09-28-2023, 09:14 AM | #31531 | |
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Horror is all I read pretty much or crime novels like James Patterson books. I like Mystery with a supernatural twist to it or scary sci-fi. Only type of book i truly hate is one of sports and romance novels |
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09-29-2023, 06:47 AM | #31532 |
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09-29-2023, 01:52 PM | #31533 |
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Interestingly, it IS available in North America as an Audible book. But no eBook so far as I can tell.
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09-29-2023, 03:37 PM | #31534 |
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I skipped through Misery. A few nonsense chapters Reading Baltimore Blues by Laura Lippman.
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09-30-2023, 03:36 PM | #31535 |
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This year has not been a good year for reading. About 1/3 to 1/2 of my picks I skipped thew chapters here and there because I got bored. They were good books but could not captivate my attention. Maybe 2024 will be better. About 18 of the 48 read so far I truly read all the way 100%.
I probably need to set realistic goals so I will be tempted to invest in a book more. Perhaps 2 books a month for books 0-550 pages and 1 book a month for those books that are really long like 600 pages+ Last edited by HLS; 09-30-2023 at 03:52 PM. |
10-01-2023, 02:28 PM | #31536 | |
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Currently reading Mistworld by Simon Green. I loved Man with the Golden Torc, but was only so-so on book 1 of the Nightside, which was his original claim to fame. This one is science fiction. It's been unread in my library since 2013, so time! |
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10-01-2023, 04:45 PM | #31537 | |
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Then I read the first of Seanan McGuire's Incryptid series, Discount Armageddon. Another fun urban fantasy series, but (as far as I can see) a different universe to her October Daye series, which is good. |
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10-01-2023, 05:02 PM | #31538 |
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I am reading Mexican Gothic. Finally a good book so far
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10-04-2023, 02:14 PM | #31539 |
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I'm debating reading or listening to Emily Wilson's new translation of The Iliad. I would not normally listen to it, but I am SORELY tempted by the great Audra McDonald.
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10-04-2023, 02:34 PM | #31540 |
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A really good narrator can transform a book. If you're a big fan of Audra McDonald, then do a quick sample listen. If it sounds right? Go for it.
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10-04-2023, 02:40 PM | #31541 |
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In addition to mexican Gothic I am also reading A history of fear. Both are real good so far.
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Oh, I've listened to a sample. I'm just not sure if I want to shell out $37 for it. We don't do audible in this house.
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