Have we done a "what are you reading?" thread lately?

[textbookcase]

I just finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. So good!

[sapphireblue]

I am reading "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt. I am not that far in but I think I am going to stick with it. Everyone I know who has read it loved it.

I just finished Philippa Gregory's most recent book and enjoyed it. Oh, and I just read and loved "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd!

[shostakovich]

I loved that book! I thought Skloot did an excellent job of balancing the science with Lacks' family history and individual story.

I just finished At Night We Walk in Circles, which I liked pretty well. It was somewhat slow, but written very well and left a little hanging at the end.

Now I'm reading A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, which is beautifully written. Also, I wanted to cry on the first page, so I think I'm in for it with this one.

[shostakovich]

Oh, also: Has anyone read Mind on Fire: My Month of Madness? Opinions?

[W.T.Faulkner]

I really enjoyed that book.

I've been into nonfiction recently. I read Homicide, by the guy who inspired The Wire or something.

[LeggsBenedict]

Dec 20, 2014 20:00:05 GMT -5 W.T.Faulkner said:

I really enjoyed that book.

I've been into nonfiction recently. I read Homicide, by the guy who inspired The Wire or something.

is it any good?

I started extremely loud and incredibly close this afternoon. I like it so far.

[joenali]

I'm STILL reading Gone Girl. I read before I go to sleep and lately I read about two pages and fall asleep.

[tacokick]

Dec 20, 2014 19:59:39 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

Oh, also: Has anyone read Mind on Fire: My Month of Madness? Opinions?

I did! It was pretty good. Worth a read.

I'm reading the new Rei Shimura mystery.

[shostakovich]

Dec 20, 2014 20:00:05 GMT -5 W.T.Faulkner said:

I really enjoyed that book.

I've been into nonfiction recently. I read Homicide, by the guy who inspired The Wire or something.

That's what he based his earlier show, Homicide: Life on the Streets on, right?  I'm interested to hear what you think of this book, because I loved the Homicide show, and The Wire.

[spedrunner]

I just finished 
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

I am currently reading Sharp Objects

[milosh]

I'm reading Yes Please by Amy Pohler. It's pretty funny!

[spedrunner]

I loved Gone Girl!
So good, then i saw the movie as well

I reallyenjoyed the Goldfinch too. At times it felt LONG and drawn out, but overall the story and the great parts outdid the drawn out parts

[Amy]

I'm reading Red Rising thanks to the thread about it being on sale the other day

[noodleskooze]

I'm reading Voyager, and I'm listening to The Book Thief on Audible.

[textbookcase]

Dec 20, 2014 19:59:39 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

Oh, also: Has anyone read Mind on Fire: My Month of Madness? Opinions?

It's on my list! Haven't read it yet but it looks interesting.

[iamali]

I just finished the 2nd GoT book (Clash of Kings) and I started Honeymoon Hotel, a new book from my favorite chic lit author.

Once I finish this I'll probably do GoT book 3.

[textbookcase]

Dec 20, 2014 19:58:20 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

I loved that book! I thought Skloot did an excellent job of balancing the science with Lacks' family history and individual story.

I just finished At Night We Walk in Circles, which I liked pretty well. It was somewhat slow, but written very well and left a little hanging at the end.

Now I'm reading A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, which is beautifully written. Also, I wanted to cry on the first page, so I think I'm in for it with this one.

Both of those books look good, thanks!

[thejen626]

Dec 20, 2014 19:59:39 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

Oh, also: Has anyone read Mind on Fire: My Month of Madness? Opinions?

I started it but her writing style annoyed me.

I'm reading I Am Pilgrim and really like it so far!

[W.T.Faulkner]

shostakovich LeggsBenedict

It was ok, but not great. I rarely say this about books, but I can see how this would be a better TV show than a book.

There is one really compelling story in it about a rape/murder of a little girl and how it affects the detectives on the case. 

If you're looking for True Crime books, I'd suggest In Cold Blood or Devil In The White City over this one.

[textbookcase]

Dec 20, 2014 20:20:40 GMT -5 W.T.Faulkner said:

shostakovich LeggsBenedict

It was ok, but not great. I rarely say this about books, but I can see how this would be a better TV show than a book.

There is one really compelling story in it about a rape/murder of a little girl and how it affects the detectives on the case. 

If you're looking for True Crime books, I'd suggest In Cold Blood or Devil In The White City over this one.

Both of these are SO good.

[nsl]

Dec 20, 2014 20:04:09 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

Dec 20, 2014 20:00:05 GMT -5 W.T.Faulkner said:

I really enjoyed that book.

I've been into nonfiction recently. I read Homicide, by the guy who inspired The Wire or something.

That's what he based his earlier show, Homicide: Life on the Streets on, right?  I'm interested to hear what you think of this book, because I loved the Homicide show, and The Wire.

I really liked Homicide, but I agree that the first few seasons of the show were more compelling than the book.

[shostakovich]

Dec 20, 2014 20:21:17 GMT -5 toledo said:

The Paying Guests

and

A Deadly Wandering (nonfiction)

Would you report back on this one?  

[ElizabethBennet]

I'm gonna start Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison tonight.

[frontbutt]

Queen of the Tearling - set in the future, but 'medieval' times...sort of GoT style magic queens. I don't want to say anything else because I don't want to spoil the book, but it was amazing.

[ETA] If you want some spoilers or more about the book, here's an article. I think Emma Watson optioned the movie rights. io9.com/queen-of-the-tearling-is-pure-tasty-fantasy-candy-1614829501

[studytime45]

I've just started The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan.

[miniroller]

We Are Not Ourselves: A Novel
By Matthew Thomas
I'm about 2/3? of the way through. I think it was recc'd on here, so if anyone has read, I'd love to know! I'm really enjoying it, but it's a bit depressing. (Family's struggle w/ father's early Alzheimer's diagnosis at 53.) Nonetheless, an interesting read!

[Jalapeñomel]

The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time

[pinkpinot]

I'm reading Station Eleven

[BaliHai]

I just finished The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore (which I read every year around Christmas). I think I'm going to read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman next.

[whitemerlot]

I'm reading Heads in Beds. I think Laz recommended it. It's good!