r/books discussion

Hey guys, my name is Chris Chester and I'm a journalist for WAMU 88.5 out of Washington D.C. I posted under u/chesterworks on Reddit and have been a member of the Reddit Goodreads group for a long time... before it occurred to me that I very rarely actually see any activity there. So here I am!

I got my start early as a "competitive" reader — I was that obnoxious kid who would win all the reading competitions in elementary school, picking up thick books like Pretty Women not because I was interested in them, but because they were worth lots of points!

So naturally, I've gravitated to GoodReads, where the the yearly reading challenge has helped scratch that need to gameify my reading, five years running. I characterize my reads into three categories: prose (classics and good literary fiction), nerd books (sci-fi, fantasy, genre stuff) and non-fiction (usually history, biology, environment) which I tend to read in equal measure.

I'm currently working with some public radio friends to try and get a podcast aimed at readers off the ground, but it's a crowded space and we're a ways away from launching anything. We have recorded some of our conversations with guests and stuff, which has been fun.

Anyway, looking forward to hearing more from my r/books peeps than I normally do.

Hey Chris!

Our group use to be much more active but not recently. It use to have other mods who would engaged more. I'm sure if you start posting about even your current reads you will get a reply. Welcome to the group btw! Look forward to hearing your viewpoint and more of your project!

Welcome! I am one of those nerdy mods which haven't posted much lately.

Sorry, hit the wrong button! I like to read both fiction and non-fiction. We used to have a monthly book discussion where we picked a book out of five choices, read it and then Discussed it. Would you be interested if we brought it back?

I am guilty of not posting more as well so no worries @Megan! :D

Welcome Chris! I've also been around for a while but never see much activity so I don't post.

I would love to see book discussions going on in this group, that would be awesome! :)

Welcome!

I am currently reading The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America while I should be writing a paper I was awarded a fellowship to write.......

Anyone in here interested in reading it with me or having a discussion thread about it? We did used to have much more activity, and at least during the summer, I am happy to participate in more discussions.

I would. Is this a non fiction book? I haven't heard of it....

I am about halfway through Crime and Punishment if anybody is interested. Actually quite enjoying it.

Yes, non-fiction. It has received a lot of praise, and so far, I am loving it!

How far are you into it? I would read it with you if you are not to far ahead.....

I'm 128 pages into the 142 pager. I'm also starting Sanderson's Warbreaker on disc, but that's going to take me a long time. And it better be good. After trying Elantris I'm thinking fool me once, shame on you... fool me twice...

Ok, maybe I will try Warbreaker.....we can both see if it is any good!