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MickeyC · 11-13-2011, 09:11 AM

Just finished The Street Lawyer by John Grisham.

Also, just spent the weekend in Whitby in the UK which is where Bram Stoker got the inspiration to write Dracula. One look at the place and you can see why. It's misty and foggy and has great atmosphere. If you're into vampire books, this is a place to see.

alansplace · 11-13-2011, 11:00 AM

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finished second star last night and was so enthralled with the experience that i sent this comment to dana stabenow about it in a pm on goodreads:then i immediately purchased the other two books in the series from here using the 'Buy direct from me' link (or, in the case of the books offered for free, like second star, you can use the 'Download FREE from Stabenow.com' link). they are inexpensive ($4.99) and you get both mobi and epub versions that are uncontaminated by drm.

so, this morning i'm going to begin reading 'a handful of stars'

i finished handful of stars and yesterday began reading red planet run, the last book of the trilogy

Fbone · 11-13-2011, 02:50 PM

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Anxiously starting The Three Coffins by Carr.

Wonderful. It's been voted the best locked room mystery of all time. When you think there can not possibly be an explanation; one appears. However, I did think one aspect of the crime was somewhat of a stretch but maybe it is possible if I conducted a similar experiment. Rated B+ [4 stars].

Switching around. I'll next try The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe.

jersysman · 11-13-2011, 05:15 PM

I'm in the process of reading David Copperfield. I haven't read it since high school and this time around I am enjoying it. I guess with age comes a better appreciation of this classic work. I'm going to try again Tale of Two Cities sometime in the near future.

Stitchawl · 11-13-2011, 06:38 PM

Re-reading Homer's 'Odyssey.' I find myself compelled to read it every few years just to remind myself that not all adventure stories need to focus on the SAS or Seal Team Six.

Stitchawl

SeaBookGuy · 11-13-2011, 07:15 PM

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I'm in the process of reading David Copperfield. I haven't read it since high school and this time around I am enjoying it. I guess with age comes a better appreciation of this classic work. I'm going to try again Tale of Two Cities sometime in the near future.

I found the first part grim, but it became a decent story after his time at school, sort of like "The Wizard of Oz" going Technicolor.

Nyssa · 11-13-2011, 07:26 PM

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I found the first part grim, but it became a decent story after his time at school, sort of like "The Wizard of Oz" going Technicolor.

I've not read David Copperfield nor A Tail of Two Cities, but I like you analogy.

I have read Great Expectations, I've seen countless adaptations of A Christmas Carol, and I watched the Disney version of Oliver Twist once or twice.

I wonder if there is any child who has attended an American public school, who is not familiar with at least one of Dickens' tales?

Edit: I should say any teen who has attended an American High School, as that's usually when his work is introduced.

jersysman · 11-13-2011, 08:10 PM

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I found the first part grim, but it became a decent story after his time at school, sort of like "The Wizard of Oz" going Technicolor.

I take in the first part of the story because that is when it seems the emotions are set. I actually loathed the Murdstones because of the way they treated David, his mother, and his nanny. I would get into it further just in case someone else would read it and I don't want to give much away.

captkjaneway · 11-13-2011, 08:20 PM

Just finished The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed and just started (again) one of my favourite re-reads The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

Kevin8or · 11-13-2011, 08:56 PM

Recently finished Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Currently reading The Passage by Justin Cronin

Next up: The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis

caleb72 · 11-14-2011, 05:02 AM

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Along the same lines, I recently read Dark Matter: A Ghost Story by Michelle Paver and I thought it was very good. Bleak and chilly, and that was just the location the book was set in.

Ah - I own that in paperback as well. Been meaning to read it. I'll have to move that one up the list as it looks like a quick read and loves me a good ghost story replete with bleak.

HomeInMyShoes · 11-14-2011, 07:49 AM

Finished Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror which was quite fun.

Now, I'm reading two books. Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary and Stanley Elkin's The Dick Gibson Show. I really enjoyed my first foray into Stanley Elkin's writing and this one is supposed to be pretty funny and very highly rated.

coderserdar · 11-14-2011, 08:42 AM

all star detective - (anthony pelcher, eric taylor, oscar schisgall)

a good three stories mystery book
especially the last one is so good

covingtoncat73 · 11-14-2011, 02:59 PM

I recently finished Back in Black by John G. Hartness. It is quite a fun read and the second in a series. Nerd Vampire Detectives is an excellent and amusing concept. It is also favorable priced (2.99 or 3.99. I forget which).

I am now reading The Old Man and the Wasteland by Nick Cole. This was only 99 cents and I just can't resist post-apocalyptic scenarios. I haven't read too much of it yet.

orlok · 11-14-2011, 03:09 PM

I'm reading The Radleys by Matt Haig, a fun tale of your friendly neighbourhood family of vampires.

"A sharp, bloody tale of abstinence and indulgence (and trying not to eat the neighbours)."

Enjoying it so far, though not yet as good as the discussions on telly, or the reviews I have seen. Still a way to go, though.

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11-13-2011, 09:11 AM	#11386
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished *The Street Lawyer* by John Grisham. Also, just spent the weekend in Whitby in the UK which is where Bram Stoker got the inspiration to write Dracula. One look at the place and you can see why. It's misty and foggy and has great atmosphere. If you're into vampire books, this is a place to see.

11-13-2011, 05:15 PM	#11389
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I'm in the process of reading David Copperfield. I haven't read it since high school and this time around I am enjoying it. I guess with age comes a better appreciation of this classic work. I'm going to try again Tale of Two Cities sometime in the near future.

11-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#11390
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Re-reading Homer's 'Odyssey.' I find myself compelled to read it every few years just to remind myself that not all adventure stories need to focus on the SAS or Seal Team Six. Stitchawl

11-13-2011, 08:20 PM	#11394
captkjaneway Cockney Sci-Fi Geek! Posts: 472 Karma: 1463094 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Tab S 8.4", Samsung S6 Edge	Just finished The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed and just started (again) one of my favourite re-reads The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

11-13-2011, 08:56 PM	#11395
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	Recently finished *Foundation* by Isaac Asimov Currently reading *The Passage* by Justin Cronin Next up: *The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine* by Michael Lewis

11-14-2011, 07:49 AM	#11397
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Finished Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror which was quite fun. Now, I'm reading two books. Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary and Stanley Elkin's The Dick Gibson Show. I really enjoyed my first foray into Stanley Elkin's writing and this one is supposed to be pretty funny and very highly rated.

11-14-2011, 08:42 AM	#11398
coderserdar Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 37852 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Türkiye Device: Amazon Kindle 3 Wifi, İpod Touch 4th Generation	all star detective - (anthony pelcher, eric taylor, oscar schisgall) a good three stories mystery book especially the last one is so good

11-14-2011, 02:59 PM	#11399
covingtoncat73 Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 83407757 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Lenovo Duet Chromebook, Moto e	I recently finished Back in Black by John G. Hartness. It is quite a fun read and the second in a series. Nerd Vampire Detectives is an excellent and amusing concept. It is also favorable priced (2.99 or 3.99. I forget which). I am now reading The Old Man and the Wasteland by Nick Cole. This was only 99 cents and I just can't resist post-apocalyptic scenarios. I haven't read too much of it yet.

11-14-2011, 03:09 PM	#11400
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	I'm reading The Radleys by Matt Haig, a fun tale of your friendly neighbourhood family of vampires. "A sharp, bloody tale of abstinence and indulgence (and trying not to eat the neighbours)." Enjoying it so far, though not yet as good as the discussions on telly, or the reviews I have seen. Still a way to go, though.