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The Namesake
March 21, 2005 10:50 PM
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri This book was highly recommended and so I've moved on to it in place of The Known World. I can't wait to get started on it! Unabridged recorded book version from audible.com.... more

The Known World
March 14, 2005 10:21 PM
The Known World by Edward P. Jones Unabridged book-on-tape. I'm having trouble with this book. It's not keeping my attention. This may be one of those books that is much better being read on paper. There are so many characters and the story leaps between them so quickly and intermittently... more

My Sister's Keeper
March 14, 2005 10:17 PM
My Sister's Keeper by Jody Picoult Like most people I had a similar reaction to the book's ending. Kind of wraps everything up a bit too neatly. And after there was so much development of the story throughout the rest of the book. I did like the book. My only... more

An Unpardonable Crime
March 14, 2005 10:16 PM
An Unpardonable Crime by Andrew Taylor Listened to the book on tape. A very good mystery.... more

Lord John and the Private Manner
March 14, 2005 10:12 PM
Lord John and the Private Manner by Diana Gabaldon Definitely better than some of her other books. If not just because of the abbreviated length. I gave up on the last Claire and Jamie novel (on tape) because it just kept going on and on and on... This one was... more

The Broker
March 14, 2005 10:11 PM
The Broker by John Grisham listened to book on tape. Typical John Grisham - the story keeps you going.... more

Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell
January 17, 2005 11:21 PM
Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Listening to unabridged audio version from audible.com... more

The Plot Against America
January 16, 2005 11:24 PM
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth Reading the book. Unfortunately this is taking second place next to Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell. I must catch up to the rest of the group!... more

Mine!
January 2, 2005 11:28 PM
Mine! by Jean Donaldson A short little book that addresses the issue of resource guarding behaviors in dogs. Katy guards: counters me her tail her hind end... more