I’m about 70% through the second Jurassic Park book and it’s ok. People on /r/books seemed to think it was even better than the first, but it feels like a slog compared to the first. I’m looking forward to moving on to Stephen King’s The Stand.
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I’m 3/4ths of the way through The Name of the Wind.
Man has this book ever sucked me into it’s world. I’d recommend checking it out if your into fantasy.
I’ve got some bad news about book 3…
Let’s welcome a new member to the Kingkiller 3 waiting room… Haha
I think I’m more upset about doors of stone than GOT
I loved this book so much when I was a teenager that I immediately re-read it after finishing it. The prose and pacing was sublime. Although I know some wouldn’t agree. But the story just seems to meander in a delightful way. Another thing I enjoyed is the “stories with stories” aspect. I won’t say more about that in order to spare you from spoilers, but I’d recommend a re-read asap if you’re up for it.
I’m currently reading Moby Dick for the first time and I’m loving it. I didn’t expect it to be so funny! This is the first book I’ve read by Herman Melville and his writing style is just beautiful.
I’m excited for you to start Stephen King’s The Stand, it’s one of my favorite of his!
I just started The Three Body Problem. I’m hoping the plot is engaging once it takes off, because so far the writing and characters aren’t doing a whole lot for me.
@Twaffle
@minorsecond
It’s one of those where I absolutely loved the ideas, and was meh on the execution.I don’t regret starting that book, but I certainly regret finishing it just because everyone else seemed to love it :/
I have books scattered throughout the house, and so what I’m reading changes depending on where I am.
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If I’m going to sit outside, I’ll grab the book I keep on the table next to the back door. Currently that’s Stephen King’s Bag of Bones
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If I’m going to read in bed, then I pick up Tuesdays with Morris by Mitch Albom
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If I’m going to read in the bath, I’ll grab my Kindle and work through Alma Katsu’s The Deep
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If I’m in my office chair, I’ll work on The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defence, by Suzette Haden Elgin
Kind of a funny way of going about things, but there it is, heh
I usually have several books going at once, but just based on that moment’s whim. This sounds like a more efficient and less cluttered way of going about it!
Perhaps, but the downside is that it takes me forever to finish any single one lol
I’ve got at least 5 going right now so no judgement!
I usually have two books going, one is a travel book (on my Kindle) and one is a home book. For whatever reason, I never pick up my Kindle to read at home.
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I’m listening to Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. I’ve been in a reading slump for a few months now. I’m struggling to find something engaging. This one is interesting but I’m not that invested yet.
Piranesi is a weird one. I found it an incredibly engaging book, but that’s probably because I’m a sucker for the aesthetic it presents.
I actually like the aesthetic as well, and I’m really enjoying the narrator but I’m feeling the anxiety emanating from Piranesi as he discovers the diaries ans it’s triggering me a bit :) But I’m enjoying it, I’m just wary for the explanation
I want to get back into audiobooks. I typically read before bed but listening to a book would be nice during the day.
Oh I do it while doing housework, dishes, sweeping, laundry, etc and sometimes to help me fall asleep but I’ll just re-listen to it the next day
I’m on my first re-read of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Last time I read it was about 15-20 years ago and it’s every bit as delightful as I remembered.
That is on my to do list. It’s been a decade since o first read it and was worried that it wouldn’t be as good as I remembered. Glad to hear that it still holds up
I just started reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King. I normally mostly read sci-fi but I figured I’d take a break and read this one since I’ve heard good things.
The Guns Above By Robyn Bennis.
If blimps were ever used in early 19th century warfare
Quite entertainingA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. It’s great so far. Reminds me of A Brief History of Time.
I’m 20% or so through Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. It’s cool, but not really my speed. Thinking of DNFing it and moving on to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, which I also have checked out from the library.
I didn’t love either of those tbh. Pachinko seemed too long/slow for me but not a terrible book overall.
Just finished Devolution by Max Brooks and it was REALLY good. I would definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for a thriller about Sasquatch!
I listened to this on audiobook and it was great. It had a huge cast.
I’m currently reading Stephen King’s The Shining for the second time. It was the first the book that I read for the sake of actually reading, not because school made me do it.
I can’t really remember the first time reading it but for now it’s an amazing read.
This is one of my favorite books. I’ve read it probably 4 or 5 times, and every time I come back to it, depending on where I am in my life, I get something different from it—as a son, as a father, as a man struggling personally, it just speaks to me on so many different levels.
I’ve also read The shining multiple times. Stephen King is one of the few authors where I enjoy rereading his stuff again and again. I’ve read a lot of really great books that I’m not going to pick up again and I wonder what it is that makes me want to reread the same book sometimes and not other times even if I really loved the book.
I’m finally reading The Martian by Andy Weir, picked it up on a whim when I brought the kids to the library on Saturday and I’m almost finished it now. I’ve actually had it on my Kindle for a while but never got around to starting it. I’m enjoying it, looking forward to reading his other books soon.
I read mostly on my Kindle, but I prefer (and miss) reading actual books. But most of my reading is done when its dark and not always able to turn on a light.
That’s a fun book! I enjoy his stuff. Have you read Project Hail Mary? I recommend that next if you are looking for more of his work.
I haven’t read it yet, but was planning on picking that one up at the library when I return this one. I’ve heard it was good from my friends that have read it.
I’ve heard the audiobook is excellent, so that’s also an option if you’re into those.
I’m currently chapter 4 in Crime and Punishment, Chapter 2 in The Count of Monte Cristo, and chapter 15 in Leviathan Wakes. I just started reading again since I feel like my depression is coming back. I wanna take my mind off right now with what’s happening to me mentally. Hopefully it gets better soon.
I am currently starting my first Joe Abercrombie book, The Blade Itself. I have heard it compared to A Song of Fire and Ice, in terms of grim dark fantasy, but it did not grip me as quickly. I feel more that it is totally its own thing and that comparison hurts it a bit.
The first one is probably the weakest but the series as a whole is very solid. Very genre defying as well, it’s not really what you expect at first
