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I think the sequel just came out or at least another Mr whiffle maybe not a sequel
well, I am out of control.I started my Z book, El juego del ángel but I was sick this week and did not feel like takling a chunster in Spanish so I put it aside and started my cozy book, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. I am enjoying it so far.
On audio, I am done with the latest Dexter. Well, it's done. that's pretty much sums it up. I am currently listening to Winter of Secrets, the 3rd of the Molly Smith series.
I just finished Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Really enjoyed it. Next, I will be jumping into my tea-cozy read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
A couple of days ago I finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I really enjoyed it :). Gaiman has such an original imagination. And I only discovered him thanks to a group read in this group! Now I am reading Of Mice and Men. I hadn't read a classic in a while and wanted to catch up a bit. It's the first book I read by John Steinbeck and I really like his style and how he portrays human nature. I will probably finish it tonight and then start The Snow Child for the group read. I just picked it up from the library today together with A Pocket Full of Rye, which I am saving for the toppler next weekend.
I'm looking forward to your comments on The Snow Child Kirila. I've been feeling a bit lonely in that thread so far!
Helen wrote: "I've just finished The Last Sherlock Holmes Story which was absolutely epic. the most enormous bombshell landed somewhere 2/3 in and was stunning in it's inventiveness. Got to be the b..."Like I needed another SH book, but your post "forced" me to go back to the B & N website to look for it. Thanks, Helen!
I finally finished Under the Never Sky and The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains for my ABC challenge and started White Horse last night. I thought the Veronica Rossi book was okay. I know that the 2nd is available and the third will be out in Jan 2014, but I am in no hurry.
I totally enjoyed the Owen Wister book on audio and will be looking forward to reading/listening to more in the future.
I am really enjoying Brandon Sanderson's books at the moment. As for other fantasy writer's that take an age between books, while I moan and hope and wish for the book to come out soon because I NEED to know what happens, I kind of secretly like moaning about it - perhaps that's a British thing!
I would hate working to a deadline for a book if I wrote (which I don't) and then add to that all the fans going on - talk about pressure.
I've just finished reading Doctor Sleep which was great. Now I'm back on my alphabet with Yesterday's Gone: Season One.
That's OK Cherie - always glad to be of assistance >;-)
I shall not be recommending my X book. X Isle was probably written for teenage boys, and I'm neither of those. not badly written, but really not my cup of tea.
I shall not be recommending my X book. X Isle was probably written for teenage boys, and I'm neither of those. not badly written, but really not my cup of tea.
Travis of NNY wrote: "I agree an author needs to take however long they need to produce quality . I was simply saying it is nice to have one who is fairly speedy. I also would be surprised if 5 or 10 years from now he is still able to produce in such abundance." Oh and I agree. Sorry, I seemed a bit harsher in the light of day than what I thought I said last night. Also, rewritting the comment 4 times did mean my last attempt was a lot more cut down than the first.
I have had the same thought though too. I'm sure Sanderson will burn himself out at this rate, but lucky for his fans there is a steady stream of books in the meantime.
And it is great that Pat Rothfuss produces so much other stuff for his fans. He does strike me as an incredibly distractable man though lol. Did you guys read his Facebook post about sexism the other day? Brilliant.
Sarah wrote: "As for other fantasy writer's that take an age between books, while I moan and hope and wish for the book to come out soon because I NEED to know what happens, I kind of secretly like moaning about it - perhaps that's a British thing!"
Lol!
Started
and to my surprise loving it. Generally I have found Bradbury s ideas interesting I tend to find his books a bit dry but not this one. Maybe there is hope for more enjoyable reads for me in Bradbury's catalog. I have noticed so far there is a certain similarity to the
or vice versa seeing as Bradbury came first
I am currently reading Ghost Story by Peter Straub. I wanted a really good "scary" book, and was told this was one. Enjoying it so far.
I just finished reading
. I had forgotten how much I liked these fast reads. So I'm cozy at home on a rainy day off just reading away. Now I have the 8th in the series,
, or maybe I'll start
. I had to laugh at the librarian' s expression when she checked out that one for me yesterday. Didn't help that I also checked out the second in the series. I told her I was planning menus.
I read through The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie in one sitting last night. I really liked it, it was very funny and I loved Flavia. If the rest of the series comes across my path, I would read them. This was my first cozy ever!I'm not sure what I'm going to start next, possibly Kim for another group book read or Cold Comfort Farm for another wintery title book.
I also am in the middle of Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home, so I might try to finish that as well.
I only have one more final left and then I'm on winter break! Let the reading begin!
I listened to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (was free from Audible) last night. It was a fun, quick listen. I never knew it was such a short story. Ben Stiller did well with the narration and it was fun to hear that even he sits in his car to listen to the end of a story. I am reading Odd and the Frost Giants for the Dec Group Read book. I am about half way through after starting it before work this morning.
I started Hood. It was the next audiobook on my list. I think that for 2014, I'm going to apply the same strategy to my print and ebooks - read them in the order in which I acquire them. Except I'm sure challenges, group reads, topplers, and buddy reads will put a stop to that plan in short order.
Dem, I've just started The Goldfinch yesterday. It seems you didn't really enjoy it. I'm only 12 pages done, so I can't say nothing yet. Good to know your opinion anyway.
Sandra wrote: "Dem, I've just started The Goldfinch yesterday. It seems you didn't really enjoy it. I'm only 12 pages done, so I can't say nothing yet. Good to know your opinion anyway."Oh Sandra, keep in mind that the majority of readers loved it and happy reading.
Oh Sandra..."I know! To be honest, it wasn't even in my TBR list. I just went to the library and it was in the "Lucky Day" shelf, (the waiting list has more than 30 people), and so many of my friend liked it that I finally checked it out. Though I wasn't really sure of an almost 800 pages long book at this moment when I'm trying to finish a few books before the year ends.
I'm happy I'm giving it a try, but your review makes me feel less guilty if I couldn't go through it. In any case, if I didn't finish it now (I can't renew) I'll probably check it out again later.
Set aside The Bones Of Paris because it seems a bit predictable. Picked up Doctor Sleep, read The Shining years ago, and I am curious to see whatever happened to Danny Torrance
Travis of NNY wrote: "Started and to my surprise loving it. Generally I have found Bradbury s ideas interesting I tend to find his books a bit dry but not this one. May..."I really liked The Night Circus so I've added Something Wicked... to my TBR. Sounds intriguing and I've not read any of Ray Bradbury's nooks yet.
Sarah wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "Started and to my surprise loving it. Generally I have found Bradbury s ideas interesting I tend to find his books a bit dry..."Don't get me wrong the plots are very different but its the poetic writing and the magicalness of the circus I find similar. Still I very much enjoyed it and pretty sure you will too
Travis of NNY wrote: "Don't get me wrong the plots are very different but its the poetic writing and the magicalness of the circus I find similar. Still I very much enjoyed it and pretty sure you will too "Sounds perfect - it was the poetic writing and the magicalness that made the book for me so I will bump this one up my list!
So I've abandoned my Y read Yesterday's Gone: Season One and have decided to listen to The Yard instead. I am also starting my Z read Zoo so hopefully my alphabet will be done by the Toppler!
Sarah wrote: "So I've abandoned my Y read Yesterday's Gone: Season One and have decided to listen to The Yard instead. I am also starting my Z read Zoo so hopefull..."Almost there Sarah! I hope you enjoy 'The Yard' more :)
I finished The Snow Child for the monthly read and realy liked it. Next I'll start my monthly challenge read, Strawberry Shortcake Murder
This morning I'm finishing listening to Insurgent since it came off hold from my library this week. Later I'll be reading my DTB, Men of Maize for a challenge in another group. On my Kindle Fire I have The Emperor of All Maladies for a buddy read. When it's 32 degrees in Texas, it's a good day to curl up and read!
I finished A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets. I am a huge cat lover so I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read and it was really heartwarming as well. I gave it 4 stars.I am also just over halfway through The Collector which is really good so far.
Sarah wrote: "So I've abandoned my Y read Yesterday's Gone: Season One and have decided to listen to The Yard instead. I am also starting my Z read Zoo so hopefull..."I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of The Yard. I quite enjoyed it.
Theresa~OctoberLace wrote: "...Later I'll be reading my DTB, Men of Maize for a challenge in another group. ..."Are you using Men of Maize for the YLTO! challenge as well?
Almeta wrote: "Theresa~OctoberLace wrote: "...Later I'll be reading my DTB, Men of Maize for a challenge in another group. ..."Are you using Men of Maize for the YLTO! challenge as well?"
Almeta, Men of Maize would not qualify for the YLTO! challenge. It does have food in the name but is not designated as a cozy mystery.
Theresa~OctoberLace wrote: "Almeta, Men of Maize would not qualify for the YLTO! challenge. It does have food in the name but is not designated as a cozy mystery. ..."Oh yeah. Duh, what was I thinking?☻
I finished The Collector
. I really enjoyed this book, it is a thought-provoking, chilling and at times, disturbing, psychological study into the minds and motives of an abductor and his victim. John Fowles really gets inside the heads of his two characters and this is definitely a book that gets you asking questions. I gave it 5 stars.I am now going to start reading The Snow Child
for the December group read.
I finished White Horse last night. I thought it was wonderfully done. So many great lines to quote from and the author kept me guessing right up to the very end of the story about what was going to happen. This is NOT about a horse, as I thought when I added it to my ABC list. It is a story about what "could happen" to humanity but with much less gore and killing, although there is some. It is more about endurance and keeping "keeping on". I will be starting The Xibalba Murders tonight. Getting down to the wire on my ABC challenge.
Just 2 more after the X book. It's a quick one, Cherie, and 3 weeks left. Almost done!
Roz, My last two are Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean and Zuleika Dobson by Sir Max Beerbohm
Good Reads is giving me a headache. It has been acting up most of the day and evening. Time for me to go to bed!
Started The Name of the Wind which as soon as we can spend a little less time talking about loots the happier I'll be. Got some dead bodies so my interest is peaked once again.
I finished The Goldfinch which was not about the underground art scene but if you like reading about copious amounts of drug use- go for it ( 1 star from me).I am about halfway through Burial Rites which I am liking much better.
I've just finished my alphabet reads which I enjoyed and I am now starting the group read The Snow Child.
I started reading The Bookman's Tale for my real life bookclub. I was sitting at the tireshop, waiting for them to put my new winter tires on when I started it. I was pulled into it immediately, which is quite strange. Usually, if I'm in a waiting room, I have a hard time concentrating because I get distracted easily. Hopefully, that will be an indication that the book will be good.
I've started A Year in the Village of Eternity: The Lifestyle of Longevity in Campodimele, Italy for my Y alphabet (Year of wonders still lost in the reservation system) and have Corduroy Mansions for this months book club read.
Nearly there...
Nearly there...
Marnie wrote: "I finished The Goldfinch which was not about the underground art scene but if you like reading about copious amounts of drug use- go for it ( 1 star from me).I am about halfway th..."
I felt the same about Goldfinch - but I loved Burial Rites.
Finished The Name of the Wind and started The Android's Dream not too far into it but John Scalzi sure thinks he's some sort of comedian
Dem wrote: "Marnie wrote: "I finished The Goldfinch which was not about the underground art scene but if you like reading about copious amounts of drug use- go for it ( 1 star from me).I am a..."
I was glad to read your comments Dem.... I thought I was the only one who didn't " get it"- which would not be the first time. My husband and I read this book together and it became something of a joke " 61% in and still not talking art..."
I sent him off to read Gone Girl while I started Burial Ritesand we are both much happier :).
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Don't know. Upon its release it practically sold out immediately. I guess he has a large fan base.