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Judy (judygreeneyes) | 411 comments I'm about half way through 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein which I am really LOVING. The author is clearly brilliant and very well-read.


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Michel Bruneau (michelbruneau) | 3 comments I'm half way through The Suicide Shop. Imaginative and unconventional. Eager to see where it will lead.


message 28153: by Jessika (new)

Jessika Hoover (jessalittlebooknerd) I'm still reading The Hobbit, which I'm really enjoying but I haven't had much time to read. I also started The Tree Shepherd's Daughter by Gillian Summers, which is off to an okay start.


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message 28155: by PinkPanthress (new)

PinkPanthress | 1170 comments Starting Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James .


message 28156: by Sue (new)

Sue (quispamchick) | 2 comments The Mystborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.


message 28157: by Claire (new)

Claire (clairebear8) | 514 comments I just couldn't finish Blind Assassin. I got bored and had to put it down. Getting ready to start The Kitchen House.


message 28158: by Asha (new)

Asha Seth (missbookthief_) Jess wrote: "I'm still reading The Hobbit, which I'm really enjoying but I haven't had much time to read. I also started The Tree Shepherd's Daughter by Gillian Summers, which is off to an okay start."

Hi Jess! The Hobbit is truly amazing. I read it this year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading it again sooner. Hope you enjoy it too.

-Asha


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Asha Seth (missbookthief_) Grace wrote: "The Fault in Our Stars by John Green"

This one is next on my list!


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Asha Seth (missbookthief_) Kris wrote: "Claire wrote: "The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien"
Love that book!"


Me too. :)


message 28161: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I finished Rage and I started Killing FloorKilling Floor. Even though this is the first in the series, it is not the first Reacher book that I've read.


message 28162: by Dana * (new)

Dana * (queenofegypt) Just finished Locke and Key, Vol. 5 Clockworks by Joe Hill Locke and Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks. Fantastic as usual!!
Listening to Who I Am by Pete Townshend for a change of pace. Pete reads the book. it is great listening so far.


message 28163: by Dana * (new)

Dana * (queenofegypt) Just finished Locke and Key, Vol. 5 Clockworks by Joe Hill Locke and Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks. Fantastic as usual!!
Listening to Who I Am by Pete Townshend for a change of pace. Pete reads the book. it is great listening so far.


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Britta (macdeath) | 6 comments Grace wrote: "The Fault in Our Stars by John Green"

I am just about to go and start reading this! Finally :)


message 28165: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I finished reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton by S.E. Hinton last night. This was my first time reading The Outsiders. I never managed to get around to reading it as a teenager but I've heard so many people say it is one of their favourite books so I thought it was about time that I read it finally. And now that I've finished the book I can't believe I waited so long! The Outsiders is a gripping and compelling read which is full of suspense. It was also extremely heart-breaking and touching at times. The novel is very well-written, considering S.E. Hinton was just seventeen years old when she wrote it. I was amazed with the amount of depth and layers in this book. It really is wonderful. Five stars!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Today I've started reading The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan by Charlotte Rogan.


message 28166: by Scott (last edited Dec 04, 2012 04:46AM) (new)

Scott | 257 comments Dana * wrote: "Listening to Who I Am for a change of pace. Pete reads the book. it is great listening so far."

I can't wait to read that one. The Who is one of my favorite bands.


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Paula | 1098 comments I'm reading Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6) by Michael Connelly . Loving it so far!


message 28168: by Dorie (new)

Dorie (dorieann) | 430 comments I just finished Pray for Silence A Thriller by Linda Castillo by Linda Castillo, which was very good if a little disturbing.

I've started Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price by Kalayna Price and am already enjoying it enough that I know I'll have to add the other two books in the series to the top of Mount TBR.


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Edina | 7 comments Reading Matched by Ally Condie!


message 28170: by Matthew (new)

Matthew (drnaah) Mark wrote: "Finished the audio version of A Discovery of Witches. I can't believe it but I enjoyed it.
Started listening to The Twelve.
Still reading Anathem on my kindle."


Do you like Anathem? I've had it sitting on my shelf for a long time, but I can't bring myself to start it.


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Edina | 7 comments Britta wrote: "Grace wrote: "The Fault in Our Stars by John Green"

I am just about to go and start reading this! Finally :)"


I loved that one but not as much as his other books!


message 28172: by Matthew (new)

Matthew (drnaah) Mark wrote: "Matthew wrote: "Do you like Anathem? I've had it sitting on my shelf for a long time, but I can't bring myself to start it."

I am currenlty on page 508 of 888 and if I was rating the book at this ..."

Mark, Just so you know, I had the opposite experience with The Twelve. I struggled with it at first, but then couldn't put it down at the end. Gave it 5 stars.


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Komal (k0k0) | 62 comments Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

What in the name of all-boys'-school am I reading?
The lead girl has some really weird issues and an even weirder family. Her thoughts are all abnormal and wrong and so are her interactions and the shitty drama. I can't fathom why this book has good reviews and earned rewards but since I'm more than half-way through, I'll see to the ordeal till the end.
Total buzzkill.


message 28174: by Tad (new)

Tad (tottman) Got some new books this week that I started and am enjoying all of them.

The Blood Gospel by James Rollins The Blood Gospel by James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell.

Virus The Day of Resurrection by Sakyo Komatsu Virus: The Day of Resurrection by Sakyo Komatsu. New print/translation of a 1960's Japanese post-apocalyptic story.

The Cowboy and the Cossack by Clair Huffaker which is being reprinted courtesy of Amazon's book lust revival series.


message 28175: by Gary (new)

Gary R | 117 comments Just started The Bat by Jo Nesbo. Number One in the Harry Hole Series.


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Tess Mertens-Johnson | 1411 comments Bossypants by Tina Fey


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Komal (k0k0) | 62 comments Finished Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
It was downright horrible.

However, a particular character in it intrigued me so much that I had to grab the spin-off of the above which starred him as the lead. So currently reading
The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta
which hasn't been a disappointment so far.


message 28178: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 26 comments I just started A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore. This is will be the first book I've read by Christopher Moore. I'm excited to start this one!!


message 28179: by Dorie (new)

Dorie (dorieann) | 430 comments Jennifer wrote: "I just started A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore. This is will be the first book I've read by Christopher Moore. I'm excited to start this one!!"

I hope you enjoy it. Moore is always good for a laugh. I remember liking that one a lot.


message 28180: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished reading The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan by Charlotte Rogan yesterday. The Lifeboat is the debut novel of author Charlotte Rogan. It is a compelling, gripping and extremely thought-provoking tale. This novel tells the story of survival at its most basic level. It explores human nature and morality. It shows what happens to people while they are fighting to stay alive. The novel is a psychological thriller really. The book is very well-written. I really loved the author's writing style. I was completely engrossed in this novel from the very first page. The way in which Charlotte Rogan describes the moral decisions the characters have to make is quiet chilling.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm halfway through I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella by Sophie Kinsella.


message 28181: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I finished Killing Floor and now I'm reading Too Many Curses.


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Scott | 257 comments Jennifer wrote: "I just started A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore. This is will be the first book I've read by Christopher Moore. I'm excited to start this one!!"

I love Moore's books. I've read all but two of them. Dorie is right. They are usually good for a laugh.


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Yuliya (yuliyalovestoread) | 1685 comments I'm sooooo in Gone Girl Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn !!! We have to vote it for book of next month to discuss it together! It's a winner of 2012 and I'm agree for this nomination


message 28184: by Paula (new)

Paula Ellie wrote: "I've finished reading The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan by Charlotte Rogan yesterday. The Lifeboat is the debut novel of author Charlotte Rogan. It is a compelling, gripping and extremely thought-p..."

I agree. The book is really good!


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Emilly R (rosario0829e) | 198 comments i am reading "MY ANTONIA" BY WILLA CATHER


message 28186: by Betsy (last edited Dec 11, 2012 04:04AM) (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments About half way through, after a severe reading lag of Robert Hick's A Separate Country by Robert Hicks I'm liking the characters,but I'm not sure where the plot is headed. Don't know if it's the book or me with my sense of blah about books recently.


message 28187: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine Schwartz (jasmineschwartz) Purple Cane Road by James Lee Burke. He's without a doubt one of the best crime writers writing today.


message 28188: by Komal (new)

Komal (k0k0) | 62 comments Finished The Marriage Mistake (Marriage to a Billionare, #3) by Jennifer Probst

Mediocre but a refreshing break between switching genres.

Need to choose a good action/thriller now.


message 28189: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Barlow | 101 comments Reading The Rats at the moment and really enjoying it.


message 28190: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 26 comments Scott wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I just started A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore. This is will be the first book I've read by Christopher Moore. I'm excited to start this one!!"

I love Moore's..."


You and Dorie are right...I have laughed several times while reading this book..I love this kind of humor. Hope to finish this book tonight. I will definately be reading his other books.


message 28191: by Deviki (new)

Deviki The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
by Carolyn Mackler


message 28192: by Gary (new)

Gary R | 117 comments The Bat by Jo Nesbo


message 28193: by Betsy (last edited Dec 12, 2012 05:32AM) (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Still picking through A Seperate Country ,but considering my malaise it must mean its' fairly good.


message 28194: by Cristyn (new)

Cristyn Masterson (cristynmasterson) city of ashes by cassandra clare


message 28195: by Karen M (last edited Dec 12, 2012 03:58PM) (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Emilly R wrote: "i am reading "MY ANTONIA" BY WILLA CATHER"

I really enjoyed reading it last year. Hope you enjoy it too.

I read about 6 or so Christmas themed books so for something completely different I am reading Needful Things and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.


message 28196: by Matthew (new)

Matthew (drnaah) About to start The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. I've wanted to read it for a long time, but never got around to it for whatever reason.


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Kellie (acountkel) | 992 comments I am reading Beyond Recognition By Ridley Pearson. it's part of the Boldt Matthews series. it's fantastic!


message 28199: by Patricia (new)

Patricia | 185 comments I finished A Storm of Swords and am hooked on that series. In between I am now reading Mildred Pierce.


message 28200: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished reading I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella by Sophie Kinsella yesterday. The first half of the book was quite good but I got a bit bored with it during the second half. The book was well-written and it had a lot of extremely funny scenes in it. However, the plot was very predictable. I made a guess when I was at 5% of the way in about how this book would end and I figured it out exactly! The author is not very good at adding "twists and turns" into her plots, which is the main reason I haven't picked up a book by this author for ten years. I thought the author would have learned something in all that time but apparently not!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm a few chapters into The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore by Christopher Moore.


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