What books are you reading?

I have no books going right now, I’m super busy with work and family stuff. Then I have to go back to school in the fall too.

I read Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. I can’t even use words to describe how amazing it was. Amazing in the sense of heart wrenching. Some people will describe authors as painting pictures with words, but she paints emotions with words. I cried so many times, and I couldn’t read the next book because it literally tore out my heart, ripped it apart and stomped on it. But in a good way I mean. It made me so sad but that’s the best kind of book. I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is dystopian, action packed, romance, and heart wrenching. My words don’t even begin to justify how amazing that book was. I highly highly highly recommend you guys put this in your list of books to read.

I've been wanting to read that since I saw the author on tiktok! It seems like a really good book I'll add it to the top of my list

 

The Dresden Files novels by Jim Butcher are good, if you like sorceres, vampiers, and the like (the main character is a wizard).

If you like that subject matter, you might also enjoy Charlaine Harris' True Blood series, too.

 

I just finished Ruin and Rising, the third book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy.. it was soooo good! All the characters were so skillfully created, and I loved how Leigh Bardugo based the cultures off of real world cultures just to make it that much more real. At the end of Ruin and Rising there was a prequel short story based off the Darkling’s life and it was amazing. My only complaint is that there weren’t any major Tider characters..! Anyway, I highly highly recommend this trilogy, it’s awesome. Now I just have to get my hands on the Six of Crows and the Language of Thorns…

 

I just finished Ruin and Rising, the third book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy.. it was soooo good! All the characters were so skillfully created, and I loved how Leigh Bardugo based the cultures off of real world cultures just to make it that much more real. At the end of Ruin and Rising there was a prequel short story based off the Darkling’s life and it was amazing. My only complaint is that there weren’t any major Tider characters..! Anyway, I highly highly recommend this trilogy, it’s awesome. Now I just have to get my hands on the Six of Crows and the Language of Thorns…

Is the show anything like the book? The show was Fantastic! The best new Netflix show in a long time.

 

I’m not sure! I haven’t watched the show, and honestly I really don’t plan on it.. I don’t like watching movies/ shows that were originally books because I feel like it can ruin the way readers imagine the worlds and characters themselves. Also, I just got tired of being disappointed by the way they portrayed magic and such in the Harry Potter movies. They never do books justice!

 

This is what I am NOT reading - got a notice from Amazon about this book because I sometimes look for books about bettas to see what's out there

A Complete Guide to Bettas - price tag, a measly $1,100.19

And this particular version was published in 1987 (really current, right). And get this - it's a paperback!!!!

For that price, the pages should all be etched in gold

 

Just finished Michelle Obama‘s book a few days ago and forgot to post about it- it’s so good!!! I highly recommend it. It was such an inspiring book and I loved reading about all the changes and causes Michelle Obama made and fought for. Also, just started re-reading the Harry Potter series (I finished the 7th book in 6th grade so I barely remember anything.) I feel like I’m in for a treat, lol. For anyone who’s a fan of Narnia-type books (or the Decemberists band,) I recommend Wildwood. It has a very Narnia-like feel to it, and it’s written by Colin Meloy, the lead singer/ guitarist in the Decemberists!

 

Currently reading the Chaoswar trilogy from Raymond Feist.

 

I usually have two or three going at the same time. I read primarily history and science fiction. Lately it's been a ton of history, focused on Ulysses S Grant. I just finished re-reading the Bruce Catton biography after finally finding a copy of Volume 1. I am about halfway through Grant's memoirs, and just got a copy of his wife's, Julia, as well.

One of the more under sung, genuine romances in history was Sam and Julia Grant. Their letters to each other have been published in separate volumes. I haven't read them, but they are in some ways the only record we have of the internal mind of a notoriously reserved man.

This is what I am NOT reading - got a notice from Amazon about this book because I sometimes look for books about bettas to see what's out there

A Complete Guide to Bettas - price tag, a measly $1,100.19

And this particular version was published in 1987 (really current, right). And get this - it's a paperback!!!!

For that price, the pages should all be etched in gold

I was just looking at a 1st edition of "Counsel for the Damned," the biography of George Vanderveer, who was a turn of the century attorney who represented the Wobblies in some very unpopular cases.

The book store owner wouldn't sell it to me as it was part of his personal collection. When I googled it up, it was going for anywhere between $500 and $700.

And I'd do it, too, if my wife wouldn't kill me.

 

I usually have two or three going at the same time. I read primarily history and science fiction. Lately it's been a ton of history, focused on Ulysses S Grant. I just finished re-reading the Bruce Catton biography after finally finding a copy of Volume 1. I am about halfway through Grant's memoirs, and just got a copy of his wife's, Julia, as well.

One of the more under sung, genuine romances in history was Sam and Julia Grant. Their letters to each other have been published in separate volumes. I haven't read them, but they are in some ways the only record we have of the internal mind of a notoriously reserved man.


I was just looking at a 1st edition of "Counsel for the Damned," the biography of George Vanderveer, who was a turn of the century attorney who represented the Wobblies in some very unpopular cases.

The book store owner wouldn't sell it to me as it was part of his personal collection. When I googled it up, it was going for anywhere between $500 and $700.

And I'd do it, too, if my wife wouldn't kill me.

Books i have a hard time collecting. Me and the public library system are on very friendly terms!! And if it isn't a library book, i usually donate them to the little free libraries throughout my neighborhood.

 

Books i have a hard time collecting. Me and the public library system are on very friendly terms!! And if it isn't a library book, i usually donate them to the little free libraries throughout my neighborhood.

I have a small collection of 1st edition Zane Grays, and a number of hard to find history books. I also have some author signed books, and a few written by friends. Generally, I give most of what I read back to Half Price Books, though, or to anyone that wants them. I would love to have a giant library filled with book shelves, but I would simply get buried like a bad episode of Hoarders if I didn't.

That copy of Volume 1 of the Bruce Catton biography ("Captain Sam Grant"), for example was hard to find. It wasn't written by Bruce Catton. Lloyd Lewis wrote it and then died. Catton finished the trilogy from Lewis' notes.

Which is why I couldn't find it.

 

I managed to get my hands on Aquascaping by George Farmer and Sunken Gardens by Karen A. Randall. Haven’t read Randall’s book yet, but I’m in the middle of George Farmer’s. It’s pretty good! I have a decent library, lol

 

Divergent, re-reading Twilight, Miss peregrines home for peculiar children, and bad girls don't die.

 

Divergent, re-reading Twilight, Miss peregrines home for peculiar children, and bad girls don't die.

Ooh, Divergent is really good! Also off topic but I just realized we have the same signature, lol I should probably change mine so I’m not copying you

 

Ooh, Divergent is really good! Also off topic but I just realized we have the same signature, lol I should probably change mine so I’m not copying you

yeah I am really liking its far! also there is no need to change your signature!

 

Has anyone ever gotten super mad at a book they’re reading? I’m reading Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo right now (an extension of the GrishaVerse series, but with different characters) and I got so upset at a turn of events that I had to put it down… I think I will take a break from this book for a few days. This is what happens when you get so attached to certain characters lol

 

Has anyone ever gotten super mad at a book they’re reading? I’m reading Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo right now (an extension of the GrishaVerse series, but with different characters) and I got so upset at a turn of events that I had to put it down… I think I will take a break from this book for a few days. This is what happens when you get so attached to certain characters lol

Like when George R R Martin kills off my favorite characters?

 

Has anyone ever gotten super mad at a book they’re reading? I’m reading Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo right now (an extension of the GrishaVerse series, but with different characters) and I got so upset at a turn of events that I had to put it down… I think I will take a break from this book for a few days. This is what happens when you get so attached to certain characters lol

I only get upset at books when the characters act like complete knuckleheads. Pretty much the same on here and regular life!!

 

Has anyone ever gotten super mad at a book they’re reading? I’m reading Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo right now (an extension of the GrishaVerse series, but with different characters) and I got so upset at a turn of events that I had to put it down… I think I will take a break from this book for a few days. This is what happens when you get so attached to certain characters lol

Characterization doesn't do it for me, but plain old bad writing will. I am hard pressed to not finish a book if I start it, and I occasionally do a science-fiction binge where I buy the entirety of a series and read the whole thing. I did that with The Expanse and it was fantastic. I did that with Tad William's "Otherland" and all it did was make me want to kick Tad Williams in the... uh, shins.

Every chapter was like "It has to get better...."

 

I’ve been reading diagnosis lately. Interesting book, I definitely recommend it for anyone who’s fond of how our weird bodies break.

 

I just started rereading John R. Maxim's Bannerman series. It's been a long time, but I remember enjoying it, though I read it out of order before.

 

I just started re-reading Christopher Paolini‘s Inheritance Cycle! this is gonna take a while… each book is at least 500 pages long :/

 

Just finished the Riftwars Saga by Raymond Feist. Also just started the Sons of Krondor series by same author. Fun bit of fantasy from that guy.

 

I love reading

Im reading the stormlight archive by Brandon Sanderson. Hes a great author.

Ive read raymond.E feist but fout his style went downhill, his last few series seemed to be what used to be one book split into 3.
The Daughter of the empire series is great.

Pterry GNU will always be my favourite ive read the discworld series from front to back multiple times and am always finding something i missed. The man was a genius and the world lost something with his passing.

I gave up on George r.r martin his books are great but i wish but waiting for him to finish is pure torture. Never watched the series on tv couldn't get into it.

Mazalan book of the fallen is a great series if you like a bit if weight to your books

David Gemmell was good and a lazy day read.

 

I love reading

Im reading the stormlight archive by Brandon Sanderson. Hes a great author.

Ive read raymond.E feist but fout his style went downhill, his last few series seemed to be what used to be one book split into 3.
The Daughter of the empire series is great.

Pterry GNU will always be my favourite ive read the discworld series from front to back multiple times and am always finding something i missed. The man was a genius and the world lost something with his passing.

I gave up on George r.r martin his books are great but i wish but waiting for him to finish is pure torture. Never watched the series on tv couldn't get into it.

Mazalan book of the fallen is a great series if you like a bit if weight to your books

David Gemmell was good and a lazy day read.

Think i may have to look up Sanderson next time i head to the library.

Feist is a little odd to me in the fact he really delves into the political aspect of things at times, which is intriguing, but at the same time slows my flow too much!

 

Think i may have to look up Sanderson next time i head to the library.

Feist is a little odd to me in the fact he really delves into the political aspect of things at times, which is intriguing, but at the same time slows my flow too much!

Feist got too simple for me. If magician was written in the same style as his last trilogy it would probably have been 9 books. But I never found him to be political. Daughter of the empire was political but honestly i don't think of the series as his.

Sanderson is great but id read mazalan book of the fallen first just because it will mean that you start his later and theres more time for the next to come out.

 

Feist got too simple for me. If magician was written in the same style as his last trilogy it would probably have been 9 books. But I never found him to be political. Daughter of the empire was political but honestly i don't think of the series as his.

Sanderson is great but id read mazalan book of the fallen first just because it will mean that you start his later and theres more time for the next to come out.

Well, been reading about 1.5 books a week at work. Overnights with very little to acrually do. Lol

 

Think i may have to look up Sanderson next time i head to the library.

Feist is a little odd to me in the fact he really delves into the political aspect of things at times, which is intriguing, but at the same time slows my flow too much!

If you like authors who really get into detail on the politics of their worlds you should give David Weber a try.

 

I am currently re-reading "The Art of War, and other Classics of Eastern Thought." From Barns and Noble.

Also, "Fumio Demura's Karate Weapons of Self-Defence" from Ohara Publications.

Master Demura's story is a fascinating one. I first learned of him in 1974 when I was a new student of Kempo (soon to move on to other forms). I wish I had the privilege of meeting him before his death.

I have found that wisdom of thought is universal, regardless of the pros and cons of the culture it is found in.

I heard it once said that "Truth and wisdom are best said with few words, and generally point out what is right in front of you."

Walk in peace.

 

Well, been reading about 1.5 books a week at work. Overnights with very little to acrually do. Lol

Ive finally been able to start reading again now after my 2nd is old enough that i dont have to keep an eye on him 24/7. I normally get an hr or 2 at night before i fall asleep.

Gentlemen Bastards is another good read for a lazy night at work.

 

I just started a biography of Robert Emmet, leader of the failed 1803 Irish rebellion. He is a revered figure in Ireland, and for the life of me I can't figure out why. The rebellion did nothing other than kill a sympathetic judge and both he and his girlfriend come across as rich, high maintenance, entitled children.

Anyway, spoilers - He made a nice speech at his trial and then they hung him.

 

Finished the Sons of Krondor series and have started the Riftwar Legacy series, both also from Raymond E. Feist.

 

Reading is one of my favorite things to do! I could do it all day every day, hehe… right now I’m working on Becoming by Michelle Obama, the Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo, the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth, The Hobbit (which I’m re-reading so I can start the Lord of the Rings series), Little Women, The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel, Mary Oliver poetry, and a few others that I’m probably forgetting. When I read I like to alternate between books in case I get bored of one lol. Soon I’m hoping to re-read the Harry Potter series because it’s been a while since I’ve read them. Some of my favorite books include Watership Down by Richard Adams, Lord of the Flies, the Eragon series by Chris Colfer, and The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubraker Bradly. Has anyone else read any good books lately? What are your favorite, or least favorite books? I started to read the Twilight saga and was not impressed, I quit after I was about 1/4 of the way through the first book…anyway, I thought it’d be cool to make a book thread and see what some of you guys like to read! Maybe we can nerd out on our favorite books together

Little Women was great! My current reads are the Swiss Family Robinson and Indianapolis: the Story of the Worst Navy Disaster in History (I shortened the title, but if you look it up, it'll come up on Amazon) I read a lot of classics and WWII stuff (non-fiction and historical fiction)

 

I recently read John Scalzi's Agent to the Stars, and really enjoyed it. I can pretty much guarantee it's different from any other SF first contact novel you've read, and one of the funniest overall.

 

Just bought an updated birding field guide. There are some that are around now that I can't identify, and the book has some nice pics.