November 2014

[Jonathan]

Finished The Sins of the Fathers by Lawrence Block, narrated by Alan Sklar. Excellent, short crime novel. Crisp writing, realistic dialogue, a good, dark tale. This is the first in the Matt Scudder series. Onward to the second.

[MissSusie]

I am on a thriller kick so I decided to try Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham narrated by, Sean Barrett this is a new to me author and narrator.

[Mejix]

I'm giving Inherent Vice by Pynchon a try. I like the tone of the novel but for some reason I am struggling to finish the first disk. Not a good sign. We'll see.

[Carole]

I'm listening to Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King. Loving it!

[Scott S.]

I had to give Ready Player One a second listen. Wil Wheaton is a fantastic narrator.

[Sandy]

I am about half through In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Side, read by Arthur Morey and am enjoying it - all the adventurers have personalities. I find I have to take a break however before it seems too much the same ... so I'm finishing Lemon Snickett's Series of Unfortunate Events, read by Tim Curry.

[Carol]

I'm starting the second book in the Thursday Next series Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde. It's a quirky series, but I'm hooked! Finished Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston the newest in the Aloysious Pendergast series. It did not disappoint! The narrator of the series is Rene Aberjonois. I love his voice!

[Jeanie]

Carol wrote: "I'm starting the second book in the Thursday Next series Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde. It's a quirky series, but I'm hooked! Finished Blue Labyrinth by Dougla..."

Good to know about the latest Pendergast. I may pick it up soon.

[Catherine]

Sandy wrote: "I am about half through In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Side, read by Arthur Morey and am enjoying it - all the adventurers have personalities. I find I have to take a break however before it seem..."

Thanks for reminding me of Lemony Snicket; read all of them in print so I really want to hear them read by Tim Curry; just downloaded from the library The Hostile Hospital - I need something short and fun! It will be next after I finish Rebecca

[Robin P]

I'm more than halfway through The Paying Guests. The narration is good but the book could have been half as long. It drags on in places.

[Jeanie]

J. wrote: "CatBookMom wrote: "J. wrote: "Legion: Skin Deep became available on Audible today. It is still free for whatever reason.

Legion: Skin Deep"

It's very strange; I pre-ordered this ..."

I also pre-ordered it, but it wasn't in the Library and no longer in the pre-orders list. I did a search for Legion: Skin Deep and found I stil had the option to add it to my Cart--which meant I hadn't ordered it. No matter, really, I just put it in the Cart again and completed the purchase again and--Voila--it is now in my Library. Now if I can just find the time to listen... after the holidays with family, I hope.

[Nospin]

Listened to Deadly Gamble yesterday - first in the mystery series.
It was an enjoyable listen while driving and doing laundry. The narrator, Lynda Evans, is new to me but did a good job.

[Sue]

I'm about 90% done with and completely enthralled by In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette. It's hard to believe it's non-fiction, especially towards the end. Just an incredible story. And, the narration is fantastic.

Sandy wrote: "I am about half through In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Side, read by Arthur Morey and am enjoying it - all the adventurers have personalities. I find I have to take a break however before it seem..."

[Leona]

This might be a silly question but every month I see these discussions headed the month we are in...is this where we just discuss what we are reading/ listening to this month?

[MissSusie]

Leona wrote: "This might be a silly question but every month I see these discussions headed the month we are in...is this where we just discuss what we are reading/ listening to this month?"

Yes and/or currently listening.

[John, Moderator]

Leona wrote: "This might be a silly question but every month I see these discussions headed the month we are in...is this where we just discuss what we are reading/ listening to this month?"

Yes, (pretty much) anything else belongs elsewhere.

[CatBookMom]

Jeanie wrote: "I also pre-ordered it, but it wasn't in the Library and no longer in the pre-orders list. I did a search for Legion: Skin Deep and found I stil had the option to add it to my Cart--which meant I hadn't ordered it...."

I called about this yesterday and got a decent CS rep; she understood - at least she said she did - why I was calling to report a pre-order of a free book that didn't get into my library after the release date. I have the audio, though we just put it into my cart and purchased it.

[CatBookMom]

Back to current listening:

And Four to Go is 4 short Nero Wolfe stories; the first two are Christmas and Easter themes, and Wolfe gets into trouble in both of them. Still have two more to hear

Started the multi-voice version of Dune; I apparently watched the 1984 movie too many times - it's kind of awful/over the top but I kept watching anyway - since I find myself visualizing the movie scenes of what I'm hearing.

I'm almost done with Grave Surprise and False Colours. As you can tell, I'm bouncing around, unable to settle into a genre or author.

[Janice]

I finished Mister Slaughter and really enjoyed it.

Next up is Ordinary Grace.

[Hunchback Jack]

I also had my preorder of Legion: Skin Deep disappear on me, but I just "bought" it when it became available. A little confusing, but no harm, no foul.

I finished Prince Lestat and am now listening to Revival. I'm liking it so far.

[CatBookMom]

Hunchback wrote: "I also had my preorder of Legion: Skin Deep disappear on me, but I just "bought" it when it became available. A little confusing, but no harm, no foul...."

I thought about doing that, the keep-it-simple approach, but I wanted to let Audible know that there might be a glitch in their pre-order system.

[Susanne]

carol, Jasper Fforde is one of my autobuy authors. Have you read any of his other books outside of the Thursday Next series? They're all quirky but great.

[Carol]

No, I haven't read any other books by Jasper Fforde. He is so quirky and I will definitely try others. Any favorites?

[MissSusie]

Just finished Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham (narrated by,Seán Barrett this was a great thriller I will definitely be going back and listening to his other books great story and great narration.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Gillian]

Hi Everyone! :) I just finished listening to "Apple Tree Yard," by Louise Doughty. Narrated by, Juliet Stevenson. It is a really good thriller, I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the narrator was brilliant. Five star read, highly recommended.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Before that, I listened to the old classic,"Junky," by, William S. Burroughs. Narrated by, Andrew Garman. I had read the book years, but it was great to listen to the audiobook version. The narrator was really great. Another five star audiobook.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Patricia]

I just finished The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.
It was quite light hearted and funny for the first 1/3 of the book and then it took a much darker turn with death/murder etc.
I enjoyed listening to it but didn't 'love' it - 3 stars from me. Narrated by Juliet Stevenson and she did a great job (just like in the post above!)

[Kristie]

This weekend I finished Dad Is Fat as my lap-swimming listen. Well, close enough...I just gave up on it well into the book. It wasn't that good. Lots of tired parenting jokes.

My next lap swim book is Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls. We'll see if I snort in the water as I have with past David Sedaris books.

[Trish]

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "Just finished Shadow of Night. Enjoyed it, will probably give it 4/5 rating. Just started Gray Mountain. The "young girl" voice of the narrator is taking some gett..."

I too finished reading Gray Mountain. It is VERY similar to Grisham's classic novels, with one big excection. I'm going to try not to spoil anything, but if you like the trial portion of Grisham's novels, then this book is not for you.

I must say that I learned a good bit about the coal industry.

[Trish]

I just finished listening to The Escape and it doean't disappoint! I'm not sure if which I enjoyed more--the narration of Orlagh Cassidy and Ron McLarty or Baldacci's thrill seeking storyline. I think it's easy to write rote, programmed novels after so many best sellers, but Baldacci's stories are never like that. I'm giving it 4/5 stars.

[binter]

Kristie wrote: "This weekend I finished Dad Is Fat as my lap-swimming listen."

I'm SO sorry to do (ask question unrelated to thread) this and feel free to thump me but I just have to ask. Kristie, how to you listen while swimming?! What device do you use?
If you already covered this bit of magic elsewhere, pls just point me to it and I won't clutter up this thread. Very curious.

[Sue]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but how on earth do you listen to audiobooks while swimming? Or, do you not literally mean lap swimming??

Kristie wrote: "This weekend I finished Dad Is Fat as my lap-swimming listen. Well, close enough...I just gave up on it well into the book. It wasn't that good. Lots of tired parenting jokes.

My n..."

[Kristie]

I literally mean lap swimming, and I listen with a waterproof MP3 player. (JLab is the brand, found it on Amazon.)

Under the "Top 5 Audiobook" category, there is a discussion about "recommendations for an audiobook for runners." In there I believe I talk some more about it.

[Robin P]

Patricia wrote: "I just finished The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.
It was quite light hearted and funny for the first 1/3 of the book and then it took a much darker turn with death/murder etc.
I ..."

I'm about 2/3 through The Paying Guests and although I like this author, every part goes on much longer than it needs to.

[Carol]

Robin wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I just finished The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.
It was quite light hearted and funny for the first 1/3 of the book and then it took a much darker turn with dea..."

This is my first book by Sarah Waters. I agree that the first 1/3 was light hearted, and it seemed to move along. The darker it gets, the more plodding the story seems. I have heard so many good things about this author. Is this usual for her? I WILL finish tonight. I want to be done.

[Carol]

Joy wrote: "Can't believe it's the end of the month already. i started An Irish Country Christmas today. I have been enjoying this series this year."

I forgot about this one, Joy! I've read the first in the series, and loved it. I will get this one for a holiday read!

[Mejix]

I'm glad I stuck with Inherent Vice by Pynchon. I just crossed the halfway mark and I am enjoying it. For some reason it works very well in munchkin speed.

[MissSusie]

Jo wrote: "I finished the enjoyable Siege and Storm and They're Watching by Gregg Hurwitz, narrated by Scott Brick. What a fantastic thriller! I wa..."

I just finished You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz it was really good and I see They're Watching was just added to the $4.95 sale!

[Sandy]

Sandy wrote: "I am about half through In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Side, read by Arthur Morey and am enjoying it - all the adventurers have personalities. I find I have to take a break however before it seem..."
I've finished "In the Kingdom of Ice" and loved it.

[CatBookMom]

Sadly, I didn't manage to finish anything at the last minute, though I wrapped up Grave Surprise on Saturday. Too many new ebooks and audiobooks to try out, not getting into any of them.