NoseInABook Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 This thread always makes me want to run out to the bookstore. My library only has one copy of books and never has anything I want in... maybe I should suck it up and drive to one of the bigger ones. It also makes me wish I had more time to spend reading instead of an hour or so when I tuck in for bed. Perhaps I should grab my book during the day instead of peeking at FB but I worry about getting sucked in and then my entire house being taken over by small children. :p I finished American Gods, it was a good one. Bizarre but a good story that held my interest. I'm making my husband read it now. Just started Sarah Dunant's Blood and Beauty: The Borgias. I hope it's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I read a mystery called Stalin's Gold by Mark Ellis. It is set mainly in London during WWII, but jumps around to Russia and Spain. It was not at all fluffy but very atmospheric. The mystery involved Polish pilots who had escaped the occupation and continued to fight from a base in England. The descriptions of the air battles were very real. The story starts with an accounting error during the Spanish Cival War. Stalin sold arms and was shipped Gold as collateral, due to an error on the shipping documents several crates were diverted to Poland by a quick thinking Polish officer. The story fast forwards to London where a Scotland Yard detective becomes increasingly involved in the intrigue between the Polish and Russians. It is the second in a series but I had no problems starting with the second. Plan to read the first at some point. This one potentially gets bundled into my WWII fiction 5/5/5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Finished two books today: The Night Circus - one of my all time faves; second reading did not disappoint. {{{Happy sigh}}} Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay - very disappointed with. I started it a few weeks ago, but feared it might be too heavy and didn't continue it. I've been thinking about it, so I picked it up at the library to finish it. I thought the first half was disturbing and heart wrenching - in a way that people need to sometimes feel as they learn about the past. The second half did not even feel like the same book. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I think many of you BaWers have seen this. Our friend Rosie has devastating news. //forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/514352-my-not-at-all-fun-news/?p=5643404 Rosie, many hugs. Words seem inadequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 BaW friends, Like the rest of you I'm sitting here in utter shock, full of heartache and tears, wishing I could do something. I don't have Rosie's address -- she was being coy about the exchange even though she so generously had sent several of you postcards. I'm sure someone on the hive will find a way for us to send her our love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Rosie, I'm speechless. I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Rosie, My deepest sympathies to you. I hope that memories of happy times with Marek will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 :crying: I have no words and my heart is broken for Rosie. Once we have time to process this a bit, we can discuss what the group would like to do as well as perhaps contribute to whatever her community comes up with. PM me if you prefer to discuss this privately. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Only finished one book this week: The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective. I'm not sure what book is up next, but I'm looking forward to June 15th when I get to start studying logic and Latin for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hello sister BaWers,I am just popping in to say that I'm feeling all of you in my heart as we gather round Rosie and hold her in our embrace. I feel a palpable sense of connection with you all knowing that we are each thinking of our dear Aussie sister and sending her the very best of ourselves. :grouphug: love, Shukriyya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Rosie - I'm so sorry. There is no peace and justice in that. I hope you have lots of irl support and love right now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kareni Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Nice quote, Robin. (Though I can't help but wonder if Voltaire had ever heard of Indian war dances ....) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nice quote. Marek always snatched books when I tried to read them to him, and would make me dance with him if we'd been watching P&P. :Angel_anim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Bumbling, jumbling around with The Elegance of a Hedgehog and will probably be finished later today. Also, I have no idea how they could turn this into a movie. Wouldn't that remove all the best bits and leave us with some interesting, but rather bereft, characters? Dd and I loved the book and we were greatly disappointed by the movie. :crying: I have no words and my heart is broken for Rosie. Once we have time to process this a bit, we can discuss what the group would like to do as well as perhaps contribute to whatever her community comes up with. PM me if you prefer to discuss this privately. :grouphug: I will be offline (traveling) very soon. I don't wish to miss any decision that the group may make during my internet absence. Hope to hear when I get back. I'd love to be able to do something. Very nice quote. Marek always snatched books when I tried to read them to him, and would make me dance with him if we'd been watching P&P. :Angel_anim: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Rosie, thinking of you all so much and sending love, hugs, and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nice quote. Marek always snatched books when I tried to read them to him, and would make me dance with him if we'd been watching P&P. :Angel_anim: :grouphug: That's a sweet memory. Dd just watched P&P for the first time in her Brit Lit class. She really enjoyed it. (I will see if she ends up being a Colin Firth fan!) Dd and I loved the book and we were greatly disappointed by the movie. Re: The Elegance of the Hedgehog... Since I didn't like the book (& didn't finish it), maybe I'd like the movie? :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Since I didn't like the book (& didn't finish it), maybe I'd like the movie? :laugh: Maybe :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Negin--I hope you have a wonderful time on your travels looking forward to hearing (reading) about them when you return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Link to week 20 - please continue conversation in new thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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