Which Picoult book are you reading now?

[Sue]

I absolutely loved The Storyteller, Hayley, but I have always been interested in the Holocaust, even more so as an adult because my mother in law was a survivor. I have read a lot of Holocaust literature, both fiction and nonfiction, and I have to say that Jodi Picoult outdid herself on this book. It had several parallel stories going on, and the parts about the war were really intense, but extremely well written and realistic. Give it a try; you can always put it aside if it is too disturbing for you. I have a copy of Between the Lines, but I have not read it yet; have heard that it is good though.

[Elizabeth]

Just started Second Glance, so far I like it, I'm not obsessively reading as I usual do with Picoult novels though.

[Maureen]

I read all of them. Wish she came out with a new one sooner.

[Nancy]

I am still reading 19 Minutes and finding it so interesting. The trial has just begun and I can't wait to see what happens. This book has really made me look at every child differently. It is so sad to understand what a horrific life it is for the victims of bullying. I am one of those people that just wishes everyone could be nice to each other.

[K]

I just bought The Storyteller. I can't wait to get into it!

[Nancy]

Just finished 19 Minutes. Really liked it because of the investigation of the shooter. This should be required reading in every high school English class. It is something that needs to be discussed. Again, Jodi Picoult does such a good job of character development and looking at a situation for all different sides. I would recommend this book.

[Rene]

Of all the books, Nineteen Minutes was my favorite. Bullying is horrible and most of the time the teachers are unaware unless someone tells. This should be required reading in high school. Excellent points of view from several characters deepen and enhance the story.

[Dani]

Currently reading Harvesting the heart, becoming pretty glued to the book. I love Jodi.

[Dani]

Currently reading Harvesting the heart, becoming pretty glued to the book. I love Jodi.

[Dara]

Rene wrote: "Of all the books, Nineteen Minutes was my favorite. Bullying is horrible and most of the time the teachers are unaware unless someone tells. This should be required reading in high school. Excel..."

I agree Rene. Nineteen Minutes was my first JP read and by far my favorite. I have read almost all of her books. And I wholeheartedly agree with your though on it being required reading in all high schools. I know it is not required but encouraged at my daughters high school, though I have heard that some schools/districts have banned it, which just seems ludicrous to me. Hiding it will not make it nonexistent.

[Donna]

Sing You Home-very good book, but all of Jodi's books are very good!

[Donna]

Mirranda wrote: "I am currently reading Nineteen Minutes and i LOVE it"

Dero wrote: "I think I have read all of JP's books and am waiting for Sing You Home to come. I liked Nineteen Minutes and Handle with Care the best. I started with Salem Falls and was hooked. After that I re..."

[Donna]

Nineteen Minutes was excellent, could not put it down!

[Shina]

I am currently reading Perfect Match and I cannot put it down!!

[Bryanna]

Perfect Match is probably one of my favorite Picoult books. Couldn't put it down.

[Donna]

Just finished Sing You Home-pretty Good

[Betsy]

Did you get the one with the CD? I loved the music too.

[Donna]

No, that would of been very cool!!

[Donna]

Wow, I wish

[Donna]

Is picture perfect good?

[Nadia]

I just finished Handle With Care and thought it was a relatively decent read, although not my favorite JP book. Now I'm trying to decide between Keeping Faith and Salem Falls

[Donna]

So far picture perfect is very good!

[Eileen]

Nadia wrote: "I just finished Handle With Care and thought it was a relatively decent read, although not my favorite JP book. Now I'm trying to decide between Keeping Faith and Salem Falls"

I would go with Keeping Faith, Salem Falls was ok, but one of her earlier ones, I liked Keeping Faith much better.

[Eileen]

Dara wrote: "Rene wrote: "Of all the books, Nineteen Minutes was my favorite. Bullying is horrible and most of the time the teachers are unaware unless someone tells. This should be required reading in high s..."

I know Nineteen Minutes is on our local high school's Summer Reading List. At first I was unsure that it was a good idea, but after all of the school shootings, and the students committing suicide because they were bullied, I've changed my opinion, and have to agree with you.

[Eileen]

Betsy wrote: "Did you get the one with the CD? I loved the music too."

I got Sing You Home on my Reader, and although it is WIFI capable, I did have trouble downloading the music. I think what I would like to do is download it on my computer and listen to it separately.

[Cheryl]

K wrote: "I just bought The Storyteller. I can't wait to get into it!"

I thought it was awesome!

[Anmol]

I'm currently reading the pact and it's very interesting so far. I've also got the Storyteller to read and I can't wait :):):)

[Anmol]

Ashley wrote: "Anmol wrote: "I'm currently reading the pact and it's very interesting so far. I've also got the Storyteller to read and I can't wait :):):)"

I finished The Pact a few months ago and really enjoye..."

Salem Falls was really good and I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks.

[Sarah]

Am re reading all of her books again am now on plain truth

[Renae]

I'm currently reading Sing You Home. The Pact is my favorite.

[Bronwyn]

Hi .. I am new to the group. This month I am reading Mercy. Is there anyone in the group reading one of her books this month?

I am working my way through all of her books. I have read a few of the more recent ones and now going back to read some of her earlier ones.

[Vicki Farthing]

I'm reading The Pact. I'm making my way through her old books too. I love Handle with Care, 19 Minutes, Leaving Time and Salem Falls but I struggled with The Story Teller. I've half read it and stopped again as I just can't get into it. Usually I love books like that but it's like I'm waiting for something to happen!

My daughter has read My Sisters Keeper and keeps on at me to read it as the ending is totally different to the film. She loves the film as do I. She says the book is different enough that you can read it as its own story.

[Donna]

Reading keeping faith right now

[Renae]

Vicki, you definitely should read My Sister's Keeper! I haven't seen the movie, but the book is compelling.

[Bronwyn]

Vicki wrote: "I'm reading The Pact. I'm making my way through her old books too. I love Handle with Care, 19 Minutes, Leaving Time and Salem Falls but I struggled with The Story Teller. I've half read it and ..."

The Pact is on my list of to-reads. I will be interested to hear what you think.

I just finished 19 minutes and have read My Sisters Keeper, Story Teller, House Rules and Sing You Home.

I would agree 100% in regards to what your daughter has said about the movie and film My Sisters Keeper. They are similar but there are some significant differences. I enjoyed both and would recommend to read the book.

[Bronwyn]

Donna wrote: "Reading keeping faith right now"

Keeping faith is also on my reading to-do list. (ok I do want to read all her books).

would love to hear what you think?

[Bronwyn]

Renae wrote: "I'm currently reading Sing You Home. The Pact is my favorite."

Hi Renae ... I am always interested in why people like books the best. If you don't mind me asking ... what did you enjoy about Pact and why do you think it is your favourite of Jodi's novels?

[Bronwyn]

ATM from the books I have read and currently reading (My Sisters Keeper, Story Teller, House Rules and Sing You Home ... reading Mercy).

I would have to say that my current favourite is Sing you home. I enjoyed the questions that it raised about life, family, love and faith. I love the use of music in the story. Why it is my favourite ... well I guess it is the one that made me question the most. Part of me wants my favourite to be House Rules (and maybe in time it will be). I am the parent of 2 kids with autism (not aspergers like Jacob). I found the book very hard to read but I was really glad that I did. I guess that is a natural reaction when you can really empathise with the characters. I think my perceptions will change on subsequent reads.

[Gretchen]

Renae wrote: "Vicki, you definitely should read My Sister's Keeper! I haven't seen the movie, but the book is compelling."
I was hugely disappointed in the movie of My Sister's Keeper. The ending was totally different than the book. The book was wonderful, don't bother with the movie.

[Tomek]

I'm reading Vanishing acts and next I'm going to read the pact. Wondering if it was any good?

[Shina]

I am reading Songs of the Humpback Whale right now and its the first book that I am having a hard time getting through...

[Tânia]

Shina wrote: "I am reading Songs of the Humpback Whale right now and its the first book that I am having a hard time getting through..."

Urgh I really did not like that book. It didn't sound like JP at all.

I've recently read Leaving Time and enjoyed it. The twist didn't really work for me, though. Too overdone imo. What did you all think?

[Michelle T.]

I just finished House Rules

[Gemma]

Approximately 2/3 of the way through 'Leaving Time' and so far I'm really enjoying it. Very different to the previous Picoult books I've read but definitely up to her usual standard, if not above.

[Emilee]

I am currently reading Second Glance and looking forward to her new book in October

[[deleted user]]

I have her new book "Small Great Things" but I haven't started it yet

[Alexa]

I just finished Small Great Things - her latest and it was one of her best yet. Check out my review: https://readtextrepeat.com/small-grea...

[[deleted user]]

I loved Small Great Things!!!!!

[Phyllis]

I loved it too.

[[deleted user]]

I have pretty much read a lot of her books. I will probably reread her books though