Proud Readers of Great Stories discussion
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Which is your current read ?
Hi, Vidhi. I'm reading 13 Reason Why by Jay Asher and The Land Without Color by Benjamin Ellefson. If you or anyone in the group is still interested I have 13 copies of Benjamin Ellefson's ebook in the format of your choosing.
Hi, I'm currently reading Trail of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz. This is one of the funniest series I've ever read. Highly recommend them. I'm also listening to Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. I'm almost finished with that one. I plan on listening to The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn after I finish the other one.
I listening to a bunch of "Modern Scholar" books, and reading the last book in the Evil Librarians series by Brandon Sanderson.
DavidO wrote: "reading the last book in the Evil Librarians series by Brandon Sanderson."I need to read this book too! I've read the other four, and have this last one waiting in the wings. I love reading Brandon Sanderson's books.
Hi, all! I'm currently reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and Wonder by R.J. Palacio. These two books are very different from each other, but they are both great reads so far.
I'm currently reading The One Man by Andrew Gross,i was really looking forward to this book but it turned out to be very disappointing.
Just finished The Things We Wish Were True and am starting 34 Days: A gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist
I'm trying to make some progress on The Vegetarian, but I've been too busy lately and it's taking me forever.
Hello folks, I am really glad that now this group is active . Good to know that you all are reading interesting. I am Currently reading "Beyond the Uncharted landscape" By Author Achal Rangaswamy.
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Albana wrote: "I'm currently reading The One Man by Andrew Gross,i was really looking forward to this book but it turned out to be very disappointing."I hate when that happens :(.
Aida wrote: "I'm trying to make some progress on The Vegetarian, but I've been too busy lately and it's taking me forever."That happens to me too, but we get through the book one page at a time. :)
Hi Vidhi,I'm reading Blood Rites Dresden Files #6. I've slowly been making my way through the series this year.
Hi, Vidhi and everyone else, I'm reading I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore and The Land Without Color by Benjamin Ellefson.
Ipuna wrote: "Hi, all! I'm currently reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and Wonder by R.J. Palacio. These two books are very different from each other, but they are both great re..."
Tell me how Miss Peregrine's is Ipuna. I been dying to pick that one up next.
Tell me how Miss Peregrine's is Ipuna. I been dying to pick that one up next.
I've finished Trail of the Spellmans and The Dog Who Knew Too Much. I started Crooked Kingdom and plan on starting One Plus One Equals Trouble during my lunch break. I have The Arctic Incident and Candy Apple Dead on my soon to read TBR.
Taryn wrote: "Ipuna wrote: "Hi, all! I'm currently reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and Wonder by R.J. Palacio. These two books are very different from each other, but they are..."Ransom is a talented writer. Great storytelling. I think some of my favorite things about his writing include his descriptions (picks the perfect words to paint a picture), mystery (keeps you wondering what will happen next), and it's funny (there are several parts in the book where I just crack up). I would definitely recommend reading it. I'll have more input when I'm done with the book. Thanks for asking.
I finished The Fifth Season by NK Jemison last night. I'm starting the second in the series. She's terrific.
Carol wrote: "I finished The Fifth Season by NK Jemison last night. I'm starting the second in the series. She's terrific."I've read the first book in the Broken Kingdoms series by Jemison. I keep meaning to get back and finish that series. It's good to know that her newer series are good as well.
I'm reading Anger Meridian by Kaylie Jones. To be honest, it's one of the better books that I've read. I've heard it classified as literary fiction, but I've found it an easy read and very compelling. The writing definitely is a skilled in her craft.
I just finished up Second Wind by Amanda Giasson and Julie B. Campbell. It's part to of the Love At First Plight series, pretty good.
Letitgo wrote: "I'm reading Anger Meridian by Kaylie Jones. To be honest, it's one of the better books that I've read. I've heard it classified as literary fiction, but I've found it an easy read and very compelli..."Loved Anger Meridian. I concur on it being one of the better books out there. In fact, I'd say it's hard to find much better. Kaylie is a great writer. It's in her blood. She's the daughter of the late great author, James Jones, and one of my mentors when I was in creative writing school, I'm proud to say.
I haven't read a single book that anyone's listed.I just started reading Pawn of Prophecy, by David Eddings.
I've never read any of his work, before. It always ended up being something I planned to read, one day. Guess it's "one day".
Sounds good, James. Let us know what you think. We're going to nominate some books soon to vote on as group reads.
I'm currently reading The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky and Werewolves in Their Youth by Michael Chabon. It is a group of short stories that are so unique!
Hello there.I'm currently reading Cosmos by Carl Sagan. This book is a mixture of science and philosophy, and it also provides us the biographical anecdotes about many well known scientists throughout history, placing their contributions into the broader context of the development of modern science.
James wrote: "I haven't read a single book that anyone's listed.I just started reading Pawn of Prophecy, by David Eddings.
I've never read any of his work, before. It always ended ..."
James this was the second series I read when I started reading fantasy in my teens. (Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were first). I hope you enjoy Pawn of Prophecy.
James, I haven't read a single one of them either, except that I have the Miss Peregrine book and its sequel - have yet to read them. That's one reason I joined the group: to hear discussions about more wonderful books I may want to read. (As if I needed more!!) I am also looking forward to a group read, something I've never done.One suggestion I might have for a group read is a Ken Follett book, or perhaps _Forever Amber_, but I am open to any number of book genres. My least favorite type is RO-mances, though I've been known to read a few.
Hello group :) I am currently reading The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams . It's a lovely book
Hi!I just finished a remarkable audio of Go Tell it on the Mountain! I loved it! I loved the ambiguous ending, it got my mind going places I'm not sure was intended...but maybe...
C-shaw wrote: "James, I haven't read a single one of them either, except that I have the Miss Peregrine book and its sequelWell... I have "Miss Peregrine's..." and "I Am Number 4", but I haven't read them.
Let's not get started on all the [hundreds and hundreds] of books we have but haven't gotten around to reading!
C-shaw wrote: "Let's not get started on all the [hundreds and hundreds] of books we have but haven't gotten around to reading!"No, those were just two I have that were mentioned above, in this thread.
John wrote: "Hi, Vidhi. I'm reading 13 Reason Why by Jay Asher and The Land Without Color by Benjamin Ellefson. If you or anyone in the group is still interested I have 13 copies of Benjamin Ellefson's ebook in..."I read 13 Reasons Why a few years ago...interested in how you feel about it...
Miss Fabularian wrote: "I just finished Extraordinary Ordinary People by Condoleezza Rice."
Condoleezza Rice, did you say? I'd definitely be interested in reading that. What did you think of it?
Condoleezza Rice, did you say? I'd definitely be interested in reading that. What did you think of it?
Taryn wrote: "Miss Fabularian wrote: "I just finished Extraordinary Ordinary People by Condoleezza Rice."Condoleezza Rice, did you say? I'd definitely be interested in reading that. What did you think of it?"
A really fascinating book. Rice is such a dynamic person, and her deep love and appreciation for her parents and her family is all over the book.
I'm really into non-fiction write now. I picked up We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation and it is very sobering!
Hi all,I am currently reading "Adnan's Story" based on Adnan Syed's case (featured on the podcast Serial.) Next book will be "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Miss Fabularian wrote: "John wrote: "Hi, Vidhi. I'm reading 13 Reason Why by Jay Asher and The Land Without Color by Benjamin Ellefson. If you or anyone in the group is still interested I have 13 copies of Benjamin Ellefs..."I thought 13 reasons why was just okay. I think I gave it 3 stars. I thought the cassette tape structure was fresh and unique and the writing, very good. Where I lost it was on the victim's motivation. I couldn't relate to her reasons, although I was empathic, and that part of it made the book a little difficult to finish. Your turn.
I am reading The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson.I am also listening to the audiobook of The Witches by Stacy Schiff.
I read several books at a time ... 8-10 usually. The main ones now are Deep South by Nevada Barr, The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler & Dracula by Bram Stoker. Really enjoying the one by Barr, not sure yet about the Kepler (my first by him) & love Stoker's Dracula. It's my 2nd reading of it.
I'm like Martha, several at a time:The Fifth Witness
Silent Night: The Remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914
When Books Went to War: The Stories that Helped Us Win World War II
All the Light We Cannot See
Fragile
After You
These are just a few I have book marks in...
I love mysteries, court room dramas, FBI profilers, Forensics, Private Eye, Detective from the cozy to the dark. I also love paranormal, vampire, werewolf types been reading Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs and Kim Harrison. I love chicklit, SyFy, classics, YA, children's and whatever trips my reading trigger in between. I dig series as well: JD Robb, Craig Johnson, Michael Connelly, Dana Stabenow and Stuart Woods I flip back and forth from plus several other authors.
John wrote: "Sounds good, James. Let us know what you think."It didn't leave me giggling, like a schoolgirl. But at least it didn't leave me frothing at the mind.
Here's my review, if you're interested.
My current current read is Storm Front. This is my first book by Jim Butcher.So far, I'm finding his style incredibly easy to read and I'm enjoying the character, Harry Dresden.
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Very Good AFternoon, What are you reading currently? Plz share ,