Nicole’s Comments (group member since Feb 04, 2012)

Nicole’s comments from the The Dusty Bookshelf group.

yes...funny enough that was the translation recommended to me. I did like it, but I just wasn't committed enough to finish it those 2 times.

Nabila wrote: "I've struggled to finish Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. It was good, but very tedious in some parts. Also, I've tried to read Anna Karenina several times, but never got past the first chapter...."

I also attempted Anna Karenina...twice. Got pretty far both times, but its such a hefty read. You really have to be committed to it. I, like you, am determined to finish it someday.

Dan wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: "
The Bridge of San Luis Rey – Thornton Wilder
3.5***

This is a moral fable in which Wilder tries to answer the question, “Is there a di..."

I have been wanting to read this for some time. Thanks for the review BC.

I totally agree with Hayley, Diana, and Book Concierge. And yes, Gone With the Wind is a delight...I read it around 26-ish I think.

Lillian wrote: "FINALLY got to Jane Eyreand The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales. I've been meaning to read them for the past few months( I procrastinate with books b/c more come along) I can't help it. A bit."

I enjoyed Jane Eyre

I enjoyed this even though I don't usually like Chick Lit. I gave it 3 stars.

Yes, I am also interested in how Middlemarch is.

oh yeah...i have heard of that series. thanks

Razmatus wrote: "I have a good method... I pick stuff that has good recommendation on sites I consider serious sources... for example ASOIAF had a wide praise, so I decided to give it a chance... Malazan book of th..."

this might be a dumb question but what is ASOIAF?

I am currently reading and liking it so far.

i am putting it on my TBR list.

Diana wrote: "I don't think this is a redundant list. I'm currently reading "Thou,Dear God" Prayers That Open Hearts and Spirits from The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.(edited and introduced by Lewis V. Bal..."

The one by MLK Jr. sounds good!

Jessica wrote: "@Nicole - Read it with us! We just barely started :) April and I would love to have more readers!"

i WOULD love to jessica, but unfortunatley my library does not have a copy of that book :( thanks tho!

Elaine wrote: "Just finished We Were the Mulvaneys. This was an excellent book. I actually found it rather unsettling and upsetting though. Especially at the beginning.

This is a VERY emotional ..."

Want to read this.

Hayley wrote: "Finally finished Pillars Of The Earth... brilliant book just should've put aside an entire week of never leaving the house so I could get through it!
Now onto Sense and Sensibility [bo..."

I also enjoyed Pillars. Very enthralling. One day I will get to the sequel [book:World Without End|5064] i believe it is.

Elaine wrote: "Finally picked up another dusty book. This one is We Were the Mulvaneys

I'm about 15% in and already addicted. It's so simple but effective. ..."

We Were the Mulvaneys is a Oprah book right? I have read a lot of her picks but haven't made it to that one yet. Anxious to hear how it turns out.

Catherine wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Water for Elephants
The Help..."

What was it about The Help that you found disappointing?"

Well when everyone raved about it, I had high hopes for it. But to me, it didn't ring authenticity. It seemed too sugar-coated. And honestly, I was just plain bored with it. But everyone I talked to absolutely loved it, so I am definitely in the minority. Interestingly enough, I did enjoy the movie more than the book.

Jessica wrote: "So, I'm going to start the Preface to Paradise Lost by C.S. Lewis soon! Maybe even tomorrow. And then I'm going to read Paradise Lost! Both are dusty books and I'm so glad that April has gotten me..."

Excited for you Jessica! Paradise Lost has been on my TBR list since college. I haven't gotten around to tackling it yet. I am not much for poetry so that may have something to do with it. Look forward to see how you feel about it.

I agree about Guernsey.

Water for Elephants
The Help
The Hunger Games whole series
Little Bee
The Shack
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Twilight whole series
The Lovely Bones
My Sister's Keeper