What are you going to read next? What made you want to read it?

[Holly]

I'm going to read Whispers by Dean Koontz next. The book that I'm reading for my class mentioned it, and it sounds like an awesome read.

[Heather]

Almost done with Shadow's Embrace by Melinda Simon, and I would like to read Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers. I read Who's Body and loved it. An oldie but goodie

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

[Beth]

I'm reading an ARC of Queen of the Air: A True Story of Love and Tragedy at the Circus. It's interesting but not too engaging. It won't be a bestseller. Next will be Live by Night

[VickiLee]

I am awaiting Reconstructing Amelia from Amazon. It is supposed to be excellent.

[Linda]

Oh, gosh! Do I have to choose just one? I keep adding books to the top of my "must read next" stack and I end up usually pulling the most recent one off the stack and reading it. I have a couple of library books I need to read, but when I get those done, I plan to read Phantoms in the Brain by Ramachandra or maybe that's the Phantom Brain......

[James]

Just about finished 1635: The papal Stakes by Eric Flint, now going for a change of pace and will read 'Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly the autobiography of Jeff Stelling sports reporter.

[Angel]

"Silken Prey" by John Sanford

[Beth]

Linda wrote: "Oh, gosh! Do I have to choose just one? ..."

I keep forgetting that some people can read more than one book at a time. I sure can't do that.

[Heather]

I am slow enough as it is without reding more than one LOL

[Linda]

Jenni -

I can't agree more! I read The Magic Mountain when I was in high school and loved it. I read it a couple of years ago again and totally couldn't understand what I saw in it!!! I've had a lot of others the opposite way too.

News flash! Just in! Now instead of Phantoms in the Brain (which I will read), the copy of the Mongoliad, Book I by Neal Stephenson just came in!!! I'm going to have to read it next!!!! (Shusssh. Don't tell anyone 'cause I have to finish those library books, too)

[Beth]

Jenni wrote: "I'm inclined to put aside everything and read The Great Gatsby next because I want to read it properly before I see the movie. The last time I rad it was in University and it's not the same to rea..."

That's a darned good idea. I think I'll do that, too. I haven't read it since it was required reading in high school.

[Ray]

My next read: In Cold Blood (yes, it is a thriller)!!

[Bill]

The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about it; it seems to be a popular series.

[VickiLee]

Bill wrote: "The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about it; it seems to be a popular series."

I love this series. I hope you find it pleasing.

[Jean]

Red Wolf - our next local book group selection.

[Peter]

David Bischoff's new book. He was kind enough to read mine ('Close to Evil')

[Beth]

VickiLee wrote: "Bill wrote: "The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about it; it seems to be a popular ..."

So many people liked this book, but I sure didn't. It's too YAish for me.

[Beth]

Jenni wrote: "It's been on my to-read list forever, Bill. Still, I have about 7 others to get through before this series - Dennis Lehane's, a few Rankins, and a Connelly."

Everything Lehane wrote is fantastic

[Leland]

Bill wrote: "The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about it; it seems to be a popular series."

I have book 2 and 3, but I haven't read book 1. Funny how these things happen. I've heard great things about it, I hope you like it.

[Beth]

I nominated my own thread in the contest for Most Awsome Thread. When it's time to vote, please vote for this thread. I'm a very nice person, and I'd even kiss your baby if I could.

Also, I'm going to start reading The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics tonight. I won this book from goodreads.com. Lucky win I predict. I've been wanting to read this since Amazon named it the best of the month.

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Hi everyone,

I am currently reading Inferno by Dan Brown. My next book to read will be Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson. He is my favorite author, he is the reason why I decided to start writing. After reading all of his novels, it became natural and second nature of writing mystery and thriller stories, just as James Patterson masters them. Looking forward reading it. Wishing you all the best!

[Julia]

Beth wrote: "VickiLee wrote: "Bill wrote: "The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about it; it seems..."

I thought it was adorable. YA seems to be all hopeless, dystopian, existential where this book was all sweetness.

[Bill]

Julia wrote: "Beth wrote: "VickiLee wrote: "Bill wrote: "The next book I'm starting is , one I've wanted to read for awhile. I've heard good things about..."

It took me a bit to start liking the characters and the story, but gradually I warmed to it and ultimately found it quite entertaining. It didn't put me off wanting to read further into Flavia's adventures.

I'm currently starting , from the write-up on the back seems fascinating. It's the story of 230 French women who are part of the Resistance, how they were captured and their journey to Nazi death camps and their lives there.

[Agnes]

Just started Always Watching by Chevy Stevens because I finished her other books Never Knowing and Still Missing and cant seem to get enough of her..Great writer and the stories are just the kind you cant put down.

[Beth]

Agnes (BeaderBubbe) wrote: "Just started Always Watching by Chevy Stevens because I finished her other books Never Knowing and Still Missing and cant seem to get enough of her..Great writer and the stories are just the kind y..."

I'd like to try this author, although the description I heard of one of her books, I forget which, sounds horrid. Something about someone telling the story to a psychiatrist.

[Beth]

I'm reading an ARC now: Cartwheel: A Novel, which I won from Randem House. Next I plan to read Never Go Back because I won it from goodreads. I'll review it because I find that, if I review books, I win more. Lee Child's books aren't literary thrillers, my preferance. But I enjoy his type of thriller every now and then.

[Wendy]

next one id debbie macomber seies 8 8 Sandpiper Way8 Sandpiper Way and Death of Riley. I loved the first molly malone book and into the sries. then will readDaddy's Gone A Hunting. She is my favorite mysery author

[Carmen]

Right now I'm reading The Redeemer by Jo NesboJo Nesbo Collection: The Leopard, the Redeemer, the Snowman, the Devils Star. I have read all the books in his Harry Hole series, albeit out of order. So I'm ready for the release in English of his first, The Bat. Flaggermusmannen Pre-ordered it and am waiting for Kindle to do magic.

[Lee]

They are fabulous books Carmen, I did not want them to end and now have to wait for Harry Hole No 8 the new book 'Police' to come out on September 12.

[Shannon]

Now I am going start on the last book this week which is called The Face by Dean Koontz

Because I loved his books and havent read this one yet

[Sheila]

Next will be Blood Money.

[Beth]

Carmen wrote: "Right now I'm reading The Redeemer by Jo NesboJo Nesbo Collection: The Leopard, the Redeemer, the Snowman, the Devils Star. I have read all the books in his Harry Hole series, albeit out of order. ..."

I've been wanting to try Jo Nesbo. For some reason, though, I never like a book that is a translation, so I've shied away so far.

[Elaine]

am reading Merrick By Anne Rice A liitle of it isregarding vampires Very fast moving and interesting

[Amy]

I plan on reading the Cuckoo's Calling, and I may not of even noticed it if it wasn't until I read that it is J.K. Rowling's pseudonym and that it was a mystery! I hope I love it as much as I loved the HP series and The Casual Vacancy!

[Elaine]

Have just started Sisterhood series as I haven't read many of Fern Michaels so will be enjoying

[Mel]

At the moment I'm reading "1000 Years of Annoying the French", which is to be followed by "Unfinished Tales" by Tolkien. This is because I am reading through all the books in the house and they are next on my husband's book shelf. In a few days hopefully though, I'll be reading "Death in a Scarlet Gown", which will be more my cup of tea :).

[Beth]

Elaine wrote: "am reading Merrick By Anne Rice A liitle of it isregarding vampires Very fast moving and interesting"

NO VAMPIRE BOOKS FOR ME!

[Beth]

Mel wrote: "At the moment I'm reading "1000 Years of Annoying the French", which is to be followed by "Unfinished Tales" by Tolkien. This is because I am reading through all the books in the house and they are..."

What's "1000 Years of Annoying the French" like?

[Mel]

It's good - a light-hearted look at the relationship between England and France, from the Norman Conquest onwards.

[Beth]

Mel wrote: "It's good - a light-hearted look at the relationship between England and France, from the Norman Conquest onwards."

I love that title

[Beth]

The next book I'm reading is Never Go Back. (Did I already say this?) My preference is literary fiction, which this is not, but I read a Lee Child book once before and enjoyed a plot-driven book for a change. So I'll probably like this. I won it from goodreads.

[Beth]

Mel wrote: "It's good - a light-hearted look at the relationship between England and France, from the Norman Conquest onwards."

I love that title

[Beth]

Dave wrote: "Wanna take a short break from mysteries? Need a good laugh? Check out my latest blog entry right here on Goodreads. Dave Gehrke"

Jenni, wouldn't you call this advertising?

[Michael]

Nemesis in Asia by George J. Thomas
won this in a goodreads giveaway. Looks like it will be a good one.

[Olivia "So many books--so little time.""]

Unless I change my mind I'm going to read Dark Angel by Sally Beauman next. It'll be a re-read of a book I read years ago. I read it so long ago much of it will probably be new to me.

[James]

Once I have finished the Chimera vector going to read some Sherlock Holmes stories.

[Sylvia]

James wrote: "Once I have finished the Chimera vector going to read some Sherlock Holmes stories."

Valley of Fear by Doyle is a good one.

[Sylvia]

I'd like to read some good mysteries/thrillers that have an old school feel to them (think Christie, Chandler) but that were written in the last decade or so. Would welcome ideas. Thx.

[Mel]

I'd be happy if you gave my books a go. They are set in the 19th century and I've given them an old fashioned feel with the writing. If you go to the author promotions and giveaways section on this forum you'll find the titles and links.

If they don't seem your cup of tea, then an alternative is a series of books set in the 18th century, which begins with "Death in a Scarlet Gown" by Lexie Conyngham that have received some very good reviews. I've got the first in the series and I'm going to read it tonight or tomorrow.

I know that my local library has a book which is about a 1920's woman who gets involved in mysteries, but which was written very recently. As soon as I remember the title (or return to the library), I'll let you know.

[Bill]

Mel wrote: "It's good - a light-hearted look at the relationship between England and France, from the Norman Conquest onwards."

I read that a couple of months ago, Mel. I quite enjoyed.

At the moment, I'm reading -
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle;
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks; and
Sharpe's Havoc by Bernard Cornwell