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Book Related Banter > What Are You Reading - Part Deux

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Melissa | 62 comments Sinner by Tess Gerritsen


message 1202: by Kara (new)

Kara I Know This Much Is True, by Wally Lamb


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Karen M | 1956 comments I'm about 3/4 of the way through Stay Another Night.


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Jackie | 1241 comments I'm starting Deaf Sentence by David Lodge today.


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C.T. Tunnell (CTTunnell) | 24 comments I'm going to read a few chapters into A Game of Thrones today. I nearly to the halfway mark.


message 1206: by Scott (last edited Jun 05, 2014 09:25AM) (new)

Scott | 257 comments I haven't posted in awhile but some of the books I recently finished were:
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Christine, The Martian, and Code Zero.
Now I'm reading Stardust.


message 1207: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 4****
I re-read this in preparation for my F2F book club. What a delight! Even knowing the solution I was still engaged and enthralled. Christie was truly a master at her craft.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1208: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I've just started reading The Secrets Sisters Keep by Sinéad Moriarty. I've previously read Mad About You by her and I really enjoyed that book. I look forward to getting further into the new one.


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Madgratess | 8 comments Just finished The Thirteenth Tale, and am now starting The Handmaid's Tale.


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Emilly R (rosario0829e) | 198 comments I am reading "A MOVEABLE FEAST" by ERNEST HEMINGWAY,this is lovely book about a young Hemingway in paris


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Marisa (psyko_kittie12) | 117 comments I'm reading Working For the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow


message 1212: by Heather L (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) Book Concierge wrote: "And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 4****
I re-read this in preparation for my F2F book club. What a delight! Even knowing the solution I ..."


One of my favorite classic mysteries!

I finished East of Eden last night. Good, but wish it hadn't taken me more than a week to finish it. Now starting The Hollow by Nora Roberts.


message 1213: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 36 comments Heather, I love East of Eden. Taking more than a week to read it is just giving the book its due.

And Emilly, I'm just now reading a book of essays on Hemingway. One author pointed out that one reason Hemingway describes objects (food, light) in such loving detail is that these solid facts are something to hold on to in an undependable world. I'd never thought of that.

Shelley, http://dustbowlstory.wordpress.com


message 1214: by Sandra (last edited Jun 06, 2014 09:46AM) (new)

Sandra (sanlema) Just finished The Signature of All Things that I found boring. I gave it 2 stars just because I really like Gilbert's prose.
Before it I read the Hanger Games series. A wonderful YA series really!
I'm still working on The Visionist, and really having problems swallowing it.
When I'm done with it I'll go through The Rosie Project and Y: a novel.


message 1215: by Madgratess (new)

Madgratess | 8 comments I started The Handmaid's Tale yesterday and I cannot put it down! It is so beautifully written and the story is frightening and heart- wrenching, and thought provoking all at the same time. I am loving it!!


message 1216: by Karen M (last edited Jun 06, 2014 11:50AM) (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Madgratess wrote: "I started The Handmaid's Tale yesterday and I cannot put it down! It is so beautifully written and the story is frightening and heart- wrenching, and thought provoking all at the same time. I am lo..."

I really enjoyed it too. Good Read! This book reminded me that I like dystopian novels.


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Pamela (life4real) | 4 comments I just started Me Before You. I'm excited because I've heard it's very good. Hoping it lives up to all the recommendations.


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Jackie | 1241 comments I'm just starting I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes.


message 1219: by Karen M (last edited Jun 07, 2014 05:22PM) (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I'm about to start reading The Water Rat of Wanchai.


message 1220: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler – 4****
This is a novel of friendship, and of men growing to adulthood. Butler writes prose that is poetic and atmospheric. Each of the five main characters has a chance to narrate, so the reader gets some insight into each of their inner thoughts and feelings, and their observations on the others in the quintet. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy character-driven novels. The audio book features five performers, each voicing a different character in alternating chapters.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1221: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2) by L.M. Montgomery Anne Of Avonlea by L M Montgomery – 4****
I am late to the party in regards to this series, having read Anne of Green Gables only a few years ago. But I immediately fell in love with Anne. Her enthusiasm for life and natural predilection for finding trouble continue to charm and engage readers a century later. The books are enjoyable for adults and children alike.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1222: by Karen M (last edited Jun 08, 2014 03:09PM) (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2) by L.M. Montgomery Anne Of Avonlea by L M Montgomery – 4****
I am late to the party in regards to this series, having read Anne of Green Gables only a few years ago. But I immedi..."


I got hooked on reading these. I was reading them online during my lunch break at work over a couple of months. I've read five of them. I also came late!


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Robert Raker (robert_raker) | 60 comments Wanted to read the novelization of Alien, based on the original screenplay. I just started it a few days ago.


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Karen | 1 comments (Re) read Wind, Sand, & Stars by Saint-Exupery..one of my favorite books of all time..a quick read & amazing 1930's aviation adventure


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Kimberly Fitzgerald | 1 comments I just finished reading WE Are Water by Wally Lamb. I really enjoyed reading it and recommend it. I read it because my book group picked it this month and I am glad that they did.


message 1226: by Heather L (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) Book Concierge wrote: "Anne of Avonlea– I am late to the party in regards to this series, having read Anne of Green Gables only a few years ago. But I immedi..."

This was one of my favorite series growing up. I even still have the videos based on the first two books.

I finished The Hollow by Nora Roberts yesterday and immediately started a reread of a childhood favorite, Rascal by Sterling North.


message 1227: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 62 comments I finished The Return of Rafe McKade by Nora Roberts. Now I am reading Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen.


message 1228: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) Different Seasons by Stephen King Different Seasons by Stephen King – 4****
This is a collection of four short stories/novellas that do not fit neatly into the horror genre. Two have been made into the successful films The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me. Even though these are not horror stories, King still delivers his trademark tight plotting, graphically vivid scenes and memorable characters. They are stories that fire a reader’s imagination. And that, in a nutshell is why I love reading fiction in general, and King in particular.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1229: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 62 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables, #2) by L.M. Montgomery Anne Of Avonlea by L M Montgomery – 4****
I am late to the party in regards to this series, having read Anne of Green Gables only a few years ago. But I immedi..."


I haven't read the books but saw the moveis and play. I love the story!


message 1230: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I finished Stardust and now I'm on Mr. Mercedes.


message 1231: by Madgratess (new)

Madgratess | 8 comments Just finished The Handmaid's Tale, which is now one of my favorite books of all time. It was absolutely amazing! I am now starting The Eyre Affair.


message 1232: by Marybeth (new)

Marybeth (narutofan14) i am currently reading Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira , Zigzag by Ellen Wittlinger , and Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols . All are very good so far.


message 1233: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Mr Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan – 5***** and a ❤
Something very strange is going on at Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, and Clay Jannon (with a little help from his friends) is determined to find the secret. This is a literary adventure, a fantasy quest, a tale of friendship, a coming-of-age story and an exploration of man’s search for meaning all in one. It pays homage to Old Knowledge while celebrating New Technology, and encourages us to look to the past while envisioning the future. The characters are strange and loveable, obtuse and insightful. And the settings! I could feel the chill, smell the books, and I swear the dust made me sneeze repeatedly. Ari Fliakos does a marvelous job performing the audio version of the book.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Paula | 1098 comments I'm reading The Raven Mocker by Beth Smith


message 1235: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I'm reading The Biology of Luck.


message 1236: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen – ZERO stars.

One of the worst books ever written and a total waste of my time. Well, at least it fulfilled several challenges. Save yourselves and read something else.
This is a Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Stephen Richter (stephenofskytrain) | 46 comments I am a third of the way through The Blade Itself #1, the first of a trilogy, and very good so far.


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Marisa (psyko_kittie12) | 117 comments I just started Lament by Maggie Stiefvater


message 1240: by Sally (new)

Sally Howes | 32 comments I finished The Lost Sisterhood recently, it was my first ever ARC from NetGalley :-)

Here is my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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message 1242: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1241 comments I'm going to start Tiny Sunbirds Far Away by Christie Watson.


message 1243: by Marybeth (new)

Marybeth (narutofan14) i am still stuck on Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira . it is a little slow and i can't seem to love it as much as i should. There are some times when i just want to quit this book and then there are other times when i want to find out what happens next or i just get frustrated with the book. i have been stuck on it all week and i hope to get through it by Monday so i can start reading a different book.


message 1244: by Heather L (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) Claire wrote: "The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan"

Love this and the related series, "Heroes of Olympus." Just finished a cozy mystery, Lost and Fondue by Avery Aames and started The Swiss Family Robinson for a classic group read.


message 1245: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I've just started reading Audition for Murder which is a mystery and a re-release.


message 1246: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 62 comments Silent girl by tess gerritsen


message 1247: by Ronald (last edited Jun 16, 2014 04:35PM) (new)

Ronald Roumanis | 5 comments Undiscovered Country by Lin Engler. A mystery set in north Minnesota.


message 1248: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 62 comments I also started the storyteller by jodi picoult


message 1249: by Marybeth (new)

Marybeth (narutofan14) i have finally finished reading Love Letters to the Dead and it was pretty good. i have now picked up Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout again and am trying to finish that. i will then either read Zigzag by Ellen Wittlinger , To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #1) by Jenny Han , or What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick . i just haven't decided on which one i want to read next. I hope to go to the library on Friday but i really don't see that happening at this point since love letters to the dead took me so long to read.


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