What are we reading?

[KingLlama]

Just finished: "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Currently reading: "Reclaiming Conversation" by Sherry Turkle. It's an examination of how our phones have caused us to become terrible at face-to-face conversations.

"The Art of Work" by Jeff Goins.

Up next: Probably "Hillbilly Elegy".

 

[k8Davies]

I am re-reading the "Rivers of London" series as the new book comes out later this month and that will be my holiday read.

It's a great series by Ben Aaronovitch (I think he's done some writing work for Dr who (but I could be wrong)) it about a PC Peter Grant (Police Constable) who while patrolling Covent Garden happens to end up talking to a Ghost..

It's Murder mystery with supernatural elements, it's funny and best of all the writer obviously knows London very well, so I spend half my time going I know that place - and sometimes take little reccie in my Lunch Hour to check out the spots - (So far no ghosts lol)

 

[Nezumi Fan]

One of the best books I ever read was Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air. It documents one of the worst climbing disasters on Everest. It is so good that every few years I pick it up again & have a good reread. Very few books are that compelling.

I used to teach this as part of a non-fiction segment for sophomore lit. I know it very well. Bits of it still come to me at odd moments; just last weekend, I shared the bit about the one-time fashion editor who had the sherpa carry cappuccino machine up the mountain.

Yes, that really happened.

 

[Nezumi Fan]

I am re-reading the "Rivers of London" series as the new book comes out later this month and that will be my holiday read.

It's a great series by Ben Aaronovitch (I think he's done some writing work for Dr who (but I could be wrong)) it about a PC Peter Grant (Police Constable) who while patrolling Covent Garden happens to end up talking to a Ghost..

It's Murder mystery with supernatural elements, it's funny and best of all the writer obviously knows London very well, so I spend half my time going I know that place - and sometimes take little reccie in my Lunch Hour to check out the spots - (So far no ghosts lol)

Oh, I love the "Rivers of London" series, Kate! I think there are six of them now...?

If you haven't already read them, the "Felix Castor" books by Mike Carey (author of "The Girl With All the Gifts") are something I think you'd enjoy. He also writes the "Lucifer" graphic novels from Vertigo.

Finally (for now), there is the "Shades of Magic" series by V.E. Schwab. There are two of these out so far, with the third due in February. A quote from a review I recently posted on FB from the NPR review:

"And it frankly feels subversive to have the male lead struggling with the way his compassion and caring leave him helplessly constrained, while the female lead defiantly takes on the world, adventuring with minimal reservations or guilt, and leaving a trail of wreckage in her wake."

 

[DisHmsklMom]

I enjoyed the
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Jan 2, 2014
by Kelly Ryan Johns and MouseWait Publishing

I've kindled all of his books, fun reads.

 

[k8Davies]

Oh, I love the "Rivers of London" series, Kate! I think there are six of them now...?

I'm holding off reading the 6th one, as I want to take it on my November trip. So when I do have some down time from all the Disney Madness I'll have something good to read

If you haven't already read them, the "Felix Castor" books by Mike Carey

I think I've read the first one, but I will have a look as happy to re-read stuff and love a good series.

Saying that have you read the Sandman Slim series they are really good to.

 

[Alicenwonderment]

One of the best books I ever read was Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air. It documents one of the worst climbing disasters on Everest. It is so good that every few years I pick it up again & have a good reread. Very few books are that compelling.

I saw that movie twice in the Omni theatre in Boston. I think it was around 97. I was in college and my dorm decided to drive into Boston and watch it since we were the outdoors dorm. It was so good I went back and watched it again.

Usually most of Jodi Picoult's books are a great read. I tend to stick with one author for a while. I also enjoyed the book Rare Bird by Anna Whiston-Donaldson. It is a true story of how the author copes with the death of her 12 year old son in a freak accident. It may be a hard read for some because of the topic but I've had many friends loose a child. The author brings in her faith and the book came from this blog. http://aninchofgray.blogspot.ca I have also lived in the area of where this book takes place.

 

[Ndusmama]

In one of the recent threads, the Kingdom Keepers series of Disney books was mentioned, and it got me thinking. What are we all reading?

I often find myself in the middle of several books at once, so right now it's a Melanie Rawn novel "The Ruins of Ambrai." With this one I'm a glutton for punishment, because it's the first of three books... and the third was never finished. I've read it before, and I love it so I'll deal, but I know there will be a let down when I'm done with the second.

If that isn't handy, I am reading whatever "Cozy Mystery" happens to be around. I like these because they often come with recipes in the back and I can dream about having the time to make them.

And, oddly enough, I did start the Kingdom Keepers series because we read it aloud with our daughter. So if she reads with her dad one night, I'll sneak it and catch up. I think I'm on book two.

Lastly, we like to listen to audio books when driving, so we are "reading" The Wheel of Time series by the late Robert Jordan. We'll be listening for a good long time!

When it comes to my reading habits, I definitely have a bit of ADD.

I am with you. I wish she would have finished it. I understand personal reasons why she never did or probably ever will but still makes me sad. And it's changed how I read books.

Currently I am rereading the Black Jewels trio logo by Anne Bishop

 

[Aerin75]

I am with you. I wish she would have finished it. I understand personal reasons why she never did or probably ever will but still makes me sad. And it's changed how I read books.

Currently I am rereading the Black Jewels trio logo by Anne Bishop

Worse, I just finished the first book and can't find my copy of the second! No copies at the library either. I had to order a new copy.

This thread has definitely added a lot of books to my list! But also we looked and saw Melanie Rawn has a new series as well.

 

[CandyCane31]

Great thread! I listened to To Kill A Mockingbird, read by Sissy Spacek, during our travels to WDW....great book, fantastic audio version. She is spot on as Scout! Just finished listening to Angela's Ashes by Frank McCort. Never read that one but I highly recommend. Helps with the daily commute. I am a big fan of John Steinbeck books, I re-read them all every few years. I am going to re-read Atlas Shrugged soon.

 

[Ndusmama]

Worse, I just finished the first book and can't find my copy of the second! No copies at the library either. I had to order a new copy.

This thread has definitely added a lot of books to my list! But also we looked and saw Melanie Rawn has a new series as well.

Spellbinder series is another that won't be finished. This time because she wasn't getting sales the publisher canceled. Glass thorns isn't bad. I liked the golden key book, never read diviners. The golden key is what got me to read Kate Elliott.

 

[Aerin75]

Spellbinder series is another that won't be finished. This time because she wasn't getting sales the publisher canceled. Glass thorns isn't bad. I liked the golden key book, never read diviners. The golden key is what got me to read Kate Elliott.

Aaarrrggghhh! Not fair!

 

[Ndusmama]

I liked the series a lot - it's got elements of a thriller but tons of Disney details/trivia in it

Another good one is the Disneyland Quest which had lots of fun details and features kids, so better, probably, for the younger set

You really like your kindle don't you. All the books you are reading are on kindle. I am going to have to switch to kindle for a few books I think. Is the infinity series the one by Harrison? I liked the Disney quest series too.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

You really like your kindle don't you. All the books you are reading are on kindle. I am going to have to switch to kindle for a few books I think. Is the infinity series the one by Harrison? I liked the Disney quest series too.

Yeah, at this point most of my reading is on my kindle app on my phone

The Infinity series is the one my Harrison

 

[SA mom]

I just finished Peter Pan. It was okay, but not something I would want to read again. I finished about 5 Steve Berry novels this summer.

When my daughters were young, I started reading the Harry Potter series to them at breakfast. They both have various degrees of dyslexia and I knew they would struggle with the books. They are now 15, sophomores in high school and independent readers, but I'm still reading at breakfast. We really enjoy the time together.

We've read: all HP and Percy Jackson and we are on the last Blood of Olympus. We will start the Magnus Chase books next.

But I've also enjoyed Rick Riordans adult books,too.

I need to go to the library tomorrow.

 

[Duck Commander Fan]

Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun" - Started yesterday, will probably finish tonight. Very good book.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I'm reading Wonder right now and loving every second of it! This morning I also picked up Tales from the Peculiar and the new Jodi Picoult book.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Due to a recent recommendation from a DIS article, I downloaded last night the Kindle version of the 2nd book "Would You Like Magic With That?" from former VIP Tour CM Anne Salisbury, who also wrote The Ride Delegate, which I liked. I usually try not to pay for Kindle books (especially since I'm Amazon Prime, so get 1 free book/month), but decided the $5.99 for this one was hopefully going to be worth it. I'll start it after I finish the 2nd and 3rd books in the Glassblower series I mentioned previously. I used to be a voracious reader, but must sheepishly admit I let the computer and TV mindlessly consume most of my leisure time now. I'm trying to gently wean myself somewhat.

 

[DantePD]

I'm generally reading three or four books at any given time, so.....

Star Wars:Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston-It's been a great read so far, seeing what happened to Ahsoka in between leaving the Jedi Order towards the end of the Clone Wars animated series and her turning up in Star Wars:Rebels

Hate or Be Hated:How I Survived Right Wing Extremism by JG Daniel- The author grew up in a right wing militia environment and his experiences are both horrifying and fascinating.

DisneyWar by James B. Stewart-For whatever reason, I love the inside baseball kind of stuff in various industries (Comics tend to get a LOT of this, especially between the 60's and the 90's) and the rise and fall of Michael Eisner found here is actually gripping

 

[NeuroCindy]

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