what books are you reading or have read lately...

[Catherinedana]

Currently reading, "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane. MOST EXCELLENT!!

His writing is so vivid that I feel like I'm watching it unfold in my mind as I'm reading. Takes place in one of my favorite time periods, around the turn of the century just after the end of WWI, in Boston.

[phesina]

I'm reading Out Stealing Horses by Norwegian author Per Petterson. It's about a retiree who relives the turmoil and grief and beauty of his youth during a night's walk.

I'm about halfway through now. A STUNNING book, beautifully written.

[CountryWolf07]

Michael J. Fox's new book... " A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future:Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned."

[sirrahbed]

Currently reading, "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane. MOST EXCELLENT!!

His writing is so vivid that I feel like I'm watching it unfold in my mind as I'm reading. Takes place in one of my favorite time periods, around the turn of the century just after the end of WWI, in Boston.

I just checked out "The Given Day" from the library a few days ago! I thought I had read all of his books - this one sounds a bit different but I also agree that his writing is very good!! I will get started on it in a few days

[Suki Wingy]

I'm currently recording my reading of The Black Stallion just because, and I'm also re-reading one of my favourite books from school, The Bean Trees. I really love it.

I'm also reading quite a lot of fanfiction, mostly Doctor Who. It never gets old because there are so many different versions of the Doctor and so many companions to play with. Now if I could only get myself to start writing again, I've got several unfinished stories just sitting around.

[Alysser]

The Death and Life of Charlie St.Cloud

Truthfully one of the best books I've ever read! I couldn't put it down. I finished it in 3 days, which is amazing since I don't have time to do anything anymore.

[CountryWolf07]

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. My grandfather gave me the book to help me throughout life before he passed away two years ago... decided to start reading it the other day. VERY good book! Don't know why I didn't start earlier.

[cassiesmom]

My mom is reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett for her book club. My sister-in-law is reading "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel for her book club. I just started "The Chicago Way" by Michael Harvey, who is from Chicago and is the co-creator of the TV show "Cold Case Files".

[Roxyluvsme13]

I have started reading "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. It's actually my first college assignment on which I have to write a creative response. I'm only a few pages in, so I can't really tell how much I like the book yet, but it seems like it's going to be good.

[carole]

another maeve binchy book, heart and soul, just started it and it is good like all her books, just finished night of rain and stars, was pretty good.

[Grace]

My mom is reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett for her book club. My sister-in-law is reading "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel for her book club. I just started "The Chicago Way" by Michael Harvey, who is from Chicago and is the co-creator of the TV show "Cold Case Files".

Did you read The Help? I did, when it first came out - it is a wonderful book. A movie is going to be made - I hope they do it justice.

BTW, this was Kathryn Stockett's first book. And it is still near the top of the NY Times Best Seller List.

[Cataholic]

Did you read The Help? I did, when it first came out - it is a wonderful book. A movie is going to be made - I hope they do it justice.

BTW, this was Kathryn Stockett's first book. And it is still near the top of the NY Times Best Seller List.

I read, "The Help". It was a very good read.

[cassiesmom]

Did you read The Help? I did, when it first came out - it is a wonderful book. A movie is going to be made - I hope they do it justice.

BTW, this was Kathryn Stockett's first book. And it is still near the top of the NY Times Best Seller List.

I didn't. The copy my mom has is due at the library today, and she can't renew it because someone else is waiting for it. She's going to put both of us on the waiting list for it when she takes it back. Their library sends an e-mail to remind you that your book is due, how nice is that?!

I saw a 50th anniversary copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Borders. I read it in the ninth grade but I don't remember it well. Sometimes I say to myself I really should re-read some of the books I was assigned in school- like that and "The Great Gatsby" for example, just for their importance in the world of literature.