What books are you reading?

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LizzieG wrote: And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie)
:shock: The best book in the world! \:D/ :D
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IDANCE4JESUS wrote:
LizzieG wrote: And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie)
:shock: The best book in the world! \:D/ :D
Also the best band in the world! \:D/
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I finished Surrender the Heart, excellent book. I am now starting Where Grace Abides by B.J, Hoff, it is the second book in her Riverhaven Years series/trilogy.
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"Billy Budd" by Hermin Mellville.

I just listened to the Focus on the Family Radio theater version, and discovered that I like the story, but in the adaptation it was hard to separate voices and get to know the characters. I thought that reading the book would help me get a better understanding on the story.
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"The Great Hunt" book 2 in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan \:D/ The books are good :yes:
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The Great Airport Mystery
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Well, I just finished a book called "The Fifth Man" and am now reading a book called "The Onceprince".
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Black by Ted Dekker.
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I finished Where Grace Abides, it was excellent. The only problem is I have to wait until next year to read the finale and that will drive me absolutely crazy!! Up next for me is Seek Me with all your Heart by Beth Wiseman. It is the first book in her Land of Canaan series/trilogy.
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Finally finished the Count of Monte Cristo! Quite possibly the best book I've ever read.
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I am reading Thought Waters Roar by Lynn Austin. It's a great book so far!
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The Wells Fargo Trail Series, Book 3, The Rail Kings, by Jim Walker.

Powerful lords fought for the railroad passage through the Rockies. It took a man who couldn't be bought to stop them.
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I'm prolly the only person who hasn't actually read The Da Vinci Code, so I just downloaded it, and am reading it as we speak.

I'm about 3 chapters in, and it's pretty good so far. It seems very researched and authentic in it's settings and references.

I can't put it down, so that is a good sign! I'll let you know once I finish it! :D
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AIO Psyche wrote:I'm prolly the only person who hasn't actually read The Da Vinci Code, so I just downloaded it, and am reading it as we speak.

I'm about 3 chapters in, and it's pretty good so far. It seems very researched and authentic in it's settings and references.

I can't put it down, so that is a good sign! I'll let you know once I finish it! :D
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I'm reading "Under Cover of Darkness" by Elizabeth (Beth) White. I really enjoy her books! This is the first book in her Texas Gatekeepers trilogy. I've read the second and third ones already, which I usually avoid, but it was hard to track down the first book. It's good so far, though the third book still might end up being my favourite.
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I started reading the Hunger Games after I saw it in the School library. I'm not sure if I like it?

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I finished Seek Me with all your Heart last night, excellent book. I am now starting A Hope Undaunted by Julie Lessman.
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Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Good book. :inlove:
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I was bored so I read "The Mysterious Benedict Society." It's geared for a slightly younger age group, which you would never guess from its length being near 500 pages, but it was really good. I finished it in an afternoon because it was so gripping.
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Currently Reading:
  • Proverbs (Solomon, mostly)
  • Hosea (Hosea)
  • Do Hard Things (Alex and Brett Harris)
  • Generation Ex-Christian (Drew Dyck)
Just Finished:
  • The Big Picture (Ben Carson, MD)
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Well, I did it! I finished reading a book. =D> It's seriously been 6+ months since I completed any type of book. Oh, I started plenty, though. I just get about 20 pages in and think, "Why am I reading this, again?" Needless to say, I get bored reading quickly. Maybe I have like a teenage version of ADHD. \:D/

The book was Brian's Winter, sequel to Hatchet (which I haven't read). It took me about a month to read, which says something, I guess. ;) I enjoyed imagining myself as Brian with his little shelter in the cold. I mentally mapped out the surrounding areas and different places I'd hunt and get firewood. It was enjoyable.
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