What Are You Reading?

[80sFan]

No, who wrote it? Is it a thriller?

It's by Clare Mackintosh, who I'd never heard of before. I got the ebook on sale last week (?) and didn't have high hopes. It seemed to be following a typical "women's fiction" storyline, but then the story took a different turn that I just never saw coming. And I'm usually very good at figuring out twists early on.

 

[fljoe0]

I finished Dark Matter by Blake Crouch a few days ago and I loved it.

 

[do1you9love?]

I'm a little over halfway throughh Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. It's classified as a YA book. I have really begun to dislike that label as it seems to be applied to any book where the characters are under a certain age. Anyway, I'm digging this one.

 

[Arcadevere]

Halfway on If you are Reading this, Its too late of the Secret Series. PB was so consistent in comedy and i love the fact that

Spoiler

he let the child prodigy that was kidnapped by the midnight sun, that was mentioned in the book one of this series to be saved and now a strong and wise lady member of the Terces Society. aiyeeeee

Pause reading something because i'm quite busy

 

[cat in a bag]

I'm reading Duma Key. First re-read for me of this one so I remember basics but not details. I am enjoying it.

 

[80sFan]

Finished reading I Let You Go. Most twisty book I've read in a while. Looking forward to more from this author.

 

[Walter Oobleck]

The Buried Book, D.M. Pulley. 'Bout 48% kindle. Good story, well written, the proverbial bildungsroman, kid name of Jasper the hero protagonist told through his nine-year-old eyes. Story set in the early 50s, farm life, Jasper's mother brings him to an aunt uncle, leaves, disappears, father present and accounted for. Liked the cover, gray skies, old house abandoned, young person off to the side, large bird in the air nearby...like the idea of buried things. Too...this story includes an idea I've seen expressed in other stories, seen enough for me to highlight it and create a shelf for it, the mark of zero. Related to the disappearing act, gone, poof! finito. Wouldn't that be nice? To not exist? To just up and vanish in the night? Places like East of Eden, The Book of Disquiet, The Machine in Ward Eleven...Locos, Chromos, and Jakob von Gunten. Onward and upward. Was a deal, ad on page one when I turned on the kindle a few days ago, 1.99 regularly more.

 

[doowopgirl]

Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. Wowser. I saw the film some time ago and the book was a great bargain on Kindle. The Russia under Stalin is shocking enough, especially when you see how far and wide and evil it was through the eyes of ordinary people and one unique individual. I am about 3/4 of the way through and I'd already figured out the bad guy, but just got handed a shock I was not expecting. Treat yourself.

 

[doowopgirl]

I finished Dark Matter by Blake Crouch a few days ago and I loved it.

Thanks. I've been curious about this one.

 

[fljoe0]

Thanks. I've been curious about this one.

Achtung liked it too - so you have two recommendations.

 

[danie]

Finished reading I Let You Go. Most twisty book I've read in a while. Looking forward to more from this author.

Started reading this today on your recommendation. Great so far!

 

[80sFan]

Started reading this today on your recommendation. Great so far!

Can't wait to get your thoughts on it when you've finished!

 

[skimom2]

I picked up READY PLAYER ONE at the thrifty today--has anyone read it? I seem to remember hearing that it was a good story from several sources, but I could be wrong.

I've been slowly getting through NORTH AND SOUTH (Elizabeth Gaskell), and enjoying it quite a bit. It's on the kindle, so I keep forgetting I'm reading it until the next time I'm waiting somewhere without a book and remember to power on the kindle. I like the main male protag immensely. The female protag is okay--a bit of a snob. I'm pretty sure I downloaded another by her at the same time as I downloaded this one, so I'll be drinking from this well for a while

 

[muskrat]

I picked up READY PLAYER ONE at the thrifty today--has anyone read it? I seem to remember hearing that it was a good story from several sources, but I could be wrong.

I've been slowly getting through NORTH AND SOUTH (Elizabeth Gaskell), and enjoying it quite a bit. It's on the kindle, so I keep forgetting I'm reading it until the next time I'm waiting somewhere without a book and remember to power on the kindle. I like the main male protag immensely. The female protag is okay--a bit of a snob. I'm pretty sure I downloaded another by her at the same time as I downloaded this one, so I'll be drinking from this well for a while

Ready Player One is great fun for anyone who grew up in the eighties. So many references to film, video games, tv, and music. I think you'll dig it, but don't expect it to change yer life. By the end you'll have rolled yer eyes too many times...but you WILL read till the end.

 

[skimom2]

Ready Player One is great fun for anyone who grew up in the eighties. So many references to film, video games, tv, and music. I think you'll dig it, but don't expect it to change yer life. By the end you'll have rolled yer eyes too many times...but you WILL read till the end.

Thanks, Muskie! Great, concise review

 

[muskrat]

Thanks, Muskie! Great, concise review

No need to thank me, ma'am (he said in his best Chris Reeve Superman voice), just doing my job. I was gonna buy this'n for my son last Christmas, but realized, heck, he wouldn't get all the references to stuff like Family Ties, Rush, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Heathers, etc. But us oldies, we can dig.

 

[Doc Creed]

I'm going to look for a copy of Quarry by Max Alan Collins at the bookstore. I saw the first episode of the show on Cinemax and was impressed. The end gave me chills. I want to find some more Robicheaux mysteries by James Lee Burke, too. These will be added to my TBR list.

 

[Walter Oobleck]

Finished The Buried Book, D.M. Pulley, excellent story. B+ Started Cold Granite, Stuart Macbride, first for me from both of them.

 

[Shiney]

Almost finished with THE UNFINISHED WORLD & OTHER STORIES by Amber Sparks, then I think it's UNEARTHED by Richard Chizmar with help from Ray Garton and Brian Keene.

 

[no bounce no play]

It's by Clare Mackintosh, who I'd never heard of before. I got the ebook on sale last week (?) and didn't have high hopes. It seemed to be following a typical "women's fiction" storyline, but then the story took a different turn that I just never saw coming. And I'm usually very good at figuring out twists early on.

Started reading this today on your recommendation. Great so far!

I'm giving it a try too. Thanks for the recommendation - I got it a couple days ago while the special price was still in effect. I'm about a third of the way into it and it's good!