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Red Sox Nation ( member #26358) posted at 4:56 AM on Saturday, November 20th, 2010
circe, I remember the first 30-40 pages of the first book were a little dry. Are they important? No. The book essentially starts when the protagonist meets the old rich guy. Larsson is candy, but it is well-written candy.
When someone tells you who she is, listen; when someone shows you who she is, listen carefully.
sharim ( member #11937) posted at 4:15 PM on Saturday, November 20th, 2010
I agree with RSN - I couldn't keep track of who was doing what to whom in the beginning of GWDT and it didn't matter once the story got going. I was wishy washy about the book. The story keeps your interest but I thought it was written a bit oddly at times - like it had never been edited (or at least not well). Funny though - after thinking that, an english professor told me that the books were not edited - they were published as they were orignally written. Since the author died before they were published, supposedly they were published "as is". I did just buy the second book after reading a few things in between. My friends keep telling me the third book ties everything all together.
Hope24 ( member #9344) posted at 12:09 PM on Monday, November 29th, 2010
I'm reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.
It's fantastic. Can't put it down.
She packed up her potential and all she had learned and headed out to change a few things.
travels ( member #20334) posted at 3:34 PM on Monday, November 29th, 2010
I'm reading My Life From Scratch for a book club.
It is an easy read and I am enjoying it.
When one door closes, another door opens. It's the journey through the hallway that sucks.
"After a breakup, the loyal one stays single and deals with the damages until healed. The other one is already in another relationship."
Muchstrongernow ( member #30169) posted at 7:41 PM on Monday, November 29th, 2010
John Gray, Venus on fire Mars on ice
My Husband is listening to the cd during his commute.
EVERY couple should read his books
hard work pays off.... so does the emotional hard work.... happy me.... worry less, do more
InnerLight ( member #19946) posted at 5:42 AM on Friday, December 3rd, 2010
BS, 64 yearsD-day 6-2-08D after 20 years together
The journey from Armageddon to Amazing Life happens one step at a time. Don't ever give up!
Hope24 ( member #9344) posted at 12:36 PM on Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Oooh, IL, I just borrowed The Help from a friend. I think I'll start it next.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer was amazing. Very powerful and tragic.
She packed up her potential and all she had learned and headed out to change a few things.
Crossbow ( member #15224) posted at 2:23 AM on Monday, December 6th, 2010
The Help was a terrific read!
I'm reading "Sorrow on Sunday," by Ann Purser. It's part of a mystery series set in a present-day English village, but the sleuth is a working-class mother of 3. She's an awesome protagonist.
DDay 7/4/07 found out about online/sexting EA with OM
DDay 7/25/07 found out about OW
In R
2 DSs, ages 11 & 9
DD, 4
Mr. Kite ( member #28840) posted at 3:29 PM on Monday, December 6th, 2010
'Relief From 12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy: False Assumptions' by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you what not to do.
MissesJai ( member #24849) posted at 5:39 PM on Monday, December 6th, 2010
The Help was a terrific read!
Yes, it was! My understanding is that a movie base on the book is in the works...
44
Happily divorcing..
My Life is Mine!!!!
#BlackLivesMatter
Don't settle for no fuck shit....
Phoenix519 ( member #26186) posted at 7:50 PM on Monday, December 6th, 2010
Ditto Mrs. Jai. I love it so much I am going to read it again!!
MissesJai ( member #24849) posted at 8:32 PM on Monday, December 6th, 2010
Phoenix ~
It was really moving....I couldn't put it down - I even missed my train station I was so wrapped up in the book....great read folks!
44
Happily divorcing..
My Life is Mine!!!!
#BlackLivesMatter
Don't settle for no fuck shit....
looking forward ( member #25238) posted at 3:01 AM on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
No heavy stuff for me right now! 
I just started Clive Cussler's latest Dirk Pitt adventure, Cresecent Dawn.
Good reading in the car during holiday season...
Together more than 57 years, Married 52 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
KLinNoCA ( member #22195) posted at 5:20 AM on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
I'm reading two books right now.."Walking with God" by John Eldri and "Boundaries in Dating"---both have been an amazing inspiration for me.
BS (me):45
STBXH:53
M 13 years, together 15yrs
4 kids (2 mine, 2 ours)
1st D-day:July 17, 2008
2nd D-Day: Nov. 20, 2008
MOW, as well as a former BFF OW--I was in an "open marriage", I just never got the memo.
Divorced his ass!!
JoePike ( member #13207) posted at 2:28 PM on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
A few on the night stand right now;
3 Days in August by Buzz Bissinger: about Tony La Russa, the St Louis Cardinals' manager.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Moshin Hamid. Just started, but is so far a fascinating read.
"Do or do not. There is no Try" - Yoda.
"The term “mistake” infers a level of ignorance, innocence and naivety. And a lack of intent and planning." - Craig Harper
travels ( member #20334) posted at 4:16 AM on Thursday, December 9th, 2010
I'm rereading The Five People You Meet In Heaven.
When one door closes, another door opens. It's the journey through the hallway that sucks.
"After a breakup, the loyal one stays single and deals with the damages until healed. The other one is already in another relationship."
scarredforever ( member #23875) posted at 2:39 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2010
"The Rembrandt Secret", by Alex Connor- great historic murder mystery.
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
Mark Twain
Me-BS 54
Him-WS 55
Together 35 years
6-5-06 Day of Reckoning
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Crossbow ( member #15224) posted at 8:02 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Today it's Carl Hiaasen's "Lucky You." I love Hiaasen. The first one I read was "Skinny Dip," which was a really fun read.
DDay 7/4/07 found out about online/sexting EA with OM
DDay 7/25/07 found out about OW
In R
2 DSs, ages 11 & 9
DD, 4
MissesJai ( member #24849) posted at 9:55 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2010
I just finished "Violets are Blue" by James Patterson (part of his Alex Cross series) and have started "Gap Creek" - so far, so good...
44
Happily divorcing..
My Life is Mine!!!!
#BlackLivesMatter
Don't settle for no fuck shit....
3boysmom ( member #29953) posted at 3:21 AM on Friday, December 10th, 2010
I am currently reading Robin Cook, Cure on Ebook and Not "just friends" in tree book.
BS (Me) 44 STBX WH 40 two boys, 5 and 6 (plus my 20 year old son)
D-Day Oct 6, 2010 (EA)
D-Day #2 Nov 13, 2010 (found out about PA)
Moved on, and moved out 9 months later
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