First of a Trilogy

[Gina]

If anyone loves history I have started to read a great book called Fall of the Giants, by Ken Follett. It has almost 1000 pages yes I know long but my friend said its excellent and fast reading. I will let you know how I like it, so far so good. It is about 5 familes that interwine during WWI and WWII. I have the hard copy but shortly I will be receiving my Kindle so it won't be so bad hurling around a big book lol..

[gja1000]

If anyone loves history I have started to read a great book called Fall of the Giants, by Ken Follett. It has almost 1000 pages yes I know long but my friend said its excellent and fast reading. I will let you know how I like it, so far so good. It is about 5 familes that interwine during WWI and WWII. I have the hard copy but shortly I will be receiving my Kindle so it won't be so bad hurling around a big book lol..

I've heard of it - but haven't read it - I might get it for my iPad though! Right now I'm reading about man eating bears in Alaska (and how to keep from being eaten - LOL!). I'm also trying to read Game of Thrones. I LOVE the HBO series and would love to read the book but I haven't had time to get into it much.

[Janet]

I love reading but just haven't had the time. When I finally sit for long enough I'm usually out like a light.. :) I have a few books here that I've bought, but haven't read yet. Maybe I need to set them out as a reminder.

Hope you like your book Gina and Gayle....planning another trip?

[DianaB]

That sounds like a good book!!! I'll have to look for it at the library!!!

[gja1000]

LOL! No, we aren't planning another trip - yet. We would like to go to Alaska again and we might, but not any time soon. It's just interesting to read about some of the places we have been. I remember seeing a guy walking to a river with his fly fishing equipment and a rifle slung over his back (i was walking to the same river with NOTHING)! I knew it was for bears but I appreciate their danger more after reading this book.

[judy]

Janet, when I was so busy teaching, I discovered audiobooks. I commuted to work, and it was a perfect solution to having no time for books. I am now hooked on audibooks, and have just begun to read "real" books last year. I still prefer audiobooks, although I am forcing myself to read. The Kindle is great for that. Right now, I have an audiobook, "Chiefs," in the car, "Horns" on my pc in the house, "I Am Not A Serial Killer" on the Kindle, and an old science fiction book in the bathroom.

Reading a book is different from listening to one. I love both ways.

I also fall asleep reading if I'm too comfy.

PS Have any of you read Ian McEwan's books? He wrote "Atonement." I have read 3 of his books this year. Amazing!

[Janet]

Audiobooks sound like a great idea. I do have a couple in my IPad, but haven't read them yet.

[Gina]

Judy I received my montly newsletter from the public library and they are offering free books for nook, ipad and sony. They mentioned to be on look out for kindle in near future. I am so looking forward to that, I guess it will be like taking out a book with your library card. You should check to see if you library has it or not..

[Blueyes]

That sounds like something Mike would be interested in reading Gina. Thanks for the suggestion!