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By *olinOfBath OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Corsham

What book are you reading at the moment?

What was your previous book?

How many have you read this year?

My answers...

A Calamity Of Souls, by David Baldacci

Holly, by Stephen King

Probably around 60 to 70...

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
4 weeks ago

London (She/Her)

‘Glorious exploits’ by Ferdia Lennon. I’m listening to the audiobook and I love it but don’t feel I’ve cracked it yet. Set in the year 412 BCE (BC for the old folks out there) when Athens failed in its invasion of Sicily. A group of likely lads decide to use the remaining Athenian prisoners to stage a play!

My previous read was, ‘The Husbands’ by Holly Gramazio. Incredibly funny, reading was as easy as sliding a warm knife through butter, lightweight but not vapid. About a woman who gets a different husband every time he goes in and out the loft.

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By *idssissyTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Birmingham

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Haven't kept count

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
4 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

I wish I did. The last one was so long ago. Papillon c. 1990s.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
4 weeks ago

North West

I've just started one about the history of the Basque region and people.

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By *eavilMan
4 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Just dug out the Forever War by Joe Halderman. Hadn't read it for over 40 years but it still stands up pretty good.

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By *isstinseltoesWoman
4 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

Too many to count.

I've just finished Force of nature by Jane Harper.

Not chosen my next yet, but have a few to choose from.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
4 weeks ago

Leeds

I'm currently reading "A crown this cold & heavy" - Sancia Stark.

It's the 3rd in the kingdom of lies series and so far I'm loving it, perfect mix of fantasy, good plot and some good smut.

My previous reads prior the two before this book was "when the moon hatched"

Mrs

Mrs

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By *he AmbassadorMan
4 weeks ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

Bloody Sunday

The eye witness reports

It's a tough read.

John Connolly new one on the go as well.

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By *auvignon blancMan
4 weeks ago

Wilts/Somerset

Currently Sing backwards and Weep by Mark Lanegan

Previously Junky by William S Burroughs

How many this year I genuinely don’t know, I haven’t been keeping count.

Love a dirty, gritty, seedy book, my all time favourite would be a rare one that I’m very proud to own called Indestructible Wolves Of An Apocalypse Junkyard by Max G. Morton

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By *exxyyDy11Man
4 weeks ago

Darwen


"I've just started one about the history of the Basque region and people. "

Basque is such a unique language

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By *r.ZeistolfMan
4 weeks ago

Nottingham

Current book is Londongrad by Reggie Nadelson.

My last book was Wizard's guide to surviving medieval england. It was a bit of a slog for me, however the one I enjoyed before that was "Julia 1984" which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially with Orwell's original as the backdrop to the story.

I think maybe 5 or 6 books this year, I tend to hyper fixate or neglect things in equal measure, reading is one of those things.

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By *aizyWoman
4 weeks ago

west midlands

Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
4 weeks ago

North West


"I've just started one about the history of the Basque region and people.

Basque is such a unique language "

It is. I keep thinking about learning it. We have a family friend from that part of the world.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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4 weeks ago

East Sussex

I'm listening to 'A Man Called Ove'. So far I'm enjoying it.

I've probably read 12 or 15 books this year but I'm not sure

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By *ittall2020Man
4 weeks ago

Norwich

Peter Earle's "The Pirate Wars" was a good recent read.

I've probably read 15-20 books this year

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By *rdere OpusCouple
4 weeks ago

Birmingham

The Walls Have Ears - Helen Fry

The Moor - LJ Ross (DCI Ryan books)

L 📚

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By *anae21Woman
4 weeks ago

Nearer than you think

An Age of Winters (Liviero).

Fun topic of c17th Bavarian witch trials.

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By *olinOfBath OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Corsham


"Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub."

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend a wonderful joint venture - 'The Talisman' by Stephen King and Peter Straub...

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By *aizyWoman
4 weeks ago

west midlands


"Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub.

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend a wonderful joint venture - 'The Talisman' by Stephen King and Peter Straub..."

I have read it and the follow up Black House, Stephen King is supposed to be writing a third one on his own using notes Peter Straub left.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

I'm totally shit. A self-described reader, with lots of books, the last one I tried to read was Caliban's War (2nd book in the Expanse series by James SA Core). That was in 2023. I never finished it. I haven't read a book since, although I spend all day reading code, documentation, emails, and the news. I spend a lot of time reading, just not books. I hate it.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

*I hate the fact that I don't read.

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By *vaRose43Woman
4 weeks ago

Forest of Dean

Currently reading

Fun read: When the moon hatched

Serious read: manipulation of the avian genome

Smut read: Deaths Obsession

Last read Madame- another smut book

I’ve lost count of the number of books this year

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By *idssissyTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Birmingham


"I'm listening to 'A Man Called Ove'. So far I'm enjoying it.

I've probably read 12 or 15 books this year but I'm not sure"

Read the book after being recommended and told the main character reminded siblings of our dad

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
4 weeks ago

kent

I’m currently reading the final book in the Blackwater series, by Michael McDowell. It’s been a wonderful series, but I’m ready to say goodbye to all the characters read something else. How many books have I read this year? Haven’t a clue, but it’s a lot ☺️

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 weeks ago

Reading

Currently reading: As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson

Previous book: Fire by John Boyne

Books read this year: 96

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
4 weeks ago

kent


"Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub.

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend a wonderful joint venture - 'The Talisman' by Stephen King and Peter Straub...

I have read it and the follow up Black House, Stephen King is supposed to be writing a third one on his own using notes Peter Straub left."

Holly Gibney is returning next May, in ‘Never Flinch’. It’s just been announced!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex


"*I hate the fact that I don't read."

Would Audible or similar be an option? I don't find reading as easy since I had a couple of surgeries on my eye and it's really helped

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex


"I'm listening to 'A Man Called Ove'. So far I'm enjoying it.

I've probably read 12 or 15 books this year but I'm not sure

Read the book after being recommended and told the main character reminded siblings of our dad "

I expect he reminded a lot of people of their dad

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By *usty kayWoman
4 weeks ago

Burnham

I'm rereading hunger games.

I haven't read nearly enough this year. Have put a court of thorns and roses on my Christmas list

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By *usurrusCouple
4 weeks ago

North West.

Working through The Witcher again, waiting for Brandon Sanderson's latest. Serious break is 'Future Humans'.

Always a pleasant break - Anything Terry Pratchett.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
4 weeks ago

kent


"Working through The Witcher again, waiting for Brandon Sanderson's latest. Serious break is 'Future Humans'.

Always a pleasant break - Anything Terry Pratchett. "

Book 5 of the Stormlight Archive? Friday next week! I shall be heading to Waterstones first thing

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By *aizyWoman
4 weeks ago

west midlands


"Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub.

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend a wonderful joint venture - 'The Talisman' by Stephen King and Peter Straub...

I have read it and the follow up Black House, Stephen King is supposed to be writing a third one on his own using notes Peter Straub left.

Holly Gibney is returning next May, in ‘Never Flinch’. It’s just been announced! "

I know can't wait! There is another book coming out, it is a compilation of short stories from different authors, set in Stephen King's The Stand universe, I can not wait to read it!

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
4 weeks ago

kent


"Just finished Holly by Stephen King, I loved it!

Just started Floating Dragon by Peter Straub.

If you haven't read it already, I'd recommend a wonderful joint venture - 'The Talisman' by Stephen King and Peter Straub...

I have read it and the follow up Black House, Stephen King is supposed to be writing a third one on his own using notes Peter Straub left.

Holly Gibney is returning next May, in ‘Never Flinch’. It’s just been announced!

I know can't wait! There is another book coming out, it is a compilation of short stories from different authors, set in Stephen King's The Stand universe, I can not wait to read it!"

Oh I’ve seen that’s coming! I don’t know who’s contributed to it though xx

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By *orthern StarsCouple
4 weeks ago

Durham

I only ever get chance to read properly when I'm on holiday. The last book was 'confessions of a 40 something fuck up'. A really good humourful read.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania


"*I hate the fact that I don't read.

Would Audible or similar be an option? I don't find reading as easy since I had a couple of surgeries on my eye and it's really helped"

🤷‍♀️

I don't know. 😔

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania


"*I hate the fact that I don't read.

Would Audible or similar be an option? I don't find reading as easy since I had a couple of surgeries on my eye and it's really helped

🤷‍♀️

I don't know. 😔"

By the time I finish working, I'm sick of reading anything.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago


"What book are you reading at the moment?

What was your previous book?

How many have you read this year?

My answers...

A Calamity Of Souls, by David Baldacci

Holly, by Stephen King

Probably around 60 to 70...

"

Can you remember what they all were about?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex


"*I hate the fact that I don't read.

Would Audible or similar be an option? I don't find reading as easy since I had a couple of surgeries on my eye and it's really helped

🤷‍♀️

I don't know. 😔

By the time I finish working, I'm sick of reading anything. "

I can understand that it's why I wondered if listening might help.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania


"*I hate the fact that I don't read.

Would Audible or similar be an option? I don't find reading as easy since I had a couple of surgeries on my eye and it's really helped

🤷‍♀️

I don't know. 😔

By the time I finish working, I'm sick of reading anything.

I can understand that it's why I wondered if listening might help. "

I get you. I don't know. Once I've had supper, there's TV to watch (the electronic kind - I don't sit in front of a mirror 😜). Sigh. My get up and go, got up and went.

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By *olinOfBath OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Corsham


"What book are you reading at the moment?

What was your previous book?

How many have you read this year?

My answers...

A Calamity Of Souls, by David Baldacci

Holly, by Stephen King

Probably around 60 to 70...

Can you remember what they all were about? "

One question, just eight words, but easily explains four months on Fab with no meetings...

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Stockport


"I'm totally shit. A self-described reader, with lots of books, the last one I tried to read was Caliban's War (2nd book in the Expanse series by James SA Core). That was in 2023. I never finished it. I haven't read a book since, although I spend all day reading code, documentation, emails, and the news. I spend a lot of time reading, just not books. I hate it. "

I feel your pain. Reading is my whole life, but the last few years it has seemed to become so hard to properly devote myself to a book and become absorbed. Have I maybe just reached a saturation point, that the "properly enjoying reading" section of my brain has burned out? That really would make life suck. Hoping it'll recover with time and TLC.

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