Casual Readers discussion

Just started reading Hide and Seek by Jack Ketchum. I wish I could finish a book before buying a new one. It's like an addiction.

I had to laugh at this one Michelle. I do the same thing even though I can't afford it.

Cindy wrote: "James wrote: "Cindy- It is definitely a work of fiction :)"

Yes, I was just a bit slow on the take when I first read the post. Have been pushing myself way too hard lately and to the point of exha..."

Please try not to over-do it, Cindy. Especially during the hot summer months.:)

I love my friends! Thank you Dustin, although I didn't really want to hear that. I don't like to slow down, but I've always heard when two or more people tell you the same thing, well it's time to take note. Several people have told me I need to chill a bit. Hmmm

Ah, I love you all, too! You are most welcome. I only say it because I value our friendship, and I genuinely care.

I think we need a group hug.

(((Hugs))))

Currently reading Showdown, and The Stand. Have another read coming the 22nd.

We do have a fantastic group here! Thanks guys!

Hmmm. I think I'm still on the same book that I was the last time I posted! Sigh. Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinksy. But I have to switch gears soon and read Silence by Shusaku Endo for book club.

Glad I'm not the only one who is still reading books from twenty years ago! OK, so I felt the need to exaggerate a little :).

Cindy wrote: "Glad I'm not the only one who is still reading books from twenty years ago! OK, so I felt the need to exaggerate a little :)."

I don't think you're alone there Cindy. A huge portion of my books are from years ago. I get the impression that's one of the dangers of being a book lover/collector. Too many books, never enough time, increasing backlog. As problems go, I'm good with that:)

McCammon has all ways been one of very favorites but this Matthew Corbett series has given me an even greater appreciation for his writing. This is why he disappeared for 10 years.

10 years is a long time for someone to disappear. Glad to hear you are liking the series Chuck.

Trying to get back into Lord of the Rings. I've had it on hold for way too long now.

That's kinda funny in a way Lina. I bought the box set, including The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings about three months ago. I have read The Hobbit and gotten no further. *sigh*

Cindy wrote: "That's kinda funny in a way Lina. I bought the box set, including The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings about three months ago. I have read The Hobbit and gotten no further. *sigh*"


The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring are both amazing, but The Two Towers are so heavy and long. I have about 100 pages left of that one though, and I hope to get it done by the end of next week (I read stuff in between). But they are definitively worth reading!

I have heard that it is an excellent series as a whole. Plan to start reading The Fellowship of the Ring sometime next month. Probably closer to the end of the month. Thanks Lina!

The Two Towers was my favorite of the LOTR books. Also of the movies.

I remember reading The Hobbit, and then the trilogy over a summer years ago when I was in high school. I absolutely loved it, but I remember it took all summer to get through the books. I don't know if it was because I was younger or because the stories were so involved. I never did read The Silmarillion.

Rick wrote: "Cindy wrote: "Glad I'm not the only one who is still reading books from twenty years ago! OK, so I felt the need to exaggerate a little :)."

I don't think you're alone there Cindy. A huge portion ..."

Nope, nothing wrong with reading the Classics!:)

Chuck wrote: "

McCammon has all ways been one of very favorites but this Matthew Corbett series has given me an even greater appreciation for his writing. This is why he disa..."

Chuck, glad to hear that you're enjoying the series. I have the latest one, Providence Rider, still to read.

Michelle wrote: "Chuck wrote: "

McCammon has all ways been one of very favorites but this Matthew Corbett series has given me an even greater appreciation for his writing. This ..."

Do you have it? Maybe we could buddy read it. But yeah, I am just SO loving this series. Thanks!

I do. I have every book in the series up to Providence Rider. Buddy read is good, let me know :)

I'm reading by Angel Gelique. Wow, this book is sick and twisted! I'm really enjoying it!

Flesh Gothic by Edward Lee.

Brenda wrote: "I'm reading by Angel Gelique. Wow, this book is sick and twisted! I'm really enjoying it!"

This was recommended to me a few months back, and I've been curious about it every since. How sick, twisted, and disturbing is it, exactly?

Completely. I'm making faces of horror as I read, but I can't put it down! Damn this work stuff! If I didn't have to be here, earning a living, I'd be home reading! It's quite gory, but geez, it's so good!!

Brenda wrote: "Completely. I'm making faces of horror as I read, but I can't put it down! Damn this work stuff! If I didn't have to be here, earning a living, I'd be home reading! It's quite gory, but geez, it's ..."

This series looks interesting but I want to ask one question ... any animal cruelty? I'm all about sick, twisted and disturbing books but they can sometimes involve animal cruelty and that I can't stomach.

Adam wrote: "Flesh Gothic by Edward Lee."

Now there is another author I need to check out.

Michelle wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Completely. I'm making faces of horror as I read, but I can't put it down! Damn this work stuff! If I didn't have to be here, earning a living, I'd be home reading! It's quite gory, ..."

Michelle, I responded privately on this one. Check your messages.

Brenda wrote: "Completely. I'm making faces of horror as I read, but I can't put it down! Damn this work stuff! If I didn't have to be here, earning a living, I'd be home reading! It's quite gory, but geez, it's ..."

I'd be interested in hear from you via PM, too, regarding the books. Thank you, Brenda.

Officially I have eight books going now. Ulysses: which I really need to get back to but'll plenty happy if I finish it in the next few months. Infinite Jest: I really need to get back to this too. The goal is to finish it by the end of the summer--it's a piece of cake after ULYSSES. Gravity's Rainbow: I started this a couple weeks ago. It's not nearly as hard as ULYSSES or IJ. Cutting for Stone , Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: I plan on reading this whole series over the next month. Deeply Odd: This is the last available one in series so I'm taking my time with it. The Catcher in the Rye, and Mister Slaughter: This series is what I've been primarily focusing on as of late. If I finish this today I'll probably start the next in the series. I just can't help myself. :)

Well now, let's see. I am currently reading a couple of books by members of this group who happen to be authors and then a few other books. Here is my list: Showdown, Killer Rumors (group member), Flowers in the Attic, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, and And On The Sixth Day (group member).

I just started Trapped by Jack Kilborn and I'm almost finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which has impressed me with how good it is. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.

I'm hearing a lot about Gone Girl. Definitely need to look into it.

I'm reading: , , , and . I should have finished one of these by now ... sigh :(

I'm trying to finish World War Z, and then I plan to start both A Conspiracy of Paper, and A History of the World in 6 Glasses. Somewhere in there I need to finish a review copy I won of Sloughing Off the Rot, and I'd really like to start reading Screamscapes by our own Evans Light. I'm not sure how this is all going to happen. I'm also reading A Man in Full during breaks at work. I think we all share a common problem.

Brenda wrote: "I'm reading by Angel Gelique. Wow, this book is sick and twisted! I'm really enjoying it!"

What a great book! Wow! Now I've put Angel's other books on my ever-expanding to-read list. And I discovered this is the first book of a trilogy! Awesome! Off to get the next one!

Courtney wrote: "I just started Trapped by Jack Kilborn and I'm almost finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which has impressed me with how good it is. I'll definitely be reading more by this author."

GONE GIRL was a really, really good one. The audiobook was amazing. It had a male and female narrator for each part. I should have given it five stars, in hindsight.

Currently reading Showdown, The Stand, & Four Past Midnight.

Chuck wrote: "Courtney wrote: "I just started Trapped by Jack Kilborn and I'm almost finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which has impressed me with how good it is. I'll definitely be reading more by this autho..."

I'm listening to the audio! I agree, this is the best audiobook I've ever listened to. Both narrators are fantastic, but the girl in particular is absolutely perfect as Amy.

I'll probably finish it today. I can't wait to hear how it ends!

Brittany wrote: "I'm hearing a lot about Gone Girl. Definitely need to look into it."

Not usually one of my favourite genres, but it is really, really good. You should definitely check it out.

Currently, I'm re-reading A Storm of Swords and I just started Showdown for a buddy read!!

Reading Flesh Gothic and Ravenous. Just finished with The Novellas and Endurance: A Novel of Terror. Getting excited about reading Swan Song, getting ready for Swan Song!

I just added the first book of Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series to the mix:

Just finished Odd Thomas but in the middle of Lord of the Flies. Have quite a few books on hand but unsure what read next. Will be reading The Little Prince and possibly The Hunger Games although I'm looking for Brave New World.

Reading Showdown, Forever Odd, The Stand, & Four Past Midnight, need to get this finished.

by Angel Gelique. I am loving her books! This is a great trilogy, very hard to put down! Can't wait for the 3rd to come out this fall!

Brenda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm reading by Angel Gelique. Wow, this book is sick and twisted! I'm really enjoying it!"

What a great book! Wow! Now I've put Angel's..."

Okay, so I checked out the description of Hillary Flesh and Blood, after you were talking about how sick and twisted it was, and it does look really sick and twisted. I think I may have to pick the first one up and check it out. I also enjoy a little sick and twisted in my reading at times:)