tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87553924091334501602012-02-16T05:25:39.428-05:00Elizabeth Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686258571482011463noreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755392409133450160.post-48493661993607117972011-07-12T15:58:00.003-04:002011-07-12T16:00:22.682-04:00

by Agatha Christie I'm hooked on Hercule Poirot. It's all the BBC's fault. This summer, I'm in detective world following the cases of the great Poirot. Of course there's no where to start but at the beginning. A quick read with lots of turns in the plot. A classic "whodoneit." The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Original Unabridged Version

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I fell in love with this book. It's all about architecture and landscape design with a back drop of a serial killer. I really just was amazed at what Chicago was able to create with the World's Fair. The photos and history behind the creation of the Fair makes you remember what a society can do in a positive way if they put their minds to it. And why is it that our generation is so sluggish

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Not one of my favorite books by Jodi Picoult. I didn't like the comics in the book, I skipped over all of them. I also kind of felt like it just ended... I guess I like more of a finale! If you're new to Jodi Picoult, don't start with this book. Start with My Sister's Keeper or Nineteen Minutes. Both are great books! The Tenth Circle: A Novel Jodi Picoult

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I enjoyed all the history of the turn of the century. I had read his earlier book. The plot is really a background story to the history of the 1900s. So if you like history and need a little murder mystery to get through a story I suggest it. Thunderstruck Erik Larson

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This book really didn't keep my attention. It was hard for me to finish. I thought it would have more details about the crimes than it did. I'm sort of a serial killer and history buff and this book really didn't give enough detail to keep me interested. A Death in Belmont (P.S.) Sebastian Junger

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I was hoping this book was going to be a little more scandalous than it turned out to be...I liked the story, but the way they treated animals back in the 1930's was a little hard to read. Overall a good read. Water for Elephants: A Novel Sara Gruen

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This book ends the trilogy of Preston and Child that includes Brimstone and Dance of Death finally finding out what happens to our fateful Agent Pendergast. I am a die hard fan of anything these guys write and have been reading everything since The Relic came out all those many years ago. Not once have I lost interest in the story or the characters and I cannot wait from book to book on what the

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I was a little disappointed in this one. After reading most of his books, I've come to expect a sappy love story, and when I didn't get, I was kind of bummed. I didn't like all the bickering back and forth between the two main characters either, it didn't seem believable. True Believer

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My husband gifted this book to me. A difficult week with a client and this was just the book I needed. So nice to know you're not the only one out there. The book was relatively short and read it in a night. I could have just gobbled it up. A must for any graphic or web designer. It will provided them hours of outright laughter! Clients From Hell: A collection of anonymously-contributed client

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It is hard to say anything bad about a Star Wars book. This was, however, not one of my favorites. The story focuses on Mace Windu shortly after the time line of Episode 2. Some scenes are great others just fizzle which caused me issues in finishing this book. In the end the total package was worth it. It is also great to just visit old friends every once and awhile even if what they have to say

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This book is pretty funny! Some parts, I laughed so hard, I cried, others were pretty disturbing. You definitely need a whacked out sense of humor to enjoy this one. Some of the stuff that happens to him is so far out there, you forget that you are reading a true story. You can't make that kind of stuff up! Running with Scissors: A Memoir

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I was volunteering in a public library when I was first exposed to the Harry Potter phenomenon, which I was fully unaware of at the time. At that point the third of the series, The Prisoner of Azkaban, was already out and it was flying off the shelves. However, I was slow in picking them up for myself. After awhile of experiencing the movies I decided that I would finally read them myself.

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I have to admit, I wanted to read this book because of the movie "You've Got Mail"! I know, kind of a lame reason to read a classic. But I really enjoyed reading this book, I didn't want it to end.  A wonderful love story. Pride and Prejudice: The Wild and Wanton Edition (Wild & Wanton)

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I never really thought about reading James Bond books before but then I was in an antique shop which happened to have a very large portion of them in paperback form. Wrapped up in twine and having been old dog eared and mouldering copies from first runs on I could not resist. So I brought them home and have been very fascinated since. Moonraker, the third in the series, is nothing like the film

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The Loch is a wild romp through the Scottish Highlands blending old Templar Knight Intrigue, Monster lore, court room drama, and present day underwater scientific research into a cohesive whole. At times it may seem that the technicalities get in the way of the story and possibly they do but they are much needed explanations as to what is happening and how. The rich history of Scotland is shown

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I can't help but love historical fictions. Our characters revolved around a psychologist and his team along with Roosevelt and Franz Boas. I love that there was a little anthropology throw back from college too. My favorite line which is perfect for this bleak cold winter day: "But real New York cold-the kind that freezes horse urine in little rivulets on the streets-will conquer the best of

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This book wasn't as funny as I thought it was going to be. I like Augusten Burroughs because it's like hanging out and listening to a couple of my friends. Same sense of humor, whacked out! This book was a little too real for me. Dry: A Memoir

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I decided to start and read some older books that I have never heard of before. Going for the fantastical and horrific I came across The House on the Borderland. At first this book was splendid with an air of mystery and horror that I had not expected. I even had nightmares about the pig men that arrive. Not expecting a nightmare from a novel written so many years ago I eagerly devoured the rest

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Good recommendation betsy! You know I love anything scandalous and it went perfect with my "everything southern" reading list! Thanks!

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Worth reading, but nothing like the original 4 books. per Kerry So quick, I read it on my kindle and I would have guessed 50 pages. It was interesting and would have liked it better within Eclipse I think? Or perhaps a full length adaptation. Where's Fred? More questions. per Betsy

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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel by David Wroblewski   I really enjoyed the first part of the book. The last half crawled for me and then the end I kept flipping back... Really was that the end? I was sure I missed something. Then my husband said the statement. "You do know it's a retelling of Hamlet? You knew it wasn't going to turn out happy." OK, Soooo I didn't read the reviews or the

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Really can you go wrong with Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow. OF COURSE NOT! I got this book last Christmas. I am a graphic designer and a foodie which made this the perfect gift for me! Why you ask? It is by far the best laid out cookbook I've ever laid eyes. It's gorgeous. It makes me want to design a cookbook asap! Also, if you missed the tv show where Paltrow and Batali trek through Spain

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I really enjoyed the beginning and end. Floated through the middle for me. A little too single guy gone wild, then went back to outright laughter!Must read more…. What’s your favorite Augusten Burroughs? And if you don’t have one then I assume you haven’t read one.

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The Witch of Hebron: A World Made by Hand Novel by James Howard Kunstler My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book was the perfect book to read for the season. It was set in NY where I live and in October. The premise of the book revolves around what would happen to society once the oil runs out. I believe, I'm all set. I have my own garden and am pretty crafty. Now I know what to bulk up on once we

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Today, I'll give 4 stars for "The Kitchen House: A Novel,"  from Kathleen Grissom. One of my summer reads that I wasn't sure about since it was out of my realm of interest.  The characters of a  Virginia Plantation enfolded into rich well-developed story. I will definitely look forward to reading more from Grissom. The book was full of drama which I normally don't gravitate towards but if you

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The story whether you classify it as a ghost story or not… you can not get away from the haunting writing of Diane Setterfield. Her words floated in the air and made my mind trail far after, I laid the book down.Like…”Eventually their bones. All living memory of them ceases. This is both dreadful and natural. Yet for some there is an exception to this annihilation. For in the books they write 

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So this summer was all things Swedish. If you forgot, I got to do all the design for the Scandinavian Festival in town. So when my Facebook friend Alyssa, suggested I read the Millennium Trilogy I thought why not? Then I began asking my husband if he would let me be a computer hacker. Which he did say sure why not? Then my mom started reading the books and clarified that I may succeed as a hacker

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  My rating:  I couldn't pass up a historical fiction with Degas, Paris and ballet. I've always been in love with Paris. So this weekend I traversed to Paris in the 1800s and enveloped myself in tutus, silk, oil and diamonds. A quick read that showed the underbelly of the ballet in this era. I can quickly transport myself back in time and imagine Alexandrie as she saw the Paris Opera House for

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Persuasion was the perfect fit for early Spring. Austen always makes me think of white blooming roses and foxgloves. I can't resist writing like "the indelible, immovable impression of what persuasion had once done-- was it not all against me?" P.S. The movie from PBS I devoured as well. Favorite Quote: "My idea of good company, Mr Elliot is the company of clever, well-informed people, who

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It took me almost two years to read it. Probably because of doldrum and a bit ashamed. Nothing to it. Nothing gained. It wasn't horrible. I thought I'ld read it while I was reading some Austen. And there's no comparison. Just re-read Jane again it's better use of your time. I did see the movie and enjoyed it more than the book, which could be a first? Book: The Jane Austen Book Club Movie: The

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So if you've seen the movie and think I don't need to read the book, think again! The only thing that's the same between the movie and the book are the names of the characters and they play tennis. It was so bizarre the movie that came from this book. I don't even think the same motif is relevant. I did try to read a John Updike, Toward the End of Time... and I just couldn't do it. This one

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Elizabeth Gilbert Hmmmmm... I read this because I like yoga and I like Italian food? A little too Mcwhiney for me. A train wreck from start to finish. Full of selfish insight that one usually works out at age 13. Yet, I did get to learn some anthropological insight of Italy, India and Bali which makes me happy. Every time I put the book down I said phew thank goodness she's not my friend. I

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So I'm a Dan Brown Fan. How could I not be I have fine arts degree and a major in Anthropology? So many of the revelations in his previous books weren't so exciting but I love discussion. His motifs always bring up conversations I like to discuss and our beliefs are very similar. I got to pull down my Northern Renaissance Book and blow the dust off. Also the science of the weight of the soul

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I read this after finishing Julie & Julia. I'm so glad I did. I enjoyed it more than Julie & Julia. There is some rambling of peoples names but it did transport me to France. What characters Julia and Paul Child's.... Bon Appetit! For more info click here: My Life in France (Hardcover)

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Not too different than the movie. Spooky devil children boogley woogley. I believe that's the last of my summer 70s horror books. Click here for more info on the book and to buy it from our bibliopiggy store.

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A quick girly book I read in two days. Smooshy and good. Click here for more info on the book and how to buy.

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Hmmm I should have read the reviews before reading this. I saw the movie coming out and I thought ohh I want to read this before seeing it. I love to cook and I love to blog. Now, I gave it a 3 star because I didn't hate it, but dear lord how desperate a person can you be. Being close to her age and having passed that 30 year mark I thought I would bond somewhere in this book. I dare say I

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