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EOcean214 · 23 Mar 12 :: 05:06

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BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 09 May 12 :: 02:40

Anyone have any good books to suggest for a summer reading list?

CappuGirl · 10 May 12 :: 17:59

I bought the second Hunger games book today. I think I'll finish Maggie Stiefvater's Linger-saga this summer. they're great to read in the summer, just laying or sitting outside. if you're going for non-fictional, but looking for some romance and a good story, go for Nora Roberts Cheasapeak saga I just love those Quinn men and their strong, lovely women.

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 11 May 12 :: 04:27

Is the Maggie book in Finnish?

EOcean214 · 13 May 12 :: 10:24

CappuGirl wrote:

I bought the second Hunger games book today. I think I'll finish Maggie Stiefvater's Linger-saga this summer. they're great to read in the summer, just laying or sitting outside. if you're going for non-fictional, but looking for some romance and a good story, go for Nora Roberts Cheasapeak saga I just love those Quinn men and their strong, lovely women.

I plan to read hunger games over summer too... Dragan Tatoo series a fun read for summer, did that last year. I also have Steven King's Dark Tower to read.... and True Blood, but I might hold off on that one. I'm thinking of breaking down and buying Vampire Diaries too. I also kind of want to re-read Mere Christianity and Out of the Silent Planet Series by C.S. Lewis so lots to look forward to. I always like to read a spiritually focused book and a fun/challenging (depending on the mood) read simultaneously.

I'm currently reading the Lost City of Z, that's actually really good about Fawcett's explorations into the Amazon. Having been there myself it's really iterating to dig more into its history. I actually got the book for my mother's day since they just went to the Amazon.

Ohhh, and I'd also recommend The Passage by Justin Cronin or World War Z. Both good reads!

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BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 14 May 12 :: 05:33

I have all the Sookie Stackhouse novels.

domesticelefant · 21 May 12 :: 10:25

Ugh, the Sookie Stackhouse novels are about the WORST writing I have ever set my eyes on. You know I love the TV show they made of them, but I hate the books!!! And I won't EVER read The Hunger Games. Ugh.

I've become addicted with the Game of Thrones books instead, GRRM is a genius! His writing is awesome, I can't wait to finish the first book finally. Last week I've done almost nothing else except reading. I just couldn't stop!

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 22 May 12 :: 02:32

Really why? I like them. I got them way cheap and can resale later for some good money.
I read the first Hunger Games, not reading the sequels. Very messed up book. At least now I know for sure.

CappuGirl · 24 May 12 :: 22:24

I finished the Hunger games series today. Can't really say I'd recommend it to anyone. The first one had a lot of promise but then they just got worse and worse. I was left with the thought "why did I waste that time and money?"

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 25 May 12 :: 02:57

I dont see purpose of sequels. Book descriptions sound lame. Reviews are mainly bad.

CappuGirl · 26 May 12 :: 10:09

Don't you just hate it when you come across an interesting looking book, read the back cover and flick through it a bit. you get excited to read it and then realise it's the 4th book of 6 book series and you can't find 1-3 anywhere? THAT is why I hate book series. I'd rather read one very thick one.

domesticelefant · 26 May 12 :: 11:42

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan wrote:

Really why? I like them. I got them way cheap and can resale later for some good money.
I read the first Hunger Games, not reading the sequels. Very messed up book. At least now I know for sure.

Well, I guess Charlaine Harris's writing style and my taste just don't like each other. I tried reading the first book but I had to give up after not even two pages. And that never happened before.

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 28 May 12 :: 03:21

Yeah the series to watch is way better!! Go Bill! Nothing like seeing him on screen. Imagination isnt good enough.

domesticelefant · 29 May 12 :: 20:48

Watching True Blood is definitely better that reading the books, haha. But with Game of Thrones, both is awesome. I'm on the second book now and Season 2 is about to finish, so I'll have enough time to catch up until Season 3 starts. Already looking forward to that. Book 2 will be hard though, since there is not much Jaime there.

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 31 May 12 :: 03:40

I like the erotic parts mainly especially with Bill in them.

EOcean214 · 09 Aug 12 :: 06:08

Okay, so I bought the two most random things at half price that made everyone laugh: Cujo and a tai chi video The tai chi video is actually great. I've been going through this afternoon slump where I crash for two hours and then of course have a hard time falling asleep. So just to set up the night - i journaled, then meditated, and still couldn't sleep so I tried the tai chi and made a not so smart choice of getting some tea and starting Cujo. A page in and I'm hooked. I like it already more than The Shining. I can tell I'll still be up all night. Not a smart choice at all! But highly recommend the book.

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 10 Aug 12 :: 04:26

My mom owned all Stephen King books from start of career through Y2K era. And I own a lot of Stephen King even the newer work.

EOcean214 · 10 Aug 12 :: 05:02

I read him on and off - my brother was a huge fan and we have all of the 70s, 80s, 90s books in Hard back. I read Different Seasons ( a book of short stories) Desperaiton, Nevada, The Shining and now this one. The Shining has been my favorite so far. I have The Stand on my list, Misery, and Christine.... But too many to read and no time is my problem!

CappuGirl · 10 Aug 12 :: 11:20

I've been reading Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid chronicles. they're just way too awesome for me to go on and try explain them. check them out!

also, if you're into YA books, check out Beaituful creatures. they're making a movie of it right now. witches, small town life and big time love. the usual

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 11 Aug 12 :: 04:00

Did you know Stephen King wrote Stand By Me previously titled The Body?

EOcean214 · 11 Aug 12 :: 20:37

Yes, there is a short story collections that include Shawshank Redemption too called "Different Seasons" that has "The Body" in it...

Thanks for the book advice CappuGirl - I'll check into Iron Druid Chronicles

BiggestChrisMarquetteFan · 12 Aug 12 :: 05:40

Yes thats right! I have Different Seasons copy with Stand By Me movie cover.

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