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What are you reading right now?
Stacey wrote: "I've just finished reading The Notebook, and feel like something more sci-fi and funny. So I'm reading the Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Xox"42. So long and thanks for all the fish. :P
I finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie last night and was disappointed. I had really looked forward to it, but it was a pretty average read - I gave it 3 stars...really loved the main character, Flavia - but she really seemed to be the only well-developed character in the novel. The rest of it was pretty rote. Oh well.On to Life of Pi which has been well-reviewed by people on here whose reading tastes seem to match mine pretty closely, so I'm on to that one next.
That is too bad that the book was not to your liking.
Currently reading Angels and Demons which is great so far although some of the science stuff bored me and I watched the film first which didn't help but great anyway.Probably gonna pick up the The Da Vinci Code afterwards [yes, I'm so behind!:]
I am reading Wench...so far I am liking it.
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: "That is too bad that the book was not to your liking."No biggie. Can't like them all! I am really enjoying Life of Pi though.
That's great! It is another book I've yet to get my hands on.
I just finished a book called The Second Coming
by David H. BurtonIt was fantastic - talk about Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery, and Romance - it had it all in it. The evil vs. good was wickedly powerful.
Now I am reading
by Kresley Cole - I like this series, its as good as J.R. Wards BDB series.
I just finished The Help and decided to read something more light so now I'm reading Forget-Her-Nots.
I'm still trying to get through The HistorianI've only been reading it on my lunch hour so I'm not getting very far very quickly, but I am enjoying it.
KSMary wrote: "I'm still trying to get through The HistorianI've only been reading it on my lunch hour so I'm not getting very far very quickly, but I am enjoying it."ksmary,
keep reading as it is well worth it!
KSMary wrote: "I'm still trying to get through The HistorianI've only been reading it on my lunch hour so I'm not getting very far very quickly, but I am enjoying it."It is NOT a fast read - but amazing how much was packed into it. Enjoy! (even if slowly!)
I'm new to the group, just going to jump into discussions. I'm currently reading The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. I've only read about two chapters, but it's a really great book so far---particularly since I just returned home from vacationing in Salem, Mass.
KSMary wrote: "I'm still trying to get through The HistorianI've only been reading it on my lunch hour so I'm not getting very far very quickly, but I am enjoying it."It is very descriptive but aside from that the book is ace! Wouldn't mind rereading it actually speaking of it.
Yas wrote: "KSMary wrote: "I'm still trying to get through The HistorianI've only been reading it on my lunch hour so I'm not getting very far very quickly, but I am enjoying it."It is very desc..."
It is one that you'd likely get a lot more out of upon re-reading.
Yeah! I finished
last night at 2 am. Great book! This would have been a good book to read on vacation when you have a lot of time. It was very descriptive- sometimes overly so but at the same time, you could clearly picture the monastaries and the cities, etc. If I had one criticism, it would be that after such a big build up, the climax of the book seemed a bit rushed. I guess I wanted to know a little bit more of the characters afterwards.
right after i read this book, a coworker showed me pictures to his trip to romania. very cool!
The Historian is on my TBR shelf.
I finished
(Loved it) and will be starting
, meanwhile I am on the wait list for
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I finished
(Loved it) and will be starting
, meanwhile I am on the wait list for
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I've read the first two Elysa I really liked Fade and I hope to get Gone with my first pay check :)
M.I. McAllisterI am reading the fourth in this very entertaining series. One of the few series I follow!
was great! I almost might think it was a bit better then Wake. It had some more meat to it. However, now I'm bummed because I need to wait before I get Gone. Ah... The patience of waiting is trying.
Starting to Read for two different Group Reads.
That should be a good read. Let us all know what you think of it.
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: " was great! I almost might think it was a bit better then Wake. It had some more meat to it. However, now I'm bummed because I need to wait before I get Gone. Ah... The ..."I agree, I liked the second one even more than the first book. But I didn't like the third as much as either of them, I was a little disapointed.
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: "Starting to Read for two different Group Reads. "You're going to love The Last Song, it is such a good book, but I hope that you are ready to cry.
I've only cried with a few books. It has to really good to get me to cry. I have a friend who is starting to hate Sparks. She went on a Sparks spree and she was crying every night I called because someone dies. I'm not much of a crier when it comes to movies as well. But I tell you what... I will jump and do those little screams with a horror. Even when I know what is going to happen. I guess I worry my friends when they take me to a horror film. They are afraid I will not sleep for weeks. Nope, I'm just a jumper. LOL!
Really? Is it that good? I have that book coming in the mail. And Catching Fire.
I am currently reading WHISTLING IN THE DARK by Lesley Kagen. It is a nice easy "tweenie" book. I have been so involved with the the Tudors and Stuarts that I just needed a break. This is the perfect book - very light reading, funny, poignant, heart-warming, and true to life. The little girl, Sally O'Malley calls Errol Flynn/ Earl Flynn. This is just one example of the humor. I highly recommend this book.
I just finished Lifeblood by Werner A. Lind and it was a sweet paranormal romance. ★★★★I started Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris today.
I just downloaded Into the Dark by Gena Showalter and Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
I plan to read them next
I can't wait to get to that book! It'll be awhile though don't own it yet
I started Bel Canto and have a stack on my shelf from the latest library run tonight - no luck yet on Hunger Games - I'm probably going to have to return Catching Fire without reading it...I've been cautioned it doesn't make sense to read the other one first.
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: "Joeanne~Creative Pessimist~ wrote: "farenhiet451[i think thats how you spell it. don't have book next to me.:]Anyway i think its kind of like a big full of crap, but hay don't take my word for it."..."Yes, but it still sucked to me. I'm the type of person who adores a good piece of literature. This book didn't seem to cut it. How the world is now converting to a dystopian Government wouldn't hurt.(*Not Really just a Joke*).
Anyway i'm currently reading Night Embrace. Its really good so far even though i'm not a fan of recarnation.
~Pessimist
I picked up Fahrenheit 451 a few years ago...didn't like it. But I'll probably give it a try again soon.Finished The Titan's Curse. It's a kids' book, but it's nice to see something that has plot without senseless romance/vampires. :)
Jo wrote: "I'm reading Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life"jo,
i absolutely loved this book! let me know if you like it. i thought it was so encouraging for writers at any level.
elizabeth
Oh, I finished that about a week ago. I've read a couple of Anne Lamott's books, and this one is phenomenal. :)
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: "I've only cried with a few books. It has to really good to get me to cry. I have a friend who is starting to hate Sparks. She went on a Sparks spree and she was crying every night I called becau..."I'm kind of the opposite, I cry pretty easily. But everyone I've talked to that has read this book has cried so I don't think it's just me being a sap :P
I'm reading Hourglass, King Lear, and Lover Revealed right now.
I just finished WHISTLING IN THE DARKWhistling In the Dark
It was a great book. Very easy read and very cute; although it was a murder/child molestation case. Sally O'Malley, the main character, is a 12 yr old girl that I am sure I knew when growing up. OMG it could have been ME
a co-worker lent me this book. it is good. i'm half way through with it and i started it last night.
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Perfect then. :) You should enjoy it! (as long as you don't mind flawed characters. There are no perfect people in this one!)