What are you reading now?
By wittywriter
@wittywriter (86)
United States
May 28, 2009 12:01pm CST
I am curious of what people are reading now. I am currently reading a manuscript that a friend has an intention to publish. However, I found that I am not currently reading any other books. I was wondering what people are reading to give me a direction on something good.
I have found that I have been too wrapped up in my own writing and the writing of buddies that I have come out of touch a little bit of what people are reading today. Can someone give me some suggestions?
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4 responses
@Valentine28 (121)
• United States
29 May 09
I'm right in the middle of reading Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. My friends wanted to go to the movies to watch it, but I found out it was a book and had to read it. It's really good so far. I'm about half way through it.
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@vickstick74 (49)
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29 May 09
Excellent book! Dan Brown is a fab writer. I always like to read a book before I see the movie, but don't do what I did with the devinci code and pick the film to pieces. That gets on peoples nerves, apparently, LOL!
@wittywriter (86)
• United States
29 May 09
I want to read Angels and Demons, I read the DaVinci Code before I saw the movie. Theres a thought, I gotta get me a copy of Angels and Demons. Thanks....
@vickstick74 (49)
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29 May 09
I'm re-reading New Moon from the Twilight series. Even though they are aimed at older teens and young adults, I find them fascinating as they are so well written, and capture my imagination very well. The type of story that i can get lost in for a little while.
@wittywriter (86)
• United States
29 May 09
vickstick74, hey, I have read Harry Potter series and Im 40. LOL! It does not matter what you read as long as you read. :)
@wittywriter (86)
• United States
31 May 09
vickstick74, Yes I can not wait for the new movie. Im on pins and needles. I have everyone on DVD. Tell me if you see it before me if it is as good as the others.
@vickstick74 (49)
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29 May 09
Oh, me too, I love them! Can't wait to see the new movie. Am trying to convince my friend to come with me to see it. He's 45!
@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
29 May 09
It depends on what kind of books you like, but I could recommend a ton of them! I agree that James Paterson is great! I have read quite a few of his. My favorites are the Alex Cross Novels. Stephen King is good, as well as Pat Conroy.
@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
30 May 09
Alex Cross is the main character in James Paterson books. (Kiss the Girls is one)
@chingmerry (414)
• China
29 May 09
i never have a experience to read manuscript,i think that it is very strange,i haven't had a friend with writing ability,so i have no chance to read that,i have also ever writen a novel by myself,but i gave up halfway,i found it's need enough perseverance and skill for a certain extent.i didn't like one especial book,i read various book when i have a little interesting.
@wittywriter (86)
• United States
29 May 09
chinmerry, I used to own my own publishing company, it was a POD (Print On Demand) so I am used to reading manuscripts. I also have published two books myself, I did not publish them through my company. I have been writing for over 16 years, so I have had a chance to view many a manuscript. I used to be a freelance writer full time for 5 years and now I am getting back into it after a sabbatical for 3 years. I have also read many an ARC (these are copies of books to review, you can not sell these as an author does not make money on these copies, they are for book reviews and previews only) in my time. I used to book review for Penguin Press and many others.
So, what was that book you disliked?
