What books are you reading now?

I just finished Fairy Tale by Stephen King. I’m not normally a fan of fantasies, but this one is an epic quest which crosses the genres of fantasy, horror, and even science fiction, with nods to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With A Thousand Faces. A work of Stephen King’s maturity, it’s entertaining, intelligently written, richly detailed, and is successful on multiple levels…

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@Rose65 Actually it has changed, my heart aches for her, and it's really interesting to get her story from her point of view.
Gosh, she put up with a lot of trash to her reputation, I will tell you one thing, she is an incredibly strong person.

Before starting to read this book, I really think I unintentionally bought into all the media hype against her, it's amazing how we are affected by the media.

It's so sad that two people who were madly in love got pulled apart by Royal protocol.
 
I've been revisiting the Hamish Macbeth series by the late M. C. Beaton (Mary Chesney). A series of over 30 lightweight cozy mysteries set in the far north of Scotland. Undemanding, comfortable entertainment with many well developed characters who she carried through the entire series.
 
Sliverfox said:
I have 2 library novels to read,, can't get into the one.
Seems its the same plot but different setting.

Time for a break from reading?
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It's hard to stop a book but I have. If it's not working for you, it's best to stop and move on to something else. I did that recently. Luckily it was a thrifted book so back to PAWS it went. I wouldn't take a break though. Unless you want to.
 
A Life of Her Own - Five Women Homesteader Tales
by Mae Schick

I mostly read on my kindle. I used to read 2 or 3 books at a time but found I wasn't reading as much due to only having kerosene lamps at night at my previous house. Once I got my kindle, I could read at night due to the kindle fire being back lit. Plus I could change the font depending on how big my eyes needed it that day.
 
Right now, I'm just finishing one of Clive Cussler's books written by Jack Du Brul called: The Sea Wolves.
 

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Fyrefox said:
I just finished Fairy Tale by Stephen King. I’m not normally a fan of fantasies, but this one is an epic quest which crosses the genres of fantasy, horror, and even science fiction, with nods to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With A Thousand Faces. A work of Stephen King’s maturity, it’s entertaining, intelligently written, richly detailed, and is successful on multiple levels…

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I listened to that recently, classic King(s). :)
 
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Right now, I'm just finishing one of Clive Cussler's books written by Jack Du Brul called: The Sea Wolves.
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I used to love Clive Cussler until I read one of his books that was partially taking place in Germany. He described how his hero was in Baden-Baden, a town very well known to me since I grew up in the neighbourhood, and how said hero could see the Alps from there! His lack of research really bothered me and I got out of the habit of reading him. I might start reading him again! What author doesn't make some factual mistakes?
 
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Lee Child .. Die Trying, a Jack Reacher novel.
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They are great! I read all 27 volumes written by Lee Child. Are the ones co-written with Andrew Child any good? I just read their biographies and am astounded that both were born and live in the U.K.

Oops, should have been all 17 books!

And now I read it's 25 books! I give up!
 
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Occasionally, my ebooks are free on Amazon. This week, my novel Lipsi's Daughter is available to download for free.
It is a sweet Cinderella-style love story that takes place on an idyllic Greek island. This island, Lipsi, is a true island. My parents are from there. Parts of the story are true, yet it is fiction. This is the book that propelled me to keep writing more books.

I posted this infomation in my SF diary but thought more people might be interested under this thread. I have more ebooks that will be free soon. I will also post when they come up. I would be curious to see what you think. It is a good holiday read!

https://www.amazon.com/LIPSIS-DAUGHTER-Patty-Apostolides-ebook/dp/B00KRUAL02
 
Charlie Wilson's War

I just watched the movie starring Tom Hanks and some other good actors, which was really good, and that made me want to read the book, so that's what I'm doing.
 
I have found a series of books I really like the look of. 'Caldwells Homestead: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 1 America's New Apocalypse ' by Millie Copper.

It is the first of a set of books about a family living in the wilderness when terrorist attacks cause civilisation to collapse. I like the fact that it is about a wholesome close Christian family and how they cope with all the struggles that befall them by sticking to their principles.

I see there is no bad language, sex scenes or graphic violence. This appeals to me as I want to get away from such things, while enjoying a good story. I get so fed up with grimly realistic novels and films these days.

Has anyone read this series and do you feel as I do at all?
 
I just picked up a 1995 book at the thrift store.
'Simple Abundance A Daybook of Comfort and Joy' by Sarah Ban Breathnach
Each day per year is sectioned with a quote, inspiration, thoughts, etc.
I'm beginning to prefer books, movies, tv shows that are pre year 2000 for some reason.
 

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