What are you currently reading??

**Novice** · December 28th, 2009, 09:22 AM

I would be reading the first Sookie Stackhouse book, if I could find where I put it...

**buttmunch** · December 28th, 2009, 03:22 PM

I got a couple of really bad thrillers for Christmas from mr. butt's aunt. I may dip into them this week, if only to see how bad they are.

**cmmdee** · December 28th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by kingcap72

^^Which Alex Cross book?

7th Heaven is part of that Women's Murder Club series. I've never read any of those books before, but this one is good.

I, Alex Cross

I read the first book (and maybe the second) in that murder club series and really enjoyed it. I think they even made a show about it, King. He writes really well.

**kingcap72** · December 28th, 2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by cmmdee

I, Alex Cross

I read the first book (and maybe the second) in that murder club series and really enjoyed it. I think they even made a show about it, King. He writes really well.

I just finished 7th Heaven. Great book. The thing I love about Patterson's writing is that his books move along at a solid clip with no slow or dull spots. The only thing is, I get pissed when I'm finished with his books, because I'm so involved in the story that I want it to continue. The best writers always leave you hungry for more.

**cmmdee** · December 29th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by kingcap72

The only thing is, I get pissed when I'm finished with his books, because I'm so involved in the story that I want it to continue.

That's funny

Yeah there are some books I read and re-read all the time cause they're written so well. It's like candy, you know? My fave of his books is Kiss the Girls. I seriously could not read that book in a room by myself or in the dark. I was scaaaared!

**kingcap72** · December 29th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by cmmdee

That's funny

Yeah there are some books I read and re-read all the time cause they're written so well. It's like candy, you know? My fave of his books is Kiss the Girls. I seriously could not read that book in a room by myself or in the dark. I was scaaaared!

I can't remember if Kiss the Girls or Along Came a Spider was the first Patterson book I read. And I've re-read a few of his books, too. Like candy is the perfect description. But I think my all-time favorite Patterson book is 'Jack & Jill.' I've re-read that book a few times. One of the best political thrillers I've ever read and the best Alex Cross book I've read so far.

**dowcat** · December 29th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Right now I'm reading "People of the book" by Geraldine Brooks..

**sputnik** · December 30th, 2009, 09:40 AM

^^^^
i saw that at borders last time i was in the miami airport. it looked interesting and i came close to buying it. how is it?

**nana55** · January 7th, 2010, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by 30isthenewblack

I've just read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It's set in 1962 in Mississippi and it's written in first person from three people's point of view; a 22 year old aspiring Caucasian writer and two African American workers (the help). The writer convinces two women primarily to help her write a book about their experiences and how they are treated and eventually ten others follow and tell their story and the book is published.

This is one of my favorite books this year. Also the Guernsey sweet potato ...... whatever, weird title great book. I just started Stephen King's new book, "Under the dome". Light reading but always fun.

**msdeb** · January 7th, 2010, 06:14 PM

Tuesdays with Morrie. Its been on my shelf for a LONG time, and i dont know why i hadn't read it. Very good book.

**A*O** · January 7th, 2010, 06:25 PM

"Ordinary Thunderstorms" by William Boyd. A thriller and I can't put it down.

**NVash** · January 9th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Novice

I would be reading the first Sookie Stackhouse book, if I could find where I put it...

Im struggling through trying to finish this. I dont like it, not at all. Im all for female heroines and vampire tales, Anita Blake before all the sex comes to mind, but this... this... I dont know. Maybe I just dont like Sookie. Dont like Bill much either. Matter of fact, I think that could be the problem. I dont really like anyone in this tale. And Im about tired of reading sex scenes between her and Bill.

I kinda had the same problem with the first Dexter book, except I finished that. I loved it all the way to the end but the ending, Im skeptical about picking up another Dexter book.

Currently Im reading 'Hefnerland' by Jill Ann Spaulding. Seemed like an interesting enough book when I first picked it up.
Hefnerland
Heres the blog where its all online, or you can just Google search and download it. Its apparently an EBook that later became an actual book titled 'Upstairs', IIRC. Whats even more interesting is...
E! Online Insider Community: Hefnerland the Book "Download it for ...
Everyones reaction to it over at EOnline.

**buttmunch** · January 9th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by msdeb

Tuesdays with Morrie. Its been on my shelf for a LONG time, and i dont know why i hadn't read it. Very good book.

Is it as good as I've heard? Everyone raved about it when it came out.

I'm re-reading some old favorites as my head just can't seem to get around anything new. I got some crappy thrillers from an Aunt-in-law that I just can't face. Anyone have some good suggestions?

**Penny Lane** · January 10th, 2010, 03:56 AM

We had to read 'Tuesdays With Morrie' in my right to life class.. I guess because of the situation Morrie is in (dont want to spoil it).. it's an OK book, nothing mindblowing. I didn't like 'The 5 People You Meet In Heaven' much, either.. Mitch Albom comes across as too cheesy/inspirational to me.