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[Leah]

About halfway through The Never List and really enjoying it so far. Dark and well-written.

[Dustin]

Since I'm done with The Catcher in the Rye, I thought it would an excellent opportunity to make further progress in my re-read of A Clash of Kings (which is moving along smoothly, BTW,) but yesterday I started We Live in Water: Stories. It's Jess Walter's first short story collections. I've only read the first one, but I'm really digging it a lot. I HIGHLY recommend this author!!

[Brittany]

Leah, that book sounds really good!

I'm currently finishing up the Jessica Darling series (coming of age YA type) and then hope to tackle this pile of books I've won through Goodreads.

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Adam wrote: "Still have not picked up Joyland. Really jonesing to read it!"

Me too Adam! Just wish it were available in digital format.

[Rick]

I'm part way through 'The Last Detective' by Ben Winters. I won a copy of the second in the series, so I need to finish this first. I also just won a copy of 'Sloughing Off the Rot', by Lance Carbuncle. That looks like a very bizarre book, pretty excited to start And I just ordered a copy of 'Screamscapes' by Evans Light. I haven't read anything by Evans or Adam, so I'm really excited to get that and get started!

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You won't be disappointed Rick. The Light Brothers are both excellent writers.

[Dustin]

Leah wrote: "About halfway through The Never List and really enjoying it so far. Dark and well-written."

This sounds right up my alley, Leah! Thank you for sharing with the group.:)

[Dustin]

Cindy wrote: "You won't be disappointed Rick. The Light Brothers are both excellent writers."

I've yet to read Evans, and only one story of Adam's, but Vengeance By The Foot is quite good, I loved it! I should be reading Screamscapes sometime soon.

[Janie]

Currently reading City of Bones.

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I am interested in how that one turns out for you Janie. Someone left a copy laying around at work and it's still there :)

[Lina]

Currently reading Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling aaand The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights. Trying to get through tree thick books this summer.

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Lina wrote: "Currently reading Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling aaand The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights. Trying to get through tree thick books this summer."

The first two are on my to-read list. I will eventually get to them.

[Lina]

Cindy wrote: "Lina wrote: "Currently reading Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling aaand The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights. Trying to get through tree thick boo..."

I don't think The Casual Vacancy is worth it though... It's a bit fluttering (in my opinion).

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Thanks for the heads up Lina.

[Adam]

I just started DESERT PLACES by Blake Crouch. It is a freebie on Amazon today. What luck! I've been wanting to read this one for quite some time.

[GeneralTHC]

Adam wrote: "I just started DESERT PLACES by Blake Crouch. It is a freebie on Amazon today. What luck! I've been wanting to read this one for quite some time."

I have a pdf of that. I haven't read it yet, though. I think I will snag the mobi file though. Thanks!

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Hmm, I was just looking through my 86 free books on my Kindle and don't have this one. Not that I'll ever get the time to read it, but what the heck.

[Adam]

I discovered Crouch when I read PINES. That book floored me. After reading a couple of his others, I am a huge fan.

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Well, I might just have to MAKE the time to read it. I can do it, just need to manage my time a little better. I can do it!!

[Adam]

Relax, Cindy. This is the CASUAL readers group. :). I have about 800 books on my TBR list. I am sure I'll read some of them before I die, but I keep finding interesting books that I MUST read now.

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Ahh, I was just half joking around Adam. Of course, we will never be able to read all of them. But, it is fun trying.

[Michelle]

Wow Adam ... 800 books on your TBR list? I don't feel as bad now :)
I was given Casual Vacancy as a gift and honestly couldn't finish it. I don't think I even made the half way point. I heard about it being a slow start but then really picked up and was a good read.
Thanks for the mention of Desert Places ... just picked it up.

[Lina]

Michelle wrote: "Wow Adam ... 800 books on your TBR list? I don't feel as bad now :)
I was given Casual Vacancy as a gift and honestly couldn't finish it. I don't think I even made the half way point. I heard about..."

I've read like 25 % of it, and I just want it to be over. But I pledge to read it, seeing as JK Rowling is JK Rowling and hopefully has a better ending than start.

[Adam]

You're welcome, Michelle. I'm already 12% into Desert Places and I only put it down so I could get back to my own writing. Just like all the other Crouch novels I have had the pleasure of reading, this one grabs you and doesn't let go.

[Jordan]

Currently, reading a collection of H.P. Lovecraft stories. I won a copy of The Book Of Cthulhu II, a tribute collection, so I figured I should read the real thing first.....

Also, the relaunched Swamp Thing/Animal Man series. Also because I won some of them via Firstreads.

Series I'm in the middle of, cycling through as I can get to the library:
Neil Gaiman's Sandman, because I finally managed to find it and its awesome.
Scott Snyder's American Vampire, because Stephen King.
Mike Carey's The Unwritten, because I was curious and OH MY GOODNESS HOW INCREDIBLE IS THIS?!?
Bill Willingham's Fables, because I finally live close to a library that has it.

[Rick]

Jordan wrote: "Currently, reading a collection of H.P. Lovecraft stories. I won a copy of The Book Of Cthulhu II, a tribute collection, so I figured I should read the real thing first.....

Also, the relaunched S..."

Jordan, I am a huge Sandman fan! I have The Absolute Sandman 1 & 2, and they are fantastic collections of these comics (though way too pricey).

[Dustin]

Adam wrote: "Relax, Cindy. This is the CASUAL readers group. :). I have about 800 books on my TBR list. I am sure I'll read some of them before I die, but I keep finding interesting books that I MUST read now."

Hey, you and me both, Adam! I think my TBR shelf is about half of yours, but the concept's the same. And it'll never be sated! We may not read every book that interests us, but we sure as heck can try, right? The journey's half the fun, I say!

[Dustin]

I'm rather interested in The Casual Vacancy, actually, I have been since I first heard about Rowling branching away from the Harry Potter books. I cannot wait!

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I also got a copy of The Casual Vacancy due to high curiosity. I'm planning of reading it within the next few months. If any of you have read it, I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on the book.

Happy reading! :)

[Lina]

Antonello wrote: "I also got a copy of The Casual Vacancy due to high curiosity. I'm planning of reading it within the next few months. If any of you have read it, I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on ..."

The thing about the book, is that it is not exactly poorly written. But it is a bit fluttering, due to Rowlings choice of using very many peoples point of views. I can't keep track of everyone, and I can't connect with the characters. It's also sort of a difficult language, she uses a lot of big words, and, yes, it's branching out, but there isn't really a good flow throughout the book. That's how I feel anyway. But a) I've only read about 25 per cent of the book, and b) English is not my mother tongue.

[Brittany]

I'm about to finish Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother: A Contemporary Teen Fantasy Romance and I'm debating what I want to read next... probably Jane Bites Back. Not sure.

[Adam]

I loved the Harry Potter series, but find I have 0 motivation to read Rowlings' new book. I have yet to hear a positive review from anyone I know that's read it. It seems that a lot of people simply give up on it.

[Dustin]

Antonello wrote: "I also got a copy of The Casual Vacancy due to high curiosity. I'm planning of reading it within the next few months. If any of you have read it, I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on ..."

All the reviews I've seen have been rather mixed, Antonello.. which for me is all the more incentive to give it a go!

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Adam wrote: "I loved the Harry Potter series, but find I have 0 motivation to read Rowlings' new book. I have yet to hear a positive review from anyone I know that's read it. It seems that a lot of people simpl..."

Interesting.

[Brenda]

I just started . It's pretty good so far!

[Adam]

Reading Thicker Than Blood. This is the Andrew Thomas/Luther Kite series from Blake Crouch. Unputdownable.

[Michelle]

Just got Changes by Jim Butcher tonight. I've loved the books from the Dresden Files series so far and I've been anxious to read more. This one was a steal at $2.00 in the clearance bin at B&N so I had to get it. I'll set the many others that I'm currently reading aside for a short time while I read this.

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LOVE the clearance bins!!

[Addy]

Hey all. Was wonderin if anyone has read a book about a girl who falls in love with a character from a book she's reading and then I think he comes to life. I can't remember who wrote it. Ring a bell to anyone?

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Is this the one you are thinking of? Between the Lines

[Erica]

I'm currently reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.

[Anthea]

I'm reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared (sort of a Swedish Forrest Gump) and also listening to Anthony Bourdain's Medium Raw while walking.

[GeneralTHC]

Anthea wrote: "I'm reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared (sort of a Swedish Forrest Gump)"

My thoughts exactly.

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Just curious, is this fiction or non-fiction James. I'm in too big of a hurry today to look stuff up. And a bit lazy. Glad you are enjoying the book.

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Wait a minute. You said "novel". Guess it's fiction.

[Dustin]

Michelle wrote: "Just got Changes by Jim Butcher tonight. I've loved the books from the Dresden Files series so far and I've been anxious to read more. This one was a steal at $2.00 in the clearance bin at B&N so I..."

Yaay, for outstanding deals, Michelle!!

[Dustin]

I finished over the weekend, I'm now 122 pages into !!

[Addy]

Yes Cindy! You're awesome! Thanks a bunch! Been wracking my head on this one for days.

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Addy wrote: "Yes Cindy! You're awesome! Thanks a bunch! Been wracking my head on this one for days."

You are quite welcome. Glad to help.

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James wrote: "Cindy- It is definitely a work of fiction :)"

Yes, I was just a bit slow on the take when I first read the post. Have been pushing myself way too hard lately and to the point of exhaustion. Just took me a little longer than it should to figure out. Thanks James.