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afixer 03-02-2011 12:01 PM

I finished Brittle Shadows but have failed to progress much with the other two books. :(
it's spring'ish here so... :)


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girl_dee 03-02-2011 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sassy_girl (Post 290650)
The Kite Runner...

So far it's GOOD!

Just finished this.. WOW ... Highly recommend!

Medusa 03-04-2011 10:21 PM

So last night I was restless and thought I'd buy myself a trashy book for my Kindle and pass out softly after reading a few chapters.
Now, let me preface this by saying that some folks think "trashy" equals "romance". I don't read romance. As a matter of fact, I have never read a romance book. Nope, for me, "trashy" is a work of fiction that I can dive into decadently (or sometimes not if it sucks) and forget the world.

I had read "The Passage" last month on June and Irishgrrl's recommendation (read it if you havent!) and thought it was pretty delicious so I wanted to find something similar. Went to Amazon and saw this on the "people who bought this also bought":

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Reapers-Are-Angels-Novel-ebook/dp/B003P8Q5JO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1299298388&sr=8-4"]Amazon.com: The Reapers Are the Angels: A Novel eBook: Alden Bell: Kindle Store[/ame]

I must confess, I started reading at 9 last night and finished it this afternoon. It's a short book, about 300 pages but is a beautifully written post-apocalypse zombie fiction that reads much more like good literature than zombie trash.
If you liked "The Road", "The Passage" or most Southern Gothics, I highly recommend this one. The imagery is stark and often hard to read (triggery) but is well worth it if you have a few hours to spare.

I give it 4/5 stars only because I wished it was longer :)
And don't get me wrong, this isn't "War and Peace" or "Anna Karenina", but it's good fiction. I think you'll appreciate it.

Selenay 03-07-2011 01:45 AM

In the past 30 days I've read
  • The Alchemyst
  • The Sorceress
  • The Necromancer
  • The Magician
  • The Death of Joan of Arc
  • I Am Number Four
  • The Hunger Games
  • Catching Fire
  • Mockingjay
  • The Last Olympian
  • The Battle of the Labrynth
  • The Titan's Curse
  • The Sea of Monsters
  • The Lightning Thief
  • The Red Pyramid
  • The Lost Hero
  • Eat, Pray, Love
  • White Noise
  • The Help

Next up? Hmm...

Semantics 03-07-2011 05:56 AM

Last night I started A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates.

Liam 03-07-2011 08:09 PM

If you enjoy mysteries, you might want to check out Jon Loomis' series, which is set in Provincetown. I just finished High Season, and have started on Mating Season. Detective Coffin is trying to quit smoking and his lesbian partner, Lola Winters is a Butch who saved his life, in High Season. Most of the characters are quirky, and Provincetown is portrayed as a diverse, funky, and interesting place. Loomis scored extra points with me, because of his awareness of transgender issues. I'm looking forward to reading all of his books.

AtLast 03-07-2011 08:19 PM

Social Animal. David Brooks. Yes, he is a Republican.... but I am open minded- also interested in his analysis of social connectedness and trust.

EnderD_503 03-07-2011 08:31 PM

First Person Queer: Who We Are (So Far) ed. Richard Labonté and Lawrence Schimel

chefhottie25 03-08-2011 12:38 AM

this months issue of food and wine magazine. i am feeling inspired to create.

Luv 03-08-2011 01:02 AM

Medical Terminology,A Systems Approach by Gylys and Wedding

rainintothesea 03-09-2011 01:29 AM

A Natural History of the Senses, by Diane Ackerman, which I started ages ago and let fall by the wayside until I picked it up again today.

dixie 03-09-2011 07:20 AM

Unfinished: A GLBT Domestic Violence Workbook by D.J. Burr-Welborn
Just got this from Amazon. I think it'll be a good tool for work. :)

Sweet_Amor_Taino 03-09-2011 07:47 AM

I stared to read more again
 
I just bought The girl with the dragon tattoo. I will start to read it next week.

girl_dee 03-09-2011 09:00 PM

Angela's Ashes... Frank McCourt

Finally able to READ again... So happy I can see again! :nerd:

wolfbittenpoet 03-09-2011 09:20 PM

Silver Zombie Carole Nelson Douglas
I want a cim sym now.

Pixie 03-11-2011 07:43 AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray- Oscar Wilde :drool:

Semantics 03-13-2011 07:12 PM

Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue.

Riveting.

AtLast 03-13-2011 07:15 PM

Unprotected Texts: The Bible's Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire - Jennifer Wright Knust

Sparkle 03-13-2011 07:22 PM

I just finished 'Room' by Emma Donoghue

and I'm just starting 'The Imperfectionists' by Tom Rachman

Melissa 03-14-2011 12:02 PM

Almost done with Rainbow's End by Martha Grimes. A very slow mystery that I picked up once before, put down, then finally went back to and finished. Last month I finished a book called Into the Blue by Robert Goddard that I could not put down. I zoomed through it. I love books like that and hate it when I get to the end.

Melissa

Melissa 03-14-2011 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Luv (Post 288026)
Im reading my notes and flash cards prepping for my psychology final..fun fun fun :readfineprint:


Well I'll add my Modeling with Technology textbook to the list then for my educational technology class.

Medusa 03-14-2011 01:30 PM

Hey Folks - Just merged this thread with Lady Wu's "Whatcha Reading" since they were the same - Hope it makes it easier to find!

Fancy 03-14-2011 01:37 PM

Heartsongs - Mattie J. T. Stepanek

Medusa 03-14-2011 01:41 PM

Also, don't forget that if you purchase books (or anything else) from Amazon that you can purchase them through our bookstore here at The Planet and we get a few nickles from the sale of each item. Great way to help us out. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund!

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/inde...geid=Bookstore


I just started "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon and so far it's wonderful! I had to get it on the Kindle because it's something like 900 pages but I kinda love being immersed in a good book for a week or two. I am a fast reader and was reading a book every day or two if they arent over 300 pages so this one feels truly decadent.

It's a modern post-apocalyptic but the reviews say it is reminiscent of Steven King's "The Stand".

Nina 03-14-2011 01:45 PM

I read a book, about which I was really excited, only to be w-a-y disappointed and even disturbed by it. It is "Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword" by Barry Deutsch.

It was, is, about an orthodox girl who wants to have a sword, have adventures etc. I found it to be filled with painful stereotypes and, (dare I say?) anti-Semitism. I realize that is a subjective comment, and is true for me, is my true experience reading the book, is my authentic experience reading the book. I hope I have covered whatever I need to cover by my statement. It is my own, very special person, response to the book.

Has anyone read it? If so any thoughts?

I look forward to a new book by Daniel Silva. Don't know when it's on it's way, but I have faith!

So, I guess my 'what am I reading' is more of a 'what I just read' :)

wolfbittenpoet 03-14-2011 04:54 PM

Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse Five

So it goes

I find this book strangely like my grandfather and his war buddies talking about the burning of the forest after the bombing of Dresden. I fear I am half in love with this book.

Camo Eagle 03-15-2011 02:27 AM

Ive been trying to spend less time online, and more time reading.

Last 30 days:

Awakened Bk 8 of House of Night Series
Code Red
The Swarm
The Way to Happiness
Multiple Blessings
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest
Wild Indigo
Wild Inferno
Wild Sorrow
Wild Penance
X Files - Antibodies
Plum Lucky
Season of the Snake

EnderD_503 03-15-2011 02:59 PM

Half way through Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom.

Medusa 03-15-2011 03:05 PM

I could NOT get into "Girl who kicked the hornet's nest" - Is it just me? Does it pick up after the second chapter?

I might pick it up again but the writing feels tedious to me!!

daisygrrl 03-15-2011 03:40 PM

After much debate (with myself), I ended up purchasing a Kindle because I was going on a long trip (and couldn't justify paying for a heavier luggage bag, which was already crammed). So far, so good...after I've played with it some more, I'll post in the Kindle thread :)

I'm about half-way through reading Wench by Perkins-Valdez and am really enjoy it it--thanks, Christie, for the recommendation!
:rrose:

Massive 03-15-2011 04:23 PM

Just finished A Casebook of Murder by Colin Wilson and just started reading another of his titled A Criminal History of Mankind and am working on getting more of his work.
No, I'm not morbid or planning on killing people, I just find the psychology of criminals and the various study of criminology fascinating, and I've always foudn Colin Wilson doesn't bullshit his research.

wolfbittenpoet 03-15-2011 05:41 PM

I am reading through the banned book list. I spent a satisfying 15 minutes looking at And Tango Makes Three. Now I believe Farenheit 451 again because first they burn books then they burn people.

Luv 03-15-2011 06:32 PM

I am reading my Physiology homework :seeingstars:

SF_Boi 03-16-2011 09:47 PM

"In 1789 the crew of the Bounty muntinied......"
 
I'm reading (book) "The Serpent in Paradise" by Dea Birkett.

Luv 03-16-2011 09:51 PM

I am reading my homework on the Lungs and the Kidneys..interesting stuff !

Camo Eagle 03-17-2011 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa (Post 301858)
I could NOT get into "Girl who kicked the hornet's nest" - Is it just me? Does it pick up after the second chapter?

I might pick it up again but the writing feels tedious to me!!

I thought it was the best of the three, but only because I knew the whole story.
I dont like the writing style of the author, it was tedious.
I had to try 2 diff times to read the 1st book. OMG it was horrible. But I loved the story, and I could ID with Salander, so just had to know how it all ended.

Have you seen the movies? They are out in a US version and Swedish version.

DO watch the Swedish version. You can turn on the English dub which isnt bad. The main character was cast perfectly. She is interviewed in the extras section of the 1st DVD I believe.

Most books are better than the movie, but in this case its def the reverse. It leaves out all that tedious back chatter.

wolfbittenpoet 03-17-2011 08:35 AM

I think with most of Steig Larsson's books the issue is the language barrier. Overall they are awesome books though but I have to agree the movies flow better.

Soon 03-17-2011 12:57 PM

Her Fearful Symmetry--Audrey Niffenegger

Death and the Maiden--Ariel Dorfman

Camo Eagle 03-17-2011 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfbittenpoet (Post 302899)
I think with most of Steig Larsson's books the issue is the language barrier. Overall they are awesome books though but I have to agree the movies flow better.

I liked how the movies stuck to the book story exactly. Im often disappointed w/ US movies based on a book. Some bear lil resemblance to the original story.

wolfbittenpoet 03-17-2011 03:41 PM

Kipling- The Collected Works

More Vonnegut

Rereading "Street Haunting- A London Adventure" by Virginia Woolf
For want of a good quality lead pencil


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