What are you reading?

Going through the "Other hobbies" thread, I see quite a few of us seem to be avid readers...so... what are you reading?

 

(Other than manga, there's already a "what manga are you reading" thread, LOL)

"The Silmarillion" by Tolkien, probably for the 4th time. Gearing up for "The Hobbit" movie in 2012. LOL!

 

I just finished three different autobiographies, each by a Japanese pilot, sailor and soldier during WWII.

 

Linda S.

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Currently I'm reading "Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. I've almost finished it actually. It was a wile since I've read fantasy book and I'm really taken by this one.

 

Not sure about what's next so far

I'm reading Transformers: Exodus, which is surprisingly enjoyable. I just finished Vampire Hunter D: Tyrant's Stars parts 3 & 4, which was pretty good. The preview for the next Hunter D seemed really interesting, but it won't be out until fall next year!

I've just finished reading "let me in" a vampire story that even have it's movie in two different versions and I'm starting the "Steve Jobs biography"

I just started Out of Oz, by Gregory Macguire. It's the latest book in the Wicked series. I hesitate to say "the last" since every time he writes one he says it'll be his last and then a couple of years later something new is out.

 

I'm also re-reading At Home, by Bill Bryson because it's that interesting. It's a history of the rooms in the average home, the items in them, how they came about, etc.

I've got a bunch of books loaded up on my E-reader, so right now I'm reading A Clash of Kings and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I recently finished Inheritance and A Game of Thrones.

"The Silmarillion" by Tolkien, probably for the 4th time. Gearing up for "The Hobbit" movie in 2012. LOL!

 

 

YAY! ... I actually had a Tolkien class in college and had to read the Silmarillion for that... I swear, I'd never mapped out family trees for a book before.

 

I recently finished Inheritance and A Game of Thrones.

 

Let us know what you think about these books, did you just finish the first Game of Thrones, or all of them?... I was thinking of making the first post kind of a summary of people's opinions (like, book titles can earn smiley, neutral or frowny faces, LOL)

 

I just started Out of Oz, by Gregory Macguire. It's the latest book in the Wicked series. I hesitate to say "the last" since every time he writes one he says it'll be his last and then a couple of years later something new is out.

 

How did you feel about the first book in this series?

 

Right now I'm reading Wildwood by Colin Meloy, and I will shamefully admit I picked it up mostly because of Carson Ellis's beautiful illustrations that can be found all throughout the book. However, the book so far is pretty good.

I just started Out of Oz, by Gregory Macguire. It's the latest book in the Wicked series. I hesitate to say "the last" since every time he writes one he says it'll be his last and then a couple of years later something new is out.

 

I'm also re-reading At Home, by Bill Bryson because it's that interesting. It's a history of the rooms in the average home, the items in them, how they came about, etc.

 

Is that one any good, after the end of the second one I was completely disenchanted for the whole series.

 

I've got a bunch of books loaded up on my E-reader, so right now I'm reading A Clash of Kings and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I recently finished Inheritance and A Game of Thrones.

 

My boyfriend keeps telling me that I need to check out Game of Thrones, but with the series out now I'm much more likely to watch first, and then read it.

 

I just did that with the first few books in the Legend of the Seeker series. Though I did recently read the Vampire Diaries and then watched that load of hogwash. (I think the TV series is pretty awful compared to the books on that one).

 

I'm, at this moment, reading a series called The New Kid By Temple Mathews, it's one I snagged at Borders right before they closed down, but honestly I'm rather enjoying the kid-demonhunter thing.

I've been reading the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery (I'm going to P.E.I in May so I thought I'd prepare a bit xD).

 

I'm also rereading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton but I've been rereading that book since the first time I picked it up five years ago.

Edited December 14, 2011 by Guest

The series is called A Song of Ice And Fire, Littlebearries. The first book is A Game of Thrones.

Inheritance was very good, it made up for how awful Brisingr was! There were a few Doctor Who references in it that made me laugh, and you won't believe what was in the Vault of Souls!

Game of Thrones was nice, though I struggled through some parts because I don't like the POV character. Daenerys and Arya are my favorite characters!

The series is called A Song of Ice And Fire, Littlebearries. The first book is A Game of Thrones.

 

I know, lol, but with the tv show out, most of the people I talk to are just calling the whole thing "The Game of Thrones series" ... so I never know anymore!!! I've actually read all of them except the newest one... but having had to wait several years for it, I should probably just go back and reread them all.

I'm currently reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King. I've read pretty much everything he's written. I've also recently finished the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz and the first two books of the Song of Fire and Ice series.

 

I have a backlog of books I still need to get through. I managed to get the hardcover versions of books 4 through 10 of the Wheel of Time series for $1 each. There are still some books from a recent library book sale I still need to get to, as well.

 

So many books, so little time ; ;

 

I like the idea of smiley/neutral/sad faces for book reviews. XD

OMG, Wheel of Time! That's like one of my favorite series!

I want to learn embroidery so I can make a Brown Ajah shawl.

I simply cannot wait until the last book comes out!

Right now I'm currently trying to read "One Day" by David Nicholls. My friend loaned it to me telling me I had to give it a read. I've only read the first chapter so far which was a bit slow and started a bit of the second chapter which is picking up the pace. So maybe I'll finish it one day ^^;;;

I've been reading the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery (I'm going to P.E.I in May so I thought I'd prepare a bit xD).

 

I'm also rereading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton but I've been rereading that book since the first time I picked it up five years ago.

I love the Anne of Green Gables series, but I didn' read it until I was an adult. I always meant to check out "The Outsiders". Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who rereads books.

 

Have fun in PEI!

 

Linda S.

galatia9

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (I'm at pg 47 so I can't really say if I like it or not).

Compared to the rest of you guys, I've been doing LIGHT reading!

 

I normally read a little before bed to relax a bit so I try not to read anything "heavy" so it's always magazines or manga. Right now I'm re-reading Azumanga Daioh for like the 4th time. I love this series so much! It's always entertaining and the characters are top notch.

 

I asked for more manga for Christmas so hopefully I can add some new stuff to my library!

 

 

Billy

I like to read manga too! I just go through it so fast...I can get through a decently sized book in a day.

I like reading but I prefer to do it electronically so I do that on my iPad and I was thinking to give my mom a reader for Christmas but I want to know if you could suggest any options, I want a reader that has a decent PDF support, and I discard giving her an iPad because it's a little bit bigger for that purpose and I think she wouldn't use most of the features. Thanks

I like to read manga too! I just go through it so fast...I can get through a decently sized book in a day.

 

Trust me, I have to pace myself so I *don't* go thru it all in one sitting! I try and read 2 chapters a night but sometimes do 3 if it's a good spot in the story.

 

 

Billy

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham and The Global Securities Market by Ranald Michie

 

After these two books, there's still a long way to go!

I've been reading the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery (I'm going to P.E.I in May so I thought I'd prepare a bit xD).

 

I'm also rereading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton but I've been rereading that book since the first time I picked it up five years ago.

I love the Anne of Green Gables series, but I didn' read it until I was an adult. I always meant to check out "The Outsiders". Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who rereads books.

 

Have fun in PEI!

 

Linda S.

galatia9

Me too , I'm always rereading my books just because its hard for me to find something I can really get into. Oh and you should definitely check out The Outsiders lol, it really is a good book!

 

I like to read manga too! I just go through it so fast...I can get through a decently sized book in a day.

This. I stopped buy manga after my friend decided to give me all of his (there were at least 60 books) and I ended up going through it in a couple of days. If one of my other friends has something lying around I'll read it but its just not worth my money to purchase them anymore ^^;

i've been meaning to pick back up on my Alfred Hitchcock's Tales of Terror book. i've only read a few chapters (although, each chapter is just a different short story).

 

its not that i dont like reading, im just a relatively slow reader. having watched more TV than reading books as i grew up, when i do read i like to play every scene in my head as if im watching a show, no matter what the book (even textbooks i try to turn them into educational shows).

I'm currently reading Villette by Charlotte Brontë. (I love her works; heck, I love most of the sisters' writings. I could reread Jane Eyre until my eyes fall out~) I am really enjoying Villette; I'll be sorry when it's finally over~ (Although I do want to see how the story unfolds--I really enjoy Lucy's point of view.)