What are you reading? Showing 27,901-27,950 of 28,901

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Christopher Ransom this morning. This book was one of the worst horror novels I've read in my entire life. It wasn't even the slightest bit scary. The author's writing style is terrible and I felt like most of the book was written by a horny 12-year-old. The whole plot was confusing and I disliked all the characters. I ended up not really caring what happened to any of them. This book is definitely one to avoid.

Now I'm about to begin by Stephen King.

[Andrew]

I'm really interested in the fact that there only seems to be (pure) fiction on this list...seems to me most of the creativity these days is either in non-fiction or on the border between fiction and non-fiction (Wolf Hall etc). I'm not prescribing or criticising here, just curious... :)

[Tammy AZ]

I just finished The End of Your Life Book Club. I was engaged immediately and think book readers and non book readers alike will find this book interesting and touching.

Just started In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death and Duran Duran, an ARC that I was thrilled to get since I grew up to early Duran Duran.

[Brianne]

Andrew wrote: "I'm really interested in the fact that there only seems to be (pure) fiction on this list...seems to me most of the creativity these days is either in non-fiction or on the border between fiction a..."

I went through a phase of reading only memoirs. It got to a point where I didn't like reading fiction because it wasn't a "real" story. So, I weaned myself off of memoirs. I'm now enjoying a vast collection of fiction titles. lol

[Matthew]

Andrew wrote: "I'm really interested in the fact that there only seems to be (pure) fiction on this list...seems to me most of the creativity these days is either in non-fiction or on the border between fiction a..."

I think there is creativity in both fiction and non-fiction, you just have to work very hard to weed out all the chaff, so to speak. Interestingly enough, my favorite book this year is In The Shadow of The Banyan, which is essentially an semi-autobiographical work of fiction.

[Claire]

Body Double - Tess Gerritsen

[Dorie]

Just started .

[PinkPanthress]

I'm reading Im Morgengrauen. Unheimliche Geschichten by Stephen King.
Here they cut this book (Skeleton Crew) into 3 pieces, so as to make more money out of it. :/

[Razmatus]

just finished The Crippled God... a tiny break,then on to Dune :-P :-V

[Molly]

I just finished Stedman 's "The Light Between Oceans "and LOVED it. Currently reading Irving's "In One Person." Not written in his usual style. Very, very i teresting.

[Claire]

A Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama - Laura Amy Schlitz

[Paula]

The latest - always a guilty pleasure! Delusion in Death

[Betsy]

Finished my Goodreads give-away. David Bell's The Hiding Place. You can read a review on my book page. Best part-Great story !!! Worst part-missed metaphors, similies,perfect turn of phraze. Still well worth your while if you like mysteries,police procedurals and family drama. Great story line...The Hiding Place

[Aoibhínn]

I just finished by Stephen King earlier today and I absolutely loved it. I'm a huge fan of Stephen King and The Green Mile has got to be one of the best novels he has ever written. In fact, it's one of the best novels I have ever read in my entire life. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down! It is very beautifully written and extremely moving at times. The plot is original, gripping and heart-breaking. I'd give this book more than five stars if I could! My full review is here.

Now I'm about to start by Shirley Jackson.

[Jackie]

Currently reading The Diviners by Libba Bray. I heard a lot of buzz and excitement about the book before it was even released. I'm not done with it yet, but so far, it's living up to the hype, so I'm pleasantly surprised.

[Karen M]

Mark wrote: "Just finished Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell; WOW!

It is Shirley Jackson for October, first up is The Haunting of Hill House and then We Have Always Lived in the Castle."

I just saw a promo for the movie Cloud Atlas and it stars among others, Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Looked very interesting. I have to see if it's available at the digital library.

I just picked up my copy of A Clash of Kings from the digital library this morning, can't wait to get into it.

[Karen M]

Gabriella wrote: "I'm reading 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.s Lewis. I read the first two books of this series when I was a kid and I forgot what a joy they were."

44 Scotland Street for some reason held an attraction for me, I've read the first five books and I have no idea why. LOL

[Lily (Night Owl Book Cafe)]

Started on

[Betsy]

Finished the Goodreads give-away , by David Bell. My long review can be found on my books. Short version is this: great story line,great charcters. Although the brief somewhat terse writing style was apt for a police procedural mystery, I did miss metaphors, similes and the colorful phrazes that add so much to a literary work.Still it's a great plot with enough twists to make it well worth your while to read.

[Mary]

Molly wrote: "I just finished Stedman 's "The Light Between Oceans "and LOVED it. Currently reading Irving's "In One Person." Not written in his usual style. Very, very i teresting."

I also read "The Light Between Oceans" and loved it as well. Lots to discuss for a book club.

[Razmatus]

[Jessika]

I'm reading The Mind Is Sorry the Body Suffers: Collected Poems and Drawings by Jerome Peterson by Jerome Peterson, and I'm about to start Little Men by Louisa May Alcott and Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich.

[PinkPanthress]

Just finished with La septième nuit = by Alina Reyes...
...& = Djamilja by Chingiz Aitmatov.
And now started with Albert Camus' = Der Fremde.

[Paula]

I'm reading . Really like it so far.

[Nicole]

Finished A Thousand Splendid Suns 4 stars!

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier, I finished reading by Shirley Jackson. I was disappointed by this book to be honest. I felt the novel did not live up to the reputation it has gotten. I just felt like it was missing something. Plus I disliked all the characters and the strange dialogue between them really annoyed me. This is one novel where the movie, or in this case movies, are better than the book. My full review is here.

Next I'm going to read by Anne Rice.

[Nikks]

Am reading Cloud Atlas - loving it, it's different and very well written.

[Leo]

Rabbit, Run, since I've often heard it mentioned as part of postmodern fiction. Thus far not really enjoying it though! Does postmodern get better than Thomas Pynchon? Where else should I be looking? I've heard William Gaddis is good...

[Claire]

The Witches - Roald Dahl

[Betsy]

is the book I am starting to read. It takes place during the Housing Bubble burst in Ireland.Like all of Tana French's novels I have read so far,it is excellent with fully fleshed -out characters.

[Jessika]

Claire wrote: "The Witches - Roald Dahl"

That was one of my favorite books growing up! I should really re-visit it.

[Claire]

It's one of my faves too :) x

[Carol]

Started reading . Won as a Goodreads First Reads a few days ago. Previously published as The Things we do for Love.

[Claire]

Mistborn: The Final Empire - Brandon Sanderson

[Claire]

I am still reading and have also started (a book that a friend at work loaned me so I started it so as not to keep it too long - I usually don't read more than one book at a time). I am enjoying both books. (couple of hours later). I am laughing out loud at Hard Laughter. I forgot how funny Anne Lamott is. She is really a good writer - if you have never read Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith, I highly recommend it (if you won't be offended at the cussing - she is just so funny)!

[Beth]

I can't believe how long it's been since I posted in this group! I was traveling most of September and early October (including a fun trip to Cleveland for the Bouchercon mystery conference). During my travels, I read The Mapping of Love and Death and really enjoyed it. I've put the first book in that mystery series on my to-read list, so I can go back and catch up to the one I read, the 7th.

Some great non-mystery books I've read lately are:
The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar (contemporary India)
In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant (early 1500s Venice)
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick (rural Wisconsin, 1909)

I'm now reading a fascinating memoir,
Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black

[Jennifer]

I'm starting tonight. I have heard many good things about this book.

[Betsy]

I'm about 1/2 9f the way through by Tana French. The characters are wonderful and French knows how to make her language flow.

[Leslie T.]

My preorder of The Twelve just became available and I'm so excited to start reading it. And I'm reading The Day of the Triffids but that's getting shelved for now.

[Patricia]

I finished A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin and now am reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

[Matthew]

Leslie T. wrote: "My preorder of The Twelve just became available and I'm so excited to start reading it. And I'm reading The Day of the Triffids but that's getting shelved for now."

I expect to be reading The Twelve by tonight! Been waiting for it.

[Aaron]

Just finished reading the New York Times bestseller 'The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail--but Some Don't' by Nate Silver. The book explores the factors that complicate forecasting across many fields, with a focus on the economy. The book also delves into the subtle things that can be done to make us better predictors. It's superb. I've written a full executive summary of the book here:

http://newbooksinbrief.com/2012/10/15...

Cheers,
Aaron

[Lily (Night Owl Book Cafe)]

started on this morning :)

[Nicole]

Claire wrote: "I am still reading and have also started (a book that a friend at work loaned me so I started it so as not to keep it too long - I usu..."

I read Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith and enjoyed it as well, Claire.

[Gitte]

I'm reading Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi.

[Sheila]

......I have waited for this book for 2 years and I am loving it!

[Wendy]

Just coming to the end of Anno Dracula: The Bloody Red Baron which has been ok and quite an easy read. Not sure what to read next got so many on my to read shelf but nothing is calling out to me.

[Claire]

Nicole wrote: "Claire wrote: "I am still reading and have also started (a book that a friend at work loaned me so I started it so as not to keep it t..."

That is great, Nicole! I just laughed my way through the whole book back when I read it. If I remember correctly,there were some very poignant parts of it as well that brought a tear to my eye.

[Scott]

I finished 12.21: A Novel and now I'm reading In the Tall Grass.

[Friederike]

I started Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie this week and am in a constant state of delight about it. Looks like I found a new favourite!