What are you reading now? part 2

[kayt]

I just finished my 10 year old nephew's " Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" by Rick Rjordan. It's a modern reworking of the greek gods and titans tales.

[Triniboy108]

I'm currently reading, and almost done with, Blood and Gold by Anne Rice...i love the Vampire Chronicles..just amazing!! :D :D

[Naina]

Alan Greenspan : The Age Of Turbulance

[aka_lol]

How is it? I should have a copy by next week.

[Naina]

How is it? I should have a copy by next week.

Very Interesting ....His take on the presidents ...Personally think he's brilliant ..

[aka_lol]

I believe he is.

[kayt]

I've read "Twilight Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko, it's the 3rd volume in "The night Watch triology". I've heard this is a movie now.

[serenity]

I finally reading Harry Potter Book 7. Ah had to read over book 6 cos I couldnt remem what happened. And ah real cry down the place for Dumbledore. :oops:

[Triniboy108]

i'm reading Call Me By Your Name, by Andre Aciman...it's so good! :D

[serenity]

So ah finish the Harry Potter series finally. Not greatly impressed with the last book.
Started Crick Crack Monkey. Going ok so far.

[dhal]

i jus finished "white oleander" by janet fitch and now im on to "the bleachers" by Grisham

[kayt]

I've finished Rick Rjordan's books, "Percy Jackson and Sea of Monsters" and "Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse".

[discipuli]

Reading ''Catch 22'' and catching real kix...

[Triniboy108]

1984 by George Orwell for school.....so far i'm losing interest and i'm only 30 pages in :|

[ISME]

"The Communist's Daughter" by Dennis Bock

[kayt]

1984 by George Orwell for school.....so far i'm losing interest and i'm only 30 pages in :|

Maybe it's not your kind of thing. I read that book when I was a teen. It was creepy, depressing in places, frustrating and insightful.

[Falcon]

Supercat- the authorised biography of Clive Lloyd.
Great read!

[Jenny]

Currently reading The Last Empress by Aichee Min. Fantastic read....hard to put down...

[kayt]

Frank Mc Courts's "Teacher Man", its an autobiography of his teaching career. Lots of laughs and some tears.

[Jenny]

Frank Mc Courts's "Teacher Man", its an autobiography of his teaching career. Lots of laughs and some tears.

His first two books are real tear jerkers too, Angela's Ashes and 'Tis. Loved them both. I think his wee bro Malarchy also wrote a book...hmmm another thought of a Xmas present for me! :D

[kayt]

I''ve heard of those books Jenny,

I just haven't read them as yet.

[Triniboy108]

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

[kayt]

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

That's a good one.

[serenity]

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Read that. Wasnt impressed by it though, even though I'm an Atwood fan.
Crick Crack Monkey was ok. Good light reading.

[KFCSpicy]

I just finished my 10 year old nephew's " Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" by Rick Rjordan. It's a modern reworking of the greek gods and titans tales.


Oooooo :o I just looooove Greek mythology stories. Was it any good? Let me know so I can go to amazon and buy it or just get it from my library pleaseeee.

[KFCSpicy]

I've read "Twilight Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko, it's the 3rd volume in "The night Watch triology". I've heard this is a movie now.

Hmmmm never heard of this author Kayt what are his books about?

[KFCSpicy]

Currently reading Terry Pratchett's The good Omens of Agnes Nutter.

[peanut]

The Ball and the Cross by G. K Chesterton.

[dancerboy]

In the past two months I read, MR. SPEAKER, SIR( autoB of LIONEL FRANK SEKERAN). One of the greatest politicians Trinidad will ever have. I also read, FLORIDA'S LAW, LEGAL GUIDE FOR AMERICANS OVER FIFTY, THE MEASURE OF A MAN(autoB of SYDNEY POITER, MEN CRY IN THE DARK,THE BETTER BRAIN BOOK, THE AUTOMATIC MILLIONAIRE, CONFESSIONS OF AN ECONOMIC HIT MAN by JOHN PERKINS. And now to answer your question; i am reading, MY GRANDFATHER'S SON, by CLARENCE THOMAS.( the second black supreme court judge,the first being the late THURGOOD MARSHAL). As a side issue, it is being reported that the adult illiteracy rate in T&T is increasing. It's quite understandably. Who the hell can afford to buy books in T&T. EVERTON WEEKES new book (mastering the craft), is $140.00 for soft cover, and $240.00 for the hard cover. Some books i borrow from the library, but certain books i like to have in my library at home. DANCERBOY

[dancerboy]

I forgot to mention, only last week i read a book " HIS UNSEEN PRESENCE". This is an autobiography of an ex-policeman, who was a member of the flying squad. In this book he touches upon the corruption under "KOJAC". In light of the talk of corruption in the police service, i think this book should be a must read. IT'S AN EYE-OPENER. Unfortunately, it's not in book stores. It must be ordered online. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM ALLOWED TO POST THE WEBSITE. MOD PLEEZE INFORM ME. DANCERBOY

[SSDD]

Death in Rapture by J.D. Robb

[kayt]

I've read "Twilight Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko, it's the 3rd volume in "The night Watch triology". I've heard this is a movie now.

Hmmmm never heard of this author Kayt what are his books about?

People, paranormals like vampires, witches, wizards and lots of 'others' living in their alternative lives in Russia.

[KFCSpicy]

Ahh I see. thanks Kayt.

[peanut]

I forgot to mention, only last week i read a book " HIS UNSEEN PRESENCE". This is an autobiography of an ex-policeman, who was a member of the flying squad. In this book he touches upon the corruption under "KOJAC". In light of the talk of corruption in the police service, i think this book should be a must read. IT'S AN EYE-OPENER. Unfortunately, it's not in book stores. It must be ordered online. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM ALLOWED TO POST THE WEBSITE. MOD PLEEZE INFORM ME. DANCERBOY

I am associated with the Author. I enquired and you have his permission.

[dancerboy]

The book i mentioned 'HIS UNSEEN PRESENCE' was written by RAPHAEL NELSON. DANCERBOY

[serenity]

Read a Thousand Splendid Suns over the weekend. Was ok.

[KFCSpicy]

Kayt have u ever tried the Laurel K. Hamilton series? Great humour and blood and gore.

I am going to start Phillip Pullman's trilogy His Dark Materials then I am going to the library to get the novel I am Legend by Rob Matheson. That's my xmas into New Years sorted. :D I am getting chills just thinking of all the great stuff awaiting me via the books.

[Cherry]

The Wolf of Wallstreet. 8-)

[kayt]

Kayt have u ever tried the Laurel K. Hamilton series? Great humour and blood and gore.

I am going to start Phillip Pullman's trilogy His Dark Materials then I am going to the library to get the novel I am Legend by Rob Matheson. That's my xmas into New Years sorted. :D I am getting chills just thinking of all the great stuff awaiting me via the books.


I couldn't find much to enjoy with the Anita series so I just perused through the 1st book and that was it, the Merry Gentry series on the other hand, I find entertaining.

[KFCSpicy]

i read a short story from the authour. she is on my list to read also.

[Aurea]

Dean Koontz - False Memory. Pretty good writer if ur into the stuff he write about.

[serenity]

Just finished 'This much I know is true' - Wally Lamb. Love his stuff. Gonna start a book by the woman who wrote Zorro. I hope is not a romance..it looking romancey.

[KFCSpicy]

Just finished reading Northern Lights aka Golden Compass and have started the 2nd book in this trilogy called The Subtle Knife. Enjoying it immensely.

[sylvestter]

"you on a diet"

[Sumana]

I've been reading Confessions of an Economic Hitman for the last few months :S school keeps getting in the way

[vaio]

now started readin Rich Dad, Poor Dad....

[serenity]

Ok, so the other book on hold. Read Gap Creek instead. Its by Robert Morgan. What was interesting was the language and voice of the protagonist. The story didnt hold me though. I wasnt drawn into it. It was just a story. But it was different so I'm glad I tried him out.

[kayt]

I've read "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abecrombie, its seems this is the beginning for more books. A torturer (he had been tortured himself and is now disabled), a veteran warior with a chequered past, some Magi and an exslave all meet up.

[Triniboy108]

i'm reading Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard..it's going good so far :D

[Midnight]

The Abortionist daughter by E Hynde



Midnight

[KFCSpicy]

Finished re-read the Omen, James Herbert's Lair and now reading one of my favorite characters...Inspector Frost by RD Wingfield. Great books! RIP Mr. Wingfield.

After reading Phillip Pullman's trilogy of books starting with the Golden Compass I have confirmed my suspicions about Mr Pullman. He is an atheist. An atheist that writes kids books and that's so scary I cannot begin to put into words the damage a man like this can do to an unformed mind. Say what...if we can't trust our kids to know for themselves what's right and wrong in life then we won't ever win.

The Books were well written in my opinion and the story lines were brilliant. I just don't agree with his outlook. Reading is so empowering.

[Jenny]

Just started Bill Bryson - The Thunderbolt Kid...
Not usually my normal choice, but it was a gift...

[serenity]

Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance.
I have only reached page 73 (its a 613 page book) and already I have laughed out loud TWICE and felt teary as well. I come across so few books with that power these days. The book is wonderfully written....so far.

[Huma]

I real Miguel Street for the first time last week. Really, really enjoyed it, and I'm glad my first experience with it was as an adult.

The humor, the unique characters and Naipaul's short, punchy sentences were my favorite aspects of the book. My favorite story was Wordsworth, hands down, even though it was one of the least funny. Really touching, and I think it really stood from the rest in terms of tone. It seemed to be the only story where Naipaul let himself be something other than bitter or cynical.

I also thought there was a significant change in the mood of the book in the last third or so. It probably had a lot to do with the narrator growing up. The domestic violence turned from amusing mention to grim spectacle to sad reality.

Good book.

[Sirius]

I'm in the midst of re-reading what has been a favorite of mine ever since I read it as part of my CXC curriculum: John Wyndham's "The Chrysalids".

It depicts quite well behaviors that are prevalent in our society, and old though the book is, it does not feel old. From the outset you can see the conflict between the religious teachings and the experiences and feelings of the protagonist. It shows so well how humanity, particularly in dark times, will jump the religious bandwagon and feel that their way is the one true way regardless of the cost to those around them.

Funny enough, one of the best parts of the novel for me is the highly criticized ending. Some have called it hypocritical. We are however seeing the story through the protagonist's eyes, and those on the protagonist's side are no gods. It provides a valuable insight into human nature: David has not run away to utopia; he has run away to an equally flawed society to the one he has left behind. It just so happens that just their point of view is one that aligns with his own comfort zone.

Looking back, it is pleasantly surprising that so controversial a novel became a part of our core curriculum. For all its controversy it does encourage critical thinking and self reflection, and it does it in a concise, easy to read and entrancing manner. Someone somewhere in our messy education system did a good thing.

[sylvestter]

I'm in the midst of re-reading what has been a favorite of mine ever since I read it as part of my CXC curriculum: John Wyndham's "The Chrysalids".

It depicts quite well behaviors that are prevalent in our society, and old though the book is, it does not feel old. From the outset you can see the conflict between the religious teachings and the experiences and feelings of the protagonist. It shows so well how humanity, particularly in dark times, will jump the religious bandwagon and feel that their way is the one true way regardless of the cost to those around them.

Funny enough, one of the best parts of the novel for me is the highly criticized ending. Some have called it hypocritical. We are however seeing the story through the protagonist's eyes, and those on the protagonist's side are no gods. It provides a valuable insight into human nature: David has not run away to utopia; he has run away to an equally flawed society to the one he has left behind. It just so happens that just their point of view is one that aligns with his own comfort zone.

Looking back, it is pleasantly surprising that so controversial a novel became a part of our core curriculum. For all its controversy it does encourage critical thinking and self reflection, and it does it in a concise, easy to read and entrancing manner. Someone somewhere in our messy education system did a good thing.

oh wow, i remember that...
i never fully understood what happened to the earth for it to degenerate to that state. nuclear war?

[KFCSpicy]

Terry Pratchett's latest novel about the banking system. Love him loads. :D

[Sirius]

oh wow, i remember that...
i never fully understood what happened to the earth for it to degenerate to that state. nuclear war?

The author never revealed it. However, the mutations, glassy black landscape of the badlands and the opinion of the Sealander woman of the Old People being the power of God in the hands of children all seem to hint at nuclear war. Also remember the book was written in the 50's...1955 I think. The atomic bombings of WW2 would have still been fresh at the time of writing, and many would have been speculating what may occur in all out nuclear warfare.

[Huma]

I just finished teaching that book to my students, Sirius. It was actually my first time reading it, and I enjoyed it.

I never directly speak about my own beliefs (or lack thereof) to my students, but I believe in challenging them to really think about the beliefs that were drilled into them before they could even think properly. I'm probably like Mr Pullman in that regard. The Chrysalids was an excellent novel for that purpose, and I could see the sparks of critical thought going off in the minds of a few students.

[serenity]

Family matters by Rohinton Mistry.
The man is brilliant!

[slightpepper[M]]

meh comics....lol.....THOR....HULK....SPIDERMAN.....CO NAN THE BARBARIAN :D :D :D

Terry Pratchett's latest novel about the banking system. Love him loads. :D
yea he kool....GOOD OMENS by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman...was a good read..... :D

[Sirius]

I started reading The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Book 1 of the His Dark Materials trilogy.

[Tunkabean]

I'm still reading Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
I lost the book though, I think it fell under the bed. Otherwise in the meanwhile, it's just academic stuff

[Tunkabean]

I forgot to mention, I'm also reading You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition): Louise Hay

[Solachica]

Treasure- Clive Cussler

[KFCSpicy]

Shame on it all by Zane!

[slightpepper[M]]

Treasure- Clive Cussler....by any chance chica.......dis book is part ah d Dirk Pitt series?

[guyguy]

Well, I just watched the movie which prompted me to re-read the book ... The Grapes of Wrath ... John Steinbeck

[Solachica]

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Treasure- Clive Cussler....by any chance chica.......dis book is part ah d Dirk Pitt series?
Yes!! :D
U read these to?

[kayt]

"You slay me" by Katie Mac Alister

[slightpepper[M]]

Yes!! :D
U read these to?.....I read 1 called Inca's Gold........
Dirk Pitt is like Indiana Jones yes...lol....it was an ok read.....

[bluenote492000]

Just finished the second book in Stephen King's Dark Tower series and it is totally awesome. Everytime I read a King book I remember why he is still my fav author bar none. If you are a fan of fantasy this one is really great. According to King this series is like Lord of the Rings meets The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!

[guyguy]

Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.

[Muslim_Chick]

the kite runner by khaled hosseini....
and some history books.....unfortunately

[Silky]

Mirror Image - Sandra Brown

Chrysalids was one of my fav literature books, amongst others like A Brighter Sun, The Scarlet Letter, The Silver Sword, A House for Mr Biswas.

My fav Dirk Pitt novel is Shock Wave. I have Sahara also, much better than the movie of course.

I wanna get Stephen King's The Stand but I not getting it in RIK or Nigel R Khan down south.

[Eden]

I just finished reading "everyone worth knowing" by Lauren Weisberger...HILARIOUS BOOK!!

[Aurea]

Just finished the second book in Stephen King's Dark Tower series and it is totally awesome. Everytime I read a King book I remember why he is still my fav author bar none. If you are a fan of fantasy this one is really great. According to King this series is like Lord of the Rings meets The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!



Have bought and read the entire series - I love Stephen King - the man is brilliant. Although I will admit the end was a disappointment.

I have read recently The Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum - NOTHING like th movie - much better. I also read Hellgate by Mel Odom - very interesting and definitely my kinda read.


Aurea

[travelbug]

The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Greggory. It's the last in a series of books based on the Tudors; basically the 6 wives of Henry VIII. I started with The Other Boleyn Girl, and the movie has nothing to do with the book. Between the set of 6 books, I read a novel by Peter James, Looking Good Dead.

[kayt]

kelly Armstrong's No Humans Involved

[Huma]

A Brighter Sun, Samuel Selvon.

Definitely one of my favorite novels. I feel like Tiger and I could real lime. I really relate to the way he feels about wider society, and his personal quest to uplift himself and his family.

[Kartel]

ten lollipop remix with t-pain now pop bottles birdman and lil wayne :twisted:

[Huma]

ten lollipop remix with t-pain now pop bottles birdman and lil wayne :twisted:

This says so much eh...

[travelbug]

Huma, I studied Brighter Sun for O'Levels. It's remarkable how real Tiger came across. If you get a chance, read the follow up, Turn Again Tiger.

[Jenny]

Just finished For the Love of My Son by Margaret Davis. True story on how this woman's son was killed by his Thai wife, a former prostitute. And her fight to get custody of her grandkids.

Started reading my dutch phrase book... :D

[Amelia]

Huma, I studied Brighter Sun for O'Levels. It's remarkable how real Tiger came across. If you get a chance, read the follow up, Turn Again Tiger.

There's a follow-up? :shock:

[Huma]

Yeah, and I've been looking for it for quite a while.

[slightpepper[M]]

went fuh comics yesterday.........only get Amazing Spiderman and Ramayan.......good read ....... :mrgreen:

[Jenny]

Just about to start 'Dont tell Mum I work on oil rigs, she thinks Im a Piano player in a whorehouse' by Paul Carter.

A book that I can relate to cause I worked in hostile regions myself, but not quite to his extreme....

[Muslim_Chick]

Read a Thousand Splendid Suns over the weekend. Was ok.
o i've read this book...i love it...really good book...

[travelbug]

Huma, not getting a copy? Hmm, it should be available in local bookstores right, or so one would hope. Try contacting the publishers and see if they can source some for you.

'The Perk' by Mark Giminez

[kayt]

I had a a quick re-read through Octavia, E, Butler's Kindred, went into fantasy with Lisa Shearin's Magic Lost, Trouble Found and Armed and Magical.

[amzz]

Yeah, and I've been looking for it for quite a while.


if you still looking its available on amazon

[Aurea]

Read Stephen King's "Duma Key" - wasn't as good as I expected it to be. Read "Ironside" by Holly Black - story about Faery's - not ur "ordinary" faery's though. I'm now reading a compilation of poems from "Blue Mountain Arts" - "My Soul Mate". I love reading.


Aurea

[berta038]

I just finish reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and have started another one by him called By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept. Both are exceptional books.

[amzz]

Just completed: The Memory Keeper's Daughter.. Kim Edwards
Now reading: The Audacity of Hope.. Obama

[Mr Majik]

I have just finished reading 2 books this week, both, coincidentally, initially set in Sierra Leone.

The fiction book is, "The Book of Negroes," by Lawrence Hill.

The non-fiction is, "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier," by Ishmael Beah.

[Solachica]

I read Twilight and New Moon this weekend.

[letric]

Currently reading THE SELFISH GENIUS:

How Richard Dawkins Rewrote Darwins's Legacy. By FERN ELSDON BAKER

Richard Dawson has done much to popularise evolution.

[greall]

'De Principatibus (About Principalities)' by Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

Greg

[ebony02]

"Race Matters" by Cornel West

[vaio]

Retire Young, Retire Rich - Robert T. Kiyosaki

[Muslim_Chick]

Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult

[greall]

'Lending Policies and Guidelines' now and 'Financial Management Topics for the Caribbean' after dinner...

The nosebleeds from this life that I live... :roll:

Greg

[Amelia]

Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult

Ihead of this author recently.
Is it good?

[Muslim_Chick]

yup mealy bug :mrgreen: :P its good
i read my sister's keeper by her...wow....was so sad
i think its reali good :D

[King B]

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Eye opening book.

[Amelia]

Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience essay.

[grapesweetie]

Natural Capitalism

[Muslim_Chick]

Nineteen Minutes - Jodi Picoult

[Muslim_Chick]

The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

[Wayne]

The Guardian and Newsweek [smilie=crazy.gif]

[Muslim_Chick]

Sisters by Danielle Steel

[Muslim_Chick]

Live a Little by Kim Green

[Muslim_Chick]

^ i eh finish that book yet na :oops:
butttttttt :oops: i in the process of reading all these :
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory

and these 3 by Jodi Picoult :
- Salem Falls
- Mercy
- Handle with care

[guyguy]

Sick by Jonathan Cohn ... a damming book.

[greall]

Fama Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis (Fama fraternitatis Roseae Crucis oder Die Bruderschaft des Ordens der Rosenkreuzer) is on the cards for December...

Greg

[travelbug]

The Girl Who Played With Fire - Steig Larsson

[guyguy]

Mama Might Be Better Off Dead
The Failure of Health Care in Urban America
by
Laurie Kaye Abraham

[ebony02]

Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

[guyguy]

......2008 Owner's Manual

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