What Are You Reading Now?

[Renee]

I just finished reading Nora Roberts Dance Upon the Air. Dance Upon the Air

and Im waiting for the next one in the series to be transferred to my library so I can read it.

and I am in between books that are listed on my currently reading list.

[Victoria]

I just started reading "Mini Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella - it seems to be an entertaining and catchy piece of 'chick-lit'.

[Darcy]

Along with a couple of books that I'm picking at slowly, I just started reading Queen Emma and the Vikings. I'm only 56 pages in, the writing style flows nicely, but I'm not sure I agree with some of the assumptions.

[Adam]

Just started "The Forrest of Hands and Teeth"

[Renee]

I'm currently reading The Quickening by Michelle Hoover. I'm having a tough time figuring out what I'm going to read next. It's a toss up between Glory In Death by J.D. Robb or The Girl That Played With Fire by Steig Larsson.

[Barb]

I'm reading "Always Talk to Strangers" by David Wygant

[Larry]

I've got several copies of Madame Bovary in my classroom, and I've never read it - and wrestling season just ended yesterday, so I just might plunge. If so, I'll let you know Arnulfo.

[Larry]

I found it on my classroom selves, and I'm tempted to start it after finishing a quirky nonfiction regarding raising chickens - suburban style (I read all over the place). Of course, the blurbs call it the most beautiful fiction of its century - and please know that I'm a Copperfield nut. Is it worth the time? (I'm a believer that most classics are!)

[Larry]

I know what you mean. I read JANE E... last summer and really enjoyed myself. As for MADAME BOV.. I'm now 80-some pages in (sharing time with a nonfiction I like) and I'm enjoying myself again.

[Candice]

I'm reading In the Garden of Beasts. it is about the American ambassador to Germany in 1933. So far it is interesting.
Madame Bovary is worth reading. I read it when I was 14 and I ended up hating Ms. Bovary. I wanted to slap her into the 20th century. It was still the 20th century then.

[Candice]

Yes it is. That's what makes Madame Bovary worth reading.

[Larry]

Don't tell me too much, Arnulfo. Wrestling season has closed, so I'm now on page 119 (my Signet edition) while sharing time with a non-fiction I'm enjoying. I'll check in with my thoughts when finished. However, I am enjoying the change of style (you can smell the air if you wish)- as I did for Jane E. and Frankenstein, each a year or so apart. In short, I relate to your own appreciation of centuries.

[Candice]

Arnulfo...you just buzz right thru those books....sorry but I couldn't resist.

[Arnulfo]

Thanks Candice, thats is funny. I like corny jokes.

[Arnulfo]

I am reading Nausea and Journal of Solitude.

[Arnulfo]

This month i am reading 'March' by Geraldine Brooks.

[stormhawk]

Candice wrote: "I'm reading In the Garden of Beasts. it is about the American ambassador to Germany in 1933. So far it is interesting."

I thought that was okay, but it never really caught my attention like The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America.

[Candice]

I just got The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America.
I'm looking forward to it but have to finish my 3 current books first. Took on a little more tnan I can handle...lol

[Jenn]

I just finished The Witch of Portibello and now I am reading Dragon Wing. Its by one of my favorite Fantasy author team: Tracy Hickman and Margret Weis. I am also going through the Love Dare. I havent decided what to read next though.

[Arnulfo]

i am currently reading The Known World, by Edward P. Jones.

[Candice]

Arnulfo, I have heard of that book. How do you like it?
I am enjoying "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America".

[Arnulfo]

Good morning Candice,
How is Spring time in your part of the world? As for the book, I am just into the first chapter and it is like looking at a beautiful painting. There are moments when time seems to freeze, the industrial world ceases to exist, and we are alone surrounded by the quiet of the natural world. As for the rest of the book, I don't know. Some books start out great , then get flat. So i will keep you posted.

[Candice]

We went right to summer. Expecting hight 90's and low 100's this weekend. Hope you are getting some type of spring. Please let me know if you like the book. I am always looking for my next good read. :)

[Candice]

I finished The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. I really enjoyed it. The two interwoven stories of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the serial killer, who used the influx of young women to Chicago to his advantage, was fascinating.
Thank you stormhawk for recommending it.

[Schneeweißchen]

I am reading The Night Circus. I'm 44% through now and find it quite interesting. It's not the best book I've ever read, but I feel fancifully entertained.

[Candice]

I just finished Anna Quindlens' Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. Great essays on aging, the womans' movement and mortality. Going to have to re-read her other non-fictions books now.

[Lisa]

I am reading The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein, The Book Thief (not enjoying it to much) and Infinite Jest (I've been reading it for awhile and don't see finishing it anytime soon.)

[Kadda]

At the moment I am reading Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray.

[Asha]

Currently reading 'The Witch of Portobello' by Paulo Coelho....Its just dragging and dragging and dragging... Wonder what inspired Coelho to write this one! Desperately waiting to finish it and start reading something light on the mind and sensible too. Any suggestions from readers?

[Arnulfo]

I started reading Grey is the Color of Hope.

[Jill]

I just finished "The Book Thief". I thought it was a very interesting book. I hope you are enjoying it, even though it is sad. Have you read, "Sarah's Key"? I haven't gotten to it yet this year but, it is on my reading list.

[Jill]

Just finished "The Night Circus". I don't suggest it. The critics seemed to like it, whomever they may be. And it seems to be popular in the world of reading but, even with all the fantastic description, something was lacking and I can't put my finger on it. I would give it 1-2 stars. Slow but, descriptive. Started reading "Delirium". I will let you all know how that turns out. I guess it is a series.

[Asha]

Finished reading How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life and started reading Interpreter of Maladies

[Sarah. B]

I`m currently reading Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse. Really enjoying it at the moment :-)

[Jill]

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. This has not been an easy read for me this far. I am struggling to get through the book. At this point I am about half through and wondering exactly where this story is taking me. Most readers that have finished this book say it is one of their favorites......I guess I will see.

[Nermin]

Dance with dragons by GRRM and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman.

[Nancy]

I'm reading Foucault's Pendulum and its taking forever!!! Like it, like its dry absurdist humor in some places, but get bogged down in words I don't know.

[Kamille]

I'm currently reading "Darcy's Story" by Janet Aylmer. I'm loving it so far. It's a light insight into what Darcy is thinking during Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." It isn't in-depth, but that's what I love about it.

[Temple]

Carly wrote: "Christina- Have you read Water For Elephants? If not, I highly recommend it. I loved it!"

I loved it too!

[Temple]

Heather wrote: "Hello! I'm new to the group, and right now I'm reading The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I'm about 1/4 of the way in and enjoying it so far..."

I have that on my 'to read' list. Looking forward to your review.

[Temple]

Hi, I'm new also and I'm reading 'Because of Winn Dixie'.

[Temple]

L wrote: "Just finished "The Book Thief". Great book but it emotionally wears me out so I am going to read "Water for Elephants" and then try to find something a little lighthearted. "

L wrote: "Just finished "The Book Thief". Great book but it emotionally wears me out so I am going to read "Water for Elephants" and then try to find something a little lighthearted. "

I read 'Water for Elephants' and enjoyed it very much.

[Sophie]

Reading two books at the moment.
Currently Reading

The Other Side and Back by Sylvia Browne
and
From This Moment On by Shania Twain

I've read The Other Side and Back many times but this is my first time reading Shania's biographie. It's very nice and refreshing and nice to be able to see behind the lime light of someones life. Great book.

[Cyndi]

Jonathan Tropper - finishing up How to Talk to a Widower and soon to start This is where I leave you.

[David]

New Member
Just finished The Panther by DeMille. Predictable read. Ex-NYPD wise-guy and CIA hunt down terrorist in Yemen.
Really enjoyed A. M. Homes' "This Book Will Save Your Life" It is wild and engaging. Starting "May We Be Forgiven" by Homes. Also reading "The House at Riverton" by Kate Morton.

[Sophie]

those are nice books and welcome new member

[Melanie]

I just finished reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows.

[Rachael]

I'm starting to read "Ninety-Three" by Victor Hugo. He's definitely one of my favorite authors and so far this book is not disappointing. His knack for detail is amazing!

[Melissa]

The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner

[Amy]

I'm reading The Book Thief. It is interesting, but rather slow and depressing. I've decided to finish it as an audio book in the car so I can start a different book. So, now I'm reading The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I've read the other two in the series and enjoyed them.