What Are You Reading? - 2025

[Sandra, Moderator]

What are you currently reading? Let us know in this thread.

[Janice, Moderator]

I am currently reading Bitter Passage on kindle and will be starting The Fox Wife today.

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden

[Kristie, Moderator]

I am currently reading The Lost House and The House of Eve.

[Katrisa]

I am kicking off 2025 with The Voyage Home - book 3 of the Women of Greece series

[Janice, Moderator]

Katrisa wrote: "I am kicking off 2025 with The Voyage Home - book 3 of the Women of Greece series"

I'll be interested in what you think of it, Katrisa. I have it on my wish list, but I need to read the other two first.

[Katrisa]

Janice wrote: "Katrisa wrote: "I am kicking off 2025 with The Voyage Home - book 3 of the Women of Greece series"

I'll be interested in what you think of it, Katrisa. I have it on my wish list, b..."

The whole series is a solid 4 stars for me. This book covers the aftermath of the Trojan War - similar to Elektra though I like this one better because I think Elektra (the character) was a bit too annoying. I really like Cassandra and Clytemnestra in this one.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm looking forward to the series. I didn't care for Elektra that much and need a bit of a break from Greek mythology.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Gift by Freida McFadden

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called My Son is a Murderer by Spencer Guerrero

[Esther]

Christine wrote: "I’m reading a book called The Gift by Freida McFadden"

I have been meaning to read one of her for a while now. She seem to be liked by many.

[Esther]

I cannot suspend my hold for for french ebooks, So i got 2 on the same day.

I am going from piracy (L'écume des lames) to WWII in Finland (Les Guerriers de l'hiver) reading about Simo Häyhä, the "White Death".

I also started Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon which got me googling and reading about Yoruba mythology. I am totally out of my zone there.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I started Wise Blood yesterday and realized it would work for the "religion" task of the Listmania challenge. I was planning to read something else for that task, but this was a welcomed surprise.

[Sarah]

I am still listening to Project Hail Mary and I did start the print book The Shadow of What Was Lost the other night but my brain wasn't able to concentrate so I'll start again with fresh eyes tomorrow.

[Janice, Moderator]

Sandra wrote: "I started Wise Blood yesterday and realized it would work for the "religion" task of the Listmania challenge. I was planning to read something else for that task, but this was a welco..."

I've decided that first come, first served. I'm not going to hold a task for an intended book. While I had two possibilities for the religion task, I discovered this month's themed read will fit. Since I don't have it slated elsewhere in the challenge, I've put it in for the religion task.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I'm doing the same, Janice. It is fun to gopher but sometimes you just happen to read something that fits. All legit! :)

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called A Murder in the Neighborhood by Spencer Guerrero

[Sandra, Moderator]

I started Lolita yesterday. Disturbing already and I'm only 10% into it. It is incredibly well written, though.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I have not finished a book yet this year. I'm hoping to finish The House of Eve today.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished The Fox Wife and Bitter Passage. I found them to be disappointing reads for different reason.

I've decided the author of The Fox Wife isn't for me. I've read another of her books and felt the same way. If I had realized she was the same author, I wouldn't have picked up The Fox Wife.

Bitter Passage was so slow paced and repeatedly focused on the bleak landscape and it's unrelenting hardships - snow, ice, freezing temps, hunger. Etc.

I've started two books: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Book 2 of the The House in the Cerulean Sea) and A Play of Isaac.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Last Patient of the Night by Gary Gerlacher

[Janice, Moderator]

I gave up on A Play of Isaac, couldn't get past the first chapter.

My hold for Dark Witch finally came available so I thought I'd better give it priority. It's only been on hold since April 2024. I've managed to fit it into the theme of villainy.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finally finished my first book of the year, The House of Eve. It was really good and not responsible for my lack of reading. I feel like I'll be thinking about this one for a while.

I'm ready for a change of pace and am starting an early copy of A Killing Cold. I've read two other books by Kate Alice Marshall and really enjoyed them, so I'm looking forward to this one. I've only read the prologue and the first chapter so far and they pull you in quickly.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "I finished The Fox Wife and Bitter Passage. I found them to be disappointing reads for different reason.

I've decided the author of The Fox Wife isn't for me. I'..."

You've started the year off with some real doozies, Janice. I hope Somewhere Beyond the Sea and Dark Witch are better for you.

My hold for Somewhere Beyond the Sea came in today and I sent it back for a later date. I haven't been making a lot of reading progress and already had to get back on the waitlist once for that one after taking it out and not having time to read it. I hope to get to it soon though. I'll be interested to see what you think of it.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Nurse's Lie by Daniel Hurst

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called No Son of Mine by C.L. Swatman

[Janice, Moderator]

I will start Magic Marks the Spot on audiiobook today.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Other Passenger by J.E. Rowney

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Mother-In-Law by Kiersten Modglin

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Magic Marks the Spot and Dark Witch yesterday so I'm starting all new books today.

- The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder is a buddy read, on audiobook.
- Three Wild Dogs (and the Truth): A Memoir is a new release.

Both books will fit my list challenge.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished The Lost House . I love the idea of the story, but the writing didn't work for me.

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

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished A Killing Cold a couple days ago. It was a fast-paced read and kept me guessing.

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

[Kristie, Moderator]

I am starting Head Cases now.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Don't Believe Her by Nicola Sanders

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called One Last Shot by Susan May Warren

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm currently reading The Naturalist Society on kindle and will start The Reading List tomorrow on audiobook.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished Penitence. It was a very realistic fiction. I now have to write the review for this one. as well, but I don't know what I want to say about it at all. Maybe tomorrow I'll get around to writing a couple of reviews.

I started The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell. Hoping I can read it quickly for the monthly challenge. Three days for one book is doable as long as it's engaging and life doesn't get too crazy. So far, it's interesting so fingers crossed I'm done on time.

[Janice, Moderator]

Fingers crossed, Kristie.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Thanks, Janice.

[Wendy]

Currently reading Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and intermittently reading Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, which is somewhat ironic given the premise of the book ;)

[Christine]

[Kristie, Moderator]

Here are the reviews for the two books I recently finished:

- my Penitence review
- my Head Cases review

I noticed I have a few books on my review-to-follow shelf. I seem to throw them over there if I finish when I'm too busy to do a review, then forget about them. I'm going to have to clear out that shelf as best as I can soon.

I hope to finish The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell today.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea

[Janice, Moderator]

I bailed on The Naturalist Society. I don't think they needed a magic system. The theme of gender equality was strong enough without it.

I'm starting Broken Bayou tonight.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I keep forgetting to update here. I finished The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell a couple of days ago and started The Time Keeper. It's a quick read and I'm almost done. It reminds me of A Christmas Carol in some ways. I should finish tomorrow and I'm not sure what I'm going to start next. I have a few books from the library right now, so it'll likely be one of those.

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose