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[Julie]

I just started reading The Book Thief. Its an oddly written book. What's with the bold text in the ***'s? I have a feeling this is going to be interesting....

[Leslie T.]

I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I planned on reading The Passage next, but now I really want to read The Girl Who Played with Fire.

[Marti]

I wished I could have read all of the steig larsson together. I like doing that - reading a series especially only three - right in a row..

I am presently reading a Maise Dobbs book Birds of a Feather, but have been so busy that I haven't had a chance today to just read...

I also have Diane Chamberlain's book I have started The Lies We Told

[Vicki]

I need to read The Lies We Told. I have liked all the books I have read by Diane Chamberlain so far.

[Laura]

Mona wrote: "Laura Ashlee wrote: "Mona wrote: "Laura Ashlee wrote: "I started the audiobook of The Luxe. I would be lying if I said I wasn't completely hooked already."

Laura: Those books, LUXE,..."

I usually like to read as well, but I have a very boring office job and listening to audiobooks is the only way I stay awake.

I've never seen Gossip Girl. I don't watch much TV. I've considered it a few times, but never gotten around to actually watching it.

[Karen]

I am reading "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Ekeles. I am just beginning to venture into YA books and this one seems pretty good so far.

[Laura]

Leslie wrote: "I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I planned on reading The Passage next, but now I really want to read The Girl Who Played with Fire."

I'm going to be the little devil on your shoulder and tell you to read The Girl Who Played with Fire. I just finished it and it's even more amazing than the first.

[F1Wild]

Eliza wrote: "I am slowly reading A Prayer for Owen Meany. So far, it is amazing. I keep laughing and then crying like a psychotic person. I actually resent everything in my life preventing me from reading this book all day long. It's just so beautiful. "

Wow, what book envy I have! I'd love to read it and keep clicking for it to be available for Kindle - fingers crossed!

[[deleted user]]

Finished My Brother's Keeper: The Official Bra Boys Story the other day which I liked, though it did drag on for me. A lot about surfing, which not being a sufer wasn't that capturing for me. The second half of the book was much more interesting.

Now onto Seeds of Greatness which I've just started the second chapter of. A bit funny but not laugh out loud funny, will have to see how it goes to form a judgement yet.

[Dija]

Just started The most interesting historical paranormal novel I've come across so far.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Lazuline, I saw a video online somewhere that shows how they created that book cover. It was pretty cool!

[Amelia]

Michelle wrote: "You know, it's always the same for me. As much as I happen to be enjoying the book I'm currently reading, my mind is always on what I'll be reading next. It's a vicious cycle. I'm enjoying a book, ..."

Here's a basic rundown of The Great Gatsby - symbolism, symbolism, symbolism, bunch of things that are no longer relevant, EMO ALERT!, he shoots him, MORE EMO!, symbolism, the end. Really not worth the time to read.

...not that I have anything against the book, of course.

[Rosabelle]

I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished the most recent Maisie Dobbs, The Mapping of Love and Death. Good series.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

I'm currently reading A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True which is pretty good so far! I just finished Travels with Charley which was a great travelogue!

[Rayna]

Just finished The Angel's Game and now I'm reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I'm only a chapter or so in, but I'm really liking it so far.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

Rayna wrote: "Just finished The Angel's Game and now I'm reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I'm only a chapter or so in, but I'm really liking it so far."

I have Jonathan Strange on my shelf at home. I keep avoiding it because of its size! I can't help it!

[Rayna]

Jamie - don't be scared! I was a bit intimidated, but from page 1 it drew me in.

[Amelia]

Jamie wrote: "Rayna wrote: "Just finished The Angel's Game and now I'm reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I'm only a chapter or so in, but I'm really liking it so far."

I have J..."

I listened to it on audio - it was one of those strange, "poisoned mind candy" books that, while I wasn't certain I actually enjoyed reading, I couldn't stop listening to it, either. Very bizarre book, in the "Victorian style" writing. It's long, and I can't really say "it's worth it" but I can say "you should read it."

[Antoine]

I'm currently reading The Machine Crusade, the sequel to The Butlerian Jihad, part of the prequel Dune cycle.

[Max]

Vicki wrote: "I can't think of three choices any more different from each other! You Suck was fun, it is a sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends, which I did not know when I read it ... "

Haha. I have an eclectic taste in books, I'm aware. That's part of what I love about reading... there's just so many different kinds of narratives and stories to taste and experience. You've definitely been helpful. I didn't know You Suck was a sequel either... nothing on the book make any indication of that fact, which is strange. Is reading the first one essential?

Jesi wrote: "Here's a basic rundown of The Great Gatsby - symbolism, symbolism, symbolism, bunch of things that are no longer relevant, EMO ALERT!, she shoots him, MORE EMO!, symbolism, the end. Really not worth the time to read."

DUDE. Jesi. Did you just majorly spoil me!? I own the book, I'm going to read it eventually, if not now!

[Julie]

I'm currently reading The Passage (just started, not enjoying it much. I really hope it picks up pace and starts to get better real soon, or it's going to be abandoned.)

Also Reading Secret Daughter (really enjoying it, for an online discussion group I joined. I was hoping for a different choice, and didn't think I'd like it, but so far its a good read)

Finally I have The Tenant of Windfell Hall. So far not half bad.

[Carol]

I loved The Tenant Of Windfell Hall. It was so progressive for it's time. Anne was a woman of liberal leanings and was not afraid to voice her views. This bookbook was banned when it first came out as too subversive for women to read. Hahahah. They might get uppity ideas. (snort, snicker)

[Amelia]

Michelle wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I can't think of three choices any more different from each other! You Suck was fun, it is a sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends, which I did not know when I read it ... "

Haha. I have an ..."

*I* wouldn't consider it a spoiler, unless you've read the book, but that's just the way my brain works.

As far as You Suck/Bloodsucking Fiends... Moore's books (even his "series" books) are easy to read as stand-alones. There's a bit of worldbuilding from each of them that you might miss (as expected) but it's usually not that important. So, even if you don't have Bloodsucking Fiends, you should be able to read You Suck without a problem.

[Amelia]

Julie wrote: "I'm currently reading The Passage (just started, not enjoying it much. I really hope it picks up pace and starts to get better real soon, or it's going to be abandoned.)

Also Reading Secret Daught..."

It took me until I was about 30% into the book to get it into the "okay, I can tolerate this" area of "liking" the Passage.

[Brenda]

Julie wrote: "I just started reading The Book Thief. Its an oddly written book. What's with the bold text in the ***'s? I have a feeling this is going to be interesting...."

This book is very interesting. I really hope you enjoy reading it.

[Petra]

Jamie wrote: "Rayna wrote: "Just finished The Angel's Game and now I'm reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I'm only a chapter or so in, but I'm really liking it so far."

I have Jonathan Strange on my shelf at home. I keep avoiding it because of its size! I can't help it!..."


Jamie, don't be afraid to tackle Jonathan Strange. It's really an easy read and a very good story.

[[deleted user]]

I'm reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

[Marti]

Laura Ashlee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I planned on reading The Passage next, but now I really want to read [book:The Girl Who Played with Fi..."

Leslie - I am with Laura Ashlee - read the next book now and start to look for who you can beg, borrow or buy the third one from.

[Marti]

Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

Still reading Maise Dobb's Birds of a Feather... Not a lot of time for the next couple of days to read.... Cool enough for housework...

[Julie]

Carol (akittykat) wrote: "I loved The Tenant Of Windfell Hall. It was so progressive for it's time. Anne was a woman of liberal leanings and was not afraid to voice her views. This bookbook was banned when it first came out..."

Yeah, that part of the book I'm really enjoying, and the writing is very well done as well. It's better than her other book. My biggest problem are a lot of the characters are intolerable in the better moments, let alone during the rest of the book.

[Carol]

I know ,but that is what makes it unique for the time.Agnes Grey wasn't too bad either.

[Rosabelle]

Marti wrote: "Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

Still reading Maise Dobb's Bi..."

Hi Marty, this is my first Mary Balogh book, a friend lent it to me, and I kinda like the way she writes the story.. and the character's funny too

[Mona]

Laura Ashlee wrote: "Mona wrote: "Laura Ashlee wrote: "Mona wrote: "Laura Ashlee wrote: "I started the audiobook of The Luxe. I would be lying if I said I wasn't completely hooked already."

Laura: Those..."

Laura: I've only seen season 1 of GOSSIP GIRL and that was a while ago so I remember bits and pieces. I did enjoy it though. It's a guilty pleasure. I've never read the books. I think season 3 is airing now. Unfortunately my library doesn't have this show on DVD. I'll have to wait until I re-start NETFLIX.

[Heather L]

Jesi wrote: "Here's a basic rundown of The Great Gatsby - symbolism, symbolism, symbolism, bunch of things that are no longer relevant, EMO ALERT!, he shoots him, MORE EMO!, symbolism, the end. Really not worth the time to read.

...not that I have anything against the book, of course."

ROFLMBO... So glad I wasn't the only person who disliked that book!

[Vicki]

Michelle wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I can't think of three choices any more different from each other! You Suck was fun, it is a sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends, which I did not know when I read it ... "

Haha. I have an ..."


I understand, I am rather eclectic with my reading too, but I get into moods for certain books. The only problem is when I can't figure out what kind of book I am in the mood for!

I read You Suck and wouldn't have known it was a sequel unless someone here didn't tell me, so I guess it would work. When I looked it up now to make sure I was not misleading you. It says Love Story 2 in parenthesis next to the title on goodreads. I survived though. It was interesting and hilarious.

[Vicki]

Marti wrote: "Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

Still reading Maise Dobb's Bi..."

That reminds me, I need to read the first Maisie Dobbs book. I have had it much too long. How is Birds of a Feather going? And housework is no substitute for reading :)

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

Rayna wrote: "Jamie - don't be scared! I was a bit intimidated, but from page 1 it drew me in."

Thanks everyone for giving me encouragement to read it! I won't be scared of its size anymore! :)

[Sue]

I finished Some Can Whistle and picked up Dead in the Family from the stack.

[Venuskitten]

Reading The Family Man by Elinor Lipman. I have only read a couple of chapters so far, but it is just as good as My Latest Grievance, her earlier novel that I read a couple of years ago.
Recommended.

[Alisha Marie]

I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid.

[Isabelle]

I am reading The Art of Devotion by Samantha Bruce-Benjamin. I couldn't put it down and I've started to hear from others a lot of great things too, so I would highly recommend it.

[Paula]

Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid.

I've had this one in my stacks forever and keep putting it off. What a horrible crime.

[Flora]

Grain de Beaute wrote: "I'm reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan."

I love both of these series. I'm currently re-reading the HP series and am up to the Prisoner of Azkaban. I've also started Riordan's new book The Red Pyramid but I don't think this one is gonna be as good as Percy Jackson but we shall see. I'm also reading The Year of the Flood which I am also enjoying

[Lisa]

I am currently reading Nomad and The City and the City. I was expecting The City and the City to be more like Un Lun Dun, but so far it is completely different.

[Madeline]

I finished Persuasion, I liked it and at first that was all, but the more I think about it the more I increase my estimation. There are a lot of subtle elements that were easy to ignore until they were left to sink in. My favorite is still Mansfield Park though.

Now I'm reading both John F. Kennedy Lives in the Future! and The Epic of Gilgamesh. The former is strange. I'm not sure it's my cup of tea but a couple of the stories or even brief musings have been clever. I'm worried about Gilgamesh. It's an older publication and may suffer for its age. Does anyone know if any greater understandings of the work have come forward since the 70's? Should I be looking for a better/newer translation?

[Sasha]

Yo Madeline! I put my two cents in on the Reading Through History thread. :)

[Mary]

Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid."

Good Lord, that makes me feel old, lol. I read this back in the 70s.

[Petra]

Mary wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid."

Good Lord, that makes me feel old, lol. I read this back in the 70s...."

Me, too, Mary. lol

[Sasha]

Oh yeah? Well I read that book in the 1800s. So there!