The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

starting on the rage which i recived as a good read give away

Sonila wrote: "And btw I just started reading "The Other" from my to read list... For this year... Am excited to see so many awesome books mentioned here..."

That looks good. I'm always on the look out for a suggestion in any genre. Let me know how you're getting on (I'm not allowed to buy any more books until I've read at least two or three I've already got. Since I got my Kindle and joined Goodreads there's just too much intriguing stuff out there! :)

Kyle wrote: "@HALEY: Sounds interesting. Might check it out. Also... I've heard people use that term repeatedly on here. What the heck is YA?"

Young Adult

Sonila wrote: "Ok am new but I have a question .. Why do I see mostly women on all these discussion threads... ? :-) Are we just reading a lot more than men or I need to wait n see more threads before deciding :-)"

At the risk of sounding like a fossil, I would venture a theory. In general, women read more than men because they have more opportunity. A lot of women are not confined to a job location every day. They can read in small increments while waiting for the laundry, waiting in line to pick up the kids, waiting at the doctor's office, etc. I find that now I am retired, I do a lot more reading than when I was working.

What shall I read next, or ??

I just checked out "The Stonecutter" by Camilla Låckberg electronically from the library onto my kindle. This author is being described as a worthy successor to Stieg Larsson. We shall see.

Jessica wrote: "What shall I read next, or ??"

Paper Towns!

Jeanny wrote: "Jessica wrote: "What shall I read next, or ??"

Paper Towns!"
Okay :)

Hi, I am currently reading The Casual Vacancy. So far, so good!

I'm currently reading 'Carrie' by Stephen King. It's an interesting book, but I'm not sure my feelings on it.

I bought 'Before I Fall' by Lauren Oliver today for £1.99(!) so I think that is my next read.

Michelle wrote: "I'm currently reading A Map in Time and LOTR: Return of the King. They're both quite good! I just finished The Rise of Nine (it's an I am Number Four book) and that was excellent (if you like actio..."

I just finished I Am Number Four and I am waiting on the second book from the library. The first book was really good.

Alexandra wrote: ",Pullman's Dark Materials is excellent."

completely agree they are awesome

Layla wrote: "I just finished Assassin's Creed: Renaissance but don't really recomend it to anyone who doesn't like a book with a lot of killing and not enough plot. Now I'm excited to start Little Women and Ani..."

Who's your favourite character?
Animal far is very saddd...

Cathryn wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I'm currently reading A Map in Time and LOTR: Return of the King. They're both quite good! I just finished The Rise of Nine (it's an I am Number Four book) and that was excellent (..."

They are!!!
I loved Rise of the Nine

Cathryn wrote: "Alexandra wrote: ",Pullman's Dark Materials is excellent."

completely agree they are awesome"

I second that!!

Hello all, this is my first day, I am excited to see all the good books. I just finished I am Number Four and Kitty and the Midnight Hour. I am reading starting Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Has anyone read it?

@HAILEY

I've heard of the Iron Fae series...But waht is it actually about??

*waht=what

Haley wrote: "I love the Fever series!"

I loved it as well, could not put it down.

Patty wrote: "i am reading "

Any good?

I just finished reading The fault in our stars by John Green

Just finished Hush, Hush... meh, it was okay.

Im reading Safe Haven, by Nicholas Sparks. Its beautiful!!

currently reading artemis fowl

Still reading Life of Pi.

Currently reading "Going bovine" by Libba Bray it's fast paced , thought provoking, and fun hope you guys give it a try :)

Reading The Fault In Our Stars :)The Fault in Our Stars

Emily wrote: "currently reading artemis fowl"

The first is my favorite.

Cathryn wrote: "Emily wrote: "currently reading artemis fowl"

The first is my favorite."

Is it good?

Cathryn wrote: "Hello all, this is my first day, I am excited to see all the good books. I just finished I am Number Four and Kitty and the Midnight Hour. I am reading starting Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Has anyon..."

I read Wicked and the rest of the series a few years ago. I loved them.

I am currently reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas I needed something funny for a while. I'm also reading Tuck Everlasting with my daughter...good stuff. I also want to recomanend my debut novel Sunshine in Darness a YA/teen Paranormal/ghost/occult. http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-in-Dar... …

Lindsey wrote: "I am currently reading...
I Never Promised You A Rose Garden

It is a really great read especially if you are interested in the human mind. This..."

If you like, I Never Promised you a Rose Garden I think you might like Sunshine in Darkness...it’s about a girl who’s been trapped outside her body for 17 years. After she takes it back from the Intruder who stole it, she has to learn how to live in a world she has only observed --also no one believes her story so she's sent to a mental institution where she must prove her sanity and fight other intruders. It’s a metaphorical coming of age story... :) Just thought I would share.

May I recommend BROKEN BRIDE, to all the great readers here,it's intriguing,romantic and breadthtaking:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BC3NMRW

Anne a promising model who detested the poverty of her family,was forced to marry Ken,a millionaire older playboy keen on spicing up his sex life,using his wealth as a bait and luring young blooded girls seemed like the best idea. It came at a cost when Anne developed a dying hunger for sex and outlandish neediness to be loved after what looked like her first trial marriage with a millionaire husband crashed at an early age.
Discover the true life story of a broken African queen,gripping and intriguing from the start.

Rooky wrote: "@HAILEY

I've heard of the Iron Fae series...But waht is it actually about??"

It's kind of a spin off of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". So it features the faeries from that as many of the characters, and its about a girl who finds out her father is Oberon, who is the king of the Summer Court of faeries. Her younger brother is kidnapped by the fae, so she travels to the Nevernever (fairyland) to save him. They're really pretty good, I just got annoyed by the main character sometimes. But I loved the supporting cast :)

Currently I am reading a few books. I am reading Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter which I am really digging so far. I nearing completion of Last Words by George Carlin. Overall it is pretty good.

I just finished Poison Study by Maria V Snyder, soooooo good.

I'm reading Little Bee and have fallen completely in love with this book.

Read little bee!

Haley wrote: "Sara wrote: "Haley wrote: "I just started the first book in the Trylle trilogy. I've heard good things so I'm really excited I finally got to it, but so far everything'..."

Yeah, the author rushes through the conclusion and throws in a twist that I think she meant to be shocking, but ends up just ticking you off. lol.

Currently reading "All Together Dead" Charlaine Harris. Love this series! Mindless but fun :-)

Haley wrote: "Also, to YA lovers (especially those of you who like YA dystopian and fantasy) I would highly recommend the book . It's phenomenal - I read it in a day!"

I'm not usually a fast reader, but I also devoured this in a day! I'd recommend it, too.

currently reading This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summer. It's a good quick YA read. Started it today or late last night and I'm almost done it.

Currently reading The Good Woman by Jane Porter. I really enjoy it so far- I've never read anything by her but I'm very impressed and captivated!

anyone read The Mirage?

Hello! I finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray and was completely enthralled by the sheer brilliance of it!Highly recommended for all the fans of Classics! :)

Anubhav wrote: "Hello! I finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray and was completely enthralled by the sheer brilliance of it!Highly recommended for all the fans of Classics! :)"

I know exactly what you mean. Dorian Gray was a happy surprise. I thought ahh I'll read it, becasue it's a classic and thats what a good reader should do...but I was hooked right from the first page. I second your recommendation. :)

@Beth I couldn't put down the book. I love Oscar Wilde's stupendous style and the lucid flow if his prose.

Vic wrote: "I just checked out "The Stonecutter" by Camilla Låckberg electronically from the library onto my kindle. This author is being described as a worthy successor to Stieg Larsson. We shall see."

I am about 1/4 of the way through this book and I love it.

Anubhav wrote: "Hello! I finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray and was completely enthralled by the sheer brilliance of it!Highly recommended for all the fans of Classics! :)"

That's been on my list for while! Glad to hear its a good read- can't wait to read it!

Cathryn wrote: "Patty wrote: "i am reading "

Any good?"

i stopped reading it. i couldn't get into it.