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[Sasha]

I'm reading Lay the Favorite: A Memoir of Gambling because my mom gave it to me for my birthday. Don't particularly like it. She's sortof on the outskirts of a not-particularly-dangerous-or-seedy gambling culture, batting her eyelashes.

[Vicki]

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, ..."


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. I thought I was the only person who has not read Hunger Games, but the good news is if you like it, the second book is out and the third comes out in August I believe, so not too much wait time.
As for Great Gatsby, I won't pick on you mercilessly even if I made 85 sophomores read it this year or at least pretend too.

Not sure I helped much, it depends on what your mood is....

[Sasha]

Gatsby! I want to hear whether it's still good. I haven't read it since I was a sophomore and Vicki made me.

[Shary]

Mary wrote: "Lori wrote: "Ok people, listen up! My search for the next best book led me to I Curse the River of Time: A Novel - it hits shelves next month, and was absolutely amazing.

If you ..."

I read Out Stealing Horses. It was fantastic. I loved it and can't wait to read Curse the River of Time.

[Lori, Super Mod]

I cannot wait to get my hands on Out Stealing Horses, Shary!

[Ann from S.C.]

I just finished THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS NEST and after having a little hard time getting into it, I loved the ending. A great ending to a terrific trilogy! Just got from the library the new Joe Hill book HORNS.

[Claire]

Hot Gossip - Deborah Lawrenson

The Dream Mistress - Jenny Diski

[Julie]

Michelle wrote: "Although something tells me I'll be getting a lot of heat for not having read The Great Gatsby yet, so maybe that's my safest choice. ;)

I read it in high school but remember absolutely nothing about it. I haven't the fainest idea what its about but I remember I didn't care for it much then. Which makes me curious enough to want to read it again and see if I still agree.

[Laura]

I started the audiobook of The Luxe. I would be lying if I said I wasn't completely hooked already.

[KHoopMan]

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.

[Mona]

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,ENVY,SPLENDOUR... are on my list. I wouldn't even mind buying them(library sale/thrift store) because the covers are so pretty.

[Petra]

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 fro..."

One of my favorite books. I always recommend it. Like you, Eliza, I laughed, cried and every emotion in between. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
On a side note, I saw the movie (on TV) some time after reading the book and wasn't at all impressed. I think if I'd seen the movie first, I wouldn't have bothered with the book (which would have been a real shame).

[Laura]

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,ENVY,SPLENDOUR... are on my list. ..."

My library has a an account with this site where you can download audiobooks and put them on your ipod or listen to them on your computer. I was never that interested in reading the books because they didn't sound like my thing, though I did think the covers were pretty. But I love listening to audiobooks at work and this just seemed perfect to listen to. So far I'm really intrigued with it. I didn't expect it pull me in that way.

[Vicki]

Alex wrote: "Gatsby! I want to hear whether it's still good. I haven't read it since I was a sophomore and Vicki made me."

Ha, Ha... I hope not, I have only been teaching for a few years. It's definitely different the second time around.

[Vicki]

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

I have seen a bit about these books lately. I definitely think I need to check them out.

[Mona]

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,ENVY,SPLENDOUR... are..."

Do you watch GOSSIP GIRL? These books are kind of like period Gossip Girl novels.

I think my library does the download of audiobook thing too. But I've never gone the audiobook route. I prefer to read.

[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!

[Jesi]

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.

[Jesi]

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)

[Jesi]

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.

[Jesi]

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.