Current Reads

[Cordelia]

Annette wrote: "Do we know when the "November" pick will be announced? Or how it works to choose the next read?? I'd like to be prepared before it's too late. Thanks!"

Coming sooon!

[Hannah]

Hello,
I just finished "Die Kieferninseln" (roughly translates into "the pine tree islands") by Marion Poschmann. I really enjoyed the book. It was funny, beautiful and mysterious at times. And it was one that lingered even after I was done reading. I'd really recommend it for anyone who is able to read german (but it's a fairly new book so it might still get translated into english). After that I started "Die Hauptstadt" (probably "the capital") by Robert Menasse. It won the german book price (Deutscher Buchpreis) this year and it compiles a lot of different characters who live and work in Brussels. It's pretty much about the EU Commission and it's surroundings. The lives of all the characters seem to be very losely connected so far, but I just started reading yesterday so that might change in the longrun. It's pretty good and I like Menasse's writing style a lot.
I also have the habit of reading one poem per day, so there's always some collection lying around in my appartment. Right now it's Yeats.

[Ashley]

I'm reading Tale of Two Cities while I wait for my copy of Room on the Roof to arrive and waiting on a copy of The Power by Naomi Alderman (book club choice for another group).

[Willow]

Hello all! My name is Willow and I am new to the group! I am currently reading the second book in the White Rabbit Chronicles series called "Looking through the Zombie Glass" :). I'm so excited to get home and get into it!

[Cordelia]

Ashley wrote: "I'm reading Tale of Two Cities while I wait for my copy of Room on the Roof to arrive and waiting on a copy of The Power by Naomi Alderman (book club choice for another group)."

Hmmm which other book club is that I wonder... ;)

[Ester]

Cordelia wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I'm reading Tale of Two Cities while I wait for my copy of Room on the Roof to arrive and waiting on a copy of The Power by Naomi Alderman (book club choice for another group)."

Hmm..."This is funny! jijiji

[Lucifer "Argyle]

I'm currently reading We Are Okay (primarily) and 3 other books.

[Cordelia]

I've just started Orfeo by Richard Powers - been in my book drawer (yes you read that correctly) for ages and just made a decision. Like it so far, reminds me of Ishiguro in the way it has flashbacks, dreams etc.

[Ester]

I do not know how you do it to read so fast and several books at once, I can not :(

[Romina]

I just started reading Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain-Fournier. I found it in one of my local free little libraries in the summer!!

[Peyton]

I have been reading the "Warriors" by Erin Hunter and I am on book three outcast. I have also been reading "We are the Ants" by Shaun David, "Haikyu !!" by Haruichi Furudate, and "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

[Ester]

Malobee wrote: "Ester wrote: "Bueno ya terminé Fahrenheit 451, continuaré con Alias Grace que tengo empezado y me pondré con El Cuento de la Criada que tengo pendiente y después ya veré"

Tengo curiosidad acerca d..."
Hello, Malobee. Regarding "Alias ​​Grace", I'm only going through the middle of the book but I'll tell you what I think so far. The subject is based on a true fact about a murder in Canada in the 19th century as you already know. It's totally different from what I've read before Margaret Atwod, it's her vision of Grace Marks' thoughts and what she thinks of the people around her. I do not want to reveal too much to you, but Atwood reflects those dark thoughts and a little Insane we have humans and I do not mean Grace precisely. And yes, I recommend you read it :)

[Ester]

Ester wrote: "Malobee wrote: "Ester wrote: "Bueno ya terminé Fahrenheit 451, continuaré con Alias Grace que tengo empezado y me pondré con El Cuento de la Criada que tengo pendiente y después ya veré"

Tengo cur..."
I hope you understand the translation.

[Kristina]

I finished The Room on the Roof quickly. Both book choices sounded so good for this month so I went ahead and ordered both the winner and the runner up. I’m so glad I did. I highly recommend Em and the Big Hoom. Sometimes the reviews and jacket blurbs sound superfluous but they are spot on for this book. It’s so heartbreakingly lovely but written so low key hilariously.

I’m putting this book somewhere in my top ten favorites. It reminds me a lot of Sin Bravely by Maggie Rowe ( I also highly recommend), and Eggshells by Catriona Lally.

This is the kind of book with the kinds of stories and characters that continue to live in your heart, mind, body and soul.

Fun fact about me, I cannot objectively write book reviews. I tend to focus on the feels of the book, it’s sentimentality rather than technique or literary devices like allusion, foreshadowing, imagery, metaphor, simile, irony, satire, etc. I know they’re there and I acknowledge their meanings, but well written books don’t always move me. I will rate a book that speaks to me and sticks with me far after it’s been read with glowing remarks. So don’t count on me for reviews but I have mad respect for those who can do it.

[Vera]

Ninitha wrote: "What are your current reads, besides the book club pick? And if you can, maybe add a review too. This would help all members have a steady TBR pile (not that we don't have a long one as it is, but ..."

Hey guys! I have really enjoyed recently reading a book about breast cancer prevention and how a virus could be a potential cause of breast cancer. If scientists can determine the viral cause and create a preventive vaccine, a whole lot of lives could be saved. The book is called "The End of Breast Cancer: A Virus and the Hope for a Vaccine" written by Dr. Kathleen Ruddy.

You can check out a blog about the book here: http://www.breasthealthandhealing.org...

[Ester]

I read "Monologues of the Vagina" and it was too short. I have to comment on it in another reading group :) but first, I want to read all the comments about it.

[Annemette]

Valentina wrote: "Hello! I'm currently reading the third book of "My Brilliant Friend" novels by Elena Ferrante ... I strongly suggest this 4 books opera, it is a really flowing and evocative reading... you breathe ..."
I am halfway through the first book and love it☺

[Kate]

I️ just finished The Martian and I️ just started reading Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick. :)

[Gulshan]

Valentina wrote: "Hello! I'm currently reading the third book of "My Brilliant Friend" novels by Elena Ferrante ... I strongly suggest this 4 books opera, it is a really flowing and evocative reading... you breathe ..."

Will go for it!

[Nur]

Hi I'm Nur Mohamed I'm from Somalia, I have joined the group recently I need your support, update me anytime and recommend new books
thanks All one love.

[Luna]

hi! im about to start reading speak by laurie halse anderson.

[Ester]

Well, at the moment while I hope to find the book of the month I have picked up two jewels from my mother's library. "Viento del Este, Viento del Oeste" by Pearl S.Buck (Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938) and "La Posada de Jamaica" by Daphne du Maurier. "1984" I'll leave for later.

[Gabby]

I'm currently reading Song of Achilles and g u y s for real, if you're into romance and Greek mythology read it. If not, read it. Just read it!!!

[Cordelia]

Gabby wrote: "I'm currently reading Song of Achilles and g u y s for real, if you're into romance and Greek mythology read it. If not, read it. Just read it!!!"

Oh that is a fantastic book. Loved it

[Nadine]

Elven Magic Book 1,2,3

[Ester]

Finally I have "A Room on the Roof", next time I'll take the shortest route and go to the local bookstore. Tonight I start reading it :) I also have the next one, but, all in good time!

[Gulshan]

Hi !! I'm currently reading Room on the roof by Ruskin bond, Mira's diary-California Dreaming by Marissa Moss, and Knife's edge (graphic novel)

[Ashley]

I just finished reading The Alchemist. Loved it! Flew through it! And now I'm going onto For Writers Only. Hopefully it will help me get out of my writing rut!

[Suz]

This was amazing by Toni Morrison. I'm a little annoyed it took me so long to read this author!

My review is here, 5 stars:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Gulshan]

Hi, now I'm currently on Dave Barry's Worst class trip ever :D and it is hilarious :)

[Allisha]

ooh! Tom Hanks is always promising! Although I did not mind the original movie adaptation (on Amazon Prime Movies), it was still very lovely and heartwarming.



Cordelia wrote: "Allisha wrote: "My current reads are:

Mountain Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder - a book about an MD in Haiti -- so good!

A Man Called Ove
Man called Ove is one of the best books ever written ..."

[Ester]

Today, I have left what I was reading without finishing. When I am encouraged again I will resume it or start a book that really attracts me a lot. I have ordered one as a Christmas gift, it is a book about classic stories in its original version and full of illustrations.

[Eldarwen]

Ester wrote: "Today, I have left what I was reading without finishing. When I am encouraged again I will resume it or start a book that really attracts me a lot. I have ordered one as a Christmas gift, it is a b..."

That sounds like a very interesting Christmas gift!

[Stephanie]

Hello to you all! I am currently in the process of writing a new book so I don't have much time to read. If you haven't already done so I would recommend reading My Mental Madness Memoir. It is about my intense struggles with severe mental illness and how I found the courage, strength, faith, and hope to overcome it all! Hope you all have a very happy 2018!

My Mental Madness Memoir: The Provocative True Journey Through My Struggles with Mental Illness

[myfictionalrealm]

My current reading is "Looking For Alaska" by John Green. Yesterday I just finished "Caraval" by Stephanie Garber which left me with so many emotions. I reccomend reading it! The second book comes out somewhere in may 2018. "Looking For Alaska" is a contemporary book. I'm not that far to review it but hopefully I will finish it in a day or two hence it being 221 pages!

[Yoon]

Right now, I'm halfway through Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo!

Everything's very fast-paced, and before you know it you'll be swept into the world of Kaz Brekker and his accomplices. (You wouldn't wanna mess with these guys, trust me.)

A must-read for fans of adventure and the young adult genre :)

[Kate]

Ninitha (Niko) wrote: "What are your current reads, besides the book club pick? And if you can, maybe add a review too. This would help all members have a steady TBR pile (not that we don't have a long one as it is, but ..."
Currently reading "Darkest Hour" by Anthony McCarten!

[Karah]

I just finished "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel and "Fun Home" by Alison Bechdel. "Station Eleven" took me a little while to get through; it doesn't have a lot of action, but is very beautifully written. "Fun Home" is a graphic novel that is a very quick read, and an awesome bildungsroman and autobiography depicting Alison's childhood, family, and life journey where she tries to make sense of her father's unexpected death and of her own emerging homosexuality. Would 10/10 recommend! Now I am currently reading "Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins and am planning to go pick up this month's book club pick: "Born a Crime." Happy reading everyone!

[Bailey]

I'm currently reading Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Page. It has a bit of a slower start but when you get into the middle it definitely picks up. It is pretty dark and some of the characters are more evil than expected and it takes a second to get used to but it's really good

[Bailey]

I just finished The Rose Society by Marie Lu. It is the second book in the Young Elites trilogy and IT IS SO GOOD! I absolutely loved it! It is so much more action packed and dark than the first one and the new characters introduced are amazing and there are some pretty big plot twists towards the end and the main character changes so much. It is just amazing.

[Carissa]

I have a huge stack of books that I've started, but I'll stick to the main two.
First book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - no review needed on this one ;) I can't believe I'm still enjoying it at 25 years old.
Second book is The Last Victim Jason Moss (with Jeffery Kottler) A little bit darker than Harry Potter! Okay, A lot darker! It's fascinating, but I wouldn't say I'm enjoying it. I'm not even sure if it's possible to enjoy this one. I actually acquired it through my Dad, who buys me random books without actually reading what they are (I have a lot of interesting ones in the cupboard to say the least) If your into real life serial killers you'll probably like this one.

[Tina]

Hello, dear group members. I am new here. Could you teach me how to use Goodreads and share posts in the groups? Thanks in advance.

[Ester]

Today I finished "The Perfume". Tomorrow I will go to find the two new books of the month, here and Oss. If I do not find them, I will read "Persépolis" in four comics, I found it in the library and it seems very pleasant.

[Helen]

Currently reading Surviving Frank by David A. Page. Has been an interesting book with some humor built in. :)

[Helen]

Well I just finished that book. Onto The Martian by Andy Weir!

[Ilyssa]

Just started Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

[Xiomara]

Ilyssa wrote: "Just started Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen"

Is that book interesting

[Kara]

Right now I'm reading Journey to the West volume 1 as well as the book club pick, "Born a Crime". Right after I finish the book club pick, I'll start on Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolff.

I just finished reading the introduction by Anthony Yu for Journey to the West. It was very difficult to get through. The epic itself seems much easier to understand!

[Ester]

As at the moment I can not find the two that I have to read, I have put myself with Persepolis, in a while I finish it.

[Natalie]

I'm currently reading The Black Prism by Brent Weeks. I actually started it months ago, and it's good so far - it's just a very slow read (and a really long book) due to lots, and lots, of information and description. I needed to take a break to give my brain chance to absorb it all lol! But I will finish it, because the world building is really good!