What Are You Reading Right Now?

[Pig Pen]

I am reading A Reliable Wife right now too. I am not sure that I like it. It's a little too....raunchy is not the right word, but along those lines. What do you think of it? I am going to stick with it for now, and hope that it gets better.

Well, I am 3/4 of the way through it and I can tell you...it's not what I expected! What started out like "Sarah Plain and Tall" turned into a real pot-boiler. Lots of little surprises and twists. I am enjoying it for that reason. None of the characters are very likeable though.

 

[suzimar57]

just started reading "for the love of murphy's: the behind-the-counter story of a great american retailer" by jason togyer

it's about the G.C. Murphy 5 & 10 stores - fascinating read!

 

[MELSMICE]

Firefly Lane, by Kristin Hannah--a wonderful novel about female friendship. I really enjoyed it. . .

I loved this book. I read Between Sisters, which I enjoyed but not as much as Firefly Lane.

I LOVED this book!
Have you read her True Colors yet? I'm anxious to read it!

I just picked this up at Borders yesterday. I have soooo many books in my "book cupboard" that I'm not sure what I'll grab after I finish The Help.

A lot of people here do but not me. I tend to read in color and scents and there have been times when I find myself thinking about the story when I'm not reading. A really good book can flavor my life so I don't read more than one at a time.

I only read one at a time also. I enjoy immersing myself in one good story at a time!!!

 

[ashleybea]

Witch and Wizard-By James Patterson

 

[marcyinPA]

Finished Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson last week, and I'm on the last chapter of Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. I need another book for this weekend...some easy and mindless!

 

[liamsaunt]

Well, I am 3/4 of the way through it and I can tell you...it's not what I expected! What started out like "Sarah Plain and Tall" turned into a real pot-boiler. Lots of little surprises and twists. I am enjoying it for that reason. None of the characters are very likeable though.

Yes, I finished it this evening and am so glad I stuck with it. It turned out that all that craziness in the beginning was necessary for the story. I was just embarassed that someone might have been reading those salacious scenes over my shoulder on the T more than anything

Next book is by Tracy Kidder: Strength in What Remains. If you have never read his books they are pretty amazing. He can take a small subject and turn it into an amazing tale. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Soul of a New Machine. Especially relevant for right now, he wrote Mountains Beyond Mountains, about Dr. Paul Farmer, his clinic in Haiti, and his foundation, Partners in Health.

My personal favorite Kidder books are Beyond Schoolchildren (about the difficulties that new teachers face in an urban school system with limited resources) and House (about planning and then building a home from scratch, and the way that the people involved--architect, builder, carpenter, husband, wife--all interact).

 

[dizluvah]

I got hooked on this thread last weekend - so Monday I went to my town's library (first time ever and I've lived here since 2005) got a library card and checked out the first 2 of the James Patterson Women's Murder Club books, and Duma Key by Stephen King. Finished 1st to die (Patterson) and haven't started another one yet. Also picked up my DH Nimitz class by Robinson (can't remember author's first name....)

Thanks for this thread ! I love it

 

[cajunmommy]

I just finished The Hunger Games last night. I had no idea what I was getting into but it blew me away! I was so caught up in the book, I got into bed early just to finish it.

I'm so glad you liked the book! I loved it, and the sequel! I'm dying, waiting for the third book!

I finished The Hunger Games at the same time as you, and had pretty much the same reaction. Told DH he needed to read it, and I've been kept awake by his reading light the last couple of nights!

I knew there was a second book, but I had forgotten it was going to be a sequel. I'm hoping it's just as good. What about #3? Will the story continue?

I'm currently plodding through Edgar Sawtelle. It's just OK right now. Not sure what'll become my next choice for my nightstand. I've got a stack of periodicals I need to pare down, so I guess that'll have to be taken care of first.

 

[askelton]

I love all the suggestions, but my library changed their policy and I can only have 10 books on hold instead of 20. It's a good thing I have a fresh notebook to write all these books down.

 

[Pig Pen]

I'm currently plodding through Edgar Sawtelle. It's just OK right now. Not sure what'll become my next choice for my nightstand. I've got a stack of periodicals I need to pare down, so I guess that'll have to be taken care of first.

This was probably one of the most disappointing books I ever read. I actually purchased it in hardcover when it first came out because of the hype. What a mistake. "Plodding" is the perfect verb.

 

[cajunmommy]

This was probably one of the most disappointing books I ever read. I actually purchased it in hardcover when it first came out because of the hype. What a mistake. "Plodding" is the perfect verb.

Oh, no. I was hoping it was because I was so engaged by HG, but I guess not. I'll stick with it and see what happens.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I just started Black Hills by Nora Roberts. She's so predictable! I'm only 50 pages into a 500 page book, and I can already tell the two who meet as little children will probably fall deeply in love when they grow up. ANyone read the book? Reviews? I picked it up because of the location-we're going to the Black Hills next summer.

 

[Sthronds]

I finished The Hunger Games at the same time as you, and had pretty much the same reaction. Told DH he needed to read it, and I've been kept awake by his reading light the last couple of nights!

I knew there was a second book, but I had forgotten it was going to be a sequel. I'm hoping it's just as good. What about #3? Will the story continue?

I'm currently plodding through Edgar Sawtelle. It's just OK right now. Not sure what'll become my next choice for my nightstand. I've got a stack of periodicals I need to pare down, so I guess that'll have to be taken care of first.

The second book, Catching Fire, is out now and from what I can tell the third comes out in August. I'm going to hold off on reading the second book until May. That way I won't have to wait as long!

 

[pilesoflaundry]

I love all the suggestions, but my library changed their policy and I can only have 10 books on hold instead of 20. It's a good thing I have a fresh notebook to write all these books down.

I keep track on good reads on my to read list or a wish list on amazon. It helps me keep track of all the recommendations I want to get to.

I really wish I kept a notebook of all the books I've ever read, there are some that the titles are long gone in my mind but the story I still remember and want to recommend but can't!

I'm reading The Help.

I finished Dear John. I thought I was going to make it through a Sparks book without crying but the last few pages got to me a little. It's still my least favorite though.

 

[MELSMICE]

I just started Black Hills by Nora Roberts. She's so predictable! I'm only 50 pages into a 500 page book, and I can already tell the two who meet as little children will probably fall deeply in love when they grow up. ANyone read the book? Reviews? I picked it up because of the location-we're going to the Black Hills next summer.

I did not read this book, however, what you're saying reminds me of Danielle Steel books. They became so predictable and so repetitive that I find myself not even wanting to read another one.

I almost picked one up the other day from the discount rack but just couldn't do it. I've read so many more interesting books that were recommended from DIS members that I almost can't go back to that "level" of reading again. I sound so snooty & that's horrible - I'm really not that type of person!

 

[OceanAnnie]

I keep track on good reads on my to read list or a wish list on amazon. It helps me keep track of all the recommendations I want to get to.

I really wish I kept a notebook of all the books I've ever read, there are some that the titles are long gone in my mind but the story I still remember and want to recommend but can't!

I'm reading The Help.

I finished Dear John. I thought I was going to make it through a Sparks book without crying but the last few pages got to me a little. It's still my least favorite though.

I cried my eyes out! Tears just pouring down my face. I am glad I read it, but it was a real downer. It was recommended here, thanks to those that did the recommending. I read, "Nights in Rodanthe" too. (Like most books made to movies, the book was better!) I liked that that book better than, Dear John. I do want to read more of his books.

 

[Glynis]

I finished The Hunger Games at the same time as you, and had pretty much the same reaction. Told DH he needed to read it, and I've been kept awake by his reading light the last couple of nights!

I knew there was a second book, but I had forgotten it was going to be a sequel. I'm hoping it's just as good. What about #3? Will the story continue?

From what I understand, it's a trilogy. #3 is due out either August or September. I can't remember which, right now. I'm dying!!! After the ending of Catching Fire, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!!

 

[schnerk]

I am re-reading Jean Shepherds' In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash. It is AMAZING! If you enjoy the movie A Christmas Story, you will love it.

 

[Kirby]

I finished reading The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan. I am greatly enjoying this series. I went by my local used book store and saw that there are at least nine books. Whoo hoo!

Now I've started Hold Tight by Harlen Coben.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

I just started Black Hills by Nora Roberts. She's so predictable! I'm only 50 pages into a 500 page book, and I can already tell the two who meet as little children will probably fall deeply in love when they grow up. ANyone read the book? Reviews? I picked it up because of the location-we're going to the Black Hills next summer.

Granted...Nora is predictable....BUT you REALLY should continue with the book. There is one AWESOME surprise that was truly unexpected. I did the book by way of audio and the young man who read did a phenomenal job! You won't be disappointed....promise.