What are you reading?

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

You're already done? Did you skip CDs?

I could go either day.

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Double speeded my way through. It was hard work, but I did it! (Anja had gymnastics last night, which helped.)

Yes, I meant to type speeded. I think it's cute. :)~ Listening to David Sedaris's Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim... it's only 5 cd's, and kind of funny. I like it MUCH more than Yiddish Police. Ugh.

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I made it to the halfway point in The Yiddish Policemen's Union this weekend. I'm not sure anything has happened yet...

I started The Singing Fire: A Novel last night (for my N author) and when I opened it, I found a bookmark around page 80. Apparently, I started and quit a while back... I can't remember why I would have put it down. The story is feeling familiar though so far...

I started A Secret Kept on Friday on my e-reader. I'm not trying too hard on this one right now because I figure I can finish it on my way to Germany later this month.

I'm still fighting with Les Misérables. Does it count for next year's chunky book challenge if I start it this year and finish it next year? The chances of me finishing it this year are slim to none...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

How much of Les Miz have you read? If you've read about half or less, I think it counts for sure. :)

Yeah, the only way that The Yiddish Policemen's Union was even tolerable was by putting it on at double speed. I don't feel like that was cheating. I made it through! :)

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I've finished 634 of 1488 at this time. I can stop and keep going next year. I think I probably will... Some of the books I thought I might read that I was pretty sure would count turned out to be only 700ish pages...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I think it should count for next year!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I'll stop reading it then! I'll have about 854 pages left... Maybe I'll try something a little bit lighter until then...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I just finished Take the Monkeys and Run and The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag. I started a new audio - The Lost Hero. I'm only 27 minutes in, but it's enjoyable so far. If you want it, let me know!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

After reading 11 books in October, I have yet to finish one in November. I think I'll finish The Singing Fire: A Novel this week.

I'm looking forward to getting back to A Secret Kept next week when I'm traveling. I think I will also try to read The Kite Runner while I'm gone. After that, I'll only need to finish The Yiddish Policemen's Union and read a Y author to finish both of my challenges for the year.

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Nice, so you're down to Y on both! :) Haha, that's kind of funny.

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I hadn't noticed, but that is pretty funny. I'm down to Y on both once I finish the N author I'm currently reading and the K title that I'm planning on reading on my trip.

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I just finished A Breath of Snow and Ashes.... can't decide what to read on my ereader next! I am working on The Great Book of Amber, bit it is in Iowa and I am 4,000 miles away from it!
Think I should do the first sookie stackhouse, shogun, fall of giants, or something else? Maybe the Hitchhiker series?? Help!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I don't know! If you start with the first Sookie Stackhouse, you might be able to get through it and start another on your way home.

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I decided to stop reading only Firstreads books and start working on my 12+2 challenge. I'm working on my 4th one. I feel like I've fallen behind!

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I think that it will either be the first sookie or it mint be the first hitchhiker book.... decisions! !!!

You've fallen behind?! I have hardly read at all this year! I am getting back on the wagon and hope to finish the 12 + 2 this year!! Is the Ann rynd book on your list?

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

It's one of my +2.

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I'm currently reading The Left Hand of God and American Gods, as well as The Great Book of Amber. I also finally started a new audio book yesterday - Angels & Demons. :)

[Pete]

I read the Amber chronicles years ago. It's not Shakespeare but I couldn't put them down.

[Lindy]

I try to mix up what I am reading. I have two inspirational books going and have not posted them up here yet. I read a bit of non fiction relationship books. Then books on writing and spirituality. I guess my book shelves are pretty obvious what I am reading. hahaha

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I actually just got done reading The Girl Who Chased the Moon. I loved it! It was such an easy read... there was just something so refreshing about it!

[Catherine]

I am currently reading Code 61 by Donald Harstad. I strongly recommend him for your next author. Start with the first book he wrote which is Eleven Days. You won't want to put the books down.

Happy reading!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

What do you think of this? The Casual Vacancy

I looked through a few of the 43 pages of to-reads and people already giving it 5 stars before having read it because she's the "goddess" of fiction... I liked the Harry Potter books, but I didn't realize they were the standard against which all fiction must be measured. I didn't think they were THAT great!

That being said, I might read it...

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

It's not a giveaway, but Barnes and Noble gives away a Nook Book each Friday. Today's is Cold Kiss which kind of sounds like it could be good... http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Did you get it?

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I'll download it when I get home tonight.

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Sounds good. I'm not sure if I'm sold on it, but it has potential... and it's free, so what the heck! :)

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

That's kind of what I'm thinking!

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Cool, I'll grab it tonight... let me know when you're going to read it!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

Did you guys see this? I didn't even know it was being made into a movie! http://www.hypable.com/2013/08/12/joh...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I am so excited for this. I'll be watching it in the theater, will you?

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I would like to. I can't wait! In a way I can see how they might tell the story, but I'm interested to see if/how they incorporate death as the narrator.

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-book...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Oh my, I LOVE Geoffrey Rush!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

Me too! I can't wait for this! I'm thinking I may try to read it again before the movie...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

Did you listen to it or read it? The narrator for the audio book is AWESOME!

[Sonja, (Da-Sonja)]

I read it. I don't have the audiobook. That may be a good one to listen to on my way to Silvia's in September...

[Jen, Super Spunky!]

I'm pretty sure that I borrowed it from the ICPL. Totally worth it! I can check and see if I have it, but I do think that I just listened cd by cd...