So I finally finished reading Special Topics in Calamity Physics — not bad, but really needed a good editor to dial back the irritating excesses, no? — and after an Idol-heavy week where my nighttime reading consisted mainly of backlogged issues of EW, Everyday Food, and the Blood-Horse (What can I say? I’m a pedigree buff!), I’m now about a third of the way through Thomas Mallon’s Fellow Travelers. So far, this wistful historical novel about clandestine gay lovers in the McCarthy era is doing the trick of keeping me up well past my bedtime, and I suspect I’ll be finished by this time next week.With that in mind, it’s time for all y’all to reveal what’s on your nightstand right this second. I’m thinking it might be fun to pick our next reads from the comments section below. Fun!
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The Taking by Dean Koontz…. it’s good so far!
I am late to this bandwagon, but I have “Twilight” on my nightstand and I am going to start it tonight. I understand that it is a quick, good read about a vampire and that I can let my daughter read it without potential embarassment. I will let you know!
Just picked up The Calling by Inger Ash Wolfe – a pseudonym of someone too fancy to write mysteries. Also just finishing the Demon of Dakar by Kjell Eriksson – I love the Nordic mystery writers. I can’t get enough of Sweden, Norway, and Iceland.
Right now I’m reading Lipstick Jungle. It was on sale at Barnes & Noble for $6 as hardback. I couldn’t pass it up. Did I mention I’ve been reading it for three weeks and still haven’t gotten past page 50. I’m not a big chick lit fan, but it was on SALE!!! I need another book. Any suggestions?
I am reading “Interred With Their Bones” by Jennifer Lee Carrell. It’s awesome.
I’m hoping to pick up Stephenie Meyer’s new book this week.
Armageddon Averted: The Soviet Collapse 1970-2000 by Stephen Kotin. Not exactly a light read. I really don’t recommend taking 20th Century Russian history…downright depressing.
I love you, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle. It’s fairly humorous.
Vanishing Act by Jodi Picoult…pretty good so far.
Oh lord..
I’m reading “Sing the Four Quarters” by Tanya Huff, some random fantasy novel I bought on a whim.
I just finished The Pact by Jodi Picoult. I went on a total Jodi Picoult kick a few weeks ago, bought almost every one of her 15 books I think. Gotta love that Barnes & Nobel membership.
My Booky Wook by Russell Brand. In-freaking-credible.
I swear to God, if this board gets clogged with Stephanie Meyers crud, I will just give up….get a life.
I’m currently reading “Tom Jones” by Henry Fielding. Not really sure why I allowed myself to live this long without reading it but at least I finally came to my senses and picked it up. It’s hilarious!
I’ve also gotten into reading essays in the morning while I’m eating breakfast (I figure if I finish one essay a morning it’s a small victory that makes me feel good all day). So I’m currently reading a collection titled “I Was Told There’d Be Cake” by Sloane Crowley. She has an essay all about the old computer game “Oregon Trail” so already I’m giving it five stars.
Seduced by Madness – Carol Pogash – true crime – best one I have read in years – seduced by her therapist – married him at 21 – stabbed him to death 20 years later – AND was her own freakin attorney – crazy as a loon – but fascinating.
I’m trying to make it through the first two Narnia books before “Prince Caspian” opens next week. After that, I’ll either finish the series or start “Dreams From My Father” by Barack Obama.
Just finished The Innocent Man by John Grisham. I wasn’t looking forward to a non-fiction by him, but after reading it, I suggest everyone does. It’s an eye opener into the judicial system and all that can, and does, go wrong sometimes. You’ll find yourself shaking your head as you read.
I just finished Loving Frank which I thought was good. Love the historical fiction. I just started The Plot Against America by Philip Roth.
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Definitely different from anything I’ve ever read. I’m finally almost done too!
Michael,
Thank you for the editor comment on Calamity. I completely agree and wonder why this book has received so much praise. It’s fine, but not great, and far too long.
Lush Life by Richard Price. Not as emotionally resonant as Clockers or even Freedomland, but still very good.
Also, I completely agree about Special Topics in Calamity Physics. I couldn’t even finish the book, it wore on my nerves so badly.
I’m reading “Confessions Of A Jane Austen Addict” by Laurie Rigler, I’m about half way done and it’s quite good so far.
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare… it’s young adult “urban fantasy” in the same vein as Buffy.
I’m currently reading Stephen Gould’s “Jumper” to see if it’s better than the movie (so far, the answer is yes.)
Just finished my way through the fourth book in Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series and now I am reading Leif Enger’s follow up to Peace Like a River (one of my favs). This one is called So Brave, Young and Handsome. I just bought the latest No. 1 Ladies Detective series book, The Miracle at Speedy Motors, so that’s in the queue.
Reading the Disney bio that came out last year (now in paperback). I am a sucker for bios of prominent historical figures.
I actually just started We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver last night. I read The Post-Birthday World after the great review EW gave it and I absolutely loved it. I really like Shriver’s writing style and this book is already proving to be a good read. Thanks EW for introducing me to this great author. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
I haven’t put it back on the bookshelf, but I finished the John Adams bio the HBO mini-series was based. So much much of the dialogue came straight from the letters people wrote and how the more things change, the more things stay the same (press, greedy pols, ‘unessessary war’).
Special Topics in Calamity Physics made me ill. It was nothing but an exercise in pretentiousness. (And speaking of pretentiousness, I’m currently reading “An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England” by Brock Clarke.)
Just finished “Songs Without Words” by Ann Packer. I give it a 3/5. Also finished “The Jane Austin Book Club.” Can’t wait for the movie.
The Good Guy by Dean Koontz. Never pass up a Koontz!