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What Are You Reading? - 2018
Rusalka - if you like Karin Fossum, I think you and your mom will like Nicci French and Kate Wilhelm.I am currently reading one of each of their books.
I finished reading Dark Matter for the zodiac challenge and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm now reading Shadows of Self. It was a just because book but will fit the zodiac challenge too.
I finished The Good People for this month's historical fiction theme and also for the Zodiac challenge. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...I was going to start The Way of Kings, Part 1 but it hasn't been delivered to me yet so I am going to start The First Man in Rome instead. It's a chunkster but one I have really been looking forward to reading.
The First Man in Rome has been on my tbr for ages! I'll be interested to hear what you think.I'm putting A Conjuring of Light aside for a bit. I'm a bit over half way through and apart from a mild curiosity as to how the series ends, I've pretty much lost interest. Not a great reflection on the trilogy!
I'm starting Kings of the Wyld.
Margo wrote: "The First Man in Rome has been on my tbr for ages! I'll be interested to hear what you think.I will let you know my thoughts, Margo. It's been on my TBR for a while too. It's a book I have always wanted to read but kept putting off because it's so long.
I finished my ebook read, Bone River for the zodiac challenge. In need of something light and fluffy, I've picked up Slave to Sensation.I gave up on Anno Dracula on audiobook. There was too much name dropping of who's who in Victorian England, playing different roles - Dr Jekyll giving forensic evidence in an inquiry into the death of a vampire prostitute? I found myself thinking, "wtf is going on?", and not having the patience to persevere and find out. Instead, I'm moving on to The Shape of Water which will work for my zodiac challenge.
Oh dear Janice. I might have to skip that then. I have been watching Penny Dreadful and that is the same. We watched the first episode and moved swiftly on. Curious about the del Torro book.
I'm beginning to wonder if Steampunk is not my "go-to" genre. I really want to like it, but I haven't read anything that has wowed me.
Some years ago I read Soulless thinking I’d try steampunk. I wanted to like it. So many others did. I didn’t. I also found out vampires (and probably zombies too) aren’t for me either. Not everybody likes the same genres. But I think it’s good to find out what doesn’t work for you.
Funny thing is, I'm still tempted to read them. I think I have a few that I own that I haven't read yet.
I quite liked Souless. I think there is good steampunk and cheesy, over the top steampunk. I like both but it depends on my mood. I prefer the more serious steampunk i reckon.
Come to think of it, I did like Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess enough to get the rest of the series. I guess if it's not cheesy, I can enjoy it.
I'm reading Succubus Blues. I remember Cherie liked Succubus on Top (or so, I think, I understood), and I don't like to begin a serie with the 2nd. book...
Janice wrote: "I'm beginning to wonder if Steampunk is not my "go-to" genre. I really want to like it, but I haven't read anything that has wowed me."I remember having read a trilogy, quite OK, in fact, I think for the beforelast challenge:
https://www.goodreads.com/series/7887...
I finished My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by the same author a few hours ago. I'll read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian next.
I'm about halfway through Outlander and enjoying it very much. I find myself thinking about the characters and different events in the book at random times during the day. I have a couple of assigned books for work. I just finished Winning with Accountability: The Secret Language of High-Performing Organizations. Now I have to start on The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer. I've actually tried to read some non-fiction books lately, and I just so much prefer fiction. So knowing that and having assigned books for work, I feel like I'm back in school and not wanting to do my homework.
I loved Outlander Kimey. I never thought it would be something for me (not sure why I read it anyway, it's pretty chunky), but I was so surprised!I still have to read book 8 in the series. I think it's been on my shelf at home for over a year. Maybe even almost two.
Maybe think about what you want to get out of the books personally Kimey might help things along. Obviously you've got to read them for work but personalising the experience somehow could help?! Just a thought.
KimeyDiann wrote: "I'm about halfway through Outlander and enjoying it very much. I find myself thinking about the characters and different events in the book at random times during the day. I have a c..."
Glad you are enjoying Outlander, Kimey. You should check out the tv show too. It's very good.
I keep being recommended outlander. I do own a copy of it now too. But I'm worried there is loads of romance in it. So it stops me from picking it up.
There's some romance, but not too much. I don't like romance either but I loved this book. I think because there was so much else happening I could handle the romance that was in there. I definitely wouldn't shelve it as 'romance'.
I completely agree with what Peggy said, Sarah. I'm not a big fan of romance and I certainly would not classify Outlander as romance. It's actually quite a difficult book to classify as it has elements of many different genres. Romance is in there but it's not the be all and end all of the story.
Cool. I read an article recently about female fantady/sci fi authors and how their books often get put in genres such as chick lit, romance and historical fiction because they are female yet the main genre they fall in is fantady or sci fi. The articlecwas sating that if the book had a male author attached to it, they would not have received those other odd genre labels hut labelled what it actually is. I think Outlander was one of the books discussed. I can't remember where i read it now.
I tried Outlander based on many recommendations. I liked the sound of the time travel. I was very disappointed in the story and DNF'ed it. I remember vivid torture scenes and some rough sex. I would class it as a romance - of sorts! I'm always surprised at how many of my friends enjoyed it so I guess I'm missing something ;-)I'm reading Anansi Boys. I can't believe I let this one languish on my shelf. It is fantastic!
Glad you are enjoying Anansi Boys Margo. I loved it too.
Margo wrote: "I tried Outlander I remember vivid torture scenes and some rough sex. "Ah yes, there was that. I'm not fond of either, especially torture scenes I can't read or watch. Somehow I managed it in Outlander (but barely I think, luckily there were only 2 or 3), but I haven't watched the tv show for that reason.
Finished some financial books. Seriously, is there any way to write about finance that's not so dry. Apparently not. They're interesting but take a long time. Struggling with Infinite Jest not sure I'm gonna make it or not. Almost done with Strange Weather and idk I think the more Joe Hill writes the less I find to like. I think he's letting his political views infiltrate into his writing too much. As I think about that I think that's what has become my issue with reading in general. A lot of authors put their politics into their writing. I don't think this is a new trend. But when everywhere you look it's politics, on the radio , tv whatever where can you escape from it. A book? No because that's politics too. I don't know that I'm in so much of a reading slump as I'm just sick of hearing politics. And sci-fi and fantasy tend to be loaded with politics. The fake world's harboring the authors views
Travis sivarT wrote: "But when everywhere you look it's politics, on the radio , tv whatever where can you escape from it. A book? "Totally agree with this. If you want politics in a book you will look for one with politics in it. No need of impregnate all of them with it.
You think finance is bad Travis? Try reading about GDPR. Urgh. I've been reading up and listening to a webinar about this - new data protection stuff for Europe coming in soon. I'm nearly asleep right now.
At least I can read it all at my own pace. I could go through it 10 minutes a day if I want. I couldn't imagine if this was part of a college course where I needed to read hours a night. . Because there is a lot of good information out thereQ
Peggy wrote: "Ah yes, there was that. I'm not fond of either, especially torture scenes I can't read or watch. ..."I think the tv show handles the torture stuff better than the book. It's very realistic and not easy to watch because of that, but it's done well and with respect, particularly the (view spoiler).
That was where I stopped reading Lisa! I don't think I've ever abandoned a book so close to the end lol I guess we all have our trigger points and that book hit a few of mine. There were a number of scenes I found distasteful and I'm not over-sensitive - well okay, I am a bit of a wimp *_*
Margo wrote: "That was where I stopped reading Lisa! I don't think I've ever abandoned a book so close to the end lol I guess we all have our trigger points and that book hit a few of mine. There were a number..."
I completely agree about trigger points, Margo. Everyone has their limits. I just happen to be one of those people who can read about and watch most things without getting triggered. That being said, it needs to be done well and/or respectfully and add something to the plot or character development. If something is thrown in just to be controversial or feels gratuitous or glorified in some way then I don't like it and would rather it not be in there.
I have given up on Tender is the Night. I have tried for a month to get in the mood to read it and just barely made it to page 100. It is going onto my DNF shelf to be revisited another time. I am going to start The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms. This one is for my ZZ challenge for "earth" in the title. ;o)
Re: Outlander - I am in the "loved it" camp. There were a few scenes that were uncomfortable to read about (not the romance), but I think it made the story more compelling. I wanted to know why it happened and I was already in love with the MCs to want to stop. I am still trying to convince myself to tackle book 6. I just bumped it off of my ZZ list for another title that I am currently listening to that fit the time line. After listening to the books for last five years, I am almost done with the Aubrey/Maturin series.
I have just finished Anansi Boys which I was glued to. What a great story! Best Gaiman yet - and that's saying something 😉I have started The Shape of Water. I didn't really enjoy the prelude and was almost on the point of returning it to audible when the proper book began and imediately sucked me in!
Hmmm,, I don't really remember the prologue for The Shape of Water. I'll have to go back and see what you found so off-putting. I only have 2 hours left of it, but my grandson and I leave for a road trip in about an hour and we'll be listening to another book on the road. I may not finish it now until I get home next week unless I can sneak some time in while I'm at my dad's.
I finished Slave to Sensation. I thought it would be light and fluffy, but it was actually quite interesting if you glossed through the romance. I got caught up in the mystery of who the serial killer was.Later today, I'll start His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae. My grandson and I will start listening to The Spirit Thief for our road trip listen.
Peggy wrote: "I finished My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by the same author a few hours ago. I'll read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian next."
Did you like My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises?
I have read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and really liked it. :)
I am enjoying A Man Called Ove.
KimeyDiann wrote: "I'm about halfway through Outlander and enjoying it very much. I find myself thinking about the characters and different events in the book at random times during the day. I have a c..."
The size of Outlander prevents me from picking it up.
@Pragya: yes, I enjoyed it a lot! Glad you're enjoying Ove :) I like the Indian book so far and it's a fast read, but not as much as the average person I think.
Travis sivarT wrote: "Finally getting to one Sarah recommended to me oh 3 years ago probably. So far so good. Age of Iron"Completely forgot about this series. I really liked the book. Hope you do too. I have the second book. I need to read it at some point. I wished that I'd kept a tally of how many times the main character said "badger's cock". Perhaps I will for book 2 ;-)
I put The Shape of Water aside last night. It is beautifully written and well narrated but very disjointed. I will revisit when I'm more in the mood.I have started Altered Carbon for the buddy read. It doesn't start til the 2nd so I'm a bit premature but I think the others will catch me up ☺
Sarah wrote: "Travis sivarT wrote: "Finally getting to one Sarah recommended to me oh 3 years ago probably. So far so good. Age of Iron"Completely forgot about this series. I really liked the b..."
I think it's badger tits actually
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