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I am currently reading The Box Man
by Kōbō Abe. It's a strange book about a man who decides to live in a box and his observations of the world around him. Oh, and also he thinks someone is out to kill him. So far it's been a great read.
I just finished "By the time you read this I'll be dead" by Julie Ann Peters and I'm currently reading "Sister" by Rosamund Lupton. :)
I just finished Summer Island by Kristin Hannah . I'm now reading another one of her books Winter Garden
I am about to start reading Stay Awake by Dan Chaon. I was walking through the library and came across this book so I thought I'd give it a read. Has anyone read this book? Thoughts?
I just finished reading H.Murkami "After the Quake" and am now reading A.Burgess "A Clockwork Orange", as well as Edgar Allan Poe's "Selected Tales" :)
I just finished reading "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. It was eccentric, but surprisingly charming and mesmerizing. Now I'm reading "Ender's Game" by Orson Card Scott for me and my friends' book club.
Just finished Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King. Has anyone else read it? Totally not a normal King novel, no alternate planes/extraterrestrials/unexplained phenomenon, but still really good.
Started A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.
Started A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.
I recently finished City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (so good), and now I am reading Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
I have a kind of problematic situation called "Damn, I have started too many books!". I'm currently reading:- "A Dance With Dragons" by George R.R. Martin
- "The Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean M. Auel
- "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- "The Martian" by Andy Weir
- "Stormbird" by Conn Iggulden (sometimes I think I'll never finish it, cause I read from it like... once a month)
- "The Night Watch" by Sarah Waters (ditto)
and a Swedish cozy crime novel called "Farligt att förtära" by Maria Lang... She is Sweden's Agatha Christie. I have it as an Ebook at my tablet and can therefore read it in class if the lecture is boring.
Aaron wrote: "I recently finished City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (so good), and now I am reading Witch and Wizard by James Patterson" I'm glad you liked City of Heavenly Fire! I just finished City of Lost Souls and hope to read it after I finish The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Heather wrote: "Aaron wrote: "I recently finished City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (so good), and now I am reading Witch and Wizard by James Patterson" I'm glad you liked City of Heavenly Fire! I just fi..."
City of Lost Souls was pretty awesome. I friggin' love the Mortal Instruments Series! :)
Recently finished reading 'The Plague' by Albert Camus and am now reading 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' by Haruki Murakami ☺️
Recently finished reading 'The Plague' by Albert Camus and am now reading 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' by Haruki Murakami ☺️
Aaron wrote: "I recently finished City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (so good), and now I am reading Witch and Wizard by James Patterson"
How was Witch and Wizard? Been thinking of picking it up but haven't yet.
How was Witch and Wizard? Been thinking of picking it up but haven't yet.
Currently reading Middlesex.
Just finished devouring Salt to the Sea and wish she wrote a book a month. I really enjoy her writing.
Just finished devouring Salt to the Sea and wish she wrote a book a month. I really enjoy her writing.
Kelsey wrote: "Oh, and I did start reading House of Leaves, which is just pretty much insane, but it's good. "I have been wanting to read House of Leaves for so long! My best friend just started it so maybe when she is done I will be able to borrow it!
I've seen so many posts like this. Really for me, I just found it smart to create a spreadsheet of all the books I've read and a short summary. Most of these books I purchased online so I have an okay Idea as to how many people actually recommended these books as well. 1. Look Again by Lisa Scottoline : http://amzn.to/1YXBNax
This book portrayed a mother's love regardless of how you became a parent. Not only that, it had you asking yourself, would you, could you, make that call? There is a real emotional pull between doing what is right and NEVER wanting to give away your own child. I think that the way she goes about finding out the truth is a very real look at not wanting to show all your cards until you absolutely have to.
2. 15th Affair by James Patterson : http://amzn.to/1YXCbWk
I love reading James Patterson's book; but I especially love and enjoy the Woman's Murder Club series. A cop, a medical examiner, a reporter and a prosecutor make up the club, and when they get together, look out! This book was special. Can Boxer trust her husband. He was missing for over a week, and Boxer finds out he has lied to her. I don't want to reveal too much, but this book kept me turning pages all day. Yep, I could not stop reading it and read it one day. I highly recommend it.
3. The City of Mirrors: A Novel by Justin Cronin : http://amzn.to/1YXBUmk
Really loved this trilogy - will make an excellent film if they ever get around to making it!!! I only wish I had been able to read these books consecutively without waiting for a few years between each one. It was a little difficult to catch up on things and remember where the story I had left off. Although, I will say this one was easier to jump into than the leap from the first book to the second.
4. The Last Mile (Amos Decker series) by David Baldacci : http://amzn.to/1XvtROM
The Last Mile refers to the last journey a Death Row inmate walks as he or she heads toward his/her execution (even if it is only 30 to 50 yards or so). In this novel, the author begins his story with Melvin Mars, a convicted murderer on the Texas death row, just hours before his execution. Spared by a confession by an individual awaiting execution in Alabama, Melvin's case attracts the attention of Amos Decker, the Memory Man, traveling to his new job with an FBI Task Force?
5. Extreme Prey by John Sandford : http://amzn.to/1YXCdxH
I've read everything this guy has written. Some I like more than others but he has never failed to disappoint me! These books are the reason I think I'd like Minnesota..... I'm especially fond of the books featuring Lucas Davenport. If you are looking for an absorbing read, then look no further. This one is perfect for the plane! I started it on the flight out to NYC and finished it on the return flight home. Enjoy!
That's My Contribution. :)
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