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Gina | 277 comments I'm currently reading The Handmaid’s Tale and I'm really enjoying it so far, even though I think the film version is already better.

The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1) by Margaret Atwood


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Magic Bites

After reading the second installment of Kate Daniels: The Wilmington Years, I just had to do a re-read of the series. I found this audiobook version for Kate Daniels #1 made by Graphic Audio which uses a full cast to "perform" / read the book and includes sound effects.

My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called The House on the Beach by Linda Barrett


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the somewhat-autobiographical classic

Martin Eden by Jack London
Martin Eden by Jack London
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I will take a quick break to read the short story

Andrea by John O'Hara

then I will be moving on to this collection of short stories based on the author's time served in a Siberian gulag

Kolyma Stories by Varlam Shalamov
Kolyma Stories by Varlam Shalamov


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Hooked on You by Kathleen Fuller


message 2657: by RJ - Slayer of Trolls (last edited Aug 28, 2023 09:59AM) (new)

RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished an anthology containing 26 of the most notable Science-Fiction short stories from the time period 1929-1964

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964 by Robert Silverberg
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964 edited by Robert Silverberg
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started on the first half of the second volume of the anthology which contains the 23 most notable classic Science-Fiction novellas from roughly the same time period (with one notable exception - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells from 1895)

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America (SF Hall of Fame, 2) by Ben Bova
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America edited by Ben Bova


message 2658: by RJ - Slayer of Trolls (last edited Aug 29, 2023 10:02AM) (new)

RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the first book in the Border Trilogy

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started a book by a Goodreads author friend

In the Shadow of Time by Kevin Ansbro
In the Shadow of Time by Kevin Ansbro


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews


Going through my re-read of the Kate Daniels series and #3 is where the series begins to gain momentum. It's a great jumping off point for new readers.

My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Judgment by Joseph Finder


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RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the memoir

H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and after a quick break to read the short story

Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville

I will be reading the short story collection

Her Smoke Rose Up Forever by James Tiptree Jr.
Her Smoke Rose Up Forever by James Tiptree Jr.


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews


Even with a re-read, this is still one of my personal favorites in the series. It's probably also the latest point in the series in which a new reader could jump into the Kate Daniels world.

my review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena


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Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments I'm reading 'Coq'' by Ali Bryan. Great fun.


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the first Travis McGee novel

The Deep Blue Good-By (Travis McGee #1) by John D. MacDonald
The Deep Blue Good-By by John D. MacDonald
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading

Triple by Ken Follett
Triple by Ken Follett


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, #5) by Ilona Andrews Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

It was better than I had remembered.

My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2669: by Gina (last edited Sep 07, 2023 12:19PM) (new)

Gina | 277 comments I have started reading Pawn and so far I have enjoyed it.

Pawn (Fae Games, #1) by Karen Lynch


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the third book in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy"

Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker's Guide, #3) by Douglas Adams
Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading a classic Science-Fiction space opera

Triplanetary by E.E. "Doc" Smith
Triplanetary by E.E. "Doc" Smith


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) I finished the sixth (publication order) book in the Discworld series

Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches, #2) by Terry Pratchett
Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the final installment in the Books of Babel series

The Fall of Babel (The Books of Babel, #4) by Josiah Bancroft
The Fall of Babel by Josiah Bancroft


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Rises (Kate Daniels, #6) by Ilona Andrews Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

One of the better installments in this fantastic series.


My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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M | 338 comments I finished The Madman's Daughter (really enjoyed it!) so I'm diving into The Light Pirate


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Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Dorothy wrote: "I'm reading 'Coq'' by Ali Bryan. Great fun."

I now have the first book 'Roost' and hope to start it soon.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Till Murder Do Us Part by James Patterson


message 2677: by Arunima (new)

Arunima (aru-reads-writes) I am reading a touch of darkness


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7) by Ilona Andrews Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews


My second favorite installment in the Kate Daniels series --

my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8) by Ilona Andrews Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews

A "HEA" is hard to come by in post-apocalyptic Atlanta.

My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2680: by M (new)

M | 338 comments I finished The Light Pirate so I'm finallllly going to finish World Without End!


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) Mo wrote: "I finished The Light Pirate so I'm finallllly going to finish World Without End!"

I really liked World Without End, and I think I liked the next one in the series even more. Hope you enjoy it too!


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Sweeter Than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Binds (Kate Daniels, #9) by Ilona Andrews Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews


This re-read of the series is holding up really well.

My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2684: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimkienzle) L Y N N wrote: "I just finished two excellent books: A Prayer for Owen Meany and A Gentleman in Moscow.

I am now finishing [book:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|27285..."


A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my all-time favorite books. Loved Gentleman in Moscow and Potato Peel Pie Society as well. Great choices!


message 2685: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimkienzle) I’ve just started Tom Lake and am listening to Under the Whispering Door. Very different - enjoying both!


message 2686: by Dorothy (new)

Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Finally started 'My name is Red'.....on disc 3 of the audio version. Very good narrator.


message 2687: by Woman Reading (new)

Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels, #10) by Ilona Andrews Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews

The "finale" of a great series ends on an expected high note. My review for the entire series -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called One Night by Debbie Macomber


message 2689: by M (new)

M | 338 comments RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I really liked World Without End, and I think I liked the next one in the series even more...."

Finally finished it and I really enjoyed it as well! Debating on jumping into the 3rd quickly since I've also heard good things! :)

Picked up Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor for a quick read and I'm about 85% and loving it also!


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) Mo wrote: "Finally finished it and I really enjoyed it as well! Debating on jumping into the 3rd quickly since I've also heard good things! :)..."

I liked A Column of Fire even better than the first two books. :) I'm hoping to start the fourth one next year - The Evening and the Morning - which is set prior to the first book. The fifth one - The Armor of Light - is coming out tomorrow.


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Blood Heir (Aurelia Ryder, #1; World of Kate Daniels, #13) by Ilona Andrews Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews


A debut novel of a spin off series from the Kate Daniels universe -- my review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2692: by M (new)

M | 338 comments RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Mo wrote: "Finally finished it and I really enjoyed it as well! Debating on jumping into the 3rd quickly since I've also heard good things! :)..."

I liked A Column of Fire even bet..."


Better that Pillars?! Oooh gosh, I may jump into Column soon then because I'm already missing Kingsbridge, haha.
I have the 4th book also in my collection and am excited to add the 5th! Eeek! :)) I love them so much haha


RJ - Slayer of Trolls (hawk5391yahoocom) Mo wrote: "Better that Pillars?! Oooh gosh, I may jump into Column soon then because I'm already missing Kingsbridge, haha...."

Haha that's funny, I miss it too. I should mention that in A Column of Fire, a lot of the action takes place away from Kingsbridge, but I still enjoyed it a lot.


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

Fans of Fizzy Chen from The Soulmate Equation, this is Fizzy's story! It's been hit or miss with me for Christina Lauren novels, and this is a hit.


My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

Fans of Fizzy Chen from The Soulmate Equation, this is Fizzy's story! It's been hit or miss with me for Christina Lauren novels, and this is a hit.


My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2696: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimkienzle) RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Mo wrote: "Better that Pillars?! Oooh gosh, I may jump into Column soon then because I'm already missing Kingsbridge, haha...."

Haha that's funny, I miss it too. I should mention that in A Column ..."


Nothing is better than Pillars of the Earth, in my opinion!


message 2697: by M (new)

M | 338 comments Kim wrote: "Nothing is better than Pillars of the Earth, in my opinion!."

I would agree! ;)
I very much enjoyed World Without End but Pillars made me cry within like 50 pages and I was hooked 100% till the end. Hard to beat!
Guess I've got 3 more books to find out :)


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Woman Reading  (is away exploring) | 392 comments Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1) by Ilona Andrews Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews

A fun start to a new series with a blend of urban fantasy and sci-fi. --

My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2699: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 925 comments I’m reading a book called Merciless by Christy Reece


message 2700: by Dorothy (new)

Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Mo wrote: "Kim wrote: "Nothing is better than Pillars of the Earth, in my opinion!."

I would agree! ;)
I very much enjoyed World Without End but Pillars made me cry within like 50 pages and I was hooked 100..."


I agree...it is a great book


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