Casual Readers discussion

I like to read the book before watching the TV show or movie. But that's just so I can imagine it all in my head proper. I'm reading The Whisperers by John Connolly. That's not as a group read but just as it was on my tbr pile. I love the Charlie Parker books.

Angie wrote: "I like to read the book before watching the TV show or movie. But that's just so I can imagine it all in my head proper. I'm reading The Whisperers by John Connolly. That's not as a group read but ..."

I prefer to read the stories first, too, but doesn't always happen that way.:) Interestingly enough, the novel feels really fresh to me, almost as if I hadn't seen the movie.

I haven't started it yet, Dustin. I "accidentally" caught the movie one night, but though I like to read first watch later, I still want to read it. Too many books going right now.

Adam wrote: "I haven't started it yet, Dustin. I "accidentally" caught the movie one night, but though I like to read first watch later, I still want to read it. Too many books going right now."

All right, I totally get that, man. If you ever feel up to discussing it, please feel free, once you've read it. What did you think of the film, BTW?

Kathleen wrote: "You have to tell me when you finish Life of Pi, Dustin. I need to talk with someone about that ending. Seriously. I actually never seen the movie either, so someone should tell me if it's different..."

The details of the novel really are incredible! So far the film follows it pretty closely, but the prose is soo much more extensive. A little slow in Part I, but certainly relevant to the character's development. Don't worry, you'll be the first person I plan on discussing it with.. I'm curious if the endings are the same, too, because I don't recall the denouement being all that profound. I'll definitely be PMing you when I'm finished!! Thank you, Kathleen!



I Am Not A Serial Killer sounds really provokative and unique. I hope you like it!

Kathleen wrote: "You have to tell me when you finish Life of Pi, Dustin. I need to talk with someone about that ending. Seriously. I actually never seen the movie either, so someone should tell me if it's different..."

I actually just finished Easy today, I really enjoyed it. If you like ya romance have you tried the Pushing the Limits series? I read them all last week and really liked them.

Haven't read City of Bones (I was waiting for the series to finish before starting it) I did see the movie and didn't like it much, but my friends teenage daughter was watching it with me and she was telling about all the stuff they changed or left out.

Just starting a buddy read on The Book Thief

I'm reading The Dinner and it has kept me up much later than I would have liked.

The first 2 don't have as much as want you want. Pushing the Limits is about a girl that was attacked by her mom and can't remember what happened and a (bad) boy living in foster care. they end up working together to get into their counselor files so she can remember what happened that night and he can find out where his little brothers are.
Dare You To is the friend of the first boy and her uncle takes custody of her from her mom and she spends a lot of time trying to rescue her mom from a abusive drug dealing boyfriend. She tricks a boy interested in her into taking her back to her old town.
Crash into You This one is probably more what you want. this one is about the foster brother from the first one. it revolves around street racing and helping a girl who owes a lot of money to the wrong ppl.

and for forbidden romances maybe try Teach Me I have it but I haven't started it yet so I can't really say if its any good.
haven't read damaged, I'll have to look into it

Gave up on Ratha's Creature, switched to a reread of Tailchaser's Song.

Hi everyone,
I'm currently reading The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks. Wishing you all the very best. Happy reading! :)

I finished Cujo last week. I never took so long to finish such a short book.

Now I'm reading Hard Magic. It is really good so far.

Antonello wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm currently reading The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks. Wishing you all the very best. Happy reading! :)"

I read that last year and loved it, I like most of his books. I've just read good omens and its not the first time but its still so good, but now I'm going to stick and read the shadow of the wind.

Kathleen wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "You have to tell me when you finish Life of Pi, Dustin. I need to talk with someone about that ending. Seriously. I actually never seen the movie either, so someone ..."

I really appreciate your input, Kathleen. I think it could have been much more boring and slow as snails, and I still would have kept reading. Martel's writing is too beautiful to do otherwise, IMO! I was fully engaged around the start of Part II. I've been curious about your love of the ending, and the fact that it blew you away like no other (I'm presuming.) What was so AMAZING about it to you? You're referring to the island, correct?

I'm starting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in a little bit!

Have decided to read Flowers in the Attic.

Started The Goldfinch…good so far but just a few pages in.

Started Argo: How the CIA & Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History today have seen the film thought I would give the book a try.

Amanda Knox memoir. This wasn't on my TBR list for January but I have finished all them already. Although two were duds that I didn't complete. Thought I would throw this one in been wanting to read it for ages.

I'm starting today, as part of group read!

That's a massive book Dustin, I didn't know it was that long! I'm trying to finish Shadow of the Wind, I keep reading lots of others thinking I'll read some more later:)

Oh yes, it's quite long! Though not as long as it may seem, due the various editions and footnotes at the end. For instance, the Penguin Classics version (the one I'm reading from,) is like 986 or so, excluding the Notes section. Still almost a 1000, but not as long as it would appear..

Currently reading: I Am Malala and I am having a hard time getting through the first part of the book. She writes about the country history. I have been told by friends that it does get better. Any thoughts would be helpful.

Trisha wrote: "Currently reading: I Am Malala and I am having a hard time getting through the first part of the book. She writes about the country history. I have been told by friends that it does get better. A..."

I haven't read that one yet, but I have been wanting to. Hope it gets better.

Reading Darkness, Tell Us, a buddy read I bullied my way into, and still working on The Passage.

Dustin wrote: "I'm starting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in a little bit!"

What did you think of this? I read it last week and thought it was kind of weird but now I'm trying to get my hands on the movie.

Adam wrote: "Reading Darkness, Tell Us, a buddy read I bullied my way into, and still working on The Passage."

I'm reading those as well, along with the iron king as another buddy read. I'm starting the wasp factory as well! Lots of books:)

I liked the Iron King

★Joycedale★ wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I'm starting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in a little bit!"

What did you think of this? I read it last week and thought it was kind of weird but now I'm trying to ge..."

I think my review pretty much sums up my thoughts on Perks. You can find it here:

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

Thank you for your interest, Joycedale!

I need to buy a copy of Wasp Factory, Angie. I hear it is very good.

Adam wrote: "I need to buy a copy of Wasp Factory, Angie. I hear it is very good."

One of my all-time favorites. Very short, very disturbing.

Its good to have a short book with all the long ones I've got going!

Angie I wanted to join you on Wasp Factory....do you think you could wait for me?...unless you're reading it already?

Angie wrote: "Its good to have a short book with all the long ones I've got going!"

Yes, I've come to really appreciate a good short book. Another good one is Last Days.

Oh, and I'm reading Dweller right now. It ain't bad, so far. I'm not too far into it.

Addy wrote: "Angie I wanted to join you on Wasp Factory....do you think you could wait for me?...unless you're reading it already?"

I can wait, I've got others I'm reading:-) it sounds really good doesn't it!

Dweller is a great short book, Gregor. One of the best I read last year. I recommend checking out Strand's Pressure as well. I read that first and was extremely impressed.

Adam wrote: "Dweller is a great short book, Gregor. One of the best I read last year. I recommend checking out Strand's Pressure as well. I read that first and was extremely impressed."

Thanks, Adam. I hope your body is restitching itself into a fabulous meat construct with amazing superpowers.

Yes, I must learn the workings of my new bionic back as I heal. I need to locate the jet pack. There's a switch somewhere...

Adam wrote: "Yes, I must learn the workings of my new bionic back as I heal. I need to locate the jet pack. There's a switch somewhere..."

Just make sure no one walks in on you while you're flipping your switch.

Dustin wrote: "★Joycedale★ wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I'm starting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in a little bit!"

What did you think of this? I read it last week and thought it was kind of weird but ..."

What a great review! I really wish I could write them like that. I usually just say I liked it or not.

Duly noted, Gregor.

Addy wrote: "Angie I wanted to join you on Wasp Factory....do you think you could wait for me?...unless you're reading it already?"

Addy, you are more than welcome to join us. I haven't even started on it. It's only Day 2 of 14. I'll probably wait a few more days and read it through it one day, but, we'll be on it until the 27th or so. Come join us! No one has even posted anything about it yet:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'm trying to get some more of shadow of the wind read, but I've nearly finished Darkness tell it by Richard laymon. I'm enjoying both.

I just finished , I really enjoyed it, it was a change from King's usual style.

Now starting The Kitchen Gods Wife by Amy Tan , I enjoy reading about different cultures.

Angie wrote: "Its good to have a short book with all the long ones I've got going!"

Oh definitely! I try to squeeze several shorter books in while tackling the massive tomes like Don Q and Les Mis, which I'll be reading later this year!

★Joycedale★ wrote: "Dustin wrote: "★Joycedale★ wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I'm starting The Perks of Being a Wallflower in a little bit!"

What did you think of this? I read it last week and thought it was kin..."

Aw, what a sweet thing to say!:) Thank you so much, Joycedale!!

I finished Hard Magic and started Something Wicked This Way Comes.

Just started The Rosie Project, so far so good!