Looking for good summer read, what are you reading now? and what is your favorite?
Jul 29th, 2007, 01:13 PM
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Finished Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Amazing book as many have said above about deep relationships amongst eastern men.
Reading Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a brazilian author. This came out in 1994 but I love it nonetheless! A philosophical fable about what life should/could be.
Reading Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a brazilian author. This came out in 1994 but I love it nonetheless! A philosophical fable about what life should/could be.
Jul 29th, 2007, 02:58 PM
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Anything by Arturo Perez Reverte. His novels are frequently historical, often on art/literary themes, and usually about Spain and things Spanish. I recommend every single one.
Also the Aurelio Zen mysteries by Michael Dibdin. Zen is a Venetian, but the first stories have him in Rome. Others return him to Venice and send him off to Sicily. I would recommend reading them in order, but you don't need to!
Also, Douglas Preston (recently on "48 Hours"
has a series of mysteries featuring "Agent Pendergast." One of the stories takes him to Florence. Doug (I should probably mention that he's my cousin) was arrested in Florence along with a local journalist and accused of interfering with the investigation into a mass murderer calle the "Monster of Florence." Fascinating stuff. There are a couple of articles in "Atlantic Monthly."
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Also the Aurelio Zen mysteries by Michael Dibdin. Zen is a Venetian, but the first stories have him in Rome. Others return him to Venice and send him off to Sicily. I would recommend reading them in order, but you don't need to!
Also, Douglas Preston (recently on "48 Hours"
has a series of mysteries featuring "Agent Pendergast." One of the stories takes him to Florence. Doug (I should probably mention that he's my cousin) was arrested in Florence along with a local journalist and accused of interfering with the investigation into a mass murderer calle the "Monster of Florence." Fascinating stuff. There are a couple of articles in "Atlantic Monthly."Ellen
Jul 29th, 2007, 03:39 PM
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For anyone going to London, I can recommend that volume in the Bloom's Literary Places series (Chelsea House, Philadelphia, 2005). And for Dickens fans, Norrie Epstein's The Friendly Dickens (Penguin, NY, 2001).
Jul 29th, 2007, 05:27 PM
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Based on all the great recommendations, I just ordered 3 books. They all sounded great. Since I loved The Kite Runner, I am sure I will like his new one.
Thanks for all the recommendations.
"Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman"
"Suite Francaise"
"A Thousand Splendid Suns"
Thanks for all the recommendations.
"Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman"
"Suite Francaise"
"A Thousand Splendid Suns"
Jul 29th, 2007, 05:49 PM
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I'm so glad I saw this topic! I just finished re-reading "Without Reservations" and liked it even more than when I first read it a few years ago. I am looking forward to "Educating Alice".
I too am a John Sandford fan. I also have a chick-lit recommendation-- Catherine Alliott, a British writer. Her books are funny and well written for this kind of thing. My favorites are "A Married Man" and "Olivia's Luck". They're a hoot!
I too am a John Sandford fan. I also have a chick-lit recommendation-- Catherine Alliott, a British writer. Her books are funny and well written for this kind of thing. My favorites are "A Married Man" and "Olivia's Luck". They're a hoot!
Jul 30th, 2007, 12:57 AM
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I suggest the series of books by Harlan Coben about a sports agent/investigator named Myron Bolitar. It sounds like a total guy read but it's not. Snappy dialogue, fun read, good hip writing, nice twists in the plots. Most fun if you read them in order!
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Aug 1st, 2007, 01:18 PM
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Reading Bill Bryson's Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe
For those who were intrigued by Stephen Katz, Bryson's friend and fellow hiker in A Walk in the Woods, this book talks about a trip to Europe Katz and Bryson made in the 1970's.
For those who were intrigued by Stephen Katz, Bryson's friend and fellow hiker in A Walk in the Woods, this book talks about a trip to Europe Katz and Bryson made in the 1970's.
Aug 1st, 2007, 02:56 PM
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I just finished Nora Ephron's "I Feel Bad About My Neck"...which you might enjoy if you are..ahem.. mature. Anyhow , in the book she mentions The Woman in White as one of her favorites. So... I got it from Amazon and can't put it down. Written in the 19th Century.. mystery, etc. Perfect airplane and airport reading. (As of now I do not know the final fate of the beautiful aristocrat who's the center of the story...maybe after dinner -
Aug 1st, 2007, 05:54 PM
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I am reading Joyce Carol Oates' "Missing Mom." It is the story of a single, childless middle-aged newspaper reporter's struggle to deal with the murder of her mother. If you have ever lost a parent to tragedy, you really should read this novel.
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Aug 1st, 2007, 06:27 PM
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These are great:
"The House at Riverton" by Kate Morton
Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering Society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.
"Relentless" by Simon Kernick
John Meron, a happily married father of two who's never been in trouble, receives a phone call that will change his life for ever: his friend Jack Calley, a high-flying City lawyer, is screaming down the phone for help...
"Getting Rid of Matthew" by Jane Fallon
What to do if Matthew, your secret lover of the past four years, finally decides to leave his wife Sophie (and their two daughters) and move into your flat, just when you're thinking that you might not want him anymore.
All these are recomended by Richard and Judy (TV show in UK as excellent Summer Holiday reads and they are)
more info
http://www.richardandjudybookclub.co...category=15554
"The House at Riverton" by Kate Morton
Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering Society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.
"Relentless" by Simon Kernick
John Meron, a happily married father of two who's never been in trouble, receives a phone call that will change his life for ever: his friend Jack Calley, a high-flying City lawyer, is screaming down the phone for help...
"Getting Rid of Matthew" by Jane Fallon
What to do if Matthew, your secret lover of the past four years, finally decides to leave his wife Sophie (and their two daughters) and move into your flat, just when you're thinking that you might not want him anymore.
All these are recomended by Richard and Judy (TV show in UK as excellent Summer Holiday reads and they are)
more info
http://www.richardandjudybookclub.co...category=15554
Aug 3rd, 2007, 05:07 PM
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The Devil in the Kitchen
by Marcos Pierre White
He was London's most celebrated chef during the 80's and 90's.
If you love the restaurant scene in London you might find this interesting.
He still lives in England but is now retired from cooking.
by Marcos Pierre White
He was London's most celebrated chef during the 80's and 90's.
If you love the restaurant scene in London you might find this interesting.
He still lives in England but is now retired from cooking.
Aug 14th, 2007, 02:57 PM
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Thanks for all your responses, most all the girls from our book club have read Without Reservations and all loved it. It is a really quick read. Next on my list is Eat, Pray, Love by Elisabeth Gilbert. I guess the summer reading is about over, hopefully this will keep going and we will included those books to take on Chirstmas Holiday.
Aug 14th, 2007, 03:05 PM
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HENDA!!!!! Hope you see this and can answer my question!!!!!!!!!
You mentioned a book called PAPILLON? . Back in the early 70's I saw a movie about his life and still remember how interesting it was.
What is the name of the book - I would really like to read it????????
You mentioned a book called PAPILLON? . Back in the early 70's I saw a movie about his life and still remember how interesting it was.
What is the name of the book - I would really like to read it????????
