hmm.. I've probably read more for leisure than I have for class this semester.

Since the semester has started, I've read 4 books, and I'm starting on my 5th.

I guess they are just more interesting than marketing... or stats.. or my other classes... ;)

hehehe :D

I LOVE the Shopaholic books!!! I haven't read the latest one (Shopaholic Ties the Knot), but I am hoping to get my hands on a copy pretty soon!

I just finished reading the third Shopaholic book: "Shopaholic Ties The Knot." It was fantastic! I almost think it is the best one in the series.

I'm about to start reading a book called "Her" by Laura Zigman. I guess it's about woman's obsession with the return of her fiance's ex, whom she only refers to as "her."

I just read it last week! It's awesome and hilarious! :D

I was going to buy the Shopaholic book at Barnes & Nobles the other day but i didnt. I think it was the second one. I really enjoyed the first one, so im looking forward to reading the other two.

This semester I took an english class and we read four books, therefore I havent had much time to read something that I actually pick. Hopefully I'll have some time in the summer after my first summer class.

This semester I read Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jane Eyre, and Dracula..... they were all enjoyable.

Re: reading for pleasure
 

Don't be too quick to rule out Harry Potter. I typically read Harlequin romances :o . But when I read the first Harry Potter book, I couldn't put it down. Then I rushed out the buy the other three. I think I read all of them within a week. The books are a great read for any age!

Re: Re: reading for pleasure
 

I think the Harry Potter craze has really turned me off. Everyone keeps telling me that I JUST HAVE TO run out and read the books and see the movies. If I hadn't been dragged to the first LOTR and loved it, I would probably feel the same way about it too.

Since classes are over, I thought I'd renew this thread!

I just finished reading "Bad Boy" a novel by Olivia Goldsmith (also wrote First Wives Club) and I have to say even though it began kind of slow, it was a really great book! I really enjoyed it and thought it had a cute ending!

I'm FINALLY reading Shopaholic Ties the Knot tonight! I'm so excited.. I just love the shopaholic books!!!

Any other summer readers out there?

I have a list of books I want to read and so far it includes:

* The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger
* Eating the Chesire Cat - Helen Ellis
* Fashionistas - Lynn Messina
* Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister - Gregory Maguire
* Just As We Were - Prudence Mackintosh
* Apocalipstick - Sue Margolis

Can you tell I just love reading girly books? hehehe

For those of you who read the Shopaholic and similar books, you definetely need to check out Marian Keyes. Some of her titles are "Watermelon", "Rachel's Holiday" and "Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married."

Also, for something a bit heavier, the Earth's Children series (The Clan Of The Cave Bear, etc) is sooo good!! Each book in the series is really long, but totally worth it!!

loved this book!

i've just finished:

One Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell
Wanderlust by Chris Dyer


Both were very good!

Ralph's Party and thirtynothing by Lisa Jewell were also good!

Thetagirl, thanks for the heads up on Marian Keyes! I'll definately check it out!

You read my mind! I was about to start a thread and ask "Read any good books lately?" I am waiting for Harry Potter and was looking for some good suggestions to try while I am waiting.

A couple of good ones I just read are "Killer Stuff" and "Dead Guy's Stuff" by Sharon Fiffer. They are mysteries, and the main character frequents estate sales, flea markets, garage sales, etc. looking for cool vintage "stuff." If you enjoy Antique Road Show, I think you will like these books as well.

I like funny mysteries the best!

Between the time classes finished (April 25) and now, I've been attempting to read new books.

One was "Having it and Eating it," by Sophie Dummant (sp?). It was okay, I wouldn't recommend it unless you have kids and are going through a pre-midlife crisis.

The second was "Manhattan Monologues." Louis Auchincloss wrote that--I very rarely feel so alienated by a book's contents that I can't complete it. This was about the rarefied world of affluent Manhattan during the pre-Depression era. It was the richer man's version of "The Great Gatsby," without the parties or intrigue.

I recently read The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold. I really enjoyed it. I also second the John Irving reccomendation.

Thanks for all the great book suggestions- I can't wait to get my hands on some of them.

I just finished reading 'Shopaholic Ties the Knot' and it is the most lovely thing ever!!!

I really enjoyed the line towards the end when 'Becky' replies to 'Luke's' question about the empty luggage: "Travelers should support the local economies - "

LoL!!! That is definately something I would say;)

Does anyone know if there will be more shopaholic books to come?

I'm really looking forward to Kinsella's 'Can You Keep A Secret?'