What book are you reading?

[Mooseketeer]

Originally Posted by Kipcc

I'm reading "Don Quijote de la Mancha." I'm not going to read the whole book though, just some of it to get the overall idea. I don't usually like older books, as I find them harder to understand (especially when they aren't written in my native language), but I actually really like this one, so I'll put up with my reading difficulties! lol. It's famous so a lot of you have probably read it, but for those who have not...it's a really cute story about this man, don Quijote, and he is so into cowboy stories/knight stories that he wants to be one, and he sets out to become a cowboy on his lame horse, Rocinante and thinks he's going to go down in history. He's crazy, but the things he does are comical. Gotta love it!

I love "Don Quixote" , a true classic and of course the first proper novel. Cervantes was well ahead of his time.
If you ever get the chance, see it as a play, it's wonderful I don't think Don Quixote is crazy as such , just more of a dreamer in search of romantic adventures, an old man trying to re-kindle his youth and have something to show for before he dies.

[GASunshine]

I just finished "Gravity's Rainbow." It had been on my list of must reads for years, on the recommendation of others. It was worth reading, I think. Actually, the jury's still out insofar as an overall opinion. I'd be interested in other people's reaction to the book.

[miguel's mom]

I've nearly finished Copper River by William Kent Krueger. Very nice book.

[WeeMadArthur]

I'm reading Made In America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States by Bill Bryson. Its about the origins of US English and how it has evolved. Its sort of a general history of the US with an emphasis on language. I think its really interesting. Bill Bryson is good at making boring subjects fun to read about.

[RDSLOTS]

I hope you enjoy Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife as much as what I did. I would laugh so hard until I had to share some of the scenes with my spouse. It was one of the better sequels to Pride & Prejudice, I thought, because the author chose to write in the same style as Jane Austen.

One of my favorite scenes is the night before before Elizabeth's and Jane's wedding, when the younger sister chooses to educate the two elder girls. I have never laughed so hard.

[TheJickler]

Originally Posted by GASunshine

I just finished "Gravity's Rainbow." It had been on my list of must reads for years, on the recommendation of others. It was worth reading, I think. Actually, the jury's still out insofar as an overall opinion. I'd be interested in other people's reaction to the book.

I read "Gravity's Rainbow" about three years ago. I agree that it was worth reading, and I think it was very good. Overall, though, it certainly a HARD read and I doubt I understood or comprehended half of what was going on. Some books deserve or warrant a re-read; this one practically demands it, though I will have to work up my nerve (and buy a reader guide) before diving back in.
As far as my reaction, it was basically, "What the hell was that?"
Have you read Pynchon's latest book, "Against The Day"? I think it was absolutely awesome and also worse slogging through.

As for what I'm reading right now: "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie. It's pretty damn good.

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I've just about burned out my local branch library. Have to go to the big county facility now, but what a list I'll have!

Thanks to you all for keeping this thread going! So many new options!

[RDSLOTS]

Am waiting for the two Ken Follett books I ordered from B&N to arrive via the USPS. I ordered Pillars of the Earth, and the sequel (?) when I had an email from B&N in reference to a sale they had going. Others looking for a good read, and who like unusual books, might try A Confederacy of Dunces. Set it New Orleans, it features a quirky, fun character with a screw or two, or three, loose. I also liked Wally Lamb's She's Come Undone. So cool how he captured the female persona.

[miguel's mom]

I just started the first "A song of ice and fire" book. Although I only read a few pages it's already fascinating and I cannot seem to stop.

[WeeMadArthur]

Originally Posted by miguel's mom

I just started the first "A song of ice and fire" book. Although I only read a few pages it's already fascinating and I cannot seem to stop.

That is a great series. It can be a little slow at times but it is great. I think the first book was my favorite. Now if only George R.R. Martin would kick out the next one. I have already completely forgotten what happened in the last book.