chaliepud Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I wish I could read it faster Cookie, I need more time in the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) I bought myself a kindle paperwhite today, is anyone here an amazon prime member, and is it worth it? I also bought No Mercy: True Stories of Disaster, Survival and Brutality - Eleanor Learmonth & Jenny Tabakoff and In Cold Blood - Truman Capote Edited September 15, 2013 by Devi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yep, I have the sequels. I haven't been trusting the first impressions I've had of some characters, so I guess my instincts are going to prove correct. I think so, too! It'll be interesting to hear how your views on some of the characters might change over the next book in the series How far into the book are you now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Had a lazy day staying out the rain today, and I've read a couple of short books, Pretty Polly by M. C. Beaton and United We Spy by Ally Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Well done ! Sometimes it's nice to be a bit lazy, isn't it? (and this is coming from me, I'm normally not lazy at all and don't enjoy being lazy, most of the time) Did you like Pretty Polly? Today I finished reading Temple Grandin - Animals Make Us Human and I've read more in Robert Jordan - A Wheel of Time 0: New Spring. I'm about two thirds through that, at the moment. I've also put a few more books on the TBR-soon in the past few days. I'm not sure yet which paper book I'll read when I'm done with this paper book (on the Kindle I might read a book about organising). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 I did enjoy it, light, frothy and rather ridiculous, but perfect for my mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Sounds good ! I'm glad you had fun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I bought myself a kindle paperwhite today, is anyone here an amazon prime member, and is it worth it? Yes, and yes. I've been a Prime Member for, I think, 8 years. I know I've saved tons in shipping charges, and they are very good about the two-day shipping. Just last week I'd ordered two books, and they said they would be delivered Saturday, then on Saturday morning I received an email from them saying that they were sorry there had been a delay somehow. And, guess what? I received the books on Saturday anyhow. They'd overnighted them on Friday evening, I got them Saturday afternoon. Now they have added perks, like many free movies to stream, and you can borrow a book on kindle every month. I used to even order household paper goods from them, on the Prime...no charge. I'd order it through them when their prices were cheaper, which was not always. Anyhow, to keep on topic in this post.....I've made much progress in The Infatuations. Am now about 3/4ths of the way through. It's turning quite chilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes, and yes. I've been a Prime Member for, I think, 8 years. I know I've saved tons in shipping charges, and they are very good about the two-day shipping. Just last week I'd ordered two books, and they said they would be delivered Saturday, then on Saturday morning I received an email from them saying that they were sorry there had been a delay somehow. And, guess what? I received the books on Saturday anyhow. They'd overnighted them on Friday evening, I got them Saturday afternoon. Now they have added perks, like many free movies to stream, and you can borrow a book on kindle every month. I used to even order household paper goods from them, on the Prime...no charge. I'd order it through them when their prices were cheaper, which was not always. Anyhow, to keep on topic in this post.....I've made much progress in The Infatuations. Am now about 3/4ths of the way through. It's turning quite chilling. Thanks for that! I've never ordered from them but my partner does all the time. Sorry for going off topic. I've been going nuts downloading all the free books I can, and reading samples on my new kindle. I've been reading the first book in the last saga of Raymond E. Fiests The Chaoswar Saga - A Kingdom Besieged. I have to say I am glad its ending, it be nice to have a final conclusion to everything. That and i think its dragged on too long and could of ended a couple of sagas back in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Devi, does it mean you've read all the other sagas? I have most of them on my shelf but I've only read the first one ages ago . I'm just reluctant to start too many series at once ><. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I think so, too! It'll be interesting to hear how your views on some of the characters might change over the next book in the series How far into the book are you now? My progress has slowed a bit - only up to page 160. Hmm, think I'll go and read a chapter now before I buckle down to work. I love that the chapters are short - it suits me because I'm only able to snatch a few minutes here and there to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Devi, does it mean you've read all the other sagas? I have most of them on my shelf but I've only read the first one ages ago . I'm just reluctant to start too many series at once ><. Yep, all 20+! I have been following a recommended reading guide he wrote up once, i can pass it on if you like. There was one particular saga, not essential to the main story that I absolutely loved, I can't remember what it was at this stage, but will get back to you on it. I definitely recommend reading this particular non essential set though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yep, all 20+! I have been following a recommended reading guide he wrote up once, i can pass it on if you like.x I'd like that, thanks ! Look forward to hear if/when you remember which saga that was that you loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Went to the library this morning: I took a couple of books for my next few nights in hospital. Edna Ferber's So Big and Wonder when you'll miss me by Amanda Davis are already in my bag wrapped in my shocking pink pijama.. yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Good luck in the hospital! I hope you enjoy the books! P.S. Nothing necessarily wrong with pink, in my opinion. I like to wear some pink clothes now and then (ie. I have a vest that's a bit dark pink). EDIT: On book related news, I finished my paper book (Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time 0: New Spring) so I'll have to think about which paper book to read next (I feel in the mood to read one of the books I ordered, but it's not here yet so I'll choose something else in the meantime I guess). I didn't write much in my notebooks, about books, today. I feel too tired for it now. Maybe later this week. Recently someone linked to a site called BookDigits (in another thread), I didn't want to spam that thread, but it looks interesting. Has anyone used it? I plan to take a closer look, sometime. Edited September 16, 2013 by Athena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've started on the Book of Lost Things. I enjoy it so far, even though it's set a little earlier than I usually like (I usually hate the WW eras). I also noticed that, when starting the Alex Verus series I managed to get my hands on the second book instead of the first. Strangely, I did not noticed at all until after I actually got the other parts delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm about 25% through Under The Dome. I'm enjoying it, but I really struggle to find time to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm reading Death of an Englishman by Magdalen Nabb. Murder mystery set in Florence, Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I started reading Anne Mreijen & Marco Pauw - Unlimited: Chronisch boek zonder beperkingen and am about half way through it. I started to read Eileen Roth & Elizabeth Miles - Organizing for Dummies on the Kindle but have only read a little bit of it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Finished Death of an Englishman earlier today, ennh. Have started and am intrigued by By Blood by Ellen Ullman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I finished reading Anne Mreijen & Marco Pauw - Unlimited: Chronisch Boek Zonder Beperkingen and have started Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones 1: Bridget Jones's Diary. I love the film so thought I'd try the original book. On the Kindle I'm reading Eileen Roth & Elizabeth Miles - Organizing for Dummies Edited September 18, 2013 by Athena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I finished City of Glass by Cassandra Clare today, i thought it was the best of the series so far but I don't think I'll go straight onto the next one yet, I fancy something different, not sure what though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Reading on a bit of a go slow again although nearly finished 'Hidden Talents' by Erica James...should have been finished a while ago as it is an easy read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I agree Chalie City of Glass is the best one so far. Have taken a break from the series and started The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks, not sure what to make of it yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've now started Witness by Nora Roberts. She's one of my go to authors for an easy read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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