by Marianne R.
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August 26, 2006

What Book Are You Currently Reading?

December 30, 2007 09:56 AM UTC
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I just finished A Time to Die by Beverly Barton yesterday. It was alright. My only real complaint was that it mirrored too much recent terrorist activity for my personal taste and that I knew who the killer was well before I normally do with her work. So I wasn't as impressed with this novel as I have been with some of her others.

I started reading All The Way Home by Wendi Corsi Staub last night and am currently on about page 25. I only put it down because my eyes were beginning to blur, signaling it was time to sleep.

It's supposed to rain all day today. So I'll probably spend some time reading later this afternoon.

So what book are you currently reading?  What's the basic storyline?

Comments: 74

Pam H. Dec 30, 2007, 9:58am UTC
I am reading Trace by Patricia Cornwell, not to far into it but so far they are trying to figure out how a 14 year old girl died. Called in Kay Scarpetta to help. Have you read this one?
Rainy days are the best days to read through! Right now I'm reading The Model Man by no other then Gather's own Genie Davie and A Lick of Frost by Laurell K. Hamilton, both are slow going as I have so many other things I'm doing, such as Geocaching!
Jennifer K. Dec 30, 2007, 10:01am UTC
Right now I am reading TWO books: Everyday Zen; Love and Work, by Charlotte Joko Beck, and A New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle. I am taking my time with each one. I've read the Power Of Now, but none of his books are a quick read--more like a process.
Alta B. Dec 30, 2007, 10:09am UTC
I just finished Double Cross by James Patterson. Now I am reading Step On A Crack by James Patterson.
Money $. Dec 30, 2007, 10:21am UTC
I'm in the middle of reading "The Buzzard Inside the Glory Days of WMMS and Cleveland Rock Radio" by John Gorman with help from Tom Feran. :)
Marianne R. Dec 30, 2007, 10:26am UTC
Yes, I read Trace shortly after its release on hardcover, Pam. I don't remember it f course, lol, but probably would if I heard more of the story.

I read and reviewed Double Cross Alta. You should check out that article and let me know if you agree.

Interesting that some of you can read two books at the same time. I couldn't do that, lol.

Katherine, just read when you can't geocache ;)
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Dec 30, 2007, 10:42am UTC
Passage to Dawn by RA Salvatore.
J. G. Weddle Dec 30, 2007, 10:48am UTC
Brother Odd
Mary M. Dec 30, 2007, 10:51am UTC
I'm reading "The Gunslinger" by Stephen King, the first book in the Dark Tower series. It's well written but I'm not impressed with the story line as much as with his other work. It's sort of old west meets sci fi/alternate reality. One of his darker novels.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Dec 30, 2007, 10:56am UTC
MAD DASH b by Patricia Gaffney - and THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING by Joan Didion
August Lady Dec 30, 2007, 10:59am UTC
I'm reading 2 books, too, which I rarely do-The Big Bad City by James Patterson & The King of Colored Town by Darryl Wimberly.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 30, 2007, 11:49am UTC
I'm still reading Dean Koontz The Darkest Evening of the Year. I'm half way through it and enjoying it a lot. I'm still unpacking, finding the right place for things and taking a lot of photos, so I only read a chapter or two a day. I don't think I've ever taken this long to finish a book.
Martha D. Dec 30, 2007, 12:35pm UTC
I thought I'd recommend a book I really enjoyed for its thoughtfulness and perspective on death: Population 485 by Mike Perry. It's more of a conglomeration of essays on his experiences as a nurse and EMT in small town Midwestia, non-fiction. After I finish my current read (Little Heathens by Mildred Armstrong Kalish), which is interesting, but not entirely memorable, I plan to start EAT, PRAY, LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert, too. If anyone has already read this, can I have a hint as to it's interest level and value as lit? Thanks!
Chris Wiegard Dec 30, 2007, 12:51pm UTC
Martha- Eat pray love is, in my opinion, a book about the role of adventure in the life of a woman. As a male reader, there were times that I found it a bit hard to relate to Elizabeth Gilbert. I did find myself thinking that her obsession with Indian spirituality just seemed a bit shallow, but that's because I do not subscribe to eastern spirituality.
I could relate to her section on Italy, but that's perhaps because I lived there for a year, long ago.
I did not finish the book, so I can't tell you what I thought of her trip to Indonesia. She admitted that she has trouble knowing how to relate romantically to males- she seemed to do better with non-physical relationships, and I guess she is not alone in that.
Trudy P. Dec 30, 2007, 1:28pm UTC
Right now I'm not reading anything, but I have 3 or 4 waiting for me!
James Ciriaco Dec 30, 2007, 2:07pm UTC
I'm currently reading Henry Miller's Tropic of Capricorn. There is no basic storyline; Miller rambles in his characteristic mode of fictional autobiography, here reflecting on his younger days in New York. For a long time I was just frustrated by his writing even as I was attracted to it, but I think I understand him now; he's not a novelist, he's a prose poet. Give up your expectations about plot and character development and you'll do just fine. :)
Martha D. Dec 30, 2007, 2:18pm UTC
Thanks for the assessment, Chris. I checked out your page, very interesting!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Dec 30, 2007, 3:30pm UTC
The Looking Glass Wars
j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 30, 2007, 4:23pm UTC
I just started on Dr. Phil's Relationship rescue.....I wonder whether or not a book like this can spice up my marriage:)
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 30, 2007, 4:49pm UTC
I'm proofreading ME !!!
G. M. Lupo Dec 30, 2007, 5:00pm UTC
I'm currently reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson. It's a murder mystery.
Barbara W. Dec 30, 2007, 7:04pm UTC
I'm on page 787 of 973 of Pillars of the Earth. This is not a book I would normally pick but I'm glad I did; this is/was an excellent book. Highly recommended.
Marianne R. Dec 30, 2007, 7:43pm UTC
Hey Matt, that's a good one. I read it years ago when I first discovered James Patterson.
Baiden F. Dec 30, 2007, 7:45pm UTC
I havent read for entertainment in a long time. I read more health stuff and muscle building info.
Chris Wiegard Dec 30, 2007, 8:21pm UTC
Barbara- when you finish Pillars of the Earth, you may want to read World Without End. That is the new novel that Follett just wrote, continuing the Kingsbridge story 100 years later. 1000 pages of awesome. I posted a review to gather if you want more detail.
Yvette F. Dec 30, 2007, 9:53pm UTC
I've read a lot of mysteries by some of the authors mentioned here...James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Patricia Cornwall....but now I'm reading a non fiction book to go along with my 2008 goal to fall in love: "If You're So Wonderful, Why Are You Still Single?"
Phyllis R. Dec 30, 2007, 9:54pm UTC
The Innocent Man by John Grisham.....started it couple weeks ago but with the holidays I have slowed down. Hope to finish this week it is very interesting!! (Which I think all his books are interesting)!
Christopher K. Dec 30, 2007, 10:12pm UTC
I just started finally getting to the book i won in the great american book giveaway,called Apparitions by Raven Bower..it is pretty good so far..
my girlfriend just had to read it first,haha
Amy C. Dec 31, 2007, 7:39am UTC
Interview with a vampire anne rice I started it months ago and have not picked it up since the holidays which was around turkey day. I should start again it was going good.
→ Victoria ← Dec 31, 2007, 10:15am UTC
I'm reading one of the Dexter books by Jeff Lindsay. You might be familiar with the Dexter series on Showtime that is based on the books. The dude is bascially a serial killer with a lust to kill, but his adoptive father teaches him to only use his taste for the kill on bad people - child molesters, etc. I got the three books for Christmas from a friend of mine. They're not bad. The show strays far from the books though. I was reading an Elizabeth book before I got these and I need to finish it sometime - Elizabeth & Leicester. It was supposed to discuss the relationship between Elizabeth and Leicester, and I had thought it might mention their supposed sexual relationship, but it doesn't really delve into all that like I had expected. Disappointing. It mostly just talks about each of them separately. As you know I'm obsessed with Elizabeth and I was hoping this book would have details and facts that I didn't already know, but I'm quickly discovering that I apparently know all their is to know about Elizabeth without traveling back in time or something. LOL I need to read the newest Janet Evanovich sometime in the future. And hubby now wants me to read the Golden Compass trilogy - the books that new movie is based on. I bought them for him for birthday and he loves them.
Kimi L. Dec 31, 2007, 10:32am UTC
I am not reading anything at this moment. But I will be reading Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, by Holly Black. Happy New Year!
Sophie S. Dec 31, 2007, 11:47am UTC
Just got my book off my father, Caramelo. I can see why he liked it so much and stole it. I can't stop laughing myself.
Erika S. Dec 31, 2007, 12:54pm UTC
I'm about halfway through Blood Brothers, by Nora Roberts. It's pretty good, but then I like almost all her work.
Jaime R. Dec 31, 2007, 1:34pm UTC
Kim Harrison's "Every Which Way but Dead" - it's a fantasy series (this is the 3rd book) about a Witch & her Vampire partner who catch supernatural criminals. If you like this type of genere it's a good series.
Kimber L. Dec 31, 2007, 1:47pm UTC
I just started reading "The Darkest Evening of the Year" by Dean Koontz. So far I really like it. It opened with a dramatic rescue scene involving a domestic violence situation. Being a domestic violence survivor I love how he has drawn attention to it from a different point of view/aspect. I am only a few chapters in! I love to read though. I loved the Kimm Harrison books Jaime R. is talking about, I love Nora Roberts books as Erika S. Mentions, I want to read the Holly Black book Kimi mentions, I loved the entire Dexter series Victoria H. mentions - except I am not sure how I feel about the different direction the newest one veered off on yet!, there are many many more that interest me!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Dec 31, 2007, 2:55pm UTC
The Unauthorized Charles Shultz biography. The family tried to stop publication of the book, but it really doesn't paint the cartoonist in a bad light. He often said he was like Charlie Brown and that's basically what I'm getting out of the book.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Dec 31, 2007, 5:06pm UTC
Right now I am in between projects I'm not reading at all
William M. Dec 31, 2007, 5:15pm UTC
I'm reading one of Louis L'Amour's.
Donna Besso Dec 31, 2007, 5:35pm UTC
The Good Guy by Dean Koontz.
Swimming With The Tide O. Dec 31, 2007, 8:42pm UTC
I am reading The Wizards of Consciousness by Lynda Madden Dahl.
I bought a book at the airport last Thursday, and would normally have it finished by now....but there has been a lot going on for me.
The book is called The Dancing Girls of Lahore by: Louise Brown
It is a non-fiction book about prositution and more in the Pakistan pleasure district. SO far it has been pretty good, i'm on page 241.
She adds in a bit of pakistani lanuage here & there, and that helps to make the conversations & such more real...
Christina F. Dec 31, 2007, 11:59pm UTC
I'm reading Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis by Cara Black. It's a crime fiction novel that takes place in France. It's pretty good but I haven't been reading much lately and plan to in a couple of days when I travel down to So Cal with my sons to see my parents and my brother and his girls. I can hardly wait.
The Coil - Gayle Linds
Pam H. Jan 1, 2008, 9:03am UTC
I am with those up there that cannot read more than 1 book at a time. I have a hard time finding time to read daily w/o confusing myself with two stories. I am still reading Trace................
Pam H. Jan 1, 2008, 9:04am UTC
But!!!!!!!! I do make sure I set aside some time daily to read, for myself.
Roxanna K. Jan 1, 2008, 12:54pm UTC
I need to get back to it, but I have been reading "Son Of A Witch" the sequel to "Wicked". It's not as good in my opinion, but I do want to finish it so I can move on to Maguires other books.
ChrisJerri S. Jan 1, 2008, 6:34pm UTC
I'm reading about four books at the same time, two by Yoganada, another one by Sri Maa, and another on Buddhism.
Alie Y. Jan 1, 2008, 8:08pm UTC
I read Lying With Strangers by James Grippando and thought it was really good. So good that I read it in a 2 hour time period! It was nice to have some time off to be able to read for pleasure.

Unfortunately it is back to reality for me tomorrow and the books that I will be reading will be Federal Taxation, Microeconomics those are just two out of my four text books for this semester! :(
Alie Y. Jan 1, 2008, 8:08pm UTC
That was supposed to read 24 hour time period.

YIKES.... 2 hrs would be crazy!
carmel m. Jan 2, 2008, 8:04am UTC
Stephen King's Cell
I've been reading Gayle Linds, currently reading The Coil.
Jo C. Jan 2, 2008, 12:12pm UTC
I'm an impulse reader since I got the Kindle bookreader. Every morning I get the NY times delivered to it plus I have about 15 books in there. It weighs less than a pound and the batteries last 3 days without having to be recharged! When I run errands or drive the kids around, I have something on hand to read, freeing me from book bags and giving me 15 or more books for less than 8 ounces of weight. Ah....! Technology!
Currently on tap: Boom! By Tom Brokaw....a book on home organization.....The Kite Runner...NY times...Slate...Salon (blogs).....Steve Martin's autobiography....I just read A Twist of Lemmon (written by Jack Lemmon's son).
Jo C. Jan 2, 2008, 12:13pm UTC
P.S. If you read a lot, the bookreader could save you money in the long run as books generally cost 9.95 or less and arrive in less than 2 minutes, no shipping charges. THey are held permanently for you in storage so your library is always on tap in case you accidentally delete a book.
Jo C. Jan 2, 2008, 12:14pm UTC
The downside? I don't think we can use our Gather giftcards to get ebooks - yet. Can we?
Marianne R. Jan 2, 2008, 12:44pm UTC
Only if Borders or amazon sell ebooks Jane. Do you read the book off the screen or is it read to you?
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 2, 2008, 3:57pm UTC
I am not reading anything right now, but I'm definitely looking for something. Darling Daughter made me the most beautiful bookmarks for Christmas and I have no book to use them with!
Heather W. Jan 3, 2008, 12:40am UTC
I'm waiting for my Borders gift card to come so I can get some reading material.
Jimmy _ Jan 3, 2008, 2:13am UTC
I just picked up Indian Tribes of Ohio by Warren King Moorehead but have not started reading it. I am in the last chapter of Upper River by Skip Johnson.
DIANE D. Jan 3, 2008, 6:58am UTC
CLAPTON "THE AUTOBIOGRAPY'
Marianne M. Jan 3, 2008, 12:13pm UTC
Anywhere But Here, by Mona Simpson, the story of a wacky mother and her daughter who leave their small town life and look for success in Beverly Hills. Just discovered it was made into a movie in 1999, with Susan Sarandon playing the mom.
Mariana T. Jan 3, 2008, 1:19pm UTC
Hello there - I have a stack of old classics here - just finished reading Willa Cather O Pioneers, also read My Antonia, just now finishing a grisly book called The Evil One...not sure what I'll read next - I'm loving just hanging about reading in my flannel jammies - Have I been here before? anyway, yall have a great day - Salud.
Tiffany G. Jan 3, 2008, 7:10pm UTC
am not reading any books at the moment.. I have 2 borders gift cards I just have not gone there yet! Maybe soon!
necee t. Jan 4, 2008, 12:49am UTC
no books... just tons of stuff on Gather... love it...
Blessings to you...
Birdee F. Jan 4, 2008, 3:35am UTC
I am reading Stephanie Meyer's book New Moon (it is the 2nd book in a series with 3 books right now & there will be soon 4 books.) It's really good & they will be starting to make a movie of the 1st book in Feb 2008. Check out StephanieMeyer.com if you want to know more about the book ;o)...has something to do with vampires, werewolves, etc haha
Bjornar L. Jan 4, 2008, 2:43pm UTC
Currently dealing with "The United States of Europe" by T.R.Reid. Due to my European heritage it provides an interesting perspective of the US-Europe relationship and its challenges.
paula h. Jan 5, 2008, 12:55pm UTC
what to expect when your expecting....just info on pregnancy
Barbary C. Jan 5, 2008, 8:11pm UTC
I plan to go to the library next Tuesday and look for the new Ken Haruf book.

Thank you, Marianne, for your recent comment on my work.
fog g. Jan 6, 2008, 1:05am UTC
wow, some others in the middle of Koontz books, cool...i am reading "twilight eyes" by koontz... the 34 koontz novel for me since July---guess i am on a kick. Wrote to him about his style of writing, he wrote a nice note back. very nice man, hell of a writer.

his stories are all just different enough to be interesting and never the same.

the "Odd Thomas" series, my favorites.
Birdee F. Jan 21, 2008, 1:27am UTC
I am now on Stephanie Meyer's second book & it is more about Werewolves haha I am not as impressed with this book as I was the last one (about Vampires) and so it is taking me a lot longer to get through it LOL. I just hope I can get through it & I hear the next book is AWESOME ;o) Her other book is coming out in the Fall (the 4th one..I am on the 2nd now).
Birdee F. Jan 21, 2008, 1:29am UTC
opps I see I just commented & said I was reading this book...welllllll it isn't as good as the last one, but you have to read it to understand the series haha!
Mary P. Sep 3, 2008, 7:38pm UTC
Just read Kathy Reich's new one-Devil Bones. Temperance Brennan is my hero! I did read the newish Kate Scarpetta-they are getting a bit too dark for my taste but I will keep reading them!

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