June 2010 Book Challenge Thread - Page 5

[Bufomander]

Originally Posted by fremontmama

Just finished Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. That was really fun. I have a few books to post, swamped at the office though. I'll come back soon.

Originally Posted by Bufomander

Talk to me more about why these are such a hit, fremontmama -- I'm not sure I even finished the first one -- maybe they are just too gritty for me?

Originally Posted by fremontmama

Good question. It was grisly and gritty. I really liked that I wasn't able to easily predict the story line. I kinda like a whodunit book. And the detail was pretty extensive. Plus, I know very little about Scandinavian culture, but am interested in it, so that helped too. I'm also really curious about the back story on "The Girl". So, looking forward to the next one.

That makes sense. I have this vague sense that whatever is keeping me from loving it is the same thing that keeps me from loving Smilla's Sense of Snow -- but I don't know what that thing is.

Originally Posted by Bufomander

#107 Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft

I'm about halfway through this and think it's excellent.

Originally Posted by Bufomander

#108 The Conscious Kitchen: The New Way to Buy and Cook Food-- to Protect the Earth, Improve Your Health, and Eat Deliciously by Alexandra Zissu

Just starting this one and I think it's going to be good stuff. Very short, small book.

I'd definitely recommend both of these.

[Bufomander]

good to see that Cathe and I had the same double-posting issue...

[workjw]

30. Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

I was looking for Shutter Island based on a recomendation from this board, but since it was checked out I tried this one. I enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to reading more by Lehane.

31. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

I've read this one a number of times and enjoy it every time I re-read it.

[cathe]

Originally Posted by Bufomander

good to see that Cathe and I had the same double-posting issue...

Glad I could help.

[NewCrunchyDaddy]

Here's July's Thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...php?p=15579228

[fremontmama]

I can't believe it's July!!!!!!!!!!