Hey!! Let's get some action going! What are we reading?

[jgaiser]

Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

That was a great series, one of those that you can't help but finish immediately. Some don't like the third book as much as the first two, but I thought they were all great.

I'm always intrigued by the 1 and 2-star customer reviews on otherwise seemingly popular novels. In the case of "The Hunger Games", there are a bit over 50 1 and 2 stars out of almost 1500 reviews. Most are of the "Oh the horror" type. One or two accusations of plagiarism, adults complaining it was too childish, etc. etc.

For myself, I'll just move on to the next in the series.

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

I just finished Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Potzsch. It was one of the Kindle freebies last month. First, it is not about the daughter, which makes a misleading impression.

BUT the book is terrific. It is based on the author's ancestors, who were a dynasty of hangmen.

The story is a murder mystery involving witch trials, torture, and compassion and love. It is a meaty book, 448 pages for the paperback. I begrudged having to put it down to eat or sleep. The story is gripping, and the history comes alive.

I recommend this book to everyone.

Hangman's Daughter looks great. Thanks for the tip.

Steve

[Fbone]

Finally finished The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. I figured out who did it from the start although not how the murder was accomplished.

Now reading Foundation by Asimov.
Next will be Ender's Game by Card.

All paper library books.

[SeaBookGuy]

More non-fiction from yours truly ...

In the old days (pre-World War II) air travel between England and Australia took 14 days, including 35 airports in 17 countries. In the mid-80's, Alexander Frater re-traces that route in his book Beyond the Blue Horizon: on the track of Imperial Airways, my current library book (all 430 hardcover pages of it!).

If you're at all interested in travel narrative, I can highly recommend two of his books that might be easier
to obtain: Tales from the Torrid Zone: Travels in the Deep Tropics and Chasing the Monsoon: A Modern Pilgrimage Through India.

For an e-book, I've started The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time. A strange, though compelling, story ... and author!

[lilac_jive]

I just finished "Espresso Shot" by Cleo Coyle (blasting through this series!) and now I'm going to start "Booked to Die" by John Dunning.

[GraceKrispy]

I just finished our very own Holly Hook's "Tempest." It's a ya novel, and a quick, fun read. Of course I reviewed it here

[phenomshel]

Just finished "Good Tidings" by Terri Reid, a local (to me) author. The book is set in Freeport, IL (just down the road from me), and my town gets a cursory mention. This is the second in the Mary O'Reilly Paranormal series, I think I mentioned the first one here too. Excellent fast read.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

But next up for me is the January 2011 issue of Asimov's SF magazine.

Which was as good as usual. Rather worrying to see that the circulation is still dropping, and is now in the mid to low 20,000s

Next something I bought today on a whim at Fictionwise, with their 50% off coupon, for $2.76.

The Soapmaster's Apprentice by Geoff Geauterre. It seems like a fun humorous SF/Fantasy story.

I've not come across this author before.

[Latinandgreek]

On to book 9 of the Amber Chronicles, "Knight of Shadows". What a great series.

[columbus]

I'm about halfway through *The Pillars of the Earth*, Ken Follett, (from the library). Not exactly breathtaking, but overall an interesting and excellent read. I'm very likely to read the follow up.

It is easy to see why it was turned into a mini-series.

[Loreta]

I love James Patterson, and just finished the 3rd book in the Micheal Bennet series.. Waiting for the next one to come out. Would love to read it as an e-book. just got my I-Pad and havent downloaded anything yet..

[DixieGal]

Hi loreta! Have you gotten iBooks and the Kindle apps downloaded yet? You are going to enjoy your iPad! And be sure to keep an eye on the forums, because nearly every day, a couple of very dedicated bargain hunters post the day's freebies. With your iPad, you can download all of the. Various reading apps and then get books from anywhere.

[Loreta]

I didnt know I could use Kindle for my Ipad. so canI use any e books for the Ipad?

[DixieGal]

Pretty much yes. All of the booksellers have their free reading apps, so that you can buy their books. So if you find a book cheaper at Barnes and Noble, for instance, than the price at Fictionwise, then you buy it and it downloads directly to your iPad. I use iBooks and Kindle almost exclusively, but that is just my own preference.

You have nearly limitless flexibility with your iPad. I would suggest that you get a couple of the apps (iBooks, Kindle, Nook) and try out the free books that come with them. That will help you get an idea of which apps are most comfortable to your own reading style.

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Pretty much yes. All of the booksellers have their free reading apps, so that you can buy their books. So if you find a book cheaper at Barnes and Noble, for instance, than the price at Fictionwise, then you buy it and it downloads directly to your iPad. I use iBooks and Kindle almost exclusively, but that is just my own preference.

You have nearly limitless flexibility with your iPad. I would suggest that you get a couple of the apps (iBooks, Kindle, Nook) and try out the free books that come with them. That will help you get an idea of which apps are most comfortable to your own reading style.

Totally agree with this--I have a netbook and this is what I do! I use books on the knob (blogspot) and dailycheapreads.com to find bargains (not like I need more books, but yanno...)

Maria