What are you reading weekend!

[rablissful]

What's everybody currently reading?
What is it about?
Do you like it?
Should I read it?
TELL ME!

[tincupchalice]

I'm reading Crown of Renewal by Elizabeth Moon. You should not read it. The only reason I'm sticking with it is because it's the final book in a series set in the same world as her Deed of Paksenarrion trilogy which I loved. The original trilogy is fantastic. These sequels should never have been written. But they were, so I have to read them.

[rablissful]

Jul 18, 2015 11:00:11 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

I'm reading Crown of Renewal by Elizabeth Moon. You should not read it. The only reason I'm sticking with it is because it's the final book in a series set in the same world as her Deed of Paksenarrion trilogy which I loved. The original trilogy is fantastic. These sequels should never have been written. But they were, so I have to read them.

Boo, I hate when that happens.

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

I just finished "One More Thing, " by bj Novak. It was good but it was totally nor what I thought it was going to be. It was an impulse purchase and I had it in my head that it was a memoir. It's not. DH didn't let me read the back or skim the first few pages like I usually do (we just had to leave the store right that minute!) and I needed a book. It was good, but the humor is a little bizarre at points;it's a bunch of short stories. I wasn't expecting so much swearing. I liked it but didn't love it. I finished it in a day.

[titania]

I know I have mentioned this before recently, but I just finished this morning All The Light We Cannot See. It was beautifully written and I did not want it to end! Like the ending came so quickly I re-read the last few chapters to make sure I soaked it all in. It takes place during WWII in France and Germany, so not a light read, but I definitely recommend.

[thelittleredm]

The book club pick for this month, Red Queen. I like it so far

[shadesofgold]

I can't wait to read that one titania! I pre-ordered the paperback but the delivery date keeps getting pushed back.

I'm about 2/3 through Atonement by Ian McEwan and it is damn good. 5 stars. Such beautiful prose and engrossing storytelling. I remember the movie enough to have the characters in my mind, but I don't remember the ending. Highly recommend.

[setsuna17]

What's everybody currently reading?
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

What is it about? The Earth's rotation starts slowing and all sorts of things happen because of it, gravity sickness, die offs, how the scientists are trying ti fix it, etc. It's also about a girl's coming of age through this.

Do you like it? Only about 1/3 of the eay through, but so far yes.

Should I read it? Depends? Do you like apocalypses? Coming of age tales? It's not very fast paced so that might affect your decision. Apparently it's on Oprah's list of good books. Take that about you will.

[onesweetworld]

Currently reading? GKU!

[jags8]

I picked up a couple of infertility books yesterday from the library. The first one I'm reading right now is "What To Do When You Can't Get Pregnant" by Daniel Potter, MD and Jennifer Hanin, MA.

[sweetmelissa5]

What's everybody currently reading? The Bachelors and Bridesmaids series by Barbara Freethy
What is it about? A group of friends finding love
Do you like it? It's okay. This author generally does romantic thrillers which I really enjoy, but this series is a lot fluffier.
Should I read it? I definitely recommend this author, and these books aren't bad, so yes.

[mrsjene]

Heir of Fire by Sarah Maas. It's the third book in the Throne of Glass series. It's likeYA/NA fantasy. The first book was meh, but then it got SO FUCKING GOOD and I want to keep reading to see how things turn out.

[kayladawn91]

I'm reading Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. I'm only a few chapters in, but here's the description from the Internet.

Eleanor & Park is the first young adult novel written by Rainbow Rowell, published in 2013. The story follows dual narratives, Eleanor and Park, two misfits living in Omaha, Nebraska in 1986.

It was recommended to me by a couple of 9th grade teachers who taught the book to their classes. I like it so far.

[mrsjene]

Jul 18, 2015 15:04:15 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Jul 18, 2015 14:45:47 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

I'm reading Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. I'm only a few chapters in, but here's the description from the Internet.

Eleanor & Park is the first young adult novel written by Rainbow Rowell, published in 2013. The story follows dual narratives, Eleanor and Park, two misfits living in Omaha, Nebraska in 1986.

It was recommended to me by a couple of 9th grade teachers who taught the book to their classes. I like it so far.

I read that in May. I liked it at first but HATED the ending. But maybe I had high hopes for it since I liked her others novels.

Awwww!! I liked the ending! But my favorite book by her is Attachments.

[penguin129]

I started reading Private Down Under by James Patterson a few nights ago. The first or second chapter had a fairly descriptive death/murder. Usually I can handle it, but wasn't feeling it that night. I'll most likely pick it up again. I just finished reading Honeymoon 2, also by Patterson, and that was really good.

[acorn99]

I am reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. It is about two sisters and their different experiences during WWII in France (sorry for the vagueness but I am not far into it.) So far it is really good and I would recommend it.

[cheshie6]

I'm reading "The Colorado Kid" by Stephen King. It's the book Haven (on Syfy) was based on, however its supposed to be more murder mystery and less scifi/fantasy. I'm only 3 chapters in! It's starting a bit slower than I'd like (considering the ebook is only 200 pages) but I love the TV show and I'm wondering how it plays in to this book so I'm going to stick it out!

This is what's on the back of the book: Stephanie McCann is a journalism student at University of Ohio. Her summer internship brings her to Moose-Lookit Island, ME where she tags along after Vince Teague and David Bowie--two salty newsmen who've been running The Weekly Islander together for forty years.

Over those decades, the old guys have seen it all. With Stephanie's help, they review a cold case involving "The Colorado Kid"--an anonymous tourist visiting the island who turned up dead in the Spring of 1980.

The Colorado Kid is classic King. He deftly weaves a charming and funny New England yarn featuring good old fashioned Island storytelling.

I don't know if you should read it, do you like mysteries?

I also love this because I always have a hard time finding something to read next

[kariann12]

I'm reading Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. It's a non-fiction book about the world's fair in Chicago in the 1890s and a serial killer that sets up shop there. I'm about halfway done and so far it's really good.

[badwolf]

I just finished Orphan Train and really loved it. It's historic (semi) fiction (based on something that really happened) about orphans in the early 1900s that were sent from the east coast to the Midwest. The storyline focuses on one woman who shares her memories with a high school girl struggling in the current foster care system. If you like historic fiction definitely read it.

[roastytoasty]

I'm currently (re)reading TaiPan by James Clavell. Its a great book, but nothing come close to how epic his Shogun was. Both are recommended - highly!

[acorn99]

Jul 19, 2015 17:54:10 GMT -5 roastytoasty said:

I'm currently (re)reading TaiPan by James Clavell. Its a great book, but nothing come close to how epic his Shogun was. Both are recommended - highly!

I enjoyed Shogun but had a really hard time getting into TaiPan and I eventually gave up. Should I give it another shot?

[joy]

I'm reading "Under the Glacier" by Haldor Laxness.

And I'm being compelled to buy "The Saga of Icelanders."

[roastytoasty]

Jul 19, 2015 18:00:48 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

Jul 19, 2015 17:54:10 GMT -5 roastytoasty said:

I'm currently (re)reading TaiPan by James Clavell. Its a great book, but nothing come close to how epic his Shogun was. Both are recommended - highly!

I enjoyed Shogun but had a really hard time getting into TaiPan and I eventually gave up. Should I give it another shot?

hmm, I would- I really enjoyed it. I did space the two out quite a bit so that I couldn't compare and contrast them so much. Did you read Gai-Jin? Its the next* and takes you back to Japan.

*the next chronologically. I didn't even realize that he wrote his books out of chronological order until a little googling just now, I just naturally read them that way.

[kayladawn91]

Jul 18, 2015 15:04:15 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Jul 18, 2015 14:45:47 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

I'm reading Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. I'm only a few chapters in, but here's the description from the Internet.

Eleanor & Park is the first young adult novel written by Rainbow Rowell, published in 2013. The story follows dual narratives, Eleanor and Park, two misfits living in Omaha, Nebraska in 1986.

It was recommended to me by a couple of 9th grade teachers who taught the book to their classes. I like it so far.

I read that in May. I liked it at first but HATED the ending. But maybe I had high hopes for it since I liked her others novels.

I hate when that happens.

[joy]

Jul 19, 2015 18:57:29 GMT -5 @mrsjohnmarston said:

Jul 19, 2015 18:21:56 GMT -5 joy said:

I'm reading "Under the Glacier" by Haldor Laxness.

And I'm being compelled to buy "The Saga of Icelanders."

Did you enjoy your trip?

YES!!!

EDIT: I'll put up some pics tomorrow.

[wannabmama]

Such good suggestions! I was on a tear reading for a bit and then got stuck on a not great book and am slogging through it bc I can't give up. Then going back to a Laine Moriarty book next, the hypnotist's wife. I need an easy read after this one (Euphoria, it was an airport buy and not great.)

[acorn99]

Jul 19, 2015 18:46:14 GMT -5 roastytoasty said:

Jul 19, 2015 18:00:48 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

I enjoyed Shogun but had a really hard time getting into TaiPan and I eventually gave up. Should I give it another shot?

hmm, I would- I really enjoyed it. I did space the two out quite a bit so that I couldn't compare and contrast them so much. Did you read Gai-Jin? Its the next* and takes you back to Japan.

*the next chronologically. I didn't even realize that he wrote his books out of chronological order until a little googling just now, I just naturally read them that way.

I havent read Gai-Jin, only Shogun. Would you recommend reading that first?

[ellabee]

Just finished The Girl on the Train and The Invention of Wings. I have a long commute, so I do a lot of audio books.

I found it hard to really enjoy The Girl on the Train because the main character is an alcoholic and self destructive and not terribly likable. It made it hard to root for her. Bonus on the audio book was that the other female narrator is Louise Brealey (Molly Hooper from Sherlock).

The Invention of Wings was great. It's set in 1800 America on a plantation in the south. It follows a white girl and a slave through their lives and friendship.

[titania]

ellabee I also really enjoyed Invention of Wings!! Not as good as The Secret Life of Bees, but a really great read.

[ellabee]

Jul 20, 2015 8:53:43 GMT -5 titania said:

ellabee I also really enjoyed Invention of Wings!! Not as good as The Secret Life of Bees, but a really great read.

That's the next book on my list!