what are you currently reading?

[Diane Lynch]

Seize the Night started today. Moonlight Bay Book 2.

[Barbara]

Yay Diane. I love Odd but Christopher had my heart when I was still a young woman!! Lol

[Donna]

I am finishing the fifth dean koontz "Frankenstein" story. After reading and falling in love with Odd Thomas I didn't think I would find another story to hold my interest like Odd. But I did. Frankenstein has been so awesome. Any ideas of another great Koontz book that I should read now? Would love to hear from you guys.

[Diane Lynch]

Donna wrote: "I am finishing the fifth dean koontz "Frankenstein" story. After reading and falling in love with Odd Thomas I didn't think I would find another story to hold my interest like Odd. But I did. Frank..."

I haven't read Frankenstein series yet but I did do the whole Odd series. The Moonlight Bay discussion got me intrigued. Chris Snow is the main character. Fear Nothing is first. Seize the Night is second. Their is supposed to be a third but it hasn't happened yet. Chris came before Odd. You will love the. I'm into the second one. Hard to put down!

[Diane Lynch]

Barbara wrote: "Yay Diane. I love Odd but Christopher had my heart when I was still a young woman!! Lol"

I guess I live in the moment. I'm really enjoying Chris. I believe as much as Odd. Possibly more.

[Barbara]

Donna.....there are so many DK books to choose from.....Chris Snow books are the only other series books of his. The Bad Place has some interesting characters.....so does One Door Away From Heaven......By the Light of the Moon......Lightening. It's hard to go wrong with Dean

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

One Door Away From Heaven is our August Group Read (Hint, Hint) :-) I would recommend Life Expectancy, By the Light of the Moon, From the Corner of His Eye. It is looking like Intensity will be our September Group Read.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I am currently reading Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

[Diane Lynch]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I am currently reading Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
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How do you like it?

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Too soon to tell. I really liked State of Wonder which was the first book I've read by Ann Patchett that is why I wanted to read more of her books :-)

[Corey]

Tonight I'm starting .

[Nora aka Diva]

Lately I have been reading Creepypastas.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I am currently reading Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

[Jim]

I just started . I noticed that DK released two short stories and my library had this one but not the other. Does anyone know if these stories are related to his book Ashley Bell?

[Diane Lynch]

Yes they are related to Ashley Bell

[Lisa]

i just started Odd Apocalypse i love this series got it from the library

[Diane Lynch]

Lisa wrote: "i just started Odd Apocalypse i love this series got it from the library"

Brother Odd was my favorite.

[Lisa]

Diane wrote: "Lisa wrote: "i just started Odd Apocalypse i love this series got it from the library"

Brother Odd was my favorite."

not read that yet

[Diane Lynch]

I just finished Intensity. I started Fred and Rose. True crime book.

[Lisa]

Diane wrote: "I just finished Intensity. I started Fred and Rose. True crime book."

Intensity was really good did you like it?

[Diane Lynch]

Lisa wrote: "Diane wrote: "I just finished Intensity. I started Fred and Rose. True crime book."

Intensity was really good did you like it?"
Yes I liked it. Especially the ending where their was true justice.

[Donna]

I am almost done with Dark fall. It's been pretty good.

[Lisa]

Diane wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Diane wrote: "I just finished Intensity. I started Fred and Rose. True crime book."

Intensity was really good did you like it?"
Yes I liked it. Especially the ending where their w..."

yeah read it a long time ago a good read

[Lori]

Dean Koontz once mentioned to me that he had read The Book of Tobit. I know the synopsis but I came upon a novel named Tobit's Dog by Michael Nicholas Richard. It is an absolutely wonderful retelling of The Book of Tobit! A wonderfully written novel and I am a little over halfway through it.

[Diane Lynch]

I just finished Fred & Rose
This book is written by a British journalist. The writer presents the facts and analysis of two criminals, Fred and Rose. This isn't a novel. People interested in actually studying true crime would like this book. The reader gets a glimpse into British culture since that's where this takes place. The story spans decades. I enjoyed Fred and Rose. It's very interesting and disturbing.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Diane wrote: "I just finished Fred & Rose
This book is written by a British journalist. The writer presents the facts and analysis of two criminals, Fred and Rose. This isn't a novel. People in..."

Sounds Good. I might have to read that. I typically read fiction, but occasionally enjoy some interesting non-fiction. Disturbing appeals to me in a twisted way as well.

I am currently reading a book of bizarrely humorous short stories: Make Something Up: Stories You Can't Unread

[Diane Lynch]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Diane wrote: "I just finished Fred & Rose
This book is written by a British journalist. The writer presents the facts and analysis of two criminals, Fred and Rose. This isn't a nov..."

That's a great title. I'll have to check it out.

[Rebecca]

Im rereading The House of Thunder. You can tell it was one of his earlier novels. His writing has blossomed so much since his earlier books. I can't remember this book at all so it's probably been at least 15 years since I read it the first time. I can't wait to see what happens!! Lol

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Rebecca wrote: "Im rereading The House of Thunder. You can tell it was one of his earlier novels. His writing has blossomed so much since his earlier books. I can't remember this book at all so it's probably been ..."

That's a fun one :-) Along the lines of False Memory.

[Mary]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Some of your Stephen King Listings made me remember others I have read: 11/22/63, Firestarter and Pet Cemetary.

I am most interested in reading Revival, Doctor Sleep, Mr. Mercedes, Bag of Bones, T..."

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Some of your Stephen King Listings made me remember others I have read: 11/22/63, Firestarter and Pet Cemetary.

I am most interested in reading Revival, Doctor Sleep, Mr. Mercedes, Bag of Bones, T..."

Stephen King is a great writer, my favorites are Salem,s Lot, Storm of the Century, the Shining , Delores Claiborne and really too many to name. I always read that he and Koontz are somehow writing in the same style, story lines etc.like they are rivals. That is something I just don't understand. I am not able to compare his books and find them similar. Koontz has humor and a certain spirituality in his writing and usually good vs.evil theme. The evil is all the more evil because it is sometimes wrapped up in what appears to be good.

King is brilliant, but I like his older books the best--he is absolutely the King (no pun intended)of suspense leading to terror. But I have never really found humor or spirituality in his books..sometimes good and evil but I like good to always win---that's just me. I feel like King has become a bitter person and that is felt in his books for me. The last book I read was the 11/22/1963 --it was really great the first few time he did the time travels and such but after you figure out the ending, rather early in the book, I began to feel like he was being paid by the word...way too much repitition but the characters were good and believable. I struggled to finish that book and it will probably be my last. It really did feel self-indulgent.

Koontz on the other hand. is the best at character building, humor, suspense etc. I especially like when he throws little daggers at the government and criticizes society as it should be. BUT there have been some books where it seems like maybe his book is overdue with his publisher so he stirs the pot and throws out an ending that doesn't necessarily leave you satisfied. Even so it is well worth the ride.

Sorry for my babble...

All that being said I think my favorite besides (Lightning) is....A Big Little Life: Memoir of a Joyful Dog!

[Diane Lynch]

Mary wrote: "Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Some of your Stephen King Listings made me remember others I have read: 11/22/63, Firestarter and Pet Cemetary.

I am most interested in reading Revival, Docto..."

The only thing the same about Dean Koontz and Stephen King is the type of book they write. Suspense, thriller, horror. I feel Dean Koontz writes better endings. Stephen Kings endings are often disappointing because the story is so good. The ending doesn't hold up to the story. Dean Koontzs is able to write an ending that is as good as the book. I liked 11/22/63. I agree about the story lines, just good vs evil/spirituality. SK's books can get much more complicated than any of DK's books. The Stand and The Gunslinger Series are the two I am thinking of. They are not light reading. All authors eventually turn out that paid by the word book. That's how they make their living. Sometimes the creativity well runs dry even though contractually they are obligated to produce. All writers styles change over time since they are actually sharing a part of themselves. You may or may not like these changes. I don't think the writer himself has much control over this aspect. All of us have ups and downs in life. We don't put ourselves out their for the public to see. My favorite authors will never change even if I don't like the current style as much as past. I just wait for the future. I think both DK and SK are Kings of horror or perhaps Princes of Horror is a better term since they share it. Moonlight Bay vs The Gunslimgher series. 77 Shadow Street vs Pet Cemetery. SK has characters randomly popping up in all
Different books. You don't seen that in DK's books beyond a series. By doing this SK has many of his books intertwined in a real world fashion. That's my 2 cents.

[Diane Lynch]

So I've notice we have two Diane's. I was reading a post and thought "I never read that!" Then the light bulb went off. I'm going to see if I can change ME to Diane Lynch so I don't get confused.

[Diane Lynch]

So I've notice we have two Diane's. I was reading a post and thought "I never read that!" Then the light bulb went off. I'm going to see if I can change ME to Diane Lynch so I don't get confused.

[Diane Lynch]

I do not know how to change my name so I am still a Diane

[Diane Lynch]

Oops. Doesn't belong in currently reading. Sorry group

[TammieTarell]

I'm currently reading "Unlucky 13" by James Patterson; Reading the entire "Women's Murder Club Series". Going to join a historical fiction club reading group next week; will update book. I like to read a couple of books at the same time.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Diane wrote: "So I've notice we have two Diane's. I was reading a post and thought "I never read that!" Then the light bulb went off. I'm going to see if I can change ME to Diane Lynch so I don't get confused."

That is part of how I became a crazy little brown owl. There is another Dustin that I am friends with and it was getting confusing in the discussion threads. You can change your name by going to your profile and clicking edit. Edit your first name and this what will show up in the comment sections. My first name is Dustin Crazy Little Brown Owl :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Thank you Mary and Diane for your Stephen King thoughts. I love Stephen King. I had not read any of his books until I joined Goodreads in 2009 - well I guess I had listened to Pet Cemetary as an audiobook and a short story called Riding the Bullet. I have really grown to love his work.

I don't think Dean Koontz and Stephen King need to be compared or at least not to the point of saying one is better than the other. I enjoy both. They are both amazing in their own right. I appreciate their differences as I try to do with everyone. Everyone is so different and unique and it's amazing.

[Chad]

What the Night Knows.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I'm currently reading Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

[Rebecca]

I'm currently reading Relentless - Dean Koontz and really enjoying so far, up to chapter 30 and wow there is a lot happening.

[Jim]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm currently reading Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt "

That is a very good book. I am not a fan of nonfiction but I thoroughly enjoyed that one. I had no idea who he was and the only reason I read that book was my neighbor gave me a bag of books and that was one of the last ones I read from that bag.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Rebecca wrote: "I'm currently reading Relentless - Dean Koontz and really enjoying so far, up to chapter 30 and wow there is a lot happening."

One of my favorite Dean Koontz books :-) I've read it several times now.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Jim wrote: "That is a very good book. I am not a fan of nonfiction but I thoroughly enjoyed that one.

Likewise. I don't read much non-fiction, but occasionally I find a subject that is fascinating. Enjoying Angela's Ashes so far - the humor in the storytelling is really intriguing.

[Rebecca]

Its been many years since I read Strangers. Just enough time to read it again and feel like its the first time. Luckily, (maybe not so much sometimes) I have a horrible memory and am always able to be surprised at the end of the novel!!

[J.S.]

I'm rereading the Harry Potter series for the ten-kajillionth time. It never gets old!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Rebecca wrote: "Its been many years since I read Strangers. Just enough time to read it again and feel like its the first time.

Good Choice :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

J.S. wrote: "I'm rereading the Harry Potter series for the ten-kajillionth time. It never gets old!"

Nice :-) I actually haven't re-read them because they are such thick books. I keep hearing about people re-reading them multiple times. I just don't know if I'm ready for that kind of commitment.

[Barbara]

I have England's editions of the Harry Potter books....some of the slang is different..... I love the books and I enjoyed the movies. I'm saving them to read to my new Grandaughter one day!!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I am currently reading In The Woods by Tana French.


I will finish today and start reading Lightning which is our Dean Koontz November Group Read :-)