Reading Thread

[SkinsOrlando]

One week until my kiddie book is out in the world! For any DC locals who are readers, I'll be at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 20. Now, I'm not really the reason to go. They have a huge number of best selling authors across all genres and nonfiction, but if you do come please say hi. It really is a pretty big deal. I was surprised. Last year 50,000 people attended the free one day event. It's so big they arrange a free bus to tote readers off from a nearby mall.

Despite my book being about a rain cloud, I really hope for perfect weather.

Edit: And if I'm going to be shameless I might as well name the book in case there are any parents or grandparents lurking
Pitter Patty Finds Another Day
Amazon product ASIN 1954214316

Got mine today, Mrs SO is taking it to the God Daughter in two weeks. Good work, I found myself reading the entire thing, or maybe I'm just a big kid.

 

[burgold]

Got mine today, Mrs SO is taking it to the God Daughter in two weeks. Good work, I found myself reading the entire thing, or maybe I'm just a big kid.

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Thank you so much. And it makes my day that you enjoyed it!

Edit: And if you are the kind of person who reviews books please consider dropping a note on Goodreads or Amazon. I probably shouldn’t ask, but we’re friends and word of mouth is how books grow.

 

[Boone]

Will be sending this on to my granddaughter who I know will love it! Great job Andrew/burgold

 

[Chris]

Time to revive…

I was only able to fit 4 books in my packing for Europe-

In The Blood- Jack Carr (book 5 in the Terminal List series)
Suspect- Scott Turow
California Fire and Life- Don Winslow
Shadows Reel- C.J. Box (book 22 in the Joe Pickett series)

New fodder-

Simply Lies- David Baldacci
City of Dreams- Don Winslow (continuation of City On Fire, Danny Ryan series)
Only the Dead- Jack Carr (book 6)

 

[Neophyte]

I'm behind on The Terminal List series. Have not read the latest one that came out in August.

Otherwise, I'm in study mode, reading beer-related books that would bore everyone.

 

[Chris]

I'm behind on The Terminal List series. Have not read the latest one that came out in August.

Otherwise, I'm in study mode, reading beer-related books that would bore everyone.

This current one is prescient as related to current events. Scarily so.

 

[Boone]

I used to be a rabid reader but I've just gotten away from it. Part of it is the time I spend on the site if I'm being honest. One of the things I'm most looking forward to in retirement in a couple years is all the books I'll have time to read. My wife is a constant reader.

 

[Chris]

I’m going to resuscitate this thread. It’s been 14 months since I last made an entry so it will take me a while to compile an updated list.

I’ll start here with my current read-

The Last Orphan- Gregg Hurwitz (Orphan X novel #8)

 

[Skinsfan1311]

My current read is "London" - Edward Rutherfurd He writes sweeping, (long), epic novels that tend to concentrate on places....like Paris, Jerusalem, etc.. It's similar to Michener, but more cleverly written.....more in the style of Neal Stephenson, well...when Stephenson gets witty. It's a long read, but a real page turner...

 

[Chris]

I knew I could count on you.

 

[Chris]

I like Hurwitz a lot. His story telling is top notch (though pretty far-fetched) but his mastery of vocabulary, phrasing, and philosophical underpinnings always leave me wanting more (My signature line is his.) Though certainly not ‘high-brow’, he tests my own abilities to create creative compositions. Tests that leave me only wishing to improve.

 

[burgold]

I'm reading Broken Harbor by Tana French. It's pretty good so far. It's a hard boiled, but more realistic detective story.

 

[Chris]

I'm reading Broken Harbor by Tana French. It's pretty good so far. It's a hard boiled, but more realistic detective story.

Is the author a woman? I haven’t previously heard of her? This is probably going to sound terrible but I have never enjoyed reading a female storyteller’s voice, outside of Patricia Cornwell, for some reason. I do love realistic detective stories though, so…

 

[burgold]

Yes. I just looked her up. This is my first time reading her. My book club suggested it. Don't know if it helps or hurts, but she's Irish and the book takes place across the pond.

 

[Chris]

I just started the only Neal Stephenson's novel that I haven't read. "Termination Shock" I was hooked, 10 pages in....

I ordered this today based on your recommendation.

 

[burgold]

Uh oh.

I used the library.

Hope you like it. I'm enjoying it so far.

 

[Chris]

Yes. I just looked her up. This is my first time reading her. My book club suggested it. Don't know if it helps or hurts, but she's Irish and the book takes place across the pond.

I like novels and (tv shows) from the UK and surrounding area. I particularly like the Inspector Rebus series from Ian Rankin.

 

[the evil genius]

Reading The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley at the moment. Next up is The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei and then The City and it's Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami.

 

[Chris]

Some recents. Not particularly in order and I don’t think any that have been previously listed.

Red Sky Morning by Jack Carr (Terminal List #7)
Judgement Prey by John Sandford (a Lucas Davenport & Virgil Flowers novel)
Dead Fall by Brad Thor (Scot Harvath #22)
Three-Inch Teeth- CJ Box (Joe Pickett #24)
City in Ruins- Don Winslow (Danny Ryan #3)
The Whistler- John Grisham
Redemption- David Baldacci (Memory Man #5)
The Other Woman- Daniel Silva (Gabriel Allon #18)
12 Months to Live (James Patterson & Mike Lupica)

I’m sure there are more but I suppose that this will suffice.

 

[burgold]

Methinks you like thrillers. Not sure why.