First of a Trilogy

Gina · 06-11-2011, 11:27 AM

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 · 06-11-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 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..

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 · 06-11-2011, 03:37 PM

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 · 06-11-2011, 03:59 PM

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

gja1000 · 06-11-2011, 05:50 PM

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 · 06-12-2011, 04:57 AM

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 · 06-12-2011, 06:23 AM

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

Gina · 06-12-2011, 11:19 AM

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 · 06-12-2011, 01:45 PM

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

2tiredmom · 07-27-2012, 03:45 AM

To you ladies that have a Nook or Kindle. Which one is the best in your opinion. I would love to get one. Putting in hints for Christmas. lol I love to read mostly
romance mysteries. Let me know Thanks.

judy · 07-27-2012, 05:45 AM

I LOVE my Kindle!!! Can't comment on the others.

I'm reading the second book of the 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy. After that, I have The Night Circus ready. On my Ipod is The Age of Miracles, which my book discussion group is going to talk about. I don't love it, but it's good. In the car, I'm listening to Canada, which is wonderful.

So many books, so little time!

Blueyes · 07-27-2012, 07:54 AM

I enjoy my Kindle, too! Judy, I read 50 shades of Grey. I probably won't read the rest of them, but there are questions that I would love to have answered, lol! You'll have to let me know how it comes out

DianaB · 07-27-2012, 08:44 AM

I got a Kindle for my birthday and I love it. In fact....Dean soaked mine in the bathtub and I replaced it. It's so nice to not have to lug books around. I like to read Christian fiction books and I get them free from recommendations from Inspired Reads on FaceBook.

I can't comment on the Nook and I don't know anyone who has one. I have the Kindle Touch and as I said.....I love it.

Janet · 07-27-2012, 10:14 AM

I don't have either one, but do have some books on my iPad. I get free ones too from Pixels of Ink on Facebook. So many to choose from. I love my iPad, but if I was to choose between the Nook and the Kindle...it would definitely be the Kindle. Everyone I know that has one...loves it!

judy · 07-28-2012, 04:18 PM

Betsi, I wasn't going to read the rest of the 50 Shades books either, but the first one ended in a cliffhanger. That is one of the problems with the Kindle. Just push a couple of buttons, and the book you want is yours!

I will fill you in when I finish. I pretty much know what you want to hear about.

06-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	First of a Trilogy 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..

06-11-2011, 03:37 PM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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? __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-11-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	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. __________________ Gayle

06-12-2011, 04:57 AM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	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! __________________ *Judy*

06-12-2011, 06:23 AM	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Audiobooks sound like a great idea. I do have a couple in my IPad, but haven't read them yet. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-11-2011, 03:59 PM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	That sounds like a good book!!! I'll have to look for it at the library!!!

06-12-2011, 11:19 AM	#8
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	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..

06-12-2011, 01:45 PM	#9
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	That sounds like something Mike would be interested in reading Gina. Thanks for the suggestion! __________________ Betsi

07-27-2012, 03:45 AM	#10
2tiredmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,367	To you ladies that have a Nook or Kindle. Which one is the best in your opinion. I would love to get one. Putting in hints for Christmas. lol I love to read mostly romance mysteries. Let me know Thanks. __________________ The real measure of a woman's wealth is what she has invested in eternity. Linda aka 2tiredmom

07-27-2012, 05:45 AM	#11
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	I LOVE my Kindle!!! Can't comment on the others. I'm reading the second book of the 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy. After that, I have The Night Circus ready. On my Ipod is The Age of Miracles, which my book discussion group is going to talk about. I don't love it, but it's good. In the car, I'm listening to Canada, which is wonderful. So many books, so little time! __________________ *Judy*

07-27-2012, 07:54 AM	#12
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I enjoy my Kindle, too! Judy, I read 50 shades of Grey. I probably won't read the rest of them, but there are questions that I would love to have answered, lol! You'll have to let me know how it comes out __________________ Betsi

07-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#13
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I got a Kindle for my birthday and I love it. In fact....Dean soaked mine in the bathtub and I replaced it. It's so nice to not have to lug books around. I like to read Christian fiction books and I get them free from recommendations from Inspired Reads on FaceBook. I can't comment on the Nook and I don't know anyone who has one. I have the Kindle Touch and as I said.....I love it. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

07-27-2012, 10:14 AM	#14
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I don't have either one, but do have some books on my iPad. I get free ones too from Pixels of Ink on Facebook. So many to choose from. I love my iPad, but if I was to choose between the Nook and the Kindle...it would definitely be the Kindle. Everyone I know that has one...loves it! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-28-2012, 04:18 PM	#15
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Betsi, I wasn't going to read the rest of the 50 Shades books either, but the first one ended in a cliffhanger. That is one of the problems with the Kindle. Just push a couple of buttons, and the book you want is yours! I will fill you in when I finish. I pretty much know what you want to hear about. __________________ *Judy*

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