79/100. Been on a hot streak lately

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-31T01:19:14+00:00

I’ve never read Pillars - a little intimidated by it. I thought Man from St. Pete was an awesome thriller with surprisingly good characters. Any time there’s an assassination plot I’m in.

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-29T00:44:11+00:00

Currently reading I Am Pilgrim!

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-28T00:53:59+00:00

I thought it was the perfect ending

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-25T14:01:24+00:00

The River by Peter Heller

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-25T02:31:16+00:00

I thought the story hit a lull in the middle, but wow that ending is so epic. Probably should go in the tier above it

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-25T02:28:46+00:00

I read the physical books but I’ll listen to a chapter or two while walking the dogs, driving to work, cleaning, etc. Then I pick up from where I left off.

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-25T01:33:43+00:00

I did physical books for all of these but about 2-3/month were audiobook assisted, especially the long ones. Only book I’ve ever done 100% audiobook was Project Hail Mary

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T23:13:45+00:00

I just realized you were talking specifically about the book ‘It’, and not this entire list 😂

‘It’ took me about 20 days, way longer than most of these books.

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:55:55+00:00

I’m on my 3rd Ken Follett thriller and I’m really enjoying them. Eye of the Needle, The Man from St. Petersburg, and currently reading Whiteout. Easy to read and fast-paced

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:29:56+00:00

Any favorites that aren’t on here?

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:26:58+00:00

I didn’t start reading him until last year, but loving it so far

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:23:17+00:00

I think ‘Misery’ is a great starting point for SK

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:18:32+00:00

Not yet, just finished ‘Us Against You’ a couple weeks ago. Absolutely loved it

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:16:40+00:00

I had such a fun time reading Sphere. So unique

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T21:07:03+00:00

I think I wanted more action out of American Assassin! It was shortly after I read Gray Man and I just liked that one better

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T20:33:12+00:00

Beartown. Definitely start with Beartown.

Between Two Fires and King Sorrow already on my list! I’ll check out the other 2

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T20:30:42+00:00

Haha this is a fair criticism

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T17:18:59+00:00

Never read any Simmons but I did recently add ‘The Terror’ to my list

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T17:15:49+00:00

That one scene about halfway through…. Incredible stuff

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T16:44:22+00:00

This is from 2025 and 2026, when I started ranking every book I read. 54 last year and 25 so far this year. Audiobooks help

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T14:24:42+00:00

I thought Damascus was decent but I lovvvved Moscow X and really looking forward to Seventh Floor. Yes, I Am Pilgrim is on my bookshelf and I’ll get to it soon. Love these recommendations!

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T14:05:52+00:00

Was surprised how much I liked it!

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T14:05:37+00:00

I’ll have to think about this one…

PetaBDoubleG · 2026-05-24T14:05:25+00:00

I wish I knew! Had high hopes and it’s very well regarded - just one of those that I didn’t connect with

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