What are you reading?

[cjroyer]

Has anyone read The Lincoln Lawyer? According to my Kindle, I'm about 28% in and am having a hard time getting into it.

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

First off, I want to thank everyone for contributing to this thread. I often refer to it when I need something to read. I have a Kindle...and when I am out of ideas you guys always pull through! My last read from here was Someone Knows My Name. I really enjoyed this book, although, at times, I didn't know if I could handle it. The stuff with the kids just ripped at my heart.

I am close to finishing Someone Knows My Name and I am finding it heart wrenching but incredibly interesting at the same time. I highly recommend it.

Ditto on the thanks to those who contribute to this thread. I go here first when looking for something new to read.

[LysaC]

Am reading "A Discovery of Witches" as I am a sucker for witches and vampires. (But not so much tween witches and vampires ).

It's fun so far with witches and daemons and vampires oh my... but the authors writing style is a bit disjointed. I find myself having to re-read a sentence or paragraph because the flow is not clear. Wouldn't an editor help with that?

Anyhoo, I'm only started so we'll see!

[LysaC]

For those of you with anxiety, depression and/or self-doubt, I highly recc Lucinda Basset's "From Panic to Power".

As some of you may remember, I had something stroke-like back in August that caused some brain damage. As a result I started suffering from axiety. Lucinda's book really helped. She's not a doctor and speaks from experience and really helps you stop the broken record that is panic and anxiety.

She has another books and audio stuff too. I really recc her stuff.

[PA Girl]

First off, I want to thank everyone for contributing to this thread. I often refer to it when I need something to read. I have a Kindle...and when I am out of ideas you guys always pull through! My last read from here was Someone Knows My Name. I really enjoyed this book, although, at times, I didn't know if I could handle it. The stuff with the kids just ripped at my heart.

I am close to finishing Someone Knows My Name and I am finding it heart wrenching but incredibly interesting at the same time. I highly recommend it.

Ditto on the thanks to those who contribute to this thread. I go here first when looking for something new to read.

OK, now I am concerned. I have this on my list but if there is subject matter about kids suffering, getting hurt, dying, etc. I wouldn't be able to handle it. Because, as LysaC so accurately described it, the broken record of panic will start if there is too much kid suffering. Thoughts?

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

First off, I want to thank everyone for contributing to this thread. I often refer to it when I need something to read. I have a Kindle...and when I am out of ideas you guys always pull through! My last read from here was Someone Knows My Name. I really enjoyed this book, although, at times, I didn't know if I could handle it. The stuff with the kids just ripped at my heart.

I am close to finishing Someone Knows My Name and I am finding it heart wrenching but incredibly interesting at the same time. I highly recommend it.

Ditto on the thanks to those who contribute to this thread. I go here first when looking for something new to read.

OK, now I am concerned. I have this on my list but if there is subject matter about kids suffering, getting hurt, dying, etc. I wouldn't be able to handle it. Because, as LysaC so accurately described it, the broken record of panic will start if there is too much kid suffering. Thoughts?

I don't want to give away too much of the book as the threads of the tale weave a wonderful story; however, yes, there are times when people are mistreated badly, loss occurs and sadness ensues. The historical references are what I am finding fascinating. I never knew the "British" side to the story of freeing slaves in the Colonies during the Civil War.

It is a novel and some liberties have been taken but, it's a really wonderful read. And, has made me pause to research a bit of our history.

I cannot say whether you will be disturbed by this book or not...Have you seen the movie "Black Swan"? IF YOU CAN WATCH THAT, you can read this. That movie was the most disturbing thing I've seen in years.

[PA Girl]

I might trick my mom into reading it first!

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

I might trick my mom into reading it first!

Good one!

[bubblybrenda]

I'm reading The Perfect Gene Diet by Pamela McDonald, N.P.

I first heard about her when Dr. Wayne Dyer introduced her at the I Can Do It Conference. Dr. Dyer credits this book in guiding him to a whole new level of "mind/body health".

The day he met Pam McDonald was the day Dyer was diagnosed with Leukemia. In any event, since that day, with McDonald's guidance, Dyer's white blood count has improved; he's lost 20 lbs., increased his lung capacity and his energy and he says he feels better every day.

The gist of the book is about the APO E gene (one of our 23 chomosones)and depending on the combination of how your APO E genes match up, correlates to your predisposition to certain critical illness such as certain types of Cancer, Heart Disease and Alzheimers.

The book discusses the best diet and exercise for your specific combination of APO E genes which can be determined through a $650 blood test done by a specialist in integrative medicine.

One "diet" (daily nutrition diet, not a weight loss diet) does not fit all nor does one type of exercise.

[spindrift]

Has anyone read ‘Tinkers’ by Paul Harding? I believe it received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction last year.

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

I need a couple of "beach books." Becky, which of Sarah Vowell's books do you recommend (should I start with the oldest one)?

I've already read all of the Hiaasen and most of the Dorsey novels.

[AH]

Marcia, I have enjoyed Bob Morris. He has two books that come to mind, "Bahamarama" and "Jamaica Me Dead". Both take place in the tropics.
AH

[liamsaunt]

Has anyone read ‘Tinkers’ by Paul Harding? I believe it received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction last year.

I read it on St. John a couple of months ago. It was not a good choice for a vacation read. It was very much a downer. So much so that I just left it at Gallows rather than passing it along to someone else which is what I usually do.

Marcia, maybe start with Take the Cannoli? I have not begun Unfamiliar Fishes yet. It's next on my list. Have you read all the David Sedaris books?

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

Thank-you, AH, I'll look into those. They sound perfect.

Becky, I read three of Sedaris' books last Spring, in STJ. Is there a new one that I should consider?

I'll get Take the Cannoli for sure.

[AH]

Read the second book in the Hunger Games series "Catching Fire". Went to pick up the 3rd book at the library today but I must have goofed and ordered the c.d. Now I have to wait til the book comes in as I really prefer to read rather than listen.
AH