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Looking for recommendations

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  I'm in a rut. I've plowed through my books and started picking up ones for re-reads. What would you recommend? I'm desperate!

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Michele on 16th July 2008
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  I know what you mean. I"m re-reading my go-to when I'm in a rut and haven't made it to the library.
  
  I really enjoyed "If Today Be Sweet" by Thrity Umrigar . It's about a recently widdowed woman from Bombay, visiting her son and his family in America and trying to decide if she wants to stay in America or return to Bombay.
  
  I also loved "Animal Dreams" by Barbara Kingsolver.
  
  My computer is running like a snail, so that's all I can manage right now. Hope you find some good ideas.

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Jenns on 16th July 2008
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  I read the Great Gatsby for the first time recently. Timeless and beautiful - and I can cross it off my Classics list!

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Julia W. on 16th July 2008
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  Loving Frank by Nancy Horan would be a great book club recommendation!!!
  
  Gina

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by ginabcostanza on 16th July 2008
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  I just finished a new book that has been getting rave reviews. I had to read it but wondered if it could live up to the hype. Flat out, it's the best book I've read in a long, long time.
  
  THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE by David Wroblewski is, quite simply, magnificent.
  
  If you don't want to fork over the money for the hardback, go immediately to your local library and put your name on the list to get it.
  
  You can read some reviews here
  I cannot say enough about how enthralling the story, how deft the writing, and also how extraordinary is the craft of the story - a reworking of Hamlet.
  
  From an NPR interview, the author says:
  "I think of ... the relationship between Edgar's story and Hamlet's story as a re-folded piece of origami," he explains. "At one time, this was a perfectly executed origami crane. And I unfolded it and refolded it into a different shape. "

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Anne Florenzano on 16th July 2008
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  Thanks for the ideas. I've made the list and heading to the store!

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Michele on 17th July 2008
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  I'm new to this,but I love to read.When I get the chance to,all I do is read.My favorite authors are Christine Feehan,Sherrilyn Kenyon,and Lynsie Sands,I think that is how her first name is spelled.I really enjoy their books.They are a bit out of the ordinary,that is if you go for that sort of stuff.I even like some of Nora Roberts books,depending on what she is writing.I really don't know what I would do if I didn't have my books.Between work and children,It is the only break I have.If you ever find any of these authors books,and manage to read any of them I hope you enjoy themm I know I did.

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Regina on 18th August 2008
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  I'm back, the correct spelling is Lynsay Sands.I knew if I just relaxed a bit I'd remember how to spell one of my favorite author's name.If you go for romance,mystery,horror,and a bit funny,then you might like these authers.their books have a little of everything in them.

  Flag as inappropriate Posted by Regina on 18th August 2008