A DISers Book Club!

[jpeka65844]

I am wrapped up in the series "Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. I'm usually not a sci/fi fantasy fan but these are AMAZING!!!

Start with Game of Thrones and you'll be hooked for 3 more books!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hi Friends,

I haven't posted much over here lately due to my WDW trip and the hecticness of work, but wanted to see what was new. I am still working on Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol. I've been able to pick it up a bit more than usual (on the plane, etc.) and am really getting into it now. It was very slow in the beginning for me. I'm almost to page 200. Anyone finish it yet?

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I just read Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen. By no stretch of the imagination would it be considered great literature. The slide from Fair to Wicked Queen is a little clumbsy (and not quite complete) and had me thinking about how the book was written rather than being lost in the story. Obviously, it is ripping off "Wicked".

But it was a quick and easy read and I actually liked it a lot. I'd now like a little book about the Queen's father, lol.

Now I have to watch Snow White again, especially to see the King's cousins and watch the Queen's final scene.

I thought I'd share with Disney fans in the event nobody had heard about it (I hadn't) and wanted to read it.

Disney is now selling this in all of the theme parks and Downtown Disney locations. I am not sure if it is from Hyperion or not, but am assuming it is. I hadn't heard of it until I was there a few weeks back. I almost picked it up, but knew I'd get my teacher discount if I waited until I got home. I might pick it up, but am not running out to buy it in a rush. I thought it was a blatant rip off of Wicked , too.

 

[zuzu]

Thought I would add my suggestion in the humor category for almost anything by David Sedaris. If you can, listen to his audiobooks rather than actually reading them because he narrates his own books and his voice like his humor is unique. Plus with the audiobooks, you get to hear his spot on Billie Holliday impression.

With the holidays approaching, I highly recommend his "Santaland Diaries" from Holidays on Ice about his stint as a Macy's elf. From Me Talk Pretty One Day, the chapter "Jesus Shaves" is all about Easter (sort of) and "Six to Eight Black Men" is about Santa in other countries. Both of these had me laughing so hard, I couldn't see and I'm sure I peed a little.

Just be warned, his writing is not appropriate for children although I almost wish he had a PG version of some of his stories that I would love to share with some kids I know.

 

[PinkBudgie]

I just finished The Pawn and it was very good and a very fast read. Now I'm starting on Treason by Don Brown. We'll see how that is.

I have to say, reading on my itouch has been very handy. I can read with the lights off. I put a Kindle on my wish list but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[wishspirit]

Sorry, I'm late. Allow me to catch up...

I recently rediscovered my library card and NY Public Library. Nothing short of wonderful. Besides being my go to place for books, I'v e also been using it to catch up on movies that I've always wanted to see or haven't seen since childhood. Over the last 2 weeks, I've seen Peter Pan, Saludos Amigos, Three Calballeros, and Tron. I have a documentary on the Six Day War waiting for me, and a documentary on the British Monarchy coming (I just go back from London). But, back to books...

I'm reading now The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company, by
David A. Price. Fascinating even for non-Disneyphiles. This ragtag group of creative people with a desire to do something completely different in the face of a world that wasn't ready for it. Even if you saw the Pixar documentry, read this.


Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kindom to the Movies, by Jason Surrell - I credit (blame) this book for getting me interested in Imagineering and the Parks all over again. I wish we had a book like this on every attraction, but I'm sure the story behind this one is the most compelling.

Enjoy!

Oh no Chad! My pile of books to read on Disney are already piling up! You've just added a load more!

Did you have a good time in London? Not too rainy for you? Its so miserable over here recently

 

[princessbride6205]

Thought I would add my suggestion in the humor category for almost anything by David Sedaris. If you can, listen to his audiobooks rather than actually reading them because he narrates his own books and his voice like his humor is unique. Plus with the audiobooks, you get to hear his spot on Billie Holliday impression.

With the holidays approaching, I highly recommend his "Santaland Diaries" from Holidays on Ice about his stint as a Macy's elf. From Me Talk Pretty One Day, the chapter "Jesus Shaves" is all about Easter (sort of) and "Six to Eight Black Men" is about Santa in other countries. Both of these had me laughing so hard, I couldn't see and I'm sure I peed a little.

We must have similar senses of humor - those are my favorite stories of his too! I've never tried the audio versions - but now I have to!

I am currently reading The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine by Benjamin Wallace. This book tells the story of a cache of wines that were supposedly once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Just one of the bottles sold for $156,000 at auction in 1985. By taking you into the inner-circles of the most decadent wine collectors in the world, the book questions the legitimacy of the Jefferson bottles. A precious piece of history, or the world's most elaborate forgery?

This book is fascinating!! Perfect for all you wine snobs out there

Thank you for this recommendation! This will be a great Christmas gift for my dad.

 

[CoMickey]

Hi - I just finished reading Steven King's The Shining and I am looking to read another. I have a question for those of you who are Steven King fans what is your favorite King book and why?

TIA!!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Hi - I just finished reading Steven King's The Shining and I am looking to read another. I have a question for those of you who are Steven King fans what is your favorite King book and why?

TIA!!

It's like asking to pick a favorite child.

I can still read The Stand cover-to-cover. Really loved The Talisman (with Peter Straub). Dolores Claiborne is a fantastic read. Rose Madder and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon were really great, as well. 'Salem's Lot is a classic, as is Carrie. Loved It.

Oh, forget it...the more I name, the more I think that I love just as much. Can't do it. There are a few I don't like so much, like Desperation and Hearts in Atlantis and Cell (stupid, stupid), and Insomnia (too many pain meds during this one's writing, I think). And I didn't like The Tommyknockers.

Anyway, I'm 1/3 of the way through the new one, Under the Dome. It's no The Stand, but it's a good read. And a thick one.

Why do I like them? I like most of his writing because he puts ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, making heroes out of the most unlikely sorts (mostly children or damaged/oppressed adults), while making victims of those in positions of power and/or control as well as those who follow them blindly. Simple device, but effective.

 

[robind]

I read both of those books by Follett and LOVED them. A must read for anyone asking my opinion. I also love reading Dean Koontz. I know...I like the freaky stories. I am waiting for the 3 book of Frankenstein from him, but my favorite is Life Expectancy. Try it, you'll like it!

I may have missed it on the thread - but the third one has been out for a couple of months.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone here that recommended Christopher Moore. What a thrill to find a new author to devour! I started listened to the audio book of A Dirty Job last night at work and I love it! It was LOL funny due to some incredible characters and dialogue. Love the twisted, black humor. It also takes place in San Francisco (my favorite city in the world) so it's fun to make the rounds with the characters. The audio book is read by Fisher Stevens and he does a great job. I have already requested all the other Christopher Moore books from my library and I can't wait to go through them.

I've only read The Stupidest Angel, which is a good read for this time of year.

I just finished Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris. It really wasn't all that interesting and the main character was off-putting.
Now I'm off to read this board to decide what to get from the library next!

I agree, I do like the Sookie Stackhouse books.

Hello fellow avid readers!

Any recommendations for some fun (not too-graphic) mysteries books I can sink my teeth into? I like things like the Stephanie Plum series from Janet Evanovich, The Cat Who by Lilian Jackson Braun, The Hannah Swenson books from Joanne Fluke, things by Carol Higgins Clark, etc.

Oh, and can you keep your fingers crossed that I get a Kindle for my birthday or Christmas? It would really save me some money on books!

I think you are my reading twin - I love all of those. Have you tried JD Robb, she has a series set in 2059, they start with Naked in Death and there are about 24 or 29 of them. They feature homicide detective Eve Dallas and they have a little romance. JD Robb also writes romances under Nora Roberts.

A few years ago I enjoyed many of Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody mysteries. She travels to Egypt and is an archeologist and gets involved in mysteries. It has been a while so I can't remember a lot about it, but I thought they were entertaining light reading. The first book is Crocodile on the Sandbank.

I second this recommendation as well, I started on a later book in the series, and then went back to the first one.

More FREE books for those with a Kindle or Kindle App.

See if these appeal to you...

Treason
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SEVU8Y/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk

Hostage
http://www.amazon.com/Hostage-ebook/dp/B000SEVWXW/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Defiance
http://www.amazon.com/Defiance-ebook/dp/B000SEIB4U/ref=pd_sim_kinc_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Black Sea Affair
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Sea-Affair-ebook/dp/B000SK2***/ref=pd_sim_kinc_3?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Havent read these but I understand that they are a series with recurring characters and the reviews seem good.

And you cant beat the price....FREE!!!!!

You beat me too it Kevin, downloaded them all, as you said, can't beat the price. I also found:

http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Experim...?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1258855798&sr=1-1

If you like James Patterson, this is the first in a series based on characters from When the Wind Blows.

Hi - I just finished reading Steven King's The Shining and I am looking to read another. I have a question for those of you who are Steven King fans what is your favorite King book and why?

TIA!!

Good question - I would have to say either The Stand, love apocalypic stores or Carrie. I agree with Mindy, Cell was terrible.

 

[zuzu]

I've never tried the audio versions - but now I have to!

I think you will love the audio versions. I have his (David Sedaris) box set on my Christmas wish list.

 

[challer]

Hi - I just finished reading Steven King's The Shining and I am looking to read another. I have a question for those of you who are Steven King fans what is your favorite King book and why?

TIA!!

I enjoyed his short story books.

 

[challer]

Oh no Chad! My pile of books to read on Disney are already piling up! You've just added a load more!

Did you have a good time in London? Not too rainy for you? Its so miserable over here recently

If you need to pile them a bit higher, I got some more Disney books that should be read.

London was fine. It only rained once the 5 days we were there. We had a blast.

 

[PinkBudgie]

I liked The Stand the best too, of King's books. I read it about 20 years ago but and I forgot how it went. But I remember that I was disappointed when I finished because I wanted to read more. It was a long book and I felt like I knew the characters. Guess I should read it again sometime.

 

[challer]

BTW, if anyone of you are Facebook friends of mine, feel free to check both my weRead bookshelf & Virtual Bookshelf. It has a larger number of books I've read and how I have rated them.

Enjoy!

 

[BriarRosie]

Just picked up Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen today, last book I read was .... wow, I can't remember, I know it hasn't been that long ago. Has anyone out there read the Temeraire series of books by Naomi Novik or the #1 Ladies Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith? Both series are good, the books by Naomi Novik are a mix of fantasy and historical fiction (dragons used in the Napoleonic wars). Sounds a little strange but she has done a good job with the story. I still can't wrap my head around reading a book in electronic form though. I like turning the pages I guess.

I picked up Water for Elephants at the library Saturday midday and finished it later that night. What an engrossing story! Sara Gruen really paints word pictures. There's no better term I can think of to describe it.

I haven't read the other works, but I've been reading a bunch of Mercedes Lackey fantasy lately. Lots of them to do with Elemental Magic set around Victorian England.

 

[lttlmc3]

Just finished "Lamb" by Christopher Moore. Very funny! I can't wait to read more of his.
Right now reading "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory, just because I didn't have anything else to read and Tudor books go by fast for me. So far, it's just okay.

 

[Iggipolka]

Why didn't I join this thread earlier?! Some awesome recommendations here. I'm currently reading the new Diana Gabaldon book "An Echo in the Bone". Love her books, but this one is lacking something. Either that, or I'm just so sleep deprived from newborn care that my brain isn't working right.

Cued up on the Kindle for iTouch - The Christmas Bus by Meody Carlson, Await your Reply by Dan Chaon and the Angel Experiment by James Patterson.

LOVED: The Help and was completely bummed when I finished reading it.

 

[Minnie&Mickey]

Cued up on the Kindle for iTouch - The Christmas Bus by Meody Carlson, LOVED: The Help and was completely bummed when I finished reading it.

The Christmas Bus was pretty good. Were you able to get it when it was free? I won't say that it was the best book I ever read, but it was much better than some of the other free books I've downloaded to my Kindle. So far my favorite Free book is Raising Jake, except that I don't think it is free anymore.

 

[tanyabanana]

Just finished Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. This is the author of The Devil in the White City.
I thought it was a really good book. I would rate it about the same as The Devil in the White City.
Thunderstruck is about a mild mannered man who becomes a murderer and the invention of wireless communications. It's written in the same style as Devil in the White City, flipping back and forth between the 2 stories.
Now I am rereading Twilight and New Moon before I take my daughter to see New Moon next weekend.
Happy reading everyone!