Indonesians Who Love English Books discussion

The Deep End by Kristen Ashley. So far, so good

Currently reading The Last Policeman with Sci-Fi Indonesia book club. Join us here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (discussion in Indonesian)

Also The Minority Report and Other Classic Stories By Philip K. Dick with Sci-fi and Heroic Fantasy group: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Femmy wrote: "Currently reading The Map That Changed the World. I've been wanting to read it for a long time, but the price had always kept me from buying it. Finally bought it recently for just $1...."

Wonder if it has too many unnecessary info dumps and going off tangents. I read his Krakatau book and it was one of the worst non fiction books I've ever read.

Silvana wrote: "Wonder if it has too many unnecessary info dumps and going off tangents."

Aren't all nonfictions info dumps? :-) But I know what you mean. The author does have a tendency to go off tangents. But I do enjoy them.

Starting Japan the Toothless Tiger by Declan Hayes.

My current book is The Complete Sherlock Holmes. As you may recall I'm quite new to this hobby, so I'm currently longing for old classic books for new readers

Updating! I just finished Jessa Crispin's Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto which is refreshing & insightful, if you can ignore how the arguments are not that well-supported & how it doesn't provide any solution to the problems it brought forth. And now I'm currently reading H.P. Lovecraft's classic horror story compilation The Call of Cthulhu!

Arkasha wrote: "Updating! I just finished Jessa Crispin's Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto which is refreshing & insightful, if you can ignore how the arguments are not that well-suppo..."

that feminist book sounds interesting and would love to know your thoughts on Lovecraft too.

Silvana wrote: "Arkasha wrote: "Updating! I just finished Jessa Crispin's Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto which is refreshing & insightful, if you can ignore how the arguments are not..."

The Feminist book feels like a glorified rant but there are true things in it. The Lovecraft one is basically a compilation of classic horror short stories, the English used is a bit unfamiliar (written in 1910-1930's) so for me it was kinda hard to feel properly frightened. Also Lovecraft is absolutely racist it kinda gets uncomfortable.

currently reading Api Tauhid by Habiburrahman El Shirazy.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J.K.Rowling

Just finished reading the The Bookseller of Kabul

Kind of on the fence. Very interesting topic, but at times her style of removing herself from the story gets puzzling.

Trying to read Twelve Kings in Sharakhai, but binge-watching Dexter on iflix and playing Candy Crush Soda keeps getting in the way :-p

Femmy wrote: "Trying to read Twelve Kings in Sharakhai, but binge-watching Dexter on iflix and playing Candy Crush Soda keeps getting in the way :-p"

Almost DNFed that one. Plot got weird halfway, then it became predictable, And I don't like gods and goddesses and chosen one tropes.

Arkasha wrote: "Silvana wrote: "Arkasha wrote: "Updating! I just finished Jessa Crispin's Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto which is refreshing & insightful, if you can ignore how the a..."

Noted on both. I'll still pick up the Cthulhu book since I'm curious.

Reading Shadow & Claw for a group read - old school fantasy - hard to get into, this one. Too all over the place.

At least I have an enjoyable one also, Sunshine (urban fantasy, not your typical vampire stuff as many recommend this).

Will soon start The Stars Are Legion (lesbians in space!) by my fave author Kameron Hurley for two group reads.

I'm reading The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho.

Usually I read the Indonesian/Bahasa version of his books. Now, I'm trying to finish the English version. It's not that easy to finish it, sometimes I have to re-read certain parts, but it's been an enjoyable journey.

I'm almost finished with City of Stairs.

I love City of Stairs. Fantastic trilogy.

Finishing Watership Down by Richard Adams in 30 minutes says my Kindle.

And on chapter 5 of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.

Reading Bullseye from James Patterson. Eventhough he's very famous, this is actually my first time reading his books. I love the story so far.

Silvana wrote: "I love City of Stairs. Fantastic trilogy."

Interesting take on gods and magic, that's for sure.

I'm reading Dreamer's Pool now.

Just finished The Palace of Illusions

Really enjoyed it. Brought back so many memories of that epic tale Mahabharata.

Anny wrote: "Just finished The Palace of Illusions

Really enjoyed it. Brought back so many memories of that epic tale Mahabharata."

I've been having it on my tbr for ages, now I'm getting even more excited to read it!

Reading An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 - my first military nonfiction since....I don't remember. Been way too long.

Femmy wrote: "Silvana wrote: "I love City of Stairs. Fantastic trilogy."

Interesting take on gods and magic, that's for sure.

I'm reading Dreamer's Pool now."

Also an interesting book. With some glaring flaws. But I like how Marilier writes so I am willing to take the risk of reading the next book.

Reading Thirteen Reasons Why now. Not as dark as I expected but I'm liking it so far.

Femmy wrote: I'm reading Dreamer's Pool now.

Silvana wrote: Also an interesting book. With some glaring flaws. But I like how Marilier writes so I am willing to take the risk of reading the next book."

Yeah, I love her writing, too. The characters and plot are pretty standard fare, but combined with her writing, they make an enjoyable read.

Patricia wrote: "Reading Thirteen Reasons Why now. Not as dark as I expected but I'm liking it so far."

I haven't read this, but I've watched it on Netflix. I think it has a high rating at imdb because of the subject matter, considering how serious school bullying is in the US, not because the story is that great.

I wonder how bullying over there compares to bullying at schools here. I can't imagine the things described in the book/series happening here in Indonesia.

Just started A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull this morning. I haven't read middle grade for a long time but I'm enjoying this so far.

Finally got started on Cixin Liu's the Remembrance of Earth's Past: The Three-Body Trilogy series after being repeatedly recommended by a friend that's heavily into science fiction as I am, and it's really spell-binding. Currently on the second book, The Dark Forest. Can't really say much about the topic without accidentally spoiling it, but if you're interested in physics or scientific research it's a must read.

I am currently reading Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and Lullabies by Lang Leav :)

Update! I'm currently reading The Screwtape Letters and Life is Elsewhere. I got 9 books on my currently-reading shelf I'm pretty sure this isn't healthy :D

Currently I'm reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Tear jerking on the next level. T.T

Theresiadrs wrote: "Currently I'm reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Tear jerking on the next level. T.T"

Ah! I've started reading it, but haven't finished it yet. That one's a good book indeed, tho it's hard for me to keep my pace.

Currently reading "The Boy in The Stripped Pajamas" Deluxe Illustrated version by John Boyne & Oliver Jeffers..

Currently reading Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements. Stories about chemistry is something I'm always interested in, but the book is not as engaging as I hoped.

Currently reading The Gunslinger. Oh finally.

currently reading heartless and the shadow queen!

Currently reading several books at the same time since none of them are particularly page-turner:
A Fire Upon the Deep - for a group read
The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way - fascinating but there are just alot of info at a time
Kings of the Wyld - not as funny as people say, not sure if I can finish it or not, the story is not engaging
Sci-Fi Chronicles: A Visual History of the Galaxy's Greatest Science Fiction - reading this one chapter at a time

Arkasha wrote: "Update! I'm currently reading The Screwtape Letters and Life is Elsewhere. I got 9 books on my currently-reading shelf I'm pretty sure this isn't healthy :D"

9?? If I were you I might be DNF-ing 3 at least.

I am currently reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.. :)

Nastiti wrote: "Theresiadrs wrote: "Currently I'm reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Tear jerking on the next level. T.T"

Ah! I've started reading it, but haven't finished it yet. That one's a goo..."

IT IS indeed very beautiful. Don't worry, you will finish it I believe.
p.s please do prepare tissues.

Currently reading The Shadowed Sun by my favorite author N.K. Jemisin and trying to finish a work-related book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.

Currently reading A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. I have a hard time reading it. I always get sleepy after reading a couple of pages.

Finished All The Light We Cannot See last week. Now im re-reading lots of Japanese comic books. Horimiya, Tokyo Ghoul, Kung Fu Boy Legends. But i guess,, there arent lots of fans of manga here, r there?? 😂😂

I love Kungfu Boy and Samurai X plus a couple of others, but haven't read much else.

Femmy wrote: "I love Kungfu Boy and Samurai X plus a couple of others, but haven't read much else."
Srsly??!! There is kungfu boy legend now! Its getting much more interesting! And Samurai X is a legend.

Glad to read replies from fans of mangas!! Awesome mangas have been increasing a lot lately. Hope u can catch up with the new titles :D

@Meriana: Here, here fellow manga lover! XD

I've been reading Nozaki-kun, Attack on Titan and Drifters lately. True, there are so many manga out there and yet I always crave for more (totally addicted) :P

Doh, I cannot stand watching the series, so I tried to read it first. So far so good even tho I already know the plot. GRRM knows how to knit his words with witty dialogue.

Meriana wrote: "There is kungfu boy legend now! "

Is that series still ongoing? I thought the story had already ended.

Btw, I watched the anime Erased a couple of months ago and it was great. Have you read/watched it?

Amanda Sastri wrote: "

Doh, I cannot stand watching the series, so I tried to read it first. So far so good even tho I already know the plot. GRRM knows how to knit his words with wit..."

Good for you! If you live in Jakarta, there is an ASOIAF book club that conducts regular discussions/reread.