Reading and Book Check-in

[tuscanlatte]

What was the last book you read?

Was it any good?

What are you currently reading?

Are you doing the challenge still (or a different one)?

[tuscanlatte]

What was the last book you read?
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert

Was it any good?
I liked it. It was a bit repetitive but it did get me excited for some creative projects I have been working on, and I liked the message.

What are you currently reading?

I was hoping you guys could help me find something. I need an audiobook before the end of the day (I hate commuting without one to listen to).

Are you doing the challenge still (or a different one)?
I gave up our challenge since none of the books I read were fitting into any of the categories. A new year's resolution was to finish 30 books and I have completed 19 so far this year.

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I got the gifting off my editors pick from Amazon prime. First book in trilogy.

OMG! I loved it and then finished the last 2. I think I read all 3 within a week. They might be teenager books, don't know but so good.

The gifting
The awakening
The gathering.

Read them now.

[tmclawchick]

I really need to make more of an effort to read, but every time I open a book I'm snoring within 5 minutes. It's so sad

[tuscanlatte]

Aug 25, 2016 21:13:38 GMT -5 tmclawchick said:

I really need to make more of an effort to read, but every time I open a book I'm snoring within 5 minutes. It's so sad

Yes I go through spurts of lots of reading and then none at all. Pregnancy is super tiring don't be hard on yourself!

[th3stryck3r]

I'm off the challenge now too, because my books weren't fitting into the categories.

Last book I read was Jeffrey Toobin's American Heiress about Patty Hearst. That has always been a case that really interests me. I actually have a screen printed scarf of Patty Hearst. It was good, although I think he was somewhat submissive of the SLA's motivations, and also of the influence that they could have wielded over a teenager.

Currently reading The Ghost Network by Catie Disabato. It's a murder mystery of sorts. It's fiction, but written as though it's a journalist's account of the disappearance of a huge pop star. (Imagine if Lady Gaga just vanished.) I'm very into it. And, I'm not from Chicago, but it primarily takes place there. I would imagine if anyone has any Chicago ties, they would get it to it even more, as the geography of the city is really important in the book.

[runningmommy519]

Ok so someone here, I swear, recommended the lunar series. Who was it?

Lunar series by Marissa Meyer?

[joi922]

What was the last book you read? I think it was Billion Dollar Ball.

Was it any good? Yes! Very interesting insight into the business of college football!

What are you currently reading? A James Patterson novel that I can't remember the name of. First in the Michael Bennett series.

Are you doing the challenge still (or a different one)? I'm theoretically still doing the challenge. In fact, I should resurrect that thread so I can update with the book recommended by a friend, since that was Billion Dollar Ball.

I find that I'm spending more time on my phone playing games during my commute than reading. Really need to change that, since I doubt all the extra screen time is helping with my headaches. Plus, then I might stand a chance of finishing that challenge!

[RandomName]

I read a bunch of books while on leave but I stopped the reading challenge. The books just weren't fitting in the categories and I was having fun reading. I don't have a book on the go right now. I'm looking for inspiration.

[ars093s]

What was the last book you read? Secret Life of Bees

Was it any good? I liked it! A little slow moving and you pretty much knew where the story was going, but I thought it was well written and good character development.

What are you currently reading? I picked back up where I left off in the Girl Who circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of her Own Making. Hoping second times the charm.

Are you doing the challenge still (or a different one)? Nope on the challenge, I joined a book club so that helps motivate me to read more. We meet tomorrow so am hopeful we get a good new book to start.