What Are You Reading?

[Guest algernon]

I just started rereading the Iron Druid series  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Druid_Chronicles

I was just made familiar with this series recently - it looks interesting.

 

BabyBelugaBelle: if you're into mysterious/fantastical young adult novels, you might enjoy the Switchers Trilogy by Kate Thompson.

 

My reading mood lately has been to go back to things I haven't read in 10+ years to see what I get out of them now, so far with good and interesting results.

Last two: The Great Divorce -- C. S. Lewis; and Foundation -- Isaac Asimov.

Current: Small Gods -- Terry Pratchett.

Next: House of Leaves -- Mark Z. Danielewski. If I have time. But there are some interesting things being mentioned here, so I may take things in the opposite direction and go with something I've never heard of.

[MadameButterfly]

I'm currently reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. That book has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for me. I'm also reading The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair. I have a whole list of books I've been reading this year.

[Guest algernon]

I'm currently reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. That book has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for me. I'm also reading The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair. I have a whole list of books I've been reading this year.

That's what's up.

 

C.S. Lewis is definitely on my shortest list of all-time favorite authors.

[MadameButterfly]

That's what's up.

C.S. Lewis is definitely on my shortest list of all-time favorite authors.

C.S. Lewis is such a wonderful writer. I've enjoyed read the Narnia series so much. His writing is so simple yet complex at the same time. I really need to finish the list of books I have to read for this year.

[Guest algernon]

C.S. Lewis is such a wonderful writer. I've enjoyed read the Narnia series so much. His writing is so simple yet complex at the same time. I really need to finish the list of books I have to read for this year.

The Narnia series in particular is perhaps the best example of "simple yet complex" writing, especially of the kind that can be understood at different levels. As fantastical novels, the quality of the stories is simply... Fantastic. All the ingredients are there for wonderful reading for children to adults. But then when you view the books from a theological perspective, you have again some of the most amazing writings in that field. And the Narnia series manages to be both at once.

 

Have you read any of his other works?

[MadameButterfly]

The Narnia series in particular is perhaps the best example of "simple yet complex" writing, especially of the kind that can be understood at different levels. As fantastical novels, the quality of the stories is simply... Fantastic. All the ingredients are there for wonderful reading for children to adults. But then when you view the books from a theological perspective, you have again some of the most amazing writings in that field. And the Narnia series manages to be both at once.

Have you read any of his other works?

I love the theology of it. That's one of the main reasons what I love about the series. I haven't read any of his other works but I plan to, I'm just not sure which one yet. Edited August 13, 2016 by MadameButterfly

[Guest QueenJellybean]

I was just made familiar with this series recently - it looks interesting.

 

BabyBelugaBelle: if you're into mysterious/fantastical young adult novels, you might enjoy the Switchers Trilogy by Kate Thompson.

 

My reading mood lately has been to go back to things I haven't read in 10+ years to see what I get out of them now, so far with good and interesting results.

Last two: The Great Divorce -- C. S. Lewis; and Foundation -- Isaac Asimov.

Current: Small Gods -- Terry Pratchett.

Next: House of Leaves -- Mark Z. Danielewski. If I have time. But there are some interesting things being mentioned here, so I may take things in the opposite direction and go with something I've never heard of.

I will definitely add that to my ever-growing "to-read" list! I also do the same thing with books, and go back to reread them. For me, it's a different take-away nearly every time.

 

I just did it with some of John Irving's work. Virginia Woolf is next!

[Guest algernon]

I will definitely add that to my ever-growing "to-read" list! I also do the same thing with books, and go back to reread them. For me, it's a different take-away nearly every time.

I just did it with some of John Irving's work. Virginia Woolf is next!

  

 

I was just discussing wolves with someone, so with that on my mind, I read "John Irving" as "Jack London" and got excited. Then I realized what you actually typed... It's been a looong time since I've read any John Irving or Virgina Woolf, so I can't speak much there, but I do remember enjoying Cider House Rules and To the Lighthouse, respectively. Do you have favorites from those authors?

 

I love the theology of it. That's one of the main reasons what I love about the series. I haven't read any of his other works but I plan to, I'm just not sure which one yet.

The Screwtape Letters is my favorite of his works, even more so than the Narnia series (though the stage adaptation was lame, but the format of the book makes it poorly translated to other media anyway). That's a great one to read for introspection and exciting, revelatory insights. It can also be a more casual read than say, Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, or A Grief Observed. The Great Divorce is another good one for a more "entertaining" read that works on multiple levels. I'm hoping to have a break next week during which I'll finally get to The Abolition of Man.

[Guest QueenJellybean]

I own an anthology of Jack London stories, actually! I spend a lot of time with Wolves. How funny.

 

Since you named two of my favorites, I'll suggest A Widow for One Year by John Irving, and A Room of One's Own by Viriginia Woolf.

[Guest Noir]

I'm reading The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough, it's wonderful!

 

I suggest it for anyone who wants to read something romantic and dramatic at the same time. 

[Guest algernon]

I own an anthology of Jack London stories, actually! I spend a lot of time with Wolves. How funny.

Since you named two of my favorites, I'll suggest A Widow for One Year by John Irving, and A Room of One's Own by Viriginia Woolf.

Good taste. He's one of the great many examples of "I like them better as an artist than a person", and we must talk more of wolves - do go on and tell me more (in a PM so we don't derail this thread) and I'll share with you my experiences as well.

 

And I'll make note of those novels and add them to my list.

[CosmicKitty]

I'm reading North of beautiful right now.

[Guest annemarie]

i'm back (two books later lol). i'm currently reading alice by christina henry. 

 

anyone who has played madness returns or american mcgee's alice or like the concept of dark alice in wonderland in general should definitely read this book. i'm actually rereading it since the second book just came out, but i would definitely give it five stars out of five.

 

oh! trigger warning for gore, sexual assault, and general horror and creepiness. 

[ElizabethMunk]

I am now reading The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurly. 

[FawnKitten]

At the moment I'm reading The Fault In Our Stars, as I rewatched the movie and it made me want more detail, and How Not To Die by Dr Michael Greger

 

And about ten minutes ago I just finished re-reading Tomie by Juni Ito

[princesschibi]

I'm going through the Disc World Novels by Terry Pratchet I'm currently on Equal Rites.

[Guest QueenJellybean]

I'm now reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, since it was recommended for me after Before I Go to Sleep!

[Guest Pastel.babybat]

I'm reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes right now. Not sure what to think about it right now but it does makes sense

[Guest QueenJellybean]

The Girl on the Train was amazing! I highly recommend it!

 

I'm about to start The Little Prince, something I actually never read as a child and my girlfriend's favorite book. I'm requesting "High Rise", the new movie with Tom Hiddlestone on Netflix, out of the library next because I heard the book is amazing. 

 

What is in everyone else's hands?

[FaeriePrincess]

I'm currently reading We have always lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

And Belle to you I could manga-wise recommend Black Butler if you haven't read it?

[Guest QueenJellybean]

I'm currently reading We have always lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

And Belle to you I could manga-wise recommend Black Butler if you haven't read it?

 

I have read it! So good! I'm reading Demon Love right now, because I'm trash, and Inu x Boku, which I highly recommend! Especially if you liked Black Butler. 

[FaeriePrincess]

I have read it! So good! I'm reading Demon Love right now, because I'm trash, and Inu x Boku, which I highly recommend! Especially if you liked Black Butler. 

I'm glad you liked it, I love it too! And thank you much for the recommendation, went right on my to read list!

[PrincessJK]

I'm reading Infinite Jest.... again. haha. 

I absolutely love the book, and David Foster Wallace is a genius.

[Swampdonkey]

Yes!!!! DFW is the shit!!!

[annemarie]

i'm currently reading ready player one by ernest cline. it's amazing so far omg. the books that are up next in my giant stack are as follows:

• the vorrh
• the circle opens series 
• the lord of the rings trilogy
• mortal engines quartet

and so many more omg. i'm hoping to reread the legend of holly claus for christmas