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[Eileen]

Ctgt wrote: "So I just finished Something Wicked This Way Comes and I feel sick that I waited all this time to read this fantastic book. I have read several of his other books but for whatever reason never both..."

I'm glad you like it! It was fantastic!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Sausage was great....though the red beans and rice should be called rice and red beans I guess as I ended up with a lot more rice than beans. It was good though. :)

[Eileen]

Since this is what are you reading now thread.

I'm reading, Dead Ever After. I've heard mixed reviews about the final Sookie Stackhouse books. I've read the first 12, so no matter what I have to see how it ends.

Still chopping away at Boy's Life. It's a excellent book and very well written.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Boy's Life is among my favorites. Haven't read any Charlaine Harris, my daughter says I wouldn't like them.

[Eileen]

I don't know your daughter, she's probably right though. lol.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yeah, she's read a lot of them.

[Janey]

Eileen wrote: I'm reading, Dead Ever After. I've heard mixed reviews about the final Sookie Stackhouse books. I've read the first 12, so no matter what I have to..."

I've read all the previous Sookie Stackhouse books too. Just waiting for the library to get my copy in.

[Jim]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Boy's Life is among my favorites. Haven't read any Charlaine Harris, my daughter says I wouldn't like them."

We have pretty similar tastes & I've read just about all of Harris' books. They're fluff, but entertaining & relaxing. The only ones I don't care for are the 'Grave' or Harper Connolly series. Cool idea, but she's a whiner. Try one of the Lily Bard. It won't wow you, but it will give you more common ground with your daughter. That's why I started reading them & they're kind of like chips after that.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I just got back from vacation, so haven't done much reading lately. Vacation was more go-go-go than relaxing, but fun nonetheless! I'm just finishing up PRECIPICE...great so far!

[Eileen]

Lisa wrote: "I just got back from vacation, so haven't done much reading lately. Vacation was more go-go-go than relaxing, but fun nonetheless! I'm just finishing up PRECIPICE...great so far!"

I think you probably could use another (this time) vacation. : )

[Eileen]

Janey wrote: "Eileen wrote: I'm reading, Dead Ever After. I've heard mixed reviews about the final Sookie Stackhouse books. I've read the first 12, so no matter what I have to..."

I've read all the previous So..."

After reading the first half of the book, I can understand the mixed reviews.

I try not to read to many reviews of books I'm about to read because I don't to come into it with preconceived ideas.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

People often need vacations to recover from vacations.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "People often need vacations to recover from vacations."

Luckily it's the weekend!!!

[Eileen]

A nice 3 day weekend!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Enjoy the weekend.

I'm reading The Ten Thousand. I've been meaning to get to it for a long time (I've nominated it for group reads several times, LOL). I finally decided to just read it...I've already bought the two sequels.

[Eileen]

Mike, you also!

Let us know if it's been worth the wait.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

So far it's good, drew me in right away. Only about 40 pages in and had to lay it down...

[Ctgt]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Enjoy the weekend.

I'm reading The Ten Thousand. I've been meaning to get to it for a long time (I've nominated it for group reads several times, LOL). I finally decided to just read it...I've alr..."

I've had all three for awhile as well. I was going to see what you thought but now I'm thinking I'll join you.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

As I said, like it so far.

[Eileen]

We could always do a buddy read if anyone is interested.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm game. It's actually in the lead in the Fantasy Book Club Group...I keep nominating it, LOL.

It opens action oriented bit battle and so on. Looks like the author got the inspiration form Xenophon and his relating of the "Long March" in The Persian Expedition or Anabasis (this is one of the few places that reference might not get only blank looks). I'm pretty into it so far.

[Ctgt]

I'm in for the buddy read.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I opened a thread under Buddy Reads so anyone interested it's there.

[Travis]

haven't stopped by goodreads for quite sometime but a few I've been through
The Poet I almost gave this Michael Connely 5 stars but went 4 instead.
The Lies of Locke Lamora 4 stars will be reading more of this series
Eye of the Needle 3 stars a bit dissapointed with this one
The Warrior's Path 4 stars another great journey with the Sacketts

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I finished Trick of the Light, which is dark UF and started The Hit, the second in the Will Robie series by Baldacci. I like this series a lot. Good writing.

Travis, I highly enjoyed The Lies of Locke Lamora. Need to get back into that series.

[David]

. Very creepy end of the world type story.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I put on an audio version of The Innocent while I was doing some "crafty stuff". It's one of those with sound effects (gun shots etc.) and a "cast" (different readers for different characters).

I hate that. I like a single reader audio with a good reader.

[Rizwan]

After adding all the books in the series to my collection one by one by one over the years (but never reading one), FINALLY started reading the Jack Reacher books in publication order today with Killing Floor....And as of yet, hasn't disappointed. I have 16(!) more books of Jack Reacher, so looking forward to a looooong fun ride!

[Magiccats]

I am reading Wes Moore's book "Poison Gold" and am finding it one very entertaining read. It is fast paced with action, mystery and humor. Am finding it difficult to put it down as it keeps one wondering what is going to happen next.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I finished The Hit and I loved it! Baldacci has managed to kick this series up to a higher notch with an equally bad@$$ female counterpart to Robie.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I put on an audio version of The Innocent while I was doing some "crafty stuff". It's one of those with sound effects (gun shots etc.) and a "cast" (different readers for different characters).

I ..."

I haven't done any of the cast audiobooks. I can't see me liking it. It would be too much like a play. I'll be curious to see what what you think of The Innocent, Mike. I enjoyed the heck out of that book!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

It's sort of a fill in right now. I'm heavily into The Ten Thousand but I put on an audio when I have to do "other stuff". I'll probably listen to more tomorrow as I have chores to catch up on I've put off for a while.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I have The Ten Thousand. I wish I could join you all on the buddy read, but when I do get a chance to read it, I will pop in and give my thoughts.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Rizwan wrote: "After adding all the books in the series to my collection one by one by one over the years (but never reading one), FINALLY started reading the Jack Reacher books in publication order today with Ki..."

Love the Jack Reacher I've read so far. Definitely a fan!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I think The Ten Thousand May epitomize action. Not a slow down yet and the characters are still pretty well filled out. We just get to know them on the fly. Of course some of the main characters are fights modeled after Spartans...I think the "macho" might describe them.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Oh, that sounds great!

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I'm just about half way through Excavation by James Rollins. I'm enjoying it although Maggie is starting to grate on my nerves, and if Sam does one more I...I..um, uh... I think I might scream. But I like Henry and Joan and the whole premise of the book is great. The priests (hidden daggers and all) that have shown up at the dig site will certainly add some excitement and now Henry and Joan have been kidnapped... *sighs* ... it's all good.

[Miekey]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Rizwan wrote: "After adding all the books in the series to my collection one by one by one over the years (but never reading one), FINALLY started reading the Jack Reacher books in publication orde..."

I've read them all and re-read some when I'm disappointed (as I am with Inferno).

[Melissa]

Miekey wrote: "Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Rizwan wrote: "After adding all the books in the series to my collection one by one by one over the years (but never reading one), FINALLY started readin..."

Miekey, you're on this forum? I didn't know you could read :)

[Scott]

I finished Who I Am. Then I started Inferno over the weekend.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I have finished Girl 4 by Will Carver which is the first book in the same series as The Two. I read them out of order, but it didn't matter, I liked them both.

It's not action adventure, more of a crime/supernatural thriller about a psychic cop chasing serial killers in London. It's dark twisted and definately not for children.

Now I'm reading. A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin bt Joseph Plumb Martin It really reminds me of Short Timer by MR Kenneth Robert Goessl.

It's not exactly action adventure but it's really interesting reading about one of the first professional military men in US History. Not officers, or important political leaders, this is a grunt in the army just trying to stay alive.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

We have a tie for the July group read theme poll. I have created a runoff poll which will expire on June 1st. Anyone who is interested in participating in group reads is eligible to vote in the the poll:


http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/84864

[Patricia]

I just finish Wes Moore's Poison Gold. Exciting and funny, too. Had to hold up supper to laugh. Recomended. (Can't spell!)

[Magiccats]

Patricia wrote: "I just finish Wes Moore's Poison Gold. Exciting and funny, too. Had to hold up supper to laugh. Recomended. (Can't spell!)"

Patricia, I really enjoyed it too. I liked the blend of humor in with the action and mystery and the ending made me laugh.

[Eileen]

I'm hoping to get to Poison Gold soon.

Up first, I'm listening to Six Years and it's had me hooked from the beginning. My first Harlan Coben book and not my last.

Second, I'm reading The Ten Thousand and I'm lucky again. It had me hooked from the beginning.

[Ctgt]

Just finished The Ten Thousand and have started Ready Player One.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Eileen wrote: "Up first, I'm listening to Six Years and it's had me hooked from the beginning. My first Harlan Coben book and not my last..."

I read several Harlan Coben books quite a few years ago, but remember liking them quite a bit...Maybe it's time to try another. Six Years sounds like a good one!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Just finished The Emerald Storm (actually second half of Rise of Empire. I need to review like 3 books...

Anyway, will probably start Corvus soon. I'm redoing some book shelves and becoming aware (again) of how many unread books I have on my own shelves.

[Ctgt]

I'm about halfway through Ready Player One and I have to say if you grew up around the 80's I have to think you would enjoy this book. A ton of music, film, video game and pop culture references from the time period but it has also been a pretty decent adventure story.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Ctgt wrote: "I'm about halfway through Ready Player One and I have to say if you grew up around the 80's I have to think you would enjoy this book. A ton of music, film, video game and pop culture references fr..."

Sounds like a fun read!