What books are you reading?

[ramanth]

I'm in the middle of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire right now.

I am so excited about The Order of the Pheonix.


Kudos to you all that read more than one book at a time. I'd have all my characters mixed up if I did that. LOL!

[Karen]

I usually have an "upstairs" book, and a downstairs book that travels with me if I go to the gym. I sometimes have three or four books, all in different assigned areas.

I also recently finished:

Freedom's Ransom (by Anne McCaffrey - not a dragon one, though!)

Deepsix by Jack McDevitt - cool more sciencey sci-fi, far future stuff, very good

and

A Story for Bear - wonderful, wonderful, wonderful new children's book.

[iceyshiver21]

im really kinda reading, umm...Night John, sorry I have a short-term memory, its a really good book so far, but mostly im working on my book, and it dont have a name yet

[Pam]

Originally posted by AmberLee

The Rosewood Casket by Sharyn McCrumb This is either the third or fourth in her 'ballad' murder mystery series: they are set in Appalachian mountain country Tennessee, the main characters are the Sheriff and his crew. Each book reflects a folk ballad in the theme/crime/ or one or more of the characters. Hmmm. I love the ways that the various themes play together in each book, that the sheriff and crew are good and earnest people, and learning more about environmental issues (a frequent subtopic)... Her books are well researched. In general, I really like them... but! I usually wind up depressed at the end of each of these books. I guess it's more real life to have the plot ends left frayed and unsolved ... but I'd like to believe that the pain(s) that they've gone through were 'for' something. I particularly love the character of the psychic woman on the hill, and try to learn from her philosophy. (Okay, a mixed review here.)

Pauline I loved the Rosewood Casket! I picked it up on the "Cheap Books" table at Barnes and Noble one day. I had never heard of Sharyn McCrumb but thought I'd take a chance. Since then I've bought about five other books by her. I love the Appalachian setting.

I am now reading Circle of Three by Patricia Gaffney. I also enjoy Susan Delinsky, Patricial Cornwell and I can't even think of all of my favorites right now. Great thread topic!

[RICHARD]

by carl hiaason.....


also lucky you, tourist season, double whammy, skintight....

a very funny series of books set in florida, the characters
are funny, the criminals are buffoons, and there is an animal
that always plays a part in the story......complex and entertaining.

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by babolaypo65

and on audio (on the treadmill at the gym) Violets are Blue by James Patterson (i just finished roses are red).

Oh, oh, oh...I 'read' that one two weeks ago on the way to Youngstown, Ohio. It was my first experience with both the author and the 'listening' thingy. I LOVED IT! I didn't know anything up until the very end...my boss on the other hand said he 'knew'...whatever! Let me know what you think. I intend to read the rest of his books, too. I must admit, it is hard for me to read books on tape...

[Jessica12345]

Im reading:

the book of dolphins
what dolphins can teach us
dolphins and whales
and The divine dolphins


I love dolphins!

[Cataholic]

I am 'inbetween' book reads right now...cause my magazines are coming in....while not of the same depth as books, I love mags. Short, easy, and, I can throw them on the floor without ruining the thing! I get cast off 'Health', Muscle and Fitness for Woman, Oxygen, Oprah, Better Homes, Cincinnati Magazine, This Old House, Real Simple, and, beleive it or not, a few others I can't even remember. That way, I always have something to read- which is a MUST...I can take them to the gym and read on the machines, use them as 'catch basins' for vomiting cats, etc.

My sister works for a libary system, and always has a few hundred or so books to choose from (not cause she filches them, they are the 'get rid of ones'). Lillycat is good for ten hours a month in a bookstore, "Mom, where were you all day?" "Oh, I just stopped in [insert various bookstores here], and lost track of time [ like 5 hours]"...and I always see what she has...

Gotta read, gotta read, gotta read.

[babolaypo65]

i LOVE his books on tape!!! (i have been doing the audio thing for years now, first as a commuter, now at the gym...)
his and patricia cornwell are the best motivators for 6am workouts.
if you have another opportunity for an audio, and if you are okay with internet ordering... i get mine on half.com. for example i paid four dollars (U.S.) for violets are blue.

ill keep you posted!!!! read roses are red, if you havent. and if you like his work, go to a web site and find out the order.... best in order!!
(or PM me, i have the list....)

Originally posted by Cataholic


Oh, oh, oh...I 'read' that one two weeks ago on the way to Youngstown, Ohio. It was my first experience with both the author and the 'listening' thingy. I LOVED IT! I didn't know anything up until the very end...my boss on the other hand said he 'knew'...whatever! Let me know what you think. I intend to read the rest of his books, too. I must admit, it is hard for me to read books on tape...

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by babolaypo65
i LOVE his books on tape!!! (i have been doing the audio thing for years now, first as a commuter, now at the gym...)
his and patricia cornwell are the best motivators for 6am workouts.
if you have another opportunity for an audio, and if you are okay with internet ordering... i get mine on half.com. for example i paid four dollars (U.S.) for violets are blue.

ill keep you posted!!!! read roses are red, if you havent. and if you like his work, go to a web site and find out the order.... best in order!!
(or PM me, i have the list....)

My friend at work also told me to read Roses are Red...maybe I will get that on CD and use it at the gym. I think I would have to use a stationary piece of equipment instead of running...I might not be able to keep my balance with all the excitement!

[primabella]

in english class we just finished reading "of mice and men" by steinbeck. in french we're gonna start a book called "la rouge poison" but that looks pretty boring. i love agatha cristie books and this other book "beach house" by r.l stine. murder-mysteries are the best!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by shais_mom
Amy, I LOVE Iris Johensen, She is awesome!! Those are excellant!!! I love James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell also.
I just finished, Apocolipstick and Mr. Maybe. They are by British Authors. I love the British Authors, they are sooo funny. And the next is "Dog Handling" which is by a British Author also. Not what you think. And I also have John Grishem's The Brethern to read and another one I can't remember the title too.

Staci- I have almost all of James Patterson's including his new one, Four Blind Mice, if you ever want to borrow any!

Richard- I love Carl Hiaason! my favorites are Lucky You and Sick Puppy

[RockyRoad]

Ah, books. I used to read a lot, but now I have less time, and not many interesting books. Right now I am reading:
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 2
The Tell-Tale Heart
And tonight I am going to get more Edgar Allan Poe stories. I love his work.

[The Cat Factory]

I am reading The Fellowship Of The Ring right now, then The Two Towers then The Return Of The King, then I'll probably read The Hobbit again

[RockyRoad]

I have never read any LotR books, nor have I seen the movies. I like it though. Are they a good series? Maybe I'll try reading it someday.