Sharing Thoughts about Books with Others (STBO) discussion

Right now I am reading The Prince byNiccolò Machiavelli. It is a non-fiction book written back in The Renaissance era, and can be read rather quickly as it is only about 70 pages altogether.

Also I am continuing my reading of stories of Iron Man by Dennis O'Neil. He has written quite a lot of those stories in Iron Man #158, 160–208, from the years 1982 to 1986. A lot of the stories utilized in the Iron Man movies and the Avengers movies were taken from this era of storytelling.

I'm currently reading The Reckless Daughter, a biography of Joni Mitchell, one of my favorite musicians. And I've just started reading the novel A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.

Richard wrote: "Right now I am reading The Prince byNiccolò Machiavelli. It is a non-fiction book written back in The Renaissance era, and can be read rather quickly as it is only about..."

i've read bits of the prince for school as it's really important for context on Othello (especially in Iago's character) and it's really interesting

I'm reading a lot of stuff at the moment some Italian poetry and American Immigration: A Very Short Introduction by David A. Gerber to understand a bit more on the US immigration system since i love learning about politics and legal systems

Lonesome Suzie wrote: "I'm currently reading The Reckless Daughter, a biography of Joni Mitchell, one of my favorite musicians. And I've just started reading the novel A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara."

I love Joni Mitchell (pls tell me if you'd recommend it afterwards)

I am reading The Sea, The Sea, by Iris Murdoch and Long day's Journey into night by Eugene O'Neill.

Also can't believe The Prince is only 70 pages long - I always thought it was quite long hence why i've never touched it, might have a look into it after I'm done with these.

I’ve just finished Dark matter by Blake Crouch and I hace to say, it is very good. If you are looking for a good and quite short sci-fi novel, I really recommend this one, although it’s very depressing at some points.

Nayomi wrote: "Lonesome Suzie wrote: "I'm currently reading The Reckless Daughter, a biography of Joni Mitchell, one of my favorite musicians. And I've just started reading the novel A Little Life by Hanya Yanagi..."
I will.

I am currently reading the Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.

Hi! I am currently reading "Murder on the orient Espress" by Agatha Christie

I am currently reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. I am really enjoying it so far but I can tell it is going to emotionally ruin me haha.

I'm currently reading Call me by your name and this boy is quite intense in his feelings. I'm also listening to Voices of Chernobyl on audiobook, you have to take that book in little doses because it's too harsh, rough and raw, such a difficult issue.

I'm halfway through The starless sea, a reading that has proven to be slow and difficult but it's getting interesting.

I am currently reading Crooked Kingdom, the sequel to Six of Crows. It is an insanely captivating book and I can’t put it down! Highly recommend!

I’m currently reading The Drawing of the Three, the 2nd book in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. I’m also reading Lady of the Lake, book 5 in the Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski. I’ve been enjoying both books and feel a bit sad about finishing Lady of the Lake, since it’s the last book in the Witcher series, to which I’ve grown quite attached.

I am reading "La vie est un songe" de Calderón de la Barca (original title: La vida es sueño). In english, I think is The life is a dream. It is a Spanish play written in 1635. I have just finished the first day. It's really nice to read.

I am reading Nadja, by André Breton. Throughout the meticulous description of the author's actions and thoughts, which is one of the best examples of surrealism until today, the book tells us of the love story between André Breton and this girl, Nadja. The story is real and it is set in Paris around 1926. It's my second try with surrealism after Cortazar.

I’m current reading Mistborn:The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. I’m only about 120 pages in but I’m already really invested. It’s a very interesting world and Magic system and I’ve heard great things about this series so I have ver high hopes.

Paulina wrote: "I’m current reading Mistborn:The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. I’m only about 120 pages in but I’m already really invested. It’s a very interesting world and Magic system and I’ve heard great ..."

Hi Paulina. What a coincidence! I was just watching a couple of videos of writing lectures by Brandon Sanderson during his teaching classes at BYU . It's very informative and has a lot of merit. Sometimes he would have other authors do the lecture in the semester.

Mistborn is a fantastic Brandon Sanderson book. It is extremely well written. It's a heist, epic fantasy with an extremely interesting magic system. Brandon Sanderson loves coming up with new and exciting ways for magic to function. It is entirely unique in that regard. The characters in this book are well developed and you end up loving them as a friend. Many of the things, outlandish and fantasy as they are, that occur in the book are entirely believable because Brandon writes a world that is built on logic. It's not just random happenstance that allows things to occur. Everything is carefully planned and there are rules and logic that rule the magic and way of life in this book. Mistborn is a very emotional trip with growing friendships, a love interest, the main character discovering who she is and an extremely difficult task they wish to accomplish.

Hi Richard! I cannot even begin to imagine how incredible it is to listen to Brandon Sanderson‘s lectures. I have heard so many great reviews of his books and I completely get why. The world building for this book has been so slow yet delicate and beautiful. He makes it super easy to understand such a complex world he built. I’m really excited to continue reading this series and also excited to keep sharing my thoughts with you all.

Paulina wrote: "Hi Richard! I cannot even begin to imagine how incredible it is to listen to Brandon Sanderson‘s lectures. I have heard so many great reviews of his books and I completely get why. The world buildi..."

His lectures on writing is phenomenal. There are like over 90 lectures available on youtube for free. He covers everything from beginning to end (characterization, worldbuilding, romance, setting, plot, writing skill, etc.) Here is the link to that playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbL-8...

I just started reading "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I read it a couple of years ago but I need to again for a class, so this will be a re-read!!

I'm finishing One Last Breath by Sarah Sutton which book 2 of the Tara Mills Mystery series.

I have After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond by Bruce Greyson next on my list.

I have started 2 historical fictions but have to decide which to read first. I made the mistake of reading 2 books which occurred during the same period and boy was I confused when I went to write a book review!

I'm going to try to complete the Bookish Bingo this month. It's hosted by Bookish First Books. https://www.bookishfirst.com/books
It's a great place to read first impressions of books soon to be published and give your opinion. They select winners who receive a free copy of the book!

I just finished Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Hesse has a philosophical approach to consciousness, self discovery, spirituality and wisdom. In this book he does so by following the life of Siddhartha, in India. The book is influenced by Buddhist philosophy and aesthetic.

I gained insight into a "true" way of living, if such a thing even exists. This book told a story of a man that chose to follow his own path in life.

Here's the link to my review of this book in Good Reads in case you are interested to read it:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Eternal by Lisa Scottoline
Unlike her typical genre!

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Over 700 pages so this will take me awhile

I'm currently reading five books, Romeo and Juliet, The Bridges of Madison County, In Cold Blood, Becoming Michelle Obama, and Perfume: The story of a Murderer. :)

I've started to read Hamlet by Shakespeare but it's not my type so instead I'm almost finishing Frankenstein..

Hi! I’m currently reading The Stand by Stephen King, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, and All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer. Happy reading! :)

I‘m currently reading many books simultaneously for school. I‘m almost finished with „L‘avare“ by Molière and now I‘m really getting into „Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen, „Faust“ by Goethe, and I just started „¿Quién mató a Palomino Molero?“ by Mario Vargas Llosa.

Bernadette wrote: "I'm currently reading five books, Romeo and Juliet, The Bridges of Madison County, In Cold Blood, Becoming Michelle Obama, and Perfume: The story of a Murderer. :)"

Wow! That's quite the array of genres! Enjoy!

I was reading "The Death of a Salesman" which I hadn't seen in years until my son had to read it at school.
My daughter is reading "Lord of the Flies" which I had read with my son a year ago, so here I am with my daughter!

I'm reading "Dear Mrs. Bird" by AJ Pearce on audio as I just received a request from a publisher to read/review a sequel called "Yours Cheerfully" in August 2021. A more light-hearted story during WWII about a young lady's aspirations to become a Lady War Correspondence.

I'm also reading "Sunflower Sisters" by Martha Hall Kelly, which is the third book about a generation of strong women during the Civil War, WWI, and WWII.

Currently I am reading "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt. I just finished rereading her novel "The Secret History" and as I adored that book, I wanted to see if I enjoy her other works. I often have trouble sticking with one particular author, because I like variety. I hope I continue to enjoy it.

Currently i am reading Xenocide by Orson Scott Card it sci-fi and very different and interesting

Hello guys :) I'm currently reading Divergent by Veronica Roth. I'm not liking it too much, but then again I didn't expect to even before going in, since sci-fi/ya isn't really my cup of tea. I have lots of criticisms for it, but I digress. Anyway, I guess I needed a little break from all the really heavy classics I enjoy. I hope everyone else is having a spectacular reading month!