NOVEMBER READS

[rapa]

RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT and “Hello November!”

This is a time we give thanks for our joys and memories. Let’s also remember our veterans who have served to preserve our liberties and those who currently serve to maintain them.

Hope you’re finding some reading time. Recently I read two books, both on the best seller lists, and can’t decide which had the sicker story-line. The books are Lee Child’s MAKE ME and Karin Slaughter’s PRETTY GIRLS Both books were fairly mild until the final third and then “BAM!”. Anyone else read these?

[Mandy Muffin]

Why am I up at 4:00 AM?  Because I have time change confusion. I have read a number of novels by the two authors but not these two. I am currently reading a Richard North Patterson, "Escape the Night" which is about the book publishing industry and the McCarthy Hearings on Anti-communism.  Patterson has written a number of topical novels over the years and always tells a good tale. 

It seems all you have to do to hit it big in the book industry today is to put the word "girl(s)" in the title.  I just read "The Silent Girls" by Eric Rickstad.  It takes place in Vermont where a serial killer is on the loose. I think I will write one called "The Girl Who Read a Book" and see if that sells.  I do have "The Girl Who Came Home" on my "to read"  list.  

[Grammie Sue]

LOL Try it Mandy.  You just may have a hit.

[Glenda Scheideler]

I just read (listened) to both of these books after reading Louise Penny's latest novel.  In all three cases, I could hardly wait for the books to end.  Other books I have read recently were "One Step Too Far" by Tina Seskis and "After You" by Moyes.  The first one broke my heart -- the second book was a "must read" if you read her previous book - "Me Before You".  My book club is currently reading "Driftless" and I'm still trying to decide on this.  I'm not sure what I'm looking for in a book, but I'm not finding it.  I usually have a list I'm waiting to read but the cupboard is bare -- would love to have an upbeat selection.  Read and loved "The Martian" - going to see it in 3D today.

[Carci]

Haven't read either of those and after your astute review I think I will skip both... I had Make Me on request at the library and I cancelled it... thanx for the warning, rapa      :)

I recently finished Deep Down Dark, the non-fiction story of the 33 miners trapped in The San Jose Mine in Chile for 69 days.  It was so compelling that I went online to google the Mine disaster and found lots of interesting pictures and was surprised to discover that a movie is being released on Nov 13th called "The 33" and based on the book. The trailer looks good. DH is reading it next and then we go to see the film...

I just finished Night Road by Kristin Hannah. I don't usually gravitate toward romance novels but The Nightingale was so good that I decided to chance it.  I really enjoyed it although it was sad and thought provoking much like a Jodi Picoult novel.  Guess I'll scope out a few more by her.

Now I'm reading Save Me by Lisa Scottoline which is along the same lines. The jury is still out on this one.

[Gloria Helmer / Datsunlvr]

Well, thanks to Facebook, I'm finding some extra free time for reading this month. In their infinite wisdom, F.B. has decided it doesn't like my computer (or maybe just my operating system?) Anyway, I have decided to not do the NaNoWriMo challenge this month. Instead, I plan to make a dent in a stack of books I've been meaning to read since forever. LOL! First up will be a trio of books by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and The Lost Symbol. When they're finished, there's plenty more where they came from. It'll be fun to see how many I can get read before the end of the month. LOL!

[rapa]

Today I read that Elizabeth George is out with a new Thomas Lynley/Barbara Havers novel. I enjoyed her earlier books but not the ones since Lynley's wife was murdered. Havers I find most likeable! This new book is long but has a decent review. Here, check it out:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22571556-a-banquet-of-consequences

[Mandy Muffin]

Over the years I had read 100% of the George stories until "Believing the Lie" (I think) which turned me off.  So I have let the last couple of books in the series slide.  Maybe I will try to get back into the swing of characters who were so charming in the first few books. For an American born and educated writer George does the classic English detective patois better than any of the traditional writers from England. 

[Carolyn Tewell]

"MAKE ME"....not finish this book! Lol...just an implausible story-line. How disappointing. At least IMHO. ...actually Action Man gave up also. Audiobook was the device. Maybe it was better as a read?

MANDY...cracked me up on writing the "The Girls Who...."

THE MARTIAN...I would go see it again tomorrow!!! I'm not a movie-goer but that movie so just so good!!!

Dan Brown....enjoyed his first book. 'Nuff said.

Actually kicked a couple books to the curb (hard to believe, I know) Stuart Woods...okay, I was desperate!

Currently engrossed in THE MURDERER'S DAUGHTER. Jonathan Kellerman. Could swear I tried this Author 10 years ago and rejected? Anyway...gripping mystery and surprised the story leans for female behaviors? ALERT!! R-RATED.

75 degrees, full sun on Nov 3rd in NE OHIO....Nod to Buckeye members!

[Gloria Helmer / Datsunlvr]

One down, two to go ... Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code was riviting, somewhat factual, and keeps close to true on the historical bits. While I don't know how accurate his religious theories are, it does give one much to think about.As usual, I enjoyed the book far more than the movie, no offence meant, Tom Hanks! The movie (like most,) took liberties with the author's integrity and content. My only regret is that I waited so long to read it. Later today I'll get started on book two, Angels and Demons. Again I've seen the movie, so it'll be interesting to see how different (or alike?) the two are.

[Ioruach]

Here’s my latest, which I can enthusiastically recommend: The Life we Bury by Allen Eskens. It is a murder mystery, but the plot is somewhat unusual, involving a dying convict who was convicted of murder thirty years earlier.  The characters are also better developed than in most novels of this genre. It earned the writer several selections as a finalist for fiction awards.

As for nonfiction, I am finishing Showdown by Wil Haygood. It is a wonderful account of Thurgood Marshall’s nomination for Supreme Court justice and the efforts of certain Southern senators to defeat the nomination.  I remember following the nomination with great interest, so the book brought back many memories of that period in my life.

[Carci]

I agree loruach.  I read The Life We Bury last March and have it rated as one of my top 4 books this year.  

[Eaglewoman]

I read the Life We Bury and loved it, suggested it for one of my book clubs, and they voted it in. will be anxious to see how it does on the discussion for it goes.We voted in one book club and will vote on the 24th for the other bak club.