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I am reading "The Help now. Just about finished. I also love to read Nicholas Sparks books, Last one I read was "Dear John". I live in NC and Sparks books are about areas in NC so often I know of the place the story takes place.
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Glad to know about Sparks books Pinklady. Now I want to read him. I've spent quite a bit of time in Charlotte with family.
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If you are looking for a "cozy" read, try the Ladies of Covington series by Joan Medlicott (sp?). There are 4 older ladies who are the main characters, all from different walks of life who decide to share a house in Covington, NC. It is similar to the Midford series.
Also try the Miss Julia series by Ann B. Ross - feisty Texas widow who takes in her late husband's mistress and his/her son. Fun stories! |
I don't read fiction but am currently reading Purpose-Drive Life and just LOVE it!!!
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Now, that one I will look for. Hits close to home.
Originally Posted by JudithAnn
I just finished "Heaven is for Real". I can't remember the first name of the author but the last is Bepbo. It is the story of his son who spent time in heaven. It is awesome!
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I just started "Heaven Is Real" last night and finished it this morning. Wow! It's a VERY good book! 4 yr old had a death experience and came back. Over the next several years he gave snippets of his time in Heaven to his family. A must read!
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All the George R R Martin Song of Ice and Fire books are amazing . I can't put them down. Martin is an author that likes to surprise his reader.
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I love Sandra Dallas's books. Have read all of them
I am now reading Grand Opening by John Hassler. It's about a family who buys a run down grocery store in the 1940's. It's a really good read. |
Anything by Lisa Gardner.
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I recently finished "The Dirty Parts of the Bible". It had a feel of O Brother Where Art Thou. The main character "rides the rails" and it was a nice quick read.
Who actually has time for much reading when quilting is so much more fun!! ;-) |
THis is a great thread.. I read Alice's Tulips several years ago and enjoyed it alot. Need to bookmark this so I can check out these authors.
I always have 2 or 3 books going and love mysteries. ANd don't forget the Elm Creek Quilter's series. Has anyone read the new Jean Auel yet? |
My experience has been that the movie is seldom as good as the book.
Originally Posted by Minnisewta
I read Water for Elephants. It was very good, some sad parts. I saw the movie after I read the book and the movie was not as good. They changed things and left parts out.
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Okay.........I'm into a totally different style of books than you guys.
Like onthriver just finished the new JD Robb and also just read the newest Nora Roberts Fire Chaser and enjoyed both of them. Am also into a couple of different vampire series by JR Ward and Lara Adrian. Guess I just like the low brow stuff. |
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
THis is a great thread.. I read Alice's Tulips several years ago and enjoyed it alot. Need to bookmark this so I can check out these authors.
I always have 2 or 3 books going and love mysteries. ANd don't forget the Elm Creek Quilter's series. Has anyone read the new Jean Auel yet? |
just finished 'Major Pettigrew's Last Stand'; slow at first but worth seeing it to the end. Now I'm reading Steve Berry's laatest "the Jefferson Key'
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The Tenth Insight by James Redfield, follow-up to the Celestine Prophecy, now I'm beginning The Celestine Vision.
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Originally Posted by MOBRIDGE MOM
Okay.........I'm into a totally different style of books than you guys.
Like onthriver just finished the new JD Robb and also just read the newest Nora Roberts Fire Chaser and enjoyed both of them. Am also into a couple of different vampire series by JR Ward and Lara Adrian. Guess I just like the low brow stuff. |
I just finished "PULSE". Can't remember the author, it is a suspense, myster. REALLY good, just when you think you have it all figured out, there is a new twist to the story. Had a hard time putting it down. Am also re-reading John Grisham books. Just as good as the first time.
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Bummer, I have been looking forward to this one for years. I thought I would go to the library and see if it is available.
Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
THis is a great thread.. I read Alice's Tulips several years ago and enjoyed it alot. Need to bookmark this so I can check out these authors.
I always have 2 or 3 books going and love mysteries. ANd don't forget the Elm Creek Quilter's series. Has anyone read the new Jean Auel yet? |
I just finished Nora Roberts' THE Search; very good.
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I loved Water for Elephants...and the ending was one of my favorite endings to a book!
Recently finished, Paths of Glory by Jeffery Archer (a new author for me) and found I didn't want it to end. It is about a group of men in the 1920s who want to climb Mt. Everest. |
This is such a good thread. Has anyone read Winter Garden?It is really good. Also I want to get The Hidden Garden? Thats my next.I like mostly books written from the 50's back. I love to read and quilt and there are just toooo many books and tooooo many quilts I will nver live long enough. LOL
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I just finished reading ALICE'S TULIPS, too. The ending made me cry.
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I read at least 1 book per week...sometimes more, between quilting! My most favorite book I read recently is "The Lost Quilter" by Jennifer Chiavernni. It's part of the Elm Creek Quilts Series, but each book can stand alone. The trouble with Jennifer's books is that they are not available everywhere. I buy them at Barnes and Noble Bookstore and read on my Nook. Check the inter-net.
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Debbie Macomber books...I love them and can read one in one night,unfortunately no sleep.
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The Lost Choice, by Andy Andrews... really wonderful read
I get Audio Books from the Library and am so glad I choose this one... |
Just the good book--the Bible
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Originally Posted by 4EVERquilt
Just the good book--the Bible
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Hi redturtle, I just got finished reading The Sugar Camp Quilt ! in that series you mentioned.
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Gladys, have you read her Cedar Cove Series ? Where each book title is an address. I loved that series.
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Barb, that's what I say...I will never live long enough to make all the quilts I want to make and read all the books I have on my to read list. But I will admit, I'm going to have fun trying to get it all done! ~ Doreen~
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Mellie, my husband is currently reading Jean Auel's latest book and he is loving it. Don't go by what other's think. If I did that with my slection in book reading....I would have missed out on some excellent books! Just saying! ~ Doreen ~
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I have also been reading a series called The Labybug Farm Series. There are three of them. The author is Donna Ball the titles are:
A Year on Ladybug Farm (written 3/2009) At Home on Ladybug Farm (written 10/2009 Love Letters From Ladybug Farm ( written 10/2010) They all involve three women who have been friends for years, are in their 50's and decide it's time to retire...but to they really? They sell their homes and buy and old mansion which is actually a farm and they fix it up to become....well you'll see when you read them. I really liked this series. I enjoy easy, fun and light reading after a hard days work. And being that these women are my age..I could relate with them. I'm in the middle of the last book right now and hope that the author will write another to continue my enjoyment in the life of these three women whom through reading this book have become like friends. I can almost feel myself sitting on the front porch in a rocker sharing a class of wine each night with them. ~ Doreen ~ |
Originally Posted by rnreenie
Barb, that's what I say...I will never live long enough to make all the quilts I want to make and read all the books I have on my to read list. But I will admit, I'm going to have fun trying to get it all done! ~ Doreen~
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Originally Posted by MOBRIDGE MOM
Okay.........I'm into a totally different style of books than you guys.
Like onthriver just finished the new JD Robb and also just read the newest Nora Roberts Fire Chaser and enjoyed both of them. Am also into a couple of different vampire series by JR Ward and Lara Adrian. Guess I just like the low brow stuff. |
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Several :)
"Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese - young boys (twins) growing up in an Ethiopian Missionary hospital and learning to be doctors from their adoptive parents. I like stories in foreign places that give me 'flavors' of their culture and history. Was a great read. First person narrative (one of the twins). "The Help" by Katherine Stockett. One of the best books I've read in years. Again 1st person narrative but told by 3 different people. Takes place in Mississippi in the 60's - 2 of the narrators are AA maids to rich white women, the other is a rich white woman who doesn't quite agree that AA maids are "different". You "feel" the 60's. Excellent read (or listen as is how I "read" it). They're making a movie out of this one, I think it releases in August. "Room" by Emma Donoghue. Another 1st person narrative (getting the hint yet?), but this time by a 5 year old boy. He describes everything as nouns ... his room is named "room", "chair", "wardrobe", etc. He and his mother are confined to this room but I won't tell you how or why as that would give it away. I enjoyed the book as a whole, very original and fresh perspective. Not crazy about the ending though but it didn't "ruin" the book for me. And .... "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexdre Dumas. Yes, the classic. Again I like foreign culture and period pieces. Love the basic plot line of justice or some would call it vengence ... intricate, calculated, excellent character development. Give this classic a shot when you have a LOT of time on your hands, it's an incredibly long read but well worth it. |
Originally Posted by MartyT
I loved Water for Elephants...and the ending was one of my favorite endings to a book!
Recently finished, Paths of Glory by Jeffery Archer (a new author for me) and found I didn't want it to end. It is about a group of men in the 1920s who want to climb Mt. Everest. |
Originally Posted by BarbZ
This is such a good thread. Has anyone read Winter Garden?It is really good. Also I want to get The Hidden Garden? Thats my next.I like mostly books written from the 50's back. I love to read and quilt and there are just toooo many books and tooooo many quilts I will nver live long enough. LOL
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Originally Posted by 4EVERquilt
Just the good book--the Bible
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I've started a MUST READ list... Thanks for all the great suggestions!
I like biographies and non-fiction... but there are some good reads in that genre: John Adams by David McCullough Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel Another interesting read is The Language of God by Dr. Francis Collins I did read an excellent fiction by Nicole Johnson... if you're feeling unappreciated, read this!! The Invisible Woman when only God sees Enjoy!! |
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