What Are You Currently Reading - 2020

[Kasia]

I feel like I need to finish two books today to make up for the last 11 days of slacking on my part but also I haven't been enjoying my book as much so perhaps that's why :( ( Recursion by Crouch)

[Karen]

Started The King of Bones and Ashes by J.D. Horn last night.

[sonya]

By Order of the President by W.E.B. Griffin

[Anita]

Just finished book 4 of the Sandman Slim series, Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey.


Tomorrow (maybe tonight) I'm starting The Warlock in Spite of Himself by Christopher Stasheff.

[Erin]

Mudbound

[Erin]

Desert Places

[Kasia]

Erin wrote: "Desert Places"

Oh I loved that series, wish the book I was reading by him now was even a touch as good.

[Erin]

Kasia wrote: "Erin wrote: "Desert Places"

Oh I loved that series, wish the book I was reading by him now was even a touch as good."

That's too bad you aren't into Recursion. I haven't read it yet but I have heard good things about it.

[[deleted user]]

The Stake

[Spyros]

Song of Kali
I like it so far.

[Krystal]

Figured it was time to take on a classic: 'Salem's Lot

[Erin]

Tell No One

[[deleted user]]

The Freakshow

[Kasia]

Erin wrote: That's too bad you aren't into Recursion. I haven't read it yet but I have heard good things about it.


Crouch is one of my favorite authors so its funny how I'm one of the few people not enjoying this one as much, some pages turn into something that reads like a manual for putting a radio together, just reads very monotone/tone deaf as I'm reading a bunch of words, not seeing a picture unfold in my head. It was good up to half way mark but its picking up a little now, also its oddly too similar to Dark Matter for me, guess I prefer when he writes serial killers and Wayward Pine type stories more, but hoping to finish today!

Also don't let me put you off it, I think about 95% of people out there love this book haha.

[Christopher]

Tim Lebbon novellas I picked up for free thanks to a posting right here on HA.

Right now: White

On deck:

In the Valley, Where Belladonna Grows

and

The Reach of Children

[Erin]

Kasia wrote: "Erin wrote: That's too bad you aren't into Recursion. I haven't read it yet but I have heard good things about it.


Crouch is one of my favorite authors so its funny how I'm one of the few people ..."

I still plan on trying it, I also loved Dark Matter.

[Char]

I'm starting

[David]

I'm starting The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing, Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy

I may be some time...

[[deleted user]]

The Wise Friend and The Raven

Slowly working through Campbell's and should be finished today. Really enjoying Janz's work as usual.

[Erin]

The Passenger

[Anita]

Usher's Passing by Robert R. McCammon

[Char]

The rockabilly werewolf from Mars wrote: "I recently picked up a stack of 80s horror novels at a used book store (nothing particularly obscure, this time; specifically The Wells Of Hell, The Magic Cottage, [bo..."

I have Manhattan Ghost Story. Still haven't read the damn thing.

[Randy]

Same here.

[Alan]

Not my usual fare, but it is remarkably well written, relatable and funny and intriguing. Took a bit for the story to take shape, but once it did, it had me hooked.

[Christopher]

Best stories of the recently deceased W.H. Pugmire.

[Erin]

The Good Daughter

[Spyros]

Mystery Walk
I've only read Usher's Passing by McCammon which I loved it. I like this one too, so far.

[Kasia]

My last 3 reads were about 3 starts and being stressed w/ the whole work situation going on I decided to treat myself and pick something that sounds as juicy and amazing as all the reviews promise so right now I'm reading Boy's Life, little bit in and really liking the mood and set up.

(fyi its free from Kindle Unlimited, I have a paper copy somewhere but can't find it.)


Boy's Life
by Robert R. McCammon

[[deleted user]]

Christopher wrote: "Best stories of the recently deceased W.H. Pugmire.
"

Oh, I didn't knew he died :-( .

@ Kasia: I hope you'll enjoy Boy's Life. For me, it is McCammon's magic masterpiece.

[Monica]

I started I am legend and The Odyssey recently.

[Char]

Kasia wrote: "My last 3 reads were about 3 starts and being stressed w/ the whole work situation going on I decided to treat myself and pick something that sounds as juicy and amazing as all the reviews promise ..."

Boy's Life is my favorite book of all time, Kasia!

Right now, I'm reading The Forever House by Tim Waggoner.

[[deleted user]]

Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in Her Own Words

Aileen Wuornos is probably the only serial killer that I have read so much on, but I am so excited to get into this book.

also reading Blood Rubies

[Kasia]

Char wrote: "Boy's Life is my favorite book of all time, Kasia! "

I read your review of it again and suddenly had to find out for myself the magic of this story :)

[Kasia]

Ekel wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Best stories of the recently deceased W.H. Pugmire.
"

Oh, I didn't knew he died :-( .

@ Kasia: I hope you'll enjoy Boy's Life. For me, it ..."

Soo excited to dive in deeper today, about to pick it up, thank you!

[Christopher]

Simon Clark:

[Catherine]

About to startSlash by Hunter Shea and really looking forward to it!

[Char]

JaeRavenClaw wrote: "Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in Her Own Words

Aileen Wuornos is probably the only serial killer that I have read so much on, but I am so excited to get into this book.

also reading [b..."

Blood Rubies was a fun read! I hope you like it!

[Char]

Kasia wrote: "Char wrote: "Boy's Life is my favorite book of all time, Kasia! "

I read your review of it again and suddenly had to find out for myself the magic of this story :)"

This made me smile and I needed to smile today, so thank you. :)

[[deleted user]]

Flowers from the Moon and Other Lunacies

Short stories by Robert Bloch.

[Char]

The Wise Friend

[sonya]

Finishing up transfer of power

[Erin]

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

[Catherine]

Char wrote: "The Wise Friend "

I am so looking forward to reading this one. A new Ramsey Campbell is always a cause for celebration!

[Ctgt]

Dreams from the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror

[Alan]

I've read all of Grisham's legal thrillers as well as a few of his other books. By the 2000s his stories remained interesting, due to his wonderful writing style, but they at times felt like he was meeting contractual obligations, or just didn't invest in them as much as he used to, as they remained entertaining, but became less exciting and sexy. Right from the start, this book felt like his prime books of the late 80s and 90s. The story feels invigorated with the oomph of his classics, and I'm gleefully pouring right through it.

[Char]

Alan wrote: "
I've read all of Grisham's legal thrillers as well as a few of his other books. By the 2000s his stories remained interesting, due to his wonderful writing style,..."

Thanks for sharing, Alan. Perhaps I'll give this one a try. I liked Grisham early on in his career and then, like you it seems, his books started to seem formulaic.

[Char]

Catherine wrote: "Char wrote: "The Wise Friend "

I am so looking forward to reading this one. A new Ramsey Campbell is always a cause for celebration!"

I'm not very far yet, but I'm enjoying it. I hope you enjoy it too when you get to it, Catherine!

[Char]

I've started Don Winslow's latest:

[Kasia]

Char wrote: "This made me smile and I needed to smile today, so thank you. :) "

Sorry I just saw this, big hugs!

[Char]

Kasia wrote: "Char wrote: "This made me smile and I needed to smile today, so thank you. :) "

Sorry I just saw this, big hugs!"

Are you enjoying it, Kasia?