What are you reading?

princess garnet · Post by **princess garnet** » Tue October 14th, 2008, 3:52 pm

The Queen's Devotion by Plaidy. The story of Mary II, joint sovereign of England with her husband William of Orange

LCW · Post by **LCW** » Tue October 14th, 2008, 4:31 pm

[quote=""chuck""]Just started reading a sequel by Margaret Laurence "Blood Red Roses" I'm really impressed with the author's knowledge of the 18th Century and the life and times in a small village in Maine..... She spins a dark and sinister tale of mystery....Great characters and vivid descriptions.....[/quote]

I read her book, Hearts and Bones, and thought the writing was absolutely gorgeous! But about half way through it started to take over the story and I didn't end up liking the book that much. I've thought about trying another of her books but the old adage, "So many books, so little time", applies here.

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Tue October 14th, 2008, 8:23 pm

I've finished reading "Pride and Prescience Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged - A Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery" by Carrie Bebris. I really enjoyed this mystery with the characters from "Pride and Prejudice", it was better then I thought it would be and the mystery kept me highly interested in what was going on. I definitely plan to read the next one.

SM

nona · Post by **nona** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:29 am

reading Nefertiti, I like it but I think I would enjoy it more if it had more back ground. Alot of dialogue but hardly any back drop, does that make sense? I feel as though I was just thrown into a conversation not an ancient Egyptian scene. I did have a long hard day so maybe I'm just a little harsh right now.

diamondlil · Post by **diamondlil** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:31 am

[quote=""Misfit""]LOL, talk about a captive audience. From what I've heard about it you should take a spare

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I normally read 100+ pages each way on the commute. Today I managed 50 - just. Read into that what you will.

I will say, maybe I should have bought a spare, but who knows it might be better on the way home again.

nona · Post by **nona** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:37 am

I heard it gets good at the last 50 pages

pat · Post by **pat** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:38 am

[quote=""diamondlil""]I normally read 100+ pages each way on the commute. Today I managed 50 - just. Read into that what you will.

I will say, maybe I should have bought a spare, but who knows it might be better on the way home again.[/quote]

Dont bank on it. The view from the window will be good!

Divia · Post by **Divia** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:46 am

The book I'm reading sucks so I may have to go to a nonfiction book never done a history of american housework.

nona · Post by **nona** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 2:48 am

american housework, interesting, wonder how it has changed over the years.

LCW · Post by **LCW** » Wed October 15th, 2008, 3:04 am

I'm starting on Jewel of Medina. This should be interesting!!