October - What will you be reading?

[[deleted user]]

Thank you Greg :)

[B the BookAddict]

I'll be reading Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel and A King's Ransom by Sharon Kay Penman.

I'm finding it hard to get away from British monarch history at the moment. If one day, I simply disappear, you'll know I've been swallowed up in a time warp and transported to pre 1700 Britain. (that's after I superglue my head to my head to my shoulders, lol.)

[Greg]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "I'll be reading Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel and A King's Ransom by Sharon Kay Penman.

I'm finding it hard to get away from ..."
That period was fascinating because the stakes were so high, and everything was often in such a terrifying state of flux.

[[deleted user]]

This is probably going to run into November but my current reading plans are...

1. The Secret History of Costaguana
2. All Quiet on the Western Front
3. Gone Girl
4. The Sea, the Sea
5. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

[Gavin]

I'm planning to read, though I doubt I'll be able to finish all these in this month:
The Age of Innocence (currently reading)
Anna Karenina
Little Women
Rage
Murder on the Orient Express
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Frankenstein
Full Dark, No Stars

[Alannah]

Gavin wrote: "I'm planning to read, though I doubt I'll be able to finish all these in this month:
The Age of Innocence (currently reading)
Anna Karenina
Little Women
[bo..."

Good Luck, I have only read Frankenstein but it shouldn't get you long to get through.

[Paige]

Jenny wrote: "A place to tell us about the books you are planning to read in October."
Hello, I am reading John Grisham's "Sycamore Row"
"Lee's Army During the Overland Campaign: A Numerical StudyLee's Army During the Overland Campaign" by Alfred C Young III
Sycamore Row

[Dhanaraj]

Two books are very certain.

The Sea, The Sea - Crossed hundred pages and I am really liking it a lot.

Kristin Lavransdatter - Sigrid Undset has not disappointed me yet. And I know that this being her masterpiece I will have a good time visiting the 14th century Norway along with few of the AAB friends. It is a Readalong that begins on 15th October.

[[deleted user]]

I am aiming to read The Shoemaker's Wife
Clockwork Prince
The Reckoning
Outcast of Redwall

[Laurel]

I'm still focused on my "The ___ Wife" project. The talk is next Thursday and I won't get them finished by then, but will continue reading these even afterwards, so...

Currently reading (and loving!) The Witch Doctor's Wife
Currently listening to The Aviator's Wife
Just got via ILL so these are next up: The Twentieth Wife and The Lightkeeper's Wife
Hoping to continue with the group read of Ulysses but I fear I am getting behind because of the other commitments.
I would LOVE to do Kristin Lavransdatter as that has been on my reread list for this year, but I just can't right now. I've promised another online group to read And Ladies of the Club starting mid-October. I hope I can get to it by November and catch up.
And my face-to-face bookclub is doing The Night Circus for next month. I already read it a year ago, but I'm waiting for the audio on ILL, so that will follow The Aviator's Wife.
Wish me luck.

[Garyfalia]

I'm planning to read The Sea, the Seafor a readalong in this group - Ulyssesfor another group(which will probably take me until the end of the year) and How the Mind Worksfor the non-fiction read in this group. Frankly, I'm not sure how much of this I'll be able to accomplish

[Cathie]

Greg wrote: "Cathie wrote: "Plans for the month:

Hell House
Black and Orange
Ancient Images
Prospero's Mirror
Forsaken
..."

A bit o..."

Greg, I've read I Am Legend and Other Stories and A Stir of Echoes. I would have to agree with you on Legend dragging a bit. I had high hopes for Matheson as I am somewhat disappointed with the two reads thus far. Not sure if its due to having first watched his stories that made it to film/TV like Legend, the short story Trilogy of Terror in the Legend book, Stir, Duel: Terror Stories and What Dreams May Come.

I am hoping that Hell House won't disappoint! I don't believe I saw the movie. Interesting if I will enjoy having not seem this on the screen.

I wouldn't have been interested with or known Matheson if not for the movies though.

[Greg]

Cathie wrote: "Greg wrote: "Cathie wrote: "Plans for the month:

Hell House.."

Let me know what you think when you've finished. A masterpiece by no means but it was a page turner and guilty pleasure for me. The movie was perhaps a touch better for this one too, but I found the book an enjoyable read.

[Elizabeth]

I'm enjoying the Ranger's Apprentice.

[Mari]

A Game of Thrones is in order for me. Watching the show has made it very easy and interesting to jump into.

[Amber]

I'm enjoying the new Fear Street novel: Party Games so far and hope to finish it soon.

[Emily]

Maggie wrote: "I am aiming to read The Shoemaker's Wife
Clockwork Prince
The Reckoning
Outcast of Redwall"

Maggie, I absolutely loved The Infernal Devices. I would love to go back and read them again without knowing what will happen!

Also, planning on finishing Drums of Autumn and then reading Gone Girl and starting The Knife of Never Letting Go.

[B the BookAddict]

Emily wrote: "Maggie wrote: "I am aiming to read The Shoemaker's Wife
Clockwork Prince
The Reckoning
Outcast of Redwall"

Maggie, I absolutely loved The..."

How are you liking the Outlander books? I was possibly the person least likely to read this type of book but I was absolutely, totally and thoroughly hooked from the beginning. The Frasers and Clare's family felt so real to me that I expected to see them on Wiki as historical people:) I'm not usually a time-travel reader but that issue didn't faze me one bit; I read all eight books, one after the other, and very little else got done in my life until I finished them. I'm now waiting rather impatiently for the final book.

[[deleted user]]

Emily wrote: "Maggie wrote: "I am aiming to read The Shoemaker's Wife
Clockwork Prince
The Reckoning
Outcast of Redwall"

Maggie, I absolutely loved The..."

Emily, I just recently read Drums of Autumn, and it was really good. The descriptions Diana Gabaldon uses are so detailed. It is really easy to imagine yourself in the world of Jamie and Claire!

As for Gone Girl, let me know how it is! It's been on my T.B.R. list for awhile now. I keep hearing about it, and it's making me quite interested.

[Emily]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "How are you liking the Outlander books? I was possibly the person least likely to read this type of book but I was absolutely, totally and thoroughly hooked from the beginning."

Maggie wrote: "As for Gone Girl, let me know how it is! It's been on my T.B.R. list for awhile now. I keep hearing about it, and it's making me quite interested. "

Bette, I am so hooked on the Outlander books. I would devour the rest of them if I didn't have classwork right now. Gabaldon also blew me away with her characters - that's probably why I adore these books so much. Not to mention that the TV show is FANTASTIC. If you haven't seen it, you should!

Maggie, I'll be sure to let you know! My sister has been harassing me to read it, so it must be pretty good!

[Petra]

Giorgia wrote: "I've just started The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
Fresh from the public library I have Kristin Lavransdatter, my first readalong!
Then, for my classics challenge, I'l..."

Giorgia, I enjoyed The Ocean At The End Of The Lane. Hope you do, too.
I'm currently reading Dombey & Son and finding it a terrific read.
I'll be following the discussion of Kristin Lavransdatter. It should be interesting.

[Petra]

Laurel wrote: "Hoping to continue with the group read of Ulysses but I fear I am getting behind because of the other commitments. ..."

Hop into the Ulysses discussion whenever you can, Laurel. You're never behind.

[Rick]

I plan on reading the following three:

All Quiet On The Western Front
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ironweed

[B the BookAddict]

@Sandy Don't you just love the inter-library loan facility?

[Cathie]

Greg wrote: "Cathie wrote: "Greg wrote: "Cathie wrote: "Plans for the month:

Hell House.."

Let me know what you think when you've finished. A masterpiece by no means but it was a page turner and ..."

Greg, finished it this morning.

I thoroughly enjoyed it! I haven't seen the movie. After having high expectations for Matheson, I just went into it as a next read.

Disturbing, atmospheric, paranormal activity with a twist! Matheson didn't let me down!

[Greg]

Glad you enjoyed it Cathie! Good Halloween fare. :)

[Cathie]

Greg wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Cathie! Good Halloween fare. :)"

Yep! It's dated for it's time, no?

What did you think of it?

[Greg]

Cathie wrote: "Greg wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Cathie! Good Halloween fare. :)"

Yep! It's dated for it's time, no?

What did you think of it?"

It's a guilty pleasure - gripping, atmospheric, dark, and a bit disturbing as you say - for me, a fairly quick, easy read. It definitely has a 70s horror feel. I enjoy both the movie and book this time of year!

[Cathie]

Greg wrote: "Cathie wrote: "Greg wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Cathie! Good Halloween fare. :)"

Yep! It's dated for it's time, no?

What did you think of it?"

It's a guilty pleasure - gripping, atmospheric, dar..."

Agree! Merry Christmas!