What are you reading right now! - Page 6

Chris · 31 Mar 2004, 22:42

I am reading Robert Ludlum's books at the moment

Just finished the Paris Optiona nd am now on The Altman Code.

The new Lee Childs book came out this weeka nd I haven't got it yet!!

He writes about a guy called Jack Reacher and they are the best books I have ever read. Fantastic novels. JR is a former American Army Policmean who now travels around the states doing one-off jobs. There is uaranteed too be plenty of gritty actiona dn a great plot!!!

Kitty Kat · 31 Mar 2004, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keep Rocking

"the vanished man" by Jeffrey Deaver
I love his books!

I love his books too. The Bone Collector and The Coffin Dancer A Maidens Grave and all the others too

KebLou · 31 Mar 2004, 22:54

I'm reading two books: To Hell And Back
and
Bubbles Unbound

RoknRollJesus · 31 Mar 2004, 23:00

I just started "We're Just Like You, Only Prettier (Confessions Of A Tarnished Southern Belle)" by Celia Rivenbark
It's a tongue-in-cheek kinda book. Very funny....thought I'd break away from the macabre, serial killer, crime, mystery rut I was in.

jo

Miriam · 01 Apr 2004, 09:45

Currently reading Jane Austen - Mansfield Park

My favs are: (Don't wonder about the mix

)

Candance Bushnell - Sex and the city
J.R.R. Tolkien - Lord of the Rings
Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones Diary and Bridget Jones, the edge of reason
Steven King' s IT, Shining, The green mile, Firestarter, Pet Sematary...
Christiane F. - "H."
Thomas Harris - Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal

Skeleton · 01 Apr 2004, 11:51

I like H.P Lovecraft´stories. They´re great.

KebLou · 01 Apr 2004, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miriam

Currently reading Jane Austen - Mansfield Park

I don't really like Jane Austin, we had to read Pride and Prejudice, and di coursework on it, needless to say it was my worst piece, I just don't understand her, I'll have Shakespeare anyday.

badger · 02 Apr 2004, 03:18

Just finished Bernard Cornwell's Grail Quest trilogy.

Now reading Luke Rhinehard's The Dice Man. Very strange!

Keab42 · 05 Apr 2004, 00:52

The White Gryphon - Mercedes Lackey
The Colour Of Magic - Terry Pratchett
A Brief History Of Time - Stephen Hawking
On The Shoulders Of Giants - Stephen Hawking
The Nature Of Space And Time - Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose

sherrie87 · 05 Apr 2004, 05:05

I just finished:

Rock Wives- actually, I just read the 10 pages or so that are an interview with Leslie Aday (though she was referred to as Leslie Meat Loaf in this book!) Very interesting, I enjoyed it- though it was from the early 80s so it's really out of date

The World According to Mister Rogers- This is a little book, full of quotes by American (is he known in other countries?) childrens' TV celebrity Fred Rodgers. It is absolutely beautiful, it had me in tears a few times. (WIMP!) To paraphrase a line from Jack Nicholson: "it made me want to be a better (wo)man".

Right now I'm reading two books-

It's Good to Be King (Sometimes) by Jerry "The King" Lawler- this is a biography by the famous American wrestler. Fluff, fluff, fluff. I'm a sucker for all the WWE biographies, but this one is even worse than most of them.

Shattered Love- Richard Chamberlain. This is the story of actor Richard Chamberlain's life, culminating in his finally outing himself as gay after nearly 60 years. I have always adored him on TV, so I wanted to learn a bit more about him. It's interesting but upsetting how miserable he was trying to hide his real life for so many years. I've just started this one, it seems much more interesting than the other book I'm reading.

What's next? I think I may reread one of my favorite books that I have not touched in a few years- either A Prayer for Owen Meany or Love in the Time of Cholera.

Sherrie

Wild_Honey · 05 Apr 2004, 19:03

I've just finished reading "About A Boy" by Nick Hornby - hmmm.... why do books always seem to be so different to the films?

Really great read!

RSG · 09 Apr 2004, 13:22

The "What are we reading?" thread!!

Sorry, I coulldn't resist,

but at the present moment, nuthin, I should pick it up soon again though.

KebLou · 03 Jul 2004, 22:39

I'm reading a book called Regeneration by Pat Barker. Its a brilliant book! Its about the mental health of British soldiers in the first world war, and is a true story.

Steinfan1978 · 03 Jul 2004, 23:20

I'm re-reading The Lord Of The Rings.... can't seem to get enough of this book....

Klasien

scotty · 04 Jul 2004, 10:39

Increment by Chris Ryan.

evil nickname · 04 Jul 2004, 12:54

Jonathan Stroud's "The Amulet Of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy I)"

One could say it's a Harry Potter knock off, but it is much better than that. The whole concept of magic is brillantly twisted.

Modern Girl · 05 Jul 2004, 11:08

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (A Trilogy In Four Parts)

Di · 11 Nov 2004, 02:19

I just had to resurrect this thread.

I recently finished two books that TOTALLY rocked and had to write about them.

One evening about a week ago my son walked into my room, handed me a book called "The Da Vinci Code" and said, "Mom, if you get to page six in this you will be hooked." At two in the morning he was reminding me I had to go to work in a few hours.

I just finished another book by this same author called "Angels and Demons" and I am hungry for more.

These are both the kind of books that you cannot put down, but are totally bummed out when they are finished! I am now reading "Secrets of the Code" just because the material is fascinating the heck out of me.

Anyway, needed to post and hope that it brings these books to others.

**The Flying Mouse** · 11 Nov 2004, 02:30

Just finished reading Sharpe's Escape by Bernard Cornwell (about 5 mins ago :lol )
The usual blend of action, drama, and the occasional burst of humour that makes you laugh out loud

.

sherrie87 · 11 Nov 2004, 04:12

Di,

"The DaVinci Code" is one of two books that Pearl Aday recently recommended (ok, maybe 6 months ago) as books that she really enjoyed. I've never gotten around to that one, but the other one she suggested I did really enjoy. It's called "The Secret Life of Bees". It's very Southern, very American, and really a great, absorbing read. Apart from that, most of what I've read lately has just been for work- reading novels that the kids I work with in my school library need to read for a quiz bowl competition. The last book that I read "just because I wanted to" was the final Dark Tower book, Stephen Kings latest. It was pretty good, but I was SO disappointed in ending that it sort of ruined the who book for me. I'm getting ready to read "Flags of Our Fathers", about the US Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima and what became of them. (Three never made it out of the battle, and only 2 others lived past 35 years old.)After that- I've no idea. If this topic picks back up, maybe I can find some good suggestions here.
Sherrie

dottie · 11 Nov 2004, 11:08

My Story - Dave Pelzer

A Child called 'It'

The Lost Boy

A Man called Dave

Di · 11 Nov 2004, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by dottie

A Child called 'It'

It is so odd Dottie, this is the only other book my son ever handed me to read... it was required reading for him his last year in school, and it is beyond sad. How anyone can mistreat a child is something I will never understand. This child went through horrors beyond any imagining.

Just started Digital Fortress last night, another Dan Brown book.

(Yes I am totally hooked...) :)

KebLou · 11 Nov 2004, 18:58

The Importance Of Being Earnest and The Communist Manifesto

RoknRollJesus · 11 Nov 2004, 19:42

Just started 'Nine' by Jan Burke. She's quite a good read!

LostSoul · 11 Nov 2004, 23:44

Just finished Marilyn Manson's biography and started a book about Hitchcock.

Pat

ps:

funny --->

31 Mar 2004, 22:42	#126
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I am reading Robert Ludlum's books at the moment Just finished the Paris Optiona nd am now on The Altman Code. The new Lee Childs book came out this weeka nd I haven't got it yet!! He writes about a guy called Jack Reacher and they are the best books I have ever read. Fantastic novels. JR is a former American Army Policmean who now travels around the states doing one-off jobs. There is uaranteed too be plenty of gritty actiona dn a great plot!!!

31 Mar 2004, 22:54	#128
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	I'm reading two books: To Hell And Back and Bubbles Unbound

31 Mar 2004, 23:00	#129
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	I just started "We're Just Like You, Only Prettier (Confessions Of A Tarnished Southern Belle)" by Celia Rivenbark It's a tongue-in-cheek kinda book. Very funny....thought I'd break away from the macabre, serial killer, crime, mystery rut I was in. jo

01 Apr 2004, 09:45	#130
Miriam Senior Loafer Join Date: 31.10.2003 Location: Duesseldorf Posts: 114	Currently reading Jane Austen - Mansfield Park My favs are: (Don't wonder about the mix ) Candance Bushnell - Sex and the city J.R.R. Tolkien - Lord of the Rings Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones Diary and Bridget Jones, the edge of reason Steven King' s IT, Shining, The green mile, Firestarter, Pet Sematary... Christiane F. - "H." Thomas Harris - Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal

01 Apr 2004, 11:51	#131
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	I like H.P Lovecraft´stories. They´re great.

02 Apr 2004, 03:18	#133
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	Just finished Bernard Cornwell's Grail Quest trilogy. Now reading Luke Rhinehard's The Dice Man. Very strange!

05 Apr 2004, 00:52	#134
Keab42 Astrophysicist At Large Join Date: 19.04.2003 Location: Beneath his dreaming tree Posts: 4,284	The White Gryphon - Mercedes Lackey The Colour Of Magic - Terry Pratchett A Brief History Of Time - Stephen Hawking On The Shoulders Of Giants - Stephen Hawking The Nature Of Space And Time - Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose

05 Apr 2004, 05:05	#135
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	I just finished: Rock Wives- actually, I just read the 10 pages or so that are an interview with Leslie Aday (though she was referred to as Leslie Meat Loaf in this book!) Very interesting, I enjoyed it- though it was from the early 80s so it's really out of date The World According to Mister Rogers- This is a little book, full of quotes by American (is he known in other countries?) childrens' TV celebrity Fred Rodgers. It is absolutely beautiful, it had me in tears a few times. (WIMP!) To paraphrase a line from Jack Nicholson: "it made me want to be a better (wo)man". Right now I'm reading two books- It's Good to Be King (Sometimes) by Jerry "The King" Lawler- this is a biography by the famous American wrestler. Fluff, fluff, fluff. I'm a sucker for all the WWE biographies, but this one is even worse than most of them. Shattered Love- Richard Chamberlain. This is the story of actor Richard Chamberlain's life, culminating in his finally outing himself as gay after nearly 60 years. I have always adored him on TV, so I wanted to learn a bit more about him. It's interesting but upsetting how miserable he was trying to hide his real life for so many years. I've just started this one, it seems much more interesting than the other book I'm reading. What's next? I think I may reread one of my favorite books that I have not touched in a few years- either A Prayer for Owen Meany or Love in the Time of Cholera. Sherrie

05 Apr 2004, 19:03	#136
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	I've just finished reading "About A Boy" by Nick Hornby - hmmm.... why do books always seem to be so different to the films? Really great read!

09 Apr 2004, 13:22	#137
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	The "What are we reading?" thread!! Sorry, I coulldn't resist, but at the present moment, nuthin, I should pick it up soon again though.

03 Jul 2004, 22:39	#138
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	I'm reading a book called Regeneration by Pat Barker. Its a brilliant book! Its about the mental health of British soldiers in the first world war, and is a true story.

03 Jul 2004, 23:20	#139
Steinfan1978 Super Loafer Join Date: 11.11.2003 Posts: 303	I'm re-reading The Lord Of The Rings.... can't seem to get enough of this book.... Klasien

04 Jul 2004, 10:39	#140
scotty Mega Loafer Join Date: 25.11.2003 Location: Harlow Essex Posts: 1,166	Increment by Chris Ryan.

04 Jul 2004, 12:54	#141
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Jonathan Stroud's "The Amulet Of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy I)" One could say it's a Harry Potter knock off, but it is much better than that. The whole concept of magic is brillantly twisted.

05 Jul 2004, 11:08	#142
Modern Girl Super Loafer Join Date: 06.04.2004 Location: Cardiff Posts: 266	The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (A Trilogy In Four Parts)

11 Nov 2004, 02:19	#143
Di Super Loafer Join Date: 15.04.2003 Posts: 317	I just had to resurrect this thread. I recently finished two books that TOTALLY rocked and had to write about them. One evening about a week ago my son walked into my room, handed me a book called "The Da Vinci Code" and said, "Mom, if you get to page six in this you will be hooked." At two in the morning he was reminding me I had to go to work in a few hours. I just finished another book by this same author called "Angels and Demons" and I am hungry for more. These are both the kind of books that you cannot put down, but are totally bummed out when they are finished! I am now reading "Secrets of the Code" just because the material is fascinating the heck out of me. Anyway, needed to post and hope that it brings these books to others.

11 Nov 2004, 02:30	#144
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Just finished reading Sharpe's Escape by Bernard Cornwell (about 5 mins ago :lol ) The usual blend of action, drama, and the occasional burst of humour that makes you laugh out loud .

11 Nov 2004, 04:12	#145
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Di, "The DaVinci Code" is one of two books that Pearl Aday recently recommended (ok, maybe 6 months ago) as books that she really enjoyed. I've never gotten around to that one, but the other one she suggested I did really enjoy. It's called "The Secret Life of Bees". It's very Southern, very American, and really a great, absorbing read. Apart from that, most of what I've read lately has just been for work- reading novels that the kids I work with in my school library need to read for a quiz bowl competition. The last book that I read "just because I wanted to" was the final Dark Tower book, Stephen Kings latest. It was pretty good, but I was SO disappointed in ending that it sort of ruined the who book for me. I'm getting ready to read "Flags of Our Fathers", about the US Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima and what became of them. (Three never made it out of the battle, and only 2 others lived past 35 years old.)After that- I've no idea. If this topic picks back up, maybe I can find some good suggestions here. Sherrie

11 Nov 2004, 11:08	#146
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	My Story - Dave Pelzer A Child called 'It' The Lost Boy A Man called Dave

11 Nov 2004, 18:58	#148
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	The Importance Of Being Earnest and The Communist Manifesto

11 Nov 2004, 19:42	#149
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	Just started 'Nine' by Jan Burke. She's quite a good read!

11 Nov 2004, 23:44	#150
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	Just finished Marilyn Manson's biography and started a book about Hitchcock. Pat ps: funny --->