What Are You Reading at the Moment?

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Subject: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Aug 14 2006, 08:10

First topic message reminder :

is this ok for a topic? the music one had one so i thought it would be ok!

What are you reading at the moment? I am reading a series of unfortunate events at the moment which is quite good!

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Feb 23 2007, 21:42

I'm also reading some book called Ann of Ava for school

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 02 2007, 18:16

I'm reading 2 books actually.
One is in French: HP and the Goblet of Fire.
The other one in English: The Fair Folk.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 02 2007, 20:58

i'm reading Invisible Monsters (along with natalie! woohoo, one of our favorite songs is based off it)

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 02 2007, 23:31

She stole it. xD
Well, I'm reading Invisible Monsters by Chuck P. too. How the hell do you spell his last name anyways...xD

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sat Mar 03 2007, 14:35

(ummm...language natalie...i think Heck is prefered What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 410894

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i got to chapter 11 last night!..it's so strange....

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sat Mar 03 2007, 14:40

I just finished a really great book called "Anybody Out There?" by Marian Keyes. I've always avoided her books, because I thought they'd be brainless chick lit, but I really enjoyed this one.

It's about Anna, and opens at her parents house in Ireland, where she appears to be recovering from an accident. She's anxious to get back to New York, but we don't know why. We also don't know what caused her injuries. The first part is a mystery until we find out the reason, which is then explored in the latter part.

I think I'm going to look out some more of Keyes' books, because I very much enjoyed "Anybody Out There?"

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 00:41

Lol at first I was avoiding them as well, but then I accidentally began reading one and it was hilariously funny. I forget which one that was though...but I saw she has a new book out ...I think it's called watermelon and I flipped through it in the store and had to bite my lip to keep from laughing out loud so I'm gonna keep an eye out for that book.

She's just so sarcastic sometimes...like this line is typical of her to write (and she did write something similar in watermelon, I just can't remember the exact wording) "The day dawned bright and cold. I know this because I was rudely awoken at exactly dawn..."

Mwahahaha. Soo many writers use the first part of that sentence, but not that many use the second part XD

EDIT: Oh and I recently began an excellent series by Justine Larbalestier. The first book is called Magic or Madness and the second book is Magic Lessons. These books are really interesting and immediately draw you into the plot. I loved them both.

Then I looked up her info in the back, and checked out her acknowledgements, and guess what? She's Scott westerfeld's wife. Hehee. I had made a note to read her books, and then I completely forgot about it. Anyway but the fates pushed her books my way and they really are good. Not as awesome as Uglies, but pretty darn good anyway.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 05:24

i'm currently reading HBP again ^^

but i'm also reading uglies by scott westerfield

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 05:51

I'm reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera for school

At least that was the plan XD lol

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 16:58

I'm just debating whether to re-read Noughts & Crosses, or re-read the Adrian Mole books...

Do I go with the former, which is quite a sad and depressing story, or the latter, which is a very funny account of growing up in 1980's England?

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 17:16

Ohh the funny one! Read the funny one! Don't be sad XD

hmm maybe I should reread some of Meg cabot's books...

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 08 2007, 18:56

I'm reading this book series called "Fearless"

It's about a girl who was born without the fear gene. It's really addicting! I love it!

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 09 2007, 00:14

who's the author? (so that I can check it up and read it--it sounds interesting XD)

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 09 2007, 03:46

I decided to read the Adrian Mole books, so that is what I'm reading at the moment :D

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 09 2007, 06:15

Right now I'm not ready anything, but next week (during my week off) I'm gonna have to read:

Life is Elsewhere by Milan Kundera

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera (I just realized I have an essay to write about that one so I'd better read it after all XD)

99 F by Frederic Beigbeder

The most beautiful story of the world by a whole bunch of people (that's for my astronomy class so meh..)

The Hours by Michael Cunningham (I'm actually looking forward to that one)

And another book for my philosophy class (*groans*) which I don't know the translation of but you know... philosophy... *shrugs*

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Fri Mar 09 2007, 16:36

streams of silver wrote:: who's the author? (so that I can check it up and read it--it sounds interesting XD)

The author of Fearless is Francine Pascal. (It's a bit dul in the beginning, but as you get into it, it gets better....trust me! lol)

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Mar 11 2007, 13:25

blah they told me the same thing about the His dark materials trilogy...and they were right, it did get interesting, but if I put down the book I couldn't summon the interest to pick it up again. I'm still stuck somewhere in the middle of the series. *hides from pullman fans*

anyway but I will give it a try, thanks holly.

I just read Stolen Voices by Ellen Dee Davidson and it was really interesting. It's sort of a futuristic world like the one in specials, but a very different world. It develops quite nicely, leaves you interested the entire time, has a good ending that ties up almost everything but leaves some stuff to your imagination, and best of all, IT ISN'T A SERIES! Merlin, I was getting a bit tired of every good book I picked up turning out to be a series, (specials, twilight, aGaTB, etc) and then I had to wait years to read the ending. *clears throat* this DOES include HP. mwahahaha. *runs off*

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Mar 12 2007, 11:39

I'm still reading Adrian Mole, and after that I will read the sequel, but I've ordered a Marian Keyes book (having enjoyed that other one so much), and a book called "The Time Traveler's Wife" by I can't remember...

I'll let you know what I think of them when I'm done.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 22 2007, 13:46

At the moment I am reading "An Earthly Knight"

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 22 2007, 15:12

At the moment I am reading "Sushi For Beginners" by Marian Keyes, and coming up after that I've got "The Other Side of the Story" by Keyes and "The Time Traveller's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger.

Hehe, I think I am going to have to make my way through all of Keye's books, now that I've discovered what a great author she is.

Ooh, and the other day I read "The Undomestic Goddess" by Sophie Kinsella. I wrote a review of it for Ciao, but I won't bored you unless you really want to read it, so I'll put it under spoiler tags :D

Spoiler:

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 22 2007, 15:14

i'm not reading anything yet.

as soon as elly brings me specials though i will.

XD

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 22 2007, 15:36

omg, I really want to read that book! At the moment, I'm reading "The Young Elizabeth" by Alison Powell... I might be getting her name wrong though... I don't remember. I have this huge project in all 5 subjects called Living History. my history person is Elizabeth the First...

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Mar 22 2007, 19:15

I'm reading

Wicked: Witch & Curse

at the moment. It's teh first two books in one What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 436937

I can't remember the two authors though. :/

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sat Mar 24 2007, 20:15

ohh amy on your recommendation I read Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes and it was MUCH better than I expected. It was funny and sad and so real, somehow. It was so excellent, I was crying by the sad parts (which doesn't mean much I suppose, since the smallest things are making me cry lately...but that's another story XD) but more importantly it made me laugh out loud at the funny parts.

I was reading it late at night and everyone was asleep so I had to muffle my laughter but anyway. By my judgement if a book makes me laugh, then it's excellent. It was boring once or twice, during some of her work days and a few of the letters her mum sent her, but I loved her wacky, slightly messed-up family because that just made them realistic.

The ending was good as well, although I thought that

Spoiler:

was overdoing it just a bit.

But overall it was a great book and I highly recommend it.

(But just for the record, I read 'sushi for beginners' a while ago and most of it was a load of boring rubbish.)

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Mar 25 2007, 17:55

At the moment, I am reading "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood. It's pretty funny to watch people stare at the sight of me carrying a simply HUMUNGOUS book around at school all the time, but it's fun XD

I feel like it takes a certain type of mature mentality to understand a book like this... (And no, I'm not talking about having the ahh-mazing ability to walk and take a drink of soda at the same time... which one of my friends actually cannot do XD) the kind that has an adult-level mind that can fully comprehend and appreciate the book.

It's about a middle-aged woman named Elaine Risley, who has come back to her hometown in persuit of her career as a painter. There she dwells on memories of the past... painful memories of her childhood, that scarred her for life, that she just cant seem to let go of. Her strongest memories are of Cordelia, who was the leader of a trio of girls who were both very cruel and very kind to young Elaine, in ways that tint Elaine's perceptions of relationships and her world—not to mention her art—into the character's middle years.

It is very in depth and draws you in from the first line... "Time is not a line, but a dimension, like the demension of space." When I started reading, what attracted me to it was because it was as if she was trying to figure out time, which I try to do a lot. I was attracted to it, because Elaine Risley is sort of how I sort of see myself someday... because I know I will be obsessed with memories of the past, only I'll be wanting to go back. What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 436937

I would reccomend this book to people who think they can handle it! It's very in-depth and intellectual and I am enjoying it so far ^.^

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Mar 26 2007, 04:49

Quote :: (But just for the record, I read 'sushi for beginners' a while ago and most of it was a load of boring rubbish.)

I loved that one! I thought it was really good, in fact I preferred it to Anybody Out There. I didn't really like Lisa, but Ashling and Clodagh's story's were great. Plus, I liked the setting of a magazine environment.

I also read The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes, and that was great as well, set in the world of book publishing. Although I get the feeling I sympathised with the wrong character; I think we're meant to feel for Lily, but I really didn't like her lol.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Mar 26 2007, 05:37

So many good books I have to read now! When am I gonna get it all done?!?! lol XD I just read The Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer... it's the 5th Artemis Fowl book and it's really really really good What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 436937

! I love it! Does anyone know if there'll be a 6th book?

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Tue Mar 27 2007, 11:35

Well, um, right now I've reverted to my childhood :D

Sharon and I were talking about Enid Blyton books the other day, and it made me nostalgic, so I had to go and find some and re-read them. So yes, I'm re-reading Enid Blyton books (Malory Towers) and I'm proud to!

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Apr 05 2007, 07:34

I'm reading Twiliiiiight! *dances*

I <3 Edward!

mwahaha! I love it! What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 13

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Apr 16 2007, 12:43

I'm now reading "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger, and I'm about half way through. It's very good so far, I'd definitely recommend it.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Apr 16 2007, 16:40

I am reading Septimus Heap: Magyk

Horcrux Hunt Riddle #10
He looks in the mirror,
And what then stares out?
A pirate or rich man,
A freak filled with doubt.
Twice sweet-toothed,
And once married dead,
He’s very good looking,
So said, in his thread.

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I'm reading Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 436937

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Tue Apr 17 2007, 05:05

well, I finished "To kill a mockingbird" - loved it! And now.... well, I'll have to start something else... but I'm not yet sure, what....

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Tue Apr 17 2007, 11:38

Nothing at the moment...

I'm waiting for a couple of books to be delivered, and then I will be reading either "Rachel's Holiday" or "Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married" by Marian Keyes. I think they're the last of Keyes' books I have to read lol.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Tue Apr 17 2007, 12:42

Well, our Swedish teacher forced us to read a book she had picked out for each of us, 'something suitable..' Of course I had to get a very boring book, which is clearly written to a boy and is just.... BORING!!!! >__<

Anyway, it's "Kim Novak badade aldrig i Genesarets sjö" by Håkan Nesser. It's a book written by a Swedish guy (duhh?) and is placed in the beginning of the 60s... *falls asleep* And I'm supposed to read it and comment on it and gaaah... i'm on page 130 of 247... xD

I DON'T WANNA READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

...

Point made clear? Yes? Good. ^^

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Tue Apr 17 2007, 12:47

Duck the Duck wrote:: Well, um, right now I've reverted to my childhood :D

Sharon and I were talking about Enid Blyton books the other day, and it made me nostalgic, so I had to go and find some and re-read them. So yes, I'm re-reading Enid Blyton books (Malory Towers) and I'm proud to!

And so you should be proud! hehe I would read them again if I could find them.

SilverLady wrote:: I'm reading Twiliiiiight! *dances*

I <3 Edward!

mwahaha! I love it!

And me too me too! The book arrived this afternoon and although Ive only got to chapter 6 so far I love it and Edward is sooo lovely (and weirdly reminds me of Snape hehe)

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Wed Apr 18 2007, 13:26

I'm reading the Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella and I love it! I already read Shopaholic and Sister but the Undomestic Goddess is SO much funnier and better!

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Wed Apr 18 2007, 13:42

I laughed out loud so many times when I read The Undomestic Goddess. There was one particular moment that killed me, but for the life of me I can't remember which part it was.

I *think* it was when

Spoiler:

But yeah, that is a hilarious book.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Apr 19 2007, 12:09

lol I can't think of any moment that particularly made me laugh. I was just laughing every ten pages or so. it's undeniable chick lit, though...which has changed my opinion of chick lit. after all, aren't I a chick? XD

oh and I forgot to mention this book: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak cause I read it a couple weeks ago when I was away. This book is SO SO good. I recommend it to everyone. It's basically about WWII and the Holocaust.

It's narrated by Death, and it's written differently and more originally than any book I've ever read. There are these cute illustrations that characters 'made'...Merlin, now I'm rambling. Just read this book. Cause it's one of the best books I've read in maybe a year, and I read A LOT of books in a year.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Apr 19 2007, 13:31

At the moment I'm reading a Romanian play .... it's called "Take, Ianke and Cadir". It's pretty funny but it also tells about the difficulties of marriage between religions .. aka Christian and Jewish in this case. Mind you, the play was written in 1933....
Anyhow, it's a rather popular play and I've decided to read it since I've also seen it in the theatre and loved it! :D

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Thu Apr 19 2007, 13:34

I'm now reading "Rachel's Holiday" by Marian Keyes. It's quite good so far, but I'm only a couple of chapters in, so I'll reserve judgement for a bit lol.

But if it's as good as Keyes other books, then there'll be no problem.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sat Apr 21 2007, 21:37

Hmm I've just read Red Palms by Cara Haycak. It was boring at the beginning, then it was kinda sad and bittersweet. Towards the end it was oddly enlightening...the sort of book that makes me think for a while, then I forget all about it, then 6 months later some scene will appear in my mind and I'll spend the rest of the day wracking my brain trying to remember which book it comes from.

It was interesting, anyway.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Apr 22 2007, 00:09

I just started the new Maeve Binchy novel, but I also just started a fan fic called, i think, The Seven Horcruxes. Amy mentioned it a post and I looked it up. It's super long, but pretty entertaining, it's a version of what the writer thinks is going to happen in the last book. Anything to get my Harry Potter fix.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Apr 22 2007, 08:39

New Moon!:D *dances* yay I already read like half the book yesterday, when I was supposed to study for the english exam XD

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Apr 22 2007, 09:11

Rigby Dumbledore wrote:: I just started the new Maeve Binchy novel, but I also just started a fan fic called, i think, The Seven Horcruxes. Amy mentioned it a post and I looked it up. It's super long, but pretty entertaining, it's a version of what the writer thinks is going to happen in the last book. Anything to get my Harry Potter fix.

Yay! I take it you mean "The Seventh Horcrux" by Melindaleo? That is a really great fic, one of my favourites. When you're done with that, you should read the rest ofMelinda's fics - the pre-HBP novel length ones are great too.

I'm still reading the Marian Keyes book at the moment.

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Apr 22 2007, 14:42

ooh and I forgot to say that I just read 'then he ate my boy entrancers' and I'm off to find the furry shorts one next. This series just keeps getting better and funnier with every book. Thanks amy for the rec What Are You Reading at the Moment? - Page 3 436937

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Sun Apr 22 2007, 16:30

I'm reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Apr 23 2007, 16:08

Im reading The hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Apr 23 2007, 16:50

Ohhh, I love Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! Still reading the Seventh Horcrux (yes, Amy that's the one!) and I honestly can't wait to compare it with the true 7th book. My only problem is that she is HUGE into Harry/GInny, and while I know that Harry/Hermione is never gonna happen, and I'm okay with Ginny...but I don't want her on the hunt for the horcruxes!

Subject: Re: What Are You Reading at the Moment? Mon Apr 23 2007, 16:54

Ahh, that's one of the things I love about Melinda's fics - that she is so big on the H/G. We only got a little of it in the real books, and as her fics are so very well written, the H/G in them is great.

I love the ending of TSH. I just hope the ending of DH is as satisfying.

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