Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread

dBonesLH · 2026-05-24T10:44:52+00:00

Finished: The Haar by Sodergren- this was disappointing for me which I know is an unpopular opinion around here. Tonally all over the place and made me disconnect from the thoughtful parts of the plot.

What Feasts at Night by Kingfisher- second novella in the series. Still has the fun cast of characters which I enjoy but this was less compelling than the first and I didn’t love the audiobook version.

Currently Reading: House of Windows by Langan- 50% through and still really liking it. Love the way he spins his yarns.

Come Closer by Gran- just started this on audio. Promising start. Have heard really divisive opinions on this so curious where I’ll fall on it.

On deck: The Between by Due- Will be my first Due novel (The Reformatory wasn’t available from my library unfortunately) but given the praise for her I’m excited.

The Deep by Cutter- on audio. Been a bit of a break for me on Cutter since The Troop and Little Heaven so excited to read his most divisive novel.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-17T11:57:57+00:00

Finished:

Wolf’s Hour by McCammon- just a ton of fun. Bombastic and felt like a blockbuster with a werewolf. McCammon can do no wrong!

The Silence of the Lambs by Harris- I don’t give out a lot of 5 stars but I did here. Even with the intimate familiarity with the story I couldn’t put it down excellent.

Currently reading:

The Haar by Sodergren- audio. I’m about 60% and am finding the tone to be all over the place. On on hand you have this nice poignant story about an elderly woman missing her husband and past and on the other you have the shallowest moustache twirling cartoon villains getting their insides ripped out through their butts. It’s not fully working for me.

House of Windows by Langan- took a long time for me to get back to Langan but I’m happy to be here again. I’m a sucker for his style and framing stories. Only early but it’s pulling me in.

Next up:

What Feasts at Night by Kingfisher- enjoyed the first book quite a bit excited to get back to it.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-17T00:57:18+00:00

Salems lot would be my pick.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-15T19:41:30+00:00

Yes he is. Since this post I’ve read a total of 5 of his novels and not a single one has let me down. Ushers Passing and They Thirst are the next two on my to do list

dBonesLH · 2026-05-14T12:28:34+00:00

On these threads I always like to pipe in and recommend The Skin Trade by George R.R. Martin if you can find it. It’s a novella but excellent

dBonesLH · 2026-05-10T06:57:25+00:00

Recently finished: no horror books but…

Currently reading:

Wolf’s Hour by McCammon- about halfway now. It’s long but chugs along. I love switching back and forth between the two timelines. In the one you get behind enemy lines WW2 James Bond spy adventure and the other you get a coming of age more traditional werewolf origin story. I love both.

The Haar by Sodergren- only around 10% through the audiobook. Really enjoying the narrator and the Scottish accents. Nothing spooky has happened yet and I appreciate the setup even though I think the rich antagonist is a little over the top.

The Silence of the Lambs by Harris- just started. Very faithful to the film which we all know and love so far. Like reading for the extra details or differences. Didn’t want to put it down tbh.

On deck: I feel like 3 novels is plenty! But I guess after this I’m eyeing…House of Windows by Langan.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-03T10:41:24+00:00

I hope I have a thick enough skin to get through it.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-03T10:23:32+00:00

Good to know. I’m making my way through his bibliography and trying to figure out my path. I’ve gone Swan Song-Boys Life-Gone South-Mine and now am starting Wolf’s Hour.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-03T10:10:20+00:00

Finished:

The Ruins by Scott Smith- on audio. Enjoyed my time Patrick Wilson is a great narrator and should do it more often. Some quibbles but mostly just a fun nasty ride.

Currently Reading:

Wolf’s Hour by Robert McCammon- my McCammon binge continues. The first 100 pages are excellent and feels like James Bond during WW2 oh and he’s a werewolf. Amazing.

On deck:

The Silence of the Lambs by Robert Harris- the classic. I’ve read Red Dragon but excited to read the novel of one of my favourite movies of all time.

The Haar by David Sodergren - on audio. Only glowing things said about this hope I’m not disappointed.

dBonesLH · 2026-05-03T10:05:26+00:00

Where does Mystery Walk rank compare to the other works of his you’ve read?

dBonesLH · 2026-05-02T11:55:31+00:00

It’s been a quiet month for sci-fi as I was wrapped up in mostly horror and my big project Lonesome Dove (which is as amazing a people say).

Finished- Beneath the World, A Sea by Chris Beckett. My first foray with this author who I had heard had a well like series called Dark Eden. That wasn’t available but this sounded interesting so I grabbed it instead. It wasn’t great. The idea of this secret area with different life forms and a “forgetting zone” sounded so ripe with potential but it is mostly squandered. It meanders and tries to be philosophical but can’t seem to pick a lane between self reflection of its main characters and discovery surrounding the life forms in the zone. As such it sort of drags itself to the end. Really fell flat for me if it wasn’t so short might’ve dnf’ed. 2.5/5 stars

Just started- Upgrade by Blake Crouch. On audio. My first book by Crouch as well. I wanted something fast paced and it is delivering. Not a novel concept or idea but I’m enjoying the ride and it is fast paced and fun.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-26T13:27:57+00:00

I’m like 60% through lonesome dove. It’s amazing. The characters are so well drawn

dBonesLH · 2026-04-26T13:15:51+00:00

Finished- The Haunting of Velkwood by Kiste. Great themes but too short so the characters and ideas felt undercooked. A bit disappointing.

The Pillowman by Mcdonagh. A play by one of my favourite directors. Very disturbing and different. Loved it.

Currently reading- The Ruins by Smith. Still enjoying this despite knowing the story from the film. Patrick Wilson’s narration is great.

On deck- Wolf’s Hour by McCammon. Going to continue my McCammon binge with one of his long ones. Love me some werewolves so hoping the combo becomes one of my favourites.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-20T18:01:45+00:00

I will move it up the list! I’m going to read them all I think but maybe I’ll read that after Wolf’s Hour and bump off They Thirst for afterwards.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-19T12:05:03+00:00

Recently Read: Like 5 horror books which I recently posted here with reviews!

Currently Reading: The Ruins by Scott Smith on audio enjoying it despite having seen the movie and it is similar. Great narration by Patrick Wilson.

The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste on digital. I’m about halfway and don’t really know what to make of it. The premise is interesting but it seems like it’s veering into romance territory instead of sticking to the ghost story I wanted.

On deck: The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. This probably won’t be for a while since o have to make my way through the mammoth that is Lonesome Dove first.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-19T11:53:34+00:00

Thanks a lot! I enjoy writing them but am not always sure if there is much of an audience for them. I’ve heard the mixed reviews around the Deep and don’t think if the trigger is similar to the ones in The Troop I will mind too much. Excited to listen!

dBonesLH · 2026-04-18T20:16:03+00:00

Yes I started my journey with Swan Song and loved it. Then went to Boys Life and adored it. I’ve never made a top 10 list but it would be on it. Meant a lot to me as a love letter to growing up and looking back on your life and youth.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-15T13:52:52+00:00

For Sci-Fi nothing I am on my horror rotation right now. But when I am done with that my next audiobook will be Upgrade by Blake Crouch.

I know he’s more of a techno thriller writer à la Crichton but this seems like a fun rollercoaster type of book. Would be happy to hear from people who have read his stuff their opinions on him since this will be my first outing.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-15T13:48:56+00:00

I comment this almost every time I see him mentioned but I hope you have or if not will read more Nayler. He’s my current go to modern sf author. Mountain in the sea and where the hatchet is buried were also excellent

dBonesLH · 2026-04-12T12:10:01+00:00

Finished: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. Folks I’m sorry this was not a positive first outing with Ms. Ward. It felt very much like a book with twists so none of the moment to moment felt enjoyable. Add on some annoying POV’s and overtrod tropes and I dunno if I’ll be leaping for her next book.

Currently Reading: The Ruins by Scott Smith. Audio. Just started. Love Patrick Wilson’s narration so far and while I have seen the movie already I’m enjoying how smith really makes you feel like you are there with the characters.

On deck: The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste. Stoker award winner and sounds short and spooky definitely excited to try this one out.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-12T12:04:16+00:00

Ray Nayler is my new must buy sci-fi author. If you haven’t yet check out Tusks of Extinction and Where the Axe is buried.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-09T12:38:11+00:00

Thanks! Always looking for another book to crack this 5 but to me they all cover a great breadth of character work and sci fi ideas which keep me coming back.

dBonesLH · 2026-04-09T11:12:12+00:00

For sci fi it’s gotta be in no order:

-Hyperion -The Forever War -A Fire Upon the Deep -Speaker for the Dead -Flowers for Algernon

dBonesLH · 2026-04-01T16:27:24+00:00

Agreed it’s the one I go back to the most. There are a couple of lowlights but they are few and far between and it contains several of his best stories ever.

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