What are you reading?

[salsabike]

The books others have mentioned aren't, I don't think, different from the ones that you guys just listed. I always feel a little badly when people put down what they read--to me, reading is GOOD. I don't really care what people read or whether it's in book, Kindle, audio, or any other form. Reading is wonderful, period.

By the way, Anne Rivers Siddons wrote one of the scariest books I have EVER read: "The House Next Door". I have reread it many times and every single time it is so quietly terrifying. Just got the goosebumps again thinking about it.

[OakLeaf]

I always feel a little badly when people put down what they read--to me, reading is GOOD. I don't really care what people read or whether it's in book, Kindle, audio, or any other form. Reading is wonderful, period.

+100 !!!!

I think I was pretty clear that I read a whole lot of noise in proportion to actual signal. I mentioned Seanan McGuire because she's some of the more entertaining trash I've read lately, but I read a LOT of trash that doesn't necessarily deserve any kind of a recommendation here. Reading is good!

[emily_in_nc]

The books others have mentioned aren't, I don't think, different from the ones that you guys just listed. I always feel a little badly when people put down what they read--to me, reading is GOOD. I don't really care what people read or whether it's in book, Kindle, audio, or any other form. Reading is wonderful, period.

By the way, Anne Rivers Siddons wrote one of the scariest books I have EVER read: "The House Next Door". I have reread it many times and every single time it is so quietly terrifying. Just got the goosebumps again thinking about it.

Thanks, Salsa, both for the encouragement and the recommendation for The House Next Door -- that's one I haven't read. I put it on my "want to read" list.

By the way, I don't know how many on this thread are members of goodreads.com, but I find it a great place to read reviews, review and mark what I've read (so I don't forget - ha!), and get recommendations on other books I might like. It's a really fun site if you enjoy books.

[salsabike]

And it's ELEGANTLY written--just beautifully, quietly done. Let me know what you think whenever you get to it!

[Catrin]

I've started Gaim's "Neverwhere" and am very impressed. I recently read "American Gods" which I thought well written and very creative. "Neverwhere" might actually be better - and just as creative with a very different worldview. I love well written creative fantasy that isn't dependent on an attempt to recreate Tolkien. I do love Tolkien, btw, but too many have tried to recreate him rather than to find their own unique voice. I do like GOOD sword and sorcery fantasy, but there is so little out there is actually worth taking minutes from my life to read. "Neverwhere" is far from sword and sorcery, well developed characters, and the premise is quite creative.

This makes me even more inclined to start checking out all of his published works!

"House Next Door" sounds intriguing, I will check it out.

I really like my Nook (no glowlight, all I can connect to is the Nook store via WiFi). I prefer actual books for NON-fiction for some reason, but for fiction/relaxation/escape reading I almost prefer the Nook. While the kettlebell training appears to be helping my arthritic hands, the Nook is more comfortable to my hands than holding a book for long periods of time. I read more with it

I am on Good Reads as well. Isn't it possible to start a list there that multiple users can interact with? It might be very interesting to see a "TE Recommendations" list. I will check this out in the next day or so.

[Irulan]

I'm pretty sure there is a ton of us on Goodreads. Are a ton of us?

[emily_in_nc]

And it's ELEGANTLY written--just beautifully, quietly done. Let me know what you think whenever you get to it!

Will do! I love ARS' writing.