GTKY: What Are You Reading

tashad18 · July 2014

What are you currently reading? I want to hear even if your answer is The Bump daily.

Right now I am reading Piper Kerman's memoir "Orange Is The New Black", and so far it is good although not as risque as the Netflix show.

Lee81 · July 2014

When I used to read regularly, I usually picked the classics, so I am a little embarrassed to say I'm reading the Hyperbole and a Half book right now. But not that embarrassed because it is hilarious while still giving me the feels. I'll try something with more words and less pictures as soon as I'm done this one

blueeyedrose86 · July 2014

The newest Outlander book, though having a baby is seriously cramping my reading style lol

dovetail223 · July 2014

I just finished the third book in the Discovery of Witches trilogy by Deborah Harkness. I am also reading the biography Unbroken and it's really good!

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

I just started to read "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell on the recommendation of a friend. Good so far, but deals with statistics and stuff, so you have to be in the mood for it. I'm also reading "the Bone Season" which is okay so far, but not as good as I want it to be :-S

skyla13 · July 2014

I just got the third book from the Maze Runner series for my guilty pleasure read and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil for my book club.

tashad18 · July 2014

@wedding06 exactly why I posted this. I need to make a reading list.

@PharmTechMom1216 same here. I used to read so much but now it is taking much longer to finish a book. I try to read after I put him to bed, but I fall asleep much faster than I used to.

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

PharmTechMom1216 said:

I'm reading "Gone for Good" by Harlan Coben. This LO is also cramping my reading style. I used to be able to finish a book in about 2-3 days.

This. I need to find a job where I get paid to read books.

#mydreamjob

psychdoc12 · July 2014

Connorsmama2006 said:

I am reading Gone Girl for myself, and Percy Jackson - The Titans Curse to the boys!

I loved Gone Girl.

lefnc82 · July 2014

blueeyedrose86 said:
The newest Outlander book, though having a baby is seriously cramping my reading style lol

This is what I'm reading too! I think the only reason I've read as much of it as I have is sneaking a chapter or two in on my lunch break at work!

hartsl01 · July 2014

Harry Potter, again... I should probably be embarrassed to say this is the 9th time I've read the series, but I'm not. I still love it. I did read Courtney Robertson's book from the bachelor franchise as a guilty pleasure book. I finished it in about 3 hours. If you have any interest in the show and what goes on behind the scenes, it's a super quick and easy read but still entertaining.

I've had Gone Girl on my list for ages and need to get the eBook reserved from the library.

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

Connorsmama2006 said:

Connorsmama2006 said:

I am reading Gone Girl for myself, and Percy Jackson - The Titans Curse to the boys!

I loved Gone Girl.
I have also read her other two books, Sharp Objects and Dark Places!

I really liked Gone Girl but have been hesitant for some reason to read her other books. Were they worth it, @connorsmama2006?

skyla13 · July 2014

I use Goodreads too, but mostly so my sisters and I can compare and recommend books to each other. But it is handy to look up the next book in a series or mark books in your "to read" queue so you don't forget.

skyla13 · July 2014

@quartermisses‌ I didn't know you were a writer! What do you write??

megs1409 · July 2014

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Love, love, love it so far!

sleepy33 · July 2014

I do audiobooks, but I'm currently listening to the second book in a fantasy series called the Gentleman Bastards series, by Scott Lynch.

sleepy33 · July 2014

Connorsmama2006 said:

@PinkDahlia44 I liked Dark Places more than Sharp Objects, but they are both really good. I believe Dark Places is also being made into a movie.

I loved all 3. It is so funny to hear familiar places/cities!

Flutterby00 · July 2014

I just finished the Divergent trilogy, which was about 2 books too long. I wasn't super thrilled with them but hate not finishing. Next up is The Fault in Our Stars.

Gatorsgirl731 · July 2014

I just finished the last Outlander book. Loved that series.

I'm STILL waiting on the third book in The Passage series.

HBO has a new series called The Leftovers that is based on a book I may look into that. It's going to be a busy week though, so I don't want to start anything.

Sdeux · July 2014

I'm reading a hilarious parenting book called Shitty Mom. Next up my neighbour and I are swapping books and I will be reading Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay.

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

Flutterby00 said:
I just finished the Divergent trilogy, which was about 2 books too long. I wasn't super thrilled with them but hate not finishing. Next up is The Fault in Our Stars.

Make sure you have plenty of tissues available. I cried from the beginning of that book until the end. Ditto the movie (which I think was even worse bc now I have a son). DH also shed a few tears at the movie.

Inn2 · July 2014

I am currently wading through "Les Miserables". So far not impressed with his writing style.

Jenball717 · July 2014

The Cuckoo's Calling. I like it but it's hard to read when watching a baby all day. I'm easily distracted and miss whole pages and have to reread.

emmylou78 · July 2014

I'm also readin The Fault in our Stars. I have up on the 3rd Divergent book. I just wasn't into it.

Impressive @hartsl01‌ ! I've read them 3-4 times a piece. 9 is impressive. It's been per a year since I've read any of them again though.

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

anamouse said:

PinkDahLia44 said:

Flutterby00 said:
I just finished the Divergent trilogy, which was about 2 books too long. I wasn't super thrilled with them but hate not finishing. Next up is The Fault in Our Stars.
Make sure you have plenty of tissues available. I cried from the beginning of that book until the end. Ditto the movie (which I think was even worse bc now I have a son). DH also shed a few tears at the movie.
Apparently I'm made of stone. I didn't cry once reading the book.

@-) <--- this is my face. I am shocked.

But, to be fair, I also cried during just the previews (THE PREVIEWS) for Should I Stay, so maybe I'm just a crybaby.

taylormarie923 · July 2014

Orange is the new black here as well. I've never seen the show, but I'm enjoying the book so far.

tashad18 · July 2014

I haven't read The Fault In Our Stars for that exact reason-I'm a big baby and don't want to cry.

I loved the first Divergent book, but I agree that it lost something along the way.

@taylormarie923 I watched the show before I realized there was a memoir it was based on. I'm noticing a lot of the lines and character traits from the book followed to the show, but of course, the show took great creative liberties.

Inn2 · July 2014

I didn't like "The Fault In Our Stars." I thought the author seemed to be trying too hard for tears and I am a smoosh, usually. I plan to try the "Divergent" series. I reread "Lisey's Story" last summer! Of course I own about 95% of SK's books.

Inn2 · July 2014

Oh yeah and forgot! I am gearing up to finally finish the last "Outlander" book (which failed to hold my pregnancy brain captive) so I can read the new one either just out or coming out. The first 3 are my favorite and I am worried about watching movie....afraid it will be a mess.

I read a lot and very fast in case you can't tell. Helps to have a child who enjoys his 3-5am wake ups/feedings.

PinkDahLia44 · July 2014

@Inn2‌ , I am curious about the outlander series bc everyone seems to love it. It appeals to me in the fantasy aspect, but I'm not sure if I'm sold on the history part. If you have time, I would love to know more about it...

bionicb · July 2014

I run through free romance/smut ebooks like bumpies go through wine.

scamberlous3000 · July 2014

For those who like vampire books that aren't for Tweens, I was recommended to read a book called A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries Book One by Elizabeth Hunter. The first book was free on kindle so I read it, and I just finished the 3rd book tonight! The first book had a few typos, but I thought the writing was excellent in all three so far, especially the dialogue. If you like sexy vampire stories w/ a good plot deft check these out!

kimbo1216 · July 2014

I'm reading The Book of Life. Okay. I'm re-reading it. Lol. It's the third book in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. So good! Probably my favorite series ever.