What's Everyone Reading: 2012

[Ummm]

So The Night Circus ended up being a little strange. It was definitely fun and whimsical at times, but overall it was just ok for me (probably because of how weird it got). I'm curious what others have to say about it.

Has anyone read The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta? I'm stuck on what to read next, and I was thinking about this one. I've always liked his writing.

I haven't started Night Circus yet - decided to read something else first. But I think I will still give it a try. Since people either love it or hate it?

I couldn't finish the Leftovers - again, I rad some really positive reviews, but it's not for me. Definitely a more character driven novel.

[Ummm]

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Started off great, and then it got a bit strange, and I think I missed the ending?! Seemed like there would be a sequel... but not sure if i'd read it or not. I did like having the strange photographs included in the book.

[mrs_pell]

So The Night Circus ended up being a little strange. It was definitely fun and whimsical at times, but overall it was just ok for me (probably because of how weird it got). I'm curious what others have to say about it.

I almost didn't even finish it. I actually tried to quit multiple times, but it was just intriguing enough to make me finish it. It was definitely just okay (if that) for me. I was not in the camp that loved it...that's for sure!

I'm currently reading the 2nd Wheel of Time book, The Great Hunt, by Robert Jordan. The first book was pretty good, and this one is starting off even better so far. But...I don't think I'll be able to read straight through the series. Will definitely need some lighter (and shorter!) books in between!

[Lila55]

Has anyone read The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta?

I finished The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta last night. Excellent book, I would recommend it. I have not read any other books by Tom Perrotta. I will add his other books to my "to read" list.

[Dizzy]

I almost didn't even finish it. I actually tried to quit multiple times, but it was just intriguing enough to make me finish it. It was definitely just okay (if that) for me. I was not in the camp that loved it...that's for sure!

I totally agree with you! I definitely didn't love it, but I WANTED to love it because the premise is so awesome.

I went ahead and started The Leftovers (thank you for the comments, everyone!) and so far, so good. A strange topic indeed, but I like Perrotta's writing and always have.

I really really loved Miss Peregrine...it was one of my favorites last year. The sequel doesn't come out until NEXT year (2013).

[scout]

I teach seventh grade, so I read a lot of y/a books. I just finished THE MAZE RUNNER and I recommend it--especially if you like The Hunger Games. It wasn't as good as The Hunger Games, and the writing was a little sloppy at times (must everything be described "sparkling"?), but the story was fast-paced.

[E&O]

I am about 3/4 of the way through Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and I don't know what I think about it. I enjoy Oskar's story, dealing with his dad's death and his hunt for the key's purpose. But I find myself getting really bogged down and often times confused during the Grandfather's story and the Grandmother's story (more so the Grandfather). I hope this pays off in the end, but my gut tell sme I'll be left unstatisfied.

But it is eerie to read so those (fictional) accounts of 9/11 and really think about what it was like for those trapped in the Towers.

[Ohana]

I read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close last year, and yeah, it left me feeling unsatisfied. I'm curious how they've adapted it into a movie, though.

Currently reading Wednesday Sisters. Meh. It's kind of a rehash of Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, except they write books instead of reading and critiquing them.

I'm finding that a lot of the books I've read lately just aren't that compelling. The authors have jammed so many different people in their books that I just can't keep them straight, nor can I develop any kind of feeling toward any of them, so when they have a crisis, I just don't care enough about them to care what's happening to them. I'm going to finish slogging through Wednesday Sisters, but then I'm on the lookout for something great. I have Sarah's Key on my nightstand...anyone like that one?

[scarlett]

I posted in the 2011 thread since I finished right before the new year, but in case you missed it - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Highly recommended! YA Historical fiction about WWII - but a little known piece of history about Lithuania.

I finished this today. It was really intense and made me cry a few times. I was reading it as an ebook, so the end caught me by surprise. I expected more pages, but the more I think about it, I think it ended at the right place for a character driven novel. I think it should be required reading for high schoolers.

[bookworm]

I bought the other book about Shades of Grey... I got all confused between what one friend recommended, and what was recommended here. I have been thinking "how the hell is this going to relate to WWII?" So far it's fine, but that's from someone who doesn't mind the occasional romance novel.