A list of what you're reading or have recently read

cindy253

I thought that it would be nice to list what we're currently reading or have read recently. You can do a brief description and ''review' of the book(s) if you want to, or you can simply list the title and author -- whatever makes you happy. Very Happy

I'll start off by listing a few books, off the top of my forgetful head. Wink

Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker (a Spenser novel)
Strangers in Paradise by Robert B. Parker (a Jesse Stone novel)
White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
Promises in Death by J. D. Robb
In Shade and Shadow by Barb & J. C. Hendee
Princeps' Fury by Jim Butcher

sister cuervo · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:50 am Post subject:

In Shade and Shadow by Barb & J. C. Hendee sounds interesting, cindy. I'll put it on my list. My bedside table is running over with books, as I tend to grab whole sets of things. My most recent obsession is the Judge Dee novels by Robert Van Gulik, written in the 40's. I've just finished the last volume and trying to decide what next to read. They are loosely based on the adventures of Judge Dee a magistrate and statesman of the Tang court, who lived roughly 630–700. Usually some ghostly/demony things going on and generally three mysteries to be solved. Fun!
In the stack, I'm also finished reading several Inspector Morse mysteries by Colin Dexter and just starting the Inspector Barnaby mysteries by Caroline Graham.
One I picked up at the airport is a facinating book based on a real murder, Thunderstruck by Eric Larson (Devil in the White City) about Marconi's wireless and Crippen the poisoner.
My other airport purchase was a vampire short story collection called Many Bloody Returns with stories by Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kelley Armstrong & PN Elrod.
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VioletSpike · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:48 am Post subject:

I am re-reading an old favorite of mine. It's called Something Wicked This Way Comes. by Ray Bradbury.

It's about two boys in a small Illinois town who encounter a strange late season carnival.

When I was a kid, this honestly scared the crap out of me. My Dad read it to my brother and I one October as a bed time story. I guess I was 10 or so, and my brother 8. My brother had a learning disablity and had trouble reading. So we sat on the couch all snuggled up on either side of my Father as he read this book to us.
I remember the part where the carnival first comes to town on a train. Just as he got to that part, a train passed behind our house. (My parents live very near the rail road, like a football field away.) The whistle blew. It was so creepy.

Anyhow, Disney made a movie of this book. And a pretty good movie too. With Jason Robards and Jonathan Pryce.
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zubiemom · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject:

Currently reading: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

Next up: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher

elenath · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:40 pm Post subject:

I've just started The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop. It's the third book in a trilogy and they are very good.

Quite a lot of the Darkover novels by Marion Zimmer Bradley turned up in one of my local charity shops so I'll be reading those next.

I've been reading some of the various book forums online and since then my to-be-read pile has grown out of control!

fenderlove · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

About a month ago, I read Mistress of the Vatican – The True Story of Olimpia Maidalchini by my favourite non-fiction author Eleanor Herman.

Right now, I'm reading How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. Next up, I'll be "reading" (nay, listening) Turn Coat by Jim Butcher (as read by James Marsters). Very Happy

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sister cuervo · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

Just finished up reading the slashy-est novel I've ever read written in the 1800's: Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman. It's written by EW Hornung, who was the brother-in-law of Arthur Conan Doyle. Raffles is a gentleman cricket player and jewel thief and his tales are told by his schoolmate and accomplice in larceny, Harry "Bunny" Manders.
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sister cuervo · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:30 pm Post subject:

Re-reading the Aubrey-Maturain series by Patrick O'Brian, yet another slash-tastic pairing. Two lonely guys, sailing around...feelings develop in the workplace. I'm working through Post-Captain now, when poor Jack Aubrey gets dumped by yet another girl, looses all his money and must be consoled by his dear friend Dr. Maturain. The Napoleonic Wars, my fav.
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spikereader · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

I'm reading the first book in a series by an author new to me - read a short story from her in the Mean Streets anthology and decided I wanted to know more. The book is 'Greywalker' by Kat Richardson, and I'm enjoying it so far (which is good, as I've got books 2 and 3 already). She's got an interesting and different take on the supernatural to anything I've read before.

And I'm listening to 'Proven Guilty' in the car during my journeys to and from work. It's taking ages as I only have a 15 minute journey, but oh so enjoyable. I find I concentrate more when listening to it in the car - when I'm listening at home I'm doing other things as well and miss great chunks of the story.

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spikereader · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:03 pm Post subject:

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Finished White Night yesterday and now I have started listening to Small Favor (again). I want to refresh my memory before I move on to the next book. Also I'm sure that some things will be clearer to me now that I've listened to the two preceding books -- though there's still a gap of course. (Still annoyed that they didn't record the books in chronological order. Why???)

As for actual reading, I've started a book about the historical accuracy of the "Asterix" comic books.

cindy253 · Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:21 am Post subject:

I've been so remiss about posting and keeping up with the book thread. Embarassed

I do enjoy seeing what everyone is reading; such variety. Smile

I haven't been keeping a list and am not at home, but I know that since I last posted, I've read 2 Sara Douglass series: The Wayfarer Series (6 books) and The Troy Games (4 books). Also, Elizabeth Moon's trilogy about a heroine named Paksenarrion: Sheep-farmer's Daughter[/i], Divided Allegiance, and Oath of Gold , and the first 3 books in her Serrano Legacy series -- Hunting Party, Sporting Chance and Winning Colors.

I know that there are many more single books that I've read recently, but I'll have to look at my stack at home. One was the next to the last in E. E. Knight's Vampire Earth series with hero David Valentine.

spikereader · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

I'm currently reading the fifth of Mike Carey's Felix Castor novels 'The Naming of the Beasts'. I'd held off reading books three (Dead Men's Boots) and four (Thicker Than Water) until this one was published, so I could read them all one after the other. The books are mostly set in London, Felix is an exorcist and the world is full of ghosts, demons, zombies and loup garou to keep him busy and in and out of trouble.

I'm keeping a list of all the books I've read this year in a LJ post which I'll make public at the end of the year - and my Shelfari account has been very helpful to me in remembering and keeping track.

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I must confess that I've just started reading the first Twilight book Embarassed

But only because it was a birthday gift from one of my best friends!

cindy253 · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:56 am Post subject:

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Myth · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:19 pm Post subject:

I just finished BONE CROSSED and I enjoyed it.

I've pre-ordered the next Rachel Morgan book. I can't believe that there are 8 books in this series Shocked

I think I was dissatisfied w/ the 6th book but pushed myself to read the 7th and was pleased so now I am excited for the next book. I may be way off but I am a Rachel/Trent shipper, so here's hoping!!

I will order the next Darkside book as well as the next Mercy Thompson and Dresden Files. I like it when a series can maintain my interest. I've set so many aside (like Sookie). All my favorites are coming out in the next few months!!!

Next book I plan to read is PRIDE PREJUDICE AND VAMPIRES. Very Happy

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cindy253 · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:24 am Post subject:

Myth · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:08 am Post subject:

Guess my mind was on vampires again.... Rolling Eyes

It's Zombies, so here it is.....

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Deluxe Edition (Quirk Classics) (Hardcover)
~ Seth Grahame-Smith
Seth Grahame-Smith (Author)
› Visit Amazon's Seth Grahame-Smith Page
Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

I love ordering from Amazon....easy, fast and free shipping Very Happy

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