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message 801: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte (feeling_slightly_bookish) I'm currently reading 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer, I didn't know much about it at all when I started it, it is actually super creepy and i'd list the genre under Horror. Still, i'm really enjoying it! The suspense is killing me!


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Lucy (mesdupmoi) | 52 comments I'm reading City of Heavenly Fire


message 803: by Amber (new)

Amber (amberterminatorofgoodreads) I'm now reading The Queen of the Tearling


message 804: by Sam (new)

Sam Currently reading the Shack by Young. Had anyone else read it? I'm not sure what to make of it.


message 805: by Becca (new)

Becca Tyler (scrappybec) | 296 comments Just started The Orphan Master's Son--a Pulitzer prize winner.


message 806: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
I've read some seriously terrific books lately.
Atonement
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Elizabeth Is Missing
Cry, the Beloved Country

I'm recommending all. Great stuff!


message 807: by Grace (new)

Grace | 6 comments I'm tying to decide what to read next. It's either going to be Lord of the Flies by William Golding or Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. I'm excited to read both of them. Which one should I read first?


message 808: by Faye, The Dickens Junkie (new)

Faye | 1415 comments Mod
I hate it when I can't decide. Maybe flip a coin?


message 809: by Grace (new)

Grace | 6 comments Faye wrote: "I hate it when I can't decide. Maybe flip a coin?"

Yeah, that would probably be easier :)


message 810: by Faye, The Dickens Junkie (new)

Faye | 1415 comments Mod
Or start both and see which one grabs you the most? They're both good choices!


message 811: by Holly, That Geeky One (new)

Holly (hollycoulson) | 1949 comments Mod
I read Lord of the Flies in half a day, it was so immersive. If you want something relatively short that packs a punch, go for that. :)

As for the other book, I've never heard of it, so I can't really help!

Follow Faye's advice, flip a coin. ;)


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NzingaMarie | 34 comments I'm currently rereading Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto (take that everyone who says I need to get out more lol) and today I'm going to start Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People. I've been eyeing it for a while so I finally borrowed it from my coworker.


message 813: by Amber (new)

Amber (amberterminatorofgoodreads) I'm now reading Illusion and its pretty good for the fifth installment of the Chronicles of Nick series thus far.


message 814: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I just readThe Deserted House by E.T.A Hoffman. It is a really good light ghost/haunted house story.


message 815: by Gavin (new)

Gavin (thewalkingdude) | 209 comments Just started The Decameron


message 816: by Mags (new)

Mags Gourley | 31 comments The Imaginary by AF Harrold


message 817: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Am now reading The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, am about half way through and what can I say; what a fantastic read so far, full of intrigue and suspense, can't wait to find out what the big secret is....

Highly recommended, even though I've not finished it.

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins


message 818: by sonya (new)

sonya marie madden  | 437 comments I'm reading the watchman, by robert crais


message 819: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (last edited Apr 05, 2015 01:26PM) (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
Right now I'm reading Bridge to Terabithia, which is a Newbery Prize winning novel, so I'm spending the whole time trying to figure out who's gonna die. Seems like if it's acclaimed YA someone has to die. Well, No one died in A Wrinkle in Time, but that might be an exception.

So, Who will it be? The best friend? One of the sisters? The Christmas puppy they take with them on their adventures? It's making me crazy.

Otherwise the book is quite good.
I wonder if I'll still think so after the puppy drowns or whatever fresh horror is awaiting me before the end.


message 820: by Tina (new)

Tina Choy | 51 comments I am almost finished Dark Places.


message 821: by Monique (last edited Apr 06, 2015 10:01AM) (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Iasa wrote: "Monique, I loved the The Woman in White. I listened to the audiobook earlier this year whilst I was ill."
He was an amazing writer, have you read any more of his that were as good?


message 822: by Amber (new)

Amber (amberterminatorofgoodreads) I'm reading Illusion and its a pretty good read.


message 823: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I would do a Collins buddy read. I just read the Haunted Hotel. I have the The Woman in White on my to read book shelf.


message 824: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
Cindy,
If you don't find a Buddy reader here, check out the book page for Woman in White. There's probably a group out there that's doing it. I love Collins. WiW was great. Also, The Moonstone. And I have a special fondness for No Name.


message 825: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
Caitlin,
So glad to hear you're reading The Princess Bride. I read it some time before the movie was made and found it hilarious. The movie kinda distills the best parts of the book. They did a really great job with it.

As too Men in Tights, it's only funny if you've seen the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, which should only be viewed while inebriated. Although, Alan Rickman was brilliant as the Sheriff.


message 826: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
Also, I liked Terabithia very much. I can see why it has such an impact on young readers.


message 827: by Becca (new)

Becca Tyler (scrappybec) | 296 comments Caitlin wrote: "Becca wrote: "Just started The Orphan Master's Son--a Pulitzer prize winner."

That looks like a rough one. How was it?"


I read a few pages and decided to put it back on the TBR shelf! :-)


message 828: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Iasa wrote: "Monique, I've only read two of his other works Armadale which I liked but it does drag in places and The Black Robe which I don't think I would recommend, it's just lack..."
Excuse my ignorance but what's a Collins buddy read? I know what a buddy read is, sort of, but why Collins?


message 829: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Hi Iasa, Cindy. Would be up for a buds read haven't got a copy of the Moonstone yet though.


message 830: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments You can get a free Kindle edition at Amazon.


message 831: by Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge (new)

Renee M | 4791 comments Mod
Let me know when you Buddy up to Mr. Collins. I'd love to eavesdrop on your conversation and maybe reread if I have time. SUCH a great, fun, twisty story!


message 832: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Thanks Cindy

Sorry yes Collins..as in Wilkie, doh!!


message 833: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I am looking forward to Buddy up to the Moonstone. Someone asked why Collins. Wilkie Collins came up in this thread. I had just read the Haunted Hotel and Iasa had read the Woman in White. We agreed on the Moonstone, but have not gotten together on a time. Anyone is welcome to join us.


message 834: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments Anytime in May is good for me. I have no preference. My to read shelf is wide open from now through May. I will probably read Northanger Abbey but I can fit in The Moonstone too.


message 835: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Am happy to give this a go during May I've downloaded a copy to iPad, haven't read it before but if anything like the woman in white I won't be disappointed.


message 836: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I have just read samples of the Moonstone. If it is a typical Wilkie Collins book, I don't think we will be disappointed. I have not read Woman in White, but it is on my to read shelf. Haunted Hotel was a very good Collins book.


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message 838: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I am reading Death in the Stocks written by [author:Georgette Heyer|18067. I really like the story and will probably read some more of her books.


message 839: by Sophie (new)

Sophie | 9 comments I'm reading Haze which I'm enjoying as an easy read.

I'm member of another group that is running a game where the other members pick your next book for you from your "to-read" list and I'm hoping it will be one of the new books I got today for my birthday because I'm itching to start one now!


message 840: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments I just read A Rose for Emily a short story by William Faulkner. The ending startled me.


message 841: by Sophie (new)

Sophie | 9 comments I've just started The Devil's Detective. So far I'm enjoying it but it does seem a little slow. Hopefully things will progress a bit faster the further in I get.


message 842: by Kassandra (new)

Kassandra | -1 comments I'm currently reading Blood Red Road. It's enjoyable so far, but I don't think it's going to live up to the hype of being "better than the Hunger Games" - at least not for me.


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sonya marie madden  | 437 comments Au


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sonya marie madden  | 437 comments Audio of the associate


message 845: by sonya (new)

sonya marie madden  | 437 comments Audio of the associate


message 846: by Cindy (new)

Cindy  | 384 comments Any William Faulkner fans? Looking for other good Faulkner short stories. A Rose for Emily was a really good read.


message 847: by Becca (new)

Becca Tyler (scrappybec) | 296 comments I'm reading Villette and love it so far. I've read Jane Eyre 8 or 10 times, but haven't read any of her other novels.


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message 849: by Polyne (new)

Polyne  Кaramagi (polinushka) | 40 comments I'm reading Villette; I'm enjoying it. I'm almost done--only couple of chapter to go. I really sympathize with Lucy Snow: the unreciprocated love. But, I also admire her fortitude. I truly love and feel Lucy Snow. Amazing read!


message 850: by Monique (new)

Monique (monty454) | 130 comments Finished The Rose of Tibet by Lionel Davidson a very good book. Have now started The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie for the Rainbow challenge and Readathon.


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