The Next Best Book Club discussion
      note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
    
  
  
      Revive a  Dead Thread
      >
    What are you reading?
    
  
   Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."
      Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."I intend to read it at some point actually... chiefly cos of the superb Nightwish rendition of the musical theme! :P
 Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."
      Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."Hmmm...Harry Potter book or Phantom of the Opera? Not sure it was much of a competition in terms of which one you'd rather pick up :D
 I'm reading Ransom. I feel like I should start keeping track of how many books I read with different perspectives of the Trojan war.
      I'm reading Ransom. I feel like I should start keeping track of how many books I read with different perspectives of the Trojan war.
     Just finished the wonderful Nicholas and Alexandra this is my review www.goodreads.com/review/show/315871378
      Just finished the wonderful Nicholas and Alexandra this is my review www.goodreads.com/review/show/315871378
   
     Sue wrote: "Currently reading The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Very good writing!"
      Sue wrote: "Currently reading The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Very good writing!"Loved the book but Hemmingway....not so much as a person.
 I finished
      I finished 
   , VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.
, VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.I am about to begin
 , I love this author writing style.
, I love this author writing style.
     Michael wrote: "I finished
      Michael wrote: "I finished  , VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.
, VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.Sorry to hear that Michael, I have it on my list and was looking forward to it. : (
 Finished the The Third Angel by Hoffman. I'm not usually a fan of magic realism,but Hoffman's writing helps me over-come by aversion to that genre.
      Finished the The Third Angel by Hoffman. I'm not usually a fan of magic realism,but Hoffman's writing helps me over-come by aversion to that genre.
     I'm reading The Mulligan by Nathan Jorgenson. I really like his books and this one isn't disappointmenting.
      I'm reading The Mulligan by Nathan Jorgenson. I really like his books and this one isn't disappointmenting.
     Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series.
      Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series.
     Paula wrote: "Michael wrote: "I finished
      Paula wrote: "Michael wrote: "I finished  , VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.
, VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.Sorry to hear that Michael, I have it on my list an..."
Save yourself the time, check out her other books if you have not already.
 Michael wrote: "Paula wrote: "Michael wrote: "I finished
      Michael wrote: "Paula wrote: "Michael wrote: "I finished  , VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.
, VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.Sorry to hear that Michael, I have it...
I will, I still have some others in my stacks.
 Reading The Man with Two Left Feet by P.G. Wodehouse very cute and nice short stories - make me smile
      Reading The Man with Two Left Feet by P.G. Wodehouse very cute and nice short stories - make me smile
     I just finished The Language of Bees- the Russell/Holmes series never disappoints. Now I'm trying to talk myself into starting Fall of Giants. It's just so darn big!!!
      I just finished The Language of Bees- the Russell/Holmes series never disappoints. Now I'm trying to talk myself into starting Fall of Giants. It's just so darn big!!!
     I just finished
      I just finished 
   , another disappointing book. It didn't have the tranquility and charm of her other novels:(
, another disappointing book. It didn't have the tranquility and charm of her other novels:(I am about to begin
 
     Molly wrote: "Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series."
      Molly wrote: "Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series."Its a great series, Molly! It surprised me as well.
 Molly wrote: "Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series."
      Molly wrote: "Reading the Harry Pottor series. I know I'm late, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series."I finally finished the series this year so don't feel bad. I think there may have been a lot of us who read it as slowly as possible.
 I'm reading Lie Down in Green Pastures, the third book in this cozy mystery series which I am enjoying. I'm almost finished with Angels and Demons which I've read was not as good as the other two in the series but I'm enjoying it. My third book is A Hope Undaunted which (sigh) is the first in a series. I'm trying to finish all these series I've started and then I go and start another one!
      I'm reading Lie Down in Green Pastures, the third book in this cozy mystery series which I am enjoying. I'm almost finished with Angels and Demons which I've read was not as good as the other two in the series but I'm enjoying it. My third book is A Hope Undaunted which (sigh) is the first in a series. I'm trying to finish all these series I've started and then I go and start another one!
     I'm reading
      I'm reading 
   . I've been working and haven't been able to get into it much yet but hope to change that starting tomorrow.
. I've been working and haven't been able to get into it much yet but hope to change that starting tomorrow.
     I finished The Virgin's Lover by Gregory
      I finished The Virgin's Lover by Gregory
   and started The Bone Setters DaughterThe Bonesetter's Daughter Okay, why'd I get #s instead of pictures?
 and started The Bone Setters DaughterThe Bonesetter's Daughter Okay, why'd I get #s instead of pictures?
     I finished Angels and Demons and took away a star because of the end. Now I'm reading Beggarman, Thief.
      I finished Angels and Demons and took away a star because of the end. Now I'm reading Beggarman, Thief.
     I just read BAD WOLF by Tim McGregor and liked it ok. Now am reading SINCE TOMORROW by Morgan Nyberg.
      I just read BAD WOLF by Tim McGregor and liked it ok. Now am reading SINCE TOMORROW by Morgan Nyberg.
     I just finished
      I just finished 
   , it was very good! I love how the author goes in depth about the characters.
, it was very good! I love how the author goes in depth about the characters.I am about to begin
 , I am fan of her book- The Cure to Modern life.
, I am fan of her book- The Cure to Modern life.
     Just finished Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow which definately needs another read and Fifty Shades Darker which is a trilogy i am thoroughly addicted to. Back on to the Thrones series with A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold.
      Just finished Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow which definately needs another read and Fifty Shades Darker which is a trilogy i am thoroughly addicted to. Back on to the Thrones series with A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold.
     Finished three more and closing in on a fourth. What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal
      Finished three more and closing in on a fourth. What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal 
   , which I liked but I liked the movie too so I expected to like this.
, which I liked but I liked the movie too so I expected to like this.Oddly, the other three are all set in the 1920s. It's unusual for me to group books in time like that. And I was afraid it would get confusing but actually it just kind of enriched the experience.
Murder Your Darlings
 which is another in the Dorothy Parker/Algonquin Round Table series. Love the stories but about three times I was thrown off by anachronisms. He needs to watch that.
 which is another in the Dorothy Parker/Algonquin Round Table series. Love the stories but about three times I was thrown off by anachronisms. He needs to watch that. Bright Young Things
 -- I enjoyed her "Luxe" series and I liked this well enough to bump the sequel ahead of its place on my list.
 -- I enjoyed her "Luxe" series and I liked this well enough to bump the sequel ahead of its place on my list. Requiem for a Mezzo
 which is third in the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series. These are well-crafted with well-fleshed out characters. They aren't un-put-down-able, but they are very good.
 which is third in the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series. These are well-crafted with well-fleshed out characters. They aren't un-put-down-able, but they are very good.
     I am currently reading fifty shades of gray and I'm 85% of the way through (in kindle speak.) After the shock factor wore off (I genuinely did not have a clue about the S&M culture surrounding it) I found myself irritated by the poor writing and tedious repetitive language and scenes. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone although the topic area is very risque for a number one kindle best seller.
      I am currently reading fifty shades of gray and I'm 85% of the way through (in kindle speak.) After the shock factor wore off (I genuinely did not have a clue about the S&M culture surrounding it) I found myself irritated by the poor writing and tedious repetitive language and scenes. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone although the topic area is very risque for a number one kindle best seller.
     Rachel wrote: "I am currently reading fifty shades of gray and I'm 85% of the way through (in kindle speak.) After the shock factor wore off (I genuinely did not have a clue about the S&M culture surrounding it) ...
      Rachel wrote: "I am currently reading fifty shades of gray and I'm 85% of the way through (in kindle speak.) After the shock factor wore off (I genuinely did not have a clue about the S&M culture surrounding it) ...Rachel, I don't normally read these type of books but because they are banning it from some libraries I put it on hold for my Kindle, I'm the 224th person on the list! LOL
 I think the only reason it is so popular is because everyone keeps buying it and it goes up the charts. It would be a lot better if it was shorter. But the more the author intrigues you with the plot the more they irritate you with the constant repetition. I'm going to read till the end as it's not my style to not finish a book, I'll let you know if it improves, and if I plan to read the rest of the trilogy. Rach
      I think the only reason it is so popular is because everyone keeps buying it and it goes up the charts. It would be a lot better if it was shorter. But the more the author intrigues you with the plot the more they irritate you with the constant repetition. I'm going to read till the end as it's not my style to not finish a book, I'll let you know if it improves, and if I plan to read the rest of the trilogy. Rach
     Finished a couple of easier reading YA books, Cinder by Marissa Meyer and Virals by Kathy Reichs. I will move on to finish Ulysses, but probably next week when graduation is over. Saturday is the big day and I can't wait!
      Finished a couple of easier reading YA books, Cinder by Marissa Meyer and Virals by Kathy Reichs. I will move on to finish Ulysses, but probably next week when graduation is over. Saturday is the big day and I can't wait!
     Rachel wrote: "I think the only reason it is so popular is because everyone keeps buying it and it goes up the charts. It would be a lot better if it was shorter. But the more the author intrigues you with the pl..."
      Rachel wrote: "I think the only reason it is so popular is because everyone keeps buying it and it goes up the charts. It would be a lot better if it was shorter. But the more the author intrigues you with the pl..."It's probably going to become even more popular after being mentioned a few times during last Friday's Dateline on NBC.
      This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
  
Books mentioned in this topic
Little Bee (other topics)Canada (other topics)
Her Fearful Symmetry (other topics)
I Have America Surrounded: A Biography of Timothy Leary (other topics)
Inferno (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
William Shakespeare (other topics)Kevin Wilson (other topics)
Andrea Levy (other topics)
Lauren Carr (other topics)
Lauren Carr (other topics)
More...





 
 

 

 

 

 

 


 
Just finished Divergent! Loved it a ton! I wish I could afford Insurgent, but I was pushing it enough with buying Divergent brand new... On to The Count of Monte Cristo, in all of its unabridged glory.
Layne, yeah, The Phantom of the Opera was very slow-moving. I got through books 4-7 of Harry Potter faster than I got through The Phantom of the Opera.