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I am in the midst of one of those rare occasions when the non-ficiton book I am reading echoes themes found in a recently completed novel. (Or perhaps, more accurately, the novel is the echo of the true tale.) The pair of books I am referring to are "Last Man Standing" by David Baldacci, and...

I have only read one Ken Follett book, "Jackdaws," and I quite enjoyed it. I think perhaps I will try a few more... Jill

I would like to read "A Prayer for Owen Meany." Perhaps we could make this the book of the month sometime. What do you think?

Hi. I just finished reading "The World According to Garp," by John Irving, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys imaginative stories. It's not your "realistic fiction" that so many novels are, but just a pure story from Irving's imagination. I would like to read another Irving...

I buy a lot of paperbacks from the local bookstore. usually. I also have a membership in Doubleday book club, whose initial book offer allows me to puchase many more hardcover books than I would normally be able to afford. I also find their prices to be very reasonable.

It's nice to know I'm not the only one who keeps a list :). I have kept lists for the past 10 years (at least), but as I mentioned in a different thread, the apartment I was living in burned down just over a year ago. Not only did I lose all of my precious books, but my book lists as well...

This would be perfect! I also keep all of the books I read, but unfortunately I do not have very many. About a year and a half ago, the apartment I was living in burned down, and I lost my entire book collection. I must say that I was quite devastated. I miss my books probably the most out...

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Partner." The ending made the story. Jill

Hi. I'm new to this site, and from my brief wanderings it seems that science fiction is the word around here. I have to admit, I haven't read much of the genre, (which doesn't mean that I never will :) ) but I'd like to share some of the great books that I have read lately...and I was wondering...

Hello all! I wandered across this site quite by accident, but I'm glad I found it. It will be nice to have a place to chat about that which I truly love: books! Here's to some lively discussion and grand new ideas! JillyBean