What book are you reading?

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  • princess7955
    princess7955 Posts: 1,277 Member
    Was on vacation, so I caught up on some "want to read" books!

    Wonder
    Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
    Wrinkle in Time
    Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass series, book 4)

    Next up (by recommendation) - Magician Apprentice
  • CaptainFantastic01
    CaptainFantastic01 Posts: 9,558 Member
    edited March 2018
    MistressPi wrote: »
    MichSmish wrote: »
    “Red Sparrow” and “The Casual Vacancy”. The latter is quite boring and disappointing coming from JK Rowling.

    I was bored silly with "The Casual Vacancy" until the last third. Then it picked up, but only a little. Very disappointing.

    That book bored me too. I couldn't finish it. But check out the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling). It's a series of mysteries. Very interesting protagonist, an absorbing read. Quite good IMO.

    The Cuckoo's Calling"

    Oooh I didn't like those ones, but I read them because Jk rowling
  • princess7955
    princess7955 Posts: 1,277 Member
    mabearof6 wrote: »
    JerSchmare wrote: »
    Off topic:

    I have been trying to get audible books to listen to on my drive to work.

    However, Amazon (my primary choice for books) only allows a subscription for audible, which is not what I want.

    I have tried the library, but it’s too clunky and lame. I’m not going to use such a lame solution.

    I don’t want to buy CD’s because I have no way to play them, plus they are very expensive.

    For those that use audible books, how do you get them?

    TIA.

    Does your library use the overdrive app? I listen to most of books through overdrive. I just check out my book through my library online and download to the app. I listen to a lot of books, so I love free audio books.

    This. I also use the Overdrive app through my library...This is where I get all of my audiobooks.
  • CaptainFantastic01
    CaptainFantastic01 Posts: 9,558 Member
    danirobyn wrote: »
    I have recently finished Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine which was one of the best novels that I have read in quite a while. I am now reading the classic that is Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.

    Dude i was reading that and set it aside! Real good huh? I will have to pick it back up
  • CaptainFantastic01
    CaptainFantastic01 Posts: 9,558 Member
    Was on vacation, so I caught up on some "want to read" books!

    Wonder
    Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
    Wrinkle in Time
    Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass series, book 4)

    Next up (by recommendation) - Magician Apprentice

    Love those first two
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    MistressPi wrote: »
    MichSmish wrote: »
    “Red Sparrow” and “The Casual Vacancy”. The latter is quite boring and disappointing coming from JK Rowling.

    I was bored silly with "The Casual Vacancy" until the last third. Then it picked up, but only a little. Very disappointing.

    That book bored me too. I couldn't finish it. But check out the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling). It's a series of mysteries. Very interesting protagonist, an absorbing read. Quite good IMO.

    The Cuckoo's Calling"

    Oooh I didn't like those ones, but I read them because Jk rowling

    Did you read The Casual Vacancy? If so, what did you think of that one?
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    edited March 2018
    SurfyPants wrote: »
    The Goldfinch -Donna Tartt.

    I love love loved The Secret History. I've read it at least 5 times. I couldn't finish The Goldfinch, though. I was so bored. Maybe I should try again...
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    The good girl mary kubica

    Oh, I liked this one.
  • betty_veronica4
    betty_veronica4 Posts: 196 Member
    MistressPi wrote: »
    MichSmish wrote: »
    “Red Sparrow” and “The Casual Vacancy”. The latter is quite boring and disappointing coming from JK Rowling.

    I was bored silly with "The Casual Vacancy" until the last third. Then it picked up, but only a little. Very disappointing.

    That book bored me too. I couldn't finish it. But check out the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling). It's a series of mysteries. Very interesting protagonist, an absorbing read. Quite good IMO.

    The Cuckoo's Calling"

    Read it - actually listened to it in the car, but, same difference. MUCH better adult fare from Rowling.
  • I'm reading psychology , medical terminology, nutrition and comp book. Lol I so wish i had time for rec reading
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    The crow girl Erik axl sund 768 pages it's going take me a while to finish
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    edited March 2018
    The good girl mary kubica

    Oh, I liked this one.

    I read tons of mysteries of all types and I did not see the ending coming at all. I didn't like the "racism" though throughout the book when describing the neighbourhoods, the bar, etc
  • princess7955
    princess7955 Posts: 1,277 Member
    Alright, you all talked me into it. Downloaded the Cormoran Strike first book in audio. Going to be an interesting drive to work :)
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Cross Country, James Patterson
  • fatty_cakezxoxo
    fatty_cakezxoxo Posts: 42 Member
    Last book I read was "the light we lost" it was good if you like the notebook you will love this one
  • Birder165
    Birder165 Posts: 484 Member
    Theft by Finding - Dairies 1977-2002 by David Sedaris
  • Westschmeis
    Westschmeis Posts: 350 Member
    Just finished Killers of the Flower Moon Excellent research, writing, and reading, but do not consider this book if you don't want to have your expectation of human capacity for evil to be greatly expanded.
  • Frankie_Fan
    Frankie_Fan Posts: 562 Member
    Ann Rule- The Stanger Beside Me
  • Frankie_Fan
    Frankie_Fan Posts: 562 Member
    Hawaii by James Michener
  • MistressPi
    MistressPi Posts: 514 Member
    Birder165 wrote: »
    Theft by Finding - Dairies 1977-2002 by David Sedaris

    Ooh, I've read a lot of David Sedaris. Maybe I'll like this one, too.
  • VeggieGirlforLife
    VeggieGirlforLife Posts: 777 Member
    Closer Than You Know by Brad Parks
  • jaycanchu
    jaycanchu Posts: 265 Member
    A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Alex Cross's Trial by Patterson
  • slessofme
    slessofme Posts: 7,744 Member
    Savage Love by Dan Savage
    Millionaire Women Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley, PhD
  • Avand17
    Avand17 Posts: 31 Member
    The Devil You Know by Mike Carey.
  • MistressPi
    MistressPi Posts: 514 Member
    Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Cross Fire, by James Patterson
  • MistressPi
    MistressPi Posts: 514 Member
    Eeeeee! I put a hold on this book months ago at my library, and now it's here! The latest Inspector Lynley mystery:

    The Punishment She Deserves
    by Elizabeth George
  • princess7955
    princess7955 Posts: 1,277 Member
    MistressPi wrote: »
    Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff

    On my "to be read" list!!!
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Kill Alex Cross