Read any good books lately?
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sunnydelite
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The Husband by Dean Koontz great book!!
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka
It's a funny - here's what the new yorkerr wrote about it:
Two estranged sisters living in England discover that their addled elderly father, a Ukrainian war refugee and expert on tractors, is planning to marry a young, enormous-breasted woman who sees his modest pension as her ticket to capitalist comfort. The sisters put aside their differences, and embark on a spirited campaign to save him from boil-in-the-bag dinners, slovenly housekeeping, and such extravagant purchases as a broken-down Rolls-Royce. In the midst of these machinations—which include long-winded letters to solicitors, venomous gossip, and all-out spying—Lewycka stealthily reveals how the depredations of the past century dictate what a family can bear.
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It's a funny - here's what the new yorkerr wrote about it:
Two estranged sisters living in England discover that their addled elderly father, a Ukrainian war refugee and expert on tractors, is planning to marry a young, enormous-breasted woman who sees his modest pension as her ticket to capitalist comfort. The sisters put aside their differences, and embark on a spirited campaign to save him from boil-in-the-bag dinners, slovenly housekeeping, and such extravagant purchases as a broken-down Rolls-Royce. In the midst of these machinations—which include long-winded letters to solicitors, venomous gossip, and all-out spying—Lewycka stealthily reveals how the depredations of the past century dictate what a family can bear.
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lioness
Cathlete
I just got done reading One Shot by Lee Child. He writes mysteries/thrillers. He has several books out that are all fantastic. In the same genre, I would also suggest Greg Illes as well as Sara Paretsky and Sue Grafton.
Another good read was "The Last of Her Kind" By Sigrid Nunez. It's a book about 2 college roommates and the paths that their lives take. It takes place in the 60's and 70's. I read this book in 24 hours when I was at the beach earlier this year. My sister just got done reading it and loved it.
Another good read was "The Last of Her Kind" By Sigrid Nunez. It's a book about 2 college roommates and the paths that their lives take. It takes place in the 60's and 70's. I read this book in 24 hours when I was at the beach earlier this year. My sister just got done reading it and loved it.
Two books stand out for me, both a little offbeat. They are COTTON and THE STOLEN CHILD. Here are links to reviews:
COTTON
http://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Christ...=pd_bbs_1/103-7197924-8184615?ie=UTF8&s=books
THE STOLEN CHILD
http://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Child-...=pd_bbs_1/103-7197924-8184615?ie=UTF8&s=books
HTH, Sparrow
ETA: if you are in a non-fiction mood I also would recommend 1776, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. (I think I may have suggested the latter before...)
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
COTTON
http://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Christ...=pd_bbs_1/103-7197924-8184615?ie=UTF8&s=books
THE STOLEN CHILD
http://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Child-...=pd_bbs_1/103-7197924-8184615?ie=UTF8&s=books
HTH, Sparrow
ETA: if you are in a non-fiction mood I also would recommend 1776, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. (I think I may have suggested the latter before...)
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
Little Angel
Cathlete
I just finished Gods in Alabama. I can't remember the author's name -- I couldn't put it down. It was a really fast and fun read.
Anything by Fannie Flagg -- Fried Green Tomatoes is a good one.
Anything by Fannie Flagg -- Fried Green Tomatoes is a good one.
Wow... I am going to have to visit the amazon website next to check out some of these books... Baby Proof sounds interesting. 
If you haven't already read it, The Kite Runner is amazing. Definitely on the heavier/ more serious side. My favorite lighter/ more humorous books to read are the ones by Sophie Kinsella... especially the Shopaholic series.
If you haven't already read it, The Kite Runner is amazing. Definitely on the heavier/ more serious side. My favorite lighter/ more humorous books to read are the ones by Sophie Kinsella... especially the Shopaholic series.
patricia024
Cathlete
Janet Evanovich series.....humor, romance, and mystery...you can't stop reading them!
Patti
Patti
looking good
Cathlete
My Sister's Keeper - GREAT BOOK could not put it down!! Fast read
