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No, why? Is this a bad book? I have no idea, I bought it at 1/2 Price Books last year and I liked the look of it .

Thanks for posting those, Lexie! Oh how I wish I had the list with me tonight on my fifth viewing that I just returned from... Oh well, guess I'll just have to go again so I can pay attention to all those tidbits! The 10pm show was pretty quiet though, only us and 4 other pairs of people. I did finally notice the turned over photo in Bella's bedroom, but I missed the goof of the cameraman's reflection! I'm also so sick of seeing the same trailers beforehand I could just hurl something at the screen, LOL.

Brussels...ugh Mac, that's terrible! Your hand comment reminded me of a Cake song 'When You Sleep.' You should look up the lyrics. Oh, and it also reminded me of handerpants! Glorious invention .

Ahhh the beloved Smilies! I will have these one day, mark my words .

I did know that, yes, CaliLily! I toured the House of Seven Gables back in 2003 and learned a lot about Hawthorne and those events from the very informative tourguide. It's been on my TBR shelf ever since .

Excellent one, Beccles!! I posted in this thread over a year ago, but thought I'd come back again and list my fave musicals I've seen on stage Sunset Blvd Beauty & the Beast Phantom of the Opera Miss Saigon Les Miserables Cats Sound of Music Showboat The Secret Garden Rent Into the Woods Man of La Mancha Hedwig and the Angry Inch Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat

Great idea for a thread, Ned! There are some songs out there that I can't stand, and then there are those that I absolutely loathe. A lot of them just give me bad feelings for some reason or just remind me of annoying time periods in my life . I'll start with these few and no doubt I'll think of more and be back. Boys of Summer by Don Henley - Okay yeah this song came out in 1984 but it is my most hated song hands down. I think I was 11 or 12 when it came out and at the time I don't think it bothered me so much, but for the past decade or so I just cringe every time I hear the first note. Ode to Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry - This song came out before I was born and is about a guy who commits suicide by jumping off a bridge. It was turned into a movie when I was very little but I saw it in reruns. The movie is SO sad that I just get sad and sick whenever I hear it. Horse with No Name by America - I'm not sure why I hate this song so much, but it might have to do with the fact that I had to listen to my siblings sing it over and over in the car whenever we went on road trips. Major Tom (Coming Home) by Peter Schilling - No words, just hate . Other than those titles, I can't stand anything by Nickleback, Green Day, Dave Matthews or John Mayer. I've tried to listen, believe me!

Some excellent titles on their, Rawr, and woo-HOO! for a re-read of the Shining. That is always an excellent idea and one to be encouraged . Catcher in the Rye is a classic IMO, and I personally loved Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Oh, and we both have to read Jonathan Strange .

Heading out for happy hour/dinner tonight, and it's a place I've never been so that's exciting! I think it's your standard pizza house, so something along those lines is probably in my future .

It is about time, Rawr! If you read it before I do, be sure to let me know what you think . I think I picked it up last year at a library sale, but for some reason it's always looked so daunting to me up on my shelf! I've heard so many good things about it though so we just have to read it, right?!

Wow, I'm long overdue for an update! I'm still plugging away at The Lost Symbol, but the end is in sight. I promised my friend she'd get it back by Christmas so I will have it finished by then! My mojo seems to be lacking a bit lately, which is annoying to say the least . When I organized my book shelves I decided to put all the books I own that I haven't yet read but want to read soon on one shelf. I have others I'll get to eventually, and even more that I don't own that are just on my wishlist, but I'm always on the lookout at the used shops around town. Anyway, here are the ones I own that I want to read sooner rather than later. Hopefully I'll come in here and be reminded of this list which will in turn motivate me (plus walking by my bookshelf every day, LOL). Dime Store Magic - Kelley Armstrong (thank you Weave!! ) Club Dead - Charlaine Harris Interview with a Vampire - Anne Rice The House of Seven Gables - Nathaniel Hawthorne Mysteries of the Benjamin Society - Trenton Lee Stewart The Fourth Bear - Jasper Fforde Possession - A.S. Byatt Mr. Darcy's Daughters - Elizabeth Aston The Last Witchfinder - James Morrow The Blackstone Key - Rose Melikan The Last Summer (of You and Me) - Ann Brashares Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell - Susanna Clarke Luncheon of the Boating Party - Susan Vreeland Acceptable Risk - Robin Cook Close to Shore - Michael Capuzzo

I received a New Moon Edward bookmark in the mail yesterday as a gift from Weave and it's so pretty!! Mucho thankies to you again, Weave, I love it!

Ahhh, a wonderful book, Scarlette!! I hope you like it .

Great review, Chesil, and I'm glad you liked it! Well, all except the score, LOL. How crazy though that you knew right away who it was?! I can't wait to see this one though, and no doubt things will look familiar to me since they filmed not far from here too. I always enjoy the Coen's cinematography, so I'm excited to see it . Oh, did you see any interesting trailers beforehand?

I won't say anything derogatury here (even though I'm tempted) because Rawr is a big Kubrick fan, but pssstt, Stephanie, don't feel bad about not watching it yet. That's all I'm sayin' .

Woo-hoo on both counts for you, Chesil!! Please let me know how you find A Serious Man, as it's by the Coen bros and a couple of my fave directors (plus they're from my home state so I have to be biased). And I hope you get to squeeze in the other one this week . Goodness knows it's a long time until the DVD comes out!

I bought some yummy fresh spinach yesterday and it expires on the 17th so I'm furiously having salads every day! Had one for lunch, and again for dinner . Along with the perfect toppings of course of grilled chicken, red onion and feta cheese. More of the same tomorrow!

Me too, Noll, she's definitely in my favorite author category. She has a new one coming out in January too called 'Remarkable Creatures,' which is about a female archealogist. I can't wait for it! Hopefully you'll hear from Matthew soon and I can't wait to hear what you think about the rest of DC!

I'm treating myself to a movie this weekend if it's the last thing I do! I'll either being seeing 'A Serious Man' or 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' both by some of my fave directors. Oh, and this movie I'm treating myself to is in addition to you-know-what, which I'm seeing Friday night. I'm talking about seeing something I haven't already watched 4 times .

Law & Order: CI - Vincent D'Onofrio is so dreamy! After that it's Big Bang Theory, my fave show.

I'm interested in hearing what you have to say about the .5 Noll! Have you written to Matthew yet by the way? Oh, and if you can, try to find Chevalier's 'Lady and the Unicorn.' It's my most favorite of hers and has a beautiful cover too . Sounds like you really made a haul there, Lexie! Thank goodness for grandmas and their Christmas money .

Ooooh yay!! Are you liking it? Now you can start posting in the GG thread that Kylie started .

Rawr, Rawr, Rawr. If I've told you once I've told you a thousand times, it's King, not Kubrick . I managed to make a big dent in The Lost Symbol this weekend, woo! I can see the finish line .

I clearly need to start watching this series! Whenever I hear you say 'Dean' though Weave I think of Jared Padelecki (sp?) because of his character Dean in Gilmore Girls, but I know you mean the other guy . Emma just got over a bit ago so I'm listening to tunes before the local news starts, then I'm off to bed! Hopefully to have nice dreams about Mr. Knightly ::sigh::

For the longest time I've loved Iain Pears' set of 7 cozy mysteries, all involving Jonathan Argyle, an art dealer. They are set in the current time period, but all have to do with art thefts of classic paintings. A great series, and hilarious! I also loved the late Kate Ross's set of 4 Julian Kestrel mysteries. Those being set in regency period England. It's so sad to know that his story won't be continued.