What Are You Reading Right Now? Part II (Incomplete book list in 1st post)

[cheshireqt]

For those that have read "The Help" is it sad?

Seems to get good reviews but I normally don't read sad books - mystery yes but sad - read for entertainment not to be depressed.

Thanks!

There are parts that make you think and make you sad for how it was but for the most part I found it to be uplifting. It is sort of a comeuppance story for a very deserving of it antagonist! I was so happy these women found their voice and the lead character learned how to follow her dream.

 

[cheshireqt]

Oh and I just read a piece of fluff called A Taste of Magic. It was perfect for a rainy New Years day! Also it was free on Kindle. I also downloaded for free: Sweetie by Kathryn Magendie, The Year She Fell by Alicia Rasley and The People of the Mist by Henry Haggard. Any reviews on these? I am currently reading Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff.

 

[Pakey]

I'm re-reading Persuasion by Jane Austen. It's one of my favorites.

 

[golfgal]

I am reading Soul Identity. It was a free Nook book. It's different. I also read Syndrome (weird but ok book) and Code Blue-gets a little preachy but again, an ok book. They were free Nook/Kindle books.

 

[Kathi OD]

For those that have read "The Help" is it sad?

Seems to get good reviews but I normally don't read sad books - mystery yes but sad - read for entertainment not to be depressed.

Thanks!

I didn't find it sad. Eye opening, yes. I enjoyed it, but some have felt it didn't live up the hype.

What Glynis said. I read it before I knew there was any hype and absolutely loved it. I've recommended it to everyone I know.

 

[clutter]

What Glynis said. I read it before I knew there was any hype and absolutely loved it. I've recommended it to everyone I know.

Agreed. I also read it before the hype and loved it. Since the hype, I listened to it on CD and loved it even more. The readers were amazing. It was my first book on CD, and I haven't been able to like any other since it was so good.

I finished "Juliet" by Anne Fortier. Interesting and a good read. Then I read Michael Connelley's latest. Good as always. Now I'm reading the Dream Factory and enjoying it. Its fun.

 

[Ranatra]

Just started Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

 

[MELSMICE]

I didn't find it sad. Eye opening, yes. I enjoyed it, but some have felt it didn't live up the hype.

There are parts that make you think and make you sad for how it was but for the most part I found it to be uplifting. It is sort of a comeuppance story for a very deserving of it antagonist! I was so happy these women found their voice and the lead character learned how to follow her dream.

I agree with Glynis & cheshireqt......I enjoyed the book & didn't find it sad. It made you think and also make you hope that acceptance of everyone has really changed for the better.

 

[precious pixie]

I just finished I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron. I love her, she is so witty.

I am now reading Treasure Island. I can't believe I have never read it before. I should be finished with it today and I don't know what to pick next

 

[Pakey]

I read Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah last night. Ugh. I've decided the only book of hers I will like is Winter Garden. I've been battling breast cancer for 5 years and I really hate getting halfthway through a book to discover another female lead is going to die of the disease.

I have no idea what to read next.

 

[MELSMICE]

I read Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah last night. Ugh. I've decided the only book of hers I will like is Winter Garden. I've been battling breast cancer for 5 years and I really hate getting halfthway through a book to discover another female lead is going to die of the disease.

I have no idea what to read next.

I very much liked Firefly Lane, but I can certainly understand how it would affect you much differently.

Strenth to you as you battle this disease.

 

[paintnolish]

Has anyone read How to Be An American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway? I finished it in two nights. It was a really great book. What is even cooler is that the author is going to Skype-chat with my book club later this month. If you have read it, any ideas for questions?
The Help- Overall, it is not sad. The ending is bittersweet, but I hate sad books/movies (I always say real life is sad enough) and would not say it was a sad book.

 

[charming23]

I can't believe I am admitting this but I am currently reading America by Heart by Sarah Palin. I saw it at the library and was intrigued as I have been watching her TLC show each week.

 

[Kphoto]

I like the Kate Shugak series by Dana Stabenow. The newest one is called A Night Too Dark. Kate is an Aleut private investigator who lives & works in Niniltna and The Park area up in the Quilak Mountains in Alaska. She's self sufficient, feisty & very good with a gun. Great cast of characters, including a wolf hybrid named Mutt and a State Trooper boyfriend.

Karen

 

[kristina87]

I am reading a YA series called Private by Kate Brian, I'm reading the second one, Invitation Only, right now. I also read the second Diary of a Wimpy Kid (so funny), and a YA book called Its Raining Cupcakes yesterday.

For my next "adult book", haha, I think I want to start Ape House by Sara Gruen. Hopefully its as good as Water for Elephants but I have a feeling I might be disappointed

 

[pilesoflaundry]

What Glynis said. I read it before I knew there was any hype and absolutely loved it. I've recommended it to everyone I know.

I loved it too. If you can, get the audiobook, it's awesome. I got it from the library and the reading and the voices just made it so much better. It wasn't sad, a few parts here and there made me sad for one of the characters but no crying or anything (and I cry at just about everything!)

 

[clutter]

For my next "adult book", haha, I think I want to start Ape House by Sara Gruen. Hopefully its as good as Water for Elephants but I have a feeling I might be disappointed

It was god. Not as good as Water for Elephants, but better than her other books, and a good read.

 

[kristina87]

It was god. Not as good as Water for Elephants, but better than her other books, and a good read.

Oh good thank you! Now I have better idea of what to expect

 

[MELSMICE]

I just finished Angel Falls by Kristen Hannah. I started Magician's Assistant, which someone recommended on this thread. It's the first book I'm reading on my Nook Color!

 

[jacksg@l]

I am reading The Star Machine by Jeanine Basinger. Ever since I watched the series Moguls and Movie Stars on TCM, I am very curious to get a behind the scenes look at the early not-so-glamorous Hollywood.