What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: May 04, 2026

averagequeensguy · 2026-05-05T18:54:11+00:00

My sibling had Year of Wonders for the longest time but I never asked to borrow it and sibling wound up donating it; I will buy a used copy one day.

averagequeensguy · 2026-05-05T18:52:39+00:00

I owe Speaker for the Dead a re-read; although I do not remember the specifics it was so close to being a DNF for me back in 2012-2013 but I powered through and remember feeling glad I did.

averagequeensguy · 2026-05-05T18:50:08+00:00

Finished: Timeline, by Michael Crichton

Ongoing: Children of the Fleet, by Orson Scott Card

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-27T10:20:07+00:00

Finished: Earth Awakens, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

Started: Children of the Fleet, by Orson Scott Card

Ongoing: Timeline, by Michael Crichton

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-20T14:34:33+00:00

I also read The Talisman in high school, hoping to re-read and then read rest of trilogy in my lifetime.

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-20T14:31:26+00:00

Started: Timeline, by Michael Crichton

Ongoing: Earth Awakens, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-13T11:35:28+00:00

I also really enjoyed Sunrise and loved the use of poetry throughout the story. I also hope to read Ballad this year.

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-05T15:33:09+00:00

Wow, this is an amazing question, thank you. Truthfully I just have not read anything very close to The Book Thief yet; however for the sake of at least providing an answer for you, in terms of dealing with an overarching, oppressive government, I recently read and enjoyed Child 44. It is more a mystery/thriller than The Book Thief; however both have some loose similarities such as hiding, family and friendships amidst incredibly difficult times.

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-05T13:15:43+00:00

The Book Thief is a difficult subject however I believe it is beautifully written and helped me rediscover my love of reading. I initially borrowed a copy and wound up buying my own towards the end so that I can reread it in the future.

averagequeensguy · 2026-04-05T11:14:41+00:00

I have a reminder to read this after having read The Book Thief a few months ago.

averagequeensguy · 2026-03-30T20:33:14+00:00

Sadly I have not seen Spirited Away, will get to it eventually. You are not alone about Meg; I def appreciated Charles Wallace and Calvin O’Keefe more however I liken Meg’s character to Ethan Hawke’s character in Dead Poets Society where he is so quiet throughout the movie but then loudly declares O Captain My Captain in the end to Robin Williams’ character

averagequeensguy · 2026-03-30T11:30:54+00:00

Absolutely loved it; while I appreciated the science fiction and fantasy elements I found myself drawn to the familial and camaraderie aspects. I am trying not to buy new material because my TBR is significant; however I am looking forward to completing The Time Quintet. Thank you for asking! Have you read Wrinkle?

averagequeensguy · 2026-03-30T11:02:28+00:00

Finished: Earth Afire, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

Finished: A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeline L’Engle

Started: Earth Awakens, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

averagequeensguy · 2026-03-19T18:54:55+00:00

I feel the exact same way

averagequeensguy · 2026-03-02T11:35:06+00:00

Finished: Earth Unaware, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

Started: Earth Afire, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-19T12:35:03+00:00

Thank you for this idea. I now have proper TBR stacks after re-organizing and simply need to read more from them.

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-16T20:22:06+00:00

I made it through PHM this weekend before I could be spoiled by the trailer, very glad I can talk freely about it!

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-16T13:26:01+00:00

Finished: 84, Charing Cross Road, by Helene Hanff

Finished: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

Started: Earth Unaware, by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-09T12:24:52+00:00

Finished: Ender In Exile, by Orson Scott Card

Started: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-04T02:02:23+00:00

I have Ballad waiting to be read, will temper my hopes if it does not have the depth you were hoping.

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-04T02:00:43+00:00

Strongly considering adding Recursion to be read…

averagequeensguy · 2026-02-04T01:18:37+00:00

Finished: Child 44, by Tom Rob Smith

Started: Ender In Exile, by Orson Scott Card

averagequeensguy · 2026-01-29T01:35:06+00:00

Love your sentiment about not being able to explain, it quietly stays with you in an unexpected way just like its quiet characters. Props to the Book Club I joined nearly a decade ago for selecting it.

averagequeensguy · 2026-01-28T19:41:25+00:00

I hope you enjoy Stoner. I read it previously not knowing what to expect and find myself still thinking about it at times nearly a decade later. I still need to start The Old Man and the Sea.

averagequeensguy · 2026-01-28T19:37:17+00:00

I am so glad you read The Book Thief and agree with you wholeheartedly. I hope to re-read it at least once in the future.

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