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Post by shred on Jan 5, 2009 22:34:29 GMT 10
I was wondering whether anyone here have read American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I read the synopsis and it sounds pretty good but I'm not sure whether it's my kind of book.
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Post by Bre on Jan 6, 2009 5:47:09 GMT 10
I bought it but haven't gotten around to reading it. I love Neil Gaiman, so I think it will be good.
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Post by Beck on Jan 9, 2009 11:09:41 GMT 10
I have decided to get my hands on some Kathy Reich books, after hearing Bones was based off that I think I'd like it
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Post by RebeccaR on Jan 9, 2009 11:54:01 GMT 10
The books are very different. to give you a heads-up. Temperence is a bit older, works in Canada and there's no Team and no Booth. It's very serious, but still good as crime novels.
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Post by Beck on Jan 9, 2009 12:04:38 GMT 10
Oh I know they are a bit different  But I like the character of Bones and want to try one out. |
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Post by shred on Jan 9, 2009 22:04:27 GMT 10
I should probably try out Kathy Reich as well since I'm looking for books to read.  |
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 5, 2009 18:12:22 GMT 10
Loz, I saw this book reviewed the other day and thought of you. |
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Post by Lizzie on Feb 9, 2011 16:52:38 GMT 10
Last night I finished The Help. Wow. What a fantastic book. I have been thinking about it a lot since I finished reading - definitely one of the best books I've read in a while. Here's the summary from Wiki: The novel is told from the perspective of three characters: Aibileen Clark, a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson, an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines. |
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Post by Forsaken on Mar 1, 2011 15:38:23 GMT 10
I was wondering whether anyone here have read American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I read the synopsis and it sounds pretty good but I'm not sure whether it's my kind of book.
If your still interested in feed back on American Gods Shred then here it is. It's awesome, one of Gaiman's best. I put it on par with Good Omens which Gaiman wrote with Terry Pratchet. The book Anansi Boys is sort of a sequel as well.
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Post by shred on Mar 2, 2011 9:55:22 GMT 10
Thanks! I bought it some time ago and read halfway through it. I liked what I read but didn't have time to finish it.  Have to give it a go again once I have time for it. |
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Post by Nico on Jun 9, 2011 12:50:50 GMT 10
I need book recommendations, I am not a big reader but after reading threw the HP books I am really beginning to read alot more. I like everything, some romance, some scifi & fantasy.
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Post by shred on Jun 9, 2011 13:10:44 GMT 10
I've been reading the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare at the moment and I'm quite enjoying it. Have you read the Hunger Games? Been hearing a lot of good things about it (and there's also a movie coming soon) but haven't had the chance to read it yet. I must do so before the movie comes out.  |
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Post by Nico on Jun 30, 2011 10:47:17 GMT 10
Started reading hunger games a few days ago, I am enjoying it alot!. Not sure how many books there are I think it's a trilogy?
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Post by shred on Jun 30, 2011 10:52:52 GMT 10
Yup, it's a trilogy. I've been trying to find it in the library but I can't! Probably need to check out the book stores then. |
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Post by Nico on Jun 30, 2011 10:59:19 GMT 10
I looked for it at the library to I had to order it in. The waiting list was 45 people long! Thankfully it took a few days for it to get in  but I think I will buy the next 2 books. |
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Post by Lizzie on Jun 30, 2011 17:50:41 GMT 10
Hunger Games are amazing!!! You should all read them.
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Post by Nico on Jul 29, 2011 10:54:00 GMT 10
Anyone read City of bones? I saw it sitting on the tier at the library of recommended books and grabbed it I hope it's worth my time.
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Post by shred on Jul 29, 2011 11:25:54 GMT 10
Yup, I've read it. I liked it. It's part of the Mortal Instruments series I mentioned above. Am now waiting impatiently for the second book. My friend is suppose to lend it to me as she has the whole series. |
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Post by Nico on Aug 3, 2011 11:35:27 GMT 10
Started reading it a few days ago, perhaps I just enjoyed Hunger games to much but i'm finding it hard to get into this book. That said, I am not to far yet so perhaps it gets better? .
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Post by shred on Aug 3, 2011 18:06:30 GMT 10
No way it's as good as THG so you might be a little disappointed. I always enjoy books to do with the supernatural/vampires/demons etc so I liked it. |
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But I like the character of Bones and want to try one out.
Have to give it a go again once I have time for it.
but I think I will buy the next 2 books.