Off-Topic Summer Reading 2015 - Page 8

sherry7899 · 06-13-15, 06:04 AM

I inhaled the rest of "The Truth about Melody Browne" by Lisa Jewell. I am trying to finish "Emma's Secret" and the Rowan Coleman book I started a few weeks ago. Both are kind of slow.

Sherry

Sissy B · 06-13-15, 09:32 AM

I re-read The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews and now I'm reading the sequel, The Chocolate Lovers' Diet. The third book in the series, The Chocolate Lovers' Christmas is supposed to be released this fall.

Fun Fact: One of the main characters goes to yoga class and works out in her flat with DVDs. Several British workouts are named throughout the books. She likes Davina McCall and Nell McAndrews.

sherry7899 · 06-13-15, 10:08 AM

Sissy- I did not know about the sequels- thanks!

Erica H. · 06-13-15, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by toaster

Erica, I heard about this book a long time ago and have always been interested in it--in fact, I just mentioned it to DH recently! Please keep us posted on what you think of it.

I finished "The Other Wes Moore." I'm glad I read it, but I don't think the book is what it's supposed to be - the two Wes Moores are really very different in both nature and nurture so it's not realistic to think that one could have become the other based on choices.

Erica

toaster · 06-13-15, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Erica H.

I finished "The Other Wes Moore." I'm glad I read it, but I don't think the book is what it's supposed to be - the two Wes Moores are really very different in both nature and nurture so it's not realistic to think that one could have become the other based on choices.

Thanks for the follow-up, Erica; I think I'd still be interested in reading it some time.

I got Mr. Mercedes from the library on Thursday and I'm over halfway through already! I'm definitely enjoying it so far.

Laura S. · 06-14-15, 10:31 AM

I'm reading The Secrets We Keep by Emily Liebert. This is probably my least favorite of her books, but I'm still reading. The characters are mostly believable, even though they can be extreme. I've just never gotten people who are supposed to be in relationships who wonder why those relationships are lousy when they don't communicate or engage. Duh!

josephine · 06-14-15, 06:12 PM

I've read a few of the books that were on my wish list (my library has been on point with having all of the new releases).

One step too far Tina Seskis: quick read and a good story
The Pocket Wife Susan Crawford - This book could have cut 100 pages as it was such a slow read. Good story with an interesting twist but, again, too slow for me.
Hausfrau Jill Essbaum: I read this in two sittings - very quick read but one of the saddest stories I've read in a long time. I can see how this woman lost herself living such a lonely, isolated, boring life but, still, the story was heavy.
The First Wife Erica Spindler I couldn't finish this - a few chapters in and I was bored with the characters.

I am reading Everything I never told you and I am not sure about it just yet. I have The Luckiest Girl Alive, The Daylight Marriage and I Take You on request. Happy Summer Reading

sherry7899 · 06-14-15, 07:04 PM

Josephine-
I found some new titles suggested by Amazon. I will post them later.(more psychological suspense).

josephine · 06-14-15, 08:28 PM

Thanks sherry7899 - I know you and I have similar tastes

Sandrine · 06-15-15, 08:36 AM

Hi!
Just finished Remember Me Like This (last month) and The Paris Architect (upcoming meeting) for my book discussion group. Enjoyed both; very thought-provoking, a bit intense (for me!), so now I'm reading some cozy mysteries. I recently discovered Shelley Freydont's Lindy Haggarty mysteries, and have now moved on to her "Celebration Bay" series. Good, light summer reading!

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06-13-15, 06:04 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I inhaled the rest of "The Truth about Melody Browne" by Lisa Jewell. I am trying to finish "Emma's Secret" and the Rowan Coleman book I started a few weeks ago. Both are kind of slow. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

06-13-15, 09:32 AM
Sissy B Join Date: Oct 2002	I re-read The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews and now I'm reading the sequel, The Chocolate Lovers' Diet. The third book in the series, The Chocolate Lovers' Christmas is supposed to be released this fall. Fun Fact: One of the main characters goes to yoga class and works out in her flat with DVDs. Several British workouts are named throughout the books. She likes Davina McCall and Nell McAndrews.

06-13-15, 10:08 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Sissy- I did not know about the sequels- thanks! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

06-14-15, 10:31 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I'm reading The Secrets We Keep by Emily Liebert. This is probably my least favorite of her books, but I'm still reading. The characters are mostly believable, even though they can be extreme. I've just never gotten people who are supposed to be in relationships who wonder why those relationships are lousy when they don't communicate or engage. Duh! __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

06-14-15, 06:12 PM
josephine VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	I've read a few of the books that were on my wish list (my library has been on point with having all of the new releases). One step too far Tina Seskis: quick read and a good story The Pocket Wife Susan Crawford - This book could have cut 100 pages as it was such a slow read. Good story with an interesting twist but, again, too slow for me. Hausfrau Jill Essbaum: I read this in two sittings - very quick read but one of the saddest stories I've read in a long time. I can see how this woman lost herself living such a lonely, isolated, boring life but, still, the story was heavy. The First Wife Erica Spindler I couldn't finish this - a few chapters in and I was bored with the characters. I am reading Everything I never told you and I am not sure about it just yet. I have The Luckiest Girl Alive, The Daylight Marriage and I Take You on request. Happy Summer Reading

06-14-15, 07:04 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Josephine- I found some new titles suggested by Amazon. I will post them later.(more psychological suspense). __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

06-14-15, 08:28 PM
josephine VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	Thanks sherry7899 - I know you and I have similar tastes

06-15-15, 08:36 AM
Sandrine Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate SC	Hi! Just finished Remember Me Like This (last month) and The Paris Architect (upcoming meeting) for my book discussion group. Enjoyed both; very thought-provoking, a bit intense (for me!), so now I'm reading some cozy mysteries. I recently discovered Shelley Freydont's Lindy Haggarty mysteries, and have now moved on to her "Celebration Bay" series. Good, light summer reading!