tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post9124886046025915425..comments2023-10-24T02:42:34.651-05:00Comments on La Dolce Vita: Do Tell: What are you reading?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16168824588739872769noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-63242436274634716012011-03-29T07:42:47.482-05:002011-03-29T07:42:47.482-05:00"The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie ..."The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society" was fantastic. As was "Bel Canto" and "The Red Tent". Highly recommend them all!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689203860015762307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-81566881210287666832011-03-27T13:32:25.452-05:002011-03-27T13:32:25.452-05:00Life by Keith Richards. While it's not the mos...Life by Keith Richards. While it's not the most eloquent writing, there are amazing tales of the Stones!carolina postcardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143697079711399312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-81122446176007651752011-03-21T22:52:40.928-05:002011-03-21T22:52:40.928-05:00I recommend "Never Eat Alone" by Keith F...I recommend "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi. He offers some incredible suggestions for networking in a non-cheesy way and I think he is a genius. Check it out!LSYSD_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07620351121562301353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-1977959924623713082011-03-21T21:48:13.193-05:002011-03-21T21:48:13.193-05:00Just finished The Gilead by Marylynne Robinson - i...Just finished The Gilead by Marylynne Robinson - it is one of the best books I have read, beautifully written.When I finished reading it, I immediately went to page 1 and began reading it again. It is a book you will want in your library. It won the Pulitzer prize in 1995 or thereabouts.<br />-Love Paulo Coehlohelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-2644491451933948952011-03-21T13:42:21.116-05:002011-03-21T13:42:21.116-05:00Oh, so glad you started this post. Now I have a gr...Oh, so glad you started this post. Now I have a great list of books to read! For bookclub, we just finished Tiger Mom by Amy Chua. Very interesting read, especially for parents. (Going to recommend Water for Elephants at next meeting. :)<br />Here are some recs: KITERUNNER by Khaled Hosseini (amazing), anything by JONATHAN FRANZEN, FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand (a classic).theresawww.http://www.inspirationcooperative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-25595172805729798822011-03-20T21:54:47.766-05:002011-03-20T21:54:47.766-05:00"three stages of amazement" by carol edg..."three stages of amazement" by carol edgarian - AMAZING! if you're between 30 and 70 you should read it - it was one of those that I was sad to finish...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-46890358942775624422011-03-20T21:41:29.515-05:002011-03-20T21:41:29.515-05:00The best book I've read in a while is The Glas...The best book I've read in a while is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. It is a truly amazing memoir!DION MARIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056712071890674989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-64707706506616093062011-03-20T21:26:12.023-05:002011-03-20T21:26:12.023-05:00I am currently reading "Cutting For Stone&quo...I am currently reading "Cutting For Stone" by Abraham Verghese. So good!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706467612100297104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-61567402902912931342011-03-20T21:07:36.674-05:002011-03-20T21:07:36.674-05:00I just finished The Red Tent today and loved every...I just finished The Red Tent today and loved every page!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846164848644939767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-33566964286629916412011-03-20T10:26:46.044-05:002011-03-20T10:26:46.044-05:00Freedom by Jonathan Franzen! It's big and a da...Freedom by Jonathan Franzen! It's big and a daunting at first, but it's totally worth it. I'm not a big fan of contemporary novels, but I think this one lives up to all the hype!Ashley @ Susie B. Maghttp://www.susiebmag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-71274776818114232902011-03-19T20:42:18.963-05:002011-03-19T20:42:18.963-05:00I just recently finished Water for Elephants and l...I just recently finished Water for Elephants and loved it. I hope the movie does it justice! Right now I'm workin my way through The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio-- I definitely recommend it!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437239062788282780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-83228480502361412932011-03-19T01:35:01.973-05:002011-03-19T01:35:01.973-05:00I kept picking up Water for Elephants and read 30 ...I kept picking up Water for Elephants and read 30 pgs and couldn't get into it, but from the comments here it seems like I need to give it another try and some more time for it to pick up. I just finished a Jane Green novel-I like easy and quick reads for a plane ride, I always enjoy her books!travelkatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-50216079005883966302011-03-18T16:58:35.042-05:002011-03-18T16:58:35.042-05:00Just finished Lucia Lucia. good, quick read.Just finished Lucia Lucia. good, quick read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-41131511571423980632011-03-18T12:36:22.412-05:002011-03-18T12:36:22.412-05:00I just finished reading "The Space Between Us...I just finished reading "The Space Between Us" by Thrity Umriger. A-maz-ing.Miichelle Vinsonhttp://peridotdesignsinc.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-35199430181736033962011-03-18T12:23:51.436-05:002011-03-18T12:23:51.436-05:00Water for Elephants is a unique story. I finished ...Water for Elephants is a unique story. I finished the book so fast! I can't wait to see the movie and I am hoping it ends up looking like what I pictured.<br /><br />Another great read is the Heretic's Daugther by Kathleen Kent.Rinahttp://www.glamathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-73814075200390150762011-03-18T11:33:10.722-05:002011-03-18T11:33:10.722-05:00Just read The Help (so great), and Hotel on the Co...Just read The Help (so great), and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (also highly recommend). Now reading Paris Was Ours, a collection of short stories by authors who have spent time in the City of Light. Up next is Water for Elephants, so I'm looking forward to hearing what you think!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-70348838855347244262011-03-18T10:52:13.494-05:002011-03-18T10:52:13.494-05:00I just finished reading "The Guernsey Literar...I just finished reading "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. I couldn't put it down!Jody Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513562025692701454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-5450904862975506752011-03-18T10:23:23.089-05:002011-03-18T10:23:23.089-05:00The best book I've read in many years is "...The best book I've read in many years is "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. You won't be able to put it down. True story of survival, resilience and redemption. A must readAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159111566563403903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-8139171637305592882011-03-18T10:11:18.769-05:002011-03-18T10:11:18.769-05:00I am a die hard book lover!! Current favorite is t...I am a die hard book lover!! Current favorite is the Hunger Games Series. Did a post (or an homage) to the series here:<br /><br />http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-review-hunger-games.html<br /><br />I can't wait to read Water for Elephants. Please let us know how it is!Emilyhttp://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-61896040131194934812011-03-18T08:04:04.996-05:002011-03-18T08:04:04.996-05:00Just finished reading most of Philippa Gregory'...Just finished reading most of Philippa Gregory's books (the Queen's Fool was my favourite) - historical fiction escapism at its best!<br />x Meghan xMy Wishful Thinkinghttp://my-wishfulthinking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-47832017623611520022011-03-18T05:43:08.449-05:002011-03-18T05:43:08.449-05:00I would recommend without a doubt "SHADOWS OF...I would recommend without a doubt "SHADOWS OF THE WIND" originally written by a Spanish writer the book was translated into English and has made the best sellers list in the UK a few years back. <br /><br />I give the book to me gran & aunt – both said it was the best book they read and we all like different genres.Rachael @ Roco Renniehttp://www.rocorennieblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-17729236561944309072011-03-18T02:20:54.901-05:002011-03-18T02:20:54.901-05:00Simon Doonan's Wacky Chicks....I'm just ge...Simon Doonan's Wacky Chicks....I'm just getting started. " Life Lessons from fearlessly inappropriate and fabulously eccentric women" I hope it's fab!KC and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04093388161010630395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-16016254441699218102011-03-17T21:36:17.744-05:002011-03-17T21:36:17.744-05:00I'm reading Heaven is For Real, about a little...I'm reading Heaven is For Real, about a little 4yo boy who "died" for 5 minutes during surgery and went to Heaven. This book is all about the things he saw in Heaven...it's amazing!Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561065413984374113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-33788485398758511822011-03-17T20:29:34.828-05:002011-03-17T20:29:34.828-05:00I just finished "Blood, Bones, and Butter,&qu...I just finished "Blood, Bones, and Butter," the memoir by the chef/owner of Prune in New York City. It was really beautiful. <br /><br />I need a good novel, but haven't been able to read anything since Franzen's "Freedom" - it spoiled me for fiction for a while.Kate (Embarrassment of Riches)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07110663014469224280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296235624601130259.post-15011714183039017922011-03-17T20:06:15.634-05:002011-03-17T20:06:15.634-05:00very interesting comments. i had only heard good t...very interesting comments. i had only heard good things about water for elephants but my bookclub was torn about it. hope you'll do a review when you finish. we're on to a fine balance by rohinton mistry. pampixelimpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498758163527892104noreply@blogger.com