I finished my first book of 2007 - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. I really liked the book even though it is so not like what I normally read. It was an interesting book, though I could have done without a few scenes near the end and I totally did NOT like the ending at all. I thought it was very abrupt and I'm confused by the epilogue. I read some of the reviews on Amazon.com and it seems that many others felt the way I did about the ending. All in all I enjoyed it and rate it Very Good.
I'm now reading The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield that I've seen mentioned everywhere in the blogs. I actually never heard of it until recently. I'm only on page 22 but liking it so far.
I'm also reading The Message Bible from start to finish. I started it at the end of November and am just about 10 chapters into Exodus. I've read the Bible through maybe 3 times in my life. I've never read this version before. I have no goals as to when I'll finish it. It's not a Bible for serious Bible study but I'm reading it as an overall flavor of what the Bible has to say. I know some people are against this Bible - I look at is as no different than hearing a preacher or a commentary expound on different Bible passages. People put the Bible into their own words all the time.
I'm now reading The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield that I've seen mentioned everywhere in the blogs. I actually never heard of it until recently. I'm only on page 22 but liking it so far.
I'm also reading The Message Bible from start to finish. I started it at the end of November and am just about 10 chapters into Exodus. I've read the Bible through maybe 3 times in my life. I've never read this version before. I have no goals as to when I'll finish it. It's not a Bible for serious Bible study but I'm reading it as an overall flavor of what the Bible has to say. I know some people are against this Bible - I look at is as no different than hearing a preacher or a commentary expound on different Bible passages. People put the Bible into their own words all the time.
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I look forward to reading more of your book reviews! While I don't have a strict book blog, I do review each book I read on my regular blog. Come visit! Hopefully we'll get reading material from each other!
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I've been thinking about reading the Message also and I totally agree with you. No different than when pastors paraphrase or put the Bible in their own words. Whew - so nice to hear that!
Great idea to read the Message right through, I think it helps in reading the Bible a fresh way! Love your new book blog by the way....you really are a reader! Looking forward to your thoughts and reviews.
Bel Canto's been in my TBR room for ages. I have read mixed reviews of it, but overall they are favorable. I am glad you enjoyed it! More incentive to pull it out and read it when I'm less bogged down with challenge reads! :-)
I do hope you continue to enjoy the Thirteenth Tale. It was one of my favorites last year.
Yes, the ending is definitely a sticky subject when it comes to discussing Bel Canto...most people either love it or hate it :0) And I hope you enjoy The Thirteenth Tale! I really loved it! I look forward to reading more book reviews from you...
I LOVED the 13th Tale - let us know what you think- I just thought it was one of my best reads of 2006!!
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