Sue’s Comments (group member since Feb 23, 2009)

Sue’s comments from the Challenge: 50 Books group.

#16) Friday Night Knitting Club

#15) Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkir

#13) The Monsters of Templeton
#14) Time of My Life by Allison Winn Scotch

I have seriously slowed down...I've got to pick up the pace!

I prefer the quality paperbook for size and ease of reading. It works anywhere!

#12) The Women by TC Boyle. Mildly interesting, but I definitely preferred Loving Frank by Nancy Horan over this book. The Women is written from most recent to oldest, so bear that in mind when reading.

Now, I'm on to Monsters of Templeton for book club.

#11) Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon...Finally finished it! I enjoyed, though it was a little slow in the middle. I am on to The Women by TC Boyle. NOT an 800 page book!

Laura wrote: "21. Brick Lane - Monica Ali

So many people have told me that i *must* read this book. I couldn't wait for it to be over. It was "meh" personified."

I agree...didn't see the appeal in it so much.

I read The Glass Castle, but not Hunger Games. I see Hunger Games mentioned on this site often. I share common reading material with you, so I am inclined to take you up on your recommendation!

Molly wrote: "Aprile wrote: "I love The Bell Jar"

I was really surprised by it. Glad I finally dusted it off the shelf.

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I don't know if you've heard the unfortunate news that Sylvia Plath's son recently committed suicide. Very sad, and it was also mentioned in the news that his stepmother had committed suicide when he was younger.

Halfway there!

Which books would you say you've enjoyed the most out of your 25?

#10) The Voyager by Diana Gabaldon. I know I said I need to pick shorter books, but I'm hooked into this Outlander series. It has very nicely taken the place of the Twilight series for me. Definitely written for adults, wink, wink, there is also lots of adventure, humor, and history blended in. So, now I'm on to Drums in Autumn, book #4 in the series.

#9 - The Pact by Jodi Picoult.

I always think that I don't like Jodi Picoult's books because she "exploits" events, and they're "easy" topics. But, of course, I end up enjoying her books. They're quick and engaging. I do have to say we always get good discussions out of her books also at book club.

Alicia wrote: "18. The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins

This book was amazing. Someone from my book club picked it, and at after reading the description of the book I was not sure if I was going to like it, but I ..."

I will note this title, and add to my to-be-read list. Thanks for sharing!

Hmmm, can't say I've read too many bios. One the sticks out in my mind is Queen Noor's biography. At the moment, the title escapes me. Maybe it's Queen Noor? Curious to hear other people's favs, maybe I'll pick some up!

7) Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
8) Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

I am starting The Pact by Jodi Picoult for my book club.

In my bed or on the beach. There's nothing like reading a fabulous book while basking in the sun!

Absolutely! I LOVE to share the good feelings or intriguing thoughts that have been provoked by a book with others.

I get most of mine from the library, and then the rest is usually from the used book sale at the library. The beauty of the used book sale is that I can then "recycle" those books by donating them toward the book sale once again.

17 for me. Many of these books are in my library...does that count for anything? LOL...MAYBE someday I'll read them. Several, I've started, but just couldn't get into them enough to finish.

I, too, was thinking about checking out the new TC Boyle book. I put it on hold at our local library. Loving Frank stirred an interest in me to learn more about Frank LLoyd Wright's life and loves. I didn't realize he had such a scandalous life!

Melanie wrote: "Sue wrote: "5) Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.

I wasn't thrilled about some of the actions taken by the characters, but, nevertheless, I thought this book was an interesting read. It sparked an int..."