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What are you reading and why? 2015 version
@Debra, I think Mariab was talking about Wolf, the book you just finished to read.
This is such a wonderful, caring group. I'm enjoying reading all the love and support going on. <3
Sandra wrote: "@Debra, I think Mariab was talking about Wolf, the book you just finished to read."Oh! The one I finished reading is a thriller featuring detective Jack Caffery. He ends up solving the more dark types of murders; generally more gruesome and nail-biting. The whole series is great and very well-written, but maybe not for the faint of heart.
I was an advanced reader when I was younger and my mom only objected one time to something I wanted to read. She had a copy of The Exorcist on her bookshelf and she said I'd need to be a little older to read it. I remember I was even more curious after that. I owe my love of reading to Mom and she was the one who introduced me to my favorite author, Stephen King. I couldn't wait for Christmas and birthdays because I knew I'd be getting a new King book along with other fav authors' books. When I finally read The Exorcist it scared the bejeebers out of me! King scared the bejeebers out of me, too! But boy did I love that tingle along my spine. However, I spent many a night sleeping with my light on!
No worries Debra! Sandra was right, I ask about Wolf. From the GR info I saw it was a thriller.I wanted to know it has supernatural creatures as well.
Just started Dune Messiah. Much like Hitchhiker's, it's a sci fi series I read the first book of, loved, and never continued the series. I only had half an hour to read, and couldn't put it down. Off to go grab my Nook and tuck in for the night.
I just finished Eleanor and Park, so very very adorable, I really enjoyed it. Now I'm going to read Timebound, For the monthly read
I finished All the Light We Cannot See and am still digesting it before I write a review.I immediately started The Son and I'm total confused. It doesn't sound like Jo Nesbø. I don't know if it's been translated by someone other than Dan Bartlett, or if it's the narrator. I've cranked up the speed a bit to see if that helps.
@Lynda. Dune is a terrific serie!I read 3 of the books. Could you read along without re-read the previous one (I know, I couldn't. There's so many characters and plot lines to consider!)
Reading Slaughterhouse-Five for the month's theme
I finished Inferno for the 'Serial Killer' challenge. I enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. It was pretty fast paced and had some good twists and turns (although some were a little obvious). There were some nice descriptions of cities and architecture too. A fun read all in all.I am now starting How Green Was My Valley. One of my reading goals for this year is to read more classics and I haven't read any so far so I thought it was about time that I rectified that.
I just finished Timebound for our BOTM and I'm going to continue with the series, so I'm also using it for our series challenge. :)I'm starting The Secret Keeper today for a buddy read. I'm also hoping to finish up The Hidden Ones & Poisoned Apples today or tomorrow, so I can start The House We Grew Up In. I received a copy through Netgalley a while ago and still need to do a review.
I've crawled into bed four nights in a row with my book firmly in hand, only to fall asleep. I still haven't reached 50 pages. That should be telling, shouldn't it? So Dreaming the Eagle has sent me to dreamland too many times to continue with it.Next up - Crestmont.
Mariab wrote: "@Lisa. Wonderful book. Enjoy!"Thanks Mariab!
Mariab wrote: "@Lynda. Dune is a terrific serie!I read 3 of the books. Could you read along without re-read the previous one (I know, I couldn't. There's so many characters and plot lines to consider!)"The first books is so vivid in my memory, but I've no doubt there are things I've forgotten, but jumping into Messiah, I was able to fall back into that world almost effortlessly.
I've seen both the Sci Fi channel's movie (literal and flat...gets the plot but misses the magic) and Lynch's classic from 1984 is one of my favorite movies, even if it is quiet Lynchian at its core.
Lol, Janice. But it has accomplish the objetive!
@Lynda. Yes. I know what you mean. I saw David Lynch's version. And it is a blast!
I am approximately 15% the way in and liking it.Lisa, How Green is My Valley, was one of the very few books I actually did read in high school, from what I remember I really liked it. Maybe I should read it again?I am reading Timebound, right now I know there's two books in the series out right now, is the third coming out this year?
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed How Green Was My Valley too Berit :) I hadn't actually heard of it until quite recently but it sounds very good. Hopefully I will like it too.
@Lisa. There is a very old movie too (1945- 50?)
Thanks for the info Mariab. It's from 1941 by the looks of it. I will definitely check it out if I like the book.
I finished The Invention of Wings. I loved it! My first 5-star book of this year. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am relating to these characters so much! I feel like Sarah is just trying to do what feels right in her heart and everyone keeps putting her down because she wants a semblance of equality for the slaves.
Debra wrote: "I was an advanced reader when I was younger and my mom only objected one time to something I wanted to read. She had a copy of The Exorcist on her bookshelf and she said I'd need to ..."I have never read The Exorcist, but I wouldn't rule it out. I've seen the movie years ago and probably know the gist of the story, but for the last, I dunno, 12-15 years I just can't watch scary movies. But I want to try reading some! Yeah, I don't make much sense sometimes...
My mom always tells the story of when she was pregnant with my brother and read The Exorcist. He's now 41 and to this day has never liked scary movies....coincidence? I think not! Though he managed to marry a Rosemary hahahahaha luckily their babies are not demons ;)
The last really scary book I read seems like was The Shining in my early teens. An older brother read it first, and so then I "had" to read it, too. Would sometimes toss it down away from me like it was on fire. I've read some creepy-ish some along and along, but just can't handle really scary books, especially with psycho sicko characters. Even if they get caught in the end.
I am reading Wicked Appetite which is #1 of a series by Janet Evanovich. I have been reading some more serious novels recently, so this is definitely a nice break. Lots of humor and I've even actually laughed out loud lol
Melissa, have you read her Stephanie Plum books? Those characters are so funny, I always crack up when I'm reading those.:-)
Melissa wrote: "My mom always tells the story of when she was pregnant with my brother and read The Exorcist. He's now 41 and to this day has never liked scary movies....coincidence? I think not! Though he managed to marry a Rosemary hahahahaha luckily their babies are not demons ;) ."There could be something to that. I dragged my friend to a nearby restaurant just about every day for hot turkey sandwiches and blueberry pie and ice cream when I was pregnant. My son has never liked either turkey or blueberries. Me? I still can't get enough of either.
That is funny :-) I had food poisoning in from pizza when I was pregnant with my daughter, and she will not eat pizza. Also a kind of cool thing is I read the book Intensity when I was pregnant with my son, and that is one of the few books he is actually read.
Quite a while ago I oicked up a daily deal and am finally around to it. Its an anthology of mysteries The Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Boxthe only guideline is each story must contain a mystery box. Don't read too much into this statement because I don't read a lot of short stories or ss anthologies but halg through this is by far the best collection I've come across. Some very different stories so far quite entertaining and authors are doing a great job at making a full short story
Your book sounds great, Travis! I wish I had read this post before I went to the book store yesterday evening. Well, it is on my shelf anyway.I just finished Bellman & Black. I can't get my head around how I feel about the story really. I gave it three stars. It wasn't bad and there was a lot of interesting information. It was just a strange story. It was supposed to be a ghost story but it was not spooky or scary, just flat. The writing was fine, whimsical at times even.
I wonder if it would have made a difference if we had not read her other book first, Lisa?
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in this group before! I'm going to start reading Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas today. Hopefully it should be good, the rating is quite high.
Hi Jackie, good to see you here! Tallgrass was in my TBR list last year, but I never got to it. So is now in my "left overs from 2014" list now. :) I'd like to know how do you like it.
Hi Rusalka & thanks!Hiya Sandra! Fancy seeing you here lol. I'll let you know if I think the books any good. I haven't actually started it yet but will be later.
My anthology hit a few duds. Mostly because they weren't actually mysteries just stories. I was enjoying the mysteries. I set that aside for a bit and picked up A Thousand Splendid Suns. It isn't my usual type of read but is pretty good. I like to hit a broad range of genres so its good to pick a book like this up now and then. After that I'll finish up the anthology. Nice thing with short story collections is you can set them down for as long as you want as long as not in the middle of a story.
Have you read, The Kite Runner, Travis? It is by the same author. I liked it just ok as it is also not something I normally read. I look forward to hearing what you think of A Thousand Splendid Suns. I haven't read it but I own it.
Cherie wrote: "Your book sounds great, Travis! I wish I had read this post before I went to the book store yesterday evening. Well, it is on my shelf anyway.I just finished Bellman & Black. I can't get my he..."
I have been thinking the same thing Cherie, about whether we might have enjoyed Bellman & Black: A Ghost Story more if we had not previously read The Thirteenth Tale. I have now come to the conclusion that it probably would not have made much difference to me. 'Bellman & Black' just wasn't to my taste at all and I don't think I would have liked it even if I had read it first. I am actually quite glad that I read 'The Thirteenth Tale' beforehand as I don't think I would have been very keen to try it out had 'B & B' been my introduction to Diane Setterfield.
I think I agree Lisa. I would not have been as excited to get to TTT if I had read B&B first. Good thing we did it "the right way"!Travis - there always seem to be a few not so good stories in any anthology I have ever read. I think reading through them though is worth it, especially for the ones that really stand out!
Having them laying around to take my time is part of the allure for me. It is such a good way to explore authors too. The Sherlock Holmes one I have on my currently reading list has been typical. All of the writers are series authors and I have had a good time looking up their series and main characters. The first story, by Michael Connelly was great.
Read a couple: The Light Between Oceans - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and A Rule Against Murder for the year-long challenge - review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Berit wrote: "Melissa, have you read her Stephanie Plum books? Those characters are so funny, I always crack up when I'm reading those.:-)"Yes, I have read several of the Plum books! They are really funny and I do enjoy them too. I read a whole bunch in a row a few years ago and then just got a little burned out. So easing my way into them again this year for the Serial Challenge, but it will be great to read the characters again. :)
Lisa wrote: "KimeyDiann wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "I stilk have all my goosebu.ps up to #40 or there abouts"I was actually looking at some of the goosebumps titles not too long ago and there were only a f..."
Oh yes, I eagerly anticipated the tv show!
Tejas Janet wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I seem to have opened the censorship discussion again. No problems. I really do not go out of my way to censor what the kids read. I know that they can get their hands on most any..."Yes, open communication with my pets is incredibly important! LOL.
I'm with you on this TJ. I don't have kids and I'm not planning on having any. My husband and I still have to make lots of sacrifices in our life... for our family and our pets and for each other.
I finished The Son. The narration really blew the story for me. This time, there was a different translator from the Harry Hole series. Between the translator and narrator, I had a hard time hearing Jo Nesbo's voice. I started The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack. So far, it has potential to be a good book.
I have a question for all you readers I want to find a book for my 12-year-old son and I to read together. He is not an advanced reader, so take that into consideration. I would appreciate any and all suggestions☺️
Berit my dad read Harry Potter with me when I was that age
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Hi Mariab. Just saw this message from you. I did read a series recently with werewolves, the first one being The Last Werewolf. Is that what you were referring to?