What are you reading and why? Jul-Dec 2014 Showing 1,101-1,150 of 1,221

[Lisa]

Peggy wrote: "I'm reading my final chunkster: All the light we cannot see. Really enjoying it so far."

Really need to get to this one, it sounds so good! And it's a Goodreads Choice Awards winner too! :)

[Sandra, Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I'm reading my final chunkster: All the light we cannot see. Really enjoying it so far."

Really need to get to this one, it sounds so good! And it's a Goodreads Choice Awards winner ..."

And SO deserving...

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm currently reading Killing Sarai and starting Jurassic Park. Next up will be Unwind. They are the last 3 books that I need for my A-Z challenge this year.

[Roz]

I'm reading my second to last Chunkster, Exodus.

[Cherie]

Lisa wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I'm reading my final chunkster: All the light we cannot see. Really enjoying it so far."

Really need to get to this one, it sounds so good! And it's a Goodreads Choice Awards winner ..."

I was thinking the same, Lisa, but it is going to have to wait a while for me. I need to read off some of the books I already own.

[Travis]

Finished The Pale Horseman, Sword Song, and Lords of the North picked up a bunch of novellas today almost through Ajax Penumbra 1969

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Mercy Among the Children last night and started The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference which is my real life book club read to be discussed in January.

[Sarah]

I finished Messenger’s Legacy and The Slow Regard of Silent Things both of which were short novellas. Now back to the mammoth Swan Song which has been taking an age to get through. I don't get it really because I'm really enjoying it - I think it's just my attention span at the moment isn't so good. It HAS to be finished by the end of the year though as it's my last chunkster.

[Lisa]

Cherie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I'm reading my final chunkster: All the light we cannot see. Really enjoying it so far."

Really need to get to this one, it sounds so good! And it's a Goodreads Choice A..."

I already own it but I just haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I think I may try and read it early next year.

[Tasha]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Finished The Pale Horseman, Sword Song, and Lords of the North picked up a bunch of novellas today almost through Ajax Penumbra 1969"

wow, you really flew through the Saxon series. What did you think?

[Lisa]

I finished The Wise Man's Fear. Boy was it good! I actually liked it more than 'The Name of the Wind' which I didn't think was possible. I cannot wait for the final book to be published! Fingers crossed that will be sometime next year!

I am now going to start The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart which is for the monthly challenge. I only came across this book recently but it sounds like it could be a quirky little read.

[Travis]

Tasha wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "Finished The Pale Horseman, Sword Song, and Lords of the North picked up a bunch of novellas today almost through [book:Ajax Penumbr..."

After the Pale Horseman was a 5 star read for me the blood lust was upon me. I knew I should take my time and savor and enjoy. Instead I had to kill this series. Kill Them All! And as I grow older I may look back with some remorse for slaying this series so quickly . and then read them all again. Now I need to go watch Braveheart or 300 or any movie with swords, shields and battle.

[Janice, Moderator]

Travis of NNY wrote: "After the Pale Horseman was a 5 star read for me the blood lust was upon me. I knew I should take my time and savor and enjoy. Instead I had to kill this series. Kill Them All!."

Oh! Oh! We've unleashed the savage beast.

[Cherie]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Tasha wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "Finished The Pale Horseman, Sword Song, and Lords of the North picked up a bunch of novellas today almost through [boo..."

Wow! I just looked and I have not read any of this guy's books. He has a few shorter series that look interesting. Anyone else read any of them?

[Dawn]

Me, me!! He's a very popular author in one of my groups.

I would recommend for you Cherie, one of his single books, Gallows Thief. It's a bit of a mystery and my favorite of the 20 odd of his books I've read!

[Tasha]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Tasha wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "Finished The Pale Horseman, Sword Song, and Lords of the North picked up a bunch of novellas today almost through [boo..."

Hahaha! He (both Cornwell and Uhtred) have that effect. Glad you enjoyed them! I'm at the next in the series, [book:The Empty Throne: A Novel|22206779], and can't wait to get to it but I may wait as I think it's the last one. I haven't read any of his other series or books but that will change after I'm done with this one.

[Tasha]

book link doesn't seem to be working...

The Empty Throne

[Tasha]

now it is ^^^

[Cherie]

Dawn wrote: "Me, me!! He's a very popular author in one of my groups.

I would recommend for you Cherie, one of his single books, Gallows Thief. It's a bit of a mystery and my favorite of the 20..."

Thanks, Dawn. I even added a new shelf for it. ☺

[Tasha]

I have Gallows Thief at home but for some reason it never made it to my tbr...it's on now. :)

[Dawn]

Tasha wrote: "and can't wait to get to it but I may wait as I think it's the last one...."

It's definitely not the end of the series Tasha. There will be more we just don't know when that will be.
The Empty Throne is a good one too, I'm excited that there will be more!

[Dawn]

Cherie wrote: "Dawn wrote: "I would recommend for you Cherie, one of his single books, Gallows Thief. It's a bit of a mystery and my favor..."

I did listen to the audio for this one too, with Sean Barrett as the narrator. It was very good.

[Tasha]

Dawn wrote: "Tasha wrote: "and can't wait to get to it but I may wait as I think it's the last one...."

It's definitely not the end of the series Tasha. There will be more we just don't know when that will be...."

Great to hear! I'd be sad if it was the end.

[Carolyn]

I've just been trying to read a book set by the book club I go to locally and for the third book in a row it's rubbish. Might just give them up and stick with you lot next year. Looking forward to the January challenge so I can get back to it.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Lol PRESSURE!

What you reading for them, just for interests sake? I'm nosey and all that you see.

[Carolyn]

It's called "the virtuoso" by Sonia Orchard. Gave up half way through. Someone with interest in classical music may enjoy it but not my cup of tea

[Rusalka, Moderator]

The Virtuoso. Yeah... understand your call from that blurb :D

[Stephanie]

I am loving Unlucky 13 by James Patterson! I just saw on I think it was fictfact that he will have a 14th book out in the series next year!! Eek!! This series keeps getting better and better! I read some of the reviews and people think the series is getting dull but not me! James Patterson keeps surprising me with twists that I don't see coming no matter how hard I pay attention, lol! Anyone else read the Women's Murder Club series? If you like murder mysteries, this series is amazing :-)

[Tasha]

Stephanie, can you read that one as a stand-alone? It has come up as a read in another group but I've never read the series so decided to stay away from it.

[Stephanie]

I think so, Tasha. One of the reasons I like this series is because I feel like you could pick up any of the books and know what has been going on. The author does a good job of giving a little bit of a backstory, in my opinion :) hope you enjoy reading it :)

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Code Name Verity. It was interesting, held my attention, even made me sniffle away a couple of tears, but something was off for me.

I've started Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson.

[Sarah]

Tasha wrote: "Stephanie, can you read that one as a stand-alone? It has come up as a read in another group but I've never read the series so decided to stay away from it."

I bought book 6 from a charity shop a few years back not realising it was part of a series. I read it and it made sense. Now I'm aware, I'll have to go back and start from number 1 which I have on my kindle.

[Cherie]

Janice - I can't wait until you are done with Dust and Shadows to see how you liked it!

[Tasha]

thanks guys. I may try it then. Unlucky 13

[Peggy]

I finished my last chunkster, All the Light We Cannot See, which I really enjoyed. I'm now reading The Secret Garden for the monthly read.

[Lisa]

I finished my monthly challenge read, The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am now going to start The Waiting Room because I like to read a ghost story or two during the festive season :)

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson and quite enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation, Cherie. I haven't read a lot of Sherlock stories, but after this, I may have to read more.

Next up is Feed. I see it's book one of another series. *sigh*.

[Stephanie]

Have you read Patricia Cornwell's book about Jack the Ripper? I haven't, but have it to read.

[Janice, Moderator]

No, I haven't read her book. She made quite a stir with the book, claiming that she solved who Jack the Ripper was didn't she?

I read something not all that long ago whereby there is evidence that Jack the Ripper was a seaman. The murders happened whenever this ship was in dock, and it seems to me there was other evidence as well.

[Stephanie]

Interesting..I'm not sure about Cornwell's book. I picked it up at a library book sale forever ago, just never got around to reading it.

[Cherie]

I am almost done with The Illustrated Man and started In a Sunburned Country for my last Australia read of the year. Bryson is on his way to Canberra driving in his rental car after leaving a small town called Young (I know - I won't believe what he says about Canberra, Rusalka!). I have been following him around the country on my map. I have enjoyed myself reading books set in "the down under" this year. I even have some series books picked out for next year so that I can continue. I visited the library to return a book and found a couple of books on the sale shelf that called to me to buy. I started Ida B. . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World just for fun.

[Sarah]

Janice wrote: "I read something not all that long ago whereby there is evidence that Jack the Ripper was a seaman. The murders happened whenever this ship was in dock, and it seems to me there was other evidence as well. "

I think there was something in the news not that long ago. Some scientists had obtained DNA evidence and linked it to a Polish immigrant barber but it looks like the scientists made some errors and so they have gone back to the drawing board.

[Anne (Booklady)]

Just got internet in my new home!! ABOUT TIME!! Missed you all!!

[Sarah]

Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Just got internet in my new home!! ABOUT TIME!! Missed you all!!"

Woohoo! Welcome back Anne! Are you settling in nicely?

[Lisa]

Janice wrote: "No, I haven't read her book. She made quite a stir with the book, claiming that she solved who Jack the Ripper was didn't she?

I read something not all that long ago whereby there is evidence t..."

Yes, she claimed that a German-born artist called Walter Sickert was Jack the Ripper and that there was plenty of evidence to prove it. Experts pretty much rubbished the idea though and it is highly unlikely that Sickert was the Ripper.

The scientists that Sarah mentioned claim that the Ripper was a Polish Jew called Aaron Kosminski. He lived in the area and was known to have strong homicidal tendencies. He was actually one of 3 'official' suspects at the time of the murders and it has since been discovered that police who worked on the case believed that he was the Ripper. He was also identified in a police lineup by a witness who saw the third Ripper victim being attacked by a man shortly before her body was found. It wasn't the actual murder that he saw but it was probably a prelude to it. However, the witness then chose not to testify against Kosminski because he was also a Jew and he did not want a fellow Jew's blood on his hands. Kosminski was then placed in an asylum by his family and there were seemingly no more murders after that. He may not have been the Ripper but it all seems very coincidental. Tbh, I am not sure if we will ever know for sure who 'Jack' really was. It's crazy how many people were suspected! At one point, even Lewis Carroll was a suspect!

[Anne (Booklady)]

Sarah wrote: "Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Just got internet in my new home!! ABOUT TIME!! Missed you all!!"

Woohoo! Welcome back Anne! Are you settling in nicely?"

Thank you Sarah. Yes, all settled. While I was waiting for my internet I knitted 9 throws for family Christmas gifts! My Kindle and NOOK are updating and charging. Can't wait to participate again!

[Sarah]

Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Can't wait to participate again! "

And just in time for the new yearly challenge!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "I am almost done with The Illustrated Man and started In a Sunburned Country for my last Australia read of the year. Bryson is on his way to Canberra driving in his rental c..."

Good girl :P
Young is a place full of cherries. I just bought a kilo of Young cherries this afternoon in fact.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Just got internet in my new home!! ABOUT TIME!! Missed you all!!"

Welcome back Anne!

[Janice, Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Janice wrote: "No, I haven't read her book. She made quite a stir with the book, claiming that she solved who Jack the Ripper was didn't she?

I read something not all that long ago whereby ther..."

Here's the suspect I had read about. http://www.thelocal.de/20110407/34257

I read this again last night and got all the way to the bottom to learn there are some holes with his story. But it's interesting when you look at the list of ripper-like murders that occurred at the different places when he was at port.