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Greg wrote: "Currently reading Wonder. Although aimed at MG/YA readers, there are some cultural references that only middle-aged people are likely to get. So far, it's a nicely observed look at ..."I loved that book. Bawled my head off during the book and movie. The movie is really good, too, and stayed really true to the book.
Kelly B wrote: "Greg wrote: "Currently reading Wonder. Although aimed at MG/YA readers, there are some cultural references that only middle-aged people are likely to get. So far, it's a nicely obse..."Yes, this is a wonderful book, Kelly! Just read the bit from Justin's POV - wish it could have been a bit longer because he's so interesting and empathic. The different POVs work so well in this story.
somewhat of a change of pace: Broken Faith.....Jeff McIntosh
Just starting a good old fashioned haunted house novel, Maynard's House"Austin Fletcher, a disturbed young Vietnam War vet, is willed a small house deep in the woods of northern Maine. He comes to own it by the generosity of a brother-in-arms—a fellow soldier and confidante, Maynard Whittier, killed in action by a wayward mortar shell. The rugged landscape of Maine is an intoxicating blend of claustrophobic interiors and endless frozen wastelands. Little by little, the mysterious force in the house asserts itself until Austin isn't exactly sure what is in his mind and what is real. And just when our hero's had enough and is ready to quit the place, a blizzard arrives and the real haunting begins."
I finished my re read of Divergent and i think i m gonna re read Insurgent too.
Currently reading “Clowders” by Vanessa Morgan. It has a great premise, but unfortunately I’m having a hard time connecting with the characters, and that’s making the story a bit so-so for me.
Did i mention I m also reading Picnic at Hanging Rock!? It s starting to get interesting. No idea what s going to happen.
Sarah wrote: "Currently reading “Clowders” by Vanessa Morgan. It has a great premise, but unfortunately I’m having a hard time connecting with the characters, and that’s making the story a bit so-so for me."Aww, that's a bummer. Hope your next read is better!
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After the mini-series last year I wanted to read The Alienist to see if it was better. But I was intimidated by its 600 pages and historical fiction setting, worried it might be a dense, hard read. How wrong I was. There definitely could have been less of the details the author felt he needed to include to show how much he studied turn of the century New York, but the narrative itself flows nicely, and I'm following the story much easier than I did in the TV series.
Alan wrote: "After the mini-series last year I wanted to read The Alienist to see if it was better. But I was intimidated by its 600 pages and historical fiction setting, worried ..."
I loved that book. The second one was quite as good, but still good. I enjoyed the mini-series too.
I'm starting
by Michael Patrick Hicks
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I finished yesterday the novella Carmilla by Lefanu and enjoyed it. Today I wanted to start The lord of the rings.
Recently started "The Brink" The Brink: An Awakened Novelby James S. Murray James S. Murray. So far, it's as good as the first one!
I no longer read a lot of books of writers’ correspondence, but Letters to Arkham: The Letters of Ramsey Campbell and August Derleth, 1961–1971 is proving to be fascinating. 
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I've read VanderMeer's Souther Reach trilogy and this book's predecessor, Borne, so I know he writes (really) weird fiction/Sci-Fi. While Borne was one of the strangest books I've ever read, it at least made its own kind of sense. Granted, I'm still early in this one, but.....what the fuck am I reading???!!!?!?!?!
Karen wrote: "Recently started "The Brink" The Brink: An Awakened Novelby James S. Murray James S. Murray. So far, it's as good as the first one!"I really enjoyed the first book.
Alan wrote: "I've read VanderMeer's Souther Reach trilogy and this book's predecessor, Borne, so I know he writes (really) weird fiction/Sci-Fi. While Borne was one of the s..."
Yeah, that one is out there! I loved it, but I didn't always fully get what was going on.
Instarted a re read of Twilight and it s actually not too bad.
Starting book four of the Sandman Slim series. 
The Andromeda Evolution by Michael CrichtonSeemed appropriate, all things considered!
Erin wrote: "Karen wrote: "Recently started "The Brink" The Brink: An Awakened Novelby James S. Murray James S. Murray. So far, it's as good as the first one!"I really enjoye..."
The second one is really good as well; I've already pre-ordered the third one, "Obliteration!"
Fury From the Tomb
Silly premise, but fun pulpy adventure/horror. Think 1930s Universal mummy movies merging about 1/3 of the way in with a touch of The Wild, Wild West '60s TV show. I'm only about 1/2 way through.
I'm reading After the People Lights Have Gone Off by Stephen Graham Jones and The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
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"I loved this! I hope you do too!
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