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Sep 09, 2017 01:12PM
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare & Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Although I own each book, I am listening to the audiobooks. I will sometimes read along, especially if there isn't something I'm getting or a word gets said that I may not understand and/or want to know the spelling to (especially in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy). I listen Shadowhunter Academy when I'm on the computer usually and will listen to Fangirl at night when I'm laying down and/or using my 3DS (yes, I'm an adult woman with a 3DS lol)
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I have just started Bring me home
Hope no one minds if I resurrect this thread:I'm working my way through Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy I started it once but set it aside when I realized it was part of a longer series--and not the first book. (I didn't know so many of Le Carre's books were linked.)
Well, I still haven't read the other books in the series, but I decided not to care. (Especially since I already know the basic story from the most recent film version.) So I've started from the beginning again--and I'm loving it! Can't believe I managed to put it down last time.
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Well I'm techinally reading three books that I was supposed to finish last year. But ever since I graduated College and became an adult I haven't had time to read so I'm reading one book at a time.So the one I'm focusing on is :
Then I will either finish next :
Getting excited and now added this to my must read -- The Immortalists. by Chloe Benjamin
I have been seeing this book all over the place - trying not to read to much of it, however, must be a sign to buy and read.
I have been seeing this book all over the place - trying not to read to much of it, however, must be a sign to buy and read.
@Cassie: I didn't know Night Vale was a book! How is it? Meanwhile, I finished Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. I think I might start reading up on the events that with A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal.
I am (sort of) reading six books right now:Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
4 O'Clock Faculty by Rich Chyz
Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
Whisper by Michael Bray
Political Mercenaries: The Inside Story of How Fundraisers Allowed Billionaires to Take Over Politics by Lindsay Mark Lewis
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College by Doug Lemov
Checked out a book at the Library to see what was current. “Reading Group Choices 2018”. Interesting. Unfortunately it does not show up search so I can add to my reading list. Any idea why? Other years do.
Goal for today - clean out office closet and by afternoon be sitting reading The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian. Have a wonderful day!
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My current reads: (just to name a few and help me diversify base on my mood & work schedule - Hallowed (Blessed #3)
- The Language of Thorns
(if you haven’t Read Leigh Bardugo, you should)
- Slade House
- The Tethered Mage
- Lord Forgive me, but I was a bullshit consultant
- Working with people I want to punch in the throat
Spent a nice part of yesterday reading The Leisure Seeker: by Michael Zadoorian - it's tugging at my heartstrings. Looking to finish the book today.
Just finished reading Godsgrave and now reading they both die at the end and re-reading reven cycle
Finished The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian (4 stars). Emotional strings pulling at my heart. I do not want to give away to much information because the movie is not out yet - and I do not want to ruin it for anyone. Looking forward to seeing the movie when it comes out so I can compare it with the book.
Next read - For One More Day by Mitch Albom. Found this book on my book-shelve. Already read Tuesday with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Both books were 5+ stars - hoping this rates that high also."
Reading The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
Just finished reading The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
Once again Mitch Albom wrote a 5-star book. I can't say enough the inner peace, the excitement, the OMG what can happen next -- definitely a page-turner. I highly recommend this book.
Next book Tom Hanks - Uncommon Type - some stories
Once again Mitch Albom wrote a 5-star book. I can't say enough the inner peace, the excitement, the OMG what can happen next -- definitely a page-turner. I highly recommend this book.
Next book Tom Hanks - Uncommon Type - some stories
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So sorry. Am taking a break from Classics. Currently Reading a nonfiction ( odd for me) A Murder in Music City. Read the book that inspired the series Mindhunter. Got interested in profiling, etc.
Today I will begin Tom Hanks - Uncommon Type = some stories.
Looking forward to reading his book. Afternoon plans -- blanket, book, diet Pepsi and popcorn. Can't ask for a better plan.
Have a wonderful day
Looking forward to reading his book. Afternoon plans -- blanket, book, diet Pepsi and popcorn. Can't ask for a better plan.
Have a wonderful day
Just Finished reading Uncommon Type - some stories by Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks stars on the big screen and now I can say he stars as an author.
The symbolism in the last chapter brought a feeling of joy. I did not expect it to end the way it did - and I was definitely surprised. (can't discuss without spoiling it). I definitely recommend this book of short stories with one common thread between all of them. Out of the 17 stories written the placement of them allowed for a mixture of good solid writing with a mixture of Exciting short stories in between. Very happy that I had the opportunity to read this book.
Next book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Tom Hanks stars on the big screen and now I can say he stars as an author.
The symbolism in the last chapter brought a feeling of joy. I did not expect it to end the way it did - and I was definitely surprised. (can't discuss without spoiling it). I definitely recommend this book of short stories with one common thread between all of them. Out of the 17 stories written the placement of them allowed for a mixture of good solid writing with a mixture of Exciting short stories in between. Very happy that I had the opportunity to read this book.
Next book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Hmm finished 3 books since my Oct post, in addition to the book that I was currently reading. Finished Dec 2017
Redshirts
Finished Jan 2018
Doctor Who: Now We Are Six Hundred: A Collection of Time Lord Verse
Doctor Who: Engines of War
Currently Reading: (Just started today):
My Current Chalenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Links to previous yearly challenges are on post one of my yearly challenge.
I just finished reading The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street and really wishing I had ice cream. As a well-written book, Susan Gilman tells the story of an immigrant coming to America wanting to live the "American dream" as she achieves the goal of going from living in the poorest neighborhoods to living the life of the rich many life lessons and educational lessons provided as this book is definitely a page-turner.
A wonderful read about my favorite food.
A wonderful read about my favorite food.
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I am reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
I am starting The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I read the free download sample and I cannot wait to sit and start this book.
Loneliest girl in the universe.Lexicon.
Hi everyone: Have any of you read any of Clifford Irving's work? I am making my way through his book Final Argument, and I'm wondering if all his stuff is as tawdry as this is. Reading about a man's extramarital affair (and how he lies to his wife) is gross enough, but to hear about him being in a threesome with two women he is not married to was just uncalled for. Thoughts? I am stubborn enough not to abandon the book midway but I wanted to know if his other work is similar.
.5 Stars
I absolutely loved and truly enjoyed reading this book from page 1 until the last page. First time reading Jojo Moyes will be adding more of her books shortly.
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Current reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Reading ‘Nevernoor: The trials of Morrigan Crow’ by Jessica Townsend- only started and already absorbed into a new world.
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Holly wrote: "I think the idea of a 'serialised' book is very interesting now. The only 'modern' book I know to be done like that was Bridget Jones Diary. I don't know if it would work very well today, and the o..."Stephen King did a serialized book...The Green Mile was originally published by 6 monthly installments. A friend and I were useless the last few days before they'd be published... John Saul sort of tried to follow suit with The Blackstone Chronicles.
Just reread Circe for the 5th time, The Song of Achilles, Herodotus Histories, House of Names
No one's been in here for awhile, but I'm currently reading "the Rules of Magic" by Alice Hoffman. I have to say, and I've been reading a lot of Hoffman's books lately, I'm not liking this one as much as some others. It seems passionless somehow.
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I've finished Sonnets from the Portuguese and started
.I'm currently reading this along with
and
The latter I am reading 2 editions simultaneously, the second one has all VG's letters, I've just realised how many all means. This is the longest book I've read, I'm now giving myself to the end of the year to finish it.
Wow it has been a while since I've posted on this thread. Sometime middle of last year.OK so right now I am lazily gliding through 1984. A sort of re-read for me. I think in High School I started to read it but never finished. Several years ago I saw the 1984 movie with John Hurt I should probably try to re-watch that sometime. I probably need to purchase a copy I don't think I have the DVD .
Anyway there are some aspects to 1984 that are eerily similar to some of today's society. Orwell was pretty right on with the huge telescreens all over the place.
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Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir (other topics)Sonnets from the Portuguese (other topics)
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