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message 1: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments What books are you currently reading?


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Agnes Grey, so far it's interesting.


message 3: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments I'm currently reading far too many books. I am reading:
The 5th Wave (The Fifth Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7) by Jim Butcher The Sisters Grimm The Fairy-Tale Detectives - Book #1 by Michael Buckley
I need to finish up some of these soon, so I can get back to a more reasonable number!


message 4: by Rob (new)

Rob (in_the_stacks) Also reading the 5TH wave, I love it so far.


message 5: by Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader (new)

Karen ⊰✿ | 3767 comments I'm ever so slowly making my way through
Papillon by Henri Charrière
I wasn't sure about this 'modern classic' at first (and it is a huge book!), but it has definitely grown on me. I'm still only about half way through but I'm determined to finish it over the next week

On audio I have
Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Confessions, #1) by James Patterson
which is a fun Patterson novel with, no doubt, dark twists on the horizon. Reminds me of that 90s movie Cruel Intentions a little


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Kristie | 5928 comments Jimmy wrote: "Also reading the 5TH wave, I love it so far."

I was loving it until about 1/2 way through, then I got stuck and put it down for months. The military parts were just not that interesting to me. I recently picked it up again and started over. I'm just past where I stopped last time and I'm enjoying it more this time.


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Rob (in_the_stacks) Karen wrote: "I'm ever so slowly making my way through
Papillon by Henri Charrière
I wasn't sure about this 'modern classic' at first (and it is a huge book!), but it has definitely grown on me. I'm still only abo..."


Please let me know how that is, I've been wanting to read it for a while now.


message 8: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (amandapandas) Just finished City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6) by Cassandra Clare Now I just started Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare


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I'm reading the 1971 horror novel Hell House. I like a quote so much that is my current computer background along with my favorite cover of the book -

"Welcome to my house, I’m delighted you could come. I am certain you will find your stay here most illuminating. It is regrettable I cannot be with you, but I had to leave before your arrival. Do not let my physical absence disturb you, however. Think of me as your unseen host and believe that, during your stay here, I shall be with you in spirit."


message 10: by Gotobedmouse (new)

Gotobedmouse Currently reading "Mrs. Poe" by Linda Cullen. I am hoping it will bring me out of my reading funk.


message 11: by Jill (new)

Jill (jillvanvre) I am currently reading 'Neverwhere' by Neil Gaillman. I hope to finish it this week. It is an intesting story with interesting characters but so far (page 107) it doesn't make much sense so Im hoping on someclarification near the middle or end of the book


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Marie Therese (sassykawaii) | 2 comments currently reading THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS by Browne


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Currently reading Me, Him, Them and It by Caela Carter and so far it's been an okay read. It's been heavier then I expected.


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Mary | 14 comments The time traveler's wife. It's good but I am finding it easy to put down.


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Lizzy (lizzymarie0304) I'm currently reading The Royal Ranger, the last book in the Rangers Apprentice series by John Flanagan. I'm also reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand as part of my summer reading assignment for school. It's a bit hard to get through because it's non-fiction, but I'm enjoying it :)


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Karen ⊰✿ | 3767 comments @Lizzy - I've only read up to book 4 of the Ranger's Apprentice series as that was all that was available on audio from the library. I should pick up book 5 some day before I forget the storyline too much! How are you finding the last book so far?


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M.A. Comley (melcom) | 15 comments I've read the first two books in the Catherine Mans series Bet you can't... Find MeEternal Beauty great mystery series. now I'm starting on I, Alex Cross first book I've read by James Patterson in a while, I've heard this one is a good one though.


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UrbanWitch | 1 comments hi! i just finished Beautiful Oblivion :) i got it yesterday and i get book hangover but it was good


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Ash (morethanfairytales) | 115 comments I'm a couple chapters into The Celebration Chronicles: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property Value in Disney's New Town by C.S. Lewis. Written back in the late 90s, it's the story of a journalist's year-long experiment living in a town that was engineered by the Disney Company. The town, Celebration, is supposed to combine the charm and nostalgia of a sleepy, rural area (think Main Street, U.S.A.) with the latest technological advancements and quality education and healthcare.

It's a decent read so far, but nothing like what I expected. Celebration seems far more nightmarish than utopian.


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Kaya | 23 comments City of Bones It's better than I thought!


message 23: by Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader (new)

Karen ⊰✿ | 3767 comments Sounds interesting Ashley!


Avid Reader and Geek Girl (avidreaderandgeekgirl) | 1572 comments I'm reading, Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi .


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Kai (ky02121) | 24 comments "Field of Prey" by James Patterson


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Cynthia (baboblue) | 37 comments Currently reading Sharp Objects Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn


message 27: by Rob (new)

Rob (in_the_stacks) Currently reading Paper Towns by John Green


message 28: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) I have finished Solace in Scandal - Kimberly Dean, was a enticing read. Now I think I will read Black Swan Rising - Lee Carroll.


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Charlie (meprincessyoupeasant) | 12 comments I´ve almost finished Mockingjay and after this I´ll be reading Last Night I Sang to the Monster. Mockingjay is such a pageturner for me. I like it so much more than the other two books in the trilogy.

Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins


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I'm currently reading Orphan Train. I started it reading it today and now I'm almost halfway through the book.


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Kai (ky02121) | 24 comments I'm currently reading The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry A Novel by Gabrielle Zevin . I love it so far. I can see it making my end of the year list.


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Srividya Vijapure (theinkedmermaid) | 13 comments Am currently reading Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) by Robin Hobb and truly loving the way the author has written the book. Its lyrical in its presentation. Am also reading The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch , which is in complete contrast to the earlier book but equally enjoyable. Loving both my reads.


message 33: by Rob (new)

Rob (in_the_stacks) Looking for Alaska, so excited to start!


message 34: by Kenzie (new)

Kenzie | 5 comments I'm currently in the middle of Book 5 on Harry Potter! !!! I love these books so much!!!!!!


message 35: by Myrthe (new)

Myrthe (myrthee) Insurgent, I'm really enjoying it so far!


message 36: by Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader (last edited Jul 08, 2014 02:57PM) (new)

Karen ⊰✿ | 3767 comments Celeste - I agree Mockingjay was my favourite

Schuylar - That is a wonderful book. One of my surprise reads this year

Kai - I'm reading that at the moment too, it is lovely

Srividya - Loche Lamora was one of my favourite books this year. I had the audio which was great

Jimmy - That is another great Green book. I'd also recommend Will Grayson, Will Grayson if you like his work

Mega - woohoo! Have you read them before? JKR just released a short story about the characters c.15 years on

Myrthe - That is a good series, but can be pretty divided in how people feel about it at the end. I really enjoyed it


message 37: by Kaya (new)

Kaya | 23 comments Sins of a Sovereignty it's quite refreshing fantasy.


Bridget's Quiet Corner  (chaptersandscreens) Karen wrote: "I'm ever so slowly making my way through
Papillon by Henri Charrière
I wasn't sure about this 'modern classic' at first (and it is a huge book!), but it has definitely grown on me. I'm still only abo..."


I loved Confessions of a Murder Suspect and Private School Murders was good in my opinion as well, but Confessions of a Murder Suspect is still my favorite so far. :-)


Bridget's Quiet Corner  (chaptersandscreens) Doon by Carey Corp I have been looking forward to this book since about Sept of last year. Glad I finally got my hands on it. :-)


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Stacy  okun (stacyo40) | 111 comments Just finished After the Night by Linda Howard ..it was good, but a bit predictable. which is fine.


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Stacy  okun (stacyo40) | 111 comments im starting The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath tonight


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Cynthia (baboblue) | 37 comments currently reading The Alienist by Caleb Carr and Kick-Ass 2 by Mark Millar


message 43: by Rob (new)

Rob (in_the_stacks) The distance between us by Kasie West


message 44: by Angel (new)

Angel I'm reading The Dead Path very good reminds me of Tana French's In the Woods


message 45: by Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader (new)

Karen ⊰✿ | 3767 comments Jimmy wrote: "Karen wrote: "I'm ever so slowly making my way through
Papillon by Henri Charrière.....
Please let me know how that is, I've been wanting to read it for a while now. ..."


Well Jimmy I *finally* finished it after about 5 weeks (I just kept getting distracted by other books) and I am really glad I read it. The first part I found difficult to get into it, but it didn't take long for me to really enjoy the story. He is clearly a natural storyteller, albeit not a fabulous writer, and I think he took a lot of poetic licence (eventhough he apparently claimed it was about 75% fact). It is still a great story with, I think, lots of historical value and I think for people that are interested in history and character driven books it is worth the read


message 46: by Leigh (new)

Leigh I'm currently in The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman.
Her writing style is a bit thick, but it is a very interesting read.


message 47: by Mohsina (new)

Mohsina Zafar (mohsinazafar) Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy


message 48: by Kayla (new)

Kayla Hutchinson (kaylahutchinson) Colleen wrote: "I'm reading, Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi."

How is that book? It was recommended to me before and I have yet to try it.


message 49: by Stephany (last edited Jul 11, 2014 06:14PM) (new)

Stephany Acosta | 29 comments I'm reading right now "Elixir" by Ted Galdi. It's so good. Great thriller!!Elixir


message 50: by Brandy (new)

Brandy reading All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner by Jennifer Weiner. Approaching the 1/2 way point and it is interesting to see the path of addiction and how it progresses.


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