What Book Are You Reading? 2009

[fish3711]

I am still plugging through Winters Tale.
Today I recieved a book review on a book called Starvation Heights by Gregg Olsen. It looks like an interesting book! Here is the review.
In 1911 two wealthy British heiresses, Claire and Dora Williamson, came to a sanitorium in the forests of the Pacific Northwest to undergo the revolutionary "fasting treatment" of Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard. It was supposed to be a holiday for the two sisters. But within a month of arriving at what the locals called Starvation Heights, the women were emaciated shadows of their former selves, waiting for death. They were not the first victims of Linda Hazzard, a quack doctor of extraordinary evil and greed who would stop at nothing short of murder to achieve her ambitions. As their jewelry disappeared and forged bank drafts began transferring their wealth to Hazzard's accounts, Dora Williamson sent a last desperate plea to a friend in Australia, begging her to save them from the brutal treatments and lonely isolation of Starvation Heights.
In this true story — a haunting saga of medical murder set in an era of steamships and gaslights — Gregg Olsen reveals one of the most unusual and disturbing criminal cases in American history.

Felicia

[Sammi1961]

Wow, Felicia, that sounds like a really good book. I am adding it to my "to read" list. You will have to let me know if you like it.

[fish3711]

Sammi, I haven't bought it yet. But I hope to soon. And when I read it I'll let you know what I think.
Felicia

[Joy]

Dval--I have read The Handmaid and the Carpenter and throughly enjoyed it. I enjoyed the personal take on both Mary and Joseph. Even though this is a piece of fiction it makes you wonder what life must have been like for them.
Denise--I love Mary Kay Andrews. I find her books and characters very entertaining.
Barb--I have a good start on Nickled and Dimed (about halfway). I agree with you that is easy to read and I am finding it quite interesting.
I am looking forward to another year of good suggestions for reading.

[Gardenlady3]

Sueanne, I have seen Monet's paintings at The Art Institute in Chicago. They are amazing to see in person along with other famous painters' works. Living near Chicago, I forget how fortunate I am to be this close to them.
I just got "Audition" by Barbara Walters from the library. I'll let you know how good it is. She sure gave enough plugs for it on The View, lol.

Gloria

[trainlady]

Janet, I also checked out "Friday Night Knitting Club" from the library and that is next as soon as I finish "Broken For You."

I am not normally a fast reader but, I have to say, I havn't been able to put this book down!
It's got a some cussing in it which I don't like but the story is so good I am looking past it.
I am about 3/4 of the way thru and have NO idea how it is going to conuinue to twist and turn (which it does in so many shocking and interesting ways!)

Kathy, it's funny, how about half way thru the book I thought OK, THATS where the title comes from!!!!!

Barbszy, If you like quirky characters you will love this book!

hugs, train

[Pag36]

I am starting Hosea's Bride by Dorothy Clarke have not read anything by her that I remember. So we shall see if I like it.

[txmommyto3girls]

Hi
am not currently in the middle of a book but am looking to start one, so thought I would pop in and ask for recomendations. I really enjoy Dean Koontz books ( was thinkin about gettin his new one...cant think of the name of it right now) I used to read romance novels but havent in awhile so any suggestions there would be great looking forward to hearing from you

[jjoj]

I just started a book by Laura Jensen Walker. It's called Daring Chloe. So far, it's been really good!
Take care and God bless!

[barbszy]

I am reading The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd. Very good so far!