What are you reading right now?

United States
April 11, 2009 3:48am CST
I am about halfway through a book called "Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold. It is about a 14 year old girl who is murdered. The book is her point of view watching her family cope with her death and try to find her murderer. She tries to make contact with them but can't. She can only watch as they move on without her. Pretty interesting so far. How about you? What are you reading and what is it about?
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@Ozarkgirl (774)
• United States
11 Apr 09
Private Justice bu Terri Blackstock and it is about murder, mystery and peoples religious faith being tested.
2 people like this
• United States
14 Apr 09
Private Justice? So is it kind of a legal thriller/mystery? How is it so far?
• United States
16 Apr 09
I think I have heard of Terri Blackstock, so she must be popular. Thanks for giving more details about your book. I hope they catch that killer!!
• United States
15 Apr 09
It is a thriller/mystery book, but while the community people of the town is trying to catch the killer, they all seek guidance from God, or question their relationship they have with God, like do they pray or talk with God as much as they should, or do they just talk to God when they need something, meanwhile they killer is out there still tormenting and kiliing the people of this town. It is a GREAT book!!
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
11 Apr 09
I went to the library last week and I borrowed 6 books full of horrorstories. The stories are written by Kenneth Ireland, R.L. Stine and Dennis Jürgensen and I have read many of them before (when I was younger) The reason why I am reading them again is that I have decided to write my own collection of horrorstories. I want to read my favourite stories again, I think that will inspire me and help me write my own stories. I don't like all the stories, but some of them are very good.
2 people like this
• United States
11 Apr 09
Yeah, I want to be a writer too. I have started a novel. Have you written anything before? I've heard of RL Stein, cuz he's a big time bestseller of childrens horror stories, but the others, I don't know. My favorite Horror writer is John Saul. THey get a bit grusome, but they are just so darned good!!
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• United States
13 Apr 09
I can't remember if I read his books. I was thinking he was a name I admired, but then I saw that he mostly wrote children's books. So now I'm not sure. Maybe I did read him when I was that age.
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
11 Apr 09
hi ChaJudLeoBit I am now reading a book on superstition. And my last finished reading is about Pilates, I want to know more about it before I attend an exercise course of Pilates. I seldom finished romance fictions, I like to read adventure fictions and can finish them easily. The only book I finished lately not an adventure fiction is "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom.
2 people like this
• United States
11 Apr 09
I have heard of that one and may even have it on my wish list at Half.com. Was that one made into a movie?? I'm thinking the title sounds familiar as a movie title.
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• United States
12 Apr 09
OK, I just looked it up. It was made into a movie and came out in 2004!! I didn't realize it was that long ago. I was thinking it was something coming up... Oh well. Maybe we should rent it. OK, I just put it on my Netflix list.
@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
11 Apr 09
I just stop reading "Journey to The West" ebook. It's about journey to the quest to obtain sutra. It was different from the drama that I felt disappointed. I'll stick to the drama.
2 people like this
• United States
11 Apr 09
I can't say that I have heard of that one. Was it a movie or a play? I'm sorry the book isn't as good, it's usually the other way around. If I really like a book, I usually refuse to see the movie because it is NEVER as good. (I broke that rule with 'Twilight'. The movie wan't as good as the book, but it was fun to watch the parts that made it into the movie) So are you not going to finish the book? ebook, huh? Are you reading it sitting in front of the computer, or do you have something to download it onto? I have never read an ebook, I like the hold the real thing. Thanks for posting
@vardon (90)
• China
11 Apr 09
I am searching for professional books for upcoming exam.
2 people like this
• United States
12 Apr 09
What kind of books for what kind of exam??
• United States
11 Apr 09
sounds like a very interesting book. I just started a new book called SUMMER SISTERS. Its about 2 girls who become best friends, traveling to an island every summer to spend time with one of the girl's father. its very interesting i think every one should read this book...
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@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
11 Apr 09
Right now I am reading Cross by James Patterson. I actually just started it and not sure when I will finish it. I am in the middle of reading a bunch of different books because i get bored with reading for a while then pick up something new then read so much from that author til i get bored then go to a new author. I think I have read my fill of Patterson for now. I will return in a few months.
1 person likes this
• United States
19 Apr 09
I have not read any of his books. But he's pretty popular, so maybe I should try him out. I used to be so picky and not read anyhthing that wasn't from one of my few favorites. But now since I am trying to write a novel myself, I am branching out more. So are you on something else now? What is it and what is it about?? Or you can just tell us what 'Cross' is about.
@estherlou (5015)
• United States
16 Apr 09
My reading is usually for pure relaxation, no brain power needed, so I either read Christian romance novels, Christian suspence novels,or Star Trek novels. I've been reading Star Trek novels for over 30 years. The regular romance novels got too raunchy for me, so I tried the Christian romance novels and the suspence ones. I like the romance and the suspence without the "R" rating. If I'm reading to learn something, I'm usually reading Joyce Meyers, Joel Osteen, or Charles Stanley.
@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
12 Apr 09
I am reading a book called Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult. She is my favorite author.
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• United States
16 Apr 09
Well don't stop there, tell us what the book is about!! I have heard of this writer, but I don't think I have read any of her books. So what is this one about??
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I meander back and forth between my self-help type books on a Law of Attraction them and fiction. For instance the LOA type books I'm reading are Harmonic Wealth by James Arthur Ray, Happy For No Reason by Marci Schimoff both were involved with The Secret DVD and book. For fiction I'm reading the second in the Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper--I LOVE children's/young adult books on a fantasy theme
• United States
11 Apr 09
OMG I am a reader and read almost anything. I just finished reading one of the V.C. Andrews series' and if you have read any of her books you know her imagination is "out there." I am reading a romance novel right now called "The Bequest" by Candice Proctor. It's about a girl who was raised in convent who gets a letter about a house that someone left her when they passed. Come to find out it was her mother and the house is a brothel. WOOOHOOO!!! The moms partner...one of those sexy gunslingers....tries to get her to just sell and leave but she won't do it. That's as far as I have gotten so far but I will be done before the day is over. I read a book a day most of the time. I read while I am at work too. LOL
• India
12 Apr 09
right now am reading magician. by raymond feist. i just took a break from reading... i was reading a ebook.....its good its about a magician called pug.its about who he gets his legacy in the land of midkemis and tsurrannum.. its actually related to other books in its series.. i cant tell u exactly where to start. but i gues a saga called serpentwars....is the start.. havent read them frankly.. havent got them yet..
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• United States
14 Apr 09
You made me jump up and run to my book shelf! I have an AWESOME book by Raymond Feist called "Faerie Tale". Talk about a GREAT BOOK! It lists Magician as one of his previous works, so if you like that one, you'd probably like this one too. I read it when I was younger, borrowed it from my aunt, then had to get my own copy cuz she wouldn't let me keep it. I definatly recomend this one!! And I will put your on my next library list. Thanks for bringing back such fond memories!!
• United States
14 Apr 09
Maybe he made 'Magician' into a series later. Cuz it wasn't one when this book came out (in 1988). I'll try to look into that.
• India
14 Apr 09
hey thank u friend.....now u r making me uneasy...by recommending me one more of Raymond Feist. i have read nearly all of them ecxept the Serpent wars saga and the one u recommended Faeire tales....i will get it as soon as possible...i think studies should wait a little more to start......ha ha ha thanks a lot...and yes fond memories are very good to remember....bye
@aefrosa (74)
• Portugal
15 Apr 09
I'm reading the da Vinci code. I offered this book to my wife some years ago. She didn't start for a while so I asked her to read it. Was about 100 pages when she asked me to read it. I enjoyed the pages I could read, so I became a Dan Brown fan. Recently I picked it again.
• Philippines
16 Apr 09
Lovely Bones is a great book! It's actually on my list of favorite books. Right now, I'm reading Robert Kiyosaki's book "Guide To Investing" it's also great. I'm learning a lot from his books. If you're interested in reading them, I think you should start with "Rich Dad, Poor Dad".
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@michfroi (413)
• Philippines
12 Apr 09
just a week ago, ive read about the Philippine ghost stories. it is a book where you can read anything about the ghost and it is based on true story.You can read about the different experiences of different people here in Philippines. It is nice to read however,i still don't believe that ghost exists.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
12 Apr 09
That is an awesome book! I read it about a year ago. I am reading "what looks like crazy on an ordinary day" by Pearl Cleage. I just started it but so far it is holding my attention. It is about a woman with aids.
• Australia
14 Apr 09
I'm currently reading 'The Bookseller of Kabul'. I can only imagine living in such a war torn, devastated country. Seeing a glimpse of the people who live in the country and have such hope for a better future is really interesting.
@randiss (149)
12 Apr 09
that's intresting. i'm reading the kite runner by khaled hosseini. the story's really nice too. =)
@tails88 (135)
• United States
13 Apr 09
oh, the Lovely Bones is such a great novel, i want to read it again!! Currently, i'm reading Harry Potter 7 again, for two reasons. One, i love Harry Potter, and two: i'm out books.
• China
12 Apr 09
I am a Chinese girl,I love classical novels,both Chinese or Western.Unfortunately in the next 9 months I have to do nothing but studying,`cause I want to get a graduate education,the competition is fierce in China especially recent years.Now I am reading Microeconomics by Robert.S.Pindyck. Happy to meet you all here!