What Are You Currently Reading? (doesn't have to be an Aussie book) - Part 2 Showing 1,901-1,950 of 3,421

[Carolyn]

Ooops! Started reading the first few pages The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey then realised it's in next month's challenge so I'll have to put it aside till next Wednesday. Looks really good though!

Instead I've started The Horse Thief by Tea Cooper.

[Diana]

I started After Cleo by Helen Brown. I read all the cat books.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Currently reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Nearly half way through but not sure if I'm going to continue. It's not overly terrifying yet it's like a constant fea..."

I enjoyed that one Owl! But I am a fan of dystopian books.

[Marianne]

As well as my usual bedside read, I have two books on the go because of weight: Sherlock Holmes: The Australian Casebook is a hardcover that weighs over a kilo, so it's OK for my treadmill/at home read, but a bit much to carry on my walks, for which I have started The Accident on the A35

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Ooops! Started reading the first few pages The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey then realised it's in next month's challenge so I'll ha..."

Loved The Horse Thief :)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Ooops! Started reading the first few pages The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey then realised it's in next month's chal..."

I'm enjoying it Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good :)

[Li'l Owl]

Phrynne wrote: "Li'l Owl wrote: "Currently reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Nearly half way through but not sure if I'm going to continue. It's not overly terrifying yet it's li..."

I partly chose it after seeing your review!
I think the subject matter and the writing is good and I'm enjoying it, Phrynne, and I'm thinking I'll finish it as I'm dying (hehe) to know what happens! The only problem is that with blocking out all the outside and then wearing blindfolds when outdoors, I'm feeling claustrophobic as it's like I'm unable to see either! It's that well written!
Small doses required!

[Li'l Owl]

Currently reading
In the Woods by Tana French About ¼ way and it's great so far!

Unlucky 13 by Maxine Paetro/James Patterson
Nearly ¾ way nerve wracking as ever!

Bird Box by Josh Malerman
In small doses!

[Krystal]

Marianne wrote: "As well as my usual bedside read, I have two books on the go because of weight: Sherlock Holmes: The Australian Casebook is a hardcover that weighs over a kilo, so it's OK for my tr..."

I can understand this - always save my smaller books for travel! But when you say your walks ... do you read while walking?! Or just to-and-from places?

I remember reading while walking home from school as a kid, I'm sad I lost the talent of reading and walking at the same time!

[Krystal]

Finally onto my giveaway win The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn and keenly excited for it, though the opening is a little confusing.

[Marianne]

Krystal wrote: "Finally onto my giveaway win The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn and keenly excited for it, though the opening is a little confusing."

This is a great read!

[Ryan]

Krystal wrote: "I remember reading while walking home from school as a kid, I'm sad I lost the talent of reading and walking at the same time!"

I read part of Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West while walking home from dropping my car off for a service, and then walking back to pick it up when it was ready. It was surreal. It was a typical 35 degree dry January day and the book is set in the Sonoran Desert.

[Marianne]

Krystal wrote: "Marianne wrote: "As well as my usual bedside read, I have two books on the go because of weight: Sherlock Holmes: The Australian Casebook is a hardcover that weighs over a kilo, so ..."

Yes, Krystal, that's exactly what I mean, I walk to the nearby beach, reading as I walk along.

[Krystal]

Ryan wrote: "I read part of Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West while walking home from dropping my car off for a service, and then walking back to pick it up when it was ready. It was surreal. It was a typical 35 degree dry January day and the book is set in the Sonoran Desert."

Oh wow that would have been an incredible reading experience!

Marianne wrote: "Yes, Krystal, that's exactly what I mean, I walk to the nearby beach, reading as I walk along."

Sounds like a fantastic pastime Marianne!

Closest I come is reading on a stationary bike at the gym lol

[Diana]

The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith all lined up for the November Challenge.

[Ryan]

I just started the very modern, extremely speculative Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer. I also neglected to mention that a couple of weeks ago I began reading Victoria Aveyard's derivative YA fantasy Red Queen.

[Angela]

Stuart MacBride is an automatic buy for me. I'm currently reading his new release

[Diana]

Just about to start A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Angela wrote: "Stuart MacBride is an automatic buy for me. I'm currently reading his new release "

I'm way behind in his books! Must get into them again..

[Angela]

Diana wrote: "Just about to start A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore"

I just checked it out - looks like a fun read and different. I went to Amazon and bought it. Will start it after the books I've got listed to read next!

[Diana]

Angela wrote: "Diana wrote: "Just about to start A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore"

I just checked it out - looks like a fun read and different. I went to Amazon and bought it. Will st..."

I love Christopher Moore books, they're a little off centre and so much fun.

[Ryan]

I'm reading Dracula.

[Sally906]

I’ve retreated back into my tweens and reading my way through Enid Blytons Mallory Towers series.

Currently i am up to book 4 Upper Fourth at Malory Towers - I went to an English boarding school and it was no Mallory Towers - but lots of similarities - mischief, midnight feats and the like.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Good for you Sally!

[Angela]

Diana wrote: "Angela wrote: "Diana wrote: "Just about to start A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore"

I just checked it out - looks like a fun read and different. I went to Amazon and bou..."

Just what I like! I'm looking forward to reading it after the current books on my list. I do love a laugh.

[Angela]

Sally906 wrote: "I’ve retreated back into my tweens and reading my way through Enid Blytons Mallory Towers series.

Boarding school and midnight feasts - reminds me of my Mum's book from her school days One of my favs as a kid

[Krystal]

Sally906 wrote: "I’ve retreated back into my tweens and reading my way through Enid Blytons Mallory Towers series.

Currently i am up to book 4 [book:Upper Fourth a..."

Loved that series as a kid! Enid Blyton could do no wrong!

[Marianne]

About to start on a memoir by one of my favourite authors, I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death by Maggie O'Farrell

[B the BookAddict]

Marianne, she's one of my favourites, too.

Sally, loved Mallory Towers.

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "I’ve retreated back into my tweens and reading my way through Enid Blytons Mallory Towers series.

Currently i am up to book 4 [book:Upper Fourth a..."

I read all those books too Sally when I first started high school in the UK. I didn't board but went to a very proper girls school. Loved them!
The other series I loved was the Chalet school series (can't remember the author), set in Austria - lots of adventures!

[Odette]

Just started reading last night The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey. I am very impressed with this book so far and stayed awake later than I usually do to keep reading.

[Diana]

Sally906 wrote: "I’ve retreated back into my tweens and reading my way through Enid Blytons Mallory Towers series.

Currently i am up to book 4 [book:Upper Fourth a..."

A friend I met on a children's book site was a finalist on The Einstein Factor and her special subject was the Malory Towers series. She was very envious of me when I told her I had had 6 years at a girls boarding school. Yes, midnight feasts, raiding the pantry etc..

[Icewineanne]

Getting set to begin reading by Sarah Bailey :)

[Carolyn]

I've just finished it Icewineanne. It's really, really good!

[Icewineanne]

Carolyn wrote: "I've just finished it Icewineanne. It's really, really good!"

So glad you loved this one Carolyn! It’s gotten a lot of good press. I'm really excited to read it, hoping that it doesn’t disappoint :D

[Dale]

just started Dead Woman Walking by Sharon Bolton. Picked up because I enjoyed another of hers Little Black Lies

[B the BookAddict]

I have a stack of my favourite authors new releases sitting on my coffee table but packing to move house plus a severe reading slump has prevented me from picking up any one of them.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I wondered why I hadn't seen you around here much lately Bette! A reading slump. And moving house. That's no good at all!!!

[B the BookAddict]

Yes, Phrynne, I have been in a slump for months now, unable to concentrate on reading while focussed on the renovations to my new abode and organising myself being ready to move. Not reading has added to my stress levels I think.

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Yes, Phrynne, I have been in a slump for months now, unable to concentrate on reading while focussed on the renovations to my new abode and organising myself being ready to move. Not reading has ad..."

I have to confess I've never been in a slump as bad as this one sounds - but when I am feeling Blah about everything I am reading I retreat to Childhood favourites - out comes the Enid Blyton Famous Five, Laura Ingalls Wilder Little house etc and Frances Hodgson Burnett Secret Garden!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've never had a slump, but that sounds like a good idea Sally :) I hope your moving goes well Bette and your reading picks up soon :)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "I've never had a slump, but that sounds like a good idea Sally :) I hope your moving goes well Bette and your reading picks up soon :)"

You've never had a reading slump, Brenda?

[Marianne]

Don't think I have either...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've never had a slump, but that sounds like a good idea Sally :) I hope your moving goes well Bette and your reading picks up soon :)"

You've never had a reading slump, Brenda?"

No not that I can remember :)

[Dale]

Same here. Just doesn't happen.

[Angela]

I find swapping genres is good if I can't settle on a book, or even re-reading a well-loved book.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Never had one either.

[Sharon]

Pretty interesting. Guess I thought most readers went through a slump from time to time. 😊

[Sally906]

Only time I don't read is when I have a migraine