What are you reading next?

[Jaimie]

It's been a while since I read Graceling but like peep said they don't really overlap

Amanda - I find myself rereading all the time and at some point I will start posting my reviews if I can put down a book for that long.

[[deleted user]]

I re-read books too, like the Fever series and the series that must not be named. But I'm not into writing reviews. Once I finish a book and have moved onto the next, I've forgotten most everything. I've read the Fever series twice and there are things in the Fever thread that I'm not remembering. :(

[Peep (Pop! Pop!)]

I have to write reviews or else I won't remember anything, but at least it's not just me who forgets.

[Chachic]

Heidi wrote: "Ok. I keep seeing Tamora Pierce on here. I am trying my best to ignore these - BECAUSE I refused to add anymore books until I read at least 1-2 on my list. So stop it people, because you are rea..."

Heidi, you've got to try Tamora Pierce! You haven't read any of her stuff? Strong female protagonists in all her books! Well, I haven't read all of her books but the ones that I've read are like that.

[Chachic]

Fire is a companion novel to Graceling and yes I agree that you can read them out of order. I think I like Fire more than I like Graceling. They're both pretty awesome though. Can't wait for Bitterblue!

[Heidi]

Chachic wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Ok. I keep seeing Tamora Pierce on here. I am trying my best to ignore these - BECAUSE I refused to add anymore books until I read at least 1-2 on my list. So stop it people, becau..."

Double Ugh Chachic!

[Chachic]

Just add more books to your wish list! Don't hold back. I've said this before and I'll say it again - come over to the dark side! We have candy. :)

[Heidi]

Bluemoon wrote: "same here I can't remember half of the things that I read. So this coming summer I want to re-read HP, especially the Deathly Hollows. For some reason I can remember anything from the book except f..."

Me neither! I think I remember the book, but when you re-read it, you realize how much you forgot -- especially HP books. I have been re-reading all the HP books (or listening to their audiobooks) before each movie comes out. Guess I will have to read Dealthly Hollows twice, since it is going to be two movies!

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

Bluemoon wrote: "same here I can't remember half of the things that I read. So this coming summer I want to re-read HP, especially the Deathly Hollows. For some reason I can remember anything from the book except f..."

Funny, I'm slowly (very slowly) re-reading them all too. I'm on Book 4 (my least favorite so it's even harder to me to pick it up). Of course there are so many other books I'm reading that it's difficult. I'm finding that I am really enjoying it though, getting to pick out all those "hints" about what's to come. I hope you enjoy it when you finally get the chance.

[Heidi]

Brittany - you should try HP on audiobook - they are excellent that way too.

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

That's an excellent idea! I have heard that HP is one of the best audiobooks out there.

[Heidi]

Unlike another series that shall not be named, the HP series movies have all been excellent. It is always hard when you've read the book, because you know what is left out, but you can't have 5 hour movies to include everything! (unless you are Gone with the Wind)

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

Oh, I wouldn't say they've all been excellent. I have some SIRIUS issues with some screenwriting changes. Half-Blood Prince was fantastic though.

[Chachic]

Bluemoon wrote: "I love HP, it's one of my fav series of all time. So I don't mind re-reading them. When people ask me about it I always think of the movies and I hate that. I want to think about the books not the ..."

Yes, it's sad that HP is well-known because of the movies instead of the books. I've heard that not a lot of kids read them nowadays because they'd rather watch the movies.

[Heidi]

Brittany - I meant excellent compared to the movies for "the series that shall not be named". I mean, they are no Hurt Locker (which WAS excellent).

[Chachic]

This is totally random but since we're talking about HP, I thought I'd mention it. Whenever I forget something at home, like my phone or wallet, I always think "I wish I could just Accio it to me"

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

Bluemoon - I completely agree with you about the Dumbledore thing. But what are you gonna do when an actor up and dies on you?? I thought the first guy was more what I pictured in the books, he possessed more of the quirkiness that Dumbledore has.

[[deleted user]]

I am going to ignore all the slams about the series that shall not be named :P but only because I absolutely LOVE Harry Potter. It was the first fantasy series that I've read and the movies have been fun too.

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

Bluemoon wrote: "Brittany wrote: "Bluemoon - I completely agree with you about the Dumbledore thing. But what are you gonna do when an actor up and dies on you?? I thought the first guy was more what I pictured in..."

I confess there are things I do mind about the new Dumbledore. For example, he's one of the few cast members who hasn't read the books and I think it comes across on screen. (but Gary Oldman didn't either and I LOVE him as Sirius) That being said, he was a great Dumbledore in Half-Blood Prince. He made Dumbledore look weak for the first time really. It was a great acting job. And I can't really think of anyone who I think could replace him so...

[Heidi]

Blue Moon - start the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!

Brittany - I agree with you about the actor who plays Dumbledore - I wasn't a fan of him, but he somewhat grew on me in the last film (too bad it's his last - hee hee). Gary Oldman Rocks! I love him.

[Emma]

Heidi wrote: "Blue Moon - start the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!

Brittany - I agree with you about the actor who plays Dumbledore - I wasn't a fan of him, but he somewhat grew on me in the last film (too bad..."

Heidi if you are going to read Girl with the dragon tattoo I hope you have plenty of patience. It is a good book but it takes forever to get into it. I actually gave up at one point until a friend told me to carry on and that it does get better. It did, but I just didnt think this book was worth all the hype. Saying that Lisbeth Salander is a great character to read about.

[Laura Beth]

I have Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on my TBR list, but not very excited about it...

[[deleted user]]

I'm almost finished with Deadly Little Lies. I've enjoyed this series.

I was going to read The Book Thief next but I think I'm going to read Graceling. A little romance is always good. :)

[Heidi]

Emma I already read the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. The Girl Who Played With Fire was WAY better! It was all Lisbeth all the time. I love her. p.s. I warn everyone to stick with the first book because it bored me at first too, but in the end it was worth it to me. I listened to both on audio, so perhaps having a guy with a Swedish accent reading them helped.

[Laura Beth]

Shannen wrote: "I'm almost finished with Deadly Little Lies. I've enjoyed this series.

I was going to read The Book Thief next but I think I'm going to read Graceling..."

Graceling is my favorite so far in 2010!

[Emma]

Thanks Heidi for the info, I also have all 3 books and the latest one, but I was not eager to read the rest of the books. If you say that the next one in the series is alot better I wil give them a shot.

I also read Graceling It was a good story. Id give it a 6 out of 10

[Heidi]

Yes Emma - give book two a shot. I think it starts off a lot faster. It is pretty graphic though. p.s. How did you get book 3? Is it out now???

[Emma]

I have the ebook Heidi. Do you read ebooks?

[Heidi]

Nope I don't read ebooks. You probably don't know this yet, but we don't want to restart the whole "kindle" vs. real books thing up in here. We have been beating that to death. So far I have stuck it out with regular old library books. I just checked and it says Book 3 is not due to be released until May 25th????? I hope to listen to it on audio again, as I like that format with this series.

[Emma]

The only reason I mentioned ebooks is that you hadnt got the 3rd book and I was going to send it to you :-)

I dont know anything about Kindle vs real books debate?? I would not be interested in having a discussion about that. Respecting peoples personal choice is more my style. :-)

I am glad that you mentioned the 2nd book gets better as I really liked Lisbeth salander, atleast now I know I can fnd out more about her.

[Heidi]

Emma- I was totally getting saucy with you about the ebook thing :) Anyway, just take what I say with a grain of salt - everyone else does! By the way, thanks for the offer to send me that ebook! That was very nice of you. I hope you like book 2, but feel free to blame me if you don't :)

[Emma]

Heidi wrote: "Emma- I was totally getting saucy with you about the ebook thing :) Anyway, just take what I say with a grain of salt - everyone else does! By the way, thanks for the offer to send me that ebook! ..."

Oh dont worry I will ;-)

[Peep (Pop! Pop!)]

Heidi wrote: "Nope I don't read ebooks. You probably don't know this yet, but we don't want to restart the whole "kindle" vs. real books thing up in here. We have been beating that to death. So far I have stu..."

If it's audio you're looking for you probably shouldn't be listening to it at 8 am. Maybe 8:45...

[Peep (Pop! Pop!)]

Emma wrote: "The only reason I mentioned ebooks is that you hadnt got the 3rd book and I was going to send it to you :-)

I dont know anything about Kindle vs real books debate?? I would not be interested in ha..."

Hey Emma she was just messing around. She's depressed because she doesn't have a Kindle. It hurts her bad when people say ebook. She hides behind this whole "I like my library" ruse. But we see right through it. You hear me Heidi?! We see right through it! That's the type of things you expect from Team Peeta. *shakes head*

[[deleted user]]

Peep wrote: "Hey Emma she was just messing around. She's depressed because she doesn't have a Kindle. It hurts her bad when people say ebook. She hides behind this whole "I like my library" ruse. But we see right through it. You hear me Heidi?! We see right through it! That's the type of things you expect from Team Peeta. *shakes head* "

You had me cracking up until you got to the Team Peeta thing. This Team Kindle member is also a Team Peeta member. And don't you forget it! Haha!

[Laura Beth]

Ohhh my! You guys have me laughing so hard I have tears. lol

[Peep (Pop! Pop!)]

Shannen wrote: "You had me cracking up until you got to the Team Peeta thing. This Team Kindle member is also a Team Peeta member. And don't you forget it! Haha!"

Well your KindleCoolness outshines the blemish of Team Peeta. I shall overlook that part of you, how's that? I could never hate another Kindle owner. We're practically related.

Yeah Team Kindle!

[Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)]

Well, to make matters worse I'm Team Gale but also "Team I want to hold an actual book in my hand" And yes, I've tried an ereader, no I didn't buy it. Someone let me borrow it for a book they had.

But, we aren't re-hashing that debate... oh no!

[Sheila]

ah come on let's rehash it!

[[deleted user]]

Yet one more reason to get a Kindle vs. another ereader...Amazon's great customer service!

I ordered Graceling online but it never arrived on my Kindle. When I got back to work, I looked at my Amazon account and saw that I inadvertently ordered the hardcover book of Graceling, plus one day shipping, and it was going to cost me $30! Yikes! Because it was one day shipping, it wouldn't let me cancel it online so I called Amazon and they canceled the order immediately. Yay Amazon!

[Susan]

I love the smell of books and the way they feel in my hands and maybe not so much the way they smash my face when I fall asleep reading in bed! PS: I'm TEAM PEETA!!!! LOL

[Heidi]

See what you started Emma?????????

[Heidi]

Peep wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Nope I don't read ebooks. You probably don't know this yet, but we don't want to restart the whole "kindle" vs. real books thing up in here. We have been beating that to death. So ..."

Especially Dark fever - start that after 9:00 a.m.!

[Heidi]

Shannen - you hurt my feelings. I thought we were bonding over the whole Peeta thing *sob *sob

[Sheila]

I've got a for real Kindle question. Is there a way once you have read a book on the Kindle to download to your computer to make room on the Kindle for more books. Or is it once it is full up you have to delete a book to make room. I'm not sure what the capacity of the Kindle is nor the size of a downloaded typical book.

[Heidi]

Sheila - don't encourage those...kindle snobs, they will go on and on about the magic of the kindle. Sigh.

[[deleted user]]

Heidi - You and I have Peeta and Peep and I have Kindle. See, it's all good! :)

Sheila - You archive books that you don't want on your Kindle anymore. I don't know a lot about it because I haven't used that feature yet but I think it stores the books on your Amazon page.

[Sheila]

So once you buy it you own it whether it is actually taking up space on your Kindle or not? That would be sweet.

[[deleted user]]

That's what I understand, Sheila. When I have a few minutes at work, I'll research it and let you know what I find out.

[Sheila]

Thanks Shannen, I appreciate it