I haven’t read Michael Strogoff, though I have read a good amount of Verne’s novels. I thought the end of Journey to the Center of the Earth was pretty disappointing. My favorite of the works I’ve read is The Mysterious Island.
 

I’m currently listening to The Prestige on audiobook. I’m really enjoying it.
 

Impressive sets! I have that same Three Kingdoms set, but my Journey to the West and Red Chamber are totally different. They are daunting, though. My Red Chamber is in five volumes of over 500 pages each!

I’ve convinced my wife to read Scaramouche, and she’s loving it. She convinced her parents to read it. It’s extraordinarily witty and engaging.

Hmm... I don’t know what my least favorite is, but I do know my least favorite iteration of Harry is in The Order of the Phoenix.
 

I am a bit envious of those of you that still enjoy reading. College completely ruined any enjoyment I had reading books; I think I can count on one hand how many I've read in the last 20 years.

That’s a huge bummer. May I suggest audiobooks to get you back in? I listen mostly on my commute to work (15-20 minutes, usually). It’s great because you’re not doing much anyway. You can just listen as you drive.
 

Nah, that's about the only time I listen to music.  
 

Aside comics... only novels I read is by Terry Pratchett, which I am way behind on.

Fair enough. Any chance you could try to read a chapter before bed? If it's interesting enough and in small doses, it wouldn't be too bad.
 

I've had a copy of Journey to the Center of the Earth since elementary school and have never been able to get through it. I've tried several times over the years, but it drags to the point where it sits on the shelf and I realize that I haven't read in months. Might have to make The Mysterious Island next on the list.

You’re not missing much with the ending. Felt like a total cop out to me, though I enjoyed most of it up to that point, especially once the exploration started. The Mysterious Island kept me hooked pretty much throughout, though. Always a new puzzle to figure out.
 

This thread lol. Haven't read a book cover-to-cover in longer than I care to admit. Been at least a year.

I just recently finished reading "Tribe" by Sebastian Junger. It was a pretty good book, though he reiterates the same point several times. Regardless, it does a good job of putting into perspective the importance of being part of a community, and the positive effects it can have on the human mind. It's not a very long book, and I'm sure can be found cheap enough on Amazon. If you're someone who feels shut off from the world around you, I'd recommend reading it.

Don't look it up, Matt! JUST read it! It's a little erotic   

 

Captain OG Readmore and Captain Kangaroo and Walter Cronkite would be so proud of us  

I just finished The Last Days of the Romanovs by Helen Rappaport less than an hour ago. I think I'm gonna start on East of Eden by John Steinbeck tonight.

I've currently read 18 books this year. 62 in 2018. 54 in 2017. That's when I started using Goodreads to keep up with my books.

I read a ton. Majority history and other nonfiction, but I do enjoy a good novel now and then.

Just read Masters of Doom. I felt very sad at the end - the same feeling I had when I finished Console Wars. Nostalgia I assume, which is funny because I watch millions of movies and shows from the era, and play games, or read articles, without that happening. I guess a book gets you immersed long enough to really recall the era.

...also, what the fuck is "domestic girlfriend" manga? Was this thread just an excuse to plug some site?

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. Think high fantasy ala Lord of the Rings but less cumbersome to read. Also it's set in a post apocalyptic version of Earth.

Finished the Grassland Trilogy by David Ward. His Between Two Ends was a great, surprise read (random library discard when I was subbing). The Grassland books were kind of middle of the road, but it did feel nice to knock some off the list.

Been reading a lot of comic books lately, namely Daredevil and Shazam!, with some Spider-Man, Swamp Thing and Deadpool thrown in.

Currently reading The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt. About 1/3 of the way through it and it's been eye-opening so far

So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson.

In the last week I finished Dolores Claiborne (great), Masters of Doom (greater), and Snow Crash (greatest)

Now I'm finally starting Game of Thrones.  I've had all five trades for years.

Snow Crash!!!!

Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt.