What Are You Reading and Why? July 2013

[Marnie]

Lisa - I must be stalking your reading list :) both books are grabbing my attention- I'm surprised at how much I am enjoying Forbidden- but I am!

[Lisa]

Marnie wrote: "Lisa - I must be stalking your reading list :) both books are grabbing my attention- I'm surprised at how much I am enjoying Forbidden- but I am!"

Lol Marnie! Great minds think alike as they say ;) I am glad you are enjoying both of those books. Forbidden just gets better and better. I wasn't sure if I would like it either before I read it but it blew me away. I was very pleasantly surprised :)

[Kimberly]

Lisa wrote: "I finished Comanche Moon which I loved and rated 5 stars. Here is my review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I will be starting Rivers of London [..."

So glad you liked Comanche Moon Lisa! I read it last summer and loved it. I bought about a dozen of her books in the last couple months!

[Kimberly]

Marnie wrote: "I am about half way through Outlander and have also started Forbidden.I remember this book kept coming up during the Toppler. I don't remember putting it on hold at the library but apparently I did..."

Two of my favourite novels! Hope you're enjoying both Marnie.

[Kimberly]

Finished which surprised me a lot. I didn't expect to enjoy it that much but wanted to give it a try. As much as I love graphic novels/comics I don't have a good track record with this type of sequential art/novel type but I gave it 4 stars.

and I finished which I loved. 5 stars.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

I am back and alive from my week in Thailand. I read Invisible Monsters for my i read on the plane over there, as I really liked Fight Club and my housemates loved others by him (Lullaby for example). This one was a lot of rubbish though. A couple of stars for Chuck Palahniuk style twists.

Now half way through Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. I was hoping to get more read but they turned the lights out on the plane home and I felt mean having my reading light on. Enjoying it, but really wish the big,exciting part of the book would start soon. I'm a little over all the world building without too much action (there is a bit) after 500pp.

[Janice, Moderator]

Welcome back Rusalka! We missed you. :)

[AmyK]

Welcome back Rusalka!!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Thanks guys. Wish i was still on holiday a little but it is nice to be home. The poor chickens are a little over being hugged.

[Chrissie]

Hope you had a great time, Rusalka!

[Sarah]

Rusalka wrote: "I am back and alive from my week in Thailand. I read Invisible Monsters for my i read on the plane over there, as I really liked Fight Club and my housemates loved others by him (Lullaby for exampl..."

Welcome back Rusalka. Well you've made it further in Jonathan Strange than I did - I gave up about 450 pages in as like you say there was too much world building and not enough action.

[Lisa]

Rusalka wrote: "I am back and alive from my week in Thailand. I read Invisible Monsters for my i read on the plane over there, as I really liked Fight Club and my housemates loved others by him (Lullaby for exampl..."

Rusalka, you are back! Did you have a good time? Jonathan Strange has been sitting on my TBR pile for months now but I keep putting it off. I really want to read it but the length intimidates me a bit.

[Lisa]

Kimberly wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I finished Comanche Moon which I loved and rated 5 stars. Here is my review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I will be starting River..."

Comanche Moon was brilliant Kimberly! It was my first book by Catherine Anderson and I think she is a great writer and I will definitely be reading more books by her. I will probably read the next book in this particular series, Comanche Heart, first as I really want to find out what happens to Amy.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Thanks guys, I had a wonderful time. Although it is hard not to when this is your view out of your hut everyday:


There were 21 of us who descended on Railay Beach in Thailand (including my friend's grandma, mum and her boyfriend. I was impressed!) It was our treat to ourselves as most of us are turning 30 this year. The others are turning 30 next year, so who knows what may happen! But lots of relaxing, exploring, drinking, climbing, reading, board games on the beach, swimming, muy thai watching, thai cooking learning, lady-boy meeting, and many, many massages. A great holiday really.

I can see so much potential in Jonathan Strange, I have to finish. And at 500pps, I don't want to give up as that's an entire book I have read with no count towards the alphabet. I had Lexx taunting me in the airport in Sydney saying "Your last chance to get another i book! If not, you'll have to read the whole thing!" Bastard.

[Sarah]

Looks amazing Rusalka. Very jealous!

[Marnie]

What a beautiful view Rusalka! Thailand is on my bucket list.

[Lisa]

Thailand looks lovely Rusalka!

[Kimberly]

Lisa wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I finished Comanche Moon which I loved and rated 5 stars. Here is my review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I will ..."

You won't be disappointed! Comanche Heart was very good too :)

[Samantha A]

I just attempted a Harlan Coben book and couldn't get past 33 pages.. His writing style is too poor for my taste.

Thinking of moving on to either Desperation or Under the Dome.

[Kimberly]

I'm reading and and still reading on my cellphone.

[Sarah]

I've just started reading Only the Innocent which I am reading for the EU challenge. I bought it ages ago and forgot what it was about so when I read the first half dozen pages this morning it was an interesting surprise.

[[deleted user]]

I've started The Shadow of the Wind, which will complete my alphabet. Not that I've picked a chunkster to finish or anything...

[Marnie]

About to start The Kill Artist? I am looking for something fun and easy to read. It might even count for my EU challenge but I need to read it first to see if it qualifies.

[Esther]

Rusalka wrote: "Thanks guys, I had a wonderful time. Although it is hard not to when this is your view out of your hut everyday:


There were 21 of us who descended on Railay Beach in Thailand (including my frien..."

Nice! And it sounds like you have fun.
Welcome back!

[Esther]

Helen wrote: "I've started The Shadow of the Wind, which will complete my alphabet. Not that I've picked a chunkster to finish or anything..."

Oh.... I loved that book. The sequel is on my list for the alphabet challenge...

[Esther]

Marnie wrote: "About to start The Kill Artist? I am looking for something fun and easy to read. It might even count for my EU challenge but I need to read it first to see if it qualifies."

Let me know how you like it. I have it in my to read pile by my bed.

[Almeta]

Esther wrote: "
Oh.... I loved that book. The sequel is on my list for the alphabet challenge..."

I have the 3rd for my z alphabet challenge. I feel as though I should go back and re-read the first and second again before I start! Plus now there is a prequel.☻

[Esther]

Almeta wrote: "Esther wrote: "
Oh.... I loved that book. The sequel is on my list for the alphabet challenge..."

I have the 3rd for my z alphabet challenge. I feel as though I should go back and re-read the fir..."

Prequel? Ohhhh, i missed this one. Yeah!

[Almeta]

Esther wrote: "Prequel? Ohhhh, i missed this one. Yeah! ..."

I think The Rose of Fire is is about the library itself.

I also think that the English language version is available only in eBook.

[Shannon]

Am reading . I had picked this up at a library sale and had not heard of it before but often enjoy these Chinese historical novels. So far I am enjoying it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Am reading . I had picked this up at a library sale and had not heard of it before but often enjoy these Chinese historical novels. So far I am enjoying it."

I'm intrigued! I've added it to my wishlist and am looking forward to your comments when you finish!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Let me know how it turns out. I've had it on my bookshelf for about 10 years and just never got to it.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished NOS4A2 and gave it 5 stars. While I was listening to "Audible hopes you have enjoyed this audiobook", I was lamenting that it was over. I will definitely read this again.

Next up is Jack of Diamonds and Fiji: A Novel.

[Kimberly]

I finished Notorious Nineteen 5 stars.

[Sarah]

Janice wrote: "I finished NOS4A2 and gave it 5 stars. While I was listening to "Audible hopes you have enjoyed this audiobook", I was lamenting that it was over. I will definitely read this again.

Next up is..."

Glad you enjoyed NOS4A2. I'm looking forward to reading his other books. Have you read any of the others at all?

[Chrissie]

Janice, what does the title NOS4A2 mean? I don't get it.

[Esther]

Janice wrote: "I finished NOS4A2 and gave it 5 stars. While I was listening to "Audible hopes you have enjoyed this audiobook", I was lamenting that it was over. I will definitely read this again.

Next up is..."
I liked it too.

Chrissie, Read it aloud "Nos-Four-A-Two".

[Chrissie]

Janice, I have said this aloud, but I still don't understand. I guess I am thick headed. I DO NOT understand! I am annoyed at myself.

[Lisa]

Chrissie wrote: "Janice, I have said this aloud, but I still don't understand. I guess I am thick headed. I DO NOT understand! I am annoyed at myself."

Don't put yourself down Chrissie :)

NOS4A2 = NOSFERATU (This is a cult German horror film from the 1920's about a vampire). I haven't read NOS4A2 yet but I am assuming that there is a vampire connection in there somewhere seeing as the title is a play on the word NOSFERATU.

[Janice, Moderator]

Nosferatu is the German word for Vampire. The story is about a man who "saves" children, taking them to Christmasland (where it is Christmas every day for eternity) in his car. The license plate is NOS4a2.

[Chrissie]

Thank you, Janice. I did not know the German word.

[[deleted user]]

I've finished The Shadow of the Wind, and completely loved it.
That also finished the alphabet (first time round). Now, do I want to do it all again, but by title?

Seeing I have American Gods on the go, it possibly looks like it.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Grats Helen!!

[Janice, Moderator]

I started Jack of Diamonds today, for my alphabet challenge. Yahooo!

It's kind of a chuckle to listen to an Australian narrator try to nail a Canadian accent. He's doing a passable job, though.

[Samantha A]

I'm reading Desperation-Stephen King!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "I started Jack of Diamonds today, for my alphabet challenge. Yahooo!

It's kind of a chuckle to listen to an Australian narrator try to nail a Canadian accent. He's doing a passable job, though."

Hah! Glad it goes both ways.

[Kimberly]

I think I'm going to start

[Janice, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "Hah! Glad it goes both ways. "

Yes, it goes both ways. I was thinking of you when I wrote that.

[Chrissie]

I just finished: The Guns of August. I read the audiobook format.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Anybody who says this is easy to do is ......well, bending the truth!

Now I need something easy, and I hope captivating. I will soon start: Cold Sassy Tree. I have heard it is similar to To Kill a Mockingbird. Can it compare?

[Travis]

Well to catch up the series as far as it is currently written, finally jumped into this one will take a couple days to say the least