Posted By: E.E.G.B
What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:47 PM
New Year, nice clean thread.....
What are you Reading 2011?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:48 PM
Terry Pratchett "Wintersmith".
I'm sad that the end of the Discworld series is in sight. I've really enjoyed a lot of these.
I'm sad that the end of the Discworld series is in sight. I've really enjoyed a lot of these.
Posted By: Ops
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:50 PM
Just read "Naughty Neighbors" by Janet Evanovich. Just enough smut to keep me interested.
Also reading FAITHFUL by Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King.
Can these books be any different?
Also reading FAITHFUL by Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King.
Can these books be any different?
Posted By: raitchjay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:52 PM
"Secretariat" by Bill Nack and a book on the '57 Celtics first championship (can't remember the exact title or author), and "The Green Mile" by Steven King. All really good reads.
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:53 PM
Life, the Keith Richards autobiography. All the gritty details of the life of one of my guitar heroes.
Posted By: Ops
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:55 PM
OH, I really want to read that, KFitz. Also have Adam Carolla's book "In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks" coming to me when a pal finishes it.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 06:59 PM
Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the first in the Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay.
Posted By: HappyGilmore
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 07:13 PM
"High Above New York" - a lovely coffee table book given to me for Christmas that is nothing but aerial views of the city...very beautiful photos...
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 07:51 PM
Just finished The Gift by James Patterson.
Am currently reading:
The boy who came back from Heaven by Kevin and Alex Malarkey
UR by Stephen King and
The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo (I know, I am coming in late on that one)
Am currently reading:
The boy who came back from Heaven by Kevin and Alex Malarkey
UR by Stephen King and
The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo (I know, I am coming in late on that one)
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 07:54 PM
The Beaty of Different by Karen Walrond
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:10 PM
Interpreter of Maladies - a wonderful book of short stories by Jhumpa Lahari.
Posted By: Buddy the Elf
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:12 PM
I just finished Water for Elephants. Loved it.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:18 PM
Decision Points George W. Bush
Just finished the Stem Cell chapter and now on the first page of September 11th chapter. I am really enjoying it.
Just finished the Stem Cell chapter and now on the first page of September 11th chapter. I am really enjoying it.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:22 PM
My dad is reading that one right now.
Posted By: Hobbes
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:24 PM
Just finished Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy. Not bad, but not one of his best. Left enough open that I know there will be another Jack Ryan novel heading our way.
Posted By: Erl of Baltimore
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:31 PM
"Panzer" by Heinz Guderian. A Biography of the architect of Germany's tank corps and "blitzkrieg" tactics in WWII. Yes, yes, yes I know I'm boring..lol
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:40 PM
[quote=Justin Case]I just finished Water for Elephants. Loved it. [/quote
That was a good one!
Just finished Lee Childs "61 hours" (Reacher) and it left me wanting the newest one. His usually stand on their own, but not this one...I need MORE!
Started on Bone Garden and One foot in the Grave.
That was a good one!
Just finished Lee Childs "61 hours" (Reacher) and it left me wanting the newest one. His usually stand on their own, but not this one...I need MORE!
Started on Bone Garden and One foot in the Grave.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:44 PM
Decision Points
Just fininshed Further Tales of the City, and onto Michael Tolliver Lives.
Just fininshed Further Tales of the City, and onto Michael Tolliver Lives.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:46 PM
I have stacks and stacks of books to read. I don't know how you guys find so much time to read. I feel guilty if I sit down with a book. So much to do and so little time!
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:49 PM
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
I think it was made into a movie but I haven't seen it. The movie could not possibly be as good as the book.
I think it was made into a movie but I haven't seen it. The movie could not possibly be as good as the book.
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:51 PM
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:51 PM
How do some of you read more than 1 book at a time? I can't imagine doing that.
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:53 PM
^^^ Agreed! I couldn't keep the books straight. I'd have them confused and create my own version of the novels.
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 08:56 PM
I have one at work I read during lunch whenever possible...and have one going at home...usually just 2 at a time! 
Then, horse mags in short 10-15 minute increments.
Then, horse mags in short 10-15 minute increments.
Posted By: VWgirl21
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 09:01 PM
I have never read The Lord of the Rings series but love the movies so I have decided to finally read the books. I started with the Hobbit and I am half way through.
My Coworker and I have decided our New Year's resolution would be to read more at lunch and cut back on the trips to the mall.
My Coworker and I have decided our New Year's resolution would be to read more at lunch and cut back on the trips to the mall.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 09:04 PM
I've found that I don't really like reading my Kindle in bed (not comfortable to hold), so I've got Dexter going on the Kindle and have taken to grabbing random print books off my shelf for bedtime reading. I also don't think it would be in my psyche's best interest to read serial killer fiction right before going to sleep. 
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 09:57 PM
I can't read in bed. Instead of making me sleepy it has the opposite effect and I'd stay up all night reading!
I'm currently reading Toil and Trouble, the second book in the Jolie Wilkins series by H.P. Mallory. She's an indie author and only tried her first book because it was .99 on Kindle. Glad I did.
I'm currently reading Toil and Trouble, the second book in the Jolie Wilkins series by H.P. Mallory. She's an indie author and only tried her first book because it was .99 on Kindle. Glad I did.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/11 11:13 PM
Almost done with Deadly Sanctuary by Sylvia Nobel and Christy Moeller (freebie) - murder mystery/totally not plausible but a fun read.
Next up is Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficut Times by Jon Huntsman.
Next up is Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficut Times by Jon Huntsman.
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 01:53 PM
Just finished Rabbit at Rest, by John Updike, last night. Currently reading Where Is God When It Hurts?, by Philip Yancey.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 01:58 PM
Originally Posted By: Just Jay
Decision Points
Just fininshed Further Tales of the City, and onto Michael Tolliver Lives.
Just fininshed Further Tales of the City, and onto Michael Tolliver Lives.
I ♥ the Tales of the City series!!!!
Posted By: Purple Pride
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 03:26 PM
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
Posted By: Bagweaver
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 05:18 PM
Has anyone read Last Light by Terri Blackstock? It was a Kindle freebie (or very nearly free - can't remember). Spooky!
Posted By: bsa nerd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 07:04 PM
I'm reading that as well. It is very interesting to read his point of view on all of these decisions. I'm currently in the Afghanistan chapter.
Posted By: Bec
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 07:14 PM
Got the hubby Decision Points but will probably end up reading it before he does
Also reading the Bible-6th time and counting
Also reading the Bible-6th time and counting
Posted By: Peach
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 08:02 PM
I can only read one at time, and then I read and don't get anything else done! So I have to take a break at home. Still read at lunch everyday. Love my Kindle! If I read in bed I would stay up reading as well, hubby falls right to sleep. Problem is he is listening to books so I wake up at night with strange voices coming from his ears.......weird..
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 08:09 PM
Originally Posted By: bsa newbie
I'm reading that as well. It is very interesting to read his point of view on all of these decisions. I'm currently in the Afghanistan chapter.
I can't believe how much I cried during the 9/11 chapter. Lots of emotions sprung up on me. I was here (as an anon) on BOL that day.
Posted By: Bacon Boy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 08:11 PM
I'm reading Stella Dallas by Olive Higgins Prouty. It was written in 1923 then renewed in 1950, so it's been difficult read (excessive punctuation, lexicon has changed). I'm halfway through and determined to finish it.
Posted By: AllSmiles
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 08:27 PM
Just finished ROOM by Emma Donaghue.
She writes as a 5 year old boy named Jack. He and his Mom are captive in a 11 x 11 room. She is visited at night by Old Nick, their capturer. Very intriguing, I couldnt put it down!
She writes as a 5 year old boy named Jack. He and his Mom are captive in a 11 x 11 room. She is visited at night by Old Nick, their capturer. Very intriguing, I couldnt put it down!
Posted By: bsa nerd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 08:57 PM
I started reading the Bible from the beginning and was determined to read straight through, even got an app on my phone so I could read anytime. But I've fallen behind on my daily readings. Seeing that you are on your 6th time reading it, inspires me to get back on track and get all the way through it.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 09:50 PM
about 10 years ago I also decided I was going to read the old testament straight through. I got halfway through Genesis, where "he begat him, and he lived XXX years. And he begat him... yada yada" and I stopped. Unfortunetly I never did pick it back up.
Posted By: Confused Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/11 09:56 PM
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Cross Country
The Bible
Thumbs up to all three :-)
Cross Country
The Bible
Thumbs up to all three :-)
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 01:38 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
about 10 years ago I also decided I was going to read the old testament straight through. I got halfway through Genesis, where "he begat him, and he lived XXX years. And he begat him... yada yada" and I stopped. Unfortunetly I never did pick it back up.
A few years ago, I got this chart at church that showed you how to read the Bible in a year. The good thing about it was that it mixed things up each day. You'd read a chapter in Genesis, then a chapter in Luke, whatever. As I recall, most days you were reading 5 to 10 chapters. I know the daily requirement was short enough that I often read ahead to part of the next day's list. Anyway, I'd say I got done in maybe 10 months. I would guess there is something similar available on the internet. (You could skip the New Testament chapters if you wanted!)
Posted By: VWgirl21
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 01:47 PM
I have a "read the Bible in 365 days" book. Like your chart, it mixes so you are reading different books every day.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 02:04 PM
The Good Earth - Pearl Buck
So far, so good.
So far, so good.
Posted By: Bec
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 03:08 PM
Someone on my facebook posted something about reading the Bible through in 90 days. Was thinking of trying that one. In my honost opinion, reading the Bible through from cover to cover just one time should be on everyone's bucket list. I have found that the greatest time of spiritual blessing is when my nose is in that book. I know that sometimes it isn't the most stimulating of reading, but you know what, there are things about our lives that aren't real stimulating and GOd still cares about us
Just read The Good Earth It was a good read, went very fast.
I am excited to start Decision Points with all the good feedback here
Just read The Good Earth It was a good read, went very fast.
I am excited to start Decision Points with all the good feedback here
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 06:03 PM
I finished Darkly Dreaming Dexter at lunch. Very odd, but entertaining. I'll be reading more if I find them on sale.
Posted By: littlebird
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 06:46 PM
The only thing I'm reading is the CAMS Study Guide. Has anyone taken that test?
Posted By: thomasj
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/11 06:50 PM
Originally Posted By: littlebird
The only thing I'm reading is the CAMS Study Guide. Has anyone taken that test?
I have, that was the last book I read - over a year ago. No time to read...
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/06/11 08:26 PM
Roxanna Slade, by Reynolds Price - deserving of its outstanding reviews since its 1998 publication.
Posted By: pjs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/06/11 08:58 PM
Just finished the Brides series of Nora Roberts.
Trying to decide what to read next.
Trying to decide what to read next.
Posted By: Dip
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/07/11 08:02 PM
Just started "Falling" by Christopher Pike. I was addicted to his teen/young adult bokos when I was in middle school and high school. His adult novels are pretty good too....dark.
Posted By: RVFlyboy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/07/11 08:58 PM
Just finished Bible for the 3rd time in December. Now reading Decision Points and The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.
Posted By: Comply 101
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/07/11 09:12 PM
Nothing ever again by Stephen King. I read his Gunslinger books for decades and he ended the whole series with a ridiculous book. He even had someone jumping out of a high rise in Detroit and landing in Lake Michigan. That a heckuva leap!
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/07/11 09:30 PM
The Dome is pretty good by Stephen King. I agree that the Gunslinger finale was a letdown as was the IT finale.
Posted By: Becka Marr
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/08/11 06:38 AM
Almost finished with 'The Wasp Factory' I got for Christmas, by Iain Banks.
(I think it's giving me nightmares)
(I think it's giving me nightmares
)
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/10/11 03:24 PM
I started Eileen Wilks' Lupi series this weekend. So far so good!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/10/11 03:30 PM
I'm a little more than 3/4 of the way through the most recent Eileen Wilks. I would have finished it last night if I hadn't been falling asleep while reading - I was afraid of my Kindle whapping me in the face and giving me a black eye or something 
. I've enjoyed her whole series, but I think this one is the best so far. Her writing has improved immensely as these books go on.
. I've enjoyed her whole series, but I think this one is the best so far. Her writing has improved immensely as these books go on.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/10/11 07:00 PM
"Making Money" by Terry Pratchett. Totally on topic.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/11/11 12:56 PM
I just finished: Born Round, by Frank Bruni. It was funny and poignant.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/18/11 06:03 PM
Just finished Dead Zero by Stephen Hunter, and started The Weight by Andrew Vachss.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/18/11 06:59 PM
"Unseen Academicals" by Terry Pratchett. Next to last in the Discworld series, 
. However, I should finish the series in good time to re-read A Game of Thrones before the HBO premiere on 4/17.
. However, I should finish the series in good time to re-read A Game of Thrones before the HBO premiere on 4/17.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/18/11 07:36 PM
I'm working through a few cheapie-freebies on the Kindle. Mostly paranormal fluff. Only one has been really spectactularly bad - The Blood That Bonds by Christopher Buecheler. Thank goodness it was free!
Thank goodness it was free!
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/18/11 08:18 PM
Life of Pi
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/18/11 08:23 PM
I'm going to stop believing the reviews on Amazon. It seems like the more stars and good reviews a book has, the less I tend to like it. Maybe I'll just go back to depending on the buddy system.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/19/11 06:44 PM
Started "Shadowfever" by Karen Marie Moning today at lunch. This is the last in the series, and I have to say I've enjoyed these much darker books even more than her Highlanders. I haven't read any of her other stuff - I believe most of it is regular romance...maybe some historical romance.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/19/11 07:18 PM
Just finished the latest Sisterhood (Fern Michaels) book. Meh. It was OK.
Not the best, but not the worst either.
Not the best, but not the worst either.
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/19/11 08:03 PM
Finished Kim? Gerritson's Bone Garden and started Vanished. Bone Garden was pretty good and Vanished seems like it going to be, too.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/19/11 08:05 PM
I picked up Bone Garden last night to start reading it, decided I was too tired to begin anything new, turned off the light and went to sleep.
ETA: I think it's "Tess" Gerritson.
ETA: I think it's "Tess" Gerritson.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/19/11 08:56 PM
Originally Posted By: QCL – MamaBEAR
Just finished the latest Sisterhood (Fern Michaels) book. Meh. It was OK.
Not the best, but not the worst either.
Not the best, but not the worst either.
My sister gave me a bag full of books from this series. I'm missing about the first 7 or 8 books. I haven't decided yet if I'm interested enough to try and track them down.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 04:21 PM
Any fellow Kindle-ites finding any good cheapies or freebies lately? I'm close to being out of new material and haven't seen anything that really catches my interest.
Posted By: Bacon Boy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 04:28 PM
Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper, by Diablo Cody. Funniest book I've read in years!
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 05:14 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Any fellow Kindle-ites finding any good cheapies or freebies lately? I'm close to being out of new material and haven't seen anything that really catches my interest.
There is a free book called "Lena Rivers" that I downloaded on the app on my iPhone. Haven't read it yet, but it was supposedly THE book to read back in around 1916. One of the main characters was named Durward and my Dad was named after that character. Have found out that there were several around his age that were named the same way. I think it is supposed to be a romance novel of sort.
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 05:42 PM
Just finished Life of Pi - glorious book indeed
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 05:44 PM
I loved that book.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 07:02 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Any fellow Kindle-ites finding any good cheapies or freebies lately? I'm close to being out of new material and haven't seen anything that really catches my interest.
Have you tried this website? www.dailycheapreads.com
Someone here mentioned it a while back, maybe in the Kindle thread.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 07:10 PM
That would be me. 
Yeah, I check there every couple of days or so. She seems to have stopped doing the big "here's what available for $5 and under" lists though, and seems to be sticking closer to listing and reviewing books that she (or her friends) have read. Her reading tastes don't really align with mine. I wish the Kindle listings on Amazon had more sort selections. I liked them better before they got "improved."
Yeah, I check there every couple of days or so. She seems to have stopped doing the big "here's what available for $5 and under" lists though, and seems to be sticking closer to listing and reviewing books that she (or her friends) have read. Her reading tastes don't really align with mine. I wish the Kindle listings on Amazon had more sort selections. I liked them better before they got "improved."
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 07:29 PM
I'm on the third book of the Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning.
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 07:55 PM
Why is 'new and improved' always WORSE?
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 08:24 PM
Originally Posted By: KittenBliss
I loved that book.
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 09:22 PM
Originally Posted By: KingOfCarnival
Originally Posted By: KittenBliss
I loved that book.
Now you both need to read the book again approximately 2.14159265358979 more times.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 10:11 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
That would be me.
Yeah, I check there every couple of days or so. She seems to have stopped doing the big "here's what available for $5 and under" lists though, and seems to be sticking closer to listing and reviewing books that she (or her friends) have read. Her reading tastes don't really align with mine. I wish the Kindle listings on Amazon had more sort selections. I liked them better before they got "improved."
Yeah, I check there every couple of days or so. She seems to have stopped doing the big "here's what available for $5 and under" lists though, and seems to be sticking closer to listing and reviewing books that she (or her friends) have read. Her reading tastes don't really align with mine. I wish the Kindle listings on Amazon had more sort selections. I liked them better before they got "improved."
Well thanks RR Becca!
I've found a couple on that site, but I'm not into fantasy, romance or Christian novels, which seem like the majority on the list.
I started using Amazon's wish list so I can remember what I want to read, and then I wait for the price to drop. I don't want to pay the best-seller price.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/24/11 10:13 PM
I haven't used the wish list through Amazon yet. I'll have to check it out. I've been trying to get clean up my recommendations (by selecting those books that I own) but it seems to take forever.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 01:38 PM
I've started using the wish list, but I think I'm going to go back to the shopping list, instead. I like the display better. What is it with the Kindle listings not always showing the price until you "open" it? That drives me nuts.
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 02:34 PM
I am reading a wonderful book, Epiphany by Elise Ballard. Based on her interviews with a variety of people, some famous, some not, Ballard relates the stories of these individual's life epiphanies. It is very inspiring and thought-provoking. Highly recommended.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 02:43 PM
I use the cart, not the wish list. Then I get the little yellow box at the top if the prices change.
Now reading "I Shall Wear Midnight", currently the last book in the Discworld series.
Now reading "I Shall Wear Midnight", currently the last book in the Discworld series.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 02:45 PM
The problem is that only your wish list shows up on the Kindle itself. Good idea on the cart though - that way if I'm at my real computer I can keep track of the books more easily. Hmm. May have to try that.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 04:56 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
I use the cart, not the wish list. Then I get the little yellow box at the top if the prices change.
I'll have to try that too.
Posted By: BBoyd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 08:52 PM
Anyone read "Unbroken" by the same author as "Seabiscuit"? I've heard it's life-changing...
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/25/11 11:35 PM
Have not read "Unbroken".
Just finished "The Lost Symbol" LOVED it!!
Just finished "The Lost Symbol" LOVED it!!
Posted By: Blade Scrapper
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/26/11 12:26 AM
Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace Revisted by Dave Ramsey
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/26/11 03:19 PM
I've gotten sucked into the (cheap) paranormal romance series by Tracy Madison: A Taste of Magic, A Stroke of Magic, A Breath of Magic, & By Magic Alone. They're cute, fast reads.
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 03:06 PM
Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 04:11 PM
Read that too PSB. I liked it.
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 04:31 PM
Kitten, I am liking it so far too.
I really liked her on Ally McBeal and Arrested Development.
I really liked her on Ally McBeal and Arrested Development.
Posted By: Susielou
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 10:25 PM
An Amish Gathering by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, & Barbara Cameron
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 10:36 PM
Currently reading Faithful Place by Tana French.
Has anyone read Soulless by Gail Carriger? (or any of her other books?)
Has anyone read Soulless by Gail Carriger? (or any of her other books?)
Posted By: 'Lil Freak!
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/27/11 10:55 PM
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice by Maureen McCormick
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/28/11 12:02 PM
:scared:
Black & Blue, by Anna Quindlen
Black & Blue, by Anna Quindlen
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/28/11 01:33 PM
Originally Posted By: 'Lil Freak!
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice by Maureen McCormick
Freak, I read this a while back and I certainly have a different view of her now than I did before!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/28/11 01:43 PM
I just started Infinite Jest. Has anyone else read this? It's about 1000 pages long and before I commit, I want a second opinion.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 02:56 PM
something to avoid, unless you like Albert Camus: Binnie Kirshenbaum, The Scenic Route. Very well written and even a bit funny at times, but too much into "nothing much really matters".
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 02:59 PM
Thank you, Phoenix. I appreciate your validation. I was starting to get to that point, but wanted to be sure. Back to the library with it!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 03:04 PM
Spy in the Ointment by Donald Westlake, very funny.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 03:15 PM
The Night Journal, by Elizabeth Crook. Interesting.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 03:41 PM
I am so excited - The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story is released tomorrow (I pre-ordered it )
I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
(I pre-ordered it )I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 03:53 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Spy in the Ointment by Donald Westlake, very funny.
Awwwww. I *love* Westlake. His Dortmunder series is classic.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 04:05 PM
Originally Posted By: QCL – MamaBEAR
I am so excited - The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story is released tomorrow (I pre-ordered it )
I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
(I pre-ordered it )I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
I should get that for my sister. She bought a Pioneer Woman cookbook this winter and is now obsessed!
For me, I'm probably going to start Karen Marie Moning's Fever series this week.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 04:08 PM
I finished the last book in the Discworld series over the weekend. Sniff. He needs to hurry up and publish something else now.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 04:37 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Spy in the Ointment by Donald Westlake, very funny.
Awwwww. I *love* Westlake. His Dortmunder series is classic.
I think I'm going to have to look into more by him.
The dialogue is great!
"We'll ask the questions, Mr. Raxford."
"OK, then I'll just ask the rhetorical questions."
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 05:56 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: QCL – MamaBEAR
I am so excited - The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story is released tomorrow (I pre-ordered it )
I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
(I pre-ordered it )I have a smallish addiction to www.thepioneerwoman.com and this is her first "love story."
I should get that for my sister. She bought a Pioneer Woman cookbook this winter and is now obsessed!
For me, I'm probably going to start Karen Marie Moning's Fever series this week.
I had never heard of her but my daughter received the cookbook for Christmas. She loves it!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 06:56 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Spy in the Ointment by Donald Westlake, very funny.
Awwwww. I *love* Westlake. His Dortmunder series is classic.
I think I'm going to have to look into more by him.
The dialogue is great!
"We'll ask the questions, Mr. Raxford."
"OK, then I'll just ask the rhetorical questions."
All of his stuff is like that. (Warning - NOT the stuff he wrote under "Richard Stark.") There's a line in one of the Dortmunder books that goes "The dishwasher sighed." (John Dortmunder had been hiding in there.)
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/31/11 06:59 PM
I've read some of the Stark books, didn't know that was Westlake, too. I liked the Stark books, but they're more in the Jim Thompson vein of crime fiction.
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/01/11 02:58 PM
I'm going to start The Life of Pi today.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 03:26 PM
Sarah Addison Allen, Garden Spells. As the reviewers on its cover say - Enchanting and magical....
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 03:37 PM
Mary Kay Andrews, "The Fixer Upper." Pure fluff.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 03:57 PM
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 04:58 PM
Sweetie by Kathryn Magendie
http://www.kathrynmagendie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=14
http://www.kathrynmagendie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=14
Posted By: BowlingQueen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 05:50 PM
My son is deploying to Afghanistan in 2 1/2 weeks. We're getting a bunch of stuff together for him that his grandmother will be taking down to NC next week. He has recently taken up reading (which is a shocker since he used to hate reading)....anyway, I was looking for ideas for different books I could send to him. He's 19.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:05 PM
First, of course, anything that you happen to know he likes.
(It has to be in paperback) Then, keep in mind that anything you send will likely go in the base 'library'; puzzle books like crossword puzzles, sudoku puzzles, etc are pretty popular.
Not a book, but protein bars are a big hit, so throw some of those in. There's a relatively new one out called "Soldier Fuel", I haven't tried it personally, so I can't vouch. The specs are good, though.
(It has to be in paperback) Then, keep in mind that anything you send will likely go in the base 'library'; puzzle books like crossword puzzles, sudoku puzzles, etc are pretty popular.
Not a book, but protein bars are a big hit, so throw some of those in. There's a relatively new one out called "Soldier Fuel", I haven't tried it personally, so I can't vouch. The specs are good, though.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:21 PM
Here's a list of book requests I've seen recently on a soldier forum:
Anything by R.A. Salvatore
Science Fiction books
Harry Potter
Stephen King
Ray Bradbury
James Patterson
"Da Vinci Code"
"Ender in Exile"
Architecture books/magazines
Dave Ramsey "Total Money Makeover"
Fern Michaels
CLEP Official Study Guide
"Dark Flame" by Alyson Noel
"Sometimes a Great Notion"
"Tales from a Perilous Realm"
"Lean 6 Sigma Handbook"
magazines, magazines, magazines
Anything by R.A. Salvatore
Science Fiction books
Harry Potter
Stephen King
Ray Bradbury
James Patterson
"Da Vinci Code"
"Ender in Exile"
Architecture books/magazines
Dave Ramsey "Total Money Makeover"
Fern Michaels
CLEP Official Study Guide
"Dark Flame" by Alyson Noel
"Sometimes a Great Notion"
"Tales from a Perilous Realm"
"Lean 6 Sigma Handbook"
magazines, magazines, magazines
Posted By: BowlingQueen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:24 PM
Gosh......thank you so much for the list. That will help a lot!
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:42 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
First, of course, anything that you happen to know he likes.
(It has to be in paperback) Then, keep in mind that anything you send will likely go in the base 'library'; puzzle books like crossword puzzles, sudoku puzzles, etc are pretty popular.
Not a book, but protein bars are a big hit, so throw some of those in. There's a relatively new one out called "Soldier Fuel", I haven't tried it personally, so I can't vouch. The specs are good, though.
(It has to be in paperback) Then, keep in mind that anything you send will likely go in the base 'library'; puzzle books like crossword puzzles, sudoku puzzles, etc are pretty popular.
Not a book, but protein bars are a big hit, so throw some of those in. There's a relatively new one out called "Soldier Fuel", I haven't tried it personally, so I can't vouch. The specs are good, though.
Also not a book, but powdered Gatoraid is also a hit. (My sister used to beg me to send her more and more
as the water was terrible. ) And I agree with HG about the magazines. We used to send boxes of Maxim magazines to by brother-in-law. They were big fans.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:42 PM
BQ, would a Kindle or Nook make more sense than a bunch of actual books? Not sure where he'll actually be - in a foxhole or on an established post; that makes a difference.
There's a book called "Vertical Run" he might like.
If he likes science fiction at all, George RR Martin's "Game of Thrones" is absorbing, along with its sequels. Also Tad Williams "Dragonbone Chair" trilogy. All of these books are long and complicated, which can make them good escapes / distractions.
There's a book called "Vertical Run" he might like.
If he likes science fiction at all, George RR Martin's "Game of Thrones" is absorbing, along with its sequels. Also Tad Williams "Dragonbone Chair" trilogy. All of these books are long and complicated, which can make them good escapes / distractions.
Posted By: BowlingQueen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 06:47 PM
Thanks for the suggestions, QCL & EGB!
I don't think I can afford a Kindle/Nook, but he does have a laptop. Not sure if he's taking that with him or not, though I would assume he would be if he's allowed to.
I don't think I can afford a Kindle/Nook, but he does have a laptop. Not sure if he's taking that with him or not, though I would assume he would be if he's allowed to.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 07:04 PM
if he's taking his laptop and will have internet access, get him (and the rest of the family) set up on Skype. That's how my husbands cousin talks to his wife and kids a couple of nights a week from Iraq.
According to that cousin (an Apache pilot), when they're busy, they're REALLY busy, and when they're bored, they're REALLY bored. They'll read anything. Go to a used bookstore and load up on sci-fi, mysteries, action, and sports books. Even if he doesn't read them himself he can trade them around with the other guys.
According to that cousin (an Apache pilot), when they're busy, they're REALLY busy, and when they're bored, they're REALLY bored. They'll read anything. Go to a used bookstore and load up on sci-fi, mysteries, action, and sports books. Even if he doesn't read them himself he can trade them around with the other guys.
Posted By: Fraudman CFCI
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 08:49 PM
WEB Griffin's latest, The Outlaws." As Always well written, interesting and imaginative!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/03/11 09:26 PM
I liked WEB Griffins "The Corps" series (well most of them. I got reallllllly tired of Fleming Pickering.) I wish he'd go back and finish that series off.
Posted By: Fraudman CFCI
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/04/11 01:50 PM
I have read every book in every series he has written. He is probably one of the best witers around due to his style and the charcters involved. All of his stories are very plausable.
Posted By: Zoo Mama
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/04/11 01:55 PM
If he is taking his laptop he can download the "Kindle for PC" free at the Amazon site and have access to all of the ebooks that way. You could put some money on an Amazon account instead of packing and mailing books.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/04/11 04:40 PM
Originally Posted By: Fraudman CFCI
I have read every book in every series he has written. He is probably one of the best witers around due to his style and the charcters involved. All of his stories are very plausable.
I used to think that until I read one of his books (don't recall the title) that took place in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. So many of the location details were wrong that I just got more and more irritated. When a critical clue in the mystery turned on the serial number of a Rolex watch (and not where the serial numbers are actually located), I just about threw the book across the room.
I read "The Hunters" series from time to time, but the gear-porn sometimes distracts me from the story.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/04/11 08:48 PM
Slow Fat Triathlete - Jayne Williams
Posted By: BBoyd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/04/11 09:34 PM
I asked earlier if anyone has read "Unbroken" and I'm listening to it. BEST book ever! The true story of a WWII POW - Louie Zamporini - who was also an Olympic runner. Fantastically written, gripping tale - I HIGHLY recommend it!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 01:36 AM
"[censored]'s Corner", David Baldacci.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:22 PM
Fall on Your Knees, Ann Marie MacDonald
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:31 PM
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:44 PM
What? It is very interesting...
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:45 PM
I'm sure.... 
Posted By: Peepers
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:45 PM
it sounds so to me
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/07/11 03:54 PM
Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart. It does have some wit, but I found it so depressing in the middle that I almost stopped reading. It definitely picked back up after that. It was OK - I kind of feel like it didn't quite get to where it was going.
Posted By: Bacon Boy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/08/11 07:04 PM
Talk To The Hand, by Lynne Truss. She also penned Eats, Shoots & Leaves.
Posted By: BBoyd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/08/11 08:30 PM
Loved Eats, Shoots & Leaves!
Posted By: BBoyd
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/08/11 08:31 PM
(And no - I didn't say "Loved, Eats, Shoots & Leaves!")
Posted By: Bacon Boy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/08/11 08:33 PM
!!
Posted By: lynnway
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/08/11 09:06 PM
Fever Dream by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/10/11 04:19 PM
Jacqueline Turner Banks, Maid in the Shade. Interesting, and I wish the publisher caught the few typos in the last several pages.
Posted By: buggs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/16/11 05:21 PM
Just started "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Very engaging book and fun too. Who knew so much World History has been influenced by vampires.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/16/11 06:24 PM
I couldn't get into that one, Buggs. I put it down about halfway through the 2nd or 3rd chapter, and it's been just sitting on my nightstand ever since.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/17/11 05:50 PM
another goodie - light, easy - Donna Ball, At Home on Ladybug Farm
Posted By: buggs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/18/11 12:46 AM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I couldn't get into that one, Buggs. I put it down about halfway through the 2nd or 3rd chapter, and it's been just sitting on my nightstand ever since.
Well, I a huge Lincoln buff, so I guess I'm into it because I want to see how specific events fall out in relation to his obsession with killing vampires.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/21/11 04:45 PM
I just finished the last book in the Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes.
Next up is Bush's Decision Points. My other half, pretty lib, read it over vacation and was thoroughly impressed by it.
Next up is Bush's Decision Points. My other half, pretty lib, read it over vacation and was thoroughly impressed by it.
Posted By: pjs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/21/11 05:14 PM
Trying to read the Bible.......and Archie McNally on the side.
Or the reverse could be true on some days.
Or the reverse could be true on some days.
Posted By: Peepers
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/21/11 06:03 PM
Decision Points
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/21/11 09:13 PM
cooler posts 
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 02:07 PM
Today is the release of both the new Kim Harrison, "Pale Demon," and the new Jeaniene Frost, "This Side of the Grave."
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 02:25 PM
I'm re-reading Jane Eyre.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 03:49 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Today is the release of both the new Kim Harrison, "Pale Demon," and the new Jeaniene Frost, "This Side of the Grave."
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Woot! Received emails a bit ago from Amazon that I've been charged for both. Should be waiting to download to my Kindle as we speak!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 03:55 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Today is the release of both the new Kim Harrison, "Pale Demon," and the new Jeaniene Frost, "This Side of the Grave."
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Woot! Received emails a bit ago from Amazon that I've been charged for both. Should be waiting to download to my Kindle as we speak!
We decided we're reading Rachel first...right? I will have to go to B&N at lunch now. Downloading to my Kindle would be cheaper, but since I have both collections started already, I must have the physical book.
(comments about OCD issues are not necessary, I'm fully aware. Don't get me started on buying hardback when I have the first few in paperback.)
Posted By: Pale Rider
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 03:55 PM
obits
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 04:03 PM
Originally Posted By: RR JLJ
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Today is the release of both the new Kim Harrison, "Pale Demon," and the new Jeaniene Frost, "This Side of the Grave."
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Now I just have to decide which one to start with!
Woot! Received emails a bit ago from Amazon that I've been charged for both. Should be waiting to download to my Kindle as we speak!
We decided we're reading Rachel first...right? I will have to go to B&N at lunch now. Downloading to my Kindle would be cheaper, but since I have both collections started already, I must have the physical book.
(comments about OCD issues are not necessary, I'm fully aware. Don't get me started on buying hardback when I have the first few in paperback.)
I forgot we decided Rachel is first.
The paper-to-hardback switch was unavoidable since she didn't start releasing in hardback until Outlaw Demon Wails (I think). I've got the same issue.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 05:27 PM
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/22/11 05:53 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Oooh, I just heard a snippet of this one last week on NPR, it sounded like one I'd like as well.
Posted By: The Grotto
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 05:35 PM
Liberty - Garrison Keillor
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 06:19 PM
Mary Kay Andrews, "Deep Dish". Pure fluff but entertaining.
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 07:29 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Mary Kay Andrews, "Deep Dish". Pure fluff but entertaining.
Love all her stuff. I always find it very entertaining. I love novels set in the South or about Southern women. It's been a while since I read that one, but I'd bet it meets one or both of those criteria because I believe all the rest of hers do.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 07:33 PM
Originally Posted By: TriAthleteKitten
I'm re-reading Jane Eyre.
St. John Rivers is kind of a [censored].
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 07:46 PM
I'm less than half-way into Pale Demon by Kim Harrison.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 09:31 PM
I am re-reading the Stephanie Plum books. My sister gave me Before I fall by Lauren Oliver. Not something I would pick myself but we will set how it goes.
Posted By: raitchjay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 09:34 PM
A book on the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 09:37 PM
Getting ready to start the new JD Robb that was released yesterday.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/23/11 09:38 PM
Oh Okie, I think I have to read that before the one my sister gave. I forgot it was released yesterday!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 02:06 PM
Finished Pale Demon last night - still reeling a bit from the ending.
Started on the new Jeaniene Frost: This Side of the Grave.
Started on the new Jeaniene Frost: This Side of the Grave.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 02:22 PM
I've begun James Rubart's "Rooms". Interesting read so far.
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 02:33 PM
Lisa Gardner's "the Perfect Husband".
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 03:27 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Finished Pale Demon last night - still reeling a bit from the ending.
Started on the new Jeaniene Frost: This Side of the Grave.
Started on the new Jeaniene Frost: This Side of the Grave.
I'm trying to catch up with her.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 03:30 PM
I'll probably start This Side of the Grave tonight. I took the night off of reading last night.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 03:33 PM
I won't get much reading done this weekend, so I had to get a head start on y'all.
Posted By: 'Lil Freak!
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 03:41 PM
My favorite site for great literature: www.yourbabycanread.com
Posted By: RR Joker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 06:37 PM
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 07:03 PM
I'm about half way through A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I cannot believe it took me so long to discover this book--it is wonderful.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 07:12 PM
I only recently read "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" for the first time, too, and was amazed at how good it was. One of those "classics" that kind of speaks to everything there is.
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/25/11 09:37 PM
Originally Posted By: DEL
I only recently read "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" for the first time, too, and was amazed at how good it was. One of those "classics" that kind of speaks to everything there is.
A lot of the time, I find myself shying away from anything deemed to be a "classic" because I sometimes end up disappointed and saying, "What's so great about this?" But this one has not disappointed at all. It's been a nice surprise!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/27/11 06:27 PM
I am not sure if this is something that has been posted before but you can now loan your kindle books to a friend for up to 2 weeks. This may be good for people on here that want to share. Here is a link to lendle.
http://lendle.me/
http://lendle.me/
Posted By: TheManofSteel
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/28/11 12:40 AM
The Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/28/11 11:50 AM
Finished "The Sentry" by Robert Crais over the weekend.
Started Terry Pratchett "Truckers" (Bromeliad trio, I think.)
Started Terry Pratchett "Truckers" (Bromeliad trio, I think.)
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/28/11 12:50 PM
Tears of the Desert (Memoir of Survival in Darfur) by Halima Bashir.
Truly a heartwrenching story.
Truly a heartwrenching story.
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/28/11 03:54 PM
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kindera
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 02/28/11 08:36 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Finished "The Sentry" by Robert Crais over the weekend.
The Sentry is out?!? Cool! I'll request it from my library.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 11:34 AM
Finished the Bromeliad trilogy (Pratchett) and have started the re-read of "A Game of Thrones" in preparation for the HBO series starting 4/17 and the new book being published 7/12.
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 11:57 AM
Hopefully starting a Harlan Coben Series. Bought the first book, now to not be so busy to take the time to start it!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 12:59 PM
I ♥ Harlan Coben!!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 01:28 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Finished the the other day. Wow! Really, really good book.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 01:34 PM
Originally Posted By: TriAthleteKitten
I ♥ Harlan Coben!!
Me too! He hasn't had a good Myron book out in a while...
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:38 PM
I know!
I love Myron and Win. I may have to reread those.
I love Myron and Win. I may have to reread those.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:44 PM
I'm in literary limbo until the release of JR Ward's Lover Unleashed on 3/29. I guess I'll fill space with craptastic Kindle cheapies/freebies and rereads until then. Maybe it's time to drag my favorite Anita Blakes back out again....
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:45 PM
FINALLY started Life of Pi this weekend - it's been getting pushed aside for the past couple weeks.
Definitely enjoying it so far.
EGB, Becca, HG, et al - I'm thinking you would too! That is if you haven't already read it!
Definitely enjoying it so far.
EGB, Becca, HG, et al - I'm thinking you would too! That is if you haven't already read it!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:48 PM
I haven't, but another friend keeps telling me I need to. I may have to see if I can find it cheap somewhere.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:49 PM
I loved that book, AG! I'm curious to know what you think of the end.
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:51 PM
Ooohhh, now I wanna finish faster!!
I'm merely a few days into the lifeboat scenes.
I'm merely a few days into the lifeboat scenes.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:54 PM
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:55 PM
i'm tempted to go to wiki and look at the ending!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 02:56 PM
DON'T DO IT!!!
Just let it unfold. You'll thank me.
Just let it unfold. You'll thank me.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 03:12 PM
You will. It's good - it definitely makes you think!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 03:24 PM
Originally Posted By: A_G
FINALLY started Life of Pi this weekend - it's been getting pushed aside for the past couple weeks.
Definitely enjoying it so far.
EGB, Becca, HG, et al - I'm thinking you would too! That is if you haven't already read it!
Definitely enjoying it so far.
EGB, Becca, HG, et al - I'm thinking you would too! That is if you haven't already read it!
Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 03:43 PM
Originally Posted By: TriAthleteKitten
DON'T DO IT!!!
Just let it unfold. You'll thank me.
Just let it unfold. You'll thank me.
Agree with Kitten. This was one of my favorite books ever, but I don't think reading the ending would answer any of your questions unless you've read everything else first. Actually, it may still not answer your questions, but it will be much more fun!
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:28 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I'm in literary limbo until the release of JR Ward's Lover Unleashed on 3/29. I guess I'll fill space with craptastic Kindle cheapies/freebies and rereads until then. Maybe it's time to drag my favorite Anita Blakes back out again....
Absolutely LOVE the Black Dagger Brotherhood series! Thanks for the heads up on the newest release.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:30 PM
Anytime, Tink. The Brothers have quite a following around here.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:31 PM
Oh yes, they do.
Posted By: Creditcop
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:39 PM
Currently reading Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas. Very good so far.
Just finished Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Excellent book and a true story. I can see this book being made into a movie.
Just finished Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Excellent book and a true story. I can see this book being made into a movie.
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:43 PM
Room - very, compelling, strange and different story.
Posted By: Queen Bee
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 04:58 PM
I'm reading The Help - I cant get into it although I have heard it is a great book
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 06:26 PM
Originally Posted By: TriAthleteKitten
I know!
I love Myron and Win. I may have to reread those.
I love Myron and Win. I may have to reread those.
This is the series I'm starting. *sigh*
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 06:32 PM
You'll love those, Tigg.
Posted By: madukes
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/07/11 06:39 PM
Some book written by a pharmacist about drug interactions/supplements
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/08/11 02:43 PM
Just finished Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Excellent book....
my better half started this and can't stop reading. He also finished Harlen Coben's latest and enjoyed it.
I just finished Carola Dunn, Fall of a Philanderer, another fun and quite absorbing mystery "cozee".
my better half started this and can't stop reading. He also finished Harlen Coben's latest and enjoyed it.
I just finished Carola Dunn, Fall of a Philanderer, another fun and quite absorbing mystery "cozee".
Posted By: TXBSA
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/08/11 04:45 PM
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/08/11 06:33 PM
Originally Posted By: tex.gal
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Ooooooh, I love this book!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/08/11 06:38 PM
currently reading a Kindle cheapie called "The Witness Wore Blood Bay." Cute little murder mystery in which almost all of the central characters are horse people. I doubt it will be winning any literary awards, but so far it isn't a complete waste of time, either.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:22 PM
Satori by Don Winslow
Mary Ann in Autumn: A Tales of the City Novel by Armistead Maupin
The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel by Jasper Fforde
Mary Ann in Autumn: A Tales of the City Novel by Armistead Maupin
The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel by Jasper Fforde
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:26 PM
OMG! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jasper Fforde!!!
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:28 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: tex.gal
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Ooooooh, I love this book!
i'm almost thru with THE FIERY CROSS. OUTLANDER is def the best of the series, tho i'm hooked til i'm done.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:29 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Mary Ann in Autumn: A Tales of the City Novel by Armistead Maupin
How is it?
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:35 PM
The First Tycoon (Vanderbilt), by TJ Stiles
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 01:56 PM
Originally Posted By: Just Jay
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Mary Ann in Autumn: A Tales of the City Novel by Armistead Maupin
How is it?
So far, I like it!
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 02:04 PM
I have about a half dozen books to finish, but i want to get back into the Tales stories again.
Posted By: marybrewster
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 02:17 PM
Sylvia Browne's "Adventures of a Psychic".
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 04:13 PM
Originally Posted By: Just Jay
I have about a half dozen books to finish, but i want to get back into the Tales stories again.
I enjoyed the TV version and always intended to read them but haven't yet. I should put them on my Kindle list.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 04:26 PM
Likewise... they are pleasant, easy reads.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 04:27 PM
Originally Posted By: marybrewster
Sylvia Browne's "Adventures of a Psychic".
Is this the gal that was always on Montel Williams, with the bad blonde dye job, the long nails that you could just picture her picking her teeth with, and talked like she had a gravel pit in her throat?
Posted By: Ops
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 04:34 PM
Yep.
Posted By: #Just Jay
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/14/11 04:35 PM
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 11:51 AM
OMD @ Life of Pi!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:02 PM
OMD?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:07 PM
Oh My Dog!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:11 PM
Gotcha!
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:12 PM
Hi TAK.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:20 PM
Hi Geek.
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 12:42 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Oh My Dog!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 01:07 PM
What'd you think of the end, AG?
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 01:09 PM
Wow. Makes you think, that's for sure.
One thing I was disappointed in was that I had the prevonceived notion that the story was somehow going to tie together his three religions (it focused on them so much in the beginning).
that was my only disappointment.
One thing I was disappointed in was that I had the prevonceived notion that the story was somehow going to tie together his three religions (it focused on them so much in the beginning).
that was my only disappointment.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 01:12 PM
So, did it happen? Or was it an hallucination?
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 01:15 PM
I'm leaning toward the latter. I love how it summed up the story with the people in about 15 pages and it took the other 300 to tell the animal story!
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:02 PM
Originally Posted By: Geek, CRCM
Hi TAK.
haha i just figured out what "TAK" means
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:09 PM
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:10 PM
so slow today...
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:12 PM
just today?
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:12 PM
yep
Posted By: edAudit
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:13 PM
Tak is an extradimensional entity existing within the Stephen King Universe. Its activities are limited to the Stephen King and Richard Bachman novels Desperation and The Regulators, respectively (two books which are, in fact, parallel worlds of one other).
from wiki
from wiki
Posted By: A_G
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/15/11 02:21 PM
<---- read Desperation.
Unlike most other King books I've read. I couldn't believe the religious undertones in favor of God! I loved, loved, loved the ending!
Unlike most other King books I've read. I couldn't believe the religious undertones in favor of God! I loved, loved, loved the ending!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/20/11 02:26 PM
Originally Posted By: Just Jay
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Mary Ann in Autumn: A Tales of the City Novel by Armistead Maupin
How is it?
It is *fantastic*!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/21/11 12:06 PM
Originally Posted By: TriAthleteKitten
OMG! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jasper Fforde!!!
I can see why. I really enjoyed The Eyre Affair.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/21/11 12:18 PM
He's very clever with his words. Very creative.
It was fun to read Jane Eyre after and recognize the places Thursday "interfered".
It was fun to read Jane Eyre after and recognize the places Thursday "interfered".
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/21/11 12:33 PM
Began Clive Cussler's "the Silent Sea" last night. You really don't have to think when reading Clive Cussler - you simple enjoy the adventure. Too much thinking going on at work right now.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/21/11 12:46 PM
I finally got around to starting on "The Lost Symbol" this weekend. Pretty good so far. Long, but good.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/21/11 02:02 PM
I havent read it yet. I'll have to be in the mood for it. Right now dragon brain candy is making me happy.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 02:10 PM
Still re-reading Game of Thrones (less than a month to go!). And listening to the 2nd book in the Hunger Games trilogy at lunch.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 02:26 PM
Having problems getting into Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Is it worth the effort?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 02:35 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
Having problems getting into Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Is it worth the effort?
I think so. I loved all three books.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 03:08 PM
I agree, Hunny. The first one is really good. The second one was more of a lead in to the third on which was great.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 03:20 PM
It took me 2/3 of the way through Dragon Tattoo to really get interested, Bunny. Just hang in there.
I finished The Lost Symbol last night. Interesting read, but I think the end was a little too neat. Probably just my own feeling on the topic getting in the way, though. Overall a good book....but not Brown's best.
I finished The Lost Symbol last night. Interesting read, but I think the end was a little too neat. Probably just my own feeling on the topic getting in the way, though. Overall a good book....but not Brown's best.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 04:08 PM
Thanks! I'll hang in there.
Hubby is almost finished Lost Symbol and really liking it.
Hubby is almost finished Lost Symbol and really liking it.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 04:17 PM
Sgt. Yorkie and the Case of the Typographical Terrorist
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 04:18 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
Having problems getting into Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Is it worth the effort?
I think so. I loved all three books.
Agree - just keep going and try not to get hung up on the street names and such.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/22/11 07:41 PM
PSA for the other Black Dagger Brotherhood fans: 7 days until the release of Lover Unleashed.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/23/11 02:02 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
PSA for the other Black Dagger Brotherhood fans: 7 days until the release of Lover Unleashed.
::Happy Dance!::
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/24/11 01:44 PM
I have a recommendation for Deek.
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/24/11 01:48 PM
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/24/11 01:49 PM
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/28/11 07:15 PM
The Last Run by Greg Rucka. Pulled me in from the very beginning, finished it in one sitting.
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/28/11 07:35 PM
DOG DAYS by jon katz. i got interested after watching the movie A DOG YEAR. so i then read A GOOD DOG and now this. next - IZZY AND LENORE.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 12:52 PM
Just re-read Looking For Rachel Wallace for a book club discussion.
Posted By: Pale Rider
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 01:34 PM
Jesus of Nazareth by Joseph Ratzinger
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 05:28 PM
I am on a Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle kick, they are all very easy/light reads but she has intertwined the characters from the 1800's, present and future. Definitely has a romantic kick plus her heroines are always more the bluestocking type, not the typical bombshells.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 06:09 PM
I'm hoping to start the latest book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series tonight.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 06:14 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I'm hoping to start the latest book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series tonight.
I started it at lunch. It was really, really hard to come back to work.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 06:37 PM
Deek, did you read the book I recommended?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 07:24 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I'm hoping to start the latest book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series tonight.
I started it at lunch. It was really, really hard to come back to work.
I didn't really have time but I read a few pages of the prologue anyway. I was 15 minutes late coming back to work from lunch but it was worth it!
Posted By: IRA Queen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/29/11 08:40 PM
The Appeal by John Grisham
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/30/11 10:44 PM
Finished "Girl on Fire" and plan to start "Mockingjay" sometime soon. Still reading "Game of Thrones."
Posted By: cheekEE
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/30/11 11:39 PM
I am not a big reader but decided to grab a book for the plane. I picked up Water for Elephants and love it! I just saw previews for the movie and am looking forward to seeing it too.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 03/31/11 08:07 PM
I loved that book too Cheekee. Is Reese Witherspoon in that movie?
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/01/11 01:44 PM
Gold: Being the Marvelous History of General John Augustus Sutter by Blaise Cendrars
embellishes the truth a lot, but even the truth (Wikileaks summary of Sutter bio) is much wilder than I expected from that bit of US history...a quick read.
embellishes the truth a lot, but even the truth (Wikileaks summary of Sutter bio) is much wilder than I expected from that bit of US history...a quick read.
Posted By: thomasj
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/01/11 02:19 PM
When I picked my son up last night he was so excited and said "Dad you have to take me to Wal-Mart, I want to buy a book" I nearly fainted because he has never shown an interest in reading. He got a book from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series and loves it. It is simple and crude - just the thing to get an 8 year old to start reading. Lol.
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/01/11 02:35 PM
Just started Fierce Invalids Home From Hot CLimates
Posted By: TXBSA
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/01/11 04:11 PM
My son has loved the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I can't say I like him reading them all that well, but at least he is reading. He is 7.
Posted By: JacksTigger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/01/11 04:51 PM
Originally Posted By: thomasj
When I picked my son up last night he was so excited and said "Dad you have to take me to Wal-Mart, I want to buy a book" I nearly fainted because he has never shown an interest in reading. He got a book from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series and loves it. It is simple and crude - just the thing to get an 8 year old to start reading. Lol.
My nine yr old loved all those books too.
Then he found the Captain Underpants series--written like it's done by 2 fourth grade boys who like lots of bathroom humor. Again whatever it takes for them to take a interest in reading. He hated reading and now I find him picking up a book and reading without being told.
Now his 6 yr sister is reading (ok mom reads them) the series too.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 02:21 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Finished "The Sentry" by Robert Crais over the weekend.
Just finished this last night, really enjoyed it.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 03:15 PM
It was twisty, wasn't it!
Posted By: Bacon Boy
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 03:50 PM
The Devil's Banker by Christopher Reich. It's actually really good!
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 03:55 PM
Just finished "The Confession" by John Grisham. I really like Grisham's first books, but it seems like he put no effort at all into this one. The characters are cardboard cut-outs, the plot is predicatable, and the book sputters to a "I need to hurry up and get this to the publisher" ending. Really an amateurish novel.
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 03:56 PM
Bite Me! - Christopher Moore
I'm Mc-Lovin It.
I'm Mc-Lovin It.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 04:00 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
It was twisty, wasn't it!
Yep, had to keep reading it through to the end.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 05:10 PM
Originally Posted By: bOatn Shasta
Bite Me! - Christopher Moore
I'm Mc-Lovin It.
I'm Mc-Lovin It.
His stuff is on my TBR list, but I refuse to pay Trade Paper prices for authors I'm not positive I like. I keep waiting to catch something on sale either in the bookstore or on Kindle.
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 06:40 PM
I don't blame you.
I have a loaner copy so it's a free read.
Beware though, the first book I read of his was Fluke and I didn't care for it. Bite me is much better. IMO
I have a loaner copy so it's a free read.
Beware though, the first book I read of his was Fluke and I didn't care for it. Bite me is much better. IMO
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 06:44 PM
Now, if the good folks at Amazon would just get off their keysters and get a Kindle lending-library going (I'm thinking a subscription queue service a'la Netflix), that would be lovely.
ETA: a friend of mine has read a few of his books and told me to start with either Dirty Jobs or You Suck.
ETA: a friend of mine has read a few of his books and told me to start with either Dirty Jobs or You Suck.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/04/11 09:57 PM
Originally Posted By: KFitz
Just finished "The Confession" by John Grisham. I really like Grisham's first books, but it seems like he put no effort at all into this one. The characters are cardboard cut-outs, the plot is predicatable, and the book sputters to a "I need to hurry up and get this to the publisher" ending. Really an amateurish novel.
I totally agree with you! I gave up reading him somewhere along about The Testament. I've tried one or two since then ("The Appeal"- HORRIBLE) and he has just gotten so 'phone it in'. Which is too bad, because I LOVED his original stuff like "The Firm" and "Pelican Brief" and the one about the death penalty.
Oh and if you haven't tried David Baldacci yet, you should - he's a lot like good Grisham. Earlier books more so than the last couple of years, but definitely worth a read.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/07/11 01:17 PM
The Money Dragon by Pam Chun - excellent story of one huge, successful Chinese family in early, pre-state Hawaii.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/07/11 02:45 PM
Question: How do you give the gift of a book via Kindle? There's a book that my brother should really have, and he uses a kindle - anything the equivilent of wrapping it up and making a presentation of it?
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/07/11 10:29 PM
When you click on a book in the Kindle section you have the option to purchase or give as a gift (you'd need an Amazon account set up so you can pay for it). You'll need to enter your brother's email address (that goes with his Kindle account). No wrappiing it up but you can include a message for him.
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 01:17 PM
Or you could get him a gift certificate from Amazon and let him purchase it himself!
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 01:23 PM
Just finished Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I didn't like the subject matter of part of the book, and it seems it carries over into the next book also. Being in banking, the ending kind of freaked me out.
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 01:32 PM
Hunny, aside from the subject matter (unfortunate as it is it definitely defines her character and plays out in future text), how did you like the book?
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 01:48 PM
Thanks for the suggestions!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 04:51 PM
I am reading the 3rd book in the Body Farm series by Jefferson Bass. I came across one on the best seller list and went back to find the 1st in the series. I guess I would say they are pretty good, if you like forensic thrillers, some areas are a little slow but the characters are quite funny. You can almost see the 2 different writers in the books.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 05:08 PM
Tink, once I got past the intros on all the Vangers, and then 'the stuff' I had a hard time putting it down. Salander is quite something. Someone just told me to immediately pick up #2 and that it starts where this one leaves off.
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 07:15 PM
The Girl Who Played With Fire is Book 2, and it grips you better than the first book. My advice? DEFINITELY read it, but be sure to have "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (book 3) right there when you finish book 2, because you will immediately want to pick up book three, as it picks up immediately where 2 leaves off.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 07:24 PM
We have #2 but not #3.
I loved the part with the guardian.
I loved the part with the guardian.
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 07:31 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: KFitz
Just finished "The Confession" by John Grisham. I really like Grisham's first books, but it seems like he put no effort at all into this one. The characters are cardboard cut-outs, the plot is predicatable, and the book sputters to a "I need to hurry up and get this to the publisher" ending. Really an amateurish novel.
I totally agree with you! I gave up reading him somewhere along about The Testament. I've tried one or two since then ("The Appeal"- HORRIBLE) and he has just gotten so 'phone it in'. Which is too bad, because I LOVED his original stuff like "The Firm" and "Pelican Brief" and the one about the death penalty.
Oh and if you haven't tried David Baldacci yet, you should - he's a lot like good Grisham. Earlier books more so than the last couple of years, but definitely worth a read.
A really good Grisham book is "The Painted House." Completely unlike his other stuff. About growing up poor in rural Arkansas.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 07:56 PM
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
The Girl Who Played With Fire is Book 2, and it grips you better than the first book. My advice? DEFINITELY read it, but be sure to have "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (book 3) right there when you finish book 2, because you will immediately want to pick up book three, as it picks up immediately where 2 leaves off.
Excellent advice! I bought the first 2 in paperback, then got a Kindle and bought #3 on that. I loaned #1 and 2 to my brother in law, and I thought he would have a fit when he found out he couldn't borrow #3!
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/08/11 08:15 PM
Originally Posted By: KFitz
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: KFitz
Just finished "The Confession" by John Grisham. I really like Grisham's first books, but it seems like he put no effort at all into this one. The characters are cardboard cut-outs, the plot is predicatable, and the book sputters to a "I need to hurry up and get this to the publisher" ending. Really an amateurish novel.
I totally agree with you! I gave up reading him somewhere along about The Testament. I've tried one or two since then ("The Appeal"- HORRIBLE) and he has just gotten so 'phone it in'. Which is too bad, because I LOVED his original stuff like "The Firm" and "Pelican Brief" and the one about the death penalty.
Oh and if you haven't tried David Baldacci yet, you should - he's a lot like good Grisham. Earlier books more so than the last couple of years, but definitely worth a read.
A really good Grisham book is "The Painted House." Completely unlike his other stuff. About growing up poor in rural Arkansas.
I echo that sentiment - it is a beautiful book (but different genre entirely.)
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 04:28 PM
Listening to Mockingjay and almost finished with my re-read of Game of Thrones (6 days!!!)
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 04:34 PM
Originally Posted By: califgirl
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
The Girl Who Played With Fire is Book 2, and it grips you better than the first book. My advice? DEFINITELY read it, but be sure to have "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (book 3) right there when you finish book 2, because you will immediately want to pick up book three, as it picks up immediately where 2 leaves off.
Excellent advice! I bought the first 2 in paperback, then got a Kindle and bought #3 on that. I loaned #1 and 2 to my brother in law, and I thought he would have a fit when he found out he couldn't borrow #3!
I started #2 and I am already engrossed. We need to get #3.
Califgirl - I heard the Kindle is going to/or has come out with a way to lend books to friends and family.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 04:35 PM
Trying to decide between starting The Help by Kathryn Stockett or The Trouble with Harry by Katie MacAlister.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 04:37 PM
The Help is great! Read it in 2 days.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 04:41 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
Originally Posted By: califgirl
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
The Girl Who Played With Fire is Book 2, and it grips you better than the first book. My advice? DEFINITELY read it, but be sure to have "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (book 3) right there when you finish book 2, because you will immediately want to pick up book three, as it picks up immediately where 2 leaves off.
Excellent advice! I bought the first 2 in paperback, then got a Kindle and bought #3 on that. I loaned #1 and 2 to my brother in law, and I thought he would have a fit when he found out he couldn't borrow #3!
I started #2 and I am already engrossed. We need to get #3.
Califgirl - I heard the Kindle is going to/or has come out with a way to lend books to friends and family.
Yes, there is a way now. But he doesn't have a Kindle - too bad for him!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 05:39 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
The Help is great! Read it in 2 days.
I think I'm going to try and start it tonight!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/11/11 05:59 PM
I started "Vanish" by Tess Gerritsen at lunch today. Pretty good so far, and a fairly fast read. I got 91 pages read in an hour, less time for eating and phone calls.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/12/11 02:09 PM
If you like the "Greater Tuna" type of plays, then you'll love the Mossy Creek Hometown series - good easy read about very small town GA life, with contributions by a number of authors.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/12/11 03:01 PM
A little over halfway through The Help. Had a hard time putting it down last night so I could go to bed.
Posted By: KC Danimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/12/11 08:21 PM
American Assassin by Vince Flynn
Posted By: Op_Lady28
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/13/11 08:43 PM
Originally Posted By: thomasj
When I picked my son up last night he was so excited and said "Dad you have to take me to Wal-Mart, I want to buy a book" I nearly fainted because he has never shown an interest in reading. He got a book from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series and loves it. It is simple and crude - just the thing to get an 8 year old to start reading. Lol.
My son loved, those, too. He also loved the "Big Nate" books by Lincoln Pierce. Read one of them in one day! Love when kids share our passion in reading!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/13/11 09:04 PM
Finished Mockingjay! That was a really good series, I enjoyed them. I know a lot of people didn't like the 3rd book but I thought it fit well with the others and wrapped up the story pretty well.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/14/11 12:02 AM
Kindle does have a way to lend books, it is called lendle.com I have borrowed and loan books. Some authors or maybe it is the publishers do not allow their books to be loan but for all you Stephanie Plum fans, the entire series is available (or those that have a kindle and want to read them). I read something yesterday about another book loaning program but I only skimmed the article. I will post the details once I reread the article.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/14/11 12:05 AM
Ok it is not a lending program, it is a site where you can get free e-books for kindle, nook, computer etc. You can also get audio books too. Here is the link: Enjoy!!!
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/14/11 10:24 AM
The Last Child, by John Hart
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/15/11 02:04 PM
another biographical novel of a fascinating life: Annie Chambers, by Lenore Carroll. This novel takes a first person viewpoint of someone who had passed away decades ago, so the author had to develop that imaginary monologue from other research.
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/15/11 03:43 PM
Has anyone else read the Elm Creek Quilts novels? I am reading the newest one, The Union Quilters. I have enjoyed these in the past (my mom is hooked on them and they get passed on to me) but I am having a really hard time getting into this one.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/18/11 12:03 PM
Three Seconds by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellstrom.
I can hardly put it down!
I can hardly put it down!
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/18/11 12:20 PM
The Last Child - John Hart
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/18/11 05:03 PM
Just started "Heaven is for Real" but my daughter brought me "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels" this weekend. She says it's a great love story. And it's true - the family lives in Oklahoma. The author has a blog, www.thepioneerwoman.com and her own cookbook which reads like a story. And it was just announced that she will have her own show on the Food Network.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/18/11 06:44 PM
Getting ready to start "The Poisonwood Bible". a friend loaned it to me.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/19/11 01:40 PM
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness by Chogyam Trungpa
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/20/11 08:12 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
almost finished with my re-read of Game of Thrones (6 days!!!)
Started Game of Thrones over the weekend and I can't put it down. Staying up way too late at night until I asleep reading. It takes a bit of work at first to keep everyone straight. I almost wish I had started a spreadsheet of characters.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/20/11 08:33 PM
Originally Posted By: KFitz
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
almost finished with my re-read of Game of Thrones (6 days!!!)
Started Game of Thrones over the weekend and I can't put it down. Staying up way too late at night until I asleep reading. It takes a bit of work at first to keep everyone straight. I almost wish I had started a spreadsheet of characters.
There are scorecards out there - there's a couple of Game of Thrones apps, for instance, that include who is who. And the HBO website has list of who's who too, I think. (You ARE watching the series on HBO, right?? It is BEAUTIFUL.)
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/21/11 05:17 PM
James Crumley, The Wrong Case. Even the darkest of film noir would not do this mystery justice. It's an old-fashioned mystery, excellent, and not for those who are familiar with the ravishes of alcoholism. The main characters wallow in that state too much.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/21/11 08:05 PM
Phoenix,
Thanks for the tip. I looked it up (even though 'darkest of film noir' was enough of a recommendation), and I'll get it from the library. Sounds a bit like Jim Thompson's books.
Thanks for the tip. I looked it up (even though 'darkest of film noir' was enough of a recommendation), and I'll get it from the library. Sounds a bit like Jim Thompson's books.
Posted By: lynnway
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/21/11 09:37 PM
Under the Dome-Stephen King
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 10:52 AM
Just finished "Deal Breaker" (in two days ). Loved it. Moving on to "Drop Shot". Series by Harlan Coben. (I know some of you have read these.)
). Loved it. Moving on to "Drop Shot". Series by Harlan Coben. (I know some of you have read these.)
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 12:07 PM
Myron Bolitar is one of my favorite characters, enjoy!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 12:22 PM
Think of a Number by John Verdon. (for my mystery book club)
The Right Madness by James Crumley (based on Phoenix's suggestion, although the library didn't have A Wrong Case on the shelf on Saturday)
The Right Madness by James Crumley (based on Phoenix's suggestion, although the library didn't have A Wrong Case on the shelf on Saturday)
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 12:34 PM
I'm half way through Treachery In Death by JD Robb - it's good so far.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:06 PM
Patricia Cornwell: The Scarpetta Factor
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:09 PM
When you've finished it, please post your reaction. I kind of burned out on Scarpetta during the last 2 books.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:10 PM
Will do... I am not sure if I like them much anymore... Becoming a bit too unreal.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:20 PM
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I don't think I have it in me to start Hornets Nest. These books are intense.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:27 PM
I took a time out from my marathon reread of Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series over the weekend to work in two paranormal fluffs: Gena Showalter's The Darkest Secret and Sherrilyn Kenyon's No Mercy. They were OK. Now I'm back to Cerulean Sins.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:34 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I don't think I have it in me to start Hornets Nest. These books are intense.
OK, if you made it to the end of The Girl Who Played With Fire, you'll be well repaid for time spent reading the third book. You can't just leave her in a hole with a bullet in her head, can you?
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 01:38 PM
you might want to put that under a spoiler warning, HG. There may be folks in here who haven't read it yet.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 03:37 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I don't think I have it in me to start Hornets Nest. These books are intense.
OK, if you made it to the end of The Girl Who Played With Fire, you'll be well repaid for time spent reading the third book.
I'll second that! Don't you want to know what happens next?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 03:48 PM
Same as Becca, working my way through a reread of Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series. Starting The Harlequinn tonight.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 04:19 PM
Originally Posted By: califgirl
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I don't think I have it in me to start Hornets Nest. These books are intense.
OK, if you made it to the end of The Girl Who Played With Fire, you'll be well repaid for time spent reading the third book.
I'll second that! Don't you want to know what happens next?
I'm afraid when I pick up the 3rd book that I will read the last 50 pages first, then read the book. Yes - I really want to know what happens.
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 05:16 PM
Originally Posted By: Deek, CRCM
Myron Bolitar is one of my favorite characters, enjoy!
Live Wire is out now! A new Myron Bolitar!
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 05:36 PM
I just ordered it!
Posted By: Mr. E.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 05:39 PM
Reading The Judas Strain (book 4 in the Sigma series) by James Rollins. Great thiller, as are the first 3 in the series.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 06:25 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
Originally Posted By: califgirl
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I don't think I have it in me to start Hornets Nest. These books are intense.
OK, if you made it to the end of The Girl Who Played With Fire, you'll be well repaid for time spent reading the third book.
I'll second that! Don't you want to know what happens next?
I'm afraid when I pick up the 3rd book that I will read the last 50 pages first, then read the book. Yes - I really want to know what happens.
oh no! Bad Bunny!
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/25/11 06:30 PM
I can't help it! I need to know what happens at the end of a book - I can't stand the suspense 
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 06:08 PM
One day free of Salandar and I think I'm going to have to go and buy Hornet's Nest. I'm hooked.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 06:31 PM
Diane Mott Davidson "Crunch Time"
Posted By: Bec
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 07:05 PM
Atlas Shrugged
Who knew it was 5,000,000 pages long
Who knew it was 5,000,000 pages long
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 07:27 PM
I haaaaaaaaaated that book.
Posted By: Truffle Royale
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 07:38 PM
I finally got to read Water for Elephants a year after y'all were talking about it. Can I say I wasn't impressed? It was a sweet story and the history, if you can call it that, was cool but I don't see what all the excitement was about.
Posted By: Buddy the Elf
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 08:54 PM
I'm reading Room by Emma Donaghue (not sure how to spell her last name). It's about a young woman who was kidnapped at age 19 and kept in an 11x11 shed with the son that she has with her kidnapper. It's told from the perspective of the 5-year-old boy. It's really good- intense and heartbreaking.
Posted By: Happy Drugs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 09:03 PM
Originally Posted By: Hunny Bunny
I can't help it! I need to know what happens at the end of a book - I can't stand the suspense
I am the same way...I start out saying I am not going to the end of the book....I am going to read it through...then about a 100 or so pages into I have to.
I now have a Literati reader and that makes it hard to get to the end and read it...so I am stuck until I get through!!!
Posted By: Bec
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 09:27 PM
Do you ever find out who John Galt is????
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/26/11 09:49 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Diane Mott Davidson "Crunch Time"
Love the Goldy books - how is this one so far?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/27/11 02:10 PM
Originally Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Diane Mott Davidson "Crunch Time"
Love the Goldy books - how is this one so far?
About 1/3 of the way through - it's not bad. Not as good as the very early books but still a decent story.
Posted By: Kay41
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/27/11 07:43 PM
That's one of my favorites. They just released a movie version, of course it isn't nearly as good as the book!
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/28/11 01:42 PM
Originally Posted By: Bec
Do you ever find out who John Galt is????
Yes, you will. Near the end of the book, he drones on for about 60 pages in a seemingly interminable speech. And Dagny Taggart will encounter him (and that's all I'm saying).
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 04/29/11 02:12 PM
Started Sherrilyn Kenyon's Born of Shadows last night. I'm glad I already read the other three - there's absolutely no set-up in this one. Unless you know the characters and general storyline, you would be lost.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/02/11 01:27 PM
I'm reading "How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack". Those little guys are very smart and very vicious.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/02/11 01:39 PM
I'm about half way through Rule of Nine by Steve Martini. I usually enjoy the Paul Madriani books but this one is like a punishment - not sure if I'm going to bother finishing it.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/03/11 06:44 PM
Just started The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I am so hooked!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 01:50 PM
Listening to "Girl with Dragon Tattoo" and reading the last "Spenser" book Robert Parker finished before he died, "Sixkill."
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 01:58 PM
OOO! Who is the narrator, EGB? I bet it's good on audio.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 02:23 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Listening to "Girl with Dragon Tattoo" and reading the last "Spenser" book Robert Parker finished before he died, "Sixkill."
Sixkill is out already?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 04:53 PM
Kit - It's narrated by Simon Vance. He does a much better job than I would with all the names & places, for sure!
Hroth - Sixkill came out yesterday.
Hroth - Sixkill came out yesterday.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 05:01 PM
Does he have an accent EGB?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 05:39 PM
A bit - British.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 07:42 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Hroth - Sixkill came out yesterday.
Thanks! I'll be reserving that at the library soonest.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 07:46 PM
I'm about halfway through the Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie Macalister.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 08:21 PM
Have I read that one yet?
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 08:36 PM
I got it last night...hope to start it tonight.
Becca...I'm going to say no. It's the one that just came out. Right Sarah?
Becca...I'm going to say no. It's the one that just came out. Right Sarah?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/04/11 08:42 PM
It's the most recent Light Dragon and it just came out yesterday. So far there have been a couple of belly laugh moments!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/05/11 12:50 PM
OK, thanks - I'll have to get that one. I haven't been watching the new release list lately...been a wee bit distracted.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/05/11 01:42 PM
I only got about a 1/3 of the way through it last night. Brom cracks me up!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/05/11 06:01 PM
Finished Unbearable Lightness of Dragons last night. I'll be starting the fourth book in Donna Grant's Dark Sword series tonight.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/06/11 04:57 PM
More Tales of Hoffman by Martin Hoffman
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/06/11 05:14 PM
2nd of an FBI Series by Catherine Coulter (NO! No relation to Ann) The Maze
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/06/11 09:26 PM
Has anyone read Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris (the newest in the Sookie Stackhouse series) yet?
Posted By: DebL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/06/11 09:32 PM
Not yet, I'm waiting for the Kindle price to come down! I'm currently getting my vampire fix from the Anita Blake series by Laurel Hamilton.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/06/11 09:47 PM
How are you liking the Anita's? They kind of suck you in!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 01:44 PM
I havent even read the book before the newest Sookie...I kind of lost interest for some reason. My sister Sarah and I were discussing this last night. She wanted to borrow it from me and was surprised I didnt have it.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 01:59 PM
I am feeling the same way. I'd read all the others. But now I need to go back and read the last one, to remember what was going on. In the meantime I started to watch the series, and since that doesn't follow the same story line...
I do find that I don't read as much in the warmer months of the year. Too much to do outside.
I do find that I don't read as much in the warmer months of the year. Too much to do outside.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 02:06 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
The Right Madness by James Crumley (based on Phoenix's suggestion, although the library didn't have A Wrong Case on the shelf on Saturday)
This was a great book! I have a new author. Thanks, Phoenix!!
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 02:08 PM
Finished Rule of Nine by Steve Martini - total waste of time and money.
Started Lone Survivor yesterday-WOW!
Started Lone Survivor yesterday-WOW!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 02:13 PM
"Queen of the Road", Doreen Orion.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 02:42 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I havent even read the book before the newest Sookie...I kind of lost interest for some reason. My sister Sarah and I were discussing this last night. She wanted to borrow it from me and was surprised I didnt have it.
I didn't like the last book so much so I am kind of leery about purchasing this one at hard cover prices. I read some reviews this weekend and they didn't sound too promising. I'm going to wait it out.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 02:58 PM
I think the reviews I got from you and RR Becca are the reason I didnt buy the last one.
QCL...I dont read as much in the summer either. I'm outside as much as possible.
QCL...I dont read as much in the summer either. I'm outside as much as possible.
Posted By: Dip
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/09/11 04:33 PM
I picked up the newest Dan Brown book when I was at the airport last week-- The Lost Symbol. Good so far.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 01:10 AM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I havent even read the book before the newest Sookie...I kind of lost interest for some reason. My sister Sarah and I were discussing this last night. She wanted to borrow it from me and was surprised I didnt have it.
I didn't like the last book so much so I am kind of leery about purchasing this one at hard cover prices. I read some reviews this weekend and they didn't sound too promising. I'm going to wait it out.
I haven't really liked the last couple of those, so I'm having a really hard time getting interested in the new one.
Meanwhile: I'm in new material limbo, so am still marathoning through the last few Anitas again...as well as watching dailycheapreads like a hawk for any good deals.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 01:50 PM
The Private Life of Chairman Mao
It's by the man who was Mao Zedong's personal doctor for 22 years.
It's by the man who was Mao Zedong's personal doctor for 22 years.
Posted By: DebL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 06:25 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
How are you liking the Anita's? They kind of suck you in!
I definitely got sucked in to the Anita series. I find myself itching to get back to the story to see who she's gonna kill next!
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 06:51 PM
Finished Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest last night - Great Series!
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 07:11 PM
Got my new Kindle - so right now anything that's free! ha!
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/11/11 07:53 PM
Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates - Tom RObbins
did I mention that already? If so, been slow reading lately
did I mention that already? If so, been slow reading lately
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/18/11 08:43 PM
While waiting for my dad to get checked out at the hospital the last couple of days, I read Emily Griffen's Something Borrowed and the her Something Blue. Quick cute reads, I think it will be hard to convey all the nuances of the book to the movie, but I am looking forward to seeing it.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 11:58 AM
Has anyone read Peace Like a River by Leif Enger?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 12:05 PM
The Secret Soldier by Alex Berenson
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 12:52 PM
I thought Peace Like a River was one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I definitely recommend it.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 01:56 PM
Reading "Sixth Man" by David Baldacci and still listening to "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo".
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 05:11 PM
Del - I'm almost finished with it. I'll be reading, loving it, and then BAM he throws something in that just bothers me. I think I understand the reasoning behind the miracles and why Reuben seems so clueless at times, but some of the things floor me.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 05:17 PM
I admist it wasn't always an easy book to read. And the theology espoused does not match mine. There was just something about it that touched me really deeply. I just about wanted to cry sometimes when reading it, and that is pretty unusual for me.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/19/11 06:46 PM
I feel pretty much the same. But I'm kind of tired of melodrama. I want a light, funny book.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/26/11 01:17 PM
Not light and fluffy but quite interesting - a series of vignettes/short stories that somewhat follows 4 Canadians from pre-med into their medical careers: Vincent Lam, Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/26/11 09:10 PM
Night Flying Woman and The True Story of Pocohantas- For the history Buffs. I just took a Native American History course, and these were two of the books we had to read for class.
Night Flying Woman is just an amazing read, it follows a young Ojibway woman from birth to being a grandmother during the time of European contact.
The True Story of Pocohantas is good- it is skewed a little anti-european, though thats understandable. I think its an interesting counterpoint to the Disneyized version of Pocohatas that we all know.
Night Flying Woman is just an amazing read, it follows a young Ojibway woman from birth to being a grandmother during the time of European contact.
The True Story of Pocohantas is good- it is skewed a little anti-european, though thats understandable. I think its an interesting counterpoint to the Disneyized version of Pocohatas that we all know.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/26/11 09:36 PM
I read Night Flying Woman in college. Good book. I wonder what I did with it...
I'm currently working my way through Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series.
I'm currently working my way through Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series.
Posted By: swiggles
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/27/11 05:38 PM
The Orchid Hunter by Jill Marie Landis....a cross between the parent trap and tarzan of the apes.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/27/11 06:04 PM
Well, earlier I was reading a comment DD Reds made about my wife, and later his defense of the comment.
Not my favorite piece of literature.
I'll go back to the Alex Berenson book instead.
Not my favorite piece of literature.
I'll go back to the Alex Berenson book instead.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/27/11 09:16 PM
I am reading Stealing Sophie. The author is Sarah Gabriel, it is actually a pen name for Susan King. She is a friend of mine from when I grew up in MD. If you like Highland romance, they are pretty good.
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/31/11 01:44 PM
Over the weekend, I read Graham Greene's novel A Burnt Out Case. 'Cause lately, that's what I feel like.
The novel was good, though. I recommend any of his novels.
The novel was good, though. I recommend any of his novels.
Posted By: GenerousLife
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/31/11 02:09 PM
"90 Minutes in Heaven" on my new Kindle. Love both!!!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 05/31/11 03:55 PM
"Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle". And within about 45 minutes of finishing "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" audio book.
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 12:08 PM
Reading 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. Excellent read about the civil rights movement....
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 12:17 PM
"With No One as Witness" by Elizabeth George... Inspector Lynley series
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 12:33 PM
Just read a sample of A Game of Thrones. I think I'm going to have to break down and buy those.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 01:14 PM
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
Reading 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. Excellent read about the civil rights movement....
Loved it Tink - couldn't put it down. Read it in 2 days. It's coming out as a movie in August.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 01:47 PM
Originally Posted By: Deek, CRCM
"With No One as Witness" by Elizabeth George... Inspector Lynley series
Love love love that series. I did have to skip "What Came Before He Shot Her."
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Just read a sample of A Game of Thrones. I think I'm going to have to break down and buy those.
Welcome to my obsession. The fifth book comes out July 12. As each book is a minimum of 750 pages, I think they'll keep you busy for a little while. And then there's the HBO series adapted from the books, too.
Posted By: Hoosierland
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:10 PM
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
Reading 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. Excellent read about the civil rights movement....
Finished this a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Now I'm trying to decide about seeing the upcoming movie. . .I'm afraid I will be disappointed if they strayed too far from the storyline in the book.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:26 PM
I've been hearing alittle about this "Game of Thrones" - What are they about?
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:29 PM
Originally Posted By: Hoosierland
Originally Posted By: TinkerBell
Reading 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. Excellent read about the civil rights movement....
Finished this a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Now I'm trying to decide about seeing the upcoming movie. . .I'm afraid I will be disappointed if they strayed too far from the storyline in the book.
I'm afraid of that too, but I'm going to go anyway with some of the girls from book club since we read it.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:38 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I've been hearing alittle about this "Game of Thrones" - What are they about?
Power. Who's got it, who used to have it, who wants it (and how badly), and what any given character is willing to do for it.
It's a historical fiction series loosely disguised as science fantasy (it's actually sort of based on the War of the Roses in Great Britain.) Chapters are told from the Point of View (POV) of principal characters, so you get insight from more than one party. It's the kind of story that sucks you in - and don't get any preconceived notions about who is good and who is bad, or who is going to live or die.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:46 PM
Oldie and goodie: The Tall Woman, by Wilma Dykeman - very good, moving story of an Appalachian family 1860s-1880s.
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 03:51 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I've been hearing alittle about this "Game of Thrones" - What are they about?
Like E.G.B, I've gotten a bit obsessed with this series. I was up until 2 AM reading last night, I mean this morning. I'm on roughly page 875 of the third book, which is 1062 pages.
The series is in the genre of fantasy fiction, set in an imaginary world and in a sort of medieval time with kings and knights and folks in armor. No elves or orcs or goblins, though there are dragons.
But that sells the series short. It's about scheming devious people and loyal, principled people, and political intrigue. The characters are complex and interesting, but don't get too attached to any one character, because, as several of the characters say, all men are mortal.
It's told in a series of short chapters, with a third person limited omnicient point of view, focused on a different character in each chapter. Therefore, as an example, you may have a chapter in which the principal character of that chapter visits an inn, and you, the reader are aware that another key person was just there, unknown to the character or the narrator at that point. I'm not explaining that well, but the point of view adds quite a bit to the dramatic tension.
The scope of the stories is enormous, with many plots running simultaneously in different locations. It can be hard to remember who is who, especially since the characters come from large families with unusual names. About halfway though book 3, I thought I had figured out how a couple of the plots would come together, but then a few key characters dropped out of the story.
edit, I was interrupted by work about 10 times as I typed that, so I see EGB beat me to the punch.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 04:28 PM
Thanks for the summary, KFitz. This makes me really want to read the series!
Posted By: Ready to Retire
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 05:04 PM
Just ordered the new Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum book. It will out on June 21.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 05:33 PM
KFitz - There's an app for that ....
Guide to Game of Thrones tells who various people and where various places are (it's more focused on the TV series though so it may not have all the side characters who were either not picked up for the series or haven't shown up yet.)
And Game of Thrones Companion, which is more comprehensive. It has characters, houses, maps, places and religions. I like this one because it asks you right at the beginning if you've read the books and which one you've read through. (This allows you to avoid spoilers based on things that come up in later books.)
Guide to Game of Thrones tells who various people and where various places are (it's more focused on the TV series though so it may not have all the side characters who were either not picked up for the series or haven't shown up yet.)
And Game of Thrones Companion, which is more comprehensive. It has characters, houses, maps, places and religions. I like this one because it asks you right at the beginning if you've read the books and which one you've read through. (This allows you to avoid spoilers based on things that come up in later books.)
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/01/11 05:34 PM
Originally Posted By: Ready to Retire
Just ordered the new Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum book. It will out on June 21.
I have that one on pre-order too. I hope it's good.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 02:54 AM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Just read a sample of A Game of Thrones. I think I'm going to have to break down and buy those.
Welcome to my obsession. The fifth book comes out July 12. As each book is a minimum of 750 pages, I think they'll keep you busy for a little while. And then there's the HBO series adapted from the books, too. Been a while since I found any high fantasy I really enjoyed, so I'm looking forward to these. We gave up HBO recently in the name of Making Life Cheaper, so the series is a no-go, unfortunately. Oh well. I've made myself take a Kindle hiatus while our accounts at the old bank clear out and get everything switched over to the new one, but I wish it would hurry the heck up so I can get some new reading material already!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 02:54 PM
The Killer of the Little Shepherds by Douglas Starr
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 03:40 PM
I have a long car ride ahead of me in a couple of weeks, so I purchased The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo on cd. I haven't read any of these so I thought I would try it out on my road trip. The best part is that is just long enough, 18 hours, to last the entire journey there! Now I just need to find something for the drive back!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 04:10 PM
Get the second book. Or Hunger Games.
Or Hunger Games.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 06:34 PM
I agree with getting the second book.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 07:15 PM
Has anyone read Little Bee?
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 07:39 PM
Oh no, should I take this one back and exchange it for the second? Is it not any good? 18 hours with a bad book may be a little much for me! Well I guess my other option is listening to the boys ask if we are there yet, so maybe I can handle a bad book!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 07:51 PM
No, it's a great book! I think they meant for you to get the second book for the drive back.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 07:54 PM
It's a great book Kori, and you should read them in order. Plays With Fire would be great for the way back. I hope the boys won't be able to hear them. Some of the subject matter would not be appropriate.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 08:04 PM
Right, Kori - once you finish the first you will want to know what happens in the next book, so it's best just to have it lined up and ready to go. Once I get my June audible credit, I'm getting the third book myself.
And I agree with SB - it is NOT family friendly. Especially toward the end.
Once I get my June audible credit, I'm getting the third book myself. And I agree with SB - it is NOT family friendly. Especially toward the end.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 08:18 PM
Originally Posted By: Sunny Bunny
Has anyone read Little Bee?
It's on my Kindle waiting for me.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 08:25 PM
Quick! Read it and tell me if it's good!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 08:43 PM
Ahh ok thanks guys. The boys will be watching dvds and playing video games with headphones on, so no worries about them hearing it. Ok I will get the second for the trip back! This vacation just gets better and better!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 08:55 PM
When you get back we can compare notes - I should be just about done with my trip / listening to the 2nd book as well.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/02/11 09:38 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Just read a sample of A Game of Thrones. I think I'm going to have to break down and buy those.
Thanks for the mention. I just downloaded a sample to check out.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 02:31 PM
Finished Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning very late last night. Ok anyone who has read Shadowfever please pm me and tell me who was the beast Mac killed. I am dying to know, that was a heck of a cliffhanger!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 02:32 PM
Originally Posted By: kms
Finished Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning very late last night. Ok anyone who has read Shadowfever please pm me and tell me who was the beast Mac killed. I am dying to know, that was a heck of a cliffhanger!
Oh no, you have to read Shadowfever to get that information!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 03:03 PM
I am dying here!! I didn't realize it was a series, so I read I purchased the only two Borders had, Dreamfever and Faefever. I started reading Dreamfever, realized it was a series but continued on. I will be reading (and probably finishing) Faefever tonight!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 03:04 PM
It's a good series. I'm trying to think if there is enough background in Dreamfever that would allow you to figure out who the beast is?!?!
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 03:22 PM
I've read them all, and I wish there were more. The storyline has twists and turns you could never imagine!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 03:25 PM
But at the end of Shadowfever didn't she write, "The End...for now"? I can see where she might do a few spin-off books. Or maybe that is just wishful thinking on my part!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 03:38 PM
I went to her website and she is going to be writing one centering around Dani and a couple of other characters. Evidently her Barrons character just won some Alpha male award, and she is going to write a short story from his perspective and put it up on her site!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 04:31 PM
wasn't the very first one DarkFever? I'm trying to remember the order.
Darkfever, Faefever, Bloodfever, Dreamfever, Shadowfever. Is that right?
And Kori - I guessed wrong on the beast. The reveal in Shadowfever was a surprise for me.
Darkfever, Faefever, Bloodfever, Dreamfever, Shadowfever. Is that right?
And Kori - I guessed wrong on the beast. The reveal in Shadowfever was a surprise for me.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/03/11 08:52 PM
I think blood is second and fae is 3rd. I forgot about my trusty kindle I am downloading it tonight!!
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/06/11 12:01 AM
Ok I read Dreamfever thursday night, Faefever, Friday night and Shadowfever Saturday night. It is a very draining series to read but wow were they good.
Dropped them off for my sister to read and she gave me Still Missing by Chevy Stevens. Pretty good so far, I started reading it while getting my pedicure and have a hard time putting it down.
Dropped them off for my sister to read and she gave me Still Missing by Chevy Stevens. Pretty good so far, I started reading it while getting my pedicure and have a hard time putting it down.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/06/11 08:55 PM
Ok I am looking for something new read. I am thinking about starting the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I would love to hear from anyone else that has read them.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/06/11 08:59 PM
I wholeheartedly endorse the Black Dagger Brotherhood series! The Brothers are addicting.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/07/11 05:16 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I wholeheartedly endorse the Black Dagger Brotherhood series! The Brothers are addicting.
What she said.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/07/11 05:26 PM
I have already found out! I read the first one last night, and will be getting the second tonight. I wish I didn't read so fast!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/07/11 05:50 PM
Originally Posted By: kms
I have already found out! I read the first one last night, and will be getting the second tonight. I wish I didn't read so fast!
I think you can give RR Becca and I a run for our money on fast reading!
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/09/11 07:11 PM
Jennifer Carr, the Dewey Decimal System of Love
this is light and fluffy - unless you do as I did, and read it after checking the questions listed in the back. Then I read it while constantly asking about the psychology of the lead character, and that made the book more interesting.
this is light and fluffy - unless you do as I did, and read it after checking the questions listed in the back. Then I read it while constantly asking about the psychology of the lead character, and that made the book more interesting.
Posted By: Buddy the Elf
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/09/11 10:02 PM
I just finished an oldie but a goodie last night: The Green Mile by Stephen King. It's the first King book I've read and I would rank it as one of the best books I've ever read. But be sure to have the Kleenex close by because it's a real tear jerker at the end.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/10/11 03:35 PM
Did you read it all in one volumn, or in the original serial? When it first came out it was released in 6 or 7 thin books. I always thought that was so cool, I actually had several copies of those little books, but have lost them over the years- I would Love to find them again.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 02:28 PM
Finished A Game of Thrones yesterday evening. Immediately downloaded and dove into A Clash of Kings.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 02:35 PM
Told you!!! Do you love it??!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 03:41 PM
Yep. It's a really nice break from all the dark/urban fantasy/romance I've been reading recently. Been a while since I sat down with a good old fashioned swords & horses high fantasy.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 04:01 PM
I can't wait for Book 5 (1 month!) He left us with a big cliffhanger at the end of 4 and I'm dying to see what happens next.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 04:58 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Finished A Game of Thrones yesterday evening. Immediately downloaded and dove into A Clash of Kings.
I saw a preview of "A Game of Thrones" on one of the premium movie channels. Didn't know if it was a movie or a series, but it looked really interesting.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/14/11 06:19 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Finished A Game of Thrones yesterday evening. Immediately downloaded and dove into A Clash of Kings.
I saw a preview of "A Game of Thrones" on one of the premium movie channels. Didn't know if it was a movie or a series, but it looked really interesting.
It's a series on HBO. The first season (finishes Sunday night) = the first book (more or less.) The second season ( = second book) is casting right now and will start filming in a couple of weeks, should start in Feb 2012.
Third season has not yet been announced. ::crosses fingers::
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/15/11 01:00 PM
I hope they are doing a better job with adapting the books for this series than they did with True Blood.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 01:17 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Hroth - Sixkill came out yesterday.
Finished Sixkill last night.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 02:06 PM
Reading "Lies of Locke Lamorra" right now. Getting ready to start re-reading book 2 of Game of Thrones in preparation for the new book next month. Also the new Janet Evanovich / Stephanie Plum book should be out tomorrow so I'll squeeze that in. And I have the 2nd book in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" lined up to listen to while on vacation next week.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 06:23 PM
I'm on the 3rd Game of Thrones book now. I'm not getting anything useful done in my spare time...these things are like crack!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 06:30 PM
Useful things are so over-rated.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 06:36 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Useful things are so over-rated.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 06:32 PM
I haven't read anything for almost two weeks. A definite dry spell for me but I think that RR Becca has convinced me to read Game of Thrones. Hopefully start that sometime this week or as soon as I download it to my Kindle.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 06:56 PM
We'll have to start at GOT support group along about August. GRRM takes so long between books, and the next season of the series won't air until April 2012.
I can already think of several topics that can be discussed once everyone has caught up (providing of course that he does not resolve them in the 5th book.)
I can already think of several topics that can be discussed once everyone has caught up (providing of course that he does not resolve them in the 5th book.)
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 08:21 PM
I'm about half way through Buried Prey by John Sandford - usually fly through his books but this one is dragging. Hopefully will finish this pm so I can start the new Stephanie Plum one tomorrow.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 08:28 PM
I'm holding off on the new Stephanie Plum until I hear some reviews. Unfortunately I haven't been very impressed with the last couple.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 08:45 PM
I may go ahead and buy Stephanie tomorrow. She hasn't disappointed me as badly (yet) as some others have recently.
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 08:49 PM
I've got a couple of those I need to read, will get to them soon.
Right now I just started A Dirty Job, another Chris Moore. Loved "Bite Me!".
Right now I just started A Dirty Job, another Chris Moore. Loved "Bite Me!".
Posted By: Bankbb1, PITA
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/20/11 08:59 PM
I'm reading BOL threads...(duh, what a silly thread)
back to your regularly scheduled reading forum! Bwahahahahaha!
back to your regularly scheduled reading forum! Bwahahahahaha!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/21/11 02:05 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
We'll have to start at GOT support group along about August. GRRM takes so long between books, and the next season of the series won't air until April 2012.
I can already think of several topics that can be discussed once everyone has caught up (providing of course that he does not resolve them in the 5th book.)
I can already think of several topics that can be discussed once everyone has caught up (providing of course that he does not resolve them in the 5th book.)
Sign me up for the support group. Color me officially hooked...sigh.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/21/11 02:42 PM
Okay, I may have to break down and start reading the Game of Thrones series. Had no idea Jason Mamoa was starring in the TV series until I saw an ad for it while on vacation. LOVE HIM! ("Ronan" on Stargate Atlantis, drool, dribble....)
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/21/11 07:21 PM
Its on my to be read next list. I'm sure that if Becca and Sarah are hooked, I will be too.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/21/11 07:41 PM
Next on my list is Fun and Games by Duane Swierczynski!
It's waiting for me at the library!
It's waiting for me at the library!
Posted By: Mr. E.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 01:25 PM
I'm about have way through Game of thrones. I put it down for awhile. Tough read. You have to invest yourself in the story and all the characters. I purposely didn't watch the HBO version. However, seeing the ads, I do like the actor who is playing Ned. I'm currently reading the 5th book in a Bernard Cornwell series. The book is called "The burning land". It's historical fiction set in England around 900 A.D., the time of King Alfred and the conflicts with the Danes. Very good series, if you are into that sort of thing.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 02:52 PM
Just stopping in quick while on vacation! Have to say Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was great, I couldn't wait to listen to the second one on the way home and purchased it to read on days we are at the water parks!!
Posted By: Pale Rider
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 03:18 PM
Ruthless Trust, A Ragamuffin's Path to God by Brennan Manning...
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 04:06 PM
Has anyone read Running with Scissors?
I found it at a yard sale and thought it would be funny but now I'm afraid it will be depressing and depressing is NOT on my reading list right now.
I don't want to crack it open if it will make me sad.
I found it at a yard sale and thought it would be funny but now I'm afraid it will be depressing and depressing is NOT on my reading list right now.
I don't want to crack it open if it will make me sad.
Posted By: Bailey.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 04:20 PM
yes! it's messed up humor. i wouldn't say depressing, but definitely heavy.
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 04:30 PM
Mmmmkeeey, I think I'll set it aside for now.
I'm all for the messed up humor it's just that I need to keep my sunny side right now.
Thanks
I'm all for the messed up humor it's just that I need to keep my sunny side right now.
Thanks
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 04:49 PM
Originally Posted By: bOatn Shasta
Has anyone read Running with Scissors?
Dysfunctional is the word I would use. My mother bought it for me as a gift, not realizing the graphic content. She was rather embarrassed when I lent it back to her to read. I enjoyed it, but it's definitely not "fluffy".
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 05:27 PM
I forced myself through about 1/3 of it and quit. I couldnt do it.
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 06:48 PM
Ugh see?? I think I need not go to the dark side right now. When aspiring to new heights one should not lurk in the shadows.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/22/11 07:00 PM
Yeah it was probably the psych major that made it so interesting to me... analyze, analzye, analyze....
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 01:48 PM
two recommendations -
Mary Roach, Packing for Mars - non-fiction and written with a delightful, wry sense of humor. If you ever really want to know about the research that helped astronauts live in space, and do all of the mundane things we take for granted, this is the book.
David Gibbins, The Lost Tomb - for archaeology and religious history fans, a well-written Indiana Jones adventure. It speculates, what if Roman Emperor Claudius and Herod Agrippa met the historical Jesus, wrote down his words, and kept them in a safe place?
Mary Roach, Packing for Mars - non-fiction and written with a delightful, wry sense of humor. If you ever really want to know about the research that helped astronauts live in space, and do all of the mundane things we take for granted, this is the book.
David Gibbins, The Lost Tomb - for archaeology and religious history fans, a well-written Indiana Jones adventure. It speculates, what if Roman Emperor Claudius and Herod Agrippa met the historical Jesus, wrote down his words, and kept them in a safe place?
Posted By: Dani York, CRCM
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 01:51 PM
Originally Posted By: Phoenix
David Gibbins, The Lost Tomb - for archaeology and religious history fans, a well-written Indiana Jones adventure. It speculates, what if Roman Emperor Claudius and Herod Agrippa met the historical Jesus, wrote down his words, and kept them in a safe place?
This sounds very interesting! I'm reading Karen Kingsbury's One Tuesday Morning. Tear-jerker! It's a fiction story about September 11th. I'm in tears after every chapter.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 04:25 PM
Forces are conspiring against me...I should have finished Game of Thrones by now but am only half way through!!!!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 05:43 PM
Oooh, you have some interesting parts coming up!!!!
Add to my list - reading Dana Stabenow's first Liam Campbell (again) on my iPod.
Add to my list - reading Dana Stabenow's first Liam Campbell (again) on my iPod.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 06:42 PM
Finished the third Game of Thrones today at lunch. I'm not sure where the story is going to go if they don't stop killing main characters!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/24/11 06:36 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Oooh, you have some interesting parts coming up!!!!
I left off at a good part when I had to come back from lunch.
Quitting time can't come soon enough today!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/27/11 08:12 PM
Read the new Stephanie Plum yesterday. It's definitely better than the last few have been, though not quite up to par with the earlier installments. There are some good LOL moments, though.
Overall, I give it 3.5 out of 5.
Overall, I give it 3.5 out of 5.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/27/11 09:14 PM
Finished Black and White by Dani Shapiro.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/27/11 09:33 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Read the new Stephanie Plum yesterday. It's definitely better than the last few have been, though not quite up to par with the earlier installments. There are some good LOL moments, though.
Overall, I give it 3.5 out of 5.
Overall, I give it 3.5 out of 5.
I'm with you on the rating. It was goofy (in a good way) but some of the FTA stuff was just too much and the ending..... grrrrr.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/28/11 09:39 PM
I dont know that I will pay $20 for a hardback if the rating is only a 3.5...I will wait in line at the library.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 12:50 PM
Yeah, I'd wait for library or paperback pricing. If I wasn't already so invested in the series I probably would have waited for paperback.
And I agree with Cowboys Fan - the ending reeked of old cheddar.
And I agree with Cowboys Fan - the ending reeked of old cheddar.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 12:59 PM
I am finally reading "90 Minutes in Heaven." What a fantastic read! I want to wait until the new Stephanie Plum is on an audio book. (I love listening to them while riding the law mower )
)
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 01:06 PM
They had the audio book cd's at the Sam's Club here, QCL.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 02:32 PM
Not quite half way through A Clash of Kings.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 10:42 PM
The perp in the Stephanie Plum was waaaaaay too obvious. Finished that yesterday.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/29/11 11:20 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
The perp in the Stephanie Plum was waaaaaay too obvious. Finished that yesterday.
Yes he was, but the scenes with Ranger were way overdue.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 02:45 PM
Originally Posted By: joyfulone
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
The perp in the Stephanie Plum was waaaaaay too obvious. Finished that yesterday.
Yes he was, but the scenes with Ranger were way overdue.
Oh shoot, now I think I may have to interrupt by reading of the Song of Fire and Ice series to read this!!!!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 03:38 PM
Yeah, there was some waaaaaaaaay overdue Ranger action.
I'm bogged down about halfway through A Feast For Crows.
I'm bogged down about halfway through A Feast For Crows.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 03:41 PM
Carp...I still have half of A Clash of Kings to read first!!!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 05:17 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Yeah, there was some waaaaaaaaay overdue Ranger action.
That alone will be enough for me to go purchase the hardback to read at the lake this weekend.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 05:44 PM
Don't get too excited - the detail didn't hold a candle to BDB.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 05:54 PM
Oh, I'd never expect that.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 06:04 PM
I will say though, the scene in his car made me LOL so hard I snorted.
Posted By: ItNeverEnds CRCM
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 06/30/11 06:12 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I will say though, the scene in his car made me LOL so hard I snorted.
OMG yes! That was great! And I agree, the Ranger action was way past due!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/01/11 01:52 PM
Now reading Town in a Blueberry Jam. Fluff for the beach.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 10:48 AM
Operation Dark Heart by Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer.
The redacted version. I'll have to get the full version.
The editing did have its moments of hilarity, though. Covering one letter in a three-letter personal pronoun does not exactly hide its original form.
The redacted version
. I'll have to get the full version.The editing did have its moments of hilarity, though. Covering one letter in a three-letter personal pronoun does not exactly hide its original form.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 03:20 PM
Finished reading A Feast For Crows this weekend. Now I have to wait a week for A Dance With Dragons to come out.
In the meantime I suppose I'll catch up on cheapreads and the new Kitty the Werewolf.
In the meantime I suppose I'll catch up on cheapreads and the new Kitty the Werewolf.
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 03:27 PM
I just finished "Little Bee"; loved it!
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 03:34 PM
Really Nancy? I'm just about to start it. Glad you liked it.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 06:52 PM
Well, I went to Books a million in Valdosta this weekend and bought the 4 book set of Game of Thrones. Am totally into it. So, the author is going to be like Stephen King's Dark Tower Series and make us wait years between books? Oh well, at least I'll have a lot to read before his 5th book comes out on the 12th and then wait for the 67h and 7th.
Posted By: Fraudman CFCI
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:10 PM
Just started "This Time We Win,Tet Revisted" by James Robbins. So far, so good!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:17 PM
Okay. Game of Thrones. What genre is it? Y'all have me curious.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:18 PM
Medieval fantasy. Think War of the Roses meets King Arthur.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:21 PM
Ooooo! I love medieval books and totally obsessed with King Arthur. I watched the "Camelot" series Showtime or Starz recently aired. It was completely different from any of the Camelot stories of the past.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:24 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Medieval fantasy. Think War of the Roses meets King Arthur.
That's not usually a genre I read. But it seems they are good enough that I will have to branch out. Thanks!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:38 PM
I finished A Clash of Kings (book #2 in the Game of Thrones series) on Saturday. I was going to take a break in between two and three and read something lighter but the next thing I knew I was a couple hundred pages into book three!!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:38 PM
Reading in book format - Clash of Kings (re-read)
Reading on iTouch - Dana Stabenow "Fire and Ice" (which I think is actually a re-read too.)
Listening to - Girl who Played with Fire
Reading on iTouch - Dana Stabenow "Fire and Ice" (which I think is actually a re-read too.)
Listening to - Girl who Played with Fire
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:40 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Ooooo! I love medieval books and totally obsessed with King Arthur. I watched the "Camelot" series Showtime or Starz recently aired. It was completely different from any of the Camelot stories of the past.
These don't actually have anything to do with Camelot, but the setting is similar (knights, lords, etc.). The world is total fantasy. The political intrigue & court maneuvering are sort of War of the Roses/Shakespearian tragedy.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 07:53 PM
When you say "War of the Roses" I think of the Michael Douglass/Kathleen Turner movie!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 08:10 PM
Well there are similar amounts of tension (and destruction) in parts of the books......
Once Book 5 is out we need to set up a separate thread to discuss, for those of us who are current.....
Once Book 5 is out we need to set up a separate thread to discuss, for those of us who are current.....
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 08:19 PM
Count me in.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/05/11 08:23 PM
Me too.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/06/11 12:41 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Operation Dark Heart by Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer.
The redacted version. I'll have to get the full version.
The editing did have its moments of hilarity, though. Covering one letter in a three-letter personal pronoun does not exactly hide its original form.
The redacted version
. I'll have to get the full version.The editing did have its moments of hilarity, though. Covering one letter in a three-letter personal pronoun does not exactly hide its original form.
OK, I went through the un-edited version. Some of the redactions I can understand. Some don't make a lot of sense. My favorite, though, was redacting Ned Beatty's name in a movie reference.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/06/11 12:45 PM
Just finished The Hunger Games trilogy. While I LOVED the first book... I was not satisfied with the way she ended things in Mokingjay. I wasn't expecting a "happy" ending, but it left me feeling flat, nothing at all. Bummer.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/06/11 10:11 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Well there are similar amounts of tension (and destruction) in parts of the books......
Once Book 5 is out we need to set up a separate thread to discuss, for those of us who are current.....
Once Book 5 is out we need to set up a separate thread to discuss, for those of us who are current.....
Count me in too...Im reading as fast as I can but am still on Book 1.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/07/11 01:03 PM
Thank you all so very much! I'm staying up way too late at night reading this book.... I don't know if I can get thru all 4 by July 12th when book 5 comes out. Made the mistake of watching some reviews of the HBO series on YouTube and got ahead of where I was in the book - the series seems to follow the book rather closely.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/07/11 02:20 PM
I'm fairly certain I won't be through the first four by next Tuesday. Storm of Swords is over 900 pages. Seems to be taking me about a week per book and that is slow for me. Of course, life does get in the way sometimes.
Posted By: QCL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/08/11 03:35 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Yeah, there was some waaaaaaaaay overdue Ranger action.
That alone will be enough for me to go purchase the hardback to read at the lake this weekend.
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Don't get too excited - the detail didn't hold a candle to BDB.
BDB?
I did enjoy this latest Plum book, and did I read right, the next one is out in November? We don't have to wait a whole year this time?
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/08/11 05:21 PM
Black Dagger Brotherhood...
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/11/11 04:21 PM
another well-written, old-fashioned mystery with an interesting plot and interesting characters: Tom Schreck, On the Ropes.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/11/11 05:33 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Ooooo! I love medieval books and totally obsessed with King Arthur. I watched the "Camelot" series Showtime or Starz recently aired. It was completely different from any of the Camelot stories of the past.
Try The Forever King by Molly Cochran. Modern day Arthur tale, but done really really well... 1st in a trilogy. LOVE it.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/11/11 05:49 PM
Originally Posted By: QCL – MamaBEAR
I did enjoy this latest Plum book, and did I read right, the next one is out in November? We don't have to wait a whole year this time?
Someone else was telling me that this weekend but I was out of town and didn't get to check it out. Does anyone have Amazon access from work to confirm or deny?
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/11/11 05:55 PM
Verified via Amazon:
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich (Hardcover - Nov 22, 2011)
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich (Hardcover - Nov 22, 2011)
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/11/11 06:35 PM
Woohoo!
Thanks, Jen!
Thanks, Jen!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 01:50 PM
Today... we DANCE!!!
Posted By: Dazed Auditor
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 02:01 PM
I just wonder when winter will arrive.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 02:23 PM
Not quite half way through A Feast for Crows. I won't be dancing for a few more days.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 02:35 PM
I'm suspending my re-read to Dance. Mine is out for delivery (and my UPS driver doesn't get to my street until 7pm or so, darn it.)
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 02:37 PM
Thanks for the reminder! I need to fire up the Kindle and let it download.
Posted By: Dazed Auditor
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 03:01 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
I'm suspending my re-read to Dance. Mine is out for delivery (and my UPS driver doesn't get to my street until 7pm or so, darn it.)
Are you stalking your UPS driver?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 03:34 PM
I usually do. He's cute.
Posted By: MyBrainHurts
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/12/11 04:38 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Today... we DANCE!!!
Going to Borders after work. I didn't reserve a copy, so I'll be sick if they don't have any.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/13/11 01:17 AM
My copy is HERE!! I don't dare crack it open tonight because I would be up all night.
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/13/11 11:28 AM
Finished Little Bee.
I found it to be a sad, depressing book
I found it to be a sad, depressing book
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/13/11 12:42 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
My copy is HERE!! I don't dare crack it open tonight because I would be up all night.
Started reading Dance yesterday evening. I made myself turn out the light about 12:30.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 01:37 PM
needed a bit of gentle escapism: Farewell to Fairacre – 1993
part of the Miss Read series by Dora Saint.
part of the Miss Read series by Dora Saint.
Posted By: B_F
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 01:55 PM
Currently reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis with a "Bible Study" group. Yowsa!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 02:48 PM
Shut the front door!! Just saw that the final book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle is coming out in November!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 02:54 PM
YAY! Maybe I will have finished Dance in time to read it. ;/
Don't forget about Ghost Story next week, too!
Don't forget about Ghost Story next week, too!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 02:51 PM
I've been diligently reading everyday so I can have Dance with Dragons before Ghost Story!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 02:53 PM
Ghost Story is next week???? YAY!!!
YAY on the final book in Paolini's cycle as well.
I'm still on a Storm of Swords...who knows when I will finish.
YAY on the final book in Paolini's cycle as well.
I'm still on a Storm of Swords...who knows when I will finish.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 03:09 PM
RR Jen, it seemed like it took me forever to read the first four. I'm clipping along pretty good in Dance with Dragons.
Posted By: B_F
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 03:31 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Ghost Story is next week???? YAY!!!
YAY on the final book in Paolini's cycle as well.
I'm still on a Storm of Swords...who knows when I will finish.
YAY on the final book in Paolini's cycle as well.
I'm still on a Storm of Swords...who knows when I will finish.
I thought Paolini had one more after this one?
When you say Ghost Story, are you refering to Dresden Files? If so, I quit watching for when it was coming out, but I can't wait!
Posted By: Mrs. Rizzo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 04:23 PM
Just started a series of books on the Sweet Potato Queens. So far...pretty darn funny!!
http://sweetpotatoqueens.com/
The first in the series is The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love.
http://sweetpotatoqueens.com/
The first in the series is The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 05:09 PM
we listened to one of those on a road trip and laughed our tails off.
Posted By: Tigg
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/19/11 11:00 PM
Read Fade Away and Deal Breaker in the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben while on vacation last week. Loved them both. On to book #4!
BTDub - I seriously think the Kindle makes me speed read. I read the second book in about two days!
BTDub - I seriously think the Kindle makes me speed read. I read the second book in about two days!
Posted By: Truffle Royale
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/20/11 04:20 PM
Without going back and looking, has anyone mentioned reading The Help? Liked the book up until the last page which left me asking "and....????" Daughter thinks it was left open for a sequel. Was blown away by the realization that this happened during my lifetime! My mom's reading it now and is having a hard time believing it's based on fact.
Posted By: sonny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/20/11 05:34 PM
I read "The Help" also. I enjoyed it, but I too was wanting more at the end. There is a movie coming out based on the book.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 04:37 PM
For those of you that are fans of the Fever series, KMM has an interview with Barrons up on her website! I haven't read it yet but I heard it was going to be scorching!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 05:28 PM
Woohoo! I'll have to remember to check that out.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 05:37 PM
I didn't get all the way through it, but it is well very good!
here is the link to it
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.karenmoning.com%2Fkmm%2Fjzbscene.html&h=iAQAGRKdm
here is the link to it
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.karenmoning.com%2Fkmm%2Fjzbscene.html&h=iAQAGRKdm
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 05:43 PM
Still reading "Dance with Dragons". Still listening to "Girl who played with Fire." Making progress in both cases. Enjoying both.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 05:40 PM
I loved listening to the Girl with the Dragon tattoo. I have a Lee Child in the cd player in the car now. I had Spell of the Highlander in the car but it was a little too much to listen to if the kids got in, so I took it out and listened to it while cleaning house the other day.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 08:36 PM
Has anybody read, The Host? I am starting it tonight.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 08:44 PM
I really enjoyed that book. I was a big Twilight Fan so I wanted to read her other book. Totally different from Twilight in a good way. I've heard that it may be made into a movie.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 08:57 PM
Good, I am recovering from a poor book choice, Land of my Heart. It was terribly sad and I need something really good. Yeah, I was just looking it up and they are making it a movie. Is there a sequel?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 09:18 PM
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Has anybody read, The Host? I am starting it tonight.
It was an interesting take on Heinlein's "The Puppet Masters".
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/21/11 09:59 PM
Originally Posted By: kms
For those of you that are fans of the Fever series, KMM has an interview with Barrons up on her website! I haven't read it yet but I heard it was going to be scorching!
I just started the fever series, so far I'm really enjoying it. They had the first one for free for kindle/kindle apps.. I'm just hoping its actually the whole book!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 12:36 PM
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Has anybody read, The Host? I am starting it tonight.
I was a huge fan of the first 3 Twilights, but hated The Host and Breaking Dawn. I found them both to be big let downs.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 01:48 PM
I liked the second half of The Host...the first half was painful. It was not as big of a letdown to me as Breaking Dawn. If Becca hadnt guilted me into it, I'm not sure I would have finished.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 02:25 PM
It was worth finishing just to be able to laugh about Super Bella.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 04:22 PM
more gentle, thoughtful, this time romantic, escapism: Beach Girls by Luanne Rice.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 05:54 PM
Did you all see that Border's is closing/liquidating?
Dead-tree books are slowly going away. Even with my Kindle, I still love dead-tree books. It's sad.
Posted By: B_F
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 08:30 PM
Ok, so the last couple days I spent reading something very easy to read, yet one of the funniest things I have ever read. Normally I try not to laugh and point out other peoples mistakes, but the fact that a professor of history took the time to collect "Mangled moments of Western Civilization from Term Papers & Blue Book Exams" was brilliant. The book is called "Non Campus Mentis" and everyone should read it.
Such wonderful things as "The pyramids were large square triangles built in the desert. O'Cyrus, a god who lived in a piramid, would give you the afterlife if your sole was on straight." "Teddy "J.R." Roseaveld spoke softly,threatened with his big stick, and built the Panema Canal through Mexico. From this the events moved to an ensurpation by Poncho Vidalia" and, my favorite, "The Catholic church sold indulgences as a form of remission control. Luthar was into reorientation mutation. AN angry Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theocrats to a church door. The Pope's response was to declare Luther hereditary."
Seriously, when you remember that all these came from COLLEGE STUDENTS it is even funnier to read!
Such wonderful things as "The pyramids were large square triangles built in the desert. O'Cyrus, a god who lived in a piramid, would give you the afterlife if your sole was on straight." "Teddy "J.R." Roseaveld spoke softly,threatened with his big stick, and built the Panema Canal through Mexico. From this the events moved to an ensurpation by Poncho Vidalia" and, my favorite, "The Catholic church sold indulgences as a form of remission control. Luthar was into reorientation mutation. AN angry Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theocrats to a church door. The Pope's response was to declare Luther hereditary."
Seriously, when you remember that all these came from COLLEGE STUDENTS it is even funnier to read!
Posted By: buggs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 09:38 PM
My daughter teaches history at a local community college. This sounds like some of the stories she tells. Sometimes I just shake my head and wonder how some of these kids were ever graduated from high school.
Posted By: buggs
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/22/11 09:45 PM
BTW, I just downloaded The Sword of the Lord: The Roots of Fundamentalism in an American Family by Andrew Himes. In the book, the author traces the history of Christian fundamentalism in the United States through his own fundamentalist family.
There is some interesting things in here that I did not know. It's funny how quickly folks lose track of the way their particular religion has developed and evolved. I remember when I was a "new" Christian back in the '70s and I was told the Jesus Freak revival I was on the tail end of was a movement to get back to the way things were in the days when Jesus walked on the earth. Boy, was that wrong.
There is some interesting things in here that I did not know. It's funny how quickly folks lose track of the way their particular religion has developed and evolved. I remember when I was a "new" Christian back in the '70s and I was told the Jesus Freak revival I was on the tail end of was a movement to get back to the way things were in the days when Jesus walked on the earth. Boy, was that wrong.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 02:16 PM
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 02:42 PM
Jeffrey Archer "First Among Equals"
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 02:45 PM
Tonight I will be starting "Ghost Story" by Jim Butcher.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 03:03 PM
Is that his real name, Sarah?
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 03:09 PM
Originally Posted By: Kitten:I Tri
"Sadomasochism at its best!"
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 03:12 PM
Originally Posted By: Deek, CRCM
Is that his real name, Sarah?
I believe so, yes.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 04:10 PM
TY.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 04:07 PM
And no Maria, he doesn't write slasher novels!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 06:12 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Tonight I will be starting "Ghost Story" by Jim Butcher.
Ditto. The Westerosi are just going to have to wait until I find out what happens to Harry.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/26/11 06:14 PM
I was amazed I finished A Dance with Dragons last night until I remembered that the last 10% of the book is the history of all the houses and stuff.
I started Ghost Story at lunch and didn't want to come back to work!
I started Ghost Story at lunch and didn't want to come back to work!
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/30/11 08:26 PM
good mystery - Trudy Labovitz, Deadly Embrace
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 07/30/11 08:36 PM
Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/01/11 12:28 PM
Finished Ghost Story this weekend and now am back to Dance with Dragons. I have no idea what will be next.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/01/11 02:05 PM
Gamble by Felix Francis. Books by the "Francis Family" have always been one of my favs. I just started it last nite and it's looking good.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/01/11 02:37 PM
Ooooh. Does it follow Dick Francis' usual patterns? Or is it a completely new line?
Posted By: 3-2-Go
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 05:40 PM
without reading all the prior threads, has anyone read the Twilight Series? Started the 1st book last night.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:32 PM
I have read all of them, the first one is still my favorite. Hope you enjoy them!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:46 PM
I'm currently reading Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I've got some vampire smut lined up for after that.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:49 PM
Vampire smut????? Have I missed a release date?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:51 PM
No worries Jen! Just a couple of cheap books I downloaded to my Kindle.
Posted By: 3-2-Go
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:56 PM
Seems good so far. Thanks.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 07:57 PM
If you like vamps/werewolves/etc, I recommend the Wolves of Mercy Falls triology by Maggie Stiefvater. IMO, the 2nd book is by far the strongest. Fairly light reading too.
Posted By: 3-2-Go
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 08:01 PM
Thanks manimal82, I will look into those when I finish this series. My son read this series first and I really was just wondering what was so exciting about it (he's 11), so I figured I would read them. Thanks again for the recommendation.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 09:05 PM
Manimal, have you read Kitty and the Midnight Hour? there are several Kitty books, and i think they are alot of fun. She's a werewolf who is a night DJ at a radio station, and the couple that are in charge of her pack are real jerks. Drama ensues...
She's a werewolf who is a night DJ at a radio station, and the couple that are in charge of her pack are real jerks. Drama ensues...
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 09:21 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Ooooh. Does it follow Dick Francis' usual patterns? Or is it a completely new line?
Same line. It is on the periphary (sp?) of horse-racing. Very close to what you saw previously. I'm liking it alot except I'm not seeing the "strength" of the lead right away like we've seen in previous books.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 09:27 PM
Originally Posted By: Deek, CRCM
Jeffrey Archer "First Among Equals"
One of my all time favorite authors. If you like it you might try his "Sons of Fortune" if you haven't already.
And Kane and Able
And As the Crow Flies
and The Prodigal Daughter
and The Fourth Estate
.......
Posted By: EmilyAnn
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/04/11 11:59 PM
Going back to the classics - because they're free on Kindle
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Almost done. Loving it.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Almost done. Loving it.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 12:41 PM
Jane Eyre was always one of my Favorites.
Posted By: Mr. E.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 12:43 PM
I'm about half way through The Game of Throngs. It's finally starting to pick up.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 01:17 PM
another lovely, thoughtful novel: Mary Lawson, Crow Lake.
Excellent depiction of the long-term impact of individual acts or events.
Excellent depiction of the long-term impact of individual acts or events.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 01:50 PM
Originally Posted By: Yaz8
I'm about half way through The Game of Throngs. It's finally starting to pick up.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
This sounds like a very amusing mash-up.... ::picturing Jaime in a speedo::
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 01:49 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Originally Posted By: Yaz8
I'm about half way through The Game of Throngs. It's finally starting to pick up.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
If any of you like espionage and thrillers, check out Daniel Silva. He writes a great character called Gabriel Allon. I've read the first 2 books; The Kill Artist and the English Assasin.
This sounds like a very amusing mash-up.... ::picturing Jaime in a speedo::
Posted By: Mr. E.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 02:37 PM
I should have said "Game of Thongs!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:18 PM
I'm in reading material limbo. I finished the 5 Games of Thrones books and am all caught up with both Harry Dresden and Stephanie Plum. I don't think there are any new releases in any of the series that I read for a couple more weeks and none of my Amazon recommendations look very appealing. Any suggestions? I could use something brainless. Maybe some vampire smut?
Posted By: EmilyAnn
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:21 PM
I finished Jane Eyre last night. It was so good! I've added it to my favorites list as well
Posted By: Bomb Mom
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:25 PM
The Dark series from Christine Feheen is vampire smut. The Black Dagger Brotherhood by J R Ward, always a good read.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:31 PM
I've read all the Black Daggers. They are definite favorites.
I've read most of the Feehans. I guess I could pick up with those where I left off. I got tired of them being pretty much the same story over and over again. Yeah, yeah, I know...it's asking too much to have brainless smut AND a decent plotline.
Speaking of JR Ward, her new angel book is one of the new releases I'm looking forward to at the end of the month.
I've read most of the Feehans. I guess I could pick up with those where I left off. I got tired of them being pretty much the same story over and over again. Yeah, yeah, I know...it's asking too much to have brainless smut AND a decent plotline.
Speaking of JR Ward, her new angel book is one of the new releases I'm looking forward to at the end of the month.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:40 PM
Have you read the Memory Sorrow & Thorn trilogy from Tad Williams? They are GRRM-esque with a happier ending / feel to them. A bit smaller, but still enough material in 3 books to keep you busy for a while. AND they're a finished series, so no cliffhangers!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 05:52 PM
I'll have to check those out. I've been out of the high fantasy loop for a while. Game of Thrones is the first HF series (besides Eragon) that I've really gotten into in years. I think they are different enough that I don't just keep comparing them to Tolkein the whole time I'm reading.
Oh, and were you who recommended DiscWorld? I couldn't get into them. It felt like trying to read the script for a Monty Python movie.
Oh, and were you who recommended DiscWorld? I couldn't get into them. It felt like trying to read the script for a Monty Python movie.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 06:20 PM
Tad Williams is not Tolkein, for sure; they are well written and worth a read. (Not that Tolkein isn't too, but these aren't Tolkein.) I actually found TW years ago, well before GRRM.
I didn't love Eragon. So much of that series feels derivative to me, like you can tell what the author's been reading right before he starts writing each book (Star Wars, for example.)
I was one of the Discworld recommenders, I'm sure. I love them, they are such nice little looks at various cultural phenomenons. A whole book about the Post Office? And Phantom of the Opera? And comparative religions?? But they are light, I'll give you that.
I didn't love Eragon. So much of that series feels derivative to me, like you can tell what the author's been reading right before he starts writing each book (Star Wars, for example.)
I was one of the Discworld recommenders, I'm sure. I love them, they are such nice little looks at various cultural phenomenons. A whole book about the Post Office? And Phantom of the Opera? And comparative religions?? But they are light, I'll give you that.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 06:21 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I'm in reading material limbo. I finished the 5 Games of Thrones books and am all caught up with both Harry Dresden and Stephanie Plum. I don't think there are any new releases in any of the series that I read for a couple more weeks and none of my Amazon recommendations look very appealing. Any suggestions? I could use something brainless. Maybe some vampire smut?
I feel kind of strange recommending books to MY book pimp but here goes...I'm not sure if I've mentioned these to you before or if you said you read them but, Tina Folsom has a series called Scanguard's Vampires. They aren't going to win any awards but if you are looking for vampire smut?
Also, they are cheap through Amazon for the Kindle.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 06:36 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
Manimal, have you read Kitty and the Midnight Hour?
I have not read those, thanks for the tip! I will check them out. I am always looking for new material.
Posted By: Bomb Mom
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 07:40 PM
There's also the Anita Blake series (vamps). If your looking for just smut, try Cherry Adair-spy/agent, Diane Palmer-modern cowboy, Linda Howard-just because, Lora Leah-smuttier smut with shape shifters.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 07:46 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I feel kind of strange recommending books to MY book pimp but here goes...I'm not sure if I've mentioned these to you before or if you said you read them but, Tina Folsom has a series called Scanguard's Vampires. They aren't going to win any awards but if you are looking for vampire smut? Also, they are cheap through Amazon for the Kindle.
Also, they are cheap through Amazon for the Kindle. Will have to check those out. I've got a couple of YA books sitting in the Kindle waiting for me to get around to them, but I just can't seem to want to get those started.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 07:48 PM
Originally Posted By: Mad at The World
There's also the Anita Blake series (vamps). If your looking for just smut, try Cherry Adair-spy/agent, Diane Palmer-modern cowboy, Linda Howard-just because, Lora Leah-smuttier smut with shape shifters.
You really don't want to get Sarah and I started about Anita.
Have read a couple of Leigh's shifters..."Breeds" or something like that, right? Genetically engineered? You're right. They are especially smutty smut.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 07:49 PM
My biggest problem is I am always looking for a series. I am rarely content with just one book if I like the storyline or writer's style.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 07:59 PM
manimal, do you like paranormal stuff? Shifters, vamps, etc?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:00 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: Mad at The World
There's also the Anita Blake series (vamps). If your looking for just smut, try Cherry Adair-spy/agent, Diane Palmer-modern cowboy, Linda Howard-just because, Lora Leah-smuttier smut with shape shifters.
You really don't want to get Sarah and I started about Anita.
Have read a couple of Leigh's shifters..."Breeds" or something like that, right? Genetically engineered? You're right. They are especially smutty smut.
My Anita's are getting worn out!
Packed them back in the closest about a month ago for the third time!Jotting down the especially smutty smut to check out later...
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:17 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
manimal, do you like paranormal stuff? Shifters, vamps, etc?
Yes I do. I don't usually go for vamp smut, but that isn't to say I wouldn't read something that others recommended. And no offense to anyone, the smutty smut is good stuff every once and awhile! But if I am going to buy it and keep it, I usually look for a series that goes a little deeper. But then again, everyone defines smut a little different, so for all I know, that is exactly what I have been reading!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:23 PM
Definitely check out Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville series as well as Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson books. Oh, and Eileen Wilks The Lupi. All series (ongoing) and non-smutty.
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:32 PM
Wow thanks!! I haven't read any of those, so this will be a good list to head into the second half of the year with!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:34 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Definitely check out Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville series as well as Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson books. Oh, and Eileen Wilks The Lupi. All series (ongoing) and non-smutty.
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:32 PM
Those are some of my favorites and I was introduced to them through RR Becca. Hence, I call her my "book pimp". If you change your mind about the vampire smut, I can hook you up there too!
If you change your mind about the vampire smut, I can hook you up there too!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:34 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Definitely check out Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville series as well as Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson books. Oh, and Eileen Wilks The Lupi. All series (ongoing) and non-smutty.
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
Have you read Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher? Or The Hollows series by Rachael Morgan?
It took me a while to do my last post because I couldn't decide whether to give you credit or blame you for my fiction addiction!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:41 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Those are some of my favorites and I was introduced to them through RR Becca. Hence, I call her my "book pimp". If you change your mind about the vampire smut, I can hook you up there too!
If you change your mind about the vampire smut, I can hook you up there too! That time will definitely come at some point! I go through phases, as I am sure many of you do. Thanks to you both!
I hope one day I can return the favor
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 08:38 PM
We readers have to stick together!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 09:24 PM
Quote:
Definitely check out Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville series
Thats the Kitty and the Midnight Hour I was talking about.
As far as fantasy series go, I tend less toward vamps and werewolves, and more toward witches and magic. There are a couple series along that lines I like-
Marie Brennan wrote a small series of two books- Originally titled Doppleganger, and Warrior & Witch (recently rereleased as just Warrior, and the 2nd one is Witch.)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE (and have mentioned here before) the Witches of Eliannan series by Kate Forsyth. (a set of 6, then a set of 3)
another one that is kind of strange, but a good read- makes you think a little more then some- Is the Chronicles of Chrestomanci. Wiki page
Posted By: Bagweaver
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/05/11 10:36 PM
I'm sure this was discussed earlier in this thread, but I'm not going back to look for it. Reading "The Help" now. Almost half way through. This is the best book I've read in a long, long time. Now I have to go see the movie!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 12:40 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
It took me a while to do my last post because I couldn't decide whether to give you credit or blame you for my fiction addiction!
Sadly, my own usual book pimp has been trapped in YA land for the last year or so. I haven't really liked the ones she's suggested so far. Teen angst can only hold my attention for so long.
I'm about halfway through the first Scanguards at the moment. I can't decide if I'm enjoying the story in spite of the writing or if it's just fascinating in a train wreck kind of way.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 12:44 PM
Started 2 new books this weekend:
1. Addressing ADD Naturally
2. Spider Bones
1. Addressing ADD Naturally
2. Spider Bones
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 02:37 PM
I finished "Girl who Played with Fire" this weekend and will start "Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" this week. The ending to Fire was a leeeeeeeeetle unbelievable.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:07 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I'm about halfway through the first Scanguards at the moment. I can't decide if I'm enjoying the story in spite of the writing or if it's just fascinating in a train wreck kind of way.
Maybe I like them because they are cheap? LOL
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:22 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
We readers have to stick together!
Just reserved the first two Eileen Wilks books at the library... excited to try something new!!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:29 PM
So what does everyone do with books they are done with? I mean, if I love a series, I keep it to re-read, but what about the others? Do you donate them? Sell them? Just curious since I have a small stash of books I know I won't read again beginning to build in my home.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:42 PM
I am a book hoarder. I have bookcases jammed FULL of paperbacks I will probably never read again, but can't seem to make myself get rid of. It would be different if we had a decent used bookstore where I could trade them in...though my Kindle has very nearly made this option irrelevant.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:47 PM
I donate mine to the Friends of the Library group in my city. They hold book sales several times a year to raise funds for the library. I try to keep only the really good ones, but honestly, I rarely ever re-read a book.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:53 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
So what does everyone do with books they are done with? I mean, if I love a series, I keep it to re-read, but what about the others? Do you donate them? Sell them? Just curious since I have a small stash of books I know I won't read again beginning to build in my home.
If I like the series, I keep it too. If I like the book but don't think I'll want to re-read, I pass it along to someone else; release it via BookCrossing; sell it (HalfPrice Books, or maybe a consignment sale); donate it; or some combination of the above.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 03:56 PM
I either give the books I don't care to keep to friends and/or co-workers or I donate them to the local DAC. They operate a second hand store. I do however, have quite a collection that I can't seem to part with. The Kindle makes hoarding books much easier because no one can seem them!
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 04:42 PM
The technical college was starting a library for their new adult readers - those working toward the GED - and I donated 300 books to that cause. Get credit on your income taxes for that.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 05:20 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I'm about halfway through the first Scanguards at the moment. I can't decide if I'm enjoying the story in spite of the writing or if it's just fascinating in a train wreck kind of way.
Maybe I like them because they are cheap? LOL
It's getting better as it goes, but seriously needs a better editor. Some of these typos and grammar errors are inexcusable.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 07:43 PM
I just spent most of my two-week vacation reading and had alot of fun. I read the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and will start the Girl who Played Fire Soon. I'm about halfway through Game of Thrones. And at someone's recommendation here, I looked into Daniel Westlake and tried one of his Dortmunder (sp?) series - I thought it was hysterical and will probably read one in the series periodically.
We've also just watched the first two seasons of True Blood - I read the first Charlaine Harris book awhile ago and enjoyed it - has anyone watched the series and then read the books? Are they still worth reading? We will definitely continue to watch the series, and since it diverges from the books I'm worried about getting my head messed over the two!
We've also just watched the first two seasons of True Blood - I read the first Charlaine Harris book awhile ago and enjoyed it - has anyone watched the series and then read the books? Are they still worth reading? We will definitely continue to watch the series, and since it diverges from the books I'm worried about getting my head messed over the two!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/08/11 08:48 PM
I was a fan of the books long before the show came out. I actually liked that the show was so different because it didn't ruin the books for me. The characters have the same names and the general background/storyline is vaguely similar, but that's about it. The books are better. At least until the last two or three, anyway..they've sucked.
Posted By: *W*W*
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/09/11 02:39 PM
Reading "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. I'm about half way through the book. Wishing I had read this 10 years ago.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/10/11 12:59 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I'm about halfway through the first Scanguards at the moment. I can't decide if I'm enjoying the story in spite of the writing or if it's just fascinating in a train wreck kind of way.
Maybe I like them because they are cheap? LOL
Check out Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney. It was either free or .99. A little cheesey, but the writing isn't bad and it sorta reminds me of the first few KMM highlander books. Granted, I'm only a few chapters into it so far, so I make no guaranties about the continuing quality of writing, editing, or plot.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/10/11 02:22 PM
I'll check it out. I can accept a little cheese when it comes to Highland Warriors. I think that one pops up in my recommendations.
I'm reading Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister. She cracks me up!
I think that one pops up in my recommendations.I'm reading Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister. She cracks me up!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/10/11 02:26 PM
If anyone is on Audible.com, they're doing a 3-for-2 sale right now. 3 books in selected series for 2 credits.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/10/11 02:36 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I'll check it out. I can accept a little cheese when it comes to Highland Warriors. I think that one pops up in my recommendations.
I'm reading Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister. She cracks me up!
I think that one pops up in my recommendations.I'm reading Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister. She cracks me up!
I think that's how I ended up with it.
LOVE MacAlister! I don't think I've read anything of hers that didn't have me snorting with laughter.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/12/11 01:46 PM
better than average "mystery cozee" because the plot involves more characters and more "red herrings": D.R. Meredith, Murder in Volume.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/12/11 01:50 PM
The highlander cheap read ended up being pretty good.
I need to check next week's releases. Seems like there's something coming up soon from one of the series I read, but I can't remember what.
I need to check next week's releases. Seems like there's something coming up soon from one of the series I read, but I can't remember what.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/12/11 01:54 PM
Started listening to the last book in Stieg Larsson's trilogy, "Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest". Glad it is basically part 2 of the last book.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/29/11 03:02 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
We readers have to stick together!
Just reserved the first two Eileen Wilks books at the library... excited to try something new!!
Thanks for the recommendation RR Sarah, I like the Lupi series! My library had the first two, but not the 3rd and 4th. So now I have to go on the hunt for the 3rd and 4th books! I won't read the rest of them (which my library has) until I get the 3rd and 4th read. I admit it took a little while for me to get hooked, but now I am really intersted in finishing out the series!
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/29/11 03:08 PM
Living For God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism, by Joel Beeke
Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh
Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh
Posted By: Confused Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/29/11 06:43 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
So what does everyone do with books they are done with? I mean, if I love a series, I keep it to re-read, but what about the others? Do you donate them? Sell them? Just curious since I have a small stash of books I know I won't read again beginning to build in my home.
There are no good used book stores near you? What a shame! That's where I take mine. Or donate them to the library. But with my Kindle I can't recall the last time I bought a real book...
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/29/11 07:36 PM
CB, I haven't been able to find any close to home/work. I am actually thinking of reselling them through Amazon. That is where I have bought most of my books anyways.
Posted By: CC Gem
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 02:12 PM
Just started the Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum series. I'm on book 3 out of 17. Loving them so far.
Posted By: Pale Rider
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 02:16 PM
After America, by Mark Stein
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 06:40 PM
New Cat & Bones book by Jeaniene Frost out today: One Grave at a Time.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 07:03 PM
Originally Posted By: CC Gem
Just started the Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum series. I'm on book 3 out of 17. Loving them so far.
What is the Stephanie Plum series about?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 07:25 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: CC Gem
Just started the Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum series. I'm on book 3 out of 17. Loving them so far.
What is the Stephanie Plum series about?
Stephanie is a bumbling bounty hunter. Good for lots of laughs though! So, after you finish Eileen Wilks' Lupi series you should read these.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 07:40 PM
Thanks! I will add that to my running list of recommendations!
I'm working on some of the Kitty series while I figure out how to get books 3&4 of the Lupi series. That makes 3 different series I am in the middle of!!
I'm working on some of the Kitty series while I figure out how to get books 3&4 of the Lupi series. That makes 3 different series I am in the middle of!!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/30/11 09:01 PM
Reading "Smoke" by Donald Westlake and listening to "Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" by Stieg Larssen.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/31/11 02:47 PM
Ok guys, need some advice here. I have the Kindle app for my phone, and I got the first book of the Fever series for free. I read it, liked it, and bought the kindle version of Bloodfever, finished it this morning. I want to read the 3rd one, but I'm noticing on my phone I feel like I'm reading through them really quickly, and I just don't know if I have the same satisfaction I get when I finish a paper book. Should I get the third book on the kindle and just go with the flow, or go ahead and buy the paperback version?
I know some of you have read the Fever series, how did you like it? Do you think I'm just reading them quickly because thats the pace of the books?
I know some of you have read the Fever series, how did you like it? Do you think I'm just reading them quickly because thats the pace of the books?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/31/11 03:01 PM
I think that it is up to the individual reader Loralie. Take me for instance, after my first book on the Kindle I never looked back! I don't miss the paper book.
BTW, loved the Fever series!
BTW, loved the Fever series!
Posted By: bOaty
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 08/31/11 03:18 PM
I finished A Dirty Job by Chris Moore last night.
I'm starting Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy tonight.
Heading back to more serious reading.
I'm starting Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy tonight.
Heading back to more serious reading.
Posted By: ItNeverEnds CRCM
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/01/11 05:24 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
New Cat & Bones book by Jeaniene Frost out today: One Grave at a Time.
Yes RR Becca! Got the new one on my nook yesterday and started reading. My favorite comment in the book so far is about Bones, someone refers to him as "Mr. Yummy Pants".
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/01/11 05:49 PM
I'm about halfway through it now. Tyler, the guy who says that line, is my favorite character in this book right now. I still love Cat & gang, but he is cracking me up!
Posted By: ItNeverEnds CRCM
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/01/11 10:05 PM
Yes RR Becca - I'm loving Tyler too, he is too funny. I've got about 70 pages left to go.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 01:35 PM
I finished it last night. I liked it better than the way the last one ended, but think it still lacked the magic of the first 3.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 01:54 PM
I finished it last night as well. And I agree Becca, I was better than the last one. Tyler was a great addition! I hope she keeps him around.
I hope she keeps him around.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 01:58 PM
LOVED Spade's dispatch of the accomplice.
ETA: that ranked right up there with Harry Dresden nearly being killed by a frozen turkey.
ETA: that ranked right up there with Harry Dresden nearly being killed by a frozen turkey.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 02:01 PM
Reading "Armadale" - one of the 50 classics I downloaded for .99. I had never heard of it, but it's pretty good.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 02:07 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
LOVED Spade's dispatch of the accomplice.
ETA: that ranked right up there with Harry Dresden nearly being killed by a frozen turkey.
ETA: that ranked right up there with Harry Dresden nearly being killed by a frozen turkey.
That was great!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/02/11 03:42 PM
I didnt make it to B&N...MUST GO SOON. The frozen turkey made me laugh so hard.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 01:04 PM
There might be a Harry reread in the near future.
One of the guys here at work loaned me "What Einstein Said to his Cook." I haven't started it yet, but it looks entertaining.
One of the guys here at work loaned me "What Einstein Said to his Cook." I haven't started it yet, but it looks entertaining.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 01:34 PM
Twice a Spy by Keith Thomson
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 02:01 PM
I'm almost done with I Am Number Four, I watched the movie but hadnt heard of the book. A friend told me over the weekend that the book was better and that a second one was out.
I didnt make it to B&N this weekend, it's on my agenda for this week.
I didnt make it to B&N this weekend, it's on my agenda for this week.
Posted By: B_F
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 02:12 PM
Just read Blue like Jazz by Donald Miller. Very thought provoking.
Posted By: B_F
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 02:13 PM
Just read Blue like Jazz by Donald Miller. Very thought provoking.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 03:22 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I'm almost done with I Am Number Four, I watched the movie but hadnt heard of the book. A friend told me over the weekend that the book was better and that a second one was out.
I didnt make it to B&N this weekend, it's on my agenda for this week.
I didnt make it to B&N this weekend, it's on my agenda for this week.
I was disappointed with the book, which surprised me because normally the books are always better. I was really bummed. I'm hesitant to pick up the second book, but if you do and like it, maybe I'll give it another shot.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 04:22 PM
I like the book so far, I've got about 10% left according to the kindle. I do find it a bit annoying that its written in the first person present tense, but not enough to not read the next book.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 06:01 PM
New JR Ward fallen angels book out today: Envy.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 06:07 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I like the book so far, I've got about 10% left according to the kindle. I do find it a bit annoying that its written in the first person present tense, but not enough to not read the next book.
Yeah, there is something about the point of perspective that was throwing me. Maybe the second book is worth a shot... I'll have to check it out my library.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/06/11 06:16 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
New JR Ward fallen angels book out today: Envy.
Started it at lunch!
Posted By: CC Gem
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/08/11 07:00 PM
Sorry, I was out for a bit.
They are about a woman that becomes a bounty hunter for her cousin Vinnie out of desperation. She's learning as she goes. They're light, very funny and suspenseful. There are 17 in the series and I have read 4 in 2 weeks.
With three little kids I can't read anything too deep, too many interruptions.
They are about a woman that becomes a bounty hunter for her cousin Vinnie out of desperation. She's learning as she goes. They're light, very funny and suspenseful. There are 17 in the series and I have read 4 in 2 weeks.
With three little kids I can't read anything too deep, too many interruptions.
Posted By: CC Gem
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/08/11 07:01 PM
I was referring to the Stephanie Plum series.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/08/11 07:05 PM
Thanks CC! That does sound entertaining
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/08/11 07:15 PM
The hunky guys that like her, don't forget the hunky guys!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/08/11 07:25 PM
I've read that series up until 12 or 13. I forget where I left off. I thought the writing quality - while by no means great literature to begin with - got bad. It was like the author stopped caring, or something.
Posted By: Mike Baker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/09/11 01:23 PM
My new favorite author is Andy Andrews, author of The Traveler's Gift and the follow up book The Final Summit.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/09/11 02:04 PM
Finished Envy by JR Ward last night. Not sure what is on the agenda next but I better think of something quick because tonight I have a date with my Kindle and my couch!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/09/11 03:05 PM
Originally Posted By: DEL
The hunky guys that like her, don't forget the hunky guys!
Hunky guys is an understatement...just the thought of Ranger...
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/09/11 03:10 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Finished Envy by JR Ward last night. Not sure what is on the agenda next but I better think of something quick because tonight I have a date with my Kindle and my couch!
I had picked up a novella quartet called "Supernatural" with pieces from a couple of authors I like in it before starting Envy. Now that I've finished reading about Ward's hunky angels, I'll go back to that.
Also downloaded a Lee Child "Reacher" short for $1.99 last night, so that will probably be next.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/09/11 03:25 PM
I'll have to check out Supernatural. I think I have a couple of unread books on my Kindle but I can't for the life of me remember what they are right now!
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/12/11 01:22 PM
interesting novel about what espionage may have been like in 1797, involving Britain, France, and a very young USA: The Mistaken Wife, by Rose Melikan
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/12/11 02:19 PM
Dana Stabenow "Though Not Dead". Hard to put down.
Posted By: CC Gem
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/13/11 08:40 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
I've read that series up until 12 or 13. I forget where I left off. I thought the writing quality - while by no means great literature to begin with - got bad. It was like the author stopped caring, or something.
I'm only on five right now, so it's still pretty good. I have heard that before though, that I'm in the best ones right now. Oh well, entertaining for a bit.
Posted By: CC Gem
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/13/11 08:41 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Originally Posted By: DEL
The hunky guys that like her, don't forget the hunky guys!
Hunky guys is an understatement...just the thought of Ranger...
Oh yes! How in the world did I ever leave them out. I lean more towards Morelli myself.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/13/11 09:06 PM
Ranger...Yumm-O!!!! There are a couple of the more recent books in the series (Stephanie Plum) that aren't so good but they are starting to come around again. Seventeen was much better in my opinion.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/13/11 09:04 PM
Ranger.... rowr......
I finished "Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest" this week on audio, and have something else lined up, I have forgotten what.
I finished "Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest" this week on audio, and have something else lined up, I have forgotten what.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/13/11 09:41 PM
New York to Dallas (part of the Eve Dallas series) by JD Robb delivered this morning - can't wait to start it.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/14/11 12:26 PM
Almost finished with Lee Child's Without Fail. Not sure what will be next. Probably cheesey cheap reads or freebies for a bit.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/18/11 10:04 PM
Just finished Jonathan Dixon's "Beaten, Seared & Sauced." Very interesting read.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/19/11 07:28 PM
Diana Wynne Jones, "Howl's Moving Castle."
Posted By: Peepers
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/19/11 07:36 PM
I'm still reading "Decision Points"
I have a stack of other books to read too and I still haven't pulled the trigger on an e-reader.
I have a stack of other books to read too and I still haven't pulled the trigger on an e-reader.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/19/11 07:41 PM
I'm working my way through Kitty's Greatest Hits by Carrie Vaughn. Not sure what is next after that.
Posted By: Bimmer
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/19/11 08:34 PM
Have several books loaded on my tablet, but currently I'm reading Atlas Shrugged and Unbroken.
Posted By: lucyc
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/19/11 09:06 PM
Currently reading The Girl Who Played with Fire. After that I will be reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Posted By: bonette
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 02:57 PM
I'm reading Somewhere in Time, I know it's an old book but after reading What Dreams May Come I figured i would try it out and then watch the movie.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 03:33 PM
Finally broke down and read The Hunger Games after much badgering by a good friend. I might be hooked.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 03:46 PM
The new Castle book "Heat Rises" is on its way. Even though I have a Kindle, I ordered the hardback since several of us share here.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 04:10 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Finally broke down and read The Hunger Games after much badgering by a good friend. I might be hooked.
I have a friend that has been bugging me to read this as well. I'm still thinking about it.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 04:13 PM
^^^ Worth the read. I didn't particularly like how the series ended, but I own all three and will probably re-read them periodically.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 04:41 PM
I've got a friend bugging me about them too. Can we share them on our Kindle?
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 04:48 PM
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday. It's a Kindle freebie and reminds me of the Stephanie Plum series. Only about half way through but it's been pretty funny.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:01 PM
Free? I like free!
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:17 PM
Me too - if the book stinks, delete and move on. I'm trying more and more new authors since they don't cost anything.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:26 PM
Me too!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:31 PM
I don't have a Kindle but I'd be willing to mail the books as long as the borrower sends them back when they are done!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:35 PM
Really? O_o
I'll check with you next time....
I'll check with you next time....
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 05:36 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I've got a friend bugging me about them too. Can we share them on our Kindle?
No idea. If so, I'm game! I've only read the first one so far, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 06:00 PM
I just did some quick research. You can lend books through your Kindle if the publisher allows it. If you look at the product details of the book (where it lists publisher, release date, file size, etc) there is a line item that will say "Lending: Enabled" if the book is lendable. You can only lend to one person and then for only 14 days. I think I'll look into it more tonight.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 06:19 PM
I've been reading books for a review website, so I've been stuck reading some YA, fantasy/vampire/magick stuff. Not my normal cup of tea, but I can appreciate the writing quality.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 06:21 PM
If really trust the person, they can log out of their Kindle/Nook and Log In as you. I'm logged in on my Nook as myself and on my Nook for iPhone as my friend so I can read her books.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/20/11 09:45 PM
Originally Posted By: bonette
I'm reading Somewhere in Time, I know it's an old book but after reading What Dreams May Come I figured I would try it out and then watch the movie.
Somewhere in time- the movie- was my grandfather's favorite movie ever. We watched it together all the time. It was filmed in Mackinac Island MI, which is my favorite place on the planet. I've never been able to afford to go into the Grand Hotel, but I've always wanted to. Had no idea it was a book- will definetly have to be picking that up!!
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 12:13 PM
That was such a good movie! Bring out the tissue time!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 01:24 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
I've been reading books for a review website, so I've been stuck reading some YA, fantasy/vampire/magick stuff. Not my normal cup of tea, but I can appreciate the writing quality.
::like::
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 03:11 PM
I'm glad the Hunger Games books aren't terribly long. I read Catching Fire pretty much in one sitting last night. Will probably be buying the third one tonight.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 03:56 PM
Read Slow Hands last night- Free for Kindle, Harlequin romance smut, but it was a surprisingly good story. I always read fantasy, but last night I was in a romance kind of mood, so I indulged. Finished it in one sitting- about 3 hours- but like I said- it was surprisingly good. Perfect for the beach or a late night with a glass of wine.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 04:26 PM
Smut? I like smut!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 05:35 PM
oh yea, kindle has all kinds of smut for free- this was mild smut- only 3 really graphic scenes, but there are other ones for free that are actually labeled erotica- so whatever your poisen, you can indulge in at least a little. Look under "special collections"
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 05:37 PM
I was going to go get it, but then I remembered that my mother and brother also share my Kindle account and there are just somethings that are better that they don't know....
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/21/11 06:39 PM
Just started the "Fallen" series by Lauren Kate.
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 12:43 PM
Earlene Fowler, Tumbling Blocks.
Posted By: bonette
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 12:47 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Just started the "Fallen" series by Lauren Kate.
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
I loved all three of Lauren Kate's books and can't wait for the next one.
Also have you read, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of the Fallen Angels, there are fout all together with another coming out next year by Casnadra Clare, I really have enjoyed these too.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 01:14 PM
I have seen those at the store before and the hubs always points them out to me. Just checked the library and it looks like they have them, so I'll definitely grab those next! Thanks bonette
The third book (Silence) in Becca Fitzpatrick's "Hush, Hush" sereis comes out in October, and I already pre-ordered it
The third book (Silence) in Becca Fitzpatrick's "Hush, Hush" sereis comes out in October, and I already pre-ordered it
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 01:50 PM
Mozart's Sister, by Nancy Moser. Fictional bio, reminded me of how good the movie, "Amadeus", was. The book does a good job of weaving the facts from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Anna_Mozart
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 03:24 PM
I received an email from Kindle yesterday that many libraries now support Kindles. I just went to my local library's website and, YEAH, they now support them!!!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 04:24 PM
Ours is not, but when I asked she said "hopefully someday". That's better than no.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 04:41 PM
It took me forever to find it, but it looks like my library is now supporting ebooks too! I wonder if it works for Kindle apps????
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 05:27 PM
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:26 PM
My library just got it yesterday- I went home on my lunch break and got another smut book, and Fallen. And yes, it works with kindle apps, I downloaded them to my Android phone. You should have seen me! I was soooooooo excited. Selection is still a little thin, but there are some good books on there.
You should have seen me! I was soooooooo excited. Selection is still a little thin, but there are some good books on there.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:32 PM
YEAH!! Thanks Loralie! I have been going to the library every other week to swap out two books at a time, and it would be easier if I could just read them on my stinkin' phone!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:32 PM
Jim Butcher "Storm Front"
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:34 PM
Oh, excellent! You are going to love Harry and crew.
BTW - that series gets better and better as it goes.
BTW - that series gets better and better as it goes.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:40 PM
I still like reading a book book alot, but I also like having several books on my phone that I can read when I have a spare few minutes.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 07:58 PM
I just started Storm Front too. I have heard great things about this series from multiple people.
Does anyone else read multiple books at once? I started Storm Front on my Nook app on my phone, I started the newest Clan of the Cave Bear book (Can't remember the title) on my Nook at home and have the second Game of Thrones book in process. I guess I just get into different moods so I need different books.
Does anyone else read multiple books at once? I started Storm Front on my Nook app on my phone, I started the newest Clan of the Cave Bear book (Can't remember the title) on my Nook at home and have the second Game of Thrones book in process. I guess I just get into different moods so I need different books.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 08:22 PM
I really can't, not unless its like a textbook and a pleasure book. I've tried, but i have a hard time keeping the stories straight in my head. My 9 year old however can read like 10 books at a time, she's always reading something new.
Posted By: DebL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/22/11 09:45 PM
Originally Posted By: joyfulone
I just started Storm Front too. I have heard great things about this series from multiple people.
Does anyone else read multiple books at once? I started Storm Front on my Nook app on my phone, I started the newest Clan of the Cave Bear book (Can't remember the title) on my Nook at home and have the second Game of Thrones book in process. I guess I just get into different moods so I need different books.
Does anyone else read multiple books at once? I started Storm Front on my Nook app on my phone, I started the newest Clan of the Cave Bear book (Can't remember the title) on my Nook at home and have the second Game of Thrones book in process. I guess I just get into different moods so I need different books.
I do that all the time. I currently am on the second Game of Thrones book also. And Smokin' Seventeen and Sense & Sensibility. Like you said, it's a mood thing.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 12:35 AM
I do. I read one downstairs, another upstairs, listen to something else on my iPod at lunch, and read something entirely different on my iPod while waiting various places.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 12:48 PM
I'm a one-at-a-time book reader. But usually I finish (average length) books in 1-4 days, so that is probably why I'm able to commit like that. If I like a book, I have a tendency to get rather obsessed
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:32 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
I do. I read one downstairs, another upstairs, listen to something else on my iPod at lunch, and read something entirely different on my iPod while waiting various places.
That was me. I used to have one upstairs, one downstairs and one in the car and maybe another that I just couldn't wait to start before I finished one of the others.
Now that I have my Kindle, I still have one upstairs to read in the tub (not a great place to read an e-book!) and then whatever I am reading on my Kindle.
Once in a while I still have two books going on my Kindle if they are very different, maybe a book of short stories and then a novel.
Currently The Girl Who Played with Fire and More Blood, More Sweat, and Another cup of Tea by Tom Reynolds. Just finished Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valen
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:36 PM
A question:
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:44 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
I'm a one-at-a-time book reader. But usually I finish (average length) books in 1-4 days, so that is probably why I'm able to commit like that. If I like a book, I have a tendency to get rather obsessed
Same here. I also have issues with finishing a series before moving on to something else.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:46 PM
Originally Posted By: Rie A
A question:
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
Yes, I do. A movie will also alter characters appearances for me. Twilight was one. I had very different mental images of the characters in Twilight when reading the books. After the movie came out, I cant get my mental Edward back. It's Rob Pattinson...ick.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:49 PM
They're still writing Clan of the Cave Bear series? I thought I had read all of them years ago.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:49 PM
Originally Posted By: Rie A
A question:
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
I see the characters as well. And if I don't like the author's description of a character I will alter it in my minds eye. I know...I'm strange.
I'm also a one book at a time girl.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 01:52 PM
Originally Posted By: Rie A
A question:
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
Sometimes. I also find, if I am reading something that I listened to (or the 2nd book in a series that I listened to the 1st one), that I 'hear' the person who voiced it on the audio version reading along in my head.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 02:46 PM
Originally Posted By: waldensouth
They're still writing Clan of the Cave Bear series? I thought I had read all of them years ago.
It is called Land of Painted Caves and it came out in May I think.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 02:49 PM
Originally Posted By: Rie A
A question:
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
My daughter says she sees the characters, but does not hear them. I asked my parents, both avid readers, and they both looked at me like I was crazy.
I definitely hear the voices. Sometimes I picture the characters as an actor who I like and hear their voice. If anyone has read the Cat and Bones series I picture Bones as Jason Statham, so that is who I hear when he is talking.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 03:24 PM
When you read a book that you have already seen on screen (a movie or TV/Cable series) do you hear the character's voices when you read?
Totally! Which was pretty nice for "I am Number Four". rawr.
Totally! Which was pretty nice for "I am Number Four". rawr.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 03:34 PM
I agree! Have you read The Power of Six? I liked it even better than Four.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 03:50 PM
I'm going to give it a try even though I wasn't too impressed with Four. I often find I like the second book in a series the best anyways
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 03:53 PM
I liked it a lot more. Especially the second half.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 05:46 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Originally Posted By: manimal82
I'm a one-at-a-time book reader. But usually I finish (average length) books in 1-4 days, so that is probably why I'm able to commit like that. If I like a book, I have a tendency to get rather obsessed
Same here. I also have issues with finishing a series before moving on to something else.
Agreed to all of the above. I read fairly quickly, so that makes it easy to go one at a time. I have started a new book before I finish a series, but I try REALLY hard not to.
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/23/11 06:28 PM
I tend to look for series that are already done, or almost done, to start. I hate waiting for the next book!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/25/11 12:48 AM
Jim Butcher "Fool Moon"
Joanne Harris "Gentlemen & Players"
Joanne Harris "Gentlemen & Players"
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 01:07 PM
Originally Posted By: Rie A
I hate waiting for the next book!
Ditto!!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 01:09 PM
Heat Rises by Richard Castle.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 02:55 PM
Agent X by Noah Boyd
Top Secret America by Dana Priest and William Arkin
Top Secret America by Dana Priest and William Arkin
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 08:13 PM
Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?, by James Boice
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 08:21 PM
Originally Posted By: bonette
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Just started the "Fallen" series by Lauren Kate.
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
Back to teenage supernatural lust, my fave
I loved all three of Lauren Kate's books and can't wait for the next one.
Also have you read, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of the Fallen Angels, there are fout all together with another coming out next year by Casnadra Clare, I really have enjoyed these too.
Finshed the first two this weekend (Fallen and Torment), now I'm "in line" for a hold on the third (Passion) at the library. There are 20 of us.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/26/11 08:56 PM
REading Fallen, not very far in, really wish daniel would just tell her he knows her already, the suspense is killing me!!! lol
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 01:39 PM
Since our local library just added Kindle formats I thought I would look up a few books on my "to read" list. There are 91 people waiting for the e-book edition of Game of Thrones
I might just be purchasing that one.
I might just be purchasing that one.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 02:04 PM
91 people waiting for an e book?????
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 04:26 PM
Sara Mills, Miss Match - neat tale (starts a little slowly) of espionage in Berlin right after WWII
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 05:29 PM
Listening: Ben Rehder "Buck Fever". Not sure about this one, it needs to improve pretty quickly.
Posted By: Rie A
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 06:24 PM
nothing like reading a book, only to get to the end and realize it never got better!
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 09:27 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
Heat Rises by Richard Castle.
I just got my copy but haven't had time to start it yet!
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 09:37 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: kitten
Heat Rises by Richard Castle.
I just got my copy but haven't had time to start it yet!
It's next on my list. I love Castle. Funny show last night.
Posted By: WreckEmTech
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/27/11 09:49 PM
I just finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Probably the best book I've read in a long time - it is based on a true story about a Jewish girl in occupied France. Completely heartbreaking and riviting...I could not put it down!
If you need a teen supernatural fix try Amanda Hocking's Trylle trilogy...they are free on Kindle!!! They were on my suggestions after I read the Twilight saga.
I'm trying to figure out what I'm in the mood for now. Hmmm...
If you need a teen supernatural fix try Amanda Hocking's Trylle trilogy...they are free on Kindle!!! They were on my suggestions after I read the Twilight saga.
I'm trying to figure out what I'm in the mood for now. Hmmm...
Posted By: Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/28/11 02:25 PM
Just finished The Help this weekend. Seems there might be a sequel coming? It kind of left me hanging/wanting more. Anyone else agree?
Posted By: VWgirl21
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/28/11 02:31 PM
MJoyner- I completely agree. I liked the book but it did leave me wanting more. Skeeter's adventures in NYC would be entertaining.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/28/11 02:38 PM
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/28/11 08:16 PM
finished Fallen and on to Torment...
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/29/11 01:30 AM
Donald Westlake "Somebody Owes Me Money"
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 09/29/11 01:10 PM
Originally Posted By: WreckEmTech
If you need a teen supernatural fix try Amanda Hocking's Trylle trilogy...they are free on Kindle!!! They were on my suggestions after I read the Twilight saga.
They weren't free for me
But I did get another story for free: Demon Girl by Penelope Fletcher.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/02/11 10:26 PM
Amazon has "Hangman's Daughter" for the Kindle for 99 cents today (it's the Gold Box Deal of the Day.)
I'm now reading "Water for Elephants."
I'm now reading "Water for Elephants."
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 12:07 PM
Over the weekend, I finished Heat Rises.... SO GOOD!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 01:12 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
I'm now reading "Water for Elephants."
I really liked that book, even though it was outside of my typical genre
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 01:39 PM
sweet, sad novel: Pamela Morsi, Last Dance at Jitterbug Lounge
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 01:45 PM
The Affair by Lee Child
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 02:08 PM
The Hour of Dust and Ashes by Kelly Gay
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 05:01 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
Over the weekend, I finished Heat Rises.... SO GOOD!
Don't give it away! I haven't had time to read so I am only through the 1st chapter!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 05:14 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: kitten
Over the weekend, I finished Heat Rises.... SO GOOD!
Don't give it away! I haven't had time to read so I am only through the 1st chapter!
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ron dies.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 05:23 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: kitten
Over the weekend, I finished Heat Rises.... SO GOOD!
Don't give it away! I haven't had time to read so I am only through the 1st chapter!
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ron dies.
That is expected as it usually goes along with some things from the prior TV season and Montgomery died. I already have it figured out that Montrose is connected with the murder in some way.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 05:39 PM
No, I'm just kidding. When the last Harry Potter came out and the disclosure was "a main character dies", I told everyone it was Ron. *evil grin*
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 06:39 PM
OK...you got me!!!!
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/03/11 07:14 PM
A friend of ours had his wife totally convinced that Frodo dies in LOTR - apologized to her for the spoiler and everything. Before seeing it she even remarked to us, "well, I know Frodo dies" and we just kept mum. She felt very foolish when she finally saw the movie!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/04/11 05:44 PM
The Amulet of Samarkand, Jonathan Stroud.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/04/11 07:03 PM
Katie MacAlister, Much Ado About Vampires.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/04/11 08:02 PM
EGB, how many books do you read each week? And where do you find the time?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/04/11 08:22 PM
LOL Cali. Some weeks are better than others. And some books are shorter than others.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/04/11 08:24 PM
Now that RR Becca reminded me of Katie MacAlister's Dark Ones series I'll be starting the fourth book tonight.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 02:32 PM
seems like an excellent [fiction] depiction of all of the raw emotions related to adoptees wondering about their biological parents: Nancy Newman, Disturbing the Peace.
[I'm not in that situation, and don't know anyone who is, so I can't speak from any knowledge.]
[I'm not in that situation, and don't know anyone who is, so I can't speak from any knowledge.]
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 02:48 PM
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick should be arriving at my doorstep today!!!!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 05:25 PM
Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva
Posted By: Trees
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 06:00 PM
I'm reading the series of "The Cat Who" mystery books. They are light and fluffy and that is about all I can digest these days. They were written starting in the 60's.
They are about a newspaperman/sleuth who owns two siamese cats. Somehow the cats are able to help solve the murder mystery in each book. Interesting turns, etc. so the books aren't entirely predictable, at least not in the first 20 pages!
If you like cats/own cats/have dealt with the nature of cats, you may want to grab these. I don't know if they are still in print-probably need to go to your library....
They are about a newspaperman/sleuth who owns two siamese cats. Somehow the cats are able to help solve the murder mystery in each book. Interesting turns, etc. so the books aren't entirely predictable, at least not in the first 20 pages!
If you like cats/own cats/have dealt with the nature of cats, you may want to grab these. I don't know if they are still in print-probably need to go to your library....
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 06:01 PM
I've read those, Trees. They should be at the library. The author just recently died - this year or last.
I like the stories.
I like the stories.
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 06:32 PM
I like them too! The author is Lillian Jackson Braun, and she was writing up until recently.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/05/11 09:58 PM
Count me in. It's a good series of light, entertaining stories.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 12:17 PM
I am reading "Maine" by J Courtney Sullivan, excellent read for women.
Posted By: Ready to Retire
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 03:36 PM
I am reading the new Lee Chil's Jack Reacher book. It is about how he became to be what he is now.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 03:51 PM
Originally Posted By: Ready to Retire
I am reading the new Lee Chil's Jack Reacher book. It is about how he became to be what he is now.
The Affair by Lee Child
finished it last night.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 05:50 PM
Currently reading my daughters "Son of Neptune" book. She's REALLY into the Percy Jackson series, so of course i've read them all too. It's a pretty good series actually.
Going to read Adam's Gift. Saw the Author give a presentation recently, it was very very good, so now i want to read the book.
Going to read Adam's Gift. Saw the Author give a presentation recently, it was very very good, so now i want to read the book.
Posted By: Blade Scrapper
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 05:59 PM
Just started Game of Thrones.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 06:03 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
Currently reading my daughters "Son of Neptune" book. She's REALLY into the Percy Jackson series, so of course i've read them all too. It's a pretty good series actually.
We're reading those too, and are on the last one in Percy's series. I also bought the first 2 Egyptian ones (they had really good deals on them on Amazon a while back.) I haven't gotten the Roman ones yet though.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 06:08 PM
Read the roman ones before the egyptian ones. The Roman ones crossover the greek ones- The Lost Hero is set at Camp Half-Blood, and Son of Neptune is about an amnesiac Percy.
Posted By: Ready to Retire
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 08:47 PM
Originally Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Originally Posted By: Ready to Retire
I am reading the new Lee Chil's Jack Reacher book. It is about how he became to be what he is now.
The Affair by Lee Child
finished it last night.
What did you think? I'm about halfway thru. It appears to be one of his typical books.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/06/11 09:14 PM
I enjoyed it. There's a scene taken straight from one of Stephen Hunter's books in it, a good scene nonetheless.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 12:27 PM
I downloaded Lee Child's Persuader last night. I think it's the Reacher #7?
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 01:48 PM
I've started The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Reading the jacket cover, this is NOT my kind of book. But a friend seems to think I will really like them and my son said it was good. I'm about 50 pages in and not convinced despite my attempt to be open minded.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 01:56 PM
I gave in and read those after much badgering by a friend. I read the first one over two days and then read the second in one sitting and the third in two sittings.
I didn't think I was going to like them either. They pick WAY up after the first few chapters.
I didn't think I was going to like them either. They pick WAY up after the first few chapters.
Posted By: VWgirl21
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:02 PM
I really enjoyed the series. And have to agree with Becca that they definitely start out slow but then really get good.
I heard there is going to be a movie.
I heard there is going to be a movie.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:15 PM
Yes there is going to be a Hunger Games movie!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/
I believe the woman playing Katniss was in X-Men First Class.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/
I believe the woman playing Katniss was in X-Men First Class.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:21 PM
And Woody Harrelson is Haymitch! THAT was good casting.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:24 PM
I thought Hugh Lorrey was cast as Haymitch? (can't see imdb from here)
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:25 PM
Originally Posted By: Trees
I'm reading the series of "The Cat Who" mystery books. They are light and fluffy and that is about all I can digest these days. They were written starting in the 60's.
They are about a newspaperman/sleuth who owns two siamese cats. Somehow the cats are able to help solve the murder mystery in each book. Interesting turns, etc. so the books aren't entirely predictable, at least not in the first 20 pages!
If you like cats/own cats/have dealt with the nature of cats, you may want to grab these. I don't know if they are still in print-probably need to go to your library....
They are about a newspaperman/sleuth who owns two siamese cats. Somehow the cats are able to help solve the murder mystery in each book. Interesting turns, etc. so the books aren't entirely predictable, at least not in the first 20 pages!
If you like cats/own cats/have dealt with the nature of cats, you may want to grab these. I don't know if they are still in print-probably need to go to your library....
If you like cats, I think you would enjoy How to Wash a Cat and Nine Lives Last Forever by Rebecca M. Hale it is part of Cats and Curios Mystery series. It looks like there is a new book out called How to Moon a Cat, I haven't read it yet, but it is on my list Correction: I just ordered it off eBay for $7.84 . I have really enjoyed her books so far.
The main character is an Accountant in San Francisco, she has two cats, she inherits her uncle's antique store, and let the adventures begin.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:27 PM
My sister has read the Hunger Games, and really liked them. I havn't decided if i'm going to read them or not.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:31 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick should be arriving at my doorstep today!!!!
Finished this last night... it was okay, good twist in the end, but it kind of gets blown over like no big deal when I think it should have been HUGE.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 02:44 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I thought Hugh Lorrey was cast as Haymitch? (can't see imdb from here)
Nope, it's Woody. Other interesting casting choices - Stanley Tucci is Caesar Flickerman, and Lenny Kravitz is Cinna (that is NOT how I saw Cinna, at all!!)
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 03:17 PM
Fine...I will keep reading.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 03:26 PM
I'm not convinced I want to read them either Jen. I'll wait on your opinion.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 03:42 PM
It took several months of beligerant badgering by my friend before I gave in and read them. I didn't think I was going to like them at all.
More fool I.
ETA: from the summaries, I thought they were going to be like those "City of..." YA books that she liked so much and I couldn't even finish the first one. I just couldn't get into them. The Hunger Games were completely different once the action starts happening.
But then - as you two know from my Dante Valentine obsession - I tend to like dystopian stories anyway.
More fool I.
ETA: from the summaries, I thought they were going to be like those "City of..." YA books that she liked so much and I couldn't even finish the first one. I just couldn't get into them. The Hunger Games were completely different once the action starts happening.
But then - as you two know from my Dante Valentine obsession - I tend to like dystopian stories anyway.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 04:06 PM
I liked Dante....
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 05:39 PM
Katniss isn't quite so despicable, but she has a similar sort of anti-hero/unwilling participant feel to her.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 06:14 PM
I just cant get past the idea of the government having teenagers kill each other for sport. I typically try to avoid or ignore any government/political undertones in books.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 06:17 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I typically try to avoid or ignore any government/political undertones in books.
That's a theme that carries through the whole series...
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 06:47 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
I just cant get past the idea of the government having teenagers kill each other for sport. I typically try to avoid or ignore any government/political undertones in books.
Yeah, I don't really like political agendas in my fiction either. ETA: that's why I didn't much care for Wicked. This one is more kind of generic good vs evil though if you can get past the government being the villian (think Star Wars instead of Animal Farm).
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:07 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Yeah, I don't really like political agendas in my fiction either. ETA: that's why I didn't much care for Wicked. This one is more kind of generic good vs evil though if you can get past the government being the villian (think Star Wars instead of Animal Farm).
Well said Becca! For me, I just pictured a completely different world where all the rules could be different. (I also didn't like Wicked.)
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:10 PM
I didn't like Wicked either.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:16 PM
HA! I actually liked Wicked, I completely ignored the governmental undertones and focused on the characters. This is going to be interesting.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:20 PM
Whereas in Hunger Games, I could *totally* see the scenario she set up. Combination of The Lottery and reality TV.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:28 PM
Exactly.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:29 PM
Interesting point, EGB. I never thought to see the story through that point of view...
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:30 PM
I LOVED the Capitol civilian characters. Think the author might frown upon sulf-indulgent excess just a little bit?
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:55 PM
Has anyone tried the Tiger's Curse? Someone told me that that book and it's sequel put the first Twilight to shame?!?!?
(Those are strong words to me!)
(Those are strong words to me!)
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 07:57 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I LOVED the Capitol civilian characters. Think the author might frown upon sulf-indulgent excess just a little bit?
But I think she likes those characters, she gives them more heart / soul as the series goes along.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 08:13 PM
I don't mean just the makeup crew, I mean the Capitol citizens in general.
The makeup crew (to me) are portrayed as being very naive.
The makeup crew (to me) are portrayed as being very naive.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 08:23 PM
Oh got it - totally thought you were talking about her team. Yes, naive, but generally good-hearted and they care for Katniss.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/07/11 08:26 PM
I'm also not a big fan of political books, but I actually liked Wicked. I thought the whole dynamic of her living with the wife was really interesting.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/08/11 10:53 PM
2 goodies: Elizabeth Noble, Things I Want My Daughters to Know, and Bette Nordberg, Pacific Hope.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/11/11 01:30 PM
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Has anyone tried the Tiger's Curse? Someone told me that that book and it's sequel put the first Twilight to shame?!?!?
(Those are strong words to me!)
(Those are strong words to me!)
I'm picking the first two up from our library today. I'll let you know how they are...
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/11/11 01:30 PM
Just finished Lee Child's Persuader. Now I'm in literary limbo for a bit. Maybe I'll grab a couple of freebies or cheap reads to get me through the weekend.
Posted By: lynnway
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/11/11 01:53 PM
The Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/11/11 02:31 PM
Thanks, manimal! A friend of mine is going to let me borrow them after she reads them. Our library does not have either and they are over $25 each at our local bookstore. I just hate paying that much for a let down.
Posted By: Bankbb1, PITA
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/11/11 04:08 PM
I have no idea what the heck he will read (Louis L'Amor probably), but my dad, 78 years old, the man who hands me his phone and says "how do you turn this thing on", The man that looks at his PC notebook ans says, "How do you open this stupid thing".......that man, has a NOOK!
Did you feel that...? That SHIVER... That was Satan quivering in the dark, because He11 just froze over!
Did you feel that...? That SHIVER... That was Satan quivering in the dark, because He11 just froze over!
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/12/11 10:48 AM
One for women's book clubs: Jillian Cantor, The Transformation of Things. An easy read with a truly surprising twist at the end.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/12/11 11:06 AM
The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls. Amazing book. A memoir that makes the rest of our parents look absolutely normal...
Posted By: Countess Kiwi
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/12/11 06:06 PM
If you are looking for a light read along the lines of the Cat Who series check out Sofie Kelly and Curiosity Thrilled the Cat. For that matter check out Curiousity Killed the Cat by Blaize Clement who unfortunately passed away recently.
Posted By: PATSGirl74
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/13/11 02:19 PM
Just started reading "Left Neglected" by Lisa Genova. Busy everyday mother trying to get everything done - has an accident and has to learn to still be super woman with a left brain injury .... Only just strated it but so far very interesting. Lisa Genova also wrote Still Alice - about a 51 yr old woman that is dealing with early onset alzheimers disease.
Excellent Author - Very Easy to Read.
I actually read Still Alice in 4-hours
Excellent Author - Very Easy to Read.
I actually read Still Alice in 4-hours
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/13/11 04:52 PM
Stephen King's latest book of short stories - I think its called "dark out - no stars" or something like that. I really love his short stories.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/13/11 06:08 PM
I downloaded the first few books in Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series. Probably start them tonight or tomorrow night.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/14/11 09:18 PM
Walden- Have you read the "Last Rung on the Ladder"- its one oStephen Kings Short Stories. I LOVE that one. I performed it in High school- It worked out really well.
Posted By: Becka Marr
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/16/11 10:34 PM
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. (My grandmother gave me a stack of books, and my mother insisted I should read these. I am actually quite enjoying the first one. )
)
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/16/11 11:27 PM
Ms. Winspear won a major mystery writing award either with that book or one in that series. I read one of hers and really liked it -
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/17/11 01:08 PM
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Has anyone tried the Tiger's Curse? Someone told me that that book and it's sequel put the first Twilight to shame?!?!?
(Those are strong words to me!)
(Those are strong words to me!)
Finished the first one yesterday. It took me until almost 2/3 the way through to really start to enjoy it (which is when the action really started picking up). It has similar teenage love thematics that Twilight does (he's confident, she's not; he's out of her league, she's got an endless supply of self-doubt; etc.). The supernatural/spiritual side of the story is a little far-fetched for me, but it draws a lot from Indian culture and legend, which is interesting to learn about. So far I would say it's a decent read, but holds no candle to Twilight.
I am going to dive right into the second book, which historically is my favorite when I am reading a series, so we'll see how this one goes.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 10:06 AM
Another sweet, well-written story: Summer of Light by W. Dale Cramer. Reminds me that you never know where and when you'll recognize the gifts you have.
Posted By: califgirl
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 03:56 PM
I know a lot of you are Lee Child/Jack Reacher fans. (I haven't read any of these books) I heard an interview this morning on the radio with Lee Child. Tom Cruise has been cast in the lead role of the movie they are filming - it's the 9th book in the series. (sorry if this is old news)
Posted By: Mr. E.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 04:46 PM
Tom Cruise! He is a pipsqueek! Jack Reacher's character is described as a large imposing ex-marine figure. (I think one of the books lists him as 6'5".) I've read all the books and they are very entertaining.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 05:26 PM
No freaking way can Tom Cruise be Jack Reacher. Reacher is so big and muscled that he's literally bulletproof (sort of) in one of the books. Tom Cruise would blow over in a stiff breeze.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 06:56 PM
Originally Posted By: Yaz8
Tom Cruise! He is a pipsqueek! Jack Reacher's character is described as a large imposing ex-marine figure. (I think one of the books lists him as 6'5".) I've read all the books and they are very entertaining.
6'5", 210 - 250 pounds (and ex-Army! don't call him a Marine, you don't want to aggravate Mr. Reacher.... ha ha )
Mark Valley could play him, although he's more handsome than Lee Childs describes Reacher.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 07:02 PM
I dunno, HG - I've always thought his description is pretty hunky in a rough, manly-man sort of way. Kind of a really big Vin Diesel. With hair.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 07:23 PM
How about Jason Statham?
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 07:28 PM
He would probably be a decent Reacher.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 07:35 PM
Sold. Now all we have to do is arrange an unfortunate training accident for Mr. Cruise that leaves him unable to perform in the movie....
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 07:44 PM
Maybe he'll fall off of one of the Lady Gaga platform boots he'll have to wear to be at all believable and break something important.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/18/11 08:19 PM
I haven't read these books, but I may have to start. Especially if I can picture Mark Valley, Vin Diesel or Jason Statham as the main character.
If Tom Cruise is in the movie, I will not be watching it. Even though Jason Staham isn't much taller, I would definately go see it with him.
If Tom Cruise is in the movie, I will not be watching it. Even though Jason Staham isn't much taller, I would definately go see it with him.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/19/11 07:07 PM
Thanks for the update, manimal. Thought it was too good to be true for a book to compare with twilight. Please keep me posted to the next book!!!
Posted By: Bankbb1, PITA
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/19/11 09:00 PM
It appears that I shall try to read All the Pretty Horses (Cormack McCarthy). I have seen the movie (famous last words) and a friend (thanks bOatn) has recommended it. Mr McCarthy is known for his dark side and somewhat verbose style of writing. We shall see if my limited skull jelly is up to it! If you guys dont hear from me in a few weeks....send Igor with a new brain!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/20/11 03:00 AM
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Thanks for the update, manimal. Thought it was too good to be true for a book to compare with twilight. Please keep me posted to the next book!!!
I blew through the second book, and as I expected, liked it better. A very obvious love triangle presents itself, which you can figure out just by looking at the book cover. A lot more action in this book that picks up pretty quickly. There's a wicked little twist at the end, and the author just throws you right over the cliff with it. Overall I recommend... I now have to wait in the hold line at the library for the third book. It might be awhile... I am behind six other people all vying for one copy.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/20/11 01:42 PM
Terry Pratchett's newest, "Snuff".
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/20/11 09:02 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: LilBigTown
Thanks for the update, manimal. Thought it was too good to be true for a book to compare with twilight. Please keep me posted to the next book!!!
I blew through the second book, and as I expected, liked it better. A very obvious love triangle presents itself, which you can figure out just by looking at the book cover. A lot more action in this book that picks up pretty quickly. There's a wicked little twist at the end, and the author just throws you right over the cliff with it. Overall I recommend... I now have to wait in the hold line at the library for the third book. It might be awhile... I am behind six other people all vying for one copy.
I'm glad it gets better! Sorry for the wait. I signed up for the Hunger Games at our library and after all 95 people have read the book - I'm sure the movie will be out. From the reviews on here, I may have to go buy it!
Posted By: Buddy the Elf
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/24/11 04:46 PM
I just started The Stand by Stephen King last night. I'm on chapter 5 and I can tell it's going to be soooooo good. I'm late to jump on the Stephen King bandwagon but I've read The Green Mile and It and I loved both of them. It's nice to find a new author to like!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/24/11 05:39 PM
Devil's Business by Caitlin Kittredge. It's the fourth book in her Black London series. Urban Fantasy. Very dark. Lots of demons, etc...
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/24/11 05:43 PM
I am on a Jodi Picoult kick lately...
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/24/11 05:49 PM
THE STAND by Stephen King is absolutely his best book ever, in my opinion. I've read it so often, its about to fall apart!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/24/11 10:02 PM
I know I'm behind but I just finished Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Traveling Pants Series) and just picked up the 3rd one - Girls in Pants. I'm really enjoying them alot more then i expected too.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 01:02 PM
Been reading the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead from the library on my kindle app. The teenage girl inside me LOVES them
Posted By: NancyF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 01:32 PM
Devil in the White City by Erik Lawson
I'm only about 1/4 way in, but it is really engrossing!
I'm only about 1/4 way in, but it is really engrossing!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 07:19 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Been reading the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead from the library on my kindle app. The teenage girl inside me LOVES them
LOVE!!!! How far are you, aren't they great! My favorite character is Christian I think. I havn't read the last book yet, but I need to...
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 07:38 PM
I am on the third book right now. I love the different levels of tension she builds between each of the characters. For example, when Christian wants to bite Rose and she wants him to, even though they don't like each other... talk about a weird dynamic! And I don't know why, but I keep picturing Dimitri as Native American.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 07:39 PM
lol! He's Russian!!!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/25/11 07:42 PM
I know right! Ah well. Sometimes they just look better in my head than in the book
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/27/11 06:15 PM
Steve Hamilton's The Lock Artist
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/27/11 06:28 PM
Just started The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Good book. Takes place in the late 1700s on a southern plantation. Deals with slavery, indentured servants, etc.
Posted By: doobydoobydoo
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/27/11 06:29 PM
Steve Jobs
then
The Art of War
then
The Art of War
Posted By: FBH
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 03:01 PM
I'm reading the Walking Dead...Yes, the com, er graphic novel - yes, that's it, the graphic novel!
It's very good, by the way...Much different from the tv show, but they're both awesome in their own way.
It's very good, by the way...Much different from the tv show, but they're both awesome in their own way.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 03:54 PM
"Castles in the Air", Diana Wynne Jones
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 03:58 PM
Originally Posted By: Sunny Bunny
Just started The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Good book. Takes place in the late 1700s on a southern plantation. Deals with slavery, indentured servants, etc.
I just ordered that from B&N!
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 04:05 PM
Loved the book, and it's an easy read.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 04:33 PM
The Detachment by Barry Eisler (a new John Rain story!!!)
Ballistic by Mark Greaney
Ballistic by Mark Greaney
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:19 PM
I just finished 2 books by Lindsay Ann Kendal - Bloodlines and Torment. They were 2 of the books I wrote reviews for for a website.
They are the first 2 of a trilogy, and were actually pretty good.
I think they lean towards YA and they include supernatural beings/magic/h3ll/demons... all of which are NOT normally things I like. But, aside from the atrocious editing (or lack thereof), they kept my interest. And I might even read the 3rd one just to see how it ends.
They are the first 2 of a trilogy, and were actually pretty good.
I think they lean towards YA and they include supernatural beings/magic/h3ll/demons... all of which are NOT normally things I like. But, aside from the atrocious editing (or lack thereof), they kept my interest. And I might even read the 3rd one just to see how it ends.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:22 PM
Kindle freebie called "Blood Ties." Murder mystery set in South Dakota. Decent story, good characters, awful editing.
ETA: I'm only about halfway through it at the moment so I reserve the right to change my opinion based on further reading.
ETA: I'm only about halfway through it at the moment so I reserve the right to change my opinion based on further reading.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:24 PM
I finally finished the Hunger Games books...the last two were better than the first.
Does the new BDB book come out tomorrow?
Does the new BDB book come out tomorrow?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:30 PM
I think that Lover Unleashed is released in paperback tomorrow Jen. I see that Lover Reborn isn't scheduled for release until March 2012.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:31 PM
I just started Hunger Games. I'm reserving judgement...
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:34 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I think that Lover Unleashed is released in paperback tomorrow Jen. I see that Lover Reborn isn't scheduled for release until March 2012.
Maybe I'm confused! I only glanced at the B&N email.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:38 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I think that Lover Unleashed is released in paperback tomorrow Jen. I see that Lover Reborn isn't scheduled for release until March 2012.
Maybe I'm confused! I only glanced at the B&N email.
I must admit to a moment of panic when I thought I was missing something so I went to her website to make sure.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 10/31/11 07:42 PM
I just went too...you are correct. Stupid B&N teasing me.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 12:58 PM
New releases today from authors I like:
Lilith Saintcrow's final Jill Kismet book: Angel Town
Christine Warren's Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale
and another highland romance by Anita Clenney Embrace the Highland Warrior
Lilith Saintcrow's final Jill Kismet book: Angel Town
Christine Warren's Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale
and another highland romance by Anita Clenney Embrace the Highland Warrior
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 01:01 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Kindle freebie called "Blood Ties." Murder mystery set in South Dakota. Decent story, good characters, awful editing.
ETA: I'm only about halfway through it at the moment so I reserve the right to change my opinion based on further reading.
ETA: I'm only about halfway through it at the moment so I reserve the right to change my opinion based on further reading.
Finished this last night. It's OK overall and pretty good for a freebie. The main character is a little bit shallow (in development, I mean) and the "tough girl with a soft heart" persona wears a tad thin. I personally could have used less descriptions of her love for smoking, and my original observation about the editing quality stands.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 02:31 PM
Becca, I think that Eileen Wilke's Death Magic is out today too.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 02:35 PM
really? Dang. I thought that was later in the month. I'll have to check!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 02:41 PM
I received an email this morning that it was delivered to my Kindle.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/01/11 04:46 PM
Laced with short proverbs from Old and New Testaments and a fine mystery story: Robert Whitlow, Water's Edge
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/09/11 01:36 PM
Picked up Christopher Paolini's Inheritance this morning. Will start reading it tonight.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/09/11 03:52 PM
Finished Diana Wynne Jones "House of Many Ways" over the weekend and started "Grave Peril" by Jim Butcher.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/09/11 04:07 PM
I should finish Embrace the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney tonight and then I'll be ready to start on The Inheritance.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/09/11 04:14 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Picked up Christopher Paolini's Inheritance this morning. Will start reading it tonight.
I was gonna see if it could be downloaded yesterday and forgot!
Posted By: DebL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/10/11 11:11 PM
I'm still trying to get through the Game of Thrones series. It seems like every time I turn around they're killing off a character that I like. It's so frustrating....and yet I can hardly put them down!
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/10/11 11:43 PM
I got through the 1st book and 1/2 of the second of Game of Thrones. I can't seem to get back into it. I'm reading the Dresden Files books now.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/11/11 02:20 AM
another beach book, both sad and uplifting - Karen White, Falling Home.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 01:24 PM
A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism by Daniel Byam
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 01:30 PM
Is anyone else having trouble with Inheritance holding your attention? I'm getting through it, but it's not consuming my every spare moment like the others did. I keep catching my attention wandering off to other subjects while trying to read, and that's REALLY unusual for me.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 01:40 PM
I've actually been having a hard time with ANY book holding my attention recently. I downloaded "Inheritance" and am reading it on my phone. Nook has an app for android now and I have access to all of the books in my library.
I also downloaded "The Hunger Games" triology,Billy Graham's "Nearing Home",John Calvin's "Institutes" and the friday freebe - "The Journey Home" by Michael Baron.
I also downloaded "The Hunger Games" triology,Billy Graham's "Nearing Home",John Calvin's "Institutes" and the friday freebe - "The Journey Home" by Michael Baron.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 03:02 PM
I havent started Inheritance yet. I'm waiting to borrow it from a friend.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 03:18 PM
I haven't started Inheritance yet. Just haven't had time to read this past week. Hopefully I can get a jump on it tonight.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 03:27 PM
I think I'm skipping Inheritance. There are so many books coming out in the next couple of months that I really *want* to read, and to be honest I found the previous books in the series fairly derivative. Maybe I'll pick it up when it gets to paperback.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 10:20 PM
Just finished the new Nora Roberts - Inn Boonsboro. It was nice. That's it. Nice.
Now reading Winter Sea by Kearsley, Susanna, which was a low priced Amazon Kindle book and I'm really loving it. I not only can't put it down, I will be looking for others of hers after this to add to the TBR pile.
Now reading Winter Sea by Kearsley, Susanna, which was a low priced Amazon Kindle book and I'm really loving it. I not only can't put it down, I will be looking for others of hers after this to add to the TBR pile.
Posted By: cbu3
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 10:29 PM
I've just finished "The Princes of Ireland" and "The Rebels of Ireland" both by Edward Rutherfurd, and tonight I'll be starting "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 11:09 PM
I'm still reading Smut. They are all just quick reads i can get through while working my 2nd job. Kinda wish i had something good to catch my attention right now- but nothin is jumping out at me. Might read my sister's copy of the hunger games eventually...
Also read through the first few chapters of the Help the other night, it's good, just havn't picked it back up...
ugh. I feel so lackluster about reading right now. Which scares me!! lol
Also read through the first few chapters of the Help the other night, it's good, just havn't picked it back up...
ugh. I feel so lackluster about reading right now. Which scares me!! lol
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/14/11 11:41 PM
Just got Kill Alex Cross (James Patterson), V is for Vengeance (Sue Grafton), Crunch Time (Diane Mott Davidson) and still have NY to Dallas (JD Robb) - 3 days until vacation starts / I can't wait!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 01:17 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I'm still reading Smut. They are all just quick reads i can get through while working my 2nd job.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 02:15 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I'm still reading Smut. They are all just quick reads i can get through while working my 2nd job.
The Pocket Watch (The Trinity Saga) by Ronnell D. Porter... the first book was free, I think the rest are cheapies. Not a terrible read... teenage supernatural stuff if you're into that.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 03:12 PM
I got V for Vengeance last night - debating dropping everything else and reading that.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 03:13 PM
Is that Grafton? Is she still good?
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 04:00 PM
Yes Grafton and it can be hit or miss. The last one before this was good though.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/15/11 08:29 PM
TY.
Reading the "The Üncoupling", pretty funny. Can't remember the author right now.
Reading the "The Üncoupling", pretty funny. Can't remember the author right now.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 07:58 PM
Originally Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Just got Kill Alex Cross (James Patterson), V is for Vengeance (Sue Grafton), Crunch Time (Diane Mott Davidson) and still have NY to Dallas (JD Robb) - 3 days until vacation starts / I can't wait!
I just finished Sue's "U" on Monday and started Crunch Time yesterday. Next on the TBR pile is NY to Dallas.
I don't have "V" yet.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 07:59 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I'm still reading Smut. They are all just quick reads i can get through while working my 2nd job.
My good friend calls them Crotch Novels.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 08:35 PM
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
Crotch Novels.
!!!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 10:25 PM
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Originally Posted By: Loralie
I'm still reading Smut. They are all just quick reads i can get through while working my 2nd job.
My good friend calls them Crotch Novels.
LOVE!!
Right now I'm reading paper smut- I went to a church garage sale, and it was everything you could fit in a bag for $3- So I got like 20 smut books. Making my way through those. It wasn't till I got home I realized they are almost all about military/police/firefighter/spy/paramedics... right now it's an arson investigator and a psychic on the police payroll who can partially read eachothers minds because they were childhood friends who did the whole stick your finger and share blood so you're "blood brothers" thing. lol
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 11:07 PM
Somehow the idea of buying smut books from a church garage sale sort of boggles the mind.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/16/11 11:11 PM
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Somehow the idea of buying smut books from a church garage sale sort of boggles the mind.
I was laughing about that.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 01:24 PM
Originally Posted By: joyfulone
Originally Posted By: E.G.B.
Somehow the idea of buying smut books from a church garage sale sort of boggles the mind.
I was laughing about that.
Ditto!
I finished Inheritance last night. It wasn't bad....just sort of meh.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 01:48 PM
So did I. Didn't end the way I thought it should but did leave it open for more books later...........
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 01:54 PM
Originally Posted By: waldensouth
I also downloaded "The Hunger Games" triology,Billy Graham's "Nearing Home",John Calvin's "Institutes" and the friday freebe - "The Journey Home" by Michael Baron.
Just out of curiosity, is the version of Calvin's Institutes the Battles or the Beveridge translation? I have both, and the Beveridge translation is more modern English and hence easier to read.
Posted By: Sinatra Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 01:55 PM
Finished reading John Piper's Desiring God
Am now reading Edmund Morris's Colonel Roosevelt and Robertson Davies' novel The Rebel Angels
Am now reading Edmund Morris's Colonel Roosevelt and Robertson Davies' novel The Rebel Angels
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 02:00 PM
Its the Beveridge translation.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 02:51 PM
I started Inheritance last night but didn't get very far. I liked the little intro at the beginning, it helped refresh my memory.
Posted By: cbu3
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 05:03 PM
[/quote] Right now I'm reading paper smut- I went to a church garage sale, and it was everything you could fit in a bag for $3- So I got like 20 smut books. [/quote]
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this...
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this...
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 05:17 PM
Here's a book that was for sale at my church's book sale many, many years ago.
"The Erection Set" by Mickey Spillane
My grandmother asked me to buy her a book at the book sale. I knew she read Mike Hammer and Travis McGee books, but I didn't think they'd let me buy the book. So I got her Bill Moyers' "Travels in America". Which she promptly gave to me. She told me that if I thought I was getting a book for her, I'd make a more responsible choice than if she just turned me loose to buy myself a book.
(It also turns out she already *had* a copy of "The Erection Set".)
"The Erection Set" by Mickey Spillane
My grandmother asked me to buy her a book at the book sale. I knew she read Mike Hammer and Travis McGee books, but I didn't think they'd let me buy the book. So I got her Bill Moyers' "Travels in America". Which she promptly gave to me. She told me that if I thought I was getting a book for her, I'd make a more responsible choice than if she just turned me loose to buy myself a book.
(It also turns out she already *had* a copy of "The Erection Set".)
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 05:25 PM
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:06 PM
Originally Posted By: cbu3
Quote:
Right now I'm reading paper smut- I went to a church garage sale, and it was everything you could fit in a bag for $3- So I got like 20 smut books.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this...
Let me help- It was a Unitarian Universalist church- and every year they have two whole rooms full of books- one overflowing with fiction and one smaller one for non-fiction. This year for some reason 75% of the fiction books were smut. Though they came from a Methodist church sale first, so that's probably just what was left. lol
And Manimal- You're gonna love em...
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:08 PM
Midnight Sun, getting ready for my Marathon Twilight Movie Fest tonight.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:21 PM
Originally Posted By: joyfulone
Marathon Twilight Movie Fest tonight.
::high five::
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:34 PM
no Twilight for us this weekend - HS football playoffs - Kid wonder won't get home until 3:30 Sat. morning, then we head out to my parents' for Thanksgiving.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:42 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
::double like:: Have you read her Highland Warrior series?
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:46 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
::double like:: Have you read her Highland Warrior series?
That will probably be next if I like this series
My library must think I'm crazy because I check out at least two books at a time and always have them back well before the due dates.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:49 PM
The Highland Warrior series actually takes place before the Fever series but you don't really need to read them first.
If I find a series I can really get into I devour the books in rapid succession. I have a Kindle though so I can hide my compulsion.
If I find a series I can really get into I devour the books in rapid succession. I have a Kindle though so I can hide my compulsion.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 06:54 PM
Someone just recommended Kate Atkinson to me. Has anyone read her?
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/17/11 08:32 PM
I've been looking at the highland warrior series too... From what i've read, there are a few crossover characters, but the fever books are completely stand alone and AMAZING.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/20/11 10:18 PM
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
Originally Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Just got Kill Alex Cross (James Patterson), V is for Vengeance (Sue Grafton), Crunch Time (Diane Mott Davidson) and still have NY to Dallas (JD Robb) - 3 days until vacation starts / I can't wait!
I just finished Sue's "U" on Monday and started Crunch Time yesterday. Next on the TBR pile is NY to Dallas.
I don't have "V" yet.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 12:50 PM
"The Grief of Others" - Leah Hager Cohen
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 02:06 PM
Chasing Shadows by Fred Burton (just finished yesterday)
Next up, I re-read Rain Fall by Barry Eisler for my book club.
Next up, I re-read Rain Fall by Barry Eisler for my book club.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 02:57 PM
I finished Inheritance by Christopher Paolini last night. Not sure how I feel about it yet though.
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 05:27 PM
SHHH!!! I just started...I didnt re-read the end of Brisinger as recommended.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 05:38 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
::double like:: Have you read her Highland Warrior series?
OMGoat Sarah I am already obsessed. Can't wait to finish these then I'm definitely checking out the Highland Warrior series!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 06:39 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
SHHH!!! I just started...I didnt re-read the end of Brisinger as recommended.
I did like the book but...we'll discuss when you are done.
I didn't reread the end of Brisinger either and I didn't feel lost at all.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/21/11 06:40 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
::double like:: Have you read her Highland Warrior series?
OMGoat Sarah I am already obsessed. Can't wait to finish these then I'm definitely checking out the Highland Warrior series!
LOL...now that I'm done with Inheritance I may reread these!
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/25/11 04:23 PM
A couple of light reads:
Wonders Never Cease, by Tim Downs, and
Daring Chloe, by Laura Jensen Walker
Wonders Never Cease, by Tim Downs, and
Daring Chloe, by Laura Jensen Walker
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/25/11 05:15 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Starting the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning...
::double like:: Have you read her Highland Warrior series?
OMGoat Sarah I am already obsessed. Can't wait to finish these then I'm definitely checking out the Highland Warrior series!
LOL...now that I'm done with Inheritance I may reread these!
I got Loralie rereading them too!! And boy, do I love me some Barrons
Posted By: Cowboys Fan
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/26/11 09:18 PM
Just finished Explosive Eighteen - mystery solved re Stephanie's trip to Hawaii. Typical goofy plot - lots of Lula and family, not enough Morelli and Ranger for my taste.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 01:59 PM
Ditto. I read it last week and was disappointed. I had hoped for a return of the "magic" when 17 was such a big improvement over the previous few...but alas...'twas not to be.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 02:06 PM
I am Charlotte Simmons, by Tom Wolfe
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 02:58 PM
Explosive Eighteen and Summer Knight by Jim Butcher.
Posted By: Dazed Auditor
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 03:10 PM
I just re read the Hunger Games in anticipation of the movie.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 03:11 PM
Originally Posted By: Dazed Auditor
I just re read the Hunger Games in anticipation of the movie.
I totally embarrased myself in the movie theater last week by squealing with excitement when I saw the preview.
I. Can't. Wait.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 03:29 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: Dazed Auditor
I just re read the Hunger Games in anticipation of the movie.
I totally embarrased myself in the movie theater last week by squealing with excitement when I saw the preview.
I. Can't. Wait.
I know!!! It looks really good. I need to re-read too.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/28/11 03:39 PM
I just read the Hunger Games trilogy for the first time. Good read. Hope the movie's just as good.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 02:04 PM
For the urban fantasy/paranormal fans here, check out M.L.N. Hanover's "The Black Sun's Daughter" series. I'm on the fourth one now and really enjoy them. The first one is Unclean Spirits. Basic plot: a wayward young woman suddenly inherits her rich uncle's estate as well as the demon hunting mission and magical legacy that go with it.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 02:58 PM
Currently reading Billy Graham's "Nearing Home". Good read.
Posted By: GenerousLife
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 08:28 PM
I'm reading "Imperfect Justice" by Jeff Ashton. Fascinating insight to the Casey Anthony trial. Very clearly written. Not your typical lawyer-speak.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 08:58 PM
Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:00 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
For the urban fantasy/paranormal fans here, check out M.L.N. Hanover's "The Black Sun's Daughter" series. I'm on the fourth one now and really enjoy them. The first one is Unclean Spirits. Basic plot: a wayward young woman suddenly inherits her rich uncle's estate as well as the demon hunting mission and magical legacy that go with it.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
You had me until the Disclaimer.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:05 PM
Speaking of....I may have to do a Brothers reread soon. I haven't found any decent new smut in a while.
Posted By: PStateBank
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:06 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Jen
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
For the urban fantasy/paranormal fans here, check out M.L.N. Hanover's "The Black Sun's Daughter" series. I'm on the fourth one now and really enjoy them. The first one is Unclean Spirits. Basic plot: a wayward young woman suddenly inherits her rich uncle's estate as well as the demon hunting mission and magical legacy that go with it.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
Good stories with interesting characters.
Disclaimer: No, they aren't smut...there's barely even any romance.
You had me until the Disclaimer.
Me too!!
Posted By: RR Jen
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:12 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
Speaking of....I may have to do a Brothers reread soon. I haven't found any decent new smut in a while.
I recently loaned all of mine to a friend. She loved them. But I cant find Rehv's book. I have no idea where that could have gone.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:23 PM
And we have to wait until March for the next BDB book? I would do a re-read on the Brothers too but I'd have to touch the box with the Anita Blake books in it and those are like crack to me!
I downloaded some cheap books on my Kindle by Rose Pressey. She's an independent. Read the first one last night. It was not bad for .99.
I downloaded some cheap books on my Kindle by Rose Pressey. She's an independent. Read the first one last night. It was not bad for .99.
Posted By: VWgirl21
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/29/11 09:45 PM
I am reading Rehv's book on my Kindle on loan from the library. The sad thing is I am only half way through and my loan expires today
Posted By: Truffle Royale
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/30/11 12:19 AM
I haven't been keeping up, or reading much. But I just upgraded to the nook tablet and finished Evanovich's Eighteen. What a disappointment the last couple of her books have been.
I'm going to download the Nora Ephron books next. They're suppossed to be funny and I could use a few laughs.
I'm going to download the Nora Ephron books next. They're suppossed to be funny and I could use a few laughs.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/30/11 12:20 AM
How do you like the Nook Tablet? We are getting those for the kids for Xmas.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/30/11 01:31 AM
<<< got a Kindle for her b-day!!
... still afraid to download anything I have to pay for on it.
LOL
... still afraid to download anything I have to pay for on it.
LOL
Posted By: Truffle Royale
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 11/30/11 01:48 AM
My littlest grangirl got addicted to my nook color. All she wants for christmas is 'Mima's nook'. Even said the kiddie version at ToysRUs was 'lame'.
I was going to buy her one but when I got to the store they had the tablet for the old nook colour price. So she's getting my old one for Christmas.
So far, the tablet is faster and I really like it. My sil was using it to stream a movie from Netflix. I haven't tried that yet. Have been reading on it and love it.
I was going to buy her one but when I got to the store they had the tablet for the old nook colour price. So she's getting my old one for Christmas.
So far, the tablet is faster and I really like it. My sil was using it to stream a movie from Netflix. I haven't tried that yet. Have been reading on it and love it.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/08/11 02:58 PM
The Dark At The End by F. Paul Wilson
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/08/11 03:08 PM
Cleopatra, by Stacy Schiff
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/08/11 04:17 PM
Excellent black comedy-mystery: Citizen Vince, by Jess Walter. Especially timely in a presidential campaign season.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 01:53 PM
"The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer" by Michelle Hodkin... basically watching a girl with deathly supernatural powers slowly go insane. I like
ETA: Kinda like "Jenny Pox" by JL Bryan. She kinda goes crazy at the end.
ETA: Kinda like "Jenny Pox" by JL Bryan. She kinda goes crazy at the end.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 01:57 PM
Highland Mist by Donna Grant. It was a Cheap Read, and it's a good thing or I'd be annoyed...so far it's kinda stupid. I might abandon it for another Reacher book.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:01 PM
Soft Target by Stephen Hunter
Zero Day by David Baldacci
Zero Day by David Baldacci
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:02 PM
Forgot to post this... over 300 Kindle titles free on Amazon yesterday... I am hoping most of them are still free today, but here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encodi...15%3D-domain%23
It basically does a search of all e-books within the price range of $0 to $0. Good one to bookmark. I got it from the Free Kindle Books and Tips blog http://fkbt.wordpress.com/
http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encodi...15%3D-domain%23
It basically does a search of all e-books within the price range of $0 to $0. Good one to bookmark. I got it from the Free Kindle Books and Tips blog http://fkbt.wordpress.com/
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:04 PM
HG, is Zero Day good? I like Baldacci.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:08 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Forgot to post this... over 300 Kindle titles free on Amazon yesterday... I am hoping most of them are still free today, but here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encodi...15%3D-domain%23
It basically does a search of all e-books within the price range of $0 to $0. Good one to bookmark. I got it from the Free Kindle Books and Tips blog http://fkbt.wordpress.com/
http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encodi...15%3D-domain%23
It basically does a search of all e-books within the price range of $0 to $0. Good one to bookmark. I got it from the Free Kindle Books and Tips blog http://fkbt.wordpress.com/
where on wordpress did you find that Amazon link? we can't access Amazon from here, and I'm looking at wordpress on my phone right now but can't find that link.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:11 PM
Here's the link to the blog post regarding the free e-books on Amazon:
http://fkbt.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/300-new-free-kindle-book-titles-this-morning/
I also follow @fkbt on Twitter
http://fkbt.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/300-new-free-kindle-book-titles-this-morning/
I also follow @fkbt on Twitter
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:12 PM
thanks.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:13 PM
anytime!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:15 PM
OK, I just noticed your tagline. The quote is ringing bells - as in I'm pretty sure it's from something I read fairly recently - but I can't quite place it. Care to share or is it more fun to make us (me ) wonder?
) wonder?
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:38 PM
Hunger Games
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 02:50 PM
Oh yeah. How the heck did I forget THAT?!?!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 04:35 PM
Death Masks, Jim Butcher.
DQ / Hothgar, I have Zero Day lined up to read soon too. I also like Baldacci - he is consistently interesting.
DQ / Hothgar, I have Zero Day lined up to read soon too. I also like Baldacci - he is consistently interesting.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 05:33 PM
Some of those free books look pretty steamy....
*runs back to order more*
*runs back to order more*
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 05:40 PM
*giggles at the cat*
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 05:48 PM
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 06:13 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
Some of those free books look pretty steamy....
*runs back to order more*
*runs back to order more*
::averts eyes and clicks on 'Buy Now'::
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 06:17 PM
Imma have to set up a "naughty books" folder on my Kindle!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 06:34 PM
LOL! Good idea. I always have trouble deciding whether to put them in "cheap reads" "freebies" or "miscellaneous."
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 08:00 PM
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
My good friend calls them Crotch Novels.
There's an idea for a folder name...
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 09:18 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
My good friend calls them Crotch Novels.
There's an idea for a folder name...
omg- I read one over my lunch- yes read the whole thing it was that short- and it was one of the funniest most poorly written ones ever. Talk about adjective overload!! They actually used the word M.I.L.F. to describe her - as in "the M.I.L.F. bent over to kiss him..." I about died.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 09:20 PM
The character was a member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/12/11 09:51 PM
lol- not so much.
Posted By: Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 02:05 PM
Has "The Help" been released on dvd yet? I didn't catch it when it was at the theater.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 01:59 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: Okie Banker
My good friend calls them Crotch Novels.
There's an idea for a folder name...
omg- I read one over my lunch- yes read the whole thing it was that short- and it was one of the funniest most poorly written ones ever. Talk about adjective overload!! They actually used the word M.I.L.F. to describe her - as in "the M.I.L.F. bent over to kiss him..." I about died.
I sometimes wonder when authors use trendy words like what you mentioned above... what will people think that means in 50 years?
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 02:50 PM
The character was a member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 03:15 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
Imma have to set up a "naughty books" folder on my Kindle!
You can set up folders? How? I didn't know that. Would make it easier.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 03:05 PM
I just learned how to do it. It's brilliant!
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 03:06 PM
Hang on. I'm finding the directions.... BRB.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 03:07 PM
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 03:31 PM
I have my collections set up by author on my Kindle. It is so much tidier.
I just finished up with a couple of books by Katie MacAlister. Other than that I've been trying to work my way through some cheap reads I have accumulated. And sometimes there is a reason why they are cheap!
I just finished up with a couple of books by Katie MacAlister. Other than that I've been trying to work my way through some cheap reads I have accumulated. And sometimes there is a reason why they are cheap!
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 06:52 PM
Originally Posted By: kitten
thanks!
Posted By: cheekEE
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 06:55 PM
I'm not a reader BUT my 8 year old daughter reads an entire book every single night before bed. She is on a 5th grade reading level ...
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 07:01 PM
<<< impressed!
She is going to be one smart cookie if she keeps reading like that!!
She is going to be one smart cookie if she keeps reading like that!!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 07:01 PM
Cheekee- I know what you mean, i have a 10 year old with a high school reading level. And she can read the same books OVER and OVER and OVER. Which wouldn't be so bad, but she rarely finishes a book before she heads to the next. Drives me nuts how she can be reading 14 books at a time.
Posted By: cheekEE
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 07:36 PM
I'm a read 95% of the book kind of girl. LOL Most of the time I don't want the story to end so i just don't end it.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 07:56 PM
Originally Posted By: CheekEE Monkey
I'm a read 95% of the book kind of girl. LOL Most of the time I don't want the story to end so i just don't end it.
You sound like a friend of mine. She refuses to read the last Harry Potter book because then it would be over. LOL
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 07:50 PM
Oh man CheekEE how can you stand not knowing how the story ends??!?!
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 08:26 PM
Originally Posted By: CheekEE Monkey
I'm not a reader BUT my 8 year old daughter reads an entire book every single night before bed. She is on a 5th grade reading level ...
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
Knowing what a lot of the free books are that are available, I hope someone is going to help monitor what she downloads.
Posted By: cheekEE
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 09:55 PM
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: CheekEE Monkey
I'm not a reader BUT my 8 year old daughter reads an entire book every single night before bed. She is on a 5th grade reading level ...
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
Knowing what a lot of the free books are that are available, I hope someone is going to help monitor what she downloads.
If my someone you mean me, yes, I'm not a parent with my head in the sand. I pay attention to my child, read with them and actually know their parents. I'm sure you're shocked.
Posted By: Queen Mum
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/13/11 10:13 PM
Originally Posted By: CheekEE Monkey
Originally Posted By: Queen Mum
Originally Posted By: CheekEE Monkey
I'm not a reader BUT my 8 year old daughter reads an entire book every single night before bed. She is on a 5th grade reading level ...
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
... anyways she has saved her money so she can buy a Kindle for herself for Christmas.
Knowing what a lot of the free books are that are available, I hope someone is going to help monitor what she downloads.
If my someone you mean me, yes, I'm not a parent with my head in the sand. I pay attention to my child, read with them and actually know their parents. I'm sure you're shocked.
Sorry, I wasn't meaning anything personal by that - it was just a general comment. I wouldn't have known about all the free smut available except that I got my own Kindle this year. They just make it too easy.
Posted By: Bagweaver
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 01:26 PM
My granddaughter is getting one for Christmas and I've already warned my son they better make sure BEFORE she downloads that it's something they know she should be reading.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 01:35 PM
I'm very 
at the main character in the book I'm reading right now.
at the main character in the book I'm reading right now.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 01:58 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
I'm very at the main character in the book I'm reading right now.
at the main character in the book I'm reading right now. I saw that on Facebook this morning- What book?
Posted By: edAudit
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 01:58 PM
I read a book to my 3 year old every night but I do not think anyone here would like the names of the books.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 02:11 PM
Originally Posted By: EdAudit
I read a book to my 3 year old every night but I do not think anyone here would like the names of the books.
Goodnight Moon?
The Missing Piece?
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish?
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 02:13 PM
The Hungry Caterpillar?
The Cat in the Hat?
I Love You This Much?
The Cat in the Hat?
I Love You This Much?
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 02:19 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: EdAudit
I read a book to my 3 year old every night but I do not think anyone here would like the names of the books.
Goodnight Moon?
The Missing Piece?
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish?
It? Misery? The Client?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 02:33 PM
Originally Posted By: EdAudit
I read a book to my 3 year old every night but I do not think anyone here would like the names of the books.
The Corpse That Walked?
The Killer Inside Me?
Razor Blade Smile?
Posted By: edAudit
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 03:11 PM
Notices that all above were 3 books I an reading 1 book to a 3 yo. Not 3 books (as she wants)
although if I read
The Corpse That Walked?
The Killer Inside Me?
Razor Blade Smile?
That would get me out of the reading business.
although if I read
The Corpse That Walked?
The Killer Inside Me?
Razor Blade Smile?
That would get me out of the reading business.
Posted By: edAudit
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 03:15 PM
"It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed."
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 04:24 PM
Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 04:25 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong.
Interest piqued....
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/14/11 04:42 PM
I think it is the 8th book in her Women of the Otherworld series.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 01:41 AM
Just finished the 3rd book in Colleen Houck's tiger curse series, "Tiger's Voyage". I thought this was a trilogy but cearly there has to be more coming because the story just stopped suddenly!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 01:28 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Other than that I've been trying to work my way through some cheap reads I have accumulated. And sometimes there is a reason why they are cheap!
Been out of the loop for a few days, but I just had to say a big fat AMEN to this statement.
It probably doesn't help that I'm nerdy enough to correct the grammar and spelling mistakes in my head while reading them.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 01:30 PM
OMG! I do the same thing RRB!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 02:20 PM
Me too... makes it difficult to proof read my own stuff!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 02:29 PM
So - now that we've all gotten spoiled to touch screen devices (like our phones), am I the only one who sometimes tries to advance the Kindle screens by touching/sliding and gets mad when nothing happens?
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 02:30 PM
Guilty. I tried to do it on my BB yesterday. And my laptop the other night.
Posted By: Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 02:47 PM
One of my facebook friends just recommended "An Old Fashioned Amish Christmas" (I think that is the name of it). She said it is free on Kindle and was really good. I plan on downloading tonight.
Posted By: WreckEmTech
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 03:00 PM
Whew...so I'm not the only one! I've gotten used to my iPhone and try to do that with my Kindle all the time! And now that my awesome neighbors bought my son a Kindle Fire for Christmas (which I totally plan to use every chance I get) it makes it even more frustrating!
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 04:37 PM
i have the kindle app for android, and i'm asking for a kindle, but i'm specifically asking for a kindle touch or fire for that reason. i can't do it without my touchscreen. lol
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 04:42 PM
Reading an Amazon freebie called Honor Bound- apparently it's the first of a series, and so far it's good. Not quite as bad as a true "croch novel" but there is some romance in it. It's set in London in the 1500s, and she's a witch who left her husband when she came into her powers cause she thinks he'll scorn her, and he ends up finding her by accident cause he's a spy for the crown and she doens't know. Lots of intrigue and passion with a twist of magic, so far i'm digging it.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 04:51 PM
I tried reading one of the free naughty books last night but I was so distracted by the typos and grammatical errors, I just couldn't get past the first 2 pages. *delete*
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 05:39 PM
make sure you leave bad reviews about the editing when you get ones like that. If enough people criticize it, the publishers will eventually notice. They have people cruise Amazon to look at that stuff once in a while.
I only know this because a friend of mine left a scathing review about shoddy editing once, and a couple of weeks later she got a message from the publisher thanking her for her comments and asking if she would like to be on their ARC list in return for consistent and timely reviews.
I only know this because a friend of mine left a scathing review about shoddy editing once, and a couple of weeks later she got a message from the publisher thanking her for her comments and asking if she would like to be on their ARC list in return for consistent and timely reviews.
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 05:49 PM
Good to know! I don't like to bash people too much, but jeepers! This was bad!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/15/11 07:06 PM
Originally Posted By: Loralie
Reading an Amazon freebie called Honor Bound-
I got that too! Lemmie know how you feel once it's done
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/19/11 01:12 PM
I just finished the first book in the new series by Lilith Saintcrow. The Hedgewitch Queen is medieval fantasy, and I'm looking forward to release of the second installment The Bandit King. I would describe the plotline as kind of Game of Thrones-light: court intrigue, assassignations, etc, but not nearly as complicated to follow. The first half is a bit slow, but action picks up considerably towards the end and the story cuts off at a perfect point to leave the reader craving the next book.
If you are familiar with Saintcrow's usual urban fantasy work, this is a HUGE departure from her normal style. I enjoyed it though, and the best part is that it's only $2.99 on Kindle.
Enjoy!
If you are familiar with Saintcrow's usual urban fantasy work, this is a HUGE departure from her normal style. I enjoyed it though, and the best part is that it's only $2.99 on Kindle.
Enjoy!
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/19/11 01:14 PM
I just finished "The Help", excellent read.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/19/11 03:23 PM
"Fire & Ice", J A Jance.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/19/11 04:36 PM
Originally Posted By: manimal82
Originally Posted By: Loralie
Reading an Amazon freebie called Honor Bound-
I got that too! Lemmie know how you feel once it's done
I know i already told you, but just so everyone else knows too- it was pretty good. Not the best ever, but worth the free pricetag.
A romance novel, but not a crotch novel. Now just trying to decide if i should pay the 3.99 kindle price for the next one.
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I just finished the first book in the new series by Lilith Saintcrow. The Hedgewitch Queen is medieval fantasy, and I'm looking forward to release of the second installment The Bandit King. I would describe the plotline as kind of Game of Thrones-light: court intrigue, assassignations, etc, but not nearly as complicated to follow. The first half is a bit slow, but action picks up considerably towards the end and the story cuts off at a perfect point to leave the reader craving the next book.
If you are familiar with Saintcrow's usual urban fantasy work, this is a HUGE departure from her normal style. I enjoyed it though, and the best part is that it's only $2.99 on Kindle.
Enjoy!
If you are familiar with Saintcrow's usual urban fantasy work, this is a HUGE departure from her normal style. I enjoyed it though, and the best part is that it's only $2.99 on Kindle.
Enjoy!
I may have to check that one out!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/19/11 05:21 PM
I have over a dozen free books on my kindle ready to be read... yet I somehow keep ending up at the library checking out more books
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 01:16 PM
I picked up Christopher Moore's Bite Me for $3 on clearance this weekend and started reading it last night. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but so far it's really funny!
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 01:22 PM
Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout
Posted By: lucyc
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 01:56 PM
I finished reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks".
I'm now reading "Severed" which is the story of the Black Dahlia.
I'm now reading "Severed" which is the story of the Black Dahlia.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:18 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Becca
I picked up Christopher Moore's Bite Me for $3 on clearance this weekend and started reading it last night. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but so far it's really funny!
His books show up in my recommendations for my Kindle. I'll have to check them out.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:18 PM
I've been wanting to read them for a while now but was unwilling to pay $10 each on Kindle for them. I might change that assessment after I finish this one.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:33 PM
Okay, I'll wait for the word from you before I invest in any of them!
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:21 PM
Or see if your library is doing Kindle lending. Ours isn't yet.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:36 PM
Ours is but they have a very limited selection.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:28 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Ours is but they have a very limited selection.
Our too. VERY limited selection.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:38 PM
Kindle vs. Nook
My husband can't keep surprises, so he let it slip that my Mother-in-law is giving me money for a Kindle or Nook for Christmas. I have read reviews, but I can't decide which one to buy. Which one do ya'll prefer?
My husband can't keep surprises, so he let it slip that my Mother-in-law is giving me money for a Kindle or Nook for Christmas. I have read reviews, but I can't decide which one to buy. Which one do ya'll prefer?
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 07:41 PM
LBT, I think it's personal preference. I've seen the Kindle Fire and it could almost be likened to a mini iPad. The picture on it is amazing.
I've not played with a Nook.
I've not played with a Nook.
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 08:07 PM
Just personal preferance here- Kindle Touch or Fire.
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 08:52 PM
I love my nook.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/20/11 09:18 PM
I love my Kindle. But truth be told I think I would be just as happy with a Nook. Sorry, I'm sure that was a big help!
But truth be told I think I would be just as happy with a Nook. Sorry, I'm sure that was a big help!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/21/11 01:56 PM
I think I would base it on where you usually shop for books. Personally, I buy 99% of my books on Amazon (I don't like shopping in bookstores), so a Kindle was right for me. But I have a coworker that is extremely loyal to Barnes & Noble, she has a location right by her house that she shops at frequently, so she got a Nook.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/21/11 10:05 PM
I started Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian last night. Only have 30% left to read tonight. Can you tell I'm a Kindle owner...30% instead of 100 pages?!?!?!
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/21/11 10:19 PM
The last Agent Pendergast from Preston/Childs.
I love my Kindle so much but recently used a friend's Nook and I have to say that I was very impressed.
But the Kindle has a beautiful Oberon cover and she looks so good in it, so I'm happy.
I love my Kindle so much but recently used a friend's Nook and I have to say that I was very impressed.
But the Kindle has a beautiful Oberon cover and she looks so good in it, so I'm happy.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/21/11 10:17 PM
Thanks for everybody's input. Can you buy books for the Nook without being in the Barnes & Noble store?
Maybe I should look into which one is easy to buy books and rent from my library.
Maybe I should look into which one is easy to buy books and rent from my library.
Posted By: joyfulone
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/21/11 11:54 PM
You can buy books from your Nook and from your computer. You do not have to be in the store.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/22/11 02:50 PM
Very well done fictionalized biography of an early female Canadian artist, Emily Carr: The Forest Lover, by Susan Vreeland.
I think I'll have to return the following book to the library (some of us will still need and like to go, even with the advent of Kindles and Nooks!) before I can finish it, but it's been good, too: Lipstick in Afghanistan, by Roberta Gately.
Either of these would make great selections for book clubs...
I think I'll have to return the following book to the library (some of us will still need and like to go, even with the advent of Kindles and Nooks!) before I can finish it, but it's been good, too: Lipstick in Afghanistan, by Roberta Gately.
Either of these would make great selections for book clubs...
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/23/11 02:18 PM
Started reading a couple different Amazon freebies, having trouble finding one to catch my attention.
BF told me how much he spent on me... If he spent that much and i don't get a kindle, I'm gonna be Mighty disappointed!!! lol
BF told me how much he spent on me... If he spent that much and i don't get a kindle, I'm gonna be Mighty disappointed!!! lol
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/23/11 02:18 PM
::crosses fingers for Loralie::
Posted By: waldensouth
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/23/11 02:20 PM
Books-a-million also sells books for the Nook.
Posted By: LilBigTown
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/28/11 09:54 PM
Friend of mine brought in her Kindle Fire and I was pretty impressed. It allows for her to download movies from netflix and watch when she wants. Also, the display is really nice.
Posted By: HRH Okie Banker
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 07:36 PM
I bought the Hunger Game series last weekend and I think I will start them this coming weekend.
BTW, my niece got a Nook for Christmas and downloaded the Hunger series that day for twentysomething dollars and I got the Hunger Series from Amazon for almost $10 cheaper thru Amazon. I got all three books for appx. $18. Hope I like them.
BTW, my niece got a Nook for Christmas and downloaded the Hunger series that day for twentysomething dollars and I got the Hunger Series from Amazon for almost $10 cheaper thru Amazon. I got all three books for appx. $18. Hope I like them.
Posted By: MirandaR.
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 07:27 PM
My son received the Hunger Game series for Christmas from an Aunt. She absolutely loved the series so I think I may have to borrow them when he finishes up.
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 07:44 PM
Just started book 1 of the James Patterson Witch and Wizard series. Have had my nook for a year and I love it. No problems, technical or otherwise, and I am carrying and reading it everywhere. I purchase all my books via B & N online....automatically uploaded on my Nook within a minute of purchase.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 08:58 PM
One to think about and read fairly slowly: Without a Backward Glance, a novel by Kate Veitch.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 09:46 PM
Game of Thrones fans!! A sneak preview chapter of the next book!
http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html
http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/29/11 10:14 PM
I'll have to read it when I get home. It's nice to know that he's working on the next book!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/30/11 02:44 PM
Currently reading Blood Rites (Jim Butcher.)
Posted By: Loralie
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 12/30/11 06:33 PM
Still working my way through a bunch of amazon freebies- Just finished book one (free) and two (2.99) of the Soulkeepers series. All about fallen angels and divine warriors. Fallen is a better series, but Soulkeepers is not bad at all.
Also just finished The Trouble with Spells- book 1 in a 4 book set, and I can't decide if I want to pay for the next 3. It is a good story and interesting plot, but very poorly written. Not so much with typos, but with poor word choice and run on sentances- almost seems as if it was written by a high school student.
Also just finished The Trouble with Spells- book 1 in a 4 book set, and I can't decide if I want to pay for the next 3. It is a good story and interesting plot, but very poorly written. Not so much with typos, but with poor word choice and run on sentances- almost seems as if it was written by a high school student.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/01/12 04:15 PM
Zero Day, David Baldacci
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 02:29 PM
I love Baldacci!
And, I am now Nook Color owner!
And, I am now Nook Color owner!
Posted By: DEL
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:09 PM
I'm reading No Ordinary Time, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It's slow reading, but very interesting.
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:09 PM
Originally Posted By: Deekles, CRCM
And, I am now Nook Color owner!
::like::
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:16 PM
Just bought my first Kindle book (all the others so far have been free). Trashy-trash paranormal romance by Gena Showalter called The Darkest Night, on sale for 99c. Read about half of it last night... decent plotline involving ancient warriors being punished by the Greek gods by hosting demons inside of them.
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:48 PM
Oooh, Lords of the Underworld...you'll like them.
I've been working my way through Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed novels. For Black Dagger Brotherhood fans, they are very similar to that series.
I've been working my way through Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed novels. For Black Dagger Brotherhood fans, they are very similar to that series.
Posted By: Phoenix
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:49 PM
are we ready to start the thread for "What Are You Reading 2012?"
:-)
:-)
Posted By: kitten
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:41 PM
Do it!
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:45 PM
On it!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/03/12 03:47 PM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Oooh, Lords of the Underworld...you'll like them.
Maddox reminds me a little of Barrons from the Faefever series by Karen Marie Moning. And I love him.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 08:59 PM
Thank you RR Sarah for the recommendation for the Lara Adrian series, I am in love with the BDB and have been looking for something similar to fill the wait until the next one comes out! Downloading Kiss of Midnight right now!!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 09:04 PM
Originally Posted By: kms
Thank you RR Sarah for the recommendation for the Lara Adrian series, I am in love with the BDB and have been looking for something similar to fill the wait until the next one comes out! Downloading Kiss of Midnight right now!!
I'm enjoying them.
The Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter is similar to BDB as well.
Posted By: RR Becca
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 08:52 PM
What's the first Lara Adrian title?
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 09:09 PM
I think it is Kiss of Midnight.
ETA: Amazon had an 8 book bundle of the series for $49.99 but I didn't want to commit to 8 books before I read the first.
ETA: Amazon had an 8 book bundle of the series for $49.99 but I didn't want to commit to 8 books before I read the first.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 09:52 PM
I saw that too but didn't want to commit with out reading the the first book. So far so good but it is also making me want to go re-read the BDB again!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 09:59 PM
Kms, have you read JR Ward's Fallen Angel series yet? Might want to check them out as well.
Posted By: kms
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 10:01 PM
Yep I have read those too! I like them just not as much as the BDB!
Posted By: RR Sarah
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/04/12 10:12 PM
I pre-ordered Lover Reborn today.
Posted By: Retired DQ
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/12 11:32 AM
EGB, looks like no one likes the duplicate 2012 thread...
Posted By: TINKerBell
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/12 11:48 AM
Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
Kms, have you read JR Ward's Fallen Angel series yet? Might want to check them out as well.
Currently reading Patterson's Witch and Wizard series.
Posted By: E.E.G.B
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/12 01:59 PM
Originally Posted By: Deekles, CRCM
EGB, looks like no one likes the duplicate 2012 thread...
But I decorated it SPECIAL!
Posted By: manimal
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/12 02:01 PM
You could ask the powers-that-be to lock this thread.... just sayin'
Posted By: JacF
Re: What are you Reading 2011? - 01/05/12 02:21 PM
Discussion continues in the 2012 thread.