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[Viktoriya]

I am reading I Am Legend. Only about 6 chapters in and I already smell garlic everywhere I go LOL

[Joan]

Dem wrote: "finished Thirteen Ways of Looking My Review. www.goodreads.com/review/show/1373771624"

Dem- nice review - I have added to my list - I like short stories.

[Lynda]

Alright, kids, tonight I'm killing both the Locke & Key series, and Captain Marvel. Thus putting levels 8 and 9 in my review mirror!

[Tasha]

That is awesome, Lynda! :)

[BurgendyA]

I am reading Kings Row by Henry Bellamann. I decided to read it ever since Anne Rice mentioned in a interview that the novel is her favorite classic, and one of her inspirations for writing The Midwinter Wolves - the second book of the Wolf Gift Chronicles.

I am also reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Some friends & co-workers have been recommending it to me for awhile now. Another book that I am re-reading is Christine by Stephen King. It's been along time since I've read it & decided to get into the Halloween spirit in reading a good horror.

[Gavin]

Just finished And Then There Were None, and now I'm reading The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1

[Ali]

Reading Cell by Stephen King. So good,and I can't put it down!

[Mary Beth]

Reading Melophobia by James Morris and it is really good! Also reading Drums of Autumn

[Ali]

Can love survive in a world without music?
I saw this question in the description of the the book(Melophobia). It's a good question, and my answer is yes!!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Welcome to YLTO, Ali!

[Dem]

Finished The Grass is Singing my review. www.goodreads.com/review/show/1411576405

[Roz]

I finished The Art of Racing in the Rain. 5 stars, loved it.

[Mariab]

Bella wrote: "Mariab, I was checking it out more in detail and National Geographic also tests for Neanderthal and they also test for Denisovan DNA. (Denisovans were discovered in roughly Siberia and spread throu..."

Thanks for the info, Bella!

[Ali]

Thank you Roslka. It's my honor

[Ali]

Thank you Rusalk

[Janice, Moderator]

Welcome Ali!

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Inamorata in the wee hours this morning because I couldn't sleep. At least it's done and I don't have to set it aside for a week.

I'll be starting Jhereg and Queen of Abaddon for the toppler today. THey'll also count towards my killer challenge.

[Lisa]

I am reading Queen's Gambit for the toppler.

[Stephanie]

That's so awesome, Roz! I really love that book and am always happy to hear that other people love it as well once they've read it :)

[Lynda]

I finished Captain Marvel as planned, and all but the last book of Locke & Key, which I'm going to read tonight, just because I want to get level 9 before I read any other book-series books.

I'm reading The Hound of the Baskervilles and Would-Be Witch for the Toppler. Should finish in time, throwing Locke & Key in the middle.

[Michelle T.]

I'm working on In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster by Stephanie Laurens for the series yearly challenge YLTO, My Point...And I Do Have One by Ellen DeGeneres for another book club, and Leap of Faith by Danielle Steel because it was my grandma's favorite author... ☺

[Lisa]

I finished The Watchmaker of Filigree Street for the toppler. I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars.

[Peggy]

I finished The Secret Keeper which I enjoyed, but not as much as other Kate Morton books. Next is Trapped for the challenge.

[Gavin]

I'm reading The Time Machine

[Joan]

Gavin wrote: "I'm reading The Time Machine"

thats a great book -- have you read or listened to The War of the Worlds the audiobook is really good.

[Jackie]

I'm going to start A History of Loneliness by John Boyne today. It has a great rating on here so I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Gavin]

Now reading The Exorcist

Joan wrote: "Gavin wrote: "I'm reading The Time Machine"

thats a great book -- have you read or listened to The War of the Worlds the audiobook is really good."
Yes, I have. I agree it's very good.

[Lynda]

Well, now that the toppler's over, I'm going to finish The Secret History of Wonder Woman, and start on Something Wicked This Way Comes, should be able to finish Wicked in time for the monthly read.

[Dem]

Just finished The Little Brother My review:
www.goodreads.com/review/show/1393255183

[Janice, Moderator]

I read 5 books for the toppler:

Jhereg
Queen of Abaddon
Blaze
Jackaby
Magic Bleeds

Now that's over, I will resume Outlander on audiobook and start The Hangman's Daughter for a buddy read.

[Sarah]

I feel like I have way too many books on the go at the moment. I need to knock some off.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm the same, Sarah. I need to finish a couple before starting something new.

[Cherie]

Library holds for audio books that came through have had me adding titles to my current series level beyond the minimum points to kill the level. I am almost on Simon Vance overload. I went from Temeraire # 4 Empire of Ivory to #12 in the Aubrey/Maturin series The Letter of Marque and back to Temeraire #5 Victory of Eagles. The battle with France and Napoleon's forces in the air with dragon Temeraire and his Captain Will Lawrence and on the high seas with Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin is such a contrast, but the wonderful characters make it so worth it.

[Bella]

I'm reading Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town by Warren St. John. I'm not a fan of soccer, but the book is about so much more than soccer. It's a good book and will probably be a Top Ten of the year for me- at least in non-fiction.

[Lilisa]

I'm reading Rebel Queen and just started listening to A Darker Shade of Magic.

[Lynda]

Cherie wrote: "Library holds for audio books that came through have had me adding titles to my current series level beyond the minimum points to kill the level. I am almost on Simon Vance overload. I went from Te..."

How are you liking the Temeraire series? I read Uprooted a couple months ago and really liked it. Yet, when I read the description of this series it held me back a bit; I think maybe because it seems so different from Uprooted (which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it stayed my finger over the mouse button).

[Joan]

Bella wrote: "I'm reading Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town by Warren St. John. I'm not a fan of soccer, but the book is about so much more than soccer. It's a good ..."
Bella,
that book sounds interesting -- thanks

[Lynda]

Just finished The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (view spoiler)[even though I knew Sherlock's death was coming, it was still sad. (hide spoiler)] It took me forever to get through it, as I normally read my short stories over breakfast. I just haven't been getting up early enough lately to read anything.

[Bella]

Joan, Outcasts United was very good. It's also the type of book that I think even people who don't normally like non-fiction may like. It's very cinematic is tone and pacing- like a more weighty sports movie.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm currently reading too many books. I'm reading:
You - as a book of the month in another group
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride - started as an audio fill-in because You was too inappropriate to listen to when other people are around!
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend - review from NetGalley: started and put aside for the toppler
Summer Secrets - review from publisher

I'm planning to start The Hangman's Daughter as soon as possible for a buddy read and to make a little more progress on my series challenge, but i need to finish up some the other books first.

[Bella]

Kristie wrote: "I'm currently reading too many books. I'm reading:
You - as a book of the month in another group
[book:As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride|2141220..."

I thought As You Wish was charming! I'm so glad that (view spoiler)[Elwes has only nice things to say about the cast. I would hate to hear that all of them were a bunch of a**holes. (hide spoiler)] Just loved The Princess Bride so much.

Who's narrating the audio version? Is it Elwes? I don't normally like audio books, but I may pick it up if he's doing the audiobook.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Bella - I completely agree with your spoiler! It is narrated By Cary Elwes, but also has Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal narrating some of their their own comments. I'm only about 28% right now. :)

[Cherie]

Lynda,
I have really enjoyed the Temeraire books. It is so hard to not blow through them! I don't want them to be over. I have only listened to the audio books, so I don't know how they are in print. The dragons are all great characters and Novik does a great job with dialogue and plots. She was influenced by the books by Patrick O'Brian about Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin (Master and Commander is #1) and the tone of her stories bring much of the love of the ships and battles out in her writing. However, the Dragons and air battles are all her own! I have the book you noted on my TBR list.

[Bella]

Kristie wrote: "Bella - I completely agree with your spoiler! It is narrated By Cary Elwes, but also has Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal narra..."

I think I'll pick up the audiobook soon. I was a teenager when the movie came out and I had such a crush on Cary Elwes. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.


Does anyone use Audible? If I sign up for a trial membership on Audible, I can get one book free. If I don't renew the membership, do I still have access to the book? Or do I have to listen to it during the 30 days.

[Travis]

Many of us use audible Bella. Now I'm not positive on this but I honestly think the book would be yours to keep. Audible is usually oretty good and I just don't see them taking it back

[Kristie, Moderator]

Bella wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Bella - I completely agree with your spoiler! It is narrated By Cary Elwes, but also has Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Bil..."

The first time I saw the movie was when my oldest daughter was little. I've seen it many times since then. Everyone in my family can quote the movie at this point. You are definitely not alone. Who wouldn't love Cary Elwes from that movie? Listening to this book, he sounds like a genuinely nice guy too.

I have Audible and I love it. I agree with Travis. I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure you keep the book. They may have a FAQ page or something where you can find that answer for certain.

[Sarah]

Lilisa wrote: "I'm reading Rebel Queen and just started listening to A Darker Shade of Magic."

I saw Darker Shade of Magic on a kindle deal but couldn't decide whether to get it or not. I have way too many series at the moment and didn't want to invest in another unless I knew it was good so do let us know what you think Lilisa!

[Sarah]

I think I might need the fruit machine to determine which book I continue reading. Or perhaps I'll just ask a random person on the towpath and see how quickly they label me a nutjob. I have lots of books on the go and I feel a little bit like a shark confused by way too many fish in a shoal and so I don't catch (or read) anything. I have on the go The Passage, Shadowshift, The Song of Achilles and John Dies at the End. All at various stages of being read. I'm also supposed to be starting The Hangman's Daughter for the buddy read.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend -."

So I'm glad you put the whole title in there. We have an expression "up the duff", meaning pregnant. So I was trying to work out what the book could be about!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "Kristie wrote: "The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend -."

So I'm glad you put the whole title in there. We have an expression "up the duff", meaning pregnant. So I was trying to work out what the b..."

Oh gosh! lol!! :D