Joya’s Treading Trodden Reading T(r)a(i)les

[Jaya]

Gorab wrote: "Fantastic decision. Have pondered a lot about it last year (target 100) and didn't give up on reading quality and quality reading. Obviously failed to complete :)
But realized that somehow those ti..."

Good to know that Gorab, it had the complete opposite effect on me :-(
And Thank you! Maybe once i am back on track, il show off :P

[Jaya]

Rebecca wrote: "Yes the numbers do seem to put a little bit of pressure on . But as Gorab said it has made me try to convert pointless online browsing time to reading time. And J being the reading express you are ..."

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Rebecca! Really your encouraging words always put a smile on my face ^.^

Il take stock of the numbers maybe sometime in the later half of the year... Lets see

[Jaya]

Lovesfrost wrote: "have a happy reading year ! :)"
:)) Thanks a lot. Hope you are reading all good stuffs as well! Cheers!

[Jaya]

This looks like my season for long reads, books which go on and on and on, yet I find myself having barely scratched the surface. So have been sneaking in shots, i mean short stories in between.
Currently the status chart may look like this...
American Gods, at page 145
Evenfall: 5-6% (of about 1400+ pages)
LoLL: no progress

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

1400+! O.O

[Jaya]

Hehehe yes :D

[Jaya]

Getting my rhythm back, albeit slowly and erratically
Done with about 250 pages of American Gods, theres no figuring out that one. Neither i am going to. Just enjoying the strangeness. Writing is excellent though imo. It reminds me why i used to like this guy at one point of time.
Ye faith restored. Almost.

20% of Evenfall, the book has picked up some momentum now, hoping that it gets even better.

And now I feel like picking up some archaelogy based thriller/mystery...

[Ahtims]

Ameliorate Peabody wala?

[Ahtims]

*Amelia

[Jaya]

Em wrote: "*Amelia"

No, not those those Chris Kuznescki/Steve Berry kinds

[Ahtims]

okay :)

[Jaya]

Started Relic yesterday evening, about to finish it in sometime.
Americam Gods: 265 pages

[Jaya]

Finished the Relic, super fun ride
a 4 out of 5 stars read. Definitely going to read the sequels, the epilogue has already hinted at what disaster to expect...

[Ahtims]

Jaya wrote: "Finished the Relic, super fun ride
a 4 out of 5 stars read. Definitely going to read the sequels, the epilogue has already hinted at what disaster to expect..."

Yay..

[Jaya]

Syl, you need to read this one!

[Ahtims]

Its in my TBR for a few months now. But dont know when I will read it.

[Jaya]

You'l enjoy it, i know for sure and its quite fast paced

[Ahtims]

thank you, shall push it up my list. :)

[Jaya]

Em wrote: "thank you, shall push it up my list. :)"
Great!! :))

[Jaya]

Adding two more books to my Current reading list
Magic Strikes, a BR which has been long overdue.
Manju, i hope uv located the book..

And Hold My Breath at 10%, the waterworks have already begun... :'(

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

got it. will start today. :D

[Jaya]

Finished a book in one sitting last night. Something that I haven't done in a long time. Felt good to see that I haven't lost my touch...
But yet to read even a single page for the day...
Planning to add a few more to my current reading list... Will see what looks good

[Jaya]

Another book finished in one go, an old time fave in audio format done with as well.
Current reading log appears to be something like
American Gods 265 pages
The Lies of Locke Lamora 20%
Evenfall 22%
Magic Strikes 8%
Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin 18%

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

good going J.;)

am around 55% in Magic Strikes. *sunglasses* ;)

will finish it tonight.

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

oh & am loving it!

[Jaya]

I am trying to dredge up some interest for that one tbh... Other stuff taking up my attention :P

[Jaya]

Starting Guns, Germs and Steel: A Short History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years with a lot of trepidation. Mainly because I haven't have had much success with a lot of the "critically accalaimed" books. I either abandon them or end up disliking them. So hoping that this one doesnt fall in any of those slotted categories. *Fingers crossed*
And the idea is to take my time and not rush through the text. So this is probably more than a few month long reading project. Also planning to be more organised in my notes and comments for...ah future reference. I don't know I haven't been keeping or taking notes as per my usual practice and I end up forgetting about a lot info in the long run...

Apart from this restarting Magic Strikes, because my good friend M says, that its more than a 3starred book and i believe her :)

[Jaya]

Finished magic strikes now on with Magic Bleeds :))

[Jaya]

And finished Magic Bleeds, as well!
Liked this more than its predecessor. And sorely tempted to ditch whatever else I am reading and continue with the series...

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Out of the slump and on a roll! Good to see that :)

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Jaya wrote: "And finished Magic Bleeds, as well!
Liked this more than its predecessor. And sorely tempted to ditch whatever else I am reading and continue with the series..."

Me too done with Magic Bleeds. Shall we start next? What is it? Slays? Binds? Breaks...?;)

[Jaya]

Gorab wrote: "Out of the slump and on a roll! Good to see that :)"

Thanks Gorab! Making the best of it till it lasts :)

[Jaya]

Manju wrote: "Jaya wrote: "And finished Magic Bleeds, as well!
Liked this more than its predecessor. And sorely tempted to ditch whatever else I am reading and continue with the series..."

Me too..."

Did you start Already?
Am game... And it's Slays... I think....or maybe not :-o

[Jaya]

In the past few days, finished quite a few short reads and a tome. The latter unfortunately was a sheer waste of my time and deserves no review or reaction :-/
Started Beau Crusoe, at about30%, has a very unsual set of protags and plot in a regency set up, expecting it to remain the same.
300+ pages down with American Gods
And 25% of The Lies of Locke Lamora
At pg 52/489 of Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

[Ahtims]

Good going

[Jaya]

Thanks syl :))

[Aparna]

Great progress J....I have an eye on the Kate daniels seriess too...Will pick it up sometime ...

[Jaya]

Thank you, Aparna :)
And do read the series, its heaps of fun and action!

[Jaya]

Does change in weather patterns affects/gets reflected in one's reading pattern/choice of reads as well?

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

for me yes. I feel too lazy in summers. :(

[Jaya]

To read?

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

yeah. guess am feeling lazy in winters too. ;)

[Jaya]

But you are sweeping away with so many reads! Lazy kahan?!

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Jaya wrote: "Does change in weather patterns affects/gets reflected in one's reading pattern/choice of reads as well?"

Haven't pondered over it and never considered books as per weather pattern. Will be more observant now that its mentioned....

Does it affect you?

[Jaya]

It happened with me just a while back, the weather has taken a turn and it reminded me of a particular book, started flipping through the pages and ended up reading about 60% of it...
Something iv done before, now that i realise, but it was always an unconcious act I think.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Wondering whether weather or season makes you a seasoned reader ?!?!? :D :D :D

[Jaya]

Hahahaa i hope not
And Dont want to be too predictable either

[Jaya]

Started Gardens of the Moon with no expectations at all. Did not read any reviews neither the blurb...

[Aparna]

Jaya wrote: "Does change in weather patterns affects/gets reflected in one's reading pattern/choice of reads as well?"



For me sometimes its does...not directly but if the weather is gloomy , it affects the mood and likewise the choice of the book too....especially I noticed it here due to harsh winters and frequent change in weather .

[Jaya]

Aparna wrote: "Jaya wrote: "Does change in weather patterns affects/gets reflected in one's reading pattern/choice of reads as well?"



For me sometimes its does...not directly but if the weather is gloomy , it ..."
Aha! And what kind of book do you prefer on such days?