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What are you reading at the moment?
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Apr 23, 2012 07:29AM
I'm currently reading
... I watched the film before and i'm curious if the novel is better than the movie. I really want to read more... something that will touch my heart and another book genre that will catch my attention. Hope that some of you can recommend me something. Thanks.
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Jasmine wrote: "I just finished 
and I'm now starting 
"These books are on my TBR list. I've heard they are great but a little slow to start. What did you think about the first 2?
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at the minute. Can't put it down!
I just started Silk Is for Seduction since I need to switch things up every now and then. A little romance here, a little World War 2 story there, a mystery every once in a while. I do enjoy the historical romances of Loretta Chase.
Melanie wrote: "I'm currently reading ... I watched the film before and i'm curious if the novel is better than the movie. I really want to read more... something that will touch my h..."I thought the movie was better than the book.
I don't usually like chick lit, but this one I am really enjoying. I only became interested in it because I enjoyed the movie.
I am currently reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
@Melanie,
Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner was a fun read. It surprised me with romance and humor that was unexpected. It's also an easy read. By that,I mean it was a pleasure,not a workout!
Stephen King's The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a very good story. It's not a horror story.
Clive Barker's The Thief of Always was fun. It is not a horror story,either.
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky was quite interesting. It said alot about girls in high school and the relationships they have with their parents.
Chris Bohjalian's books,particulary Midwives and The Law of Similars
are compelling reads.
I chose these off the top of my head,since I don't know how old you are or what your particular tastes are.
Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner was a fun read. It surprised me with romance and humor that was unexpected. It's also an easy read. By that,I mean it was a pleasure,not a workout!
Stephen King's The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a very good story. It's not a horror story.
Clive Barker's The Thief of Always was fun. It is not a horror story,either.
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky was quite interesting. It said alot about girls in high school and the relationships they have with their parents.
Chris Bohjalian's books,particulary Midwives and The Law of Similars
are compelling reads.
I chose these off the top of my head,since I don't know how old you are or what your particular tastes are.
Melanie wrote: "I really want to read more... something that will touch my heart..."Have you read Ernest Gaines' book A Lesson Before Dying ?
It's a relatively recent book, but reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird
(which is also a great read, if you haven't read it yet)
Raindropmelody wrote: "I'm halfway throught at the minute. Can't put it down!"Hehehe! It does that!!
I think I devoured the 3 books in a matter of 2 weeks!!
Nicole wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I'm currently reading ... I watched the film before and i'm curious if the novel is better than the movie. I really want to read more... something that..."Yeah, I just realized that movie is much better than the novel.
Diana wrote: "@Melanie,Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner was a fun read. It surprised me with romance and humor that was unexpected. It's also an easy read. By that,I mean it was a pleasure,not a workout!
Stephen..."
Thank you very much for that. I'll put them in my to-read list. Well, any book genre will do as long as it will not make me feel bored. Thanks again :)
Book Concierge wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I really want to read more... something that will touch my heart..."Have you read Ernest Gaines' book A Lesson Before Dying?
It's a relat..."
I never had a chance to read them. I'm just familiar with their titles. Thank you for mentioning those books. I'll also put them in my list. I hope that I can read them all :)
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Bec wrote: "Raindropmelody wrote: "I'm halfway throught at the minute. Can't put it down!"Hehehe! It does that!!
I think I devoured the 3 books in a matter of 2 weeks!!"
If Christian were a real guy he'd have to go into hiding...too many women in love with him!
Donita wrote: "im currently reading 
"Wonderful book. I read it years ago. Enjoy!
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Currently I am reading
The Litigators by John Grisham. It is very lighthearted compared to some of his others; I love the characters...they are a riot.
Melanie wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I'm currently reading ... I watched the film before and i'm curious if the novel is better than the movie. I really want to read more......"I always read the book before seeing the movie...this was the ONE exception. The movie happened to be on TV & I couldn't turn away. Still haven't read the book yet.
Add me to the list of fans of Wally Lamb's
She's Come Undone
Books I currently have out from the library (or queued up for reading from my own shelves)-
AUDIO BOOKS:
Peony in Love - Lisa See
Grave Secrets - Kathy Reichs
My Man Jeeves - P G Wodehouse
TEXT FORMAT:
Small Island - Andrea Levy
On the Beach - Nevil Shute
The Forest Lover - Susan Vreeland
Never Change - Elizabeth Berg
That should keep me busy for a while ...
I have just started reading the latest Flavia de Luce mystery stories titled "I am Half-Sick of Shadows". She's my favourite precocious 11 year old detective!
Jonathan wrote: They're some of my favourite ever books. I love how Tolkien creates such a massive and realistic world with so many fantasy elements at the same time."I just finished The Hobbit today. Basically I did nothing else in my free time but read this book. I really loved it, even if some aspects of the ending were a little disappointing to me (sometimes I get annoyed when my expectations are subverted). I'm looking forward to reading the LOTR series now, even if I'm planning on taking a short break and reading some other stuff in-between.
I'm reading "The tale of Halycon Crane" its what I expected a little sucky but it has ghosts in it!
Donnelle wrote: "The book i am reading at the moment is the hunger games.It is a great book I have already read this book"How is this Hunger Games
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - just started this and i've heard its fairly slow at first to get into but worth it in the end.
Beverley wrote: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - just started this and i've heard its fairly slow at first to get into but worth it in the end."I have heard the exact same thing! Keep us posted! That's definitely on my TBR list! :)
How is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo book in comparison to the movie? I have only seen the movie but have been wanting to read the book.
The book is amazing, kind of slow at first but then it gets really really good.
Beverley wrote: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - just started this and i've heard its fairly slow at first to get into but worth it in the end."I started it about a year ago and read about a third but put it down. I am hoping to pick it back up again this year though.
The Drawing of the ThreeI've wanted to read the Dark Tower series for a long time.....other books just kept getting in the way :)
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho :) I have a feeling this book may change my life.
I am currently reading 'Before I go to sleep' its really good so far, its great for new twists that you just dont see coming! :')
My Next book will be The Host.Tara Hamdi
Beverley wrote: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - just started this and i've heard its fairly slow at first to get into but worth it in the end."Great book
Chloe wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I am currently reading 'Before I go to sleep' its really good so far, its great for new twists that you just dont see coming! :')" I REALLY want to read this. Sounds a really interes..."DITTO!! I added this to my TBR list! It sounds great!! :)
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I had to study Memento for school and as soon as I heard about that novel I thought the same thing. I have a copy waiting for me to pick it up now.
I just started Relentless by Dean Koontz. Very good so far. :)
Chloe wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I am currently reading 'Before I go to sleep' its really good so far, its great for new twists that you just dont see coming! :')" I REALLY want to read this. Sounds a really interes..."Yeah its amazing so far! Like it keeps you guessing the whole time :)
I finished Untraceable by Laura Griffin and just started Wolf's Hour by Robert R. McCammon. There's a review on Untraceable for those interested.
Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished Untraceable by Laura Griffin and just started Wolf's Hour by Robert R. McCammon. There's a review on Untraceable for those interested."I would love to read your review! This series is in my to read list. :-)
Nicolle wrote: "Will wrote: "I loved The Hunger Games lol. Right now I am reading 
for school and I have just started 
."Have you finished Frankenstein yet? I wa..."
I am almost done with Frankenstein :). I wouldn't say I am a huge fan but I can understand why it is so popular too. There were some parts where I was kind of struggling to get through but I'm towards the end now and I'm beginning to like it a bit more. I definatly have an appreciation for Mary Shelley though. It is amazing to think she was the same age as me when she wrote this.
Also, I've stopped reading Cold Mountain but I am reading Cloud Atlas now. I'm only in the second part of the book (Letters From Zedelghem) but I am really enjoying it :)
Aiesha wrote: "Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished Untraceable by Laura Griffin and just started Wolf's Hour by Robert R. McCammon. There's a review on Untraceable for those interested."I would love to read your rev..."
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Review
And before you take the star rating into account, you might want to read this..
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...
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