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oh me too! id just be sitting on the couch quiet then suddenly id burst out laughing. my boyfriend thought i was nuts! LOL It's just written so well you can picture every little thing, the only reason i havent read them sooner was i was waiting til i got the last two books i needed to complete it but i figured i might as well just go ahead and start reading them, that'd knock out a good chunk of books in my TBR pile when i finished them and im flying through them so far! I'm going to start book 2 on my lunch break today and I can't wait!

I started
Velva Jean Learns to Drive: A Novel
I got it from Amazon's bargain section on an impulse a while ago. I like how it's starting.

I got it from Amazon's bargain section on an impulse a while ago. I like how it's starting.



I'm reading The Likeness by Tana French. I'm 20% in (says Kindle). I just finished In the Woods, and usually I enjoy reading "series" back-to-back, but I'm struggling to find the sequel-ness in this book. I like the book, and French's writing, but for some reason I'm still so bothered by the ending of the first book, that I'm tentative to get too involved in this one. It's like a rebound relationship!


I'm still on Ulysses. Although it's hard reading, I'm surprised that it's not bad either. It's a book that needs more than one reading, though. Joyce put a lot into the pages and the reader can only absorb a bit at a time.
Beside a Burning Sea is a nice alternative to Ulysses and I'm reading that in between. It's nice to read a book that I can actually understand completely. LOL!
On audio, I'm listening to The Blood of Flowers: A Novel, which I'm really enjoying.
I've put Blindness and Wuthering Heights to the side for now. There's only so many stories I can follow at one time. I'm itching to get back to Wuthering Heights but will finish Ulysses first. I'm starting to enjoy the story of Blindness but still struggle with the writing style. I will get back to it, though, after finishing Beside The Burning Sea.


I do plan to re-read this series because each book got funnier and more interesting.

I'm reading The Likeness by Tana French. I'm 20% in (says Kindle). I just finished In the Woods, and usually I enjoy reading "series" bac..."
For what it's worth, I gave In the Woods 4 stars and The Likeness: A Novel 5 stars.
I really loved The Likeness. It reminded me a bit of The Secret History by Donna Tartt. I hope you enjoy it!


I'm reading The Likeness by Tana French. I'm 20% in (says Kindle). I just finished In the Woods, and usually I enjoy readi..."
Cait, that is good to know! I read a lot of reviews from readers of In the Woods being dissappointed in the resolution. I'm just getting into Cassie's first week in Whitehorn House. I'm suspicious of a few roommates at this point ... can't wait to see what happens!
Caitlin wrote: "This is my first time posting! Sorry for the excitement :)
I'm reading The Likeness by Tana French. I'm 20% in (says Kindle)...."
Hahaha! I love that, "says Kindle". Mine seems to be messing with me lately, and my little dots are very moody.
I'm reading The Likeness by Tana French. I'm 20% in (says Kindle)...."
Hahaha! I love that, "says Kindle". Mine seems to be messing with me lately, and my little dots are very moody.

LOL! Let's see if that last episode will stump me (even more than the others are). LOL!
.....after that I'll return to Blindness with a lighter heart and a sturdier sword (of understanding)........... LOL!


.....after that I'll return to Blindness with a lighter heart and a sturdier sword (of understanding)........... LOL!
:D


Next up is The Hunger Games. My daughter and I have both been wanting to read this and it being up for discussion this month pushed me along. :)

I'll be starting Angels & Demons and Under the Dome, and I'm so excited! I'll be in for a good reading day!

I also read The Diaries of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain. I absolutely loved this story (it went on my favorites list). I can't believe I haven't read any Twain before now.
This morning I am starting The Wasp Factory: A Novel. And continuing on with Ulysses (almost at the 300 page mark).
I started reading Poppy Shakespeare the other day, and I'm just less than halfway through. I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought I would.
Just started The House at Midnight by Lucie Whitehouse. It's one of those gothic set-in-old-English-manor type books.
Just started The House at Midnight by Lucie Whitehouse. It's one of those gothic set-in-old-English-manor type books.



Finished Hacker last night by Malorie Blackman which was only ok for me. It could have been told a lot better.
Started and Finished Right Where It Hurts by David Hill today which I liked. Quick read, only about 130 pages. Had a good story and was easy to read. It was based around a girl who harms herself.
Now I think I might go back to trying to read/finish Wuthering Heights.
Started and Finished Right Where It Hurts by David Hill today which I liked. Quick read, only about 130 pages. Had a good story and was easy to read. It was based around a girl who harms herself.
Now I think I might go back to trying to read/finish Wuthering Heights.

I gave up on American Gods the first time I tried it. It was difficult for me to get into it too, but I ended up enjoying it the second time around. It's unique.

Woo hoo... I finished Chronic City. Not the Lethem I am used to... overall an ok book. Just between the holidays, and the plot itself, seemed to take longer than it should have.
I will be starting "The Gates" later today.
I will be starting "The Gates" later today.

I will be starti..."
The Gates by John Connolly? I just finished The Book of Lost Things and loved it, so I would love to hear what you think of The Gates!







Oooh, I look forward to updates on this book. I should be getting my copy this coming week.
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