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BrandonS · 08-20-2003, 08:05 AM

1. I just finished a new biography of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson. It was very well written, and I think it would be interesting to anyone with an interest in that era.

2. "Presumption of Death" by Perri O'Shaughnessy. I'm in the middle. It's the latest in her Nina O'Reilly detective novels, and they're all pretty good.

3. "To the Nines," by Janet Evanovich. The latest in her Stephanie Plum novels. They're funny stories about an incompetent bail bondsman. Actually, I'm not reading it. I bought it on tape and am listening to it at the gym on the treadmill, so I don't get bored. But, all of her books are extremely funny.

animalcrackers · 08-20-2003, 08:30 AM

I'm reading "Seabiscuit". I would recommend it. I didn't realize the kind of life those jockey's had to live in those days and some of those horse's must have been treated pretty badly. I wish I could go back in time though and see Seabiscuit run.

*ShortCake* · 08-20-2003, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by BrandonS
1. I just finished a new biography of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson. It was very well written, and I think it would be interesting to anyone with an interest in that era.

2. "Presumption of Death" by Perri O'Shaughnessy. I'm in the middle. It's the latest in her Nina O'Reilly detective novels, and they're all pretty good.

3. "To the Nines," by Janet Evanovich. The latest in her Stephanie Plum novels. They're funny stories about an incompetent bail bondsman. Actually, I'm not reading it. I bought it on tape and am listening to it at the gym on the treadmill, so I don't get bored. But, all of her books are extremely funny.

I love Janet Evanovich!!! I really want to read this book called Ghost Moon, I'll have to buy it when I go back to the book store. I cant remember the authors name though. I am obsessed with mysteries. I am also reading a book called Desilu ( again) its really good!! I finished Seabiscuit again for the 4th time a few weeks ago.

BrandonS · 08-20-2003, 09:32 AM

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I love Janet Evanovich!!! I really want to read this book called Ghost Moon, I'll have to buy it when I go back to the book store. I cant remember the authors name though. I am obsessed with mysteries. I am also reading a book called Desilu ( again) its really good!! I finished Seabiscuit again for the 4th time a few weeks ago.

Hi, Ashley. I take it that you liked "Seabiscuit." I looked up "Ghost Moon" on Amazon, and it gives the author as Karen Robards.

*ShortCake* · 08-20-2003, 09:57 AM

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Hi, Ashley. I take it that you liked "Seabiscuit." I looked up "Ghost Moon" on Amazon, and it gives the author as Karen Robards.

Yes I liked the book alot!! I havent had a chance to see the movie yet though. I havent had time!!

. Thanks for looking up the authors name for me!

DianeChambers87 · 08-20-2003, 10:23 AM

I'm reading "War and Peace"

dlemond · 08-20-2003, 10:44 AM

A Shortcut in Time by Charles Dickinson
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Replay by Ken Grimwood
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...981675-8134407

All three were very good (I recommend them all), The Curious Incident being the best. Told from the viewpoint of a highly functional autisitc boy who is trying to find out who killed the neighbor's dog. Funny, sad, and ultimately touching in a non-sentimental way, it's a must read.

Kay Scarpetta · 08-20-2003, 10:58 AM

I'm reading the Alex Cross series by James Patterson... Along Came a Spider, Kiss The Girls, Jack & Jill, Cat & Mouse, Pop Goes The Weasel, Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, and Four Blind Mice.

Patterson is a great suspense/mystery writer. I enjoy his books a lot.

*PinkLady* · 08-20-2003, 11:48 AM

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3. "To the Nines," by Janet Evanovich. The latest in her Stephanie Plum novels. They're funny stories about an incompetent bail bondsman. Actually, I'm not reading it. I bought it on tape and am listening to it at the gym on the treadmill, so I don't get bored. But, all of her books are extremely funny.

Those books kick ass.

Back on topic...I'm reading two books about the Titanic - an "Illustrated History" and "Unsinkable: The Full Story." I'd recommend both.

Mr. Stefani · 08-20-2003, 11:50 AM

A Walk To Remember..and HELL NO. I do not recommend it. Its the worst book I've ever had to read.

MandieR1980 · 08-20-2003, 12:02 PM

I just finished Tracey Gold's (from Growing Pains) autobiography and yes I recommend it

Crimson and Clover · 08-20-2003, 12:15 PM

The Communist Manifesto and I havent read much so I dont know if I would recommend it.

Ewan's My Man · 08-20-2003, 12:43 PM

I'm reading a Harlequin Romance

LOL. I'm running out of young adult books, and I figured, since my mom is buying these every month, I'll just read em after she does.

I'm about to start "The Matchstick Men"

webuster · 08-20-2003, 01:20 PM

Danse Macabre- By Stephen King. Usually a book at about 350 pages, I'd have read by now- but I'm still reading this. Recently I've just slowed down reading it- because alot of the book is boring, painful to read and drifts alot away from the points. It's Stephen King writing about the horror genre- at the time he wrote it he'd only published three books (and he constantly uses his book to plug 'Salems Lot) so I'm sure he'd have a lot more to say now- and he'd probably do a better job now. Don't get me wrong some of it is interesting- because of reading this I really wanna go read Rosemary's Baby- some of it is good. But I wouldn't recommend. I think King has a new book now- some of his books now though are more fantasy than horror now, but he's wrote alot of good books too.

No recommendation- 2/5

Georgia's on my Mind · 08-20-2003, 02:35 PM

I'm reading...
Darlings of the gods: One year in the lives of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh...I would reccomend it.
and im reading "out of war" by sara cameron and "left for dead" by pete nelson for school...theyre not good.

08-20-2003, 08:05 AM	#1
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	What Are You Reading, and Would You Recommend It? 1. I just finished a new biography of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson. It was very well written, and I think it would be interesting to anyone with an interest in that era. 2. "Presumption of Death" by Perri O'Shaughnessy. I'm in the middle. It's the latest in her Nina O'Reilly detective novels, and they're all pretty good. 3. "To the Nines," by Janet Evanovich. The latest in her Stephanie Plum novels. They're funny stories about an incompetent bail bondsman. Actually, I'm not reading it. I bought it on tape and am listening to it at the gym on the treadmill, so I don't get bored. But, all of her books are extremely funny.

08-20-2003, 10:23 AM	#6
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08-20-2003, 10:44 AM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	A Shortcut in Time by Charles Dickinson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books Replay by Ken Grimwood http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...981675-8134407 All three were very good (I recommend them all), The Curious Incident being the best. Told from the viewpoint of a highly functional autisitc boy who is trying to find out who killed the neighbor's dog. Funny, sad, and ultimately touching in a non-sentimental way, it's a must read.
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08-20-2003, 10:58 AM	#8
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I'm reading the Alex Cross series by James Patterson... Along Came a Spider, Kiss The Girls, Jack & Jill, Cat & Mouse, Pop Goes The Weasel, Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, and Four Blind Mice. Patterson is a great suspense/mystery writer. I enjoy his books a lot.
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08-20-2003, 12:02 PM	#11
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	yeah I just finished Tracey Gold's (from Growing Pains) autobiography and yes I recommend it
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08-20-2003, 08:30 AM	#2
animalcrackers Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2002 Location: The Backseat Of Fonzie's Bike Posts: 1,603	I'm reading "Seabiscuit". I would recommend it. I didn't realize the kind of life those jockey's had to live in those days and some of those horse's must have been treated pretty badly. I wish I could go back in time though and see Seabiscuit run.

08-20-2003, 11:50 AM	#10
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	A Walk To Remember..and HELL NO. I do not recommend it. Its the worst book I've ever had to read.

08-20-2003, 12:15 PM	#12
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	The Communist Manifesto and I havent read much so I dont know if I would recommend it.
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08-20-2003, 12:43 PM	#13
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	I'm reading a Harlequin Romance LOL. I'm running out of young adult books, and I figured, since my mom is buying these every month, I'll just read em after she does. I'm about to start "The Matchstick Men"
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08-20-2003, 01:20 PM	#14
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Danse Macabre- By Stephen King. Usually a book at about 350 pages, I'd have read by now- but I'm still reading this. Recently I've just slowed down reading it- because alot of the book is boring, painful to read and drifts alot away from the points. It's Stephen King writing about the horror genre- at the time he wrote it he'd only published three books (and he constantly uses his book to plug 'Salems Lot) so I'm sure he'd have a lot more to say now- and he'd probably do a better job now. Don't get me wrong some of it is interesting- because of reading this I really wanna go read Rosemary's Baby- some of it is good. But I wouldn't recommend. I think King has a new book now- some of his books now though are more fantasy than horror now, but he's wrote alot of good books too. No recommendation- 2/5

08-20-2003, 02:35 PM	#15
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	I'm reading... Darlings of the gods: One year in the lives of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh...I would reccomend it. and im reading "out of war" by sara cameron and "left for dead" by pete nelson for school...theyre not good.