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girl_dee · 07-04-2013, 01:03 AM

Just finished..

My Mothers Secret

Wonderful quick read, especially if you are a
WW2 history buff!

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1475962576/ref=mw_dp_img?is=l"]My Mother's Secret: Based on a True Holocaust Story:Amazon:Books[/ame]

Greco · 07-06-2013, 04:17 PM

"In The Body Of The World A Memoir"
by Eve Ensler

transcendent.

Greco

DiaSmiles · 07-06-2013, 04:22 PM

I am reading The Fall the second book of the vampire series written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Scary....scary....

ONLY · 07-06-2013, 04:41 PM

I just started reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

I have been so wrapped up with the Anita Blake series by Laura K. Hamilton.
Just finished her second last book in that series. I am waiting on the last one that should be coming to the library soon.....(if you enjoy vampire & wereanimals /erotic I suggest you check this out) My girl

got me onto this series when we met over 3 years ago and I am ahead of her

Joness · 07-23-2013, 02:20 PM

I have just started reading Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Love it already and struggling to put it down. Love the way her writing transcends space, time and sexuality. I love the way she writes, daring and brave of her time. Full of blurred lines and the ever shifting male/female continuum.

Can't stop moving forward but don't want it to end at the same time . . . . argh! Passion . . . breathy breath breathe . . . love it!

Off to read some more, always moving too fast, need to slow down

xx

Genesis · 07-23-2013, 02:47 PM

I am re-reading for the umpteen time: Cien años de soledad (One hunded years of solitude) by Gabriel García Márquez
and 更級日記 (As I cross the bridge of dreams) by Sarashina,Nikki

Mari · 07-23-2013, 03:20 PM

I'm currently reading two books as I'm want to do: one for my edification and one for pure pleasure. The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined, Steven Pinker, and A Dance with Dragons by the great bearded mountain, George R.R. Martin.

bright_arrow · 07-23-2013, 04:03 PM

Just finished

Now reading

Venus007 · 07-24-2013, 03:39 AM

How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
It is a fun read, I am Irish so the hyperbole is absolutely correct :wink:
I am enjoying his trashing of bad imperial Roman poetry, as I have had to translate boatloads of it.

07-24-2013, 04:01 AM

The Slave...the second in the Marketplace series.

The JD · 07-24-2013, 06:33 AM

Virgin: The Untouched History by Hanne Blank

Just started. Combines historical and medical facts with social analysis to sort out what's really known about virgins and virginity.

easygoingfemme · 07-24-2013, 08:32 AM

Just finished 11/23/63, Stephen King. SOOOO good. I think it's my favorite ever of his.

Also just finished, for my book club, Beautiful Ruins. It got wonderful reviews. None of us could understand. Hated it on many levels.

Now reading, again for my book club, The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin.[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Orchardist-A-Novel-P-S/dp/0062188518"]The Orchardist: A Novel (P.S.): Amanda Coplin: 9780062188519: Amazon.com: Books[/ame] It's intense, really intense. Very raw.

Then I need to add in a whole bunch of pre-reading/reviewing to plan for my daughter's curriculum next year. 9th grade! I plan to do a lot of historic fiction with her this year, which we both love. She also wants to read more on time travel so I'm going to re-read Octavia Butler's Kindred to refresh my memory before passing that on for her to chew on.

Chancie · 07-24-2013, 08:48 AM

I've just learned how to borrow books from the library for my kindle, and I've been reading a lot, mostly light stuff, about a book a day.

I've been reading John Grisham and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple books and various New York Times best sellers that catch my fancy! I just read a children's book by the author of The Ladies #1 Detective Agency, and I just started a Janet Evanovich book with different main characters than her popular numbered series. <-- very light stuff

Kätzchen · 07-24-2013, 11:00 AM

Just started reading the newest book published by Alfred A. Knopf publishers (Vintage):

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Cheryl Strayed (March 26th, 2013)

Hailed as the best non-fiction book of 2012 by The Boston Globe and Book of the Year by NPR, St. Louis Dispatch and Vogue, at twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her (a brief introduction to Strayed's book provided by Amazon).

Sparkle · 07-25-2013, 06:31 AM

I'm reading book 1 in the "Game of Thrones" series.

I like it a lot, great writing, it's very evocative and it keeps moving ... but my god is it long.

I might need to put it aside for awhile so I can actually read a few other books I have queued up for this summer.

Question for those that have read the "Game of Thrones" series, is it worth it?

I know that is a subjective question.

It's a just such a huge time investment. I haven't had more than an hour a day, to read, for a couple of weeks; I don't feel I'm making a lot of progress with the book, I'm only 50% through book 1 after 2 weeks of reading. For the first time ever I'm tempted to skip the books and watch the television show. But I *know* I will get much more out of the book. I just can't decide if its worth it yet.

justkim · 07-25-2013, 08:18 AM

I have truly enjoyed the series, both in the book form and the t.v. show.
I read the books first and found like any other book series that has been turned into a t.v. show that there are things that seem to be forgotten.
I have not seen this season yet but I will probably go back and reread them just to refresh my mind.
Enjoy and happy reading...

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Originally Posted by Sparkle

I'm reading book 1 in the "Game of Thrones" series.

I like it a lot, great writing, it's very evocative and it keeps moving ... but my god is it long.

I might need to put it aside for awhile so I can actually read a few other books I have queued up for this summer.

Question for those that have read the "Game of Thrones" series, is it worth it?

I know that is a subjective question.

It's a just such a huge time investment. I haven't had more than an hour a day, to read, for a couple of weeks; I don't feel I'm making a lot of progress with the book, I'm only 50% through book 1 after 2 weeks of reading. For the first time ever I'm tempted to skip the books and watch the television show. But I *know* I will get much more out of the book. I just can't decide if its worth it yet.

~baby~doll~ · 07-25-2013, 08:50 AM

Killing At The Cat by Carlene Miller

This is a Lexi Hyatt mystery about a murder taking place at a lesbian bar. So far an interesting read. This is the first book in a series of three, all the books can be read as stand alone.

Martina · 07-25-2013, 02:01 PM

I read Sum It Up, Pat Summitt's memoir and the last book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. Both were fine. I am shocked that people got all up in arms about Sookie ending up with Sam. He was not my favorite character, but certainly it was a predictable outcome.

~baby~doll~ · 07-26-2013, 09:26 PM

A Cold Case of Murder by Jean Marcy

The Fourth Meg Darcy Mystery I just began reading this book about an unsolved murder.

puddin' · 07-29-2013, 12:45 PM

"the namesake", by jhumpa lahiri (loved "the kite runner")

"let's talk diabetes with owls", by david sedaris (adore me some david sedaris)

07-06-2013, 04:17 PM	#1922
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07-06-2013, 04:22 PM	#1923
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07-06-2013, 04:41 PM	#1924
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07-23-2013, 02:20 PM	#1925
Joness Member How Do You Identify?: Boi Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Boi He His Him Sir Handsome Son Brother Tom Relationship Status: Single Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 134 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 576 Thanked 198 Times in 41 Posts Rep Power: 2367915	Just started.... I have just started reading Orlando by Virginia Woolf Love it already and struggling to put it down. Love the way her writing transcends space, time and sexuality. I love the way she writes, daring and brave of her time. Full of blurred lines and the ever shifting male/female continuum. Can't stop moving forward but don't want it to end at the same time . . . . argh! Passion . . . breathy breath breathe . . . love it! Off to read some more, always moving too fast, need to slow down xx

07-24-2013, 03:39 AM	#1929
Venus007 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Serene Highness ;} Relationship Status: Dreamily contemplating some outrage against conventional morality Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,362 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 4,746 Times in 1,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill It is a fun read, I am Irish so the hyperbole is absolutely correct :wink: I am enjoying his trashing of bad imperial Roman poetry, as I have had to translate boatloads of it. __________________ . "I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction. " Ayn Rand, Anthem "So you'll die happily for your sins. You'd rather die in guilt then live in love?" Timothy Leary

07-04-2013, 01:03 AM	#1921
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07-23-2013, 02:47 PM	#1926
Genesis Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme on a varied spectrum/babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: she/her/hers Relationship Status: Loved ლ ⚢ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Devenir un avec l'immatérialité des étoiles... Posts: 9,439 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,606 Thanked 14,669 Times in 6,299 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I am re-reading for the umpteen time: Cien años de soledad (One hunded years of solitude) by Gabriel García Márquez and *更級日記* (As I cross the bridge of dreams) by *Sarashina,Nikki*

07-23-2013, 03:20 PM	#1927
Mari Member How Do You Identify?: Femme with a twist of lime Preferred Pronoun?: Feminine ones Relationship Status: Creating a Life! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: TX Posts: 114 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 207 Thanked 174 Times in 50 Posts Rep Power: 3118020	I'm currently reading two books as I'm want to do: one for my edification and one for pure pleasure. The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined, Steven Pinker, and A Dance with Dragons by the great bearded mountain, George R.R. Martin.

07-23-2013, 04:03 PM	#1928
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07-24-2013, 04:01 AM	#1930
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	The Slave...the second in the Marketplace series.

07-24-2013, 06:33 AM	#1931
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07-24-2013, 08:32 AM	#1932
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,692 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 14,972 Times in 3,318 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Just finished 11/23/63, Stephen King. SOOOO good. I think it's my favorite ever of his. Also just finished, for my book club, Beautiful Ruins. It got wonderful reviews. None of us could understand. Hated it on many levels. Now reading, again for my book club, The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin.[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Orchardist-A-Novel-P-S/dp/0062188518"]The Orchardist: A Novel (P.S.): Amanda Coplin: 9780062188519: Amazon.com: Books[/ame] It's intense, really intense. Very raw. Then I need to add in a whole bunch of pre-reading/reviewing to plan for my daughter's curriculum next year. 9th grade! I plan to do a lot of historic fiction with her this year, which we both love. She also wants to read more on time travel so I'm going to re-read Octavia Butler's Kindred to refresh my memory before passing that on for her to chew on.

07-24-2013, 08:48 AM	#1933
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07-24-2013, 11:00 AM	#1934
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,612 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Just started reading the newest book published by Alfred A. Knopf publishers (Vintage): Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (March 26th, 2013) Hailed as the best non-fiction book of 2012 by The Boston Globe and Book of the Year by NPR, St. Louis Dispatch and Vogue, at twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her (a brief introduction to Strayed's book provided by Amazon). __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

07-25-2013, 06:31 AM	#1935
Sparkle Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please Relationship Status: Loved Up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 2,183 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,001 Thanked 6,553 Times in 1,552 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I'm reading book 1 in the "Game of Thrones" series. I like it a lot, great writing, it's very evocative and it keeps moving ... but my god is it long. I might need to put it aside for awhile so I can actually read a few other books I have queued up for this summer. Question for those that have read the "Game of Thrones" series, is it worth it? I know that is a subjective question. It's a just such a huge time investment. I haven't had more than an hour a day, to read, for a couple of weeks; I don't feel I'm making a lot of progress with the book, I'm only 50% through book 1 after 2 weeks of reading. For the first time ever I'm tempted to skip the books and watch the television show. But I know I will get much more out of the book. I just can't decide if its worth it yet. __________________ I am made of stars

07-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#1937
~baby~doll~ Member How Do You Identify?: femme-bottom, lesbian, queer Preferred Pronoun?: feminine ones Relationship Status: Leather polyamorous family Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: with HER Posts: 1,110 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,494 Thanked 2,857 Times in 905 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Killing At The Cat by Carlene Miller This is a Lexi Hyatt mystery about a murder taking place at a lesbian bar. So far an interesting read. This is the first book in a series of three, all the books can be read as stand alone. __________________ i will wait to love You. i will wait another day For You i'd leave all this behind. i will wait for you tonight. iwill waste another dream on You Always run to You. Uh Huh Her

07-25-2013, 02:01 PM	#1938
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I read Sum It Up, Pat Summitt's memoir and the last book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. Both were fine. I am shocked that people got all up in arms about Sookie ending up with Sam. He was not my favorite character, but certainly it was a predictable outcome.

07-26-2013, 09:26 PM	#1939
~baby~doll~ Member How Do You Identify?: femme-bottom, lesbian, queer Preferred Pronoun?: feminine ones Relationship Status: Leather polyamorous family Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: with HER Posts: 1,110 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,494 Thanked 2,857 Times in 905 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	A Cold Case of Murder by Jean Marcy The Fourth Meg Darcy Mystery I just began reading this book about an unsolved murder. __________________ i will wait to love You. i will wait another day For You i'd leave all this behind. i will wait for you tonight. iwill waste another dream on You Always run to You. Uh Huh Her

07-29-2013, 12:45 PM	#1940
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