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I've read The Road and loved it. I thought the movie was pretty good. But The Road and No Country For Old Men are not the only two movies based on his books. All The Pretty Horses came out in 2000. It was really good, but I haven't read the book. Also, McMarthy wrote the screenplay for the film The Gardner's Son (I haven't seen it though).

Just discovered that there is a follow up to The Girl In the Lighthouse called All That Is Beautiful! A bit pricey, but tempting.

#4 The Girl In The Lighthouse by Roxane Tepher Sanford (via Kindle) Lillian Arrington has always lived isolated in a lighthouse with her secretive parents who never reveal anything about ther past, even to Lillian. Finally, after moving to a new lighthouse, she meets two brothers, whom she becomes friends with, and gets to attend school for the first time. Her mother suffers from a mysterious illness that keeps her in bed for days at a time. Lillian's childhood is happy until her mother gets worse and everything starts to spiral out of control... I won't give anything else away. But if you enjoy VC Andrews novels you will love this. This is a quick, engrossing read that charms you in, then rips your heart out. (4/5)

I don't know if you've heard of The Hunger Games triology, but they are definitely enjoyed by adults too. It is the best YA series/trilogy I've read. It has everything from violence to romance. I know they are recommended by a lot of other Goodreads members.

#3 Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (YA) This is the first of the Infernal Devices series and a prequel to the Mortal Instruments series (haven't read those). I didn't know what to expect because I never read jackets and usually only skim synopses, but this did not disappoint. Clockwork Angel is filled with mystery, action and little romance. I can't wait for Clockwork Prince! A must read for lovers of paranormal/fantasy young adult fiction. (4/5)

I watched Inception on Sunday and was totaly enthralled. I want to rewatch it soon.

I was surprised by that as well. I do think that changing them to ruby was a good move for the film. I like your avatar by the way

I've read a couple more chapters of Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. Now, I'm half-way!

I'm half way through Clockwork Angel and I'm really enjoying it. Can't wait to find out what happens!

#2 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte(via Kindle) The first time I read Jane Eyre I was fourteen and had really liked (I do believe I skimmed towards the end). This is my second read. I still find it very romantic and the "lovey-dovey" scenes are hard to put down, but I didn't remeber it being so wordy. Almost every dialogue is like a soliloquy - you forget the other person is even involoved in the conversation. That aside, it is a powerful, gothic romance that is a must read classic. (4/5)

lol!! I do pity them, but not very fond of birds anyhow.

Chrissy, I'm so happy to see that you loved The Hunger Games trilogy! They really are wonderful. Way to start the new year!

Personally, I love Goodreads. I could really use some friends there, so here is the link to my profile: Laura's Goodreads profile

I responded to this thread a couple of years ago, but one of my top three has changed since 2010 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (my favorite novel ever) To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell

I watched Toy Story 3 last night. So good! I love Disney

#1 My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking (YA) (via Kindle) Synopsis from amazon.com "Seventeen-year-old Alice Bonham's life feels out of control after she meets Jack. With his fondness for pink Chuck Taylors and New Wave hits aside, Jack's unlike anyone she's ever met. Then she meets his brother, Peter. His eyes pierce through her, and she can barely breathe when he's around. Even though he can't stand the sight of her, she's drawn to him. But falling for two very different guys isn't even the worst of her problems. Jack and Peter are vampires, and Alice finds herself caught between love and her own blood..." My Blood Approves is the first of a young adult vampire series and was amazed to see the kindle version priced so cheap, ao, I bought it. It is a fast read with a slow-moving storyline that is a bit redundant at times, but intriguing enough to be entertaining. I am a bit curious to find out what happens in the rest of the series.(3/5) I have started Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a reread from a decade and a half ago. uhggg. I feel really old now.

You may want to try researching Barbara Kingsbury's books. She writes mass amounts of Christian romance novels. I don't know about the content, but it must be really decent stuff because my grandmother, who is in her 80's, likes to read her books. Also, her favorite is Debbie Macomber, who also writes mass amounts of heart-warming type romance. Hope this helps.

The Best Books I've Read This Year: I gave all of the following a rating of 5/5. Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins (couldn't wait to devour every word of this trilogy) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (thought provocking, supernatural young-adult novel that I recommend to everyone) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (heartwarming book for all ages) The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum (surprisingly dark and more violent than I was expecting) My Favorite Book Of The Year: My favorite book this year is Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I had always been a big fan of the movie and had read Scarlett the sequel written by Alexandra Ripley, which was just ok. Finally, I saw it available in hardback in a Literary Guild catalog and decided to order it. I don't have the words to describe how wonderful this epic novel is. My Worst Book Of The Year: The worst book that I could not even finish was The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson. I wanted so much to love this book, but found it sooo boring. The worst book that I did finish was Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. I have read four of Sparks's books now and after Dear John I vowed never to read another. I just can't tolerate lame sap fests that are written just for movie deals. (hope that dosen't offend anyone)

I keep seeing this book popping up on amazon.com and have debating buying it. But I think I will give it a try on my kindle or look for it at the library soon.

Not sure why, but I do think reading on a Kindle improves speed. Good luck for 2011, Ben!

Wishlist (Own, Kindle, or Library) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (reread) Persuasion by Jane Austen The Sherlockian by Graham Moore Room by Emma Donoghue The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (YA) Ruby's Spoon by Anna Lawrence Pietroni Illyria by Elizabeth Hand (YA) The Girl in the Lighthouse by Roxane Tepfer Sanford The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story by Susan Hill Jane by April Lindner (YA) The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart by Mathias Malzieu Nevermore by Kelly Creagh (YA) Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan Generation Dead by Daniel Waters (YA) Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw Bloodroot by Amy Greene Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin Hick by Andrea Portes Girl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller

Nursenblack's Reading List 2011 I have a pathetic goal of 40 books, but at least 2 must be doorsteps. I will mark young adult novels (YA) and novels read via my Kindle. Rating Scale 1-5 1)awful. only fit for a birdcage liner. 2)blah blah. will not recommend to anyone. 3)Ok. liked it, but nothing special 4)enjoyable read. will recommend to others 5)excellent. loved it! Currently Reading My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking (YA) (via Kindle) TBR Pile (Currently on bookshelf) Testimony by Anita Shreve White Oleander by Janet Fitch Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (YA) Dreaming In French by Megan McAndrews Mary Modern by Camille DeAngelis Mathilda Savitch by Victor Lodats The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom Lisey's Story by Stephen King Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko Emma by Jane Austen

The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum (via Kindle) In The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, Dorothy and her dog Toto, are picked up in a tornado and land in Oz where they meet a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion on their journey to find her way back home to Kansas. I've never read the book until now, but have seen the film tons of times. I always wanted to be Dorothy. However, Baum's Oz is much more dark and a bit more violent than melting the wicked witch. I was pretty surpised by the number of decapitations! I really loved it though and it reminds me of the old fairy tales that don't spare any gore and consequences. (5/5)

There are three I want and they are all young adult novels. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (3rd in trilogy) (July 2011) Delirium by Lauren Oliver (1st of a trilogy) (Feb. 2011) Timeless by Alexandra Monir (Jan. 2011)

I tried it and seems pretty neat. Thanks noodle!