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I just finished "The Dog Stars" by Peter Heller. I had no idea if it was going to be any good, knew nothing about it, but I have to honestly say it's been a great trip! Good book about a post apocalyptic world, not nearly as grim as "The Road", but still pretty tight lipped. It's worth your time.

I just finished Ron Rash
Oh my! Excellent read! Wicked good! I'm afraid to say too much b/c I don't want to ruin the story for anyone but it is worth taking the time to read.

I just finished Wilderness and can't recommend it highly enough. It is (or will be) a classic Civil War novel, and outside of The Killer Angels and The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War is the best one I've read. The characters and story will be with me for a long time!

Right now I am reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, and I am in love with this book. I am listening on audio, and the narrator does a southern accent that does not make me want to saw my ears off. So, good.

Marly Youmans' book, A Death at the White Camellia Orphanage just got another award ;)

Y'all have got to read this one!

One Foot in Eden, Ron Rash.

Wow, What a story.

A story line with depth, twists and turns, and a sense of time, time measured in the filling of a mountain community with water. From the beginning I was vested in every character. Each section is written in one person's voice, that person's point of view and experiences, first person singular. An effective avenue in developing reader empathy, and I was so there.

I'm reading Serena by Ron Rash, am liking it quite a lot! I have a new author I need to follow now ;)

Diane wrote: "I just finished Wilderness and can't recommend it highly enough. It is (or will be) a classic Civil War novel, and outside of The Killer Angels and The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War is th..."

I've got my copy of Wilderness: A Novel and hope to begin it soon, Diane. I've The Ponder Heart ahead of me next. Looking forward to Wilderness.

Autumn wrote: "Right now I am reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, and I am in love with this book. I am listening on audio, and the narrator does a southern accent that does not make me want to saw my ears of..."

Autumn, this one's in the read stack. I met the author at the Alabama Festival of the Book. She gave a great presentation.

Mike wrote: "Autumn wrote: "Right now I am reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, and I am in love with this book. I am listening on audio, and the narrator does a southern accent that does not make me want to..."

I wanted to hear her speak at a tea type thing on that Sunday, but was unable to go. I love this book so much!

I've added a quiz for "A Hunger in the Heart"

I am reading bride for a night by patti berg

I just finished "A Land More Kind Than Home," by Wiley Cash and loved it. I loved the three points of view, the slow and steady pacing, the chilling theme of egotistic evil, not only seen in a bizarre religious practice, but also in family relationships. And I loved the resulting, long-awaited gift of forgiveness, even after violence and heartbreak.

I am now reading JUST ABOVE A WHISPER by LORI WICK

I'm almost done with The Ponder Heart and I've read both books by our own John Mantooth, Shoebox Train Wreck and The Year of the Storm. While on the way to Gettysburg I listened to The Killer Angels. While in Gettysburg, I read Pickett's Charge: The Last Attack at Gettysburg and completed it a few days ago. Reviews? None. I seem to have hit a stone wall. Hopefully I will break through this case of writer's block. I am working on a journal of my trip to Gettysburg which will be considerably more extensive than the two day entries that were as interesting as watching the mile markers sweep by.

Mike wrote: "I'm almost done with The Ponder Heart and I've read both books by our own John Mantooth, Shoebox Train Wreck and The Year of the Storm. While on the way to Gettysburg I listened to The Killer Angel..."

Everything you write is interesting, Mike.

I'll second that

With all that reading, you probably just need a review break, Mike. Maybe just do some short ones then get back to the "regular" ones later. Sort of like starter reviews.

For those who like Ron Rash he has a short memoir piece in this month's Garden and Gun magazine that speaks of his growing up fishing the trout streams in and around the Blue Ridge Parkway around Blowing Rock, NC.

I just finished reading The Orphan Master's Son. Although, I am glad that I was able to finish this book, it was quite a depressing read. After reading this, I needed to read something lighthearted. A few weeks ago I had given my husband The Search Committee because he had served on a pastor search committee when we lived in North Carolina. I thought he could probably relate to all the different types of personalities of the people who can make up such a committee. He recommended that I read it. So far in my reading there have been both sad and funny things that have occurred and some of them are quite touching.

Beverly wrote: "I just finished reading The Orphan Master's Son. Although, I am glad that I was able to finish this book, it was quite a depressing read. After reading this, I needed to read something lightheart..."

Beverly, I just finished The Search Committee. Thank you so much for the recommendation. I wish more people new about this little gem. It was so funny! I love a book that makes you laugh out loud. Thanks again for sharing!!!! Was tickled that my library had it.

now reading PLAIN JANE by Fern Michaels

I just read In the Forest of Forgetting by Theodora Goss...... loved it! I put a review up on each story in the book last night.

Then I began Nine Years Under... by Sheri Booker. It's .. cute. Which isn't necessarily a good thing. She began pretty well, and it's definitely interesting, being a story of how she got a job in a funeral home at age 15, and stuck with it for 9 years. I liked it fine, until about chapter 7 or 8... Her writing style changed a bit, becoming too irreverent, I think. I'm almost done so will be posting a review on that one soon. Maybe even tonight ;)

A lot of the books listed on this thread look very interesting but since I don't already have them, I'll have to wait a while before I pick them up. Thanks for posting them though!

ps. Still haven't posted my review on Serena but definitely loved it, thought it very complicated, and interesting... What a woman was Serena!!!

Meran, thanks for mentioning In the Forest of Forgetting. I've added it to my list.

Laura wrote: "Beverly wrote: "I just finished reading The Orphan Master's Son. Although, I am glad that I was able to finish this book, it was quite a depressing read. After reading this, I needed to read some..."

Laura
I am so glad you enjoyed The Search Committee

Beverly

You're welcome, Sue ;)

Just finished Tomato Red by Daniel Woodrell. Highly recommend for a quick read.

Laura wrote: "Just finished Tomato Red by Daniel Woodrell. Highly recommend for a quick read."

I agree highly with your recommendation. I've enjoyed each of the Woodrell's I've read. If you've not read The Death of Sweet Mister, grab it.

An easy read from a Savannah author. Malvern

I must admit, I've never understood the metaphor about the mockingbird, and I've been scratching my head on it since the time I read it 40 years or so ago. It just doesn't work in the conventional way of thinking about symbolism and with the narrative. But it resonates since my grandfather (some resemblence to Atticus), a farmer of great wisdom, told me never to shoot a songbird (sparrows being OK). Today I feel bad I ever killed a living thing for the sheer sport of it, but wonder if Harper Lee had an explanation. It works on a superficial level, but must be deeper ?

I am currently reading a book I got from a big yard sale over the weekend. The book is called THE KITE RUNNER. Has anyone else read it?

Kim, THAT ONE is awesome, and if you don't cry over it, you never cry over anything ;)

Have you read any reviews? (non-spoiler ish, of course.)

I read everything that author writes!

no i haven't read any reviews yet meran I may have to

It's really good and eye opening for those of us who were not brought up in a foreign culture (she speaks as an open minded American :) )

It's sad, yes, but perceive the culture; there are very good things in this memory of an older culture (it took place 30-40 yrs ago)

I finished THE KITE RUNNER last night and was pretty good. Now reading MY SISTER'S KEEPER by JODI PICOULT. has anyone else read this one

Kim wrote: "I finished THE KITE RUNNER last night and was pretty good. Now reading MY SISTER'S KEEPER by JODI PICOULT. has anyone else read this one"

I have read My Sister's Keeper. It was my first Jodi Picoult book. I loved it -- the ending was a shocker! I started reading everything I could find of hers. Especially liked Nineteen Minutes, the first paragraph in that book is so thought provoking. How in 19 minutes you can do the laundry, cut the grass, or your entire live can change forever. The problem with reading a lot of her books is that she seems to be a formula writer. Everything tends to go a certain way.

I recently read THE KITE RUNNER and MY SISTER'S KEEPER. I am now reading A TIME TO EMBRACE by Karen Kingsbury. Has anyone read this book?

Hello all: Thought I'd let anyone interested know that "The Home Place" is a free Kindle download today the 9th through Sunday the 11th. U can read about it here http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35...

Thanks and have a great day
Mike A

I'm excited to say that I was able to get an advance reader copy of "The Tilted World", the new book by Tom Franklin and his wife Beth Ann Fennelly. It will be released in October. I'll let you know what I think!

Diane wrote: "I'm excited to say that I was able to get an advance reader copy of "The Tilted World", the new book by Tom Franklin and his wife Beth Ann Fennelly. It will be released in October. I'll let you k..."

Ok, My husband will never admit this but I think he has book envy. Can't wait to see what you have to say about it. Enjoy and congrats on the big win!!!!

Diane wrote: "I'm excited to say that I was able to get an advance reader copy of "The Tilted World", the new book by Tom Franklin and his wife Beth Ann Fennelly. It will be released in October. I'll let you k..."

I'm already hearing good things. And setting it in the great flood of 1927 should be a plus. Can hardly wait to hear your opinion on this one.

Mike S.

I have an ARC from St. Martin's Press of Lookaway, Lookaway: A Novel by Wilton Barnhardt for review. It's shaping up to be a very good read. Barnhardt is in charge of the MFA Program at UNC, Raleigh. This is his fourth novel.

Mike S.

Mike wrote: "I have an ARC from St. Martin's Press of Lookaway, Lookaway: A Novel by Wilton Barnhardt for review. It's shaping up to be a very good read. Barnhardt is in charge of the MFA Program at UNC, Rale..."

Mike, that looks good...I already have it on my tbr. I'll be interested in what you think.

Just finished Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone and really liked it. I'm pretty sure I am going to read The Death of Sweet Mister very soon. I like this author!!!! Its dark with misfit characters and somewhat southern. Doesn't feel as southern as some other authors....kind of read like American Rust with it's setting. I think that was set in Michigan or Ohio.

Reading DREAMCATCHER by Stephen King

I must be leading a charmed life. I just received an ARC of Daniel Woodrell's new book, "The Maid's Version". Two in one week, wow!

Diane wrote: "I must be leading a charmed life. I just received an ARC of Daniel Woodrell's new book, "The Maid's Version". Two in one week, wow!"

Ok, my husband may have had book envy on your Tom Franklin, but now I am flatout jealous of the Woodrell book. Send some of that luck my way!!!

It looks good, Laura, and like his other books, is pretty short at 164 pages. I've not read anything else but "Winter's Bone". But his other books are on my TBR list.

Just finished Winter's Bone today and Tomato Red a few weeks back. I really like his writing. Enjoy your win you lucky dog!

I've finished Lookaway, Lookaway: A Novel by Wilton Barnhardt. It's a great read about family dysfunction resulting from old South/new South values. Here's my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...