What are YOU reading?

[backstreets77]

Im re-reading the Godfather.

[popcornjack]

Revisionist historical fiction of what would have happened if Charles Lindbergh (a known isolationist and reputed Nazi sympathizer) had been elected President in 1940. Very interesting and well written and, most surprisingly for a Phillip Roth novel, almost no talk of masturbation.

In the end I was disappointed because he didn't revise history but merely interrupted it for 2 years before letting everything that did happen in reality take place in the novel.

[maid memories]

Revisionist historical fiction of what would have happened if Charles Lindbergh (a known isolationist and reputed Nazi sympathizer) had been elected President in 1940. Very interesting and well written and, most surprisingly for a Phillip Roth novel, almost no talk of masturbation.

I was hungry when I woke up this morning, but lamented my human necessity for food as I've been losing weight and am happy to keep it up. Thanks to the posts regarding Roth's other works, I am no longer hungry and will be feasting on Sprite Zero for brunch to combat the nausea. In fact, you guys could pitch a reality show where you take a group of people trying to lose weight and tell them the most disgusting thing you can think of first thing in the morning to keep them from eating. Think Biggest Loser meets Fear Factor.

All of that aside, I still ordered this book this morning.

p.s. From what I understand, the writers are putting the finishing touches on a screenplay for Bill & Ted 3.

[popcornjack]

Whatever we can do to combat the obesity epidemic.

[maid memories]

Revisionist historical fiction of what would have happened if Charles Lindbergh (a known isolationist and reputed Nazi sympathizer) had been elected President in 1940. Very interesting and well written and, most surprisingly for a Phillip Roth novel, almost no talk of masturbation.

In the end I was disappointed because he didn't revise history but merely interrupted it for 2 years before letting everything that did happen in reality take place in the novel.

At least if I die before I get finished, I'll know how it ended.

[Tiki Torches]

Never did finish reading this after I first purchased it so I've picked it back up again.

[East Texas Parrothead]

I'm a big fan of River Jordan's fiction. She's hit a home run with this memoir. Very inspirational.

http://www.myssnews.com/mysslife/review ... thing.html

[MelliJellyBean]

I just finished 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. It was pretty good.

I'm debating on whether to read Tina Fey's 'Bossypants' or start on the GAme of Thrones series. I started watching it on HBO. Maybe I should wait until the season is over.

FYI I LOVE LOVE my Kindle!

[springparrot]

I have a whole bag full of trashy novels I bought at the resale shop and Dollar Store to take on vacation. If I'm not knitting or crocheting, I'm reading while we are driving.
I know alot of people can't read in a car...I don't have that problem

and since I didn't spend much on the books, I leave them wherever we are when I finish them. I hope either the maids or someone else will read them and pass them on.

[East Texas Parrothead]

Have ya'll read/heard of THE INFORMATIONIST? A Q&A runs tomorrow in the paper. Very interesting debut by a great young FEMALE writer with an interesting backstory and a solid knack for storytelling.

[maid memories]

I just finished 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. It was pretty good.

I'm debating on whether to read Tina Fey's 'Bossypants' or start on the GAme of Thrones series. I started watching it on HBO. Maybe I should wait until the season is over.

FYI I LOVE LOVE my Kindle!

I read The Lincoln Lawyer several years ago and loved it. That could just be because my dad is a criminal defense lawyer and drives a Town Car. Matthew Mcconaughey was not who I pictured playing the role, but maybe I'll check it out on RedBox when it comes out.

Go ahead and read Bossypants. It was hilarious and it's a quick read. Save Game of Thrones for after the first season is over. There are only three more episodes.

[UAHparrothead]

[East Texas Parrothead]

I just finished 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. It was pretty good.

I'm debating on whether to read Tina Fey's 'Bossypants' or start on the GAme of Thrones series. I started watching it on HBO. Maybe I should wait until the season is over.

FYI I LOVE LOVE my Kindle!

I read The Lincoln Lawyer several years ago and loved it. That could just be because my dad is a criminal defense lawyer and drives a Town Car. Matthew Mcconaughey was not who I pictured playing the role, but maybe I'll check it out on RedBox when it comes out.

Go ahead and read Bossypants. It was hilarious and it's a quick read. Save Game of Thrones for after the first season is over. There are only three more episodes.

McConaughey wasn't my first choice, either. In fact, he wasn't even on my radar. But, my goodness, he is PERFECT. And Maria Tomei is spectacular as Maggie Fierce.

I am going to purchase the movie when it comes out on DVD. It's that good.

[East Texas Parrothead]

Hey. Anyone read THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy? I just finished the first one and I liked it.

I understand they're doing movies, too

[drunkpirate66]

I've read all three of the Hunger Games. The second installment is my favorite of them. I attribute this to the "arena" which is a character in itself in Catching Fire and is amazing and exciting in design. I promise I won't give anything away but all three are fantastic for what they are - fun science fiction set in a dystopian future (an idea beat to death) with a seemingly unstoppable rule (beat to death) and the peasant who becomes his nemesis (beyond beat to death) but - BUT - with enough original plot elements and truly well developed characters and settings to make it worthwhile. Again, play close attention to the arena . . . I can't wait to see it on screen.

It is "The Lottery" meets Harry Potter meets the Skywalker family . . . but done well.

[East Texas Parrothead]

I've read all three of the Hunger Games. The second installment is my favorite of them. I attribute this to the "arena" which is a character in itself in Catching Fire and is amazing and exciting in design. I promise I won't give anything away but all three are fantastic for what they are - fun science fiction set in a dystopian future (an idea beat to death) with a seemingly unstoppable rule (beat to death) and the peasant who becomes his nemesis (beyond beat to death) but - BUT - with enough original plot elements and truly well developed characters and settings to make it worthwhile. Again, play close attention to the arena . . . I can't wait to see it on screen.

It is "The Lottery" meets Harry Potter meets the Skywalker family . . . but done well.

Thanks, DP. I kept thinking about Ender's Game while I was reading the first one. Am supposed to get the other two on Tuesday from a friend.

I think the movie(s) should be interesting.

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Sad news for fans of Lilian Jackson Braun. Sail on, Lilian...thanks for bringing KoKo, Yum Yum and Qwill into our lives.
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/201 ... /OPINION02

[captenuta]

Just finished "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Fun to read. There was a lot more going on during the Civil War then I ever knew!

http://www.amazon.com/Abraham-Lincoln-V ... 146&sr=8-1

[nutmeg]

Sad news for fans of Lilian Jackson Braun. Sail on, Lilian...thanks for bringing KoKo, Yum Yum and Qwill into our lives.
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/201 ... /OPINION02

[txaggirl91]

I finished "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" on the plane today.

Pretty funny stuff!