[The Christmas Train by David Baldacci]

Hi, Just finished the book.

Someone wondered why Eleanor decided to go with Tom. Maybe the turning point was when he was initially going to ski to the lodge alone. Perhaps she was thinking she'd lose him for sure. Also, she did say she never stopped loving him. I didn't find the book too deep. However, it is a good, easy Christmas read in which everything turns out okay, and there is an added twist at the end. With that, I would recommend it for a December read.

[The Christmas Train by David Baldacci]

Hi all, I've been reading the book, not through yet. I like it because it "is the season" and it does have some Christmas touches to it. Looking forward to see how it all ends.

[Thanksgiving Dinner]

Newbie US here. Just wanted to add that Thanksgiving is not only about sharing great food with family, but also a time for everyone to reflect and think about what they are thankful for in their lives.

There is usually no consumer pressure for this holiday. They wait until the day after, called "Black Friday" (shops can finally get out of the red), and have huge sales (some starting at 4am) to gear shoppers up for Xmas holiday!!

...doesn't leave too much time for reflection, huh?

[Atonement by Ian McEwan]

Yes, like you all the book has stayed with me, too. I guess that is a sign of a good book regardless of the feeling that the ending stirs up.

To me, this book seems to be a book about stories and about the reader. In a way I learned that I, as the reader, place so much faith into a story line. It also seems that Briony's book rejection letter foreshadowed the ending. One more thing I've been wondering about, by the end of the story (which one...ha,ha) Briony no longer believes it was Robby who attacked Lola, but that it was Paul Marshall. Was there some evidence that made her come to that conclusion, that I overlooked? When Lola was attacked, I immediately thought it was P Marshall, did you all think that, too?

[Atonement by Ian McEwan]

I figured it out!