Me first. I've got three books going right now.
1. A really heavy religious book. I've always got one of these handy, for when I'm in the mood.
2. THE MAP OF TRUE PLACES. It was on the RAPID READ shelf at the library. Those books are usually pretty good, so I just grabbed it. I'm about 1/3 through and am still undecided on how much I'm digging it, but will continue reading.
3. THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN. JONATHON recommended this one. The first couple chapters I wasn't really loving, but now I am hooooked. I was reading it at about 3:30 AM this morning, because some poor screaming animal woke me up. Something was in labor or being killed. I didn't go check on it. Call me crazy.
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Right now I'm reading a crime novel by Johan Theorin (don't think it's translated to English yet) and a math book on finite element methods for partial differential equations. Also, I have wiped the dust off the book I re-read on the beach every summer: The Gambler by Dostoyevsky, one of the coolest books ever written >:)
Cold As Heaven
Just finished Chelsea Handler's, "Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang." Why? I adore her practically more than life itself. I loved her first two books, and she makes me laugh out loud while reading, which is one of the greatest gifts available in life.
Next up: Allison Winn Scotch's, "The One That I Want," which is headed my way via the lovely Daisy Whitney. ;-)
I really want to read #3 and Debra's Chelsea Handler book.
I just finished Club Dead by Charlaine Harris and am going to then continue with my MG streak that I started on Spring Break. I have about 5 from the library that I plan to whip through this week including more Beverly Cleary and Andrew Clements.
The Glass Castle, because I need some adult literature in my life.
Nothing, I am having serious trouble finding books that will hold my attention. I found Virginia Andrew's Heaven at the marina's laundry room and was going to read it, but accidentally left it on the boat. The last book I read was Dan Browns's The Lost Symbol. It was a lecture but I was curious enough to find out where it was going.
Nomad by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. It the new sequel to her first book Inifdel. She had to be one of the most courageous women on earth and is certainly high on my list of most admired persons.
I have Fly Birdie Fly, Dead Threads, and Wiff and Dirty George on my nightstand...
I am reading THE RED PYRAMID, by Rick Riordan because I love PJ&O, but I do not care for this new book...yet. I am glad you're reading Alexie, isn't it just mind-bogglingly amazing?
I'm reading Peace Like A River by Leif Enger. It is my third time reading it, but when it caught my eye sitting there on my bookshelf, I just had to indulge. Yes, it's one of those books.
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest. Love me some Stieg.
I'm reading The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke. I'm loving how New Orleans is not just the background, it's almost like a character in the book.
I'm also reading Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction and The Awakening by L. J. Smith.
I'm going to get Will Grayson, Will Grayson because Jon recommended it and gave it a great review! I'm reading tons of YA books right now (seriously I have a list of about 50 or more) that my blog readers recommended to me! So far my favorite has been Hunger Games/Catching Fire and Feed!
I read THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY a few months ago. It was one of those really surprising books for me. I hated it for the first few chapters (it was just so depressing!), but it was an uplifting interesting story in the end.
I just finished Sara Zarr's SWEETHEARTS, which was another surprise. I thought it would be a light teen read, but it was actually pretty meaty. I really enjoyed it.
I've been meaning to read ABSOLUTELY TRUE... thanks for the reminders.
I just read CUT by Patricia McCormick, and I'm currently reading UNDER THE WOLF, UNDER THE DOG by Adam Rapp. Both take place in rehab, woo!
Great post- I went to bed with coyote's howling last night. *Shudder*
Right now I am trying to get through "Tiger in the Smoke" - a classic mystery novel from the 50's for my readings in genre.
COLD AS HEAVEN: I've just put THE GAMBLER on hold at the library...the subtitle is A NASTY NOEVL? Hmmmm. I'll let you know what I think when I read it. I've got to get to your blog! Things are nuts here, with all the kids out of school.
DEBRA: You and Chelsea! I had never even heard of her until I read your query letter for your first novel. Remember? Anyway, the woman is hilarious from what I've seen.
KELLY: I'm having to force myself to read outside of MG and YA...such great others in those genres! And now I've got to get the FAT VAMPIRE book I first heard about from you and is popping up everywhere now on the www.
TRACY: When you're done with GLASS CASTLE, go to the author's site...before interviewing her, I did a lot of research and I remember seeing video of her mom and her art. Interesting.
OCEAN GIRL: A book in a laundry room...what a great place for one, if you think about it. You wrote that sentence and I could FEEL the place... you know that unique laundry room feel and smell.
POLLY: I don't remember you mentioning that book at the book club. Will have to get hands on it. Aren't we so lucky to have such a great library system? And me with all the free books, too...must count blessings!
SHARON: I like your titles! Have you been to PAUL MICHAEL MURPHY'S blog lately? He has this fun post about titling books and people have got some crazy stuff up. Excellent post.
JONATHON: I'm recommending it in the column underthe guise of it's a NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER, but even with that, I probably wouldn't have loved it as much if it weren't for your enthusiam. And have you been to Axie's site? So much of the book is inspired from his own life. Dude. Similar to my upbringing in many ways...made me cry, that part.
TESS: I need to read that book again. Loved it, but it's been awhile. Note. To. Self.
LITTLE MS J: I would've guessed the Stieg thing about you!!!!
Sherman Alexie (Absolutly True Diary...) Is amazing. He came on the scene years ago w/a fantastic film, "Smoke Signals", which he wrote & (I think) directed. Then I think he had short stories in "The New Yorker." In search of literary grounding, I've been reading some Tolstoy short stories.
BRIGITA: Interesting variety. I've never been to New Orleans, but I've liked every book I've read with the city as a setting.
DENA: Oldest Daughter and I reeeeaaaallly like the HUNGER GAMES series...so fun when you can share books with family.
NATALIE: I didn't like the first few chapters, either. But after those few, I really liked. Can't decide what impact the cartoons had...I wonder if the original intention was to sort of soften the text with them. If so, that didn't work, as the cartoons were sometimes harsh. Hmmm.
SARAH: I can't think of one rehab book I've read...now that's really something for me. Will have to get to one.
NANCY: Last night I awoke to TWO OWLS TALKING TO EACH OTHER! Cool title, TIGER IN THE SMOKE...but now I have all that pesky critique reading for "school." Husband keeps calling me "school girl."
ROBERT: I didn't do any research on Alexie until after reading the book. That's usually how I operate, but I wish my MO was different in this case...would've made it seem even more real to me.
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