What Are You Reading? Part Deux

[Doc Creed]

Currently i'm reading: Solar by Ian McEwan, South by Frank Owen, Duel by Richard Matheson and A Long December by Chizmar. For some reason i could'nt make up my mind on wich book to read. I finished the Passage trilogy and that was so good it's hard to start in a new book...

I've heard of all of those except the Frank Own book. I've been wanting to read the Chizmar stories for a long time. It's good to see I'm not the only one who reads hordes of books at the same time. I've got about six going now:
My Àntonia- Willa Cather (2018 marks its 100 years anniversary.)
A Cry of Angels- Jeff Fields (reread)
The Little Friend- Donna Tartt
All the Living- C.E. Morgan
David Copperfield- Charles Dickens
A Son of the Circus- John Irving (Taking forever. I'm on Chapter Thirteen.)
I had to stop reading the e-book about Roosevelt because it was running down my battery.

 

[kingricefan]

Just finished By Bizarre Hands. Wow! Super impressed.

Am now starting Suffer the Children, by Craig DiLouie.

Was By Bizarre Hands your first Lansdale book? If so then you have great readings ahead of you, Cody!! I loves me some Lansdale! He's another writer than can write in just about any genre he chooses: Westerns, horror, sci-fi, steam punk, thriller, comics, etc.

 

[MarkS73]

I've heard of all of those except the Frank Own book. I've been wanting to read the Chizmar stories for a long time. It's good to see I'm not the only one who reads hordes of books at the same time. .

I normally read one book at a time, otherwise all the books get mixed up in my mind while i'm reading them. I narrowed it down to South by Frank Owen now...pretty good so far

For those who don't know it:

A stunning high-concept post-apocalyptic debut novel.

The USA has been ravaged by Civil War. It's thirty years since the first wind-borne viruses ended the war between North and South - and still they keep coming. Every wind brings a new and terrifying way to die. The few survivors live in constant fear, hiding from the wind - and from each other.

In this harsh Southern expanse, brothers Garrett and Dyce Jackson are on the run from brutal law-enforcers. They meet Vida, a lone traveller on a secret quest. Together, they will journey into the dark heart of a country riven by warfare and disease.

This is the story of Dyce and Vida.

This is the story of The Cure and how it came too late.

This is the story of South.

 

[AchtungBaby]

Was By Bizarre Hands your first Lansdale book? If so then you have great readings ahead of you, Cody!! I loves me some Lansdale! He's another writer than can write in just about any genre he chooses: Westerns, horror, sci-fi, steam punk, thriller, comics, etc.

Yes! Where do you recommend I go from here?

 

[kingricefan]

Yes! Where do you recommend I go from here?

I would recommend any of the 'Hap & Leonard' novels- Devil Red, Vanilla Ride, Captain Outrageous, Rumble Tumble, Bad Chile, The Two-Bear Mambo, Mucho Mojo or Savage Season. Even those these are on on-going series (and is also now the basis of a cable television highly rated show) it's not necessary to start with book one as each story is self-contained. Any of his thriller novels would be a good place to start, too. He's another writer that writes well in any genre he chooses so you can't really go wrong with him. The only quibble I have about his books is the use of the 'N' word but most of his books take place in Eastern Texas where it's still in use.

 

[no bounce no play]

I'm about half way through Sleeping Beauties and loving it! Unlike others of you, I have no problem keeping track of the characters. And although none of them are likable in the true sense of the word, I love some of them! I think part of the problem is that people are taking the stereotypes too literally. Look at this book as an allegory and it all makes sense. Its characters have to be stereotypes for it to work.

Edited to add: I personally think this book is waaaay better than Doctor Sleep and Revival.

Sleeping Beauty (the fairy tale) is thought by some to be a nature allegory. I guess Sleeping Beauties could be considered a social type of allegory.

Dan Brown`s Origin on my Nook, The Lying Game by Ruth Ware on my portable mp3 player, Hidden Bodies by Kepnes on my home stereo, The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule in paperback.

I started Origin yesterday

Finished Running Man.

Now i have to read some Perry Rhodan Novels.

Looking for a new SciFi Book.

If you like world building post appocaliptic sci-fi, a couple of us read Wool by Hugh Howey and enjoyed it. Wool is the first book in the Silo series.

Currently i'm reading: Solar by Ian McEwan, South by Frank Owen, Duel by Richard Matheson and A Long December by Chizmar. For some reason i could'nt make up my mind on wich book to read. I finished the Passage trilogy and that was so good it's hard to start in a new book...

I had a hard time finding something to read after finishing the Passage trilogy. It was soooooo good, I didn't want to read something I knew wouldn't be as good.

 

[danie]

Finally finished Sleeping Beauties and now reading Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. I enjoyed the movie years ago but have never read the book.

 

[RichardX]

"The Man from the Train" by Bill James. An excellent account of a series of gruesome ax murders that occurred across the US in the early 1900's. The author makes a good case for linking them together as the work of a serial killer. Pretty chilling stuff. Will make you lock the doors at night.

The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery: Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James: 9781476796253: Amazon.com: Books

 

[AchtungBaby]

Currently reading the new John Grisham, The Rooster Bar. It’s a good one. Early birthday present from Mom!

 

[kingricefan]

Currently reading the new John Grisham, The Rooster Bar. It’s a good one. Early birthday present from Mom!

Hi Cody! I have three Grisham's in my TBR pile. I started Grey Mountain but put it away as it starts off with someone losing their job. I then started Lauren Groff's Arcadia but it starts off with a death. I'm not in the right state of mind for either of those topics! I've been cherry picking through Night Shift. Man, even back then ol' Steve was a powerful word slinger!

 

[KittensScareMe]

I am currently reading a book called "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio. I'm really enjoying it.

 

[danie]

"The Man from the Train" by Bill James. An excellent account of a series of gruesome ax murders that occurred across the US in the early 1900's. The author makes a good case for linking them together as the work of a serial killer. Pretty chilling stuff. Will make you lock the doors at night.

The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery: Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James: 9781476796253: Amazon.com: Books

Appreciate the description and especially the link!

 

[AchtungBaby]

Hi Cody! I have three Grisham's in my TBR pile. I started Grey Mountain but put it away as it starts off with someone losing their job. I then started Lauren Groff's Arcadia but it starts off with a death. I'm not in the right state of mind for either of those topics! I've been cherry picking through Night Shift. Man, even back then ol' Steve was a powerful word slinger!

Camino Island — Grisham’s summer release — is a fun one. I think you might enjoy it!!

 

[kingricefan]

Camino Island — Grisham’s summer release — is a fun one. I think you might enjoy it!!

I almost bought this at a thrift store the other day but put it back on the shelf.

 

[AchtungBaby]

I almost bought this at a thrift store the other day but put it back on the shelf.

Grab it!!!!! I read it in a day!

 

[kingricefan]

Grab it!!!!! I read it in a day!

I was back there today- it was gone.

 

[Tery]

Still working on Strange Weather. The second story stopped me cold; I didn't like it (I posted elsewhere why). But ready to go to story #3.

 

[AchtungBaby]

I was back there today- it was gone.

Darn! Well if you ever get the chance, check that out and his latest. Grisham’s on fire!

 

[KittensScareMe]

Just finished "Wonder" I am now starting Dreamcatcher, I actually really liked the movie so the book should be awesome, but I've read online that a lot of people like the book much better than the movie.

 

[Doc Creed]

Camino Island — Grisham’s summer release — is a fun one. I think you might enjoy it!!

I almost bought this at a thrift store the other day but put it back on the shelf.

This one has been on my radar. Oddly enough, nowadays, I prefer his non-thrillers or those that have fewer courtroom scenes. I haven't read one of his books since The Last Juror, which I loved. There are probably six on my bookshelf that I need to read. danie recommended A Painted House and, since it meets my criteria, I hope to finish it in 2018.