The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

Currently reading Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go...
Have finished around 40%....one of the best books I have ever come across..

Currently reading , the night circus and . Really don't like First Sight so far. Sigh. 16% of the way through.

I had a lot of things on my mind, so I haven't been very active on Goodreads lately. Time for an update!

I have read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the very first time. I'm probably the only Harry Potter newbie in the world. I have read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone this year and liked it a lot. The second one was not as good as the first one, but I still liked it.

Then I read Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. Since English is not my first language, this book wasn't the easiest one to read, but I loved reading it. It was such a funny and clever story and I liked the references to the Christian apocalypse. I will definitely read more books from both authors.

And currently I'm reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and so far it's hilarious.

I'm currently reading world war z, pride and prejudice, catching fire, and several other books.

Mia wrote: "I'm currently reading world war z, pride and prejudice, catching fire, and several other books."

I'm going to start reading World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War soon. What do you think of it so far?

just started reading the mortal instruments: city of bones. so far so good.

Lianne wrote: "I had a lot of things on my mind, so I haven't been very active on Goodreads lately. Time for an update!

I have read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the very first time. I'm probably t..."

I still haven't read Harry Potter. I don't really want to. I thought I was the only one who hadn't read it.

I just read Hitchhiker's Guide a few weeks ago and it wasn't my thing at all. At first I thought it was funny and then I just felt like it was ridiculous. I felt like nothing happened at all. It sounds like you are enjoying it though.

I am still reading A Storm of Swords and am also reading The Princess Bride. It is neat to read The Princess Bride after watching the movie over and over again throughout my childhood.

I'm still reading When She Woke, The 5th Wave, and Beautiful Ruins. I'm enjoying all of them.

Jodi wrote: "Lianne wrote: "I had a lot of things on my mind, so I haven't been very active on Goodreads lately. Time for an update!

I have read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the very first time...."

Yeah, I think The Hitchiker's is a hate it or love it thing.

I should definitely read The Princess Bride soon. I haven't watched the movie yet, so I know nothing about the story. Can't wait to read it and find out what everybody loves about it.

This book is dark, and has a fast pace. So far, I'm really into it.

Lianne wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Lianne wrote: "I had a lot of things on my mind, so I haven't been very active on Goodreads lately. Time for an update!

Usually I can't read books that I have watched the movie for but in this case it didn't change the feeling of the book for me. There are some really famous lines that I have heard over and over again because I have watched the movie so many times, I have really enjoyed seeing in the book.

A Game of Thrones - fantastic read!

Cora wrote: "A Game of Thrones - fantastic read!"

I am on book 3 of Game of Thrones. I love it.

If you like Game of Thrones you might also like The Name of the Wind. I read that this month and really liked it too.

I am currently reading Water for Elephants and I was thinking to pick up City of Bones next.

What do you guys think?

I read Water for Elephants this month and enjoyed it. Very original story!

I'm reading and .

Ireene wrote: "I am currently reading Water for Elephants and I was thinking to pick up City of Bones next.

What do you guys think?"


I really enjoyed the City of Bones series. I didn't like her other series nearly as much, although I still have Clockwork Princess to read from that series.

Jodi wrote: "Cora wrote: "A Game of Thrones - fantastic read!"

I am on book 3 of Game of Thrones. I love it.

If you like Game of Thrones you might also like The Name of the Wind. I read that this month and re..."

Thanks, Jodi! I'll check it out after I finish GOT. Long series but definately loving it!

As a new member....can i make a suggestion The Bone Season

I would suggest . I am reading

I just found on kindle for $3.99, it is a fast read and very good...love that when I get cheapies LOL

Keanna wrote: "Im thinking about reading The Book Theif... anybody have any input on that???"

I loved it! "The Book Thief" is very original - written from the perspective of "Death" in the setting of Nazi Germany. It's a touching story.

Reading and

Halfway done with TransAtlantic

Then I am finally going to get to reading What Is the What

Though I got a copy of We Need New Names calling my name.

Reading that wold help me clear 3 of the books on the man Booker Prize Longlist 2013 so far this year.

Really enjoying The Snow Child and The Fault in Our Stars. Also reading Inferno by Dan Brown but not incredibly impressed by it.

Katie.g wrote: "Really enjoying The Snow Child and The Fault in Our Stars. Also reading Inferno by Dan Brown but not incredibly impressed by it."

I've been thinking about reading Inferno, how is it?

i just finished Tragic. It was my fluff book of the week. Not much thinking involved, but a good fast read.

Mia wrote: "Katie.g wrote: "Really enjoying The Snow Child and The Fault in Our Stars. Also reading Inferno by Dan Brown but not incredibly impressed by it."

I've been thinking about reading Inferno, how is it?"

It's similar to Dan Brown's other works. I'm about 200 pages in and so far prefer it to The Lost Symbol and I like how the story is unfolding so far. Just a few things I dislike such as the unnecessary info dumps and that they are running away from the bad guys yet still have time to give you a history lesson on the famous statue/picture/building that they are running past. If you don't mind those things you'll probably really enjoy it.

Kimi wrote: "I'm currently reading Life of Pi, and I'm really enjoying it :)"

I'm embarrassed to confess that I read the entire book, and moved on with my life, really happy with the story, and thinking myself a better person for having read it. Then ten years later the movie comes out. I discover that he wasn't really in a boat with zoo animals. I took everything literally. : )

I'm reading this one : Water Falls Down

You will love it.

Mary The wrote: "I'm reading this one : Water Falls Down

You will love it."

Mary The wrote: "Kimi wrote: "I'm currently reading Life of Pi, and I'm really enjoying it :)"

I'm embarrassed to confess that I read the entire book, and moved on with my life, really happy with the story, and th..."

He wasn't? I didn't want to see the movie. I took it very literal too. I don't want to see the movie. I loved the book and don't want to change what I thought it was. I wish I kept the book so I could read it again.

currently i'm reading Hounded by Kevin Hearne and City of Bones and both are really good so far

Almost done with TransAtlantic It is beautiful and so well written. I keep finding quotes that have blown me away

"There are times—months later, years later, a decade later even—that it strikes Lottie how very odd it is to be abandoned by language, how the future demands what should have been asked in the past, how words can escape us with such ease, and we are left, then, only with the pursuit."

Anyone know if Shōgun can be a stand alone novel? When I click on it in goodreads, it says it is book 3 in the Asian Series. I need a book for a challenge and was thinking of that one.

I have finished Claim Me - J. Kenner which I thought the characters are so intense now with the way Damien and Nikki are learning about each other. It's still in the style of 50 Shades. Now I am going to read Complete Me - J. Kenner and I am listening to .The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year - Sue Townsend on my phone.

Colleen wrote: "currently i'm reading Hounded by Kevin Hearne and City of Bones and both are really good so far"

LOved city of bones when i read it the first time;) the 2 and 3 books i also liked...

twelvejan wrote: "Ohhh, I missed this thread so much! Haven't had the chance to chat with everyone till now! I just completed Neverwhere last night, and just started The Cuckoo's Calling this morning!"

I'm planning to read both of those before the end of the year. What did you think of Neverwhere?

twelvejan wrote: "Kristie wrote: "twelvejan wrote: "Ohhh, I missed this thread so much! Haven't had the chance to chat with everyone till now! I just completed Neverwhere last night, and just started The Cuckoo's Ca..."

I will. Thanks!

I finished Divergent and now I am reading waiting for my library books on hold. It is a really great book

I just started City of Bones

I currently reading two books The Bone Season and The Husbands Secret

I have just read 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' by Neil Gaiman. This is my first foray into the Gaiman world and I am so pleased I went there. What an interesting and absorbing read. I could not put it down and read it in about 2 hours...Does anyone have any suggestions as to which of Gaiman's books I should read next? Was this book indicative of what he usually writes?

Robyn wrote: "I currently reading two books The Bone Season and The Husbands Secret"

How are you finding the Bone Season? Is it worth picking up?

Katie.g wrote: "How are you finding the Bone Season? Is it worth picking up?

The Bone Season is good. It starts off slow and picks up in the middle, but for a first book in a series i was kinda expecting it. It's worth picking up if you like the paranormal/ Hunger Games genera's

Robyn wrote: "Katie.g wrote: "How are you finding the Bone Season? Is it worth picking up?

The Bone Season is good. It starts off slow and picks up in the middle, but for a first book in a series i was kinda e..."

I think I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Just got done . I'd recommend it for anyone who likes historical mysteries or steampunk.

I just started The RedTent. Fast read. very good so far