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Book Talk » What is the first book you have read in 2006 or finished ? » 2006 reading
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
Shadow of the Wind (Carlos Ruiz Zafon) Jack, Knave and Fool (Bruce Alexander) are the two I've finished so far. Currently reading: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clark) So far I'm please with my choic…
Chit-Chat » Westboro: Not the right way to protest. » Re: Westboro: Not the right way to protest.
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
Their viewpont may be offensive, but I say, let them speak. Let everybody see what kind of people they truly are. While they may gain some equally mean-spirited, self-righteous adherents, the larger society will turn awa…
Introduce Yourself » Hello from New Jersey
timbuctou 18 yrs ago | 8 replies
I joined late Christmas night (as a gift to myself), although I've been lurking for a few months. However, I've been doing the Book Crossing thing for awhile. Before I ever heard of BC,I would leave books at the train st…
Book Talk » What are you reading? ... 1/3 - 1/4 » Nothing at the moment
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
I finished my last book last night and it takes me awhile to decide on the next one (and the deciding is fun, too). I think I'll start Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Good reading, everybody.
Book Talk » chick-lit: what do you think of it » Not for me
timbuctou 18 yrs ago | 3 replies
I just intended to stop by and say that as a girl in elementary school I read "boys books" (as I defined them back then) and that hasn't changed. I was surprised to find that not many people on this site enjoy "chick-lit…
Book Talk » Anyone Read Shadow of the Wind...... » I enjoyed it
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
I finished Shadow of the Wind on Saturday and really enjoyed it. It's the kind of book I usually like, but can understand that some might not enjoy it for the very reasons I did. The book was well-written (I guess I …
Book Talk » Reading Challenge 2006 - 5 books, 5 countries, 5 continents » Count Me In!
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
I am looking forward to this. I already have a number of books by authors from other countries (non-USA)on my shelves. The world is such a big place and there are so many points of view it's a shame to limit ourselves to…
Book Talk » What book are you beginning the New Year with??? : ) » Re: S is for Silence by Sue Grafton
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
I finished Shadow of the Wind last night. I enjoyed it; I hope you do, too. I bought S is for Silence last week.
Book Talk » What book are you beginning the New Year with??? : ) » Starting 2006
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
Iam reading Jack, Knave and Fool by Bruce Alexander. I'm on page 28. It hasn't really hooked me yet but I'll give it some more time. Anybody else familiar with this author?
Book Talk » Who do you think are the most over-hyped Authors? » Re: Who do you think are the most over-hyped Authors?
timbuctou 18 yrs ago
I was so disappointed by Patricia Cornwell. I read Southern Cross and thought maybe I just caught her on a bad day. Then I read another of her books and it was just as lacking. Also John Grisham. I found one of his book …
Book Talk » 12/25-12/26: What are you reading now? » Re: 12/25-12/26: What are you reading now?
timbuctou 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruis Zafon. Just finished Chapter 16. Excellent.

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