QOTW: does your reading quantity or quality vary with the seasons? Do you read more or less in certain seasons, or choose different books at different times of the year?
Post by Skyesthelimit1212 on Nov 14, 2014 11:41:59 GMT -5
I was reading The Historian, but then A Discovery of Witches came up in availability and I'm rereading it because the last time I zipped through it because it was such a book series. This time I want to read it more slowly.
I'm rereading HP and the GOF. I reread the series every year. I'm also waiting on an Amazon book package to arrive.
QOTW: I have been in graduate school until recently, and undergrad before that, so previously I read more during winter/summer when I had fewer classes. It'll be interesting to see how that changes now that I'm done. I also wonder how many more books I'll be able to read since I won't be reading as many textbooks.
Finished The Secret Place by Tana French. My first one by her, not sure that it compelled me to read more from her. Now I'm reading Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.
Post by christy082 on Nov 14, 2014 14:24:26 GMT -5
I"m reading The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey. It's #2 in the Fifth Wave series. I'm enjoying it. unfortunately I read the Fifth Wave before I realized it was going to be part of a trilogy and it's been a while since I read it, so its taken me a bit to remember what is going on.
QOTW: not really, though I guess I slow down some around the holidays since there is so much else I have to do.
I'm rereading HP and the GOF. I reread the series every year. I'm also waiting on an Amazon book package to arrive.
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I just finished that one in my re-read.
It really never gets old. I get weird looks every time I'm reading it AGAIN from co-workers, family, etc., but I could read it a thousand times and still love it.
I'm reading Twelve Years a Slave and Pet Cemetary, I'm not entirely sure how I ended up reading both at the same time. Maybe because I've been meaning to read the former for a while but then someone (MrsAxilla?) suggested I read the latter to discuss.
QOTW - I read more over Christmas break and during the summer because that's when I have more time.
I'm reading Blood Promise, which is the fourth Vampire Academy book. They're actually a bit better than I thought they would be, but they're pretty quick reads, despite the 400-500 pages. This is book 49 or 50 for the year.
QOTW - Not really, although if it's Christmas and I'm at my parents' or in-laws I tend to read a lot, since it's time off work. My MIL and my stepfather are both big readers so they don't mind! I also didn't spend a lot of time reading for fun when I was in grad school!
I just finished reading I Love You More by Jennifer Murphy. It was a fast read and I enjoyed it, especially because it was set in NC unexpectedly and that is where I am from! I am about to start Shopaholic to the Stars, no judging please.
QOTW: I probably read more in the summer, because I am a teacher and summers are free of papers to grade! But I honestly always read a lot.
I just started The Dark Tower 3: The Waste Lands. I read the first, Gunslinger, as a pre-teen and found it really weird and confusing, but I decided to tackle it again this year as an adult and I'm finding the series enjoyable. Especially because King's greatest work is in his prose and setting up the story. Ask me again when I hit The Wind Through the Keyhole.
My reading quantity/quality definitely ebbs and flows, but it's generally not based on a given season or time of year, just how busy I happen to be and how much time I dedicate to reading. I also tend to read a lot more books in a row if I'm finding something particularly engrossing. If I pick a dud it tends to throw off my rhythm. I'm looking at you The Mystery of Lewis Carroll that I've been reading for nearly a year -- interesting but hasn't sucked me in.
I just started The Dark Tower 3: The Waste Lands. I read the first, Gunslinger, as a pre-teen and found it really weird and confusing, but I decided to tackle it again this year as an adult and I'm finding the series enjoyable. Especially because King's greatest work is in his prose and setting up the story. Ask me again when I hit The Wind Through the Keyhole.
I thought the first 3 Dark Tower books were a bit slow but I kept going since I've seen so many rec's for the series. I loved book 4 (actually the best in the series IMO). I also think the series has the best ending of any SK book I've read, which granted may not be the highest bar ever. (I'm looking at you, Under the Dome). Anyway, feel free to post if you want to discuss.
I'm reading Twelve Years a Slave and Pet Cemetary, I'm not entirely sure how I ended up reading both at the same time. Maybe because I've been meaning to read the former for a while but then someone (MrsAxilla?) suggested I read the latter to discuss.
QOTW - I read more over Christmas break and during the summer because that's when I have more time.
I just started The Dark Tower 3: The Waste Lands. I read the first, Gunslinger, as a pre-teen and found it really weird and confusing, but I decided to tackle it again this year as an adult and I'm finding the series enjoyable. Especially because King's greatest work is in his prose and setting up the story. Ask me again when I hit The Wind Through the Keyhole.
The Gunslinger IS weird and confusing! I agree with aurora that four is the best. As for Wind Through the Keyhole....I'm not sure I'd read that last, TBH. It's a side story - Roland tells it to the others while they're holed up during a storm. It has no significance to the series and I know I would have been very disappointed if I read it on the heels of seven. That's not to say Keyhole isn't good, because it is. It's just that seven definitely leaves you wanting more, and Keyhole does not scratch that itch.
I'm finishing up Drums of Autumn. Not sure what to read next. Maybe I'll dive into Anne Rice's vampire series so I can read Prince Lestat. Has anyone read that yet? secretlyevil?
I'm finishing up Drums of Autumn. Not sure what to read next. Maybe I'll dive into Anne Rice's vampire series so I can read Prince Lestat. Has anyone read that yet? secretlyevil?
I'm finishing up Drums of Autumn. Not sure what to read next. Maybe I'll dive into Anne Rice's vampire series so I can read Prince Lestat. Has anyone read that yet? secretlyevil?
I'm 50% through, love it!
Oh good! I'm glad to hear its good. Did you reread anything first? I'm sure I don't need to, but it's been years since I read any of that series so I thought it might be fun. Amazon has 1-3 on kindle for like $10.
Oh good! I'm glad to hear its good. Did you reread anything first? I'm sure I don't need to, but it's been years since I read any of that series so I thought it might be fun. Amazon has 1-3 on kindle for like $10.
a re-read wouldn't be a bad idea. I wish I had but you don't really have to.
Oh good! I'm glad to hear its good. Did you reread anything first? I'm sure I don't need to, but it's been years since I read any of that series so I thought it might be fun. Amazon has 1-3 on kindle for like $10.
a re-read wouldn't be a bad idea. I wish I had but you don't really have to.
I'm thinking of skipping the first one. Louis is just so whiney!
I'm reading Twelve Years a Slave and Pet Cemetary, I'm not entirely sure how I ended up reading both at the same time. Maybe because I've been meaning to read the former for a while but then someone (MrsAxilla?) suggested I read the latter to discuss.
QOTW - I read more over Christmas break and during the summer because that's when I have more time.
Yes that was me! How far are you?
Only about 50 pages so haven't gotten into anything really scary yet.
I just started The Dark Tower 3: The Waste Lands. I read the first, Gunslinger, as a pre-teen and found it really weird and confusing, but I decided to tackle it again this year as an adult and I'm finding the series enjoyable. Especially because King's greatest work is in his prose and setting up the story. Ask me again when I hit The Wind Through the Keyhole.
I thought the first 3 Dark Tower books were a bit slow but I kept going since I've seen so many rec's for the series. I loved book 4 (actually the best in the series IMO). I also think the series has the best ending of any SK book I've read, which granted may not be the highest bar ever. (I'm looking at you, Under the Dome). Anyway, feel free to post if you want to discuss.
I'm only about 15% of the way through Waste Lands, and I've been going in spurts, so it will be a while before I get to the end of the series.
Under the Dome was so freaking creepy right up until the end. I knew going into it that the ending wasn't going to be satisfying though; I'm rarely satisfied with the his endings. The end of 11/22/63 fell a little flat, but it wasn't bad, same with Dr. Sleep. I basically just enjoy the ride and roll my eyes at the endings, because I know better than to expect an awesome ending. I think that's why I like the movie The Shawshank Redemption so much, because the screenwriter gave it the ending it should have had.
I just started The Dark Tower 3: The Waste Lands. I read the first, Gunslinger, as a pre-teen and found it really weird and confusing, but I decided to tackle it again this year as an adult and I'm finding the series enjoyable. Especially because King's greatest work is in his prose and setting up the story. Ask me again when I hit The Wind Through the Keyhole.
The Gunslinger IS weird and confusing! I agree with aurora that four is the best. As for Wind Through the Keyhole....I'm not sure I'd read that last, TBH. It's a side story - Roland tells it to the others while they're holed up during a storm. It has no significance to the series and I know I would have been very disappointed if I read it on the heels of seven. That's not to say Keyhole isn't good, because it is. It's just that seven definitely leaves you wanting more, and Keyhole does not scratch that itch.
Is there another point during the series that I should read Keyhole?
When I started reading the Gunslinger there was a big bit at the beginning that indicated it had been revised to be less confusing, that he'd added a bit, and toned down the use of the High Speech. I only have vague memories of reading it when I little, but basically nothing seemed familiar about the story when I was reading it this time.
The Gunslinger IS weird and confusing! I agree with aurora that four is the best. As for Wind Through the Keyhole....I'm not sure I'd read that last, TBH. It's a side story - Roland tells it to the others while they're holed up during a storm. It has no significance to the series and I know I would have been very disappointed if I read it on the heels of seven. That's not to say Keyhole isn't good, because it is. It's just that seven definitely leaves you wanting more, and Keyhole does not scratch that itch.
Is there another point during the series that I should read Keyhole?
When I started reading the Gunslinger there was a big bit at the beginning that indicated it had been revised to be less confusing, that he'd added a bit, and toned down the use of the High Speech. I only have vague memories of reading it when I little, but basically nothing seemed familiar about the story when I was reading it this time.
Chronologically it's between four and five. That's probably a good time to read it because five is kind of a turning point for the ka tet. But as I said, it has nothing to do with the main story and you could skip it altogether and not miss anything.
Post by dorothyinAus on Nov 16, 2014 0:16:21 GMT -5
I'm still reading The State Counsellor by Boris Akunin. It's been a bad reading week for me. I've wanted to read the book, but every time I sat down to read, something would draw my attention away from the book -- silly online games with my mother mostly, and then sleep. I feel bad I "wasted" those precious reading hours, but I'm not sorry I played the games and chatted with my Mom.
QOTW: My reading waxes and wanes, but not in any rhythm with the seasons, definitely more with what I'm reading at the time. Some books are just sloggy either because they are complicated, or because I find them not as engaging as I would like. I set my annual goal at 4 books a month, so as long as I've averaged that goal at the end of the year, I'm happy.
Sine I've kept track of my reading, my annual totals are: 2000: 47 2001: 32 2002: 40 2003: 35 2004: 36 2005: 34 2006: 29 2007: 44 2008: 37 2009: 24 2010: 35 2011: 50 2012: 41 2013: 65
I'm a broken record this month because of the size of the books I'm reading and listening to- working on finishing Needful Things by Stephen King and listening to NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. Both are good.
QOTW: I try to read a scary book around Halloween (see what I'm reading above... they're overlapping into the Thanksgiving season!) But other than that I tend to read the same regardless of the season.
I am half way through Debbie Macomber's, Angels at the Table, as my book club's Christmas pick. It is quick, easy, and I am happy with it.
QOTW: There are busy times at work (May & August) that I try to read easier books or accept that I will read less than usual. Other than that it is usual ebb and flow of being busy, having a book I can't put down (or want to) that determines how much I read.