Slache Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 One Perfect Life, by John MacArthur The New Rules of Lifting For Women, by Lou Schuler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I just finished rereading Persuasion by Jane Austen. Good Omens by Pratchett & Gaiman And listening to My Antonia by Willa Cather when I happen to be alone in the car. Except I'm currently sidetracked by the Serial podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I just finished rereading Persuasion by Jane Austen. Good Omens by Pratchett & Gaiman And listening to My Antonia by Willa Cather when I happen to be alone in the car. Except I'm currently sidetracked by the Serial podcast. Did you listen to the BBC Good Omens (or is that what you ment you were sidetracked by)? Just in case any Good Omens lovers missed it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04knt4h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Murder Strikes a Pose by Tracy Weber. Pure fluff, just right for school break. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apennieformythoughts Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I just finished A Prayer for Owen Meany. I'm reading Adulting: How to become a Grown Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps, but that's a quick read I'm breezing through. I have 7 Habits on my list, The Wild Creative, the recent Harper Lee autobiography, and a couple other personal development books in the stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Did you listen to the BBC Good Omens (or is that what you ment you were sidetracked by)? Just in case any Good Omens lovers missed it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04knt4h Oh no I haven't seen that! Thanks! I meant this Serial podcast: http://serialpodcast.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Island of the World by Michael O'Brien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 I got Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good by Jan Karon for christmas I'm about 3/4 of the way through. I have loved this series, but this isn't the best one. I've read this series. My daughter and mother have as well. We have this book on hold at the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Some religion books. I read The First Paul (Marcus Borg) the other day and liked it very much. I finished James Tabor's Paul and Jesus today, and it was also interesting, but I thought the material at the end should have been at the beginning. Next I'm going to read No God But God (Reza Aslan)--I thought Zealot was fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Me:1Q84, Lynn Kurlands 9 kingdoms series, Bible, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy DS:Super Human DS: The Creature From 7th Grade: Boy or Beast DD: Magic Bunny DD: Magic Puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Honestly, my first thought was to say "The Well Trained Mind Forums" :lol: I have an unfortunate bent to interpret questions too literally. IRL reading I have several gardening and knitting books open but no particular 'reading' book going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Anatomy and physiology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Finishing Unbroken. Starting Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Finishing Unbroken. Starting Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Both are excellent choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Reading thru all the Harry Dresden books and forcing myself to do it strictly IN ORDER. I just finished a re-read, I love Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Currently reading through Jennifer Estep's Elemental Assassin series, on book 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm reading Around the World in 80 Days, The History of the Medieval World, Old Testament Student Manual and the Old Testament, and Boundaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Just finished: What I Remember Most by Cathy Lamb Just starting: Emperor by Stephen Baxter Read alouds: Just finished: The Grimm Conclusion by Adam Gidwitz Just starting: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (at DS's request - he saw me reading the most recent in the series, and once he knew what it was about, insisted on the series as read alouds. He wants a chem lab just like Flavia's.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm reading God of the Possible: http://www.amazon.com/God-Possible-Biblical-Introduction-Open/dp/080106290X and The Good Earth: http://www.amazon.com/Good-Earth-Oprahs-Book-Club/dp/0743272935/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420304814&sr=1-1&keywords=the+good+earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 War and Peace. That's on my list of books I want to read this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Reading thru all the Harry Dresden books and forcing myself to do it strictly IN ORDER. Dh and I watched the short-lived series. I keep meaning to read the books - or at least try the first few to see if I like them. The tv show was campy and fun. Are the books like that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm currently reading quite a few books. Balancing which one to read when has been tricky. The Luminaries - for book club. We meet Tuesday and I'm hoping I can finish by then. The Brothers Karamazov - reading with a goodreads group On the Origin of the Species - also with a goodreads group Paragon Walk - an historical mystery. The library loan expired yesterday, so I can't turn on wifi on my Kindle until I finish. :D Vanity Fair - listening on the audible app on my phone when I work around the house I don't think I missed any. I have way too many going at once, and need to finish a few. I'm getting ready to try and tackle Ulysses with a goodreads group (I'm also in too many goodreads groups lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Station Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Station Eleven How are you liking it? I've been going back and forth on deciding to read this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 How are you liking it? I've been going back and forth on deciding to read this one. I like it a lot. It took me a few chapters to get into it, but I've spent a lot more time reading today than I intended because I can't read just one more chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 How are you liking it? I've been going back and forth on deciding to read this one. Not Word Nerd, but I read Station Eleven recently, and loved it. It was such a different way to look at the apocalypse theme. Lovely is the best word I can think of to describe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I am about a quarter of the way through The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. This is the first of his that I have read and I'm not sure it's for me. I keep setting it aside. I am going to keep trying though. I just finished re-reading Mockingjay last night. DH and I saw part one of the movie and I couldn't remember what happened at the end. I originally read the series in 2011. I'm listening to In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides. Just barely started, 42 minutes in, out of 17 hours. I am also re-reading The Giver and am going to read the rest of the series. To the kiddos I am reading The Boxcar Children and The Cabin Faced West. I'm about 150 pages from the end of The Bone Clocks. It IS very slow... but picks up at about the last 1/4. It's probably the slowest of the books I've read of his. Definitely much slower than Cloud Atlas., which I loved. You'll find that at the end of each of those big chapters that something interesting happens...and then it's pretty gripping throughout "Horologist's Labyrinth" (I'm almost done with that one). it's the only book I'm currently reading. I tried a book on tape at the new year, but it was awful and I gave up after several chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 For myself, The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps by Michael Blanding. This is on the recommendation from a friend. Having trouble getting into it, but she raved about it so I am giving it time. Perhaps I could get into it more if I picked up well before bedtime:). With Dd The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. This is a book club selection. I've read it before and am loving it again. I'll have to add to the list with some of the great selections here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Just finished Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult about an hour ago and starting One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Not Word Nerd, but I read Station Eleven recently, and loved it. It was such a different way to look at the apocalypse theme. Lovely is the best word I can think of to describe it. This is on my shelf and I can't wait, I keep hearing such good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityMom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Another Bullsh** Night in S*ck City by Nick Flynn Live by Night by Dennis Lehane And I'm rereading Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne for a reading group I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm about 150 pages from the end of The Bone Clocks. It IS very slow... but picks up at about the last 1/4. It's probably the slowest of the books I've read of his. Definitely much slower than Cloud Atlas., which I loved. You'll find that at the end of each of those big chapters that something interesting happens...and then it's pretty gripping throughout "Horologist's Labyrinth" (I'm almost done with that one). it's the only book I'm currently reading. I tried a book on tape at the new year, but it was awful and I gave up after several chapters. Thank you! I just read another 60 pages or so this afternoon. I liked the first chapter, but the second one drug on until Hugo met up with Holly. I'm a bit into "The Wedding Bash" now. Thank you for the encouragement! I didn't read The Cloud Atlas, but saw the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I am trying to read for enjoyment more... but my house isn't very quiet... I am reading and loving Pigs In Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver. It is the sequel to The Bean Trees (which I loved). I have also read Animal Dreams, loved it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Island of the World by Michael O'Brien how did you like it? I started that earlier this year, but it was slow and I gave up. I loved "Father Elijah". Is it worth it to try this one again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I am trying to read for enjoyment more... but my house isn't very quiet... I am reading and loving Pigs In Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver. It is the sequel to The Bean Trees (which I loved). I have also read Animal Dreams, loved it as well. I enjoy Kingsolver. I enjoyed The Lacuna and The Prodigal Summer. I haven't read her newest novel. I should add it to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Keeping House: The Litany of Everyday Life, by Margaret Kim Peterson. It's like a theology of housework. I'm really enjoying it. God the Holy Spirit, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. This is my current Kindle book. And I just received How to Read and Do Proofs, by Daniel Solow, through interlibrary loan. I know I read about this one here, don't remember who mentioned it. Gotta read it quickly - it's due back in less than two weeks, with no renewals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 how did you like it? I started that earlier this year, but it was slow and I gave up. I loved "Father Elijah". Is it worth it to try this one again? I'm only about 3/4 of the way through but so far it's one of those books keeping me up late at night. I don't want to give too much away in case anyone wants to read this in the future but it is a difficult read. A real sucker punch to the gut kind of book but I keep reading because of the high points and because I want to see how Jopin's life evolves. Overall I give it a thumbs up and hopefully I will still feel this way when it's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 For myself, The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps by Michael Blanding. With Dd The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. This is a book club selection. I've read it before and am loving it again. The Map Thief looks interesting. I know from experience though that an interesting subject doesn't always make a good book. I read The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan and liked it. I've been meaning to read The Joy Luck Club but just keep forgetting about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I finished Sookie and have now started Something Wicked by Lisa Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 For me: Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma (Patti Wood) The Imaginary World of ______ (Keri Smith) To DD: Bomb: The Race to Make, and Steal, the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Steve Sheinkin) The Lost Princess (George MacDonald) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Reading thru all the Harry Dresden books and forcing myself to do it strictly IN ORDER. I am, too! I'm squeezing another book in between, but I read books 1-4 already. (We own them; dh has read them all.) Pretty fun stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 It could be more in depth and organized better. But, it is good for a light read in between a heavier book. Just started it. I am going to send it to my sister, who is an Army Wife for her birthday. Then I will have to re-watch The Right Stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm only about 3/4 of the way through but so far it's one of those books keeping me up late at night. I don't want to give too much away in case anyone wants to read this in the future but it is a difficult read. A real sucker punch to the gut kind of book but I keep reading because of the high points and because I want to see how Jopin's life evolves. Overall I give it a thumbs up and hopefully I will still feel this way when it's over. I had that sinking feeling it may be that kind of book when I started it. I may wait until after the winter blues to start it. I had a friend who read it in less than a week!! So loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLMom Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Pilgrim's Wilderness. A True story of faith and madness on the Alaska Frontier by Tom Kizzia. I am also reading A Nation of wimps. Sitting in my basket, up next, is the Book Thief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am reading Wheat Belly Total Health by William Davis and Seven Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You -- And How to Talk About Them Anyway by Jenifer Marshall Lippincott and Robin Deutsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I just finished The Maze Runner series, and I picked up the Baxter/Pratchett Long Earth series. I'm also working on Norman Davies' "Europe" about 220 pages in, only around 900 more to go. And I'm Co-reading "The Hobbit" with DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The kids and I are reading through the Attack on Titan books while waiting for the next season of the anime and the live-action movie to come out. On my own: Hikaru No Go which is about the game of Go or Baduk which is quite fascinating. That you can become a pro-player while still in Jr. High and make a career of it that pays good money. It's a very interesting game all about strategy. Plus, I'm studying seed catalogs and chickens in preparation for our spring hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy not in HI Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I just finished The Throne of Glass by Sarah Mass. It is sort of eh. Maybe 3 stars. Maybe 2.5. Not really bad, but sort of silly. It seemed like the author added little bits here and there to make it more...something...exciting..or romantic... but it didn't quite work. Oh well. YA fiction that my dd got for Christmas. I am currently reading Grandma Gatewoods Walk - the story of a 67 year old woman who just one day decided to walk the Appalachian trail. Alone. With a small backpack, wearing Keds. Hoping to do a little Appalachian hiking this spring (but maybe just for a day - not a thru hike!) I'm also reading A Prayer For Owen Meany. Thanks to this thread. And Steelheart (Reckoners Book 1). Also thanks to this thread, I think. I love it when overdrive has a book that one of you guys recommends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Dh and I watched the short-lived series. I keep meaning to read the books - or at least try the first few to see if I like them. The tv show was campy and fun. Are the books like that too? I am a die hard fan and still can't bring myself to watch the travesty that the series was. If you liked it, then there is no doubt you'd love the books. The first one isn't great in comparison to the rest but hang in there with it. They are fun, witty, gritty, full of fun references, adventure, loyalty, friendship, hope, and they can also be very dark. Harry Dresden is one of my all time favorite characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am a die hard fan and still can't bring myself to watch the travesty that the series was. If you liked it, then there is no doubt you'd love the books. The first one isn't great in comparison to the rest but hang in there with it. They are fun, witty, gritty, full of fun references, adventure, loyalty, friendship, hope, and they can also be very dark. Harry Dresden is one of my all time favorite characters. I watched some of the series and loved the premise and the lead actor but some of it was to silly or just didn't make sense. Glad to know there are books and that they are better, off to search Overdrive and Library Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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