http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ A book club with a difference en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:07:17 +0000 http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-help#post-518 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:40:09 +0000 Bashert 518@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I thought The Help was a fantastic read ... in a different league to Gone with the Wind. The casual cruelty and mindless bigotry was incredible. Couldn't recommend this book highly enough. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-help#post-517 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:52:19 +0000 Deno 517@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Didnt take to the help a year ago when i first heard about it.Put it aside for a year even though many people mentioned it.thought i wouldnt like the language...took it up recently and really took to it ..the different voices ,the real life stories ,the points of view ,the humanity.the other gone with the wind.Now i wonder how many other gems are sitting on my bookshelves.. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-help#post-516 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:03:40 +0000 Ck 516@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I saw from a previous post that Diana B has also read this novel. I thought it absolutely superb. It gave such a wonderful insight into the lives of women in Jackson, Mississippi, in the 1960's, particularly the lives of coloured women employed as domestic help. The story is narrated by three women in turn. Aibileen and Minny are black maids and Miss Skeeter is a white college graduate who mourns the mysterious disappearance of her old maid and who also questions her life as it is. A five out of five from me. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-scott-pilgrim-series#post-515 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:51:59 +0000 Ck 515@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>At the start of the Summer I had never heard of Scott Pilgrim. I started to read the graphic novels as I came across recommendations on another book club site and thought it looked interesting. And then low and behold it appears in the cinema! </p> <p>I've read the six volumes as at times I try and push myself to read material that I am not naturally drawn to. There had to have been something of interest in there for me as I did follow the series through from Book 1 to Book 6, though am left still wondering what I really made of it all. Would love to know if anyone else has read them and what they thought.</p> <p>If anything it has sparked an interest in graphic novels for me. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/you#post-514 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:47:14 +0000 Deno 514@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>authentic voice of the eighties in dublin </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-513 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:33:41 +0000 DianaB 513@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Yes, looking forward to it. Have read some great books this summer.These are, The Last Child, the Help, a Gathering Light and One day..... </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-512 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:26:16 +0000 Shel 512@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Hi,<br /> joined this club 5 mins. ago......and I see it no longer exists!I never expected to have such a dramatic impact!</p> <p>Reading 'The Old Man and the Sea' (Hemmingway) at the moment and. He is still being towed by that huge fish but it is gripping. I just finished 'So Much for That' by Lionel Shriver the author of 'We need to talk about kevin'. It was a great read. The health system in the US, as portrayed in this book, would make you grateful for the Irish set up, despite its many flaws.</p> <p>I am a member a great little book club. We don't take ourselves very seriously and meet once a month in the local pub for a quick discussion of the book an a general chat.<br /> We are looking for a "Literary Outing" ( talk, reading .... )to end off our year. Any ideas?</p> <p>Shel </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-511 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:27:32 +0000 Eileen 511@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Hi Ladies, </p> <p>Sorry for the inactivity of late. I've been holding off announcing as I had to wait till everything was finalised. </p> <p>Dine to Meet has been sold and with it the 'dinetoread.ie' name...but not the website. We will be re-launching as BookClub.ie so please bear with us and we'll be active again in no times. </p> <p>Thanks for your loyal readership!<br /> Eileen </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-510 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:30:38 +0000 Deno 510@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I'm out here too.......still interested </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-509 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:32:08 +0000 Bashert 509@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I too have been wondering what has happened on the site. It would be a pity if it died away as I find it most interesting &amp; informative. Is there anybody out there????????? </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/books-for-the-1012-reader#post-508 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:55:19 +0000 Ck 508@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I don't know if anybody has any interest in this topic but thought I'd stick it up anyway. I've a massive interest in children's literature and would read an equal amount of children/adult novels. Here is a list of some of the books I have read this year that I would highly recommend:</p> <p>1. Inkheart</p> <p>2. Inkspell</p> <p>3. Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke – a trilogy: wonderfully magical stories with superb references to the wealth of fabulous literature produced past and present.</p> <p>4. The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke</p> <p>5. The Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin (Perhaps 12+)</p> <p>6. See No Evil by Jamila Gavin (Perhaps 12+)</p> <p>7. Holes by Louis Sachar</p> <p>8. There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom by Louis Sachar</p> <p>9. Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo</p> <p>10. Skellig by David Almond</p> <p>11. Kit’s Wildreness by David Almond</p> <p>12. Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/whats-happening-to-dine-to-read#post-507 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:42:51 +0000 Ck 507@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I was just wondering what the story is with the Dine To read site? It appears to be pretty inactive, discounting the few remaining loyals!! I'm checking in regularly and there seems to be very little activity. Just wondered if I missed something along the way? Reading 'The Lacuna' by Barbara Kingsolver at the minute and absolutely loving it. Took a little persistence at the beginning to get into the story but so glad I stuck with it. A really excellent read. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/twin#post-506 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:33:15 +0000 Deno 506@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>in the pared style similar to pers petterson-wonderful </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/summer-read-1#post-505 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:32:04 +0000 Deno 505@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Enjoying this recent book of Maggie´s-light but well written.A good Summer read </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/ghost-light#post-504 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:35:19 +0000 Bashert 504@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Just started this fantastic book ... I find myself re-reading paragraphs just for the sheer beauty of the writing.<br /> Anyone else reading it? </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-author-margaret-atwood#post-503 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:51:34 +0000 Bashert 503@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I thought 'The Handmaid's Tale' was a really superb read &amp; I really enjoyed it. Since reading it my intention has been to read more of her work but so far I keep being distracted by other offerings. But Margaret Atwood remains high on my 'to read' pile . </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-author-margaret-atwood#post-502 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:16:25 +0000 Ck 502@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I just wondered what others thought of the author Margaret Atwood? I absolutely loved 'The Blind Assassin'. I read it a few years ago and always meant to read more by her. I've recently been reading 'The Handmaid's Tale', which I enjoyed, and I've also read 'Oryx and Crake', which I found hard to put down once I had started. </p> <p>I've lined up 'Cat's Eye' and 'Lady Oracle' to read over the Summer. I hope I will enjoy them as much as the ones previously read. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-hopeless-life-of-charlie-summers#post-501 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:57:04 +0000 Bashert 501@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Just finished The Hopeless Life of Charlie Summers &amp; I thoroughly enjoyed it. Wonder if anyone else has read it and any opinions? </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/catch-22-joseph-heller#post-500 Mon, 31 May 2010 08:07:15 +0000 Ck 500@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Found the start of this book hard going, but once I had a clearer picture of who was who following the narrative became much easier.</p> <p>The play on words is just phenomenal in this book. I don't think I ever read a book before that was so cleverly created.</p> <p>The ridiculous nature of many bureaucratic procedures is depicted so effectively in this book. There were parts I laughed aloud at, as Yossarian tried to make decisions, as I can absolutely wreck my own head trying to be decisive, so on that note I could relate to him.</p> <p>While I found this book very funny it also delves into it many societal issues, and the laissez-faire attitude shown to same, how for many people it is just easier to look the other way.</p> <p>I don't think I will read the sequel 'Closing Time' as this book was so thoroughly genius I wouldn't want to taint my memory by perhaps being disappointed by where Yossarian goes from here.</p> <p>Top Marks! </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/catch-22-joseph-heller#post-499 Sun, 23 May 2010 19:36:30 +0000 Bookbug 499@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>It's such a long time since I read that book (about 10 years!) I remember it took me about a month to get through but it has so many laugh out loud moments. Thoroughly enjoyable. I think there might be a movie of it as well. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/catch-22-joseph-heller#post-498 Thu, 20 May 2010 21:06:34 +0000 Ck 498@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Am reading and enjoying Catch 22 by Heller. Anyone else have any thoughts on same? My progress is slow as initially I had to keep rereading sections to try and remember who was who. Now that that has finally been established I have picked up the pace and am thoroughly enjoying the wicked sense of humour. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/lean-on-pete#post-497 Tue, 18 May 2010 01:35:36 +0000 James1986 497@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I was a little disappointed with this one, I saw it reviewed on The View and it looked great so I picked it up. Have to say it's a nice story but the central character "Charley" never really engaged me. And I found the endless descriptions of what he was eating a little irritating after a while.</p> <p>Have to say I am a HUGE fan of Vlautins band Richmond Fontaine though. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/lean-on-pete#post-496 Fri, 07 May 2010 18:26:42 +0000 Bashert 496@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I've just got my hands on another Willie Vlautin book "Nortline" and I'm looking forward to an enjoyable weekend reading. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-secret-by-rhonda-byrne#post-495 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:17:50 +0000 Bashert 495@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Read it &amp; was underwhelmed ... pop psychology but a triumph of marketing in my opinion. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-secret-by-rhonda-byrne#post-494 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:27:00 +0000 Deno 494@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Found the book a bit too good to be true....but I use the gratitude book of the secret and it reminds me to be grateful for small things </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/the-secret-by-rhonda-byrne#post-493 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:33:39 +0000 Ck 493@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I've just finished this book. Surprisingly I hadn't heard about it at all until last week when someone loaned me a copy and recommended it as an enlightening read. I was told that it had been a massive phenomena when it was first released. I'd love to hear from anyone who may have read it and what they thought. I guess it is essentially about the power of positive thinking. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/stone-angel#post-492 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:15:48 +0000 Deno 492@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>anyone read this book?opinions ? </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/bedtime-read#post-491 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:06:43 +0000 Deno 491@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Finished 'Home' today...delayed finishing it as long as I could.Hoped that the ending would be different but it could'nt be ,of course.Wept buckets.Can`t read another book for awhile now ...Need to dwell a bit on this </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/lean-on-pete#post-490 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:16:02 +0000 Bashert 490@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I ordered this book from Amazon after hearing a favourable review of it on John Kelly's programme.<br /> It is a superb book and a really lovely read. It's the story of a 15yr old boy who forms a friendship with a horse as he tries to make his way across US to find the only person in his life who ever showed him any real love. Willie Vlautin is new to me but I will be back on Amazon to locate more of his writing.<br /> Anyone else read this book? </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/bedtime-read#post-489 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:55:44 +0000 Bashert 489@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I in full agreement with you Deno ... Home &amp; Gilead are both beautiful books and as you rightly say should be read slowly and savoured. You should also get your hands on "Housekeeping" also by Marilynne Robinson and a magnificent read. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/bedtime-read#post-488 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:17:36 +0000 Deno 488@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Finally.....After a long drought a book I can´t wait to go to bed to read .Home by Marilynne Robinson is a book that you read slowly and savour.This is not a new book.It´s by the author of Gilead and should probably be read before or after it.It´s a sad and thought provoking book with characters you can empathize with(finally..)It reminds me a bit of Plainsong by Kent Haruf.Small town America with a prodigal son.Great sense of place.I´ll be reading all of Marilynne´s other novels... </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/an-inspirational-read#post-487 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0000 Ck 487@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>So glad that you enjoyed this book Bashert. There is a real feeling that one is reading about a very special person, and undertaking, when reading this book. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/madame-bovary#post-486 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:58:10 +0000 Ck 486@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>I have mixed feelings about this book. I was expecting to really enjoy it as I loved Anna Karenina by Tolstoy and have heard comparisons between these two books. I liked it but wasn't overly taken by it. I think that is largely to do with my dislike of the main character, Emma Bovary. I found her so irritatingly selfish. </p> <p>While Anna Karenina was too guilty of similar infidelities I found her a likable character - who did appear to suffer guilt with regards her misdemeanors, and who did grieve the situation of separation as it arose between herself and her son, unlike Madame Bovary.</p> <p>Loved the novel 'Anna Karenina', glad to have read 'Madame Bovary' but can't see myself rereading it. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/an-inspirational-read#post-485 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:14:18 +0000 Bashert 485@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Just finished "Three Cups of Tea" ... all I can say is if this were a book of fiction I would be saying that it was too incredible &amp; far fetched and the story line totally lacked credibility but it is fact! What an amazing person Greg Mortenson is and God but it really does restore your faith in humanity and in the good old US of A. Long may he prosper for all our sakes. </p> http://dinetoread.ie/forums/topic/i-know-this-much-is-true-by-wally-lamb#post-484 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:18:26 +0000 Bashert 484@http://dinetoread.ie/forums/ <p>Sounds like another one to add to my list </p>