It has been forever since I have done Thursday Therabouts. So let's give it a try!
Currently reading...
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.
I am currently between novels and am only reading this one last book for my class this summer. It is over 400 pages long and I only have about 40 pages left. It has been absolutely fascinating. I probably would have gotten distracted and not finished it if it wasn't for class, but it has definitely been worth the read.
Finished with...
The Pact by Jodi Picoult.
What can I say? It was a Picoult book through and through. I enjoy her books and they are a nice "safe" read for me. Safe meaning I know her writing style and pretty much know what is coming.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larson
What to say without disclosing? Fascinating. Could not put it down. After finishing it I went online to learn more about the author. He died in 2004 from an unexpected heart attack. He was only 50 years old. This book was supposed to be the first in a series of 10 books, but he only finished 3 before he died. The second book is available in English and I put it on hold at the library. I am number 113 in line! lovely.
HOWEVER, lots of stuff in the book - sex, deviant sex and swearing. LOTS. If anyone else reads it, I would love to hear your opinion about it.
The Lover's Knot by Clare O'Donohue
Oh my gosh, the writing was horrific. I thought I would die. I made it to page 106 and then I just skipped to the end and read the last two chapters to find out who dunnit! Not worth the read.
Water Wars by Vandana Shiva.
Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking on the Global Food Supply by Vandana Shiva.
I have to read both of these books for my class this summer. They are both fairly easy reads with tons of interesting material. Both books are well worth the read.
I know I have read tons more since my last Thursday Thereabouts, but this is good for today.
Tempted to start...
Eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert
A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson
What about you?
What are you reading?
What have you finished?
What are you tempted to start?
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2 comments:
Currently reading "The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo." I'm not very far along and think maybe your post is scaring me. I haven't reached deviant sex scenes yet. hmmm...
I'll let you know what I think when I'm further along. So far I have been highly intrigued by the book.
Currently reading
Continuous Atonement By Wilcox, recommended by Todd and my MIL. I am not sure about this book yet, it has rave reviews but, I am having a hard time stomaching it.
Son of the Witch, after Wicked I had to find out what happened next. This book is by far better than the first,and I can't put it down.
Love that Lasts, another MIL recommendation, I think I am just not in the mood for this type of book because I don't like it.
Hiking boots and gospel truths. This book is a bunch of short stories written by my husbands scout leader from his youth.
Tempted to start
The girl with the dragon Tattoo,
I am also headed to the library today to pick another novel, not sure what I will get.
Finished reading
50 reason why Christ came to die. I loved this book. A neighbor lent it to me. It was well worth the read.
Wicked, I loved it and hated it at the same time. What can I say, I am glad I read it.
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