Almost done with Six Notable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and then I plan to read The Girl on the Train

I read a book about every 2 years anymore it seems, but i started From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman last night and hated to put it down.....hope to have it finished in a couple more nights. I'm a bit fascinated by just how jacked up things are in the Middle East and why they're that way--this is a great book for that, and while very informative, it reads well--not as "academia".

American Gods - Neil Gaiman (I'm told this is one of the hottest books, so far it is just "meh")

quit reading Mr. Mercedes, King rambles too much and didn't hold my interest...

I really enjoyed American Gods, but it took a while for the story to get going.

Got this on the list for vacation, too.

If you like it, be sure to pick up Anansi Boys, as well. It's sort of a spin-off.

Thank you for the tip. I didn't read American Gods, but my husband and son did, so I picked this book up for them.

You're welcome. I hope they enjoy it! Gaiman is a master as writing characters that are extremely easy to dislike while somehow simultaneously endearing. I spent the whole book trying to decide whether Charlie was sweet or pathetic, and Spider fun or a real jerk.

You just moved it up the list for me! Thanks.

I follow a Facebook page called OHFB, which has 9 eBooks listed daily, some free and some deeply discounted. Today Sue Grafton's X was on sale for $1.99, and since I have read all the other books in this series I was happy to download it at that price. I have downloaded several free books through following this page....some I very much enjoyed, a few not so much, but the price was right so that I didn't feel bad if I didn't finish the book. I have discovered a few authors I like this way, and then of course I pay for some of their other books, which is the point.

Hostage - W.E.B. Griffin/William BUtterworth

The Lost Order - Steve Berry

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (again). I finished the series earlier this year and now seem to be reading it in reverse...

I love Steven Berry, didn't know he had a new one! have to go grab it...

The Hidden Riches of Lord Granite by Steve Metcalf

Thanks! I also get a daily deals email from Goodreads and one from BookBub. I currently have too many books in my TO READ stash, but they are good sources if you are looking for inexpensive ebooks. Goodreads will also send you a specific email if something on your TO READ list is discounted.

The American Spirit by David McCullough

House of Leaves - Mark Danielewski

Just finished Stillhouse Lake and really enjoyed it. Started reading The Windup Girl this morning.

The Mercy Street series by Mariah Stewart

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I just finished the 2nd Myron Bolitar book. Thoroughly enjoyed the book. For once I was surprised when the killer/plot twist was finally revealed. It takes quite an author to do that. I'll read something different and then get the 3rd Bolitar book. Thanks again for the recommendation!

Also I read Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty (author of Big Little Lies.) At the end of the book I just couldn't figure out why the book was written. The "end" of the book was about 3/4 of the way through so the rest of it was a bit of a letdown. Has anyone read any of her other books? I'd like to read Big Little Lies but I loved the show and would hate for the book to fall short of expectations.

I wouldn't say that T,M,G was my favorite Moriarty book, but I have enjoyed a few of hers. I think my favorite may be The Husband's Secret, but I did also enjoy Big Little Lies. I have not watched the show, but it would have to have been altered in several ways since it takes place in Australia, and the actresses they cast also seemed a little off from the book. But I will keep in an open mind and eventually make time to watch it.

I'll add that to my list. Thanks for the recommendation!

The Increments - David Ignatius

Okie - glad you are enjoying them