What's Everybody Reading this Fall/Winter Season? - The DIS Discussion Forums

threeboysmom · 11-20-2012, 04:57 PM

Can I just say that I HATE how our book thread keeps disappearing on us!

I have read SO MANY wonderful books this past year all based on recommendations by the DIS'ers here! Even though my "to read" list is still long, I am always on the look out for more books to add.

Books that I've loved this year:

Life of Pi
Night Strangers
The Night Circus
Gone Girl
Wife 22
Dark Places
Sharp Objects
Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella
Beach Music
Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
The Book Thief
The Kitchen House

These are just a few off the top of my head. I know I've read far more than that from recommendations from you all.

So what is everyone cozying up to this winter?

I'm in the middle of reading The Fiery Cross (Outlander #5) after recently going through a Gillian Flynn kick (sad she only has 3 books out...)

And you?

tinkerbellandeeyor · 11-20-2012, 04:59 PM

Harry Potter

Danibelle · 11-20-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerbellandeeyor

Harry Potter

I finally finished Deathly Hallows. I also read the Stieg Larsson trilogy (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Hunger Games Trilogy. My next series will be Twilight!

tinkerbellandeeyor · 11-20-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Danibelle

I finally finished Deathly Hallows. I also read the Stieg Larsson trilogy (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Hunger Games Trilogy. My next series will be Twilight!

Those will be next on my list

Mouseteacher · 11-20-2012, 06:48 PM

For some light, fluff reading: Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber.

WowLookAtThat · 11-20-2012, 07:12 PM

I just finished the George RR Martin's Storm of Swords, I kind of want to jump into Feast of Crows but I am going to take a little break and jump into some lighter novels.

Going to the library today and I am going to pick up Adriana Trigiani's Shoemaker's Wife. I totally recommend this writer but I am a little annoyed with how long it is taking her to write the Brava series. I am also going to get Amanda Quick's Mischief for old times sake. I also want to read James Patterson's Sunday at Tiffany's.

For the Holidays I really got lucky and found some free Kindle books about the season and I am going to re-read O' Little Town. It was a free read last year and I really like it!

threeboysmom · 11-21-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkerbellandeeyor

Harry Potter

Sigh. I feel like the last in America who hasn't read through this series yet (or seen the movies). They ARE on my list for this winter. Hopefully, I will have the time to get to them.

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Originally Posted by Soldier's*Sweeties

"Our Husband" was recommended on the last thread and I enjoyed it very much! It was a humorous, quick, fluff book.

I'll need a quick read after finishing Outlander #5 (1400 pages). I'm going to look into this one.

EDIT: OK, I just looked this book up on Goodreads. Is it the one by Dean Koontz?? I don't consider him humorous or quick fluff, lol, so I'm thinking I'm pulling up the wrong one?

EDIT AGAIN: I read the summary on the one by Dean Koontz. I added it to my list even if it's not the one you were recommending. Looks intriguing!!

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Originally Posted by phorsenuf

I read Killing Lincoln and it was fantastic. Getting ready to start Killing Kennedy.

I just remembered my mom highly recommended this book a year ago and I forgot to add to my list. Adding!

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Originally Posted by npealer

The Outlander series is one of my Faves! Read the series "almost twice" LOL, The Fiery Cross was the hardest one for me to get thru, got stuck on it second time around

I am SO glad you said that! I am struggling with this one. I thought maybe it was because it's been over a year since #4. It's just not grabbing me the way the others did. I find myself skimming a lot because I want to get through it (I have SO many other great books waiting on the sidelines, lol), but I just don't want to quit either since the rest of this series has been so fantastic.

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Originally Posted by Pixiedust34

The Book Thief is on my to read list as well as The Kitchen House. I read Life of Pi years ago.

LOVED Life of Pi. Comes out in theatres today!!! Hoping to see the movie this weekend.

dizluvah · 11-24-2012, 10:31 PM

Hi All. I'm new to this thread but wanted to share my favorite reads recently were: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty and The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain

I joined a book club this year and have been loving reading different kinds of books that I wouldn't normally select for myself.

Someone mentioned a 2013 book challenge...I would love to participate in something like that!

Soldier's*Sweeties · 11-25-2012, 07:33 AM

You guys are so mature in your book choices!

I just finished my third Stephanie Bond book called "I Think I Love You". It wasn't as good as the other two I read, but enjoyable.

I was searching around Amazon for some Travel Memoirs yesterday and I found a few. Can anyone recommend any? (Please not "Eat, Pray, Love" zzzzzzzz)

Christine · 11-25-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Soldier's*Sweeties

You guys are so mature in your book choices!

I just finished my third Stephanie Bond book called "I Think I Love You". It wasn't as good as the other two I read, but enjoyable.

I was searching around Amazon for some Travel Memoirs yesterday and I found a few. Can anyone recommend any? (Please not "Eat, Pray, Love" zzzzzzzz)

I really enjoyed Under A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. It's about his trip to Australia. He's a great "travel" writer. Lots of humor.

Simba's Mom · 11-25-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Soldier's*Sweeties

You guys are so mature in your book choices!

I just finished my third Stephanie Bond book called "I Think I Love You".

I've read several Stephanie Bond books, and plan to read "Kill the Competition" next. "Mature" reading is definitely NOT me! I think enough every day-give me a mindless book.

Simba's Mom · 11-26-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Soldier's*Sweeties

You guys are so mature in your book choices!

Not me! I figure I think enough during the day, so when I read I want fairly easy stuff. I've already read about 3 Stephanie Bond books, and I've got "Kill the Competition" in line on my kindle to read.

threeboysmom · 11-27-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dizluvah

Hi All. I'm new to this thread but wanted to share my favorite reads recently were: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty and The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain

I joined a book club this year and have been loving reading different kinds of books that I wouldn't normally select for myself.

Someone mentioned a 2013 book challenge...I would love to participate in something like that!

Would enjoy a 2013 book challenge as well! We can all set goals for ourselves and then keep a running list of the books we've read for the whole year...

phorsenuf · 11-27-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by threeboysmom

Would enjoy a 2013 book challenge as well! We can all set goals for ourselves and then keep a running list of the books we've read for the whole year...

Sounds like a good idea. I'm in!

jgh · 11-30-2012, 12:26 PM

I'm re-reading the Hobbit for the millionth time before I see the movie.

Once finals are over I'd like to re-start and finish the Harry Potter Series.

11-20-2012, 04:57 PM	#1
threeboysmom I REALLY AM a Princess!!! Hands off the crown! It's not for trade :) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 8,718	What's Everybody Reading this Fall/Winter Season? Can I just say that I HATE how our book thread keeps disappearing on us! I have read SO MANY wonderful books this past year all based on recommendations by the DIS'ers here! Even though my "to read" list is still long, I am always on the look out for more books to add. Books that I've loved this year: Life of Pi Night Strangers The Night Circus Gone Girl Wife 22 Dark Places Sharp Objects Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella Beach Music Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon The Book Thief The Kitchen House These are just a few off the top of my head. I know I've read far more than that from recommendations from you all. So what is everyone cozying up to this winter? I'm in the middle of reading The Fiery Cross (Outlander #5) after recently going through a Gillian Flynn kick (sad she only has 3 books out...) And you? __________________ __________________ Me (48) 2013 Book Challenge: 18 out of 50 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Defending Jacob, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, The Passage, The Shoemaker's Wife, Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen, Fluke, Into the Darkest Corner, Where'd You Go Bernadette, The Fall of Giants, The Great Gatsby, Rush Home Road, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Wheat Belly, The Kite Runner, To Be Sung Underwater, The Light Between Oceans, I Heart New York Currently reading: "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" and "Mere Christianity"

11-24-2012, 10:31 PM	#8
dizluvah DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NH Posts: 1,452	Hi All. I'm new to this thread but wanted to share my favorite reads recently were: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty and The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain I joined a book club this year and have been loving reading different kinds of books that I wouldn't normally select for myself. Someone mentioned a 2013 book challenge...I would love to participate in something like that! __________________ Christine

11-25-2012, 07:33 AM	#9
Soldier's*Sweeties DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 4,144	You guys are so mature in your book choices! I just finished my third Stephanie Bond book called "I Think I Love You". It wasn't as good as the other two I read, but enjoyable. I was searching around Amazon for some Travel Memoirs yesterday and I found a few. Can anyone recommend any? (Please not "Eat, Pray, Love" zzzzzzzz) __________________ Cassie,Jake,Landon, and Jade

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jgh Peter Pan! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA...461 miles from WDW! Posts: 518	I'm re-reading the Hobbit for the millionth time before I see the movie. Once finals are over I'd like to re-start and finish the Harry Potter Series. __________________ October 11-13, 2012 @ Pop Century December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013 @ DTD & IoA October 11-14, 2013 @ On-Site (Undecided) 19 trips to WDW, 1 trip to DL, 2 voyages on DCL!

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WowLookAtThat DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wahiawa, HI Posts: 778	I just finished the George RR Martin's Storm of Swords, I kind of want to jump into Feast of Crows but I am going to take a little break and jump into some lighter novels. Going to the library today and I am going to pick up Adriana Trigiani's Shoemaker's Wife. I totally recommend this writer but I am a little annoyed with how long it is taking her to write the Brava series. I am also going to get Amanda Quick's Mischief for old times sake. I also want to read James Patterson's Sunday at Tiffany's. For the Holidays I really got lucky and found some free Kindle books about the season and I am going to re-read O' Little Town. It was a free read last year and I really like it!