What book are you currently reading?

I've seen this type of ongoing thread before. Might be interesting....

I'm reading a novel called Sister however I have somehow put it down somewhere and I can't find it

i have just got a kindle, so at the moment I am reading free books, so some of them are not my usual choice, but a couple of the free ones were good

mama does time - Deborah Sharpe - Funny
dairy of a nobody - George Grossmith - funny

Erm I'm not, I'm always on here but I love
Ceceilia Ahern

one of my favorite authors is lionel shriver, loved all her books except for Game Control , i did not even finish it, which is very unusal for me

Just finished two on my trip. Both really nasty horror books. One by Edward Lee and the other by Bryan Smith.

janey wrote:

Erm I'm not, I'm always on here but I love
Ceceilia Ahern

Oh I have a couple of her books. A while since I read them though

I just finished reading Star Island by Carl Hiaasen a comedy and Fluke by Christopher Moore, a sci-fi comedy. I recommend both to people with a quirky sense of humor (humour).

I'm currently reading The Atheist's Guide to Christmas a somewhat humorous collection of essays and stories. It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea (and I don't want to offend any theists or get into a religious debate), but I highly recommend it to Atheists and Agnostics!

I am reading Jane Eyre for the millionth time! I would love to see the new version! I have also been reading a lot of Clive Barker. Sensationally weird!

i've got Jane Ayre to read after I have finished by book

I recently read Playing with Fire by Peter Robinson. This is now a TV series being shown on ITV tonight. The main character is DCI Banks. It is a police drama set in Yorkshire. I think the books are better than the TV shows but I guess that is usually the case with this things.

lynne wrote:i've got Jane Ayre to read after I have finished by book

It's my all time Fave! I read it a couple of times a year.

I remember reading a Clive Barker book ages ago. Can't remember what it was called, but something to do with a "magic or spiritual woven carpet or rug. Might have to google it or it will P**s me off till I work it out

The newest Lee Child book.

Just started a new "girly book" by Monica McInerney.

Found the Clive Barker book - "Weaveworld"
jstaff is he the one that writes about some poor bloke that always ends up nearly dead at the end of the book and you are hanging on to see if he's made it?

His series is about an ex military policeman that roams about the country helping people. MOst of them are very well written although some of the action sequences are a little unrealistic but very entertaining.

A couple of our patients often read his books during their dialysis sessions and they keep telling me I should have a look at them.

They are pretty good and very entertaining. I usually read them in about 2 days. He is in my top 10 of modern authors.

I picked up a Patricia Cornwall novel in the hotel lobby in Thailand a few years ago and couldn't put it down till I finished, luv lazing by a pool reading. Holidays is the only time I get to just sit and read, although give me a good book and my nose is in it at every work break and home, hubby & colleagues must think I'm very rude at times.
Might head off to the market after if the sun stays out and see if I can find a Lee Childs book.

If you like a action book he is very good. David Baldouchi (can't spell) , Vince Flynn, and Brad Thor are also excellent.

I've read the cover of few David Balducci (not sure of spelling either) books, might look at him as well.
A little light reading for us Ozzies
http://www.crimedownunder.com/robertgbarrett.html
Also enjoyed some of Deighton's novels - Bernard Samson series
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/d/len-deighton/

i have just finished reading lost dogs and lonley hearts for about the 3rd time !

read - Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre - Rod Glenn - part 1

Reading - Sinema 2: Sympathy for the Devil - Rod Glenn - part 2

good, but gory

picked up a book in asda today unlike a virgin you know the type girly rom com lol

I have read all the Terry Prachett books. Currently on his latest called Snuff with Sam Vimes in this one. Only just started on this will let you know how it pans out.

Just finished reading the series from Keri Arthur the Riley Jensons series yet again, now i'll go onto L.J.Smith Vampire Diaries but probabillt not for a little while because i'v not long finished the latest of that collection.

I seriously just cleared out over 300 books! I kept my faves... I couldn't believe it when I saw them all! (big clear out on my holiday!)

kathytake2 wrote:I have read all the Terry Prachett books. Currently on his latest called Snuff with Sam Vimes in this one. Only just started on this will let you know how it pans out.

I adore Terry Pratchett, I too am working through his collection. I'm currently reading Night Watch which is something like his 27th book but I think he's nearly on book 40 by now so I've got a few more to go which I'm very pleased about

My other favoured author is Stephen King although I've not read him for a while as I've been busy working through the Discworld novels.

I'm currently reading 'An Overview of Environmental Ethics' - I recognise maybe, 1 in 3 words.

i also like terry pratchets books... very funny... stephen king is good as is tolkien..... BUT the best books i have EVER read are The 12 David Eddings books The belgariad.... first 5.... The Malorian .. second 5 then two more... Better than Tolkien .... by far and im a HUGE tolkien nut... lol has elements of him anmd terry pratchet....

Ohhh, I've never heard of him but it does sound interesting. Just had a look on eBay for him and there's loads of books ... can I just check that 'Pawn of Prophecy' is the first one in the series? If so, I may just have to order myself a copy

why yes it is.... the very first lol
its a little new historical in the prologue... but as i said... better than the ring trilogy. Also note that David Eddings wife co wrote... Aunt Pol will always be my one true love ...lol And Belgarath make Gandalf look like Garfield.... 'sorry gandalf"

The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

its a bout a guy who is covered in tattoos except for one space on his back. each tattoo tells a story and at night they move about and re-enact it. they are gory gruesome horror stories. i guess the gap on his back is for the final story havent got to find out what it is yet

thats sounds like a good book julie, let us know when you have finished it, if it was worth it

_julie_ wrote:The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

its a bout a guy who is covered in tattoos except for one space on his back. each tattoo tells a story and at night they move about and re-enact it. they are gory gruesome horror stories. i guess the gap on his back is for the final story havent got to find out what it is yet

Excellent author and a great book. I'm waiting on the new Stephen King book due out later this month. If you like horror and don't mind some gore try Jack Ketchum. Wonderfull author and some people think he is better than Stephen King. The Girl Next Door was espically disturbing and based on a true story.

that sounds good jstaff
thanks

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good!
King Is The Best. with Koontz a close second

"Nathan, a pit fighting dog" ....... Brian Plummer

Read this book years ago (borrowed off a mate), and couldnt put it down!! and recently had a motorcycle accident which meant I was layed up for 12wks .. and my wife found it on the net and got for me bless her, but I have only just started it ... amazing book IMO

Just read The WWW Trilogy by R J Sawyer -Wake.Watch.Wonder. about the Web becoming self aware , brilliant .

Dogalogs88 wrote:Found the Clive Barker book - "Weaveworld"
jstaff is he the one that writes about some poor bloke that always ends up nearly dead at the end of the book and you are hanging on to see if he's made it?

I honestly I never thought I would enjoy Clive Barker, but did! Weaveworld was awesome. I have Imajica to read next. I used to love Stephen King as a teenager, but haven't read much over the years.

I just read Rose Madder by Stephen King And then part of a series by Charlane Harris, in the process of reading the Stephanie Plum Novels by Janet Evonovich, (book 18 just came out, havent been able to afford it yet ) and I am starting Bag of Bones by Stephan King this has all been with in the last couple months except stephanie plums they have been as she releases them lol.

iamsarge wrote:The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good!
King Is The Best. with Koontz a close second

Love that series hate how it ended though.

I just read My Sister Lives On The Mantlepiece by Annabel Pitcher. Sniff sniff , thank god for mansized tissues brilliant book, it's a kids/teenagers novel.

I'm sad......just finished the 4th & last Eragon book!

essex boys.....total scum

Im reading Give A Dog A Home! Its really good

im currently reading the Alex Cross novels By James Patterson- for you lot that dont no of him, he is a crime writer. This series features some wicked stories about serial killers in Washington and D.C and a hero detective. They really are good reads
ive finished reading ' along came a spider' and ' kiss the girls' these have both been made into films staring morgan freeman and ive now started on one called jack and jill

jstaff wrote:

iamsarge wrote:The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good!
King Is The Best. with Koontz a close second

Love that series hate how it ended though.

There is anthor installment coming out later this month.

11/22/63 seems really good so far but I'm only 100 or so pages in. Kinda hard to tell with a Kindle though

I've just finished the Hunger Games trilogy, absolutely brilliant, read all 3 in under a week, just couldn't put it down. I have the David Eddings series that was mentioned in the first page on my Kindle, think I'll start on that next.