What Are You Reading Now?

[Héctor L.]

I have just finnished reading Childhood´s End by Arthur C. Clarke and THIS BOOK WAS COMPLETELY AMAZING.

[Janna]

Hi, I am new to this group. I was looking for a group out of Philadelphia and thought this one looked like it had a good amount of members who all might have different tastes in books! I am a teacher in Philadelphia, but am also writing part-time. I hope I can get some support from members. My newest story is called "Hot Summer Nights". Try it out if you are young teen reader. It is a short novel and perfect for a day at the beach!Janna Morrow

[Kamille]

The Hawley Book of the Dead by Chrysler Szarlan. It was on a best list that I happened upon. So far, I'm loving it. It's well written and the subject matter is right up my alley.

[Raven]

Yes, I think the Harry Potter series is worth reading. If you're uncertain, borrow it from the library.

I'm reading Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews.

[Monique]

Lizzi wrote: "I just finished Champion by Marie Lu. I loved it! But it starts out with Legend. I also REALLY enjoyed Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. I was just wondering though, is Harry Poter w..."

Harry Potter is always worth reading. It is probably one of the best series out there. The film versions are nothing compared to everything that happens in the books.
If you enjoy YA novels have you read the Throne of Glass series or even the Lunar Chronicles? Lunar Chronicles will be releasing the last book in the series in November and I believe Throne of Glass will be releasing a new novel somewhere between October and November.
I am currently reading the 7 deadly series by Fisher Amelie this is also a very good series to read.

[Unnati]

I'm reading The Gone Girl right now!

[Maureen]

Just finished my 14th read of 2015, James Pattersons ZOO.
Intriguing read, my first experience with a James Patterson novel, I know, I know

[Maureen]

Lizzi wrote: "I just finished Champion by Marie Lu. I loved it! But it starts out with Legend. I also REALLY enjoyed Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. I was just wondering though, is Harry Poter w..."

Definitely read the Harry Potter series. My daughter (entering 2nd grade in September) is on book 5 and is loving it, personally, I read the series from its intro back in 2007. Awesome read! Enjoy!

[Shainee]

I am struggling with Beloved by Toni Morrison.Did anyone here finish it easily ?

[Maureen]

Maureen wrote: "Lizzi wrote: "I just finished Champion by Marie Lu. I loved it! But it starts out with Legend. I also REALLY enjoyed Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. I was just wondering though, is..."

In regard to Toni Morrisons Beloved, as an educator I am in agreement with you, it is a challenging. Some on line resources I use with my students that may help include reading guides at www.readingguides.com, Cliff Notes are an uber assist with this novel. Also, Google Beloved, tons of Discussion guides and outlines that are useful. Good luck.

[Marta]

I've just started reading 'The girl on the train' by Paula Hawkins which i've heard is one of the best thrillers this year

[Urfi]

Aimee wrote: "I haven't read Madame Bovary either, but it's on my list of books to read before I die.

Sad as it is I can't remember all the details of them :\ but I keep my "currently reading list pretty up to..."


Madame Bovery is quite a novel. You must read it.

[Shainee]

I am reading Emma by Jane Austen. What to read next ? I've with me Big little lies, sharp objects, one hundred names, the sense of an ending, the carrier, not without you & the inheritance of loss.

[Janna]

Aimee wrote: "I LOVE where the heart is. It's such a good story.

I am going to be starting to re-read the classic novels they make you read in High School like To Kill a Mocking Bird, Catcher in the Rye, Lord o..."

Hi, I am a teacher of ELA and I teach all of the novels you mentioned reading. I can help with any questions you might have when teaching these novels. Some books, like "Lord of the Flies" I have read so many times and studied myself, so I am an expert at this novel and its themes.
Janna

[Kathy]

I just started "Mariana" , by Susan Kearsley. Her book covers are beautiful, and compelling. I hope the story is as good.

[Claire]

Lizzi wrote: "I just finished Champion by Marie Lu. I loved it! But it starts out with Legend. I also REALLY enjoyed Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. I was just wondering though, is Harry Poter w..."

If you have not read Harry Potter, you must. It is fabulous, and it has turned many non-readers into readers, it is that good. Please take a chance and enjoy!

[Claire]

Aimee wrote: "Rach- That is how I felt about the Historian. I haven't finshed it but still pick it up from time to time.

It's not difficult to read or anything, just very long and detailed to the point where yo..."
I had to give up on The Historian. I got to the half way point and was just so bored with the book. that I stopped. Good job if you finish.

[Stu]

Shantaram. A beautifully written novel.

[Shayantanee]

I'm reading Delirium by Lauren Oliver

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I just picked up "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson

[Predrag]

Just finished Avenger by Dusko Duric

[Simon]

I just finished Carry On by Rainbow Rowell today and I loved it. However, I now have no idea what to read. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[Predrag]

Pauline wrote: "I just finished Carry On by Rainbow Rowell today and I loved it. However, I now have no idea what to read. Does anyone have any recommendations?"

Try this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DU22MU0 it was good for me and want to hear other opinions

[Maureen]

Currently finishing the Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Next read People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beaty.

[Anna]

Just finished Collective Mind For those who like sci-fi worth reading. As for me I respect the author's idea that all the people can unite their intelligence in one PC device and this device can generate ideas how to overcome incurable disease including carcinoma!

[Karen]

I am just finishing Magician's Land by Lev Grossman and I am looking for something new to read. I generally read Gillian Flynn, Lianne Moriarty and Tami Hoag type books. Thoughts on what I should read next?

[Maureen]

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!

[May]

I finished today The Crooked House and I'm looking for the next book. I have many different choices, such as Emma, The Martian or Extras!
I don't know which one I'm going to read first, but I want to read them all!

[Maureen]

If you have The Martian, READ IT! Spectacular book!

[May]

Maureen wrote: "If you have The Martian, READ IT! Spectacular book!"
Yeah, I started it and Emma... I'm reading them both now ^_^

[BlurryBug]

Right now I'm reading three bookx
When kids kill - Jonathan Paul
The Danish Girl - David Ebershoff
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie

I started Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs but i've been too distracted to sit down with it. Hopefully will get to that next week.

[KLC]

1Q84 ... For the fourth time!

What's with all these people reading multiple books at a time? I would get stressed out.

[May]

I'm still reading Emma which is taking SO much time. I'm also reading The Princess Diaries which I dislike so much!
I started Murder on the Orient Express when the movie came out, but since it needs considerable concentration I put it on hold for a while.

[May]

What's with all these people reading multiple books at a time? I would get stressed out."

I agree with you to some point, but the truth is that when I stumble over a book I don't like, too long or disappoint me I look for another book to read.... so I end up reading more than one book at a time :P

[Maureen]

Due to school, sometimes you need to read more than 1 book to balance requirements and pleasure reading.

[Rechalena]

Just finished an English novel "Norina Luciano" by Noha Alaa El-Din
I loved it a lot

[Claire]

starting book 2 of the Jeffrey Archers Clifton chronicles. Book one was very good!

[May]

Just finished The Princess Diaries, and it was not good!
I think now I'll read Murder on the Orient Express.

[Anupam]

I am reading The Way of Kings ( The stormlight archive #1). It is rated highly in Goodreads and I am loving it.

[Noreen]

just finished The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. I loved it so very much. i am looking forward to start The Art of Loving

[Arathi]

I am reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.. had read an abridged version long back...now getting down to reading the original

[Anupam]

The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive #1)
Loving it till now.

[May]

Fashion Victim: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Dressing, Shopping, and the Cost of Style, still at the very beginning but I have a good feeling about it!

[Bindu]

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

[Hussaini]

I'm reading The Alchemist.

Eventually, got myself into a good book. Enjoying every chapter of it.

[Anupam]

I am reading The Brothers Karamazov. Wanted to get my hands on some Russian Literature. Found a translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky which has great reviews. I had loved War and Peace, which was translated by them.

[Dr. M. Zain]

Bindu wrote: "Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann"

Excellent book! I heard Grann's interview about the launch of the book, & I was excited to get my hands on it. Asked my friend who was coming from the US & got it delivered to his address there.

[Dr. M. Zain]

May wrote: "What's with all these people reading multiple books at a time? I would get stressed out."

I agree with you to some point, but the truth is that when I stumble over a book I don't like, too long or..."

Or when someone just can't get enough of the reading, he can't do anything else but to keep going through 2-3 books at a time.

Also, another thing which I personally feel most of the time, that at any given time, I need to quench my thirst for the different genres that I read. I find it difficult to keep away from everything else while I am occupied with one book for 2-3 weeks on end.

[Anupam]

Godel Escher Bach

[Héctor L.]

Currently on Poor Economics, such an insightful book with great arguments on how to actually address issues such poverty, lack of education, family planning and correct policy making.