The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

I finished reading The Witch's Revenge and have now moved on to Audition for Murder.

Just started "Stillwell" by Michael Phillip Cash.

Just finished the mortal instrument series followed by the infernal devices. All 9 books within the week, I was up until 3am some nights. I loved them. Cassandra Clare is amazing

Wow, Rachael! That's impressive.

I'm currently reading

Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn (I recommend so far)
Geek Love - Katherine Dunn
Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov (I recommend so far)
Sybil - Flora Rheta Schreiber
Today I'm Alice - Alice Jamieson

I know, it's a lot at once, but I get too impatient. Ever since I got back into reading after being such a huge reader my whole life, I've felt like I could never read enough lol. It's kinda ridiculous.

BUT I have read a lot of YA books and some other genres before kinda venturing out from being stuck to mostly YA and I have a list of the books I've read since 2008 & I'll recommend the ones I find the most interesting besides the obvious typical ones like the Twilight series :) --

White Oleander - Janet Fitch
Towel Head - Alicia Efrain
Identicle - Ellen Hopkins
Crank (series, all 3) - Ellen Hopkins
A Great & Terrible Beauty (series, all 3) - Libba Bray
Before I Die - Jenny Dovonoham
Thirteen Reasons Why - Jason Asher
Dead Until Dark (true blood series, all of them, I think there's 10) - Charlaine Harris
My Sister's keeper - Jodi Piccoult
The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenger
Bufflehead Sisters - Patricia Delois
The Virgin Suicides - Jeffrey Eugenides
The Gunslinger (Dark Tower series, all of them) - Stephen King
The Adults - Alison Espach
Triangles - Ellen Hopkins
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn

I've mostly stuck to a couple specific genres that's why I'm starting to look around more for different books to start reading.
Excuse any misspelling of any names of a title or author.

I just finished

on audio which I really enjoyed. I have seen some criticism of it being too slow, and I understand that point of view, as it is quite character driven and the pacing is suited to the setting. Manfred is back (for those that read the Harper Connelly books) and I liked the further exploration into his character, Actually, this book was much better than any of the Harper Connolly books in my opinion

Also reading

which, although I know is a classic, I am finding a tough read. It is a 'memoir' really so the writing style is quite amateurish and it is a HUGE book which always tests my motivation ;)

I am currently reading A Game of Thrones. I like it a lot so far, but there are so many names it is hard to keep track of them all!

Currently reading Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams. Almost done with Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Really nostalgic reading the last book of the hitchhiker's series..

Colette wrote: "I am currently reading A Game of Thrones. I like it a lot so far, but there are so many names it is hard to keep track of them all!"

Haven't you watched the tv series yet?

Harsha wrote: "Colette wrote: "I am currently reading A Game of Thrones. I like it a lot so far, but there are so many names it is hard to keep track of them all!"

Haven't you watched the tv series yet?"

I haven't watched the series yet. I was hoping to read the books and then watch the series. Have you seen the series?

Currently reading

A Dance with Dragons

I'm finishing up Citadel by Kate Mosse. It's not an edge-of-your-seat thriller by any means, but still a page turner. There's a double time in Late Antiquity and World War II France involving a secret Codex and the efforts of both the Nazis and members of the French Resistance to find it.

I read that trilogy Kim. I thought it was quite good but all 3 books were a bit long.

Colette wrote: "Harsha wrote: "Colette wrote: "I am currently reading A Game of Thrones. I like it a lot so far, but there are so many names it is hard to keep track of them all!"

Haven't you watched the tv serie..."

Yeah, the tv series is really good. But it's definitely better to read the books first. The first three books are really amazing. Hope you have fun reading them:)

P.S: Watching 'The Wall' in all its glory,for the first time in the tv show is a great experience..

I would recommend , a great start to the trilogy. I am now reading , and the other's I listed before.

I have read and reviewed Where the Bodies Are Buried - Christopher Brookmyre. Now I am reading A Million Dirty Secrets - C.L. Parker and then I will read A Million Guilty Pleasures - C.L. Parker.

I just started Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the second time. I never finished this series, and it's been at least five years since I picked any of them up, so I'm going to try to get through all seven before the end of the year. I love re-entering this world.

Ashley, take my words on this!! you must complete the HP series. Its great.

I'm reading Audition for Murder which is a little odd because so far there is no murder and I'm 2/3 of the way done with it!

Ashley wrote: "I just started Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the second time. I never finished this series, and it's been at least five years since I picked any of them up, so I'm goi..."

If you don't fall in love with this series, I'll eat my hat!

Kaya wrote: "Crown of Midnight it better be good."

It's awesome! :) I loved it! I can't wait for the book 3 (Heir of Fire). I really hope you enjoy it. :)

I'm currently reading Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, sequel to Cinder. I'm already in LOVE with this series, and would recommend to everyone!

Neha - I also like that series. I have Cress at home just waiting to be read. I can't wait until I have a little time to get to it.

Reading Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer . Really enjoying it - beach book read.

Kaya wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I just started Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the second time. I never finished this series, and it's been at least five years since I picked any of them..."

I can't imagine not loving it! The characters and writing are all so wonderfully executed.

I've been reading Three Bargains.

by James Patterson and by C.S. Lewis

Currently reading Night Film and Summer House with Swimming Pool

Currently reading It's kind of a funny story

Scott wrote: "Currently reading Night Film and Summer House with Swimming Pool"

I loved Special Topics in Calamity Physics and although I think Night Film was clever, it wasn't quite as good for me. I'd be interested in your thoughts!

What's Summer House like Scott? I liked The Dinner by him, wondered if that one is worth reading too.

I am reading ..The first book in the Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard..I got hooked on the show, thinking I wouldn't when I first decided to at least attempt to watch it because people kept talking about it and I thought it would be some silly little show...Boy was I wrong! lol (Hey, I like it anyway!) :-)

I'm reading The Secret Keeper..i don't know why its taking me so long, but its a great story

That is a beautiful book Stacy. I love her style of writing as it is so descriptive (but not unnecessarily so) and she keeps true to the time period perfectly. The storyline of the 1940s was my favourite, but I also wasn't disappointed when it all came together

Just started reading The Shadow of the Wind and totally loving it :) :). Its a fabulously well written book, which has got me hooked right from Page 1 :)

this book is so far so good :)

Finished Three Bargains which was a really good book about a rags to rich story that takes place in India. I also finished Wedding at Cardwell Ranch (, nice light read. Next up two short stories, The Sway of Disaster and A Tale of 3 Witches.

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I Like to read different Genre at the same time.

I'm currently reading Angel's Ink I don't think it's a fantastic book (it's not bad either) but I am completely fascinated with the idea of a potion being mixed with your tattoo ink. Get your tattoo and some extra love, luck etc! What a neat idea!

Am enjoying this James Patterson thriller - easy, entertaining summer read.

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I have read and reviewed A Million Dirty Secrets - C.L. Parker and A Million Guilty Pleasures - C.L. Parker. Now I am about to pick up Solace in Scandal - Kimberly Dean.

I am currently reading The Dollhouse Asylum by Mary Gray. It's pretty good so far if you like strange. :)

I'm currently reading The Regulators, Mr. Mercedes, and Ashes to Ashes.

Lissette wrote: "I'm currently reading the unbecoming of Mara dyer by Michelle Hodkin and it's really great i love it. also. I'm also going to be reading the Percy Jackson series :)
as well as the second series to it."

I love the Mara Dyer books! I can't wait for the third one to come out. :)

Holly wrote: "I'm currently reading The Regulators, Mr. Mercedes, and Ashes to Ashes."

What do you think of Mr. Mercedes so far? I recently got it from the library, but I haven't had a chance to start it. I have too many books going already.

Kristie wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm currently reading The Regulators, Mr. Mercedes, and Ashes to Ashes."

What do you think of Mr. Mercedes so far? I recently got it from th..."

I also have Mr. Mercedes but haven't read it yet. How is it?

Kristie wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm currently reading The Regulators, Mr. Mercedes, and Ashes to Ashes."

What do you think of Mr. Mercedes so far? I recently got it from th..."

I'm really enjoying it so far; a very good read, IMO. I'm sure you'll like it.