Current book your are reading

[Helena D'Orville]

I just finished Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. I liked it but, damn, she was the queen of long pages of descriptions! I don't think that any publisher today would accept to publish it in its full version if it were from a new author. They would cut and cut pages! Next readings are some cozy mysteries and books about philosophy.

 

[Lavinia]

I work in cancer research. So it was particularly interesting to me. I loved it. This is why we should never judge a book by its cover.

Lavinia -- I was looking for a summer read and a physician friend recommended "Emperor of All Maladies."
I said a thick book on cancer seemed like a real downer.
"Trust me. This is a fantastic book," he said.
He was right. A bunch of amazing characters in a readable history about discovery and various treatments of the disease over the years. It's been a few years since I read it. I'm going to reread.

As to right now: "In the Woods" by Tana French. Scary detective novel set in Dublin.

 

[80watts]

For the book Emperor of all Maladies there was an 2 part documentary done on it. I keep thinking about Bones' comment in the The Search for Spock- "Barbarians.."

 

[monk001]

Currently reading Mathias Enard's

If the first 90 pages of this amazing novel is any indication of this french author's other works then consider me a fan.
He certainly seems to so far live up to all the accolades he has been receiving.

Edit: I've just purchased his 2017 novel Compass from Amazon.ca.

 

[CanineCowboy]

Fifteen Dogs - André Alexis

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

I just finished Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. I liked it but, damn, she was the queen of long pages of descriptions! I don't think that any publisher today would accept to publish it in its full version if it were from a new author. They would cut and cut pages! Next readings are some cozy mysteries and books about philosophy.

"I dreamt I went to Manderly again last night"

 

[sybian]

"How to rebuild a 266 Husky chainsaw ,in black and white"....it's a good thing it has plenty of pictures.

 

[Lo-ki]

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

I am currently working on "The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window & Disappeared". It's delightful!

 

[Claire Monet]

Erica, I haven't read the novel but adored the movie

I'm currently reading 'In Sheep's Clothing' -- Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People, George Simon Jr., Ph.D

 

[80watts]

Significant Figures by Ian Stewart
About a selected 25 fiqures who contributed to mathematics and sciences throughout our recorded history (ancient and modern). Talks about their major contributions, some minor contribution to math and sciences and a little bit about the times they lived in.

 

[Bridge]

Try "Doughnut Economics," by Kate Rayworth. It is a very readable self-help book for the planet.

 

[Fullhouse]

I don't read as many books as I used to due to my failing eyesight.
But right now I'm reading: "Masturbation causes Blindness" by Andy (Handy) Strokes.
I'm starting to understand the problem with my eyesight, because ....
When I was young and in my prime,
I used to jerk off all the time.
But now that I am old and grey,
I only jerk off once a day.

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

I read a lot of nonfiction, most of it militaria or modern history. I just picked a book up today that I bought a while ago, but hadn't started reading yet. It's the book that the movie '12 Strong' was based upon. The book was originally published as "Horse Soldiers" but that's a Steve McQueen movie, so...It's set in a hot dusty place where a lot of good men I've had the pleasure to meet fought, immediately after September 11.

 

[sybian]

I read a lot of nonfiction, most of it militaria or modern history. I just picked a book up today that I bought a while ago, but hadn't started reading yet. It's the book that the movie '12 Strong' was based upon. The book was originally published as "Horse Soldiers" but that's a Steve McQueen movie, so...It's set in a hot dusty place where a lot of good men I've had the pleasure to meet fought, immediately after September 11.

I was given the same novel by a friend....I've never read it either, for reasons that may be obvious to you.
Perhaps it's time.....

 

[badbadboy]

Modern Whore

It just arrived this afternoon and I can't stop reading it.

Funny, sad, scary and thought provoking.

Written by Andrea Werhun a former Toronto Escort. She's got some mad writing skills!

 

[Sasha Carmelle]

Just Kids a memoir by Patti Smith.

 

[Deano Martin]

I just finished The Watchers, by Dean Koontz. .It's one of his older novels. I highly recommend it.
Deano.

 

[nicole_in_comox]

I am currently reading Stephen King's new novel, "The Outsider". I do long distance walking, so am also listening to it on audiobook. I'm about halfway through it and it's been pretty good so far. It's about a guy who is accused of a murder, and there's a ton of evidence connecting him to it, but also evidence to support his alibi. I think I'm at the point where things veer into the supernatural realm, similar to what happened in "Bag of Bones".

Nicole

 

[Mrmotorscooter]

Saw this got it and can’t put it down

https://www.amazon.ca/Mick-Wild-Life-Genius-Jagger/dp/B00CC6FQ3Q

Pretty wild he banged everything he could get his hands on!