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[Paula]

Finished "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins and am nearly finished with "Catching Fire" (book 2). I really enjoyed the first book but am finding myself somewhat disappointed with the second. I feel the story is dragging somehwat. I have a feeling "the good part" I'm expecting to happen will only come around in book 3. I guess I'll have to be patient and wait...

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I just got me a new book and i am very happy with it brian keene ghost walk

[Carol]

Tammie wrote: "I just got me a new book and i am very happy with it brian keene ghost walk"

Is this another Horror book? I am trying to expand your reading genre. Have you read The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Reinhart. It is a classic ghost story. Might be a little tame for you though, but it is scary.

[[deleted user]]

no i have not read it yet and yes it is a horror book

[Bhumi]

Paula, if you don't enjoy Catching Fire as much as you did The Hunger Games, maybe you'll enjoy the third one more.

Right now, I'm reading Magic Study by Maria Snyder. Anybody else read it?

[Maria]

i'm picking up steam with The Winter Rose. it's a good story, but just taking me awhile. i did skip ahead to the end, so i do know what happens, but there are so many characters in this book and it spans a decent amount of time, so it didn't completely ruin anything.

not sure what i'll pick up next, probably more library books. i'm trying to hold my giftcard for awhile, for when i REALLY need something to read.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Finished The Gates by Connolly. It was cute and funny and unexpected. The Book of Lost Things was much darker overall, while this one had a dark plot Connolly wrote a lot of humor into it!

About to start Horns by Joe Hill. (hits stores mid-Feb)

[Kate]

Thank you for the recommendations guys! Have added a bunch to my ever growing would like to read list.

[Eden]

I'm reading The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien.

[BJ Rose]

Bhumi wrote: "Paula, if you don't enjoy Catching Fire as much as you did The Hunger Games, maybe you'll enjoy the third one more.

Right now, I'm reading Magic Study by Maria Snyder. Anybody else read it?"

I read Poison Study and Magic Study and am 3 chapters into Fire Study. Loved PS, liked MS (but wanted more Valek!), and am just getting back into the abilities and conflicts.

[Bhumi]

BJ Rose, I'm missing Valek already in Magic Study! :( And I'm only 17 pages in.

[BJ Rose]

Bhumi wrote: "BJ Rose, I'm missing Valek already in Magic Study! :( And I'm only 17 pages in."

Not to fear! He'll show up!!

[Ann from S.C.]

I finished THREE CUPS OF TEA and really enjoyed it. Now am reading HALF THE SKY; TURNING OPPRESSION INTO OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN WORLDWIDE by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

[Lauren]

Finished The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane! Reading Evensong by M. L. St. Sure now!

[Rachel]

Lori wrote: "Finished The Gates by Connolly. It was cute and funny and unexpected. The Book of Lost Things was much darker overall, while this one had a dark plot Connolly wrote a lot of humor into it!

About..."

How r u reading Horns?

[Writerlibrarian]

I'm starting on Babette's Feast and Other Anecdotes of Destiny.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Rachel wrote: "Lori wrote: "Finished The Gates by Connolly. It was cute and funny and unexpected. The Book of Lost Things was much darker overall, while this one had a dark plot Connolly wrote a lot of humor into..."

Its an ARC sent to me by the publisher.

[Linda]

KarenLee wrote: "I just started Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. "

KarenLee: I hope you like Skeletons at the Feast as much as I did. Of all of Chris Bohjalian's books that I have read so far, this and The Double Bind are my favorites.

[Jayme]

Finished The Weight of All Things: A Novel and actually liked it. Didn't think I was going to. Now I'm going to start The Gargoyle and I'm very excited about this one.

[Bridgit]

Just got back from a vacation at the beach and there are way too many updates to read!!

But I got some great reading done:

Lolita
Graceling
Picture Perfect

And am partway through the epic fantasy saga The Name of the Wind. so far i am LOVING it. Can't wait to see where it goes.

[BJ Rose]

Jayme wrote: "Finished The Weight of All Things: A Novel and actually liked it. Didn't think I was going to. Now I'm going to start The Gargoyle and I'm very excited about this one."

Jayme, I started The Gargoyle yesterday - this is going to be an intense read if the 1st chapter is any indication!

[Lisa]

Eden wrote: "I'm reading The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien."

This one is on my list to read this year.

Right now I am reading The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson. It's the 2nd in the Mistborn trilogy. It's starting to invade my dreams.

[Petra]

I'm still reading Ulysses. It really is an amazing book for many reasons but it's a load of work to get through. I've still got 4 1/2 Episodes left.

In between (and one really does need an "in between" book with Ulysses), I'm reading Dreamers of the Day: A Novel by Mary Doria Russell. I'm enjoying the story and the flow of words. Her book, The Sparrow, was wonderful and I have high expectations from this one.

[Jayme]

BJ Rose wrote: "Jayme, I started The Gargoyle yesterday - this is going to be an intense read if the 1st chapter is any indication! "

I agree! I started this at work today...during lunch, which was a mistake...it's pretty graphic. I think I'll head over to the spoiler free zone to see what everyone else is thinking.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

Just finished Remarkable Creatures! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm going to start The Kite Runner next I think.

[Sara]

Kate wrote: "Marie-vicky wrote: Margaret Atwood is very mysterious. I read many of her books and I have always e..."

I've been thinking about picking up some of her books for a while. As a Margaret Atwood newb..."

I would suggest reading the "Handmaid's Tale" or "Alias Grace" as a first. You'll be an Atwood fan in no time! :)

[Cait]

Petra wrote: "I'm still reading Ulysses. It really is an amazing book for many reasons but it's a load of work to get through. I've still got 4 1/2 Episodes left.

In between (and one really doe..."

I'm on Episode 12 now. The last few chapters have kind of dragged a bit for me (starting around 9, when they're in the library). I'm hoping that changes soon. My favorite Episode so far was Hades (Episode 6).

[Knarik]

I am reading Notes from the Underground by Dostoyevsky. A great book, so impressive, that I will probably read it again, this time in russian.

[Petra]

Cait wrote: "I'm on Episode 12 now. The last few chapters have kind of dragged a bit for me (starting around 9, when they're in the library). I'm hoping that changes soon. My favorite Episode so far was Hades (Episode 6)...."

Cait, you're right behind me then. Hop on over to the Discussion thread. It's been quite lively there and a big help in understanding and encouragement, too.
My favorite episode was Episode 8 (The Lestrygonians) because it was a simple walk around town and lunch. I could relate to his thoughts as he wandered as I do that, too, when I walk around town.
Episode 9 reminded me of a Bookclub meeting, which is great if you're involved in the Club but otherwise, not so much.
See you in the discusstion thread, Cait.

[Beth]

Finished All the Names by Jose Saramago. I loved the thorough inner dialog Senhor Jose had with himself. I will definitely read other books by Saramago. I am now reading A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore.

[Hima]

I am reading Stephen King's horror novel, the shining.

[Liz]

Jamie wrote: "Just finished Remarkable Creatures! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm going to start The Kite Runner next I think."
Jamie! I love The Kite Runner! I look forward to hearing what you think.
I finished American Pastoral and The Blackwater Lightship yesterday and am planning on starting Shell Shaker later today.

[Brenda]

I just earlier today finished reading,The Cinderella Rules by Donna Kauffman. I did enjoy the book.

[[deleted user]]

Hima wrote: "I am reading Stephen King's horror novel, the shining."

i saw the movie and it was not that to scarey

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Just started Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold.

[Paula]

Bhumi wrote: "Paula, if you don't enjoy Catching Fire as much as you did The Hunger Games, maybe you'll enjoy the third one more.

Right now, I'm reading Magic Study by Maria Snyder. Anybody else read it?"

Bhumi, I finished it and liked it a lot more than I expected. It surprised me at the end and I like that. I,m definitely going to read the 3rd. Thanks!

[Jamaie]

Lori wrote: "im cuurently about half way thru The Book Of Lost Things... Its a very dark and twisted take on some of the fairy tales we have grown up on.very well written and keeps me up late into the nite becu..."

I just bought this today on ur recommendation..LOL..I read the first few pages & am already being pulled in. I'm finishing the last of Oryx & Crake(loving it)this evening. So TBOLT's & The Hunger Games are next on my list. I went a little book crazy shopping today buying Year of the Flood(Atwood), The Elegance of the Hedgehog(Barbury), The Maze Runner(Dashner), Chasing Fire(Collins)& The Book of Lost Things(Connolly). I'm so excited to read all of them!!!

[Marti]

I have started The Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry and already we have people running around in the middle of the night with gunmen following them. Nothing like jumping right in.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Bhumi - Did you say you were reading Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder? I haven't read it yet, but I read the first one in the series and really liked it. How is this one going?

[Bhumi]

Paula - Great! I can't wait to see what you think of it.

Lyn - Yup, I read Magic Study, and now I'm reading Poison Study, the second in the trilogy. I liked Poison Study a lot, but I'm only a few pages into Magic Study so I can't say much. But I'm already missing Valek for that matter :)

[Lianne]

I finished reading Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1-4 so I'm now reading Daniel Silva's The Mark of the Assassin. Should be an interesting book, I love all of Daniel Silva's stuff =)

[Linda]

Just finished 14 by J.T. Ellison. I really enjoyed this fast-paced thriller. Gave it a 4.

[Michelle]

Finished Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and started Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.

[Eric]

Just finished Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay. It was good. Now I am starting the fourth Percy Jackson book called The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan.

[Jayme]

Starting Trojan Odyssey for AtW challenge because we own it and it fits a country I need. My boyfriend's a huge fan of Dirk Pitt, I can see why even though they're not exactly my cup of tea, they are entertaining though.

[Christy]

Right now I'm readdcing Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead. I believe it's the first of a trilogy (Kingraven) about Robin Hood. It is soooo good. I'm about halfway through.

[Beth]

I just started reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave

[Ana]

I'm reading The Hunger Games and Storm Front and enjoying both.

[Marti]

Beth wrote: "I just started reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave"

Would like to hear about Little Bee - got some good press - but I haven't heard of anybody who has read it yet.....

Still on The Paris Vendetta - oh there is a treasure of gold that the bad men are looking for... left by the Germans in Corsica... hmmm

[Rach]

I just finished The Third Policeman and am planning on starting The Invention of Morel tonight.

And of course, after waiting for weeks/months, a bunch of holds just came in at the library. Today I picked up Everything That Rises Must Converge, The Children's Book, Poison Study and Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation. Yes, I will be busy these next 3 weeks!