Carol A. Spradling, author

CarolASpradling · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: Currently reading

I am currently in a marathon read-fest. I decided to read as much as possible before I write the next book. I have listened to chatter of favorites, checked websites, grilled customers at Barnes and Noble. Yes, I really did this--more than once. They were very nice and even enjoyed sharing with me...once they realized I wouldn't go away.

So, I'll wait until I have devoured a few more authors before making my list. And I know if I hear a glowing recommendation from any of you, I'll swing by the bookstore on my way home from work.
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Jeanne · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

I'm currently reading COF albeit slowly. Thinking of starting again Come Love a Stranger by KEW. Also want to pick up again on the Bastion Books by Stephanie Laurens. I have many books to start but just can't quite get into them right now so I play games on the computer.
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Andi · Colonist Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 256

Well there is obviously this C.Spradling.......... Laughing

Love Elizabeth Chadwick, Philippa Gregory is fab (she e-mailed me too!) KEW is the Queen of H.R. Catherine Anderson, Lorretta Chase, there is a bit of a pattern here Confused

Most of the more recent genres seem to be American Authors? Apart from KEW? Surprised

Any way the list is long!!

Andi · Colonist Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 256

Am now reading 'Fried Green Tomatoes' Fannie Flagg. Did you know she was in Grease?

I've been meaning to read it for years but never got round to it, I also picked up 'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell.

Jeanne · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:19 am Post subject:

Great movie, Fried green tomatoes. I heard the book is more revealing.
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DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.......very heavy stuff. But it centers you.

Andi · Colonist Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 256

Yes Jeanne it explains more about Evelyn's life and her loneliness before meeting Mrs Threadgood. It's really a beautiful book. The author also wrote the screen play for the film, so you kind of get the stills from the film in your head as your reading. I think that's why the picture was so good, you got exactly what Fannie Flagg meant for you to see. Smile

DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

I never read the book, but I did like the movie. Especially when they barbecued that guy....cool.

Andi · Colonist Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 256

But did they???

DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

It was never expressly said, but I choose to believe they did. That's what was so great about the story. They never said. It was up to you to decide.

cale · Citizen Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Illinois

I've never read the book, nor scene the movie.
I'm currently reading The Mavericks by Leigh Greenwood. This is the first book by him I've read. He's a guy that writes romance, mostly in the old west but few are other places. He was once (might still be) President of the RWA, and very popular. I found out about him and wanted to read what his writing was like, get a little inspired.

Jeanne · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

I think they barbecued the guy because they never found his body and they said they were going to have a barbecue even though it wasn't the time of the year the usually did it. (I think) and when that guy said that this was the best barbecue he ever had. Idgy had that look on her face. I know they barbecued him. No question in my mind!!!! I really liked Jessica Tandy in this movie and Kathy Bates. I just read on Wikipedia that the book is somewhat different than the movie. It didn't mention the barbecue thing but something else.
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brony1 · Citizen Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 159

I saw the movie years ago and havent read the book. I remember I really enjoyed it vagely remember the barbeque.

Angela · Immigrant Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 4

..not reading anything at the moment... but my book pile keeps growing for a day when I do get to read again!!

first on my list will be The Bastian Club, seeing I have the first four books ready to go...

also I have a 3 part series by Julie Ann Long... about 3 sisters that were seperated at a very young age after there parents were murdered, set in the 1800's ... this author has alot of humor in her books. (#1 Beauty and the Spy, #2 Ways to be Wicked, #3 The Secrets to Seduction.)
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CarolASpradling · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Hi Angela!

It's great to see you. I hope you'll be able to start on your tbr pile soon. I recently started on mine and have since allowed it to overtake my life. What a way to go!

Take a look around the forum and enjoy yourself. I hope to see you again.
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