Happiness is 2 good books

leebase · 12-05-2011, 10:40 AM

Happiness is being in the middle of two good books at the same time. One, an audio book for the car, and the other for reading.

I'm just finishing up Outlander on audio (28 cd's) and 1634 - The Bavarian Chrisis via ebook.

Lee

BoiseShan · 12-05-2011, 12:10 PM

Agreed!

DiapDealer · 12-05-2011, 12:24 PM

Agreed in principle! But not in specifics.

carpetmojo · 12-05-2011, 01:41 PM

Seconded

leebase · 12-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Yeah....I wouldn't think MY two current pleasures would be someone else's. Still, it's just HARD to find books AT ALL that are satisfying (IMHO, and one of the reasons I like series). I've felt it difficult to get into a good book the last few months.

And now I'm in TWO at the same time. Which is nice

Lee

Samantha Cain · 12-05-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leebase

Still, it's just HARD to find books AT ALL that are satisfying (IMHO, and one of the reasons I like series). I've felt it difficult to get into a good book the last few months.

I concur! But this might be because I've been focused on writing?? I am also in the middle of two series. Almost at the end of series A that I'm reading and three away from the end of series B that I'm listening to in audio format. It is quite an exciting feeling to get to choose... "Hmmmm which world would I like to immerse myself in today?"

And I'm already on my way to finding a replacement read for when I've finished reading the final book in series A... I'm a sucker for romance & drama series - any suggestions?

Chi Cygni · 12-05-2011, 03:01 PM

For me one fat juicy book at a time, preferably 500 pages. And no audiobooks, I tried twice, it doesn't do it for me.

Samantha, maybe you will like "The Seamstress" by Maria Duenas. But it is a stand alone book. Some 500 pages and I couldn't put it down.

leebase · 12-05-2011, 03:50 PM

Sorry, all my series' fall under Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Military Sci-Fi, Historical Sci-Fi, and a couple fantasy (Harry Potter, LOTR).

Thrillers: Grisham's legal series, Patterson's Alex Cross, Lee Child's Jack Reacher
Sci-fi: Dune, Ender's Game, Foundation
Military Sci-Fi: Honor Harrington, Prince Rogers, Safehold
Historical Sci-Fi: 1632

Lee

Apache · 12-05-2011, 04:37 PM

I can only listen to audio books while I am driving. If I am listening otherwise I fall asleep and miss big chunks.
Apache

JSWolf · 12-05-2011, 04:49 PM

According to Linus, happiness is a warm blanket.

Happiness is reading something enjoyable. Plain and simple.

ragwitch · 12-08-2011, 08:07 AM

Yeah! when i'm reading a book i feel like i'm meeting a new friend and it's kind of fascinating because i can actually feel that i'm in someone else's world.. a good book is a great escape from reality

leebase · 12-08-2011, 10:26 AM

I too listen to audiobooks mostly while driving...or when I'm out for a walk. Otherwise, I too fall asleep while listening.

That's why it's nice for me to be in TWO good books....one for driving, and one for when I can actually read.

Lee

Samantha Cain · 12-09-2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

For me one fat juicy book at a time, preferably 500 pages. And no audiobooks, I tried twice, it doesn't do it for me.

Samantha, maybe you will like "The Seamstress" by Maria Duenas. But it is a stand alone book. Some 500 pages and I couldn't put it down.

I'll definitely have to check it out! Even if it isn't a series, I can always use that as an in-between read! Thanks for the suggestion

supermighty · 12-09-2011, 04:00 PM

When I read two books at once, one is a fiction book and one is non-fiction.

I get mixed up if I read two fiction, or two non-fiction at the same time. And invariably one, or both, go unfinished.

12-05-2011, 10:40 AM	#1
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Happiness is 2 good books Happiness is being in the middle of two good books at the same time. One, an audio book for the car, and the other for reading. I'm just finishing up Outlander on audio (28 cd's) and 1634 - The Bavarian Chrisis via ebook. Lee

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leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Yeah....I wouldn't think MY two current pleasures would be someone else's. Still, it's just HARD to find books AT ALL that are satisfying (IMHO, and one of the reasons I like series). I've felt it difficult to get into a good book the last few months. And now I'm in TWO at the same time. Which is nice Lee

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Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	For me one fat juicy book at a time, preferably 500 pages. And no audiobooks, I tried twice, it doesn't do it for me. Samantha, maybe you will like "The Seamstress" by Maria Duenas. But it is a stand alone book. Some 500 pages and I couldn't put it down.

12-05-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Sorry, all my series' fall under Thrillers, Sci-Fi, Military Sci-Fi, Historical Sci-Fi, and a couple fantasy (Harry Potter, LOTR). Thrillers: Grisham's legal series, Patterson's Alex Cross, Lee Child's Jack Reacher Sci-fi: Dune, Ender's Game, Foundation Military Sci-Fi: Honor Harrington, Prince Rogers, Safehold Historical Sci-Fi: 1632 Lee

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Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,259 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I can only listen to audio books while I am driving. If I am listening otherwise I fall asleep and miss big chunks. Apache

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ragwitch Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 32890 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: none	Yeah! when i'm reading a book i feel like i'm meeting a new friend and it's kind of fascinating because i can actually feel that i'm in someone else's world.. a good book is a great escape from reality

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leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	I too listen to audiobooks mostly while driving...or when I'm out for a walk. Otherwise, I too fall asleep while listening. That's why it's nice for me to be in TWO good books....one for driving, and one for when I can actually read. Lee

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12-09-2011, 04:00 PM	#14
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	When I read two books at once, one is a fiction book and one is non-fiction. I get mixed up if I read two fiction, or two non-fiction at the same time. And invariably one, or both, go unfinished.