What are you reading now?

[Christine]

A good friend lent me Eragon and it's incredible!!

What are you reading?

[Lori]

I'm reading a book that's actually a children's book (for older children, in my defense!) called Parallel Journeys. It tells the story of a boy in the Hitler Youth and a Jewish woman during WWII. It's really good, but I'm going to be reading something very light and fun after it.

[Polly]

Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads. Never have I been so paranoid about other parents. Because they really ARE all out to get you... Kidding. However, I agree a lot of parents continue/revive 7th grade social behavior when they have kids. Sad. Anyone else read it?

Polly

[Lori]

Polly, I've never heard of it, but it sounds really interesting. I'll have to check it out. It might have to be one of my refund check books. ;)

[Erika]

As I said in the other thread,

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and

Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

[Kristi]

The Innocent Man by John Grisham


And my grandmother bought me a book with all of Jane Austen's novels in it which I am also reading. Right now I am reading Sense and Sensiblity

[MommyBug77]

I am reading "Lethal Justice" by Fern Michaels. I just finished "Sam's letters to jennifer" by James Patterson last night.

[Shasta]

Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul. I have a stack of new Chicken Soup books that I'm slowly getting through. Haven't had as much time to read lately.

[Katrina]

I have a stack of Chicken Soup books too Shasta that I need to read. But, right now I am reading a steamy historical romance called 'Arizona Embrace'.

[SweetmamaB]

I just finished Savanah comes Undone

[Jurgita]

I am reading Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise by Dave Holloway.

[Jejune]

Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads. Never have I been so paranoid about other parents. Because they really ARE all out to get you... Kidding. However, I agree a lot of parents continue/revive 7th grade social behavior when they have kids. Sad. Anyone else read it?

Polly

I haven't read it, but it sounds interesting. My friend the preschool teacher has a theory that becoming a parent means only that people take all of the selfish, socially unacceptable behavior that they would normally stifle in themselves and lavish it all on their child(ren). Because, you see, it's not selfish if you're utilizing your selfishness on someone else's behalf. I'd argue, but whenever I want new clothes for myself, I go out and buy some clothes in a size up from whatever my kids are wearing. LOL

I'm currently reading a few books, but I'm jumping all over. I'm reading a textbook for class, a ton of knitting books, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, by David Sedaris, and Salt, which is a history of...go on, guess...salt. It's interesting information, but I'm frustrated with the book from the get go. The author has no idea how to order information, or even how to wade through the information he researched and find what is important and what isn't. It's like I'm reading the full sentences version of his notes.

[MrsSuzNZ]

HeHe still on the first chapter of Five Love Languages for Children....

[Meshelle]

I am currently reading a few different books on organizing your home. LOL Not exactly the entertaining type of reading, but, it needs to be done. :)

[Dana]

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. I only have a few pages left and then I will probably start Lisey's Story by Stephen King.

[Kristen]

Girl Talk by Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre. They're a mother/daughter set of authors, and the book is one developing a Biblical mother and daughter relationship. and considering 3 out of my 4 children are girls, I thought it would be a good book for me to read. :giggle

[SabrinaJL]

I'm re-reading the Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel (probably for the 7th time). And I'm STILL trying to get through Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

Dana, how are you enjoying that Anthony Bourdain book? I really like his show and I wanted to get it from the library but there was a waiting list. I also have Lisey's Story waiting to be read.

[Renita]

Dreams From My Father, by Barack Obama :D

[MrsSuzNZ]

Ok, I already answered this, but I have just started reading the "Chronicles of Narnia". :D We watched it on DVD last night and I thought it was great, so I just HAD to read them. :)

[Christi]

I'm getting ready to start a class on Tuesday, so then I'll be reading "Dicipline with Dignity". I'm also reading "Bubbles A Broad" by Sarah Stromeyer. It is part of a series on a hairdresser turned newspaper investigative writer, and is funny!

Polly that really sounds like an interesting book! Thanks for the suggestion!

[Uwimana]

The Baby Merchant by Kit Reed and then Cross by James Patterson

[Jo]

I am still grudgingly trying to get through The God Delusion. It is interesting but I am finding it rather annoying.

[Jejune]

Jo, is that Sam Harris or that other fellow whose name escapes me?

[Jo]

It is Richard Dawkins.

[Amber]

I'm reading "Step on a Crack" by James Patterson. I just got it today, so I should finish it...tomorrow :giggle

Then I need to re-read 1984 for one of my classes

[giffy]

I am ploughing my way through What Happened Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George. My mum gave it to me for my birthday. In October. Yeah, I'm a slow reader these days.

I am also reading the Narnia chronicles to B. We're up to The Silver Chair.

[MistressAndMaid]

I just finished reading Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin, and I got halfway through Lisey's Story by Stephen King and got bored.

At the moment I'm reading Memoirs Of A Geisha. Again.

[Lori]

I just started Kelly Link's Magic for Beginners, which has been sitting on my nightstand for months and months. It's a collection of short stories, and I think I've been procrastinating on reading it because I love her first collection of short stories, Stranger Things Happen, so much, I'd be really disappointed if this one sucked.

[Sam]

The girl with the pearl earring.

[Jenny]

I just finished shoppaholic & baby (I always read her books in a marathon session. Once I am hooked, I can't put it down and finish it in a day or two)

I bought Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich (sp?) at the library sale. I am going to start reading that now.

oh and I am STILL reading Fiery Cross as well...its only taken me a YEAR, but I am half way done now. Oh and I am also reading My sisters Keeper and Lucky.

[Jbird]

I'm reading "Perfect Match" by Jodi Picoult. It's about a female prosecutor who's son is sexually abused. It has gotten mixed reviews, but I like it so far.

[YourMom]

Adventures in Gentle Discipline
which I've been working on for.. oh, almost 2 years now. I just haven't been able to read like I like since having Adia.

[Intuition]

I've just finished Little Children and The Shell Seekers. I'm wading through Kids Are Worth It. I'm going to start in on all the Harry Potter books again soon, in anticipation for book 7. I also have on hold Hold On To Your Kids and The Continuum Concept at the library.

[giana]

Mansfield Park...Ive been reading Jane Austen since I was 11 years old and whenever I feel theres nothing out there to read I pick a good ol Jane Austen and read it all over again

[MistressAndMaid]

Picnic At Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay. I've read it so many times before, but I absolutely love it.

[Kate]

The World According to Garp by John Irving...I'm on an Irving kick at the moment, so I'm busy rereading everything of his I can get my hands on, but I think my favourite is The Cider House Rules.

[Kristina]

I am reading It's so Hard Being Your Friend about children with learning disabilities and special needs having issues making and keeping friends.

[MistressAndMaid]

The World According to Garp by John Irving...I'm on an Irving kick at the moment, so I'm busy rereading everything of his I can get my hands on, but I think my favourite is The Cider House Rules.

Have you read A Prayer For Owen Meany? That's my personal favourite of Irving's.

[Kate]

I actually bought that this weekend, so that's on my next to read list.

[gr8mommy]

I notice a couple of you reading Jodi Picoult. I love her books.

Right now I'm working on Siblings Without Rivalry

[TracyS]

Last Child in the woods by Richard Louv