What are you reading?

[Michael]

out of Vermont. Now in New York City with The Christmas Kid by Pete Hamill.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

In the mountains of North Carolina with The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls: A Novel.

[Lesley]

I've started The Scarlet Letter.

[Stacy]

Taking my road trip with Travels with Charley: In Search of America

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm reading 97 Orchard : An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement. It is a good overview of the immigrant experience in mid 1800s NYC!

[Louise]

Stacy wrote: "Taking my road trip with Travels with Charley: In Search of America"

Me too Stacy! :-)

[Lesley]

I'm reading the following set in Washington State The Last Town on Earth

[Yrinsyde]

Hi everyone. I am going to start the USA challenge soon (I am combining Canada and the USA). I'll start in Maine with The Cider House Rules. I'll be blogging here. Can't wait to enter the US!

[Stacy]

Louise wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Taking my road trip with Travels with Charley: In Search of America"

Me too Stacy! :-)"

How do you like it so far? I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. Could just be my mood.

[Michael]

I'm in Montana with The Shack: Where Tragedy Confro...
by Wm. Paul Young

[Lesley]

I'm reading A Land More Kind Than Home set in North Carolina.

[Laurel]

Lesley wrote: "I'm reading A Land More Kind Than Home set in North Carolina."

Thanks for posting this. I was looking for a NC book.

[Nancym]

I've reviewed my reading this year and have covered 9 states to date. I'm just completing Sweet Revenge set in Colorado. It's light summer reading set in the dead of winter.

[Lesley]

I'm currently reading The Last Runaway set in nineteenth century Ohio. Almost halfway and really liking it.

[Laurel]

I just finished Jefferson Bass set in the state of Tennessee, in the vicinity of Cooke County, and the actual Body Farm. It is the first in the series. I really liked it, and read it in one day. I will definitely read the others in the series.

Here is my review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Stacy]

I am headed to North Carolina with The Cove

[Lesley]

Just started The Catcher in the Ryebut not sure which state it is set in predominantly yet.

[Stacy]

Just Started love is a mixtape for Virginia.

[Lesley]

Light in August.

[Yrinsyde]

Hi all! I have finally got to the USA in my Nth American book challenge. I'm reading Olive Kitteridge for Maine. Next is The Secret History for Vermont and Our Town for New Hampshire. Happy to be here!

[Stacy]

Headed to Washington D.C. with CrossI love James Patterson

[Suzanne]

Yrinsyde wrote: "Hi all! I have finally got to the USA in my Nth American book challenge. I'm reading Olive Kitteridge for Maine. Next is The Secret History for Vermont and Our Town for New Hampshire. Happy to be h..."

Welcome, Yrinsyde! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the books you're diving into. Happy reading!

[Stacy]

Headed to Maryland with It's Murder, My Son It was a free Kindle book and the reviews were decent so I thought I would give it a try.

[Stacy]

Stacy wrote: "Headed to Maryland with It's Murder, My Son It was a free Kindle book and the reviews were decent so I thought I would give it a try."

I've changed my mind. I think I will take another road trip with American Gods

[Michael]

I'm in nothern Minnesota with

[Stacy]

Just StartedThe Beginner's Goodbyefor Maryland.

[Michael]

now going to Thailand with

[Stacy]

I am reading Hawkes Harbor for Delaware.

[Lesley]

I'm one quarter of the way through In Cold Blood, set in rural Kansas.

[Louise]

I think I've found an old gem, I just started Their Pilgrimage by Charles Dudley Warner, about this young gentleman who travels around to various posh vacation spots in late 19th century U.S. - I'm really enjoying it (and you can use it for many different states!)

[Stacy]

I've been too busy to read lately so I'm not sure if I will finish my challenge. I'm 5 books behind. I just started The Uncoupling for New Jersey. It's pretty short so maybe I can get caught up a little.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm heading to North Carolina for a ghostly tale, since it's October! It's also set in one of my favorite places, Black Mountain. The novel is The Storycatcher by Ann Hite.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm in Nevada and New York with The Flamethrowers. The writing is very descriptive of the places it is set, from the salt flats of the desert to 1960s New York.

[Marianne]

I've been jumping all over the place- just left Nevada and it's time to visit Mississippi with As I Lay Dying.

[Lesley]

I just started Escape, which I think takes place predominantly in Utah.

[Stacy]

I'm Reading The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed Americafor Illinois.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

In Hawaii with The Descendants, now I can finally watch the film! I never do without reading a book first.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm in Mississippi with Long Division by Kiese Laymon, and really enjoying it so far. I had to look up 'wave brush' though.

[Suzanne]

Although I'm not counting it for this challenge, I'm in New York with The Goldfinch. I'm still in the early stages of the book, but IT IS RIVETING! I find all the different reviews interesting. Is it because it's more along the lines of gripping, popular fiction than college-taught American literature? I never give five stars unless it reaches towards the latter, but that doesn't mean it's not a great book. Anyway, so far, so good!

[Jayme]

Suzanne wrote: "Although I'm not counting it for this challenge, I'm in New York with The Goldfinch. I'm still in the early stages of the book, but IT IS RIVETING! I find all the different reviews..."

The Goldfinch is up next for me. I'm glad you are liking it.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I also have it on my to-read pile at home!

[Suzanne]

The main character in The Goldfinch is now in Las Vegas. I mention this for those who have trouble finding books set in Nevada!

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm back in West Virginia with Hill William, and reading another book by Scott McClanahan is like revisiting my distant mountain cousin. He's very readable and brings Appalachia to life

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Staying in West Virginia with In the Garden of Stone by Susan Tekulve. A local book club I belong to is having an event with the author next month.

[Suzanne]

Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "Staying in West Virginia with In the Garden of Stone by Susan Tekulve. A local book club I belong to is having an event with the author next month."

I know who to go to next year when I'm looking for a WV book! That is one of the states that has been a challenge for me:)

[Ursula]

I'm reading Main Street, which is killing two birds with one stone - the state of Minnesota, and it's on the 1001 Books list. I didn't know a thing about it when I started it (that's a thing I do, try to start a book as blind as possible) and I'm enjoying it immensely.

[Jayme]

I know there are about a zillin books for New York, but I am reading The Museum of Extraordinary Things and it is very detailed and fascinating about New York - Coney Island, Brighton beach etc - around the turn of the century and the plot is very good. Woth a look if you need a book for New York :)

[Stacy]

I took a little break, now I'm back and ready to read.I am reading This Side of Eden for Alaska.

[Lesley]

I'm currently reading Them for Georgia.

[Lesley]

Just started The Sisters Brothers for Oregon.