What are you currently reading? - Page 19

blkbeltkid17 · February 9th, 2012, 10:48 PM

No idea 9to5cynic

Snedd · February 10th, 2012, 12:23 AM

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is that Hornet's Nest or Played with Fire?

Its The Girl Who Played With Fire next.

NYCHitman1 · February 10th, 2012, 09:12 AM

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Its The Girl Who Played With Fire next.

What he said!

I'm currently reading 11/22/63. No idea how far in I am, but it is awesome.

EDIT: My KF says that I am 33% done. I guess that would put me somewhere around 280 in the actual book.

blkbeltkid17 · February 10th, 2012, 05:26 PM

I need to get a book app on my xoom

9to5cynic · February 10th, 2012, 10:55 PM

I like alkido (sp?) - it's icon is a bookshelf.

Pretty nice... about 2/3s done with ... Darkness tell us... it's kinda cool. Starts out about a Ouija Board ...

The pacing seems pretty good so far, sometimes it's like I just can't read fast enough.

Though I will say this about the kindle (and all e-readers), I miss the 'book' smell. >.>

breadnatty08 · February 11th, 2012, 09:23 AM

A quarter into the Steve Jobs bio, great book! Gonna take me forever to finish it though...

blkbeltkid17 · February 11th, 2012, 02:09 PM

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I like alkido (sp?) - it's icon is a bookshelf.

Pretty nice... about 2/3s done with ... Darkness tell us... it's kinda cool. Starts out about a Ouija Board ...

The pacing seems pretty good so far, sometimes it's like I just can't read fast enough.

Though I will say this about the kindle (and all e-readers), I miss the 'book' smell. >.>

I had it on my xoom with honeycomb but It don't work on Ics xoom

Gmash · February 11th, 2012, 08:30 PM

I liked 11/22/63 a lot, even the ending wasn't bad, which if you've read a lot of Stephen King you know endings can be a weakness of his.

Rooferkev · February 12th, 2012, 03:06 PM

4/5 ths of the way through Tinker,Tailor,Soldier, Spy. Slow burner which takes a bit of getting used to the language but really enjoying it. Need to finish it soon as i have the movie i want to watch .

BabyBlues · February 12th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Quickbooks instructions. It decided to do some wonky crap in the upgrade to 2012

blkbeltkid17 · February 13th, 2012, 02:16 PM

i am reading more textbooks YAY

NYCHitman1 · February 16th, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmash

I liked 11/22/63 a lot, even the ending wasn't bad, which if you've read a lot of Stephen King you know endings can be a weakness of his.

I'm still reading it. Roughly half-way through. It's a good read.

Spoiler alert:

Gmash · February 16th, 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCHitman1

I'm still reading it. Roughly half-way through. It's a good read.

Spoiler alert:

Can't comment on the spoiler without spoiling more lol. Enjoy!

blkbeltkid17 · February 16th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Lol do it

NYCHitman1 · February 17th, 2012, 08:18 AM

I actually don't mind spoilers, but other people are so sensitive about stuff like that. I'm still gonna read it, so doesn't matter to me much.

EDIT: Just finished 11/22/63. What a book. I was a little baffled by the ending, but it was a great read nonetheless. I'm going to read Tinker Tailor next.

blkbeltkid17 · February 17th, 2012, 04:18 PM

I just bought tinker tailor on my xoom

thameera · February 25th, 2012, 12:47 AM

Now reading Spiderman / Catwoman : The Evil that Men Do series. Currently on the 6th book, which is the last in the series. Hoping to finish today and move to V for Vendetta.

NightAngel79 · February 25th, 2012, 06:55 AM

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Now reading Spiderman / Catwoman : The Evil that Men Do series. Currently on the 6th book, which is the last in the series.

that sounds pretty interesting, who's the author?

thameera · February 25th, 2012, 07:21 AM

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that sounds pretty interesting, who's the author?

It's a Marvel comic by Kevin Smith and Terry Dodson. More info here.

BabyBlues · February 25th, 2012, 09:25 AM

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson.

NightAngel79 · February 26th, 2012, 06:07 PM

i'm on the third book of a surprisingly good series called 'The Queens Thief' by Megan Whalen Turner. I'm totally engrossed in it, books are shorter than I would like (avg 200 pages) but I have read the first three in the past week they are so good.

Megan Whalen Turner

jhtalisman · February 27th, 2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCHitman1

What he said!

I'm currently reading 11/22/63. No idea how far in I am, but it is awesome.

EDIT: My KF says that I am 33% done. I guess that would put me somewhere around 280 in the actual book.

Just started reading this. Only about 30 pages or so in....kindle fire and no page #'s!

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Originally Posted by Gmash

I liked 11/22/63 a lot, even the ending wasn't bad, which if you've read a lot of Stephen King you know endings can be a weakness of his.

I've read almost all Stephen King, the only ending I had true hatred for was The Dark Tower Series.

Gmash · February 27th, 2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jhtalisman

Just started reading this. Only about 30 pages or so in....kindle fire and no page #'s!

I've read almost all Stephen King, the only ending I had true hatred for was The Dark Tower Series.

I've read most of King as well, he's one of my favorites. It's not that I hate a lot of his endings, it's just that it seems like he doesn't know how to wrap things up sometimes. "It" comes to mind as one of my least favorite endings of his. I haven't gotten around to finishing The Dark Tower series yet. It's been so long since I've read the first ones I would have to start over from the beginning, and that's a big commitment. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually.

9to5cynic · February 27th, 2012, 11:17 PM

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I've read most of King as well, he's one of my favorites. It's not that I hate a lot of his endings, it's just that it seems like he doesn't know how to wrap things up sometimes. "It" comes to mind as one of my least favorite endings of his. I haven't gotten around to finishing The Dark Tower series yet. It's been so long since I've read the first ones I would have to start over from the beginning, and that's a big commitment. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually.

Now, I haven't read the book, but the Langoliers (spelling..?) movie was one that I really like, but hate the ending. I remember that feeling everytime I watch it. I do hope to read the book sometime though.

I'm still reading Darkness Tell Us. Not going very fast, especially considering that I started out very fast on it. Eh. Oh well.

NYCHitman1 · February 28th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Started Tinker Tailor, but stopped for a few days and just couldn't get back into it. LeCarre just introduces way too many characters for me to keep up with.

arbys1 · February 29th, 2012, 02:43 PM

I only read magazines. I guess I'm the only one.

Rooferkev · March 1st, 2012, 12:59 PM

Finished TTSS and thoughely enjoyed it, takes a while to get into all the names and spy slang and some of the plot is quite vague at times but proves spy story doesnt have to be all guns and chases .

Have no idea what to read next though :/

El Presidente · March 4th, 2012, 07:01 PM

Just read I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison. Short, but interesting.

NightAngel79 · March 4th, 2012, 09:14 PM

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i'm on the third book of a surprisingly good series called 'The Queens Thief' by Megan Whalen Turner. I'm totally engrossed in it, books are shorter than I would like (avg 200 pages) but I have read the first three in the past week they are so good.

Megan Whalen Turner

Just finished the last published book of this series (book 4). Really enjoyed these, can't wait for the next ones... am gonna do some research on how soon that will happen...

In other news I just notice4d that "The Gentlemen Bastards" book three has a tentative 'coming in 2012' banner on Scott Lynch's website... ABOUT TIME!!
Scott Lynch, Keyboard Jockey
Not sure what is up with the cartoon banner (this DEF aint no childrens story

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NukeBenji · March 6th, 2012, 03:43 PM

I'm halfway through "The Name of The Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss...first book in an ongoing series...HIGHLY recommend it to any fantasy fans out there.

NightAngel79 · March 7th, 2012, 04:12 PM

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I'm halfway through "The Name of The Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss...first book in an ongoing series...HIGHLY recommend it to any fantasy fans out there.

OMG! That is a GREAT read. I'm absolutely dying for the third one to come out.

I've started a series called "Godspeaker"
Kind a strange but pretty interesting all the same

angldvl81 · March 8th, 2012, 07:31 AM

I'm reading "The Hunger Games". about to start part 3. and since i'm borrowing them from Amazon, itll be awhile (1 Apr) before I start the next one

NightAngel79 · March 8th, 2012, 10:07 AM

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I'm reading "The Hunger Games". about to start part 3. and since i'm borrowing them from Amazon, itll be awhile (1 Apr) before I start the next one

You likey so far? Thinking of reading that after this godspeaker series i'm on

angldvl81 · March 8th, 2012, 12:18 PM

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You likey so far? Thinking of reading that after this godspeaker series i'm on

me likey much!!! i have to force myself to put it down and go to bed at night otherwise i'd read the whole thing!

i might actually switch back to my amazon account and buy the last two so i dont have to wait (using my dads amazon prime since he doesnt have a kindle or read books like i do)

LilacBleeds · March 8th, 2012, 01:54 PM

I need to read the last book of Harry Potter, and so wanted to read the girl with the dragon tattoo... but not sure

angldvl81 · March 8th, 2012, 02:11 PM

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a good one. the whole series is good. movies are too though i havent seen the American made one yet. I have the Swedish versions.

9to5cynic · March 8th, 2012, 10:27 PM

Yeah, I finished Girl with the Dragon Tattoo a while back, very cool. It starts off slow, introducing you to all the characters, but it is very cool.

Xyro · March 9th, 2012, 03:38 AM

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Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a good one. the whole series is good. movies are too though i havent seen the American made one yet. I have the Swedish versions.

I grabbed that in the market sale a few days ago for a measly 20p.

Roze · March 9th, 2012, 10:32 AM

Done reading the Millennium Trilogy!

And I love love all 3 books. It's one of the most well written series I've read. Great and in-depth characters development. Exceptional plot that was never lacking suspense. Only thing I had a difficult time with were some of the character names and names of places around Sweden. I simply love Stieg Larson's writing style and greatly sadden when I learnt (in the 3rd book) that he passed away right after he gave the manual scripts for the Millenium Trilogy to his editor. Which means he wasn't able to appreciate the fame that his series has generated.

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Originally Posted by Gmash

I've read most of King as well, he's one of my favorites. It's not that I hate a lot of his endings, it's just that it seems like he doesn't know how to wrap things up sometimes. "It" comes to mind as one of my least favorite endings of his. I haven't gotten around to finishing The Dark Tower series yet. It's been so long since I've read the first ones I would have to start over from the beginning, and that's a big commitment. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually.

For me personally the ending to the Dark Tower was too lack luster and predictable. After waiting for years for the 7th book, I was a bit disappointed with how King ended a great series.

I am currently reading Ender's Game and I enjoy it so far. I'm not really a big sci fi fan as I can't imagine some of the space ships and what not as detailed as the books describe it. The reading level is quite lower than what I'm used to, lol.

I found this site that states what level most books are. I find it very surprising that LOTR is considered a level 6. I would have thought it was a level 9. Ender's Game is also a level 6.

NightAngel79 · March 9th, 2012, 12:02 PM

Nice to see ya in our little readers corner of the forums Roze

you should pop in more oftne

Really thinking I need to read Dragon Tattoo series.... I keep putting it off....

Series I'm reading now might take a while, it is REALLY strange.... Godspeaker series was not what I was expecting....

Roze · March 9th, 2012, 12:31 PM

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Nice to see ya in our little readers corner of the forums Roze

you should pop in more oftne

Yeah, I've picked up reading again

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Really thinking I need to read Dragon Tattoo series.... I keep putting it off....

haha, stop putting it off and go READ!!! You will definitely enjoy and love the series!

NightAngel79 · March 9th, 2012, 01:18 PM

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Yeah, I've picked up reading again

haha, stop putting it off and go READ!!! You will definitely enjoy and love the series!

Good to hear it

And I might after I finish this weird one I'm reading now. Don't even remember who author is, books are really strange.

Ahh this is her: Karen Miller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

9to5cynic · March 10th, 2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roze

Done reading the Millennium Trilogy!

And I love love all 3 books. It's one of the most well written series I've read. Great and in-depth characters development. Exceptional plot that was never lacking suspense. Only thing I had a difficult time with were some of the character names and names of places around Sweden. I simply love Stieg Larson's writing style and greatly sadden when I learnt (in the 3rd book) that he passed away right after he gave the manual scripts for the Millenium Trilogy to his editor. Which means he wasn't able to appreciate the fame that his series has generated.

I agree with all of this (but I've only read the first book thus far), but the names are tricky. And it is quite sad that he passed away before the fame.... many re-prints, movies, more movies.... Very cool writing style though.

jhtalisman · March 10th, 2012, 05:12 AM

Reading Under The Dome, by of course Stephen King. 51% in according to my Fire. Tried reading the hardcover about 2 years or so ago but had to put it down for awhile and lost interest. Good so far, another of King's epic lengthy tales though.

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Originally Posted by Gmash

I've read most of King as well, he's one of my favorites. It's not that I hate a lot of his endings, it's just that it seems like he doesn't know how to wrap things up sometimes. "It" comes to mind as one of my least favorite endings of his. I haven't gotten around to finishing The Dark Tower series yet. It's been so long since I've read the first ones I would have to start over from the beginning, and that's a big commitment. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually.

I definitely recommend it....I'm don't know where you left off, but all but the last 2-3 pages is great. But the ending blows. There is another one coming out on 4/24 that takes place between Wizard and Glass and Wolves of the Calla, but it's similar to Wizard and Glass in that it is a story told by Roland to the rest of the Ka-tet.

Gmash · March 10th, 2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jhtalisman

Reading Under The Dome, by of course Stephen King. 51% in according to my Fire. Tried reading the hardcover about 2 years or so ago but had to put it down for awhile and lost interest. Good so far, another of King's epic lengthy tales though.

Liked that one a lot except...wait for it...the ending wasn't that great lol. Wasn't terrible but seems like a cop out. But that book reminded me of classic King, how dark it was with the characters being so evil to each other. Let us know what you thought when you're finished.

On the Dark Tower books, I know for sure I read the first three, I have number four but I can't remember if I ever read it or not lol.

LilacBleeds · March 12th, 2012, 05:42 AM

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Nice to see ya in our little readers corner of the forums Roze

you should pop in more oftne

Really thinking I need to read Dragon Tattoo series.... I keep putting it off....

Series I'm reading now might take a while, it is REALLY strange.... Godspeaker series was not what I was expecting....

That is like me about that series

9to5cynic · March 12th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Just finished Darkness Tell Us last night, it was okay, not great, but now awful. Thinking it might be time for either A) the girl who played with fire or B) the godfather (again)....

Probably go with the one I haven't read a dozen times... but we'll see.

angldvl81 · March 12th, 2012, 02:01 PM

my vote is for the girl who played with fire...

i finished the first hunger games last night. starting "catching fire" now. read the first chapter last night then had to go to bed so i could get up at 4am

9to5cynic · March 12th, 2012, 08:44 PM

Yeah, that's probably the right choice.... re-reading a book over and over or reading a new one shouldn't be too much of a choice really, especially when I did quite enjoy the first.

LilacBleeds · March 12th, 2012, 09:51 PM

Just got the twilight series books at a good price and cheaper than on the kindle
Wish it was cheaper on there thou but the books will be okay