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What Are You Reading Next?
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Oct 04, 2014 08:44PM
Looking forward to reading a cozy called Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams I believe
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I also plan on reading the Killing Floor by Lee Child I borrowed this book in large print from my local library, I should be able to see this print okay. The library has newer books in this series in Kindle format but the first six I'll have to read the actual book. Should work as long as large print is available. Had to return a regular print book because I couldn't see the words, very frustrating!
I have to be honest and say that I had read the preview of the Killing Floor and wasn't sure I was comfortable reading it because the prose was short and choppy. I went right to the second book. I'll be curious to see how other people feel. Maybe I'll go back and read it.
I don't like to skip books in a series and sinceKilling Floor is the first in the series I automatically chose to start with it.
I feel the same way as you do Lynn but I made an exception here. Let me know what you think. I can always go back to it.
Just started The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz - a Sherlock Holmes pastiche.(I am Sherlock Holmes fan - not an aficionado - and approximately 100 pages in I am enjoying the book.)
Next I'm going to read A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay. One of my other book clubs is reading it.
I always enjoy Linwood Barclay. My favorite is still Trust Your Eyes but A Tap On The Window is good as well.
I plan on reading the next two books in the Jack Reacher series as soon as I finish the book I'm currently reading. Die Trying
and Tripwire
by Lee Child
Brian, You will really enjoy The Odessa File. I read it a long time ago. I might just read it again. If I remember right, the movie with Jon Voight follows the book closely. I hope I am right on that
Lynn wrote: "I plan on reading the next two books in the Jack Reacher series as soon as I finish the book I'm currently reading. Die Trying
and [book:Tripwire|22097..."
I read both of these books Lynn. They were great.
and [book:Tripwire|22097..."I read both of these books Lynn. They were great.
Ron wrote: "I have to be honest and say that I had read the preview of the Killing Floor and wasn't sure I was comfortable reading it because the prose was short and choppy. I went right to the second book. ..."I liked The Killing Floor, but I have only read two books in the series so far so I don't if I can really judge The Killing Floor against the whole series. I loved how The Killing Floor opened.
I plan on starting Merry Merry Ghost in the next couple of days. I have quite a bit of things to do in the next few days.
Joyland is a sad, creepy, fun read. I hope it's not your last King book. Try The Green Mile or 11/22/63 after that. I've also started Ordinary Grace. Looking forward to it.
E. wrote: "Joyland is a sad, creepy, fun read. I hope it's not your last King book. Try The Green Mile or 11/22/63 after that. I've also started [book:Ordinary Gr..."
11/22/63 is excellent! A real return of form for King. I went off King about 15 odd years ago after reading a couple of incredibly bad books by him. After reading 11/22/63, i read Under the Dome, which i thought uneven, though still quite good. In my opinion, the Alien element was superfluous & felt like a poorly patched part of the plot. I think it would have been better had the cause of the Dome been more 'terrestrial'. A government experiment, a military test gone wrong, a rogue scientific experiment, anything but aliens.
I'm reading
next. Just picked it up from my local library today & can't wait to get started on it. It's not available as an eBook, but Amazon had it for less than $10 last time i checked, for a paperback edition.
Paul wrote: "After reading 11/22/63, i read Under the DomeUnder the Dome has been on my TBR list for years but the number of pages has been putting me off reading it.
Lynn wrote: "Paul wrote: "After reading 11/22/63, i read Under the DomeUnder the Dome has been on my TBR list for years but the number of pages has been putting me off reading it."
I wouldn't put anyone off reading it. I still quite enjoyed it, despite my reservations. It's quite hefty, isn't it Lynn? Typical King & i've read several reviews which have pointed this out.
Lynn wrote: "Paul wrote: "After reading 11/22/63, i read Under the Dome
Under the Dome has been on my TBR list for years but the number of pages has been putting me off reading it."
Lynn, Under the Dome is my all-time favorite book. Well worth every page. I actually read it in 12 days, which is excellent for me due to the length.
Under the Dome has been on my TBR list for years but the number of pages has been putting me off reading it."
Lynn, Under the Dome is my all-time favorite book. Well worth every page. I actually read it in 12 days, which is excellent for me due to the length.
Picked this up from the library today:
. I was only returning books, but couldn't resist. Been wanting to read this for ages.
I just finished I Stooged to Conquer: The Autobiography of the Leader of the Three Stooges by Moe Howard. (Yes, THAT Moe!) It's a 3-star firsthand account of the act throughout the 20th century. It's not a work of literature, but of interest to anyone (like myself) is a fan of the trio and wants to know a little of what went on behind-the-scenes of their wild and wacky short films.
I have just started "intensity" by Dean Koontz and so far so good. Quite gripping from the first page. Cant wait to finish it. Just need to find time to read!!
Paul wrote: "Picked this up from the library today:
. I was only returning books, but couldn't resist. Been wanting to read this for ages."
I have this book. It was great.
. I was only returning books, but couldn't resist. Been wanting to read this for ages."I have this book. It was great.
Ron wrote: "Paul wrote: "Picked this up from the library today:
. I was only returning books, but couldn't resist. Been wanting to read this for ages."I have this book. It was ..."
Ron, returning books is fatal. I always come out with more than I am taking back! 8:D
A Lily of the Field by John Lawton - Inspector Troy series. Not mainstream, but an excellent historical mystery/thriller series.
Just finished
City of Dragons
. It reminds me of the Italian cars of my youth -- beautiful to look at, but mechanically challenged to the point where you grit your teeth every time you turn the key. It's a prime example of mood and atmosphere done well, sabotaged by a central character that does all she can to repel you (and everyone else). Three wobbly stars.Read the full review here.
Now reading California Fire and Life .
Oh man, I am such a big Winslow fan!
California Fire and Life
was my first of his, recommended by a friend who makes a point of rereading it every year because of how wonderful he finds it. Looking forward to hearing what you think!
I am still reading Gillian Flynn, but about to begin John Sandford's Rules of Prey recommended by a very special friend.
Going to reread Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais - easily a dozen years since I read it the first time.
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