What Are You Reading - Literature Version

[Rosemary]

Since the original What Are You Reading thread has almost exclusively manga, I thought I'd create a new thread with a focus on literature (I know I can't be the only one who reads actual books here :hug:).

Someone bought me Poppy Z. Brite's Lost Souls.  I'm in the midst of reading it.  I have had this author recommended to me numerous times, but never had the chance to read her before this.  This book is both interesting and disturbing all at once.  I'm not sure if want to seek out more of her full length novels or give some of her short story collections a try first, but I am sure I will be reading more by her.

[Saya]

I'm finally begining with the tailes of otori! but I also have re-read Selenko's Desirée! The last one is one of my favourite along with Pride and Prejudice, it was also my first book that I read in english and it's a romantic-hystorical novel about Napoleon's first love - Eugeni Desirée Clarie

[Mitzrael]

I caught 'The Last Caton' by Matilde Asensi the other day and have yet to finish it lol; dunno a non a la Da Vinvi Code doesn't seem to keep me interested so far u_u;

*snugs Rose*

[quote name='Saya' post='270451' date='Nov 11 2009, 05:56 PM']I'm finally begining with the tailes of otori![/quote]Ah! Excellent pick :3! hope you will enjoy this story ^^ I'm still missing the last book >>u the prequel actually but I loved the books yup!

[Espo]

I just finished reading The Great Gatsby for my English coursework the other day, and need to chose a companion book for it. I'm currently thinking about the Picture of Dorian Gray, which I kinda need to read soon-ish, ohohohoho.

I'm also reading Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen on and off, though I haven't for a while. Just haven't had the time to sit and read for leisure. :hug:

[Estefania]

I finished reading Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle which ended up being not quite my cup of tea =/ A couple of days ago I read Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox since I wanted to read it before seeing the film~

I haven't yet decided on my next book... either some Palahniuk I haven't read yet, some sci-fi or LOL CHICK-LIT (what, I feel like it).

[Saya]

[quote name='Mitzrael' post='270453' date='Nov 11 2009, 11:58 PM'][quote name='Saya' post='270451' date='Nov 11 2009, 05:56 PM']I'm finally begining with the tailes of otori![/quote]Ah! Excellent pick :3! hope you will enjoy this story ^^ I'm still missing the last book >>u the prequel actually but I loved the books yup!
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I'm at the begining but I already like it.
Besides that poor books are in my possession like over a year, and I was saying: after the next exam, till i arrived - I'll read after I finish the thesis ect. XD - so yeah I just want to read in peace.

[Buruma]

I started reading The Cloud Pavilion by Laura Joh Rowland this week. :hug:

[Blok]

I've been reading Robin Hobb's Fool's Errand, which is the first book of The Tawny Man Trilogy. I'm having some problems going trough it, since it's a 'direct' sequal to her FIRST trilogy (The Tawny Man is her third trilogy) and I read those about 5 years ago, so I forgot a lot.. Perhaps I need to pick up the first trilogy first, hmm..

[Sarah]

[quote name='Mitzrael' post='270453' date='Nov 11 2009, 11:58 PM'][quote name='Saya' post='270451' date='Nov 11 2009, 05:56 PM']I'm finally begining with the tailes of otori![/quote]Ah! Excellent pick :3! hope you will enjoy this story ^^ I'm still missing the last book >>u the prequel actually but I loved the books yup!
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;fhasjfh *joins in on the squeeage* LOL, it's been so long since I first read Tales of Otori but damn, I loved it back then. My 14!year-old self had such a crush on Takeru his name was Takeru, right? lol, it was a little ridiculous at times.

Also, Sayacci, going to start Desirée tonight! :hug:

Apart from that, I'm currently reading Queen of Fashion - What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution which is probably not everyone's cup of tea, but I really like it so far, haha. *has a thing for fashion*

[Rileth]

The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho. I have just begun it so I don't really have any opinion yet, although I particullary like this author, so I hope it's good enough :hug:

[Mitzrael]

Re-read Gentle Cage by Shiizaki You yesterday, I was only missing the final chapter which I'm reading right now  :heart:

[Yamila]

[quote name='Mitzrael' post='270649' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:25 PM']Re-read Gentle Cage by Shiizaki You yesterday, I was only missing the final chapter which I'm reading right now  :heart:[/quote]
... oh gods, you just reminded me that I need to finish that book T__T *clings*

[Mitzrael]

[quote name='Yamila' post='270651' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:49 PM'][quote name='Mitzrael' post='270649' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:25 PM']Re-read Gentle Cage by Shiizaki You yesterday, I was only missing the final chapter which I'm reading right now  [/quote]
... oh gods, you just reminded me that I need to finish that book T__T *clings*
[/quote]ADS;lfdcvkln! you mean you haven't finished it o:? omg~ the ending is so worth it serious!  :magic: :heart:  

I've also re-read A Promise of Romance :3 and I definitely need to buy more BL novels >>;;; // must be a sign~

[Shalott]

Started reading The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain yesterday - I already like it far more than the previosu book in this series. First Rider's Call dragged on and on and ooooooooonnn. :heart:

[Yamila]

[quote name='Mitzrael' post='270652' date='Nov 16 2009, 01:11 AM'][quote name='Yamila' post='270651' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:49 PM'][quote name='Mitzrael' post='270649' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:25 PM']Re-read Gentle Cage by Shiizaki You yesterday, I was only missing the final chapter which I'm reading right now  [/quote]
... oh gods, you just reminded me that I need to finish that book T__T *clings*
[/quote]ADS;lfdcvkln! you mean you haven't finished it o:? omg~ the ending is so worth it serious!  :magic: :heart:  

I've also re-read A Promise of Romance :3 and I definitely need to buy more BL novels >>;;; // must be a sign~[/quote]
T__T I was reading it but then had no time, and then I... forgot where I stopped? OTL

Nah, really, I gotta finish it. Tomorrow I'm having a long trip by bus, probably that's my chance... >_>