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What are you reading? 7/20/09

By Susan Mangigian

Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX Preferred RS152252A

July 20, 2009 02:44 PM

It's summertime, and the living is easy. Beach books, reading by the pool books, reading anytime, anywhere books! It's not a secret that I don't live to read, I read to live. I love to escape into a good book and I have been reading all summer! Right now I am reading an absolutely wonderful book that is such a surprise to me. Why it's a surprise is a mystery, because my mom recommended it. My mom has never lead my astray when it comes to books. Or anything else, for that matter.

If you are a history buff, particularly a WWII history buff, this is a must read. It is a work of fiction. I guess, to be accurate, it's an historical novel. The novel's main character is a writer, the setting just after WWII. The subject is the German Occupation of the Channel Islands. It's about how the occupation affected the people on the island and how they coped. The style is a bit different. The entire book is in letters, to and from the main character. It's charming, moving, and I am loving it. I know I will be sad when I am finished.

So, it's July 20. What are you reading?

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Malita Jones

Sky Realty, Inc.- 512HomeStore.com - Austin, TX

Austin Texas Home Sales

I'm currently reading "Around the Bloc" by Stephanie Elizondo Griest. It's a good one for history buffs, politico buffs etc. A journal of sorts (non fiction) of a girls 4 year journey through just recently non communist or communist countries - starting with Russia. Very interesting and she's a great story teller.

Factoid of the day - did you know the average Russian drinks 4.2 gallons of vodka a year PER person?! Blech!

Jul 23, 2009 04:04 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am reading one of those murder mysteries - the one about the medical examiner - someone gave it to me on a plane - "Book of the Dead" - can't remember anything more about it like the characters names.

Jul 23, 2009 08:02 AM

Connie Pate

Re/Max Premiere Group - Tuscaloosa, AL

Dear Susan,

I love to read also! Not only for enjoyment but for knowledge. A book was recommended to me "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews. I was wondering if you had read it or was familiar with it? I am a realtor and I read alot! Anything that can help improve my service to my clients or help me understand the market better. But I love to read at the beach. My mom passed away almost 3 years ago and she loved to read and left me a whole library of books . I love it and it helps me stay connected to her. Thanks for sharing your love for reading... Connie

Jul 27, 2009 02:33 AM

Holly Weatherwax

Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA

A Great Real Estate Experience

Susan, we read that one in my Book Club. It was well received and generated some light-hearted discussion. Funny, my mom gave it to me, too!

I just finished reading, 'More Than It Hurts You,' by Darin Strauss. It was a good read...

More Than It Hurts You

Jul 28, 2009 02:10 AM

Carol Clay

Looking Glass Realty - Brevard, NC

Broker/REALTOR, Brevard NC Real Estate Specialist

Just finished reading Jeffrey Archer's False Impression. Great book if you love art and suspense rolled into one. Now I'm on to The Saving Graces by Patricia Gaffney.

Jul 28, 2009 10:58 AM

Kayla Pearce

First Class Properties - Milford, DE

Real Estate Agent - Milford Delaware

I am currently reading Nicholas Sparks, "The Lucky One".... I have been into his stuff lately, and I only have 2 books left until I can officially say "I have read all of his books"!!!!

Aug 03, 2009 04:51 AM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Susan - I love the fact that you put out this post periodically. I am now reading a book by T. Boone Pickens - his perspective on the oil industry and the future is fascinating. Coming from someone who made a bundle selling oil, it's interesting to hear how much he thinks we should be focusing on alternative energy sources.

Aug 04, 2009 03:46 PM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Thanks for all of these great reads my friends! I am adding many of them to my book list to read!

Aug 05, 2009 10:18 AM

Lupe Medina & Oscar Matamoros

RE/MAX Metro Real Estate Services - Anaheim, CA

Susan. I am reading zzzzzzzzzzzzz I am sorry my eyes got shot on the first line.

How about reading GOOGLE AdWords by Andrew Goodman. We are very motivated to improve our website and he provides helpful information. www.homesbyarea.com

Aug 05, 2009 11:03 AM

TC McClenning

Top Cat Creative Services - Canton, GA

Susan, how ironic that you're reading this book. I just learned of the book myself when an Atlanta colleague mentioned her real estate reading group was reading that book next. I took a quick peak at her copy and as a writer myself, let me say it is not easy to progress an entire book along strictly through letters. I've seen letters or diary entries used occasionally during the course of reading a book but the entire plot moving along in that manner is a writing marvel!

By the way, this same reading group plans to read my new book, All In A Day's Work for Real Estate Agents: Humorous & Heartwarming Stories. Official release date was April 2009--more info. at http://www.worklikeadogbooks.com/realestate.html, with sample pages under Media section. The book includes more than 100 real-life, funny, bizarre stories from real estate agents in 44 states. Stories go far, FAR beyond catching people naked or having sex (which seems to be a right of passage in the land of selling real estate!) and include such things as disappearing houses, exploding toilets, holding a closing in a jail, being asked to be a client's birthing coach, finding a casket in a vacant listing, etc. Realtors truly have some crazy things happen to them in the course of selling real estate! Definitely not your average desk job!

Aug 08, 2009 10:08 AM

Marcia Hawken

WILLIAM RAVEIS - Naples, FL

Naples Luxury Specialist

We have a Book Lecture series at the Naples Philharmonic Hall every winter and The Guernsey Literary is top of the reading list. I am also reading Stealing My Space. The battle to control the most popular website in America.

Aug 11, 2009 02:33 AM

Maui Real Estate - Lisa B. Miller R(S)

Keller Williams Realty Maui - Kihei, HI

Susan, I read this book a few months ago and it was WONDERFUL! I was telling everyone about it, too :). Another great book I read after that was 'The marHelp', which has been on the best seller list. I HIGHLY recommend that one! I am currently reading "Art of Racing in the Rain' and it is pretty good so far. I love reading and I've been reading mostly fiction lately because it's such a great escape for me. Can't wait to hear what you'll be reading next :).

Aug 11, 2009 01:26 PM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Wow! Did this post get away from me!! Thank you for all the great book ideas! I am in the middle of Scarpetta right now and as usually, Patricia Cornwell is gruesome! I like it though, as I feel I am friends with most of the characters, I have been reading her for years! I agree with Lisa, fiction is a wonderful escape. I read mostly fiction and I buy others, but they just don't grab me and keep me coming back for more like a good story! Enjoy!!

Aug 11, 2009 01:33 PM

Malita Jones

Sky Realty, Inc.- 512HomeStore.com - Austin, TX

Austin Texas Home Sales

I just picked up the Da Vinci Code - i know way behind - but it's great!!!!

I'm waiting for Diana Gabaldon's latest to come out - the Outlander Series - it's a fantastic historical fiction series if anyone loves those.

Aug 11, 2009 02:30 PM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Malita!! I've read every one of the Outlander Series!! I didn't know she was writing another!! Wow! I am thrilled to hear this!

Aug 11, 2009 02:36 PM

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Jane Peters

I picked up the most fabulous book at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop for $1. It is "The Crimson Petal and the White" by Michel Faber. A 900 page book you can't put down from the first page. He is a Scottish/Dutch, I think, writer.

It is about a prostitute in 19th Century London who works her way up in society. Extremely well and differently written. I am reading it so slowly because I don't want it to end.

Aug 14, 2009 11:38 AM

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Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Jane, the real test of a wonderful book is when you read it slowly because you don't want it to end! I'll add it to my "to read" list on goodreads.com. Thanks!

Aug 14, 2009 02:14 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Susan, I love a post like this for it gives me ideas for other good reading material that I would have not necessarily picked. I'm reading a book in German entitled "The Accident" about a man and a women in Hungary who met - well, by accident. I have another one waiting (in English) "The Painted Drum" by Louise Erdreich, excerpts of this book appeared in The New Yorker so I'm anxious to read it.

Aug 18, 2009 11:44 PM

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM

Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA

LandlordWhisperer

I did not realize Carl Hiaasen had a new book.....I just finished Greg Iles The Devil's Punchbowl (makes me want to visis Nachez), and The First Family.....I am NOW reading Vince Flynn's Extreme Measures........I'm reading on my new KindleDX so when I find a new book to read, I just download it!!! WHEW!!

Sep 09, 2009 09:22 AM

Sallie Williams

Keller Williams Realty RED STICK PARTNERS - Baton Rouge, LA

REALTOR - MBA, Baton Rouge

Just finished reading The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (loved it) and now starting American on Purpose by Craig Ferguson.

Sep 25, 2009 03:04 AM