Friday, 2/12 reading?

[aurora]

What are you reading today, and where is dorothyinAus?

ETA - what do you think about this week's announcement that scientists have finally observed gravity waves,100 years after Einstein predicted them?

[MrsAxilla]

Where is the QOTD?? I didn't start the thread because I couldn't think of a good one - lol.

I'm reading Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miscavige Hill. It truly is beyond belief. I understand how a child growing up in this environment sees this all as normal, but I do.not.get how a grown-ass adult gets sucked in. When I'm done, I'm going to look for the Church's response. I'd love to see how they spin this.

[Wallflower]

Trying to get started with "A People's History of the United States" (Howard Zinn) but having a difficult time with it. It's a book I'm reading as part of my challenge to read more outside my usual niche, but I'm not feeling it.

I might put it down and read "The Silver Witch" (Paula Brackston).

[abs]

Feb 12, 2016 10:58:00 GMT -5 MrsAxilla said:

Where is the QOTD?? I didn't start the thread because I couldn't think of a good one - lol.

I'm reading Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miscavige Hill. It truly is beyond belief. I understand how a child growing up in this environment sees this all as normal, but I do.not.get how a grown-ass adult gets sucked in. When I'm done, I'm going to look for the Church's response. I'd love to see how they spin this.

I'm going to have to read this. I find Scientology absolutely fascinating. Horrifying, but fascinating. I read Leah Remini's book in about a day and need to read more.

Right now I'm reading Phillipa Gregory's latest Tudor book. It's been slow going for me but this has been an awful week, too, so it might just be me.

[aurora]

Feb 12, 2016 10:58:00 GMT -5 MrsAxilla said:

Where is the QOTD?? I didn't start the thread because I couldn't think of a good one - lol.
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I was sitting there with this thread started trying to com up with one and then realized I was going to be late for my meeting. Which is also why I didn't list my own reading. Oops.

[aurora]

I am listening to The Pearl that Broke its Shell by Nadia Hashimi. It's about the Afghan practice of raising young girls as boys so they have opportunities. Really well written.

I am still reading Throne of Glass. Too much work this week to read much.

QOTW: really fascinating. And I can't imagine being one of over 1000 authors on a single paper! But I get why they want to acknowledge everyone for such a monumental finding.

[dorothyinAus]

Feb 12, 2016 10:34:37 GMT -5 aurora said:

What are you reading today, and where is dorothyinAus ?

ETA - what do you think about this week's announcement that scientists have finally observed gravity waves,100 years after Einstein predicted them?

Sorry.  I have no real excuse for being away -- well, maybe I do.  (1) It's Lent and I try to limit my online time during Lent.  and (2) But also, my MIL was rushed to the hospital with an uncontrollable nosebleed and ended up being admitted, then transferred to a hospital 1½ hours away to see a specialist, who as it turns out doesn't even have privileges at that hospital.  She at the second hospital now, but may be moved to a third.  And DH is busy at work with a huge re-certification project so he could not really leave.  I've spent most of the last 36 hours in cars or waiting rooms -- just being there/gopher for MIL/FIL.  On the good note, I tore through my book -- went from chapter 2 to Chapter 19 in an afternoon.

I'm reading Widow's Tears by Susan Wittig Albert, but all I have left is the epilogue chapter.  I had a couple of other just-in-case books in my bag but I think since I'm home now I can switch them out for what I really want to read -- Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.

QOTW:  Haven't had time to read anything more than the scrolling headline on the news channel in the waiting rooms, but I think it's definitely interesting.  I'll have a better opinion when I learn more about it.

[charlatti]

I just started Ways to Disappear by Idra Novey. I'm not far yet but I think I like it.

dorothyinAus, I hope your MIL is doing ok and your weekend gets much calmer!

QOTW: I totally missed this. I'm going to go read about it now.

[aurora]

Feb 12, 2016 16:31:57 GMT -5 dorothyinAus said:

Feb 12, 2016 10:34:37 GMT -5 aurora said:

What are you reading today, and where is dorothyinAus ?

ETA - what do you think about this week's announcement that scientists have finally observed gravity waves,100 years after Einstein predicted them?

Sorry.  I have no real excuse for being away -- well, maybe I do.  (1) It's Lent and I try to limit my online time during Lent.  and (2) But also, my MIL was rushed to the hospital with an uncontrollable nosebleed and ended up being admitted, then transferred to a hospital 1½ hours away to see a specialist, who as it turns out doesn't even have privileges at that hospital.  She at the second hospital now, but may be moved to a third.  And DH is busy at work with a huge re-certification project so he could not really leave.  I've spent most of the last 36 hours in cars or waiting rooms -- just being there/gopher for MIL/FIL.  On the good note, I tore through my book -- went from chapter 2 to Chapter 19 in an afternoon.

I'm reading Widow's Tears by Susan Wittig Albert, but all I have left is the epilogue chapter.  I had a couple of other just-in-case books in my bag but I think since I'm home now I can switch them out for what I really want to read -- Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.

QOTW:  Haven't had time to read anything more than the scrolling headline on the news channel in the waiting rooms, but I think it's definitely interesting.  I'll have a better opinion when I learn more about it.

Oh, gosh - I hope your MIL is OK! (and also that my query about your location didn't come across as offensive; obviously none of us have an obligation here. It's just that I noticed you were gone since you've been doing such a good job.)

[BlackCanary]

Just started Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. 

[mrspez07]

Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan, I'm liking it so far, it's a memoir about her preconceptions of and her relationship with her mom.

[frog]

Feb 12, 2016 21:38:08 GMT -5 BlackCanary said:

Just started Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. 

I quite liked this series. I was surprised by how much.

I'm reading Sea of Poppies for one of my book clubs. Eh. I'm having a lot of trouble getting into it (200+ pages in, so not a good sign). I'm supposed to have it done Tuesday, but I'm not sure I'll make it.

I'm listening to The Girl With All the Gifts. I'm liking it way more than expected. It's pretty entertaining, plus the reader has a lovely British accent which just makes it even better.

[marigoldgirl]

I read Bird Box this week. It was very creepy but a quick read. I am currently reading The Art Forger. I like it.

[AJL]

I started reading some terrible books by Kristen Ashley. They're supposed to be steamy romance but honestly her writing style really stinks. She leaves out important words in the dialog that help to establish mood and tone between her characters and she's all over the place with verb tense. Normally, I wouldn't get so picky but damn, this really screws up the story! I checked out a collection of one of her series but seeing as I can't seem to get through the first book with out being frustrated, I'm probably going to bail on it all together. I'm not sure what I'll read next. I've lately become a "synopsis junkie"* with Good Reads but can't actually pick a book to read.

QOTW: I haven't read a single thing about the discovery but I guess my reaction is "Yay."

[dorothyinAus]

Feb 12, 2016 18:54:38 GMT -5 aurora said:

Oh, gosh - I hope your MIL is OK! (and also that my query about your location didn't come across as offensive; obviously none of us have an obligation here. It's just that I noticed you were gone since you've been doing such a good job.)

No.  I don't mind.  It's nice to be missed.

And the doctors decided not to move her to a third hospital and are looking at blood pressure as the cause -- which is not nearly as bad as it could be.  I had to stop DH from googling because I knew he's go into a panic.  Things are looking better now, and I'm on dog sitting duty for my in-laws tonight.

[labbie]

I'm just finishing up Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer. It's awesome, but it takes me so long to finish a book these days. I'm so thankful for audio books, but there's nothing like curling up and reading.
On audio I finished The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain. Meh. I figured out the twist way early on, and that never happens. Excellent audio production though. Currently listening to some brain candy, B is For Burglar by Sue Grafton. Horrid audio production and narrator, but I can't help liking the characters. I'm listening while I clean out my parents files that have been in our basement forever. It's an emotional project at times, but it's time. Feels good to chip away at our basement stuff.

[spedrunner]

I am currently reading:

The Longest Ride (Nicholas Sparks)
Wonder (along with my 3rd graders )  
and just found out my new book club read this month is The Interestings, so Ill be picking that up some time this week!! 

QOTD:  I am very out of the loop and need to read up on this topic, first ive heard .....HEY at least I am honest!!

[labbie]

Oh, QOTW- amazing, and I really need to learn more. Anything physics related makes me feel stupid, so just trying to wrap my mind around the concepts is a challenge. A mental growth opportunity, I guess!

[labbie]

Feb 12, 2016 22:12:11 GMT -5 mrspez07 said:

Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan, I'm liking it so far, it's a memoir about her preconceptions of and her relationship with her mom.

I really liked The Middle Place. Hadn't heard of this one. Just added it to the list, thanks!

[Wanderista]

I've been reading Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea. It was given to me by a friend who read it and who wants to discuss it when I am done. I breezed through 2/3rds of it but have taken a break for a few days because it was getting pretty depressing. I will say that it has been very eye-opening. I will kind of need to force myself through the next section though because so far every character has experienced a variety of heart-breaking things which is enlightening but also a bit bleak.

QOTD: I have seen the articles and pictures but I haven't read a lot about it. I think it is cool though. I don't doubt science.

[ally]

Feb 12, 2016 12:56:39 GMT -5 aurora said:

I am listening to The Pearl that Broke its Shell by Nadia Hashimi.

That is on my TBR list.

I am reading All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark.  I love her books and breezed through most of it this weekend and will finish tonight. 

QOTW: I haven't read much about this but yeah! and it continues to demonstrate Einstein's brilliance.

[rootbeerfloat]

I finished The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson over the weekend and started A Little Life last night.

[aurora]

Feb 15, 2016 12:40:03 GMT -5 ally said:

Feb 12, 2016 12:56:39 GMT -5 aurora said:

I am listening to The Pearl that Broke its Shell by Nadia Hashimi.

That is on my TBR list.

...

I'm enjoying it more and more the further I get into it. The reader for the audiobook also has a very nice voice.