What books are you reading???

I've just started "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. A friend of mine suggested it. It's more of a self-help book on couples communication. There's a love-language test in the back. My husband and I took it. I knew what my result would be; same for my husband...but reading about how we communicate with each other has been a good refresher. Sometimes it's good to be reminded how we communicate. We've teased about filling each other's "love tank."

I've also bought a copy of Jon Talton's latest mystery book, "Cactus Heart." I haven't started, but plan to soon. I've enjoyed reading his other books, too. In full disclosure, Jon is a friend of mine. I used to sit a desk away from him when he and I both wrote for the Republic's business section.

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Just finished Water for Elephants - absolutely loved it. Such a great read. Am getting back to the The Book Thief now. Really interesting.

Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.

Well, I've been WAITING to check out "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. But the author.book was featured on Oprah and it'll be out for the next few months. *sigh*

I don't want to buy it at the book store, because I read the book once, then it goes on my bookshelf.

Anyone want to do a book trade, that has that book? I have TON of good books, just sitting on my bookshelf. :O)

Strange, when you ask anyone's advice, you see yourself what is right.
- Selma Lagerlof

Recently I have gotten into reading Jodi Picoult - my sister's keeper, plain truth. the impact and a few others.

Past great reads not yet mentioned are:
Poison wood bible
Red tent
girl with pearl earring
5 people
running with scissors & the rest of his books
Celestine prophicies & the next book (forget the name)
Jack the ripper case closed
I know this much is true
little children

I just finished Water for Elephants too. I thought it was really good...kind of an eye opener as to how things were done back then. The ending was great. She is very descriptive and did a lot of research to get the time period just right.

I also recently read Eat, Pray, Love and felt that the stories about traveling and her writing were very good. I did think she was a little off in her perception of her found "religion" but overall a good book.

I have both of these books if anyone would want to "trade" for something else. I am always looking for something new to read but my Barnes & Noble spending is ridiculous :-)

I have another book called Been There Done That by Carol Snow about a journalist who takes an undercover assignment at a college to try and break open a prostitution ring. Kind of a funny story.

I am reading Rasputin's Daughter by Robert Alexander. I just finished The Kitchen Boy which is also by Robert Alexander. I have always been fascinated by certain stories in history and the Romanov family and their place in Russian history is one of those subjects that I have always enjoyed reading about. This historical fiction novel is captivating and gives a truly griping look into what it must have been like for the Romanov family in their final days. I highly recommend this easy read.

JuneSlager is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com, raising three children (ages 15, 14, & 11) in Northeast Phoenix.

Great discussion topic - I'm always looking for a good book to read.

I also loved Water for Elephants and Eat,Pray, Love, which I was convinced I would hate, but really enjoyed it.

I am currently reading Pillars of the Earth - it is a big book, so I have been at it for awhile. I almost picked up Arturo Perez-Reverte's latest at the library, but will probably be reading Pillars of the Earth until the end of summer!