I don't read nearly as much as I used to but I do have a few books that I have acquired for when I do get around to it,as well a list of books to get.
What are you reading?
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I just read a book that is sort of science fiction and sort of mystery called The Night Market, it wasnt great but worth a read if you like that sort of thing.
One recent read i really enjoyed is Heat 2, its a sequel to the old de niro/pacino movie but in book form. It starts minutes after the movie finishes and continues the story of the surviving characters. It kept me entertained during summer.
If you liked the movie i would recomend it but it might not make sense if you havent seen it.
One recent read i really enjoyed is Heat 2, its a sequel to the old de niro/pacino movie but in book form. It starts minutes after the movie finishes and continues the story of the surviving characters. It kept me entertained during summer.
If you liked the movie i would recomend it but it might not make sense if you havent seen it.
I just checked out The Night Market and it seems that the book is part of a trilogy along with The Poison Artist and The Dark Room,I'll put them on my list as well as Heat 2.
The Night Market isnt the type of book i normally read but i did enjoy it. I think the trilogy is only loosely connected so it didnt make much difference that i hadnt read the others. I will read them too if i get the chance
To be honest i enjoyeed Heat2 much more.
I have recently discovered the local library as i take my daughter there once a month, it sounds obvious but its a good way to read stuff you normally wouldnt and it doesnt cost anything. When i mention this to people like i have made a major discovery they usually say thats what libraries are for! Either way its got me back into books and a larger variety than i would read if i was paying for them.
I'm really looking forward to reading Heat 2 based on your posts about it....I think k the last book that I did read was a Jack Reacher novel.I like the Reacher stories.
Are you referring to The Night Market by Jonathan Moore, or Night Market by BR Kingsolver? I've found both on my library app. I love listening to audiobooks, and I'm as delighted as you are Ogertron that they're free. I use Libby and Hoopla.
I think I have mentioned this elsewhere on MFK, but I'll repeat it here: for those of you who do a lot of reading, there is a website called BookBub which is a listing of e-books and audio-books available at bargain basement prices; most books are $0.99 or $1.99, and many are free. You subscribe to the site (free) and answer a few questions regarding the type of e-reader you own and the general categories of books you like; you will then receive an email each day listing that day's deals. In most cases, the sale price is only good for a day or two, so you must buy what you want when you see it, no hemming and hawing or else you will miss the sale price.
I usually read 3 or 4 books weekly, and unless there is a particular title that I simply must have, there's just no need to go elsewhere. I don't think I have bought a full-priced e-book anywhere else more than once or twice in the past several years. I am always able to find something I want to read on BookBub, and it also lets me try out books or authors without spending a lot of money on failed experiments. I won't spend 20 or 30 bucks on an e-book about which I know nothing and which I may not enjoy, but for a buck or two...why not?
One of my latest discoveries on BookBub was a book by Thoms Perry called "The Old Man"; I consumed that thing and loved it, and then last night I stumbled upon a series on Prime based upon that book, which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. Jeff Bridges stars with John Lithgow in it; worth watching, even though it cleaves a bit from the original book. Then, this morning I found another book by the same author on BookBub which I immediately ordered, but would never have noticed if I hadn't already found him on the site originally.
It's a vicious cycle...
I usually read 3 or 4 books weekly, and unless there is a particular title that I simply must have, there's just no need to go elsewhere. I don't think I have bought a full-priced e-book anywhere else more than once or twice in the past several years. I am always able to find something I want to read on BookBub, and it also lets me try out books or authors without spending a lot of money on failed experiments. I won't spend 20 or 30 bucks on an e-book about which I know nothing and which I may not enjoy, but for a buck or two...why not?
One of my latest discoveries on BookBub was a book by Thoms Perry called "The Old Man"; I consumed that thing and loved it, and then last night I stumbled upon a series on Prime based upon that book, which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. Jeff Bridges stars with John Lithgow in it; worth watching, even though it cleaves a bit from the original book. Then, this morning I found another book by the same author on BookBub which I immediately ordered, but would never have noticed if I hadn't already found him on the site originally.
It's a vicious cycle...
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My wife told me, I have to either stop buying books or stop buying fish tanks 
Of course, somewhat joking, but not really. I have never gotten into digital books. I don't like reading on standard tablets (my eyes get tired), but maybe a higher quality tablet would help. I get all my books used, mostly on Amazon re-sellers.
Of course, somewhat joking, but not really. I have never gotten into digital books. I don't like reading on standard tablets (my eyes get tired), but maybe a higher quality tablet would help. I get all my books used, mostly on Amazon re-sellers.I don't know how your library system works up there John, but with a library card you can use either Libby or Hoopla free for tons of audio or ebooks. Depends on what your library system offers. I usually just listen, rarely have the time to sit and read these days.
