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[Sarah]

I read it Stephanie and really liked it. it's linked to The Lake House and his YA series too from what I recall. Unless that's another book. You enjoying it?

[Debra]

I agree with Lisa and Sarah, Janet. The Kingkiller Chronicles rock. I'm going to order the next in the series as soon as it's available... not waiting until I can get it from the library! I rarely spend $ on books anymore. Got more than I can deal with already!

[Stephanie]

Hi Sarah!! I am not liking it and liking it at the same time it is definitely different from his books that I'm used to reading :) I've mostly read the his Alex Cross and Women's Murder club series. What I do like about it is it is a pretty easy/quick read :)

[Tejas Janet]

I'm back to reading Country Girl for the Irish-themed monthly group read. I like how it feels so immediate and real-life.

Lisa and Debra, I appreciate the feedback about the Kingkiller Chronicles. They've made their way onto my unofficial short list ;)

So many options for series!!!

[Lisa]

Yay Janet!

[Lisa]

I finished The Boy I Love for the Serial Killer challenge and my World War One mini project. I enjoyed it, it had some interesting characters and was both thought provoking and moving. I gave it 4 stars and am looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.

I am now starting Swamplandia! 'just because' it sounds quite intriguing.

[Kirila]

I just finished The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage. A coworker of mine recommended it and I got it from the library. Here is my review:

This is a nonfiction tell of the story of an astronomer chasing a computer hacker. It's about computer security, but I believe it is written at a level where a lot of people can understand it. The author tells his story as if it is happening right now. You can follow his thinking process, his conclusions, his rights and wrongs. I loved it. It pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let go until the very end. The book gives an insight of computers and technology in the mid 1980s and raises questions that are still valid today. The funny thing is that the book was written just a few years after it happened. The author wouldn't know how technology and people would evolve. But 30 years later we are raising the same questions about privacy and cyber crime. We are dealing with the same issues and we still don't know how to solve them.

If you have an interest in computer security, I highly recommend this book. Technology-wise it is very outdated, but it is still extremely interesting.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished reading The Secret Scripture and really enjoyed it.

Next up is The Book of Life to kill a series.

[Berit]

Janice, did you like the second book and that trilogy?I read A Discovery of Witches, and liked it. I heard the second book was very long winded, should I give it a go?I am currently reading Never Let Me Go, and I'm on the fence with it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Berit wrote: "Janice, did you like the second book and that trilogy?I read A Discovery of Witches, and liked it. I heard the second book was very long winded, should I give it a go?I am currently reading Never L..."

Yes, I've read the first and second book of the All Souls Trilogy. I enjoyed the second book better than the first, but now I can't remember all the character names. I need a recap.

Are you referring to Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro? I rated it quite low because I disliked the content of the story.

[Pragya]

I didn't like Never Let Me Go either.

[Berit]

I am almost done, thank goodness! I am finding this very disturbing.

[Cherie]

I am so sorry! Yes, I got the trilogies mixed up! I just logged in to make a post and had to catch up on all of the posts since I made the phenomenal blunder. Looks like Sarah and Lisa got it all straightened out. Thanks!

I was consumed with one of my series books and the audio book I started. I could not stop listening to The Martian. I have been saving it for a long time and now it is over. It was fantastic!!!

My iPod is about to die. Need to go get my tablet.

[Debra]

Finished The Skin Collector which had some nice twists and turns. Now I'm reading The Purity of Vengeance in the Department Q series. Weird deja-vu thing going on... I'm SURE I've already read it, but hadn't marked it so on GR. I'd read the next one in the series and then thought I'd somehow skipped The Purity of Vengeance. My poor brain just ain't what it used to be!

Anyway, it's just as good the 2nd time around as I hardly remember anything. A great page-turner with plenty of wry humor!

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "I was consumed with one of my series books and the audio book I started. I could not stop listening to The Martian. I have been saving it for a long time and now it is over. It was fantastic!!! "

I really enjoyed The Martian too. I think it's worth a re-read down the road sometime.

[Janice, Moderator]

Debra wrote: "Finished The Skin Collector which had some nice twists and turns. Now I'm reading The Purity of Vengeance in the Department Q series. Weird deja-vu thing going on...."

It's one of those books with multiple names - Journal 64, Guilt, AND The Purity of Vengeance. It's possible you read it under one of the other two titles. HATE when they do that.

[Debra]

Janice wrote: "It's one of those books with multiple names - Journal 64, Guilt, AND The Purity of Vengeance. It's possible you read it under one of the other two titles. HATE when they do that.

Me too! Will check my shelf for those other titles. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Pragya]

Janice wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I was consumed with one of my series books and the audio book I started. I could not stop listening to The Martian. I have been saving it for a long time and now it is over. It was f..."

I have heard mixed reviews and am afraid to try it. Sci-fi isn't one of my fav genres as it is.

[Janice, Moderator]

I think you might enjoy it, Pragya. It's not typical Sci-Fi in my opinion. I thought it was quite humourous at moments, tense at others - a good balance.

[Peggy]

I've started Dragondrums to kill a series.

[Pragya]

Janice wrote: "I think you might enjoy it, Pragya. It's not typical Sci-Fi in my opinion. I thought it was quite humourous at moments, tense at others - a good balance."

Oh, I will give it a try then, Janice.

[Neenee]

Janice wrote: "I finished reading The Secret Scripture and really enjoyed it.

Next up is The Book of Life to kill a series."

I love The Secret Scripture too. I wonder how the film going to be like

[Pragya]

I am reading The Catcher in the Rye for my classic fix.
The House at Riverton for buddy read.
For review - The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer, My Best Everything and A Mirrored Life.

[Jackie]

I'm going to start reading On Green Dolphin Street by Sebastian Faulks today. His novel Birdsong is one of my favourite books so I'm excited to be reading another of his.

[Debra]

I'm reading The Night Watch by Sarah Waters. If you've never read a Sarah Waters book, you are truly missing out. Her twists and turns will blow you away. My fav is Fingersmith. The movie is awesome, too.

[Tasha]

I have The Night Watch but keep avoiding it bc I'm not sure I'll enjoy it as much as The Little Stranger or Fingersmith. Are you far in, Debra?

[Debra]

Tasha wrote: "I have The Night Watch but keep avoiding it bc I'm not sure I'll enjoy it as much as The Little Stranger or Fingersmith. Are you far in, Debra?"

I'm not that far in, still in character-development/relastionships stage. You know Waters is a slow burn. It takes a while before the surprises begin. I'm liking it so far, though.

[Lisa]

Jackie wrote: "I'm going to start reading On Green Dolphin Street by Sebastian Faulks today. His novel Birdsong is one of my favourite books so I'm excited to be reading another of his."

That one looks interesting Jackie. I hope you enjoy it. Birdsong is one of my favourite books too.

[Jackie]

Thanks Lisa!

[Canadian Dragon]

I am going to try a Discworld book today, The Color of Magicfor my series challenge

[Cherie]

Janice wrote: "I think you might enjoy it, Pragya. It's not typical Sci-Fi in my opinion. I thought it was quite humourous at moments, tense at others - a good balance."

I agree with Janice. I did not get bogged down in all of the scientific jargon. It all of the math stuff was "in one ear and out the other". It was the story of what happened and then what was going to happen that I liked so much. The humor was a plus. I listened to the audio narrated by R. C. Bray. My only complaint was that at times, his voices for different people became a little confusing. I could not identify Mark (the Martian) at times. Some of the JPL and NASA politics was a little boaring. Some of the scientific stuff was very interesting and some not so much. Oh - be perpared for the "F" word. Not totally overused, and understandable, I guess. There are a few other words that I am sure you have heard before too.

[Cherie]

Tasha☺ wrote: "I am going to try a Discworld book today, The Color of Magicfor my series challenge"

It seems like a very dry story for a long time, but just go with it. There is some very suttle humor at times. I think I had to re-start this one a couple of times before I got through it. It is a lot to take in, but it lays the foundation for the whole world that the Discworld stories take place in.

Are you going to read it or listen on audio? (I have done both.) Just curious. ☺

[Cherie]

I started Espresso Tales for my series challenge. This is the second book of the 44 Scotland Street stories about the people who live in the appartment house at the address that is the name of the series. It has been over a year since I read the first book and I was afraid that I would not remember who the characters were, but I quickly picked up on it again. Still reading The House at Riverton, just slowly.

[Pragya]

Cherie wrote: "Janice wrote: "I think you might enjoy it, Pragya. It's not typical Sci-Fi in my opinion. I thought it was quite humourous at moments, tense at others - a good balance."

I agree with Janice. I ..."

Hahaha thanks for the warning ahead, Cherie. Really appreciate it. :) I will give it a go.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Pragya - Come back and let us know what you think. I'll be curious to see your opinions. Most people love it. I was one of the few that thought the science was too much and my mind would drift off. I listened to the audio, so I couldn't just skim those parts. But, I agree with Janice, it is not very science fiction feeling. It is very realistic. Hope you love it.

[Pragya]

Sure, Kristie. I will let everyone know.

[Travis]

Really enjoying The Dark Thorn which the book Unfettered was so named because the dark thorn is about the unfettered knight. It involves the catholic church fighting against the pagans. So there is celtic lore along with Merlin the wizard. The fae is involved and the tua de danaan . hmmm I don't think I am describing it too well. I am quite inyo it anyway

[Cherie]

I started the 2nd book in the Australian Series called Tomorrow. I guess this would be considered a YA series, but I really like the writing. The Dead of Night. Hmmm. Now, now I need to update my Level 6 books and replace one of them that I had planned to start but did not yet. This book had been on hold from the library on Overdrive and I did not know when I was going to get it. Darn.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "I started the 2nd book in the Australian Series called Tomorrow. I guess this would be considered a YA series, but I really like the writing. The Dead of Night"

Woohoo. This series backs up my point that just because you're writing for Young Adults, does not excuse you for terrible writing. Enjoy :)

[Berit]

I may have to check that series out. As most of you know I am a big reader of all things young adult! Just finished Room, I was pretty impressed at the author writing from the perspective of a five-year-old. I really actually think I like the book, just not sure how I felt about Jack's mother.

[Cherie]

Rusalka wrote: "Woohoo. This series backs up my point that just because you're writing for Young Adults, does not excuse you for terrible writing. Enjoy :) ..."

I completely agree. This is a much older series than another that I have been reading, but I think the writing is comprable and they both involve mostly teenagers. The other is a trilogy. It is called Monument 14. Check it out. The first book is Monument 14. I may have to kill off this one in my next level. - You may need to check into this one too, Berit. ☺

[Roz]

I started reading Obsession in Death thinking it would be the last in the series and I could quickly make a kill, but then I read there's another one coming out in September. Drat!!!

[Cherie]

Roz wrote: "I started reading Obsession in Death thinking it would be the last in the series and I could quickly make a kill, but then I read there's another one coming out in September. Drat!!!"

You could still kill it and use the last one for 5 points on another level, when it comes out. ☺

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Rusalka wrote: "Woohoo. This series backs up my point that just because you're writing for Young Adults, does not excuse you for terrible writing. Enjoy :) ..."

I completely agree. This is a much..."

Checking it out.

[Camilla]

Cherie wrote: "I started the 2nd book in the Australian Series called Tomorrow. I guess this would be considered a YA series, but I really like the writing. The Dead of Night. Hmmm. Now, now I nee..."

I just bought the first one, Tomorrow, When the War Began; will be using it for another challenge I'm doing this spring.

[Debra]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Really enjoying The Dark Thorn which the book Unfettered was so named because the dark thorn is about the unfettered knight. It involves the catholic church fightin..."

Added this series to my TBR. Sounds pretty good.

[Debra]

I finished The Night Watch. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Now I'm starting the 4th in the Joe Ledger series, Assassin's Code. I've been really enjoying this series. Lots of action and unique plots.

[Janice, Moderator]

Debra wrote: "Added this series to my TBR. Sounds pretty good."

Ya, I keep adding things too. *sigh*

[Dem]

Just finished The Kind Worth Killing This is my review. www.goodreads.com/review/show/1218310745

[Travis]

Started The War of the Worlds but truth is I'm not a huge Simon Vance fan has too much accent. Also started a novella anthology METAtropolis: The Dawn of Uncivilization. Not bad bit too much pokitics maybe. And starting Wyrd Sisters just seems fitting time for some discworld