# Any Avid Readers Here? What are you currently reading? **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106 **Category:** Just for Fun **Tags:** hobbies **Created:** [July 7, 2020, 6:59am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106 "2020-07-07T06:59:36Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 106
### Author: ![Mno](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/mno/32/541987_2.png) [@Mno](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mno) #### Post date: [April 27, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2359 "2026-04-27T15:46:40Z")
Finally, finally, I found a (relatively) new novel I am totally losing myself in. I didn’t notice it when it came out in 2018 but it got a lot of attention and won prizes, telling stories of Native American lives in Oakland where the writer is from. As well as the history of the USA and how the Native Americans were dealt with by the colonizers. The Bertolt Brecht quote at the beginning of the prologue says it all. I already bought his second book as well. ![PXL_20260426_201417367](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/b/3/3b379fbfdf03f5a69c5e48b1a4c1987e48a4412f.jpeg) ![PXL_20260426_141313642](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/a/7/2/a72935feb8909bdc573a4df0ed1047152654bef3.jpeg) Bizarrely -to me- I found out about the writer by reading something about Dua Lipa in the Guardian. Now following her for more reading tips. ---
### Author: ![Puddingface33](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/puddingface33/32/528392_2.png) [@Puddingface33](https://talkingsober.com/u/Puddingface33) #### Post date: [April 27, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2360 "2026-04-27T19:37:12Z")
Im reading this at the moment ❤ I love Ozzy and he’s was also a massive advocate for getting sober and how it improved his life . I was devastated when he passed …anyway this is a really good book. I love auto biographies and true crime books . ![IMG_6739](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/a/7/a/a7aabfa43bf9c6114b643ca155131c702b29a0c1.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![RR160416](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/rr160416/32/536544_2.png) [@RR160416](https://talkingsober.com/u/RR160416) #### Post date: [April 27, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2361 "2026-04-27T19:48:22Z")
Just finished “Sunrise on the Reaping” for a second time. So good and can’t wait for the movie. Also just finished Mary Kubica’s new book “It’s Not Her”. Definitely recommend both of them! ---
### Author: ![Winta](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/winta/32/509235_2.png) [@Winta](https://talkingsober.com/u/Winta) #### Post date: [April 27, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2362 "2026-04-27T19:59:13Z")
![1000069571](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/e/7/8/e78777f63fb95c11f98a02a6698b596363cc1b64.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/danielaj/32/534272_2.png) [@DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/u/DanielaJ) #### Post date: [April 29, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2363 "2026-04-29T09:20:02Z")
Re-reading my all time favourite. In English: Tortilla Curtain. ![image](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/e/1/be1b8d7699389b9fd12068c1a54be8e49e6d76ec.jpeg) (Right next to me: My daughter, diving into another Manga) ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [April 29, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2364 "2026-04-29T12:26:36Z")
A modern classic!! ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [April 29, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2365 "2026-04-29T12:27:40Z")
I absolutely love TC Boyle’s body of work. Enjoy! ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [April 29, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2366 "2026-04-29T12:29:09Z")
My current read, it is helpful… ![20260429_082804](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/8/4/b84f6ac344247ee66dbd4aed8ecd92dc4ea066e9.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Chance](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/chance/32/322252_2.png) [@Chance](https://talkingsober.com/u/Chance) #### Post date: [May 1, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2367 "2026-05-01T20:03:47Z")
![Screenshot_20260501_125057_Kindle(1)](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/6/e/96eb184cc86e02a35ea9073ba5d45115a8ace385.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![5tu1981](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/5tu1981/32/531174_2.png) [@5tu1981](https://talkingsober.com/u/5tu1981) #### Post date: [May 1, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2368 "2026-05-01T20:40:43Z")
The Whistling … Supposed to be scary - but not got me yet! ---
### Author: ![Madds](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/madds/32/482458_2.png) [@Madds](https://talkingsober.com/u/Madds) #### Post date: [May 14, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2369 "2026-05-14T17:14:21Z")
![Screenshot_20260514_101217_Google](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/2/a/d2a534c3213b227ecc1a7cab00715a09f2f2837d.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![MrMoustache](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/mrmoustache/32/542473_2.png) [@MrMoustache](https://talkingsober.com/u/MrMoustache) #### Post date: [May 14, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2370 "2026-05-14T17:25:31Z")
![Screenshot_20260513_203847_Google Play Books](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/e/5/f/e5f60ef15f2c0935acf5e8a8afb00fedc28fc5f6.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [May 17, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2371 "2026-05-17T22:52:57Z")
This was an eclectic read…loved the ending. Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash | Goodreads [Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash | Goodreads](https://share.google/ePkjjicYQQA1A0pUf) ---
### Author: ![Helenoftroyy](https://talkingsober.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Helenoftroyy](https://talkingsober.com/u/Helenoftroyy) #### Post date: [May 17, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2372 "2026-05-17T23:09:20Z")
I have a goal to read all his books. ![IMG_4655](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/5/3/d53b21601b2e6f883f80259f5bc500a630c02890.webp) ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [May 17, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2373 "2026-05-17T23:50:02Z")
That will keep you busy for sure! 👍🙂 ---
### Author: ![michaeljlogan74](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/michaeljlogan74/32/239267_2.png) [@michaeljlogan74](https://talkingsober.com/u/michaeljlogan74) #### Post date: [May 17, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2374 "2026-05-17T23:59:32Z")
To understand why America fears immigrants is to understand what is happening in our society. “El Paso” delivers a critique on the history of immigration and the political movement in our border with Mexico. This was truly an eye opener book for me. ![IMG_0186](https://talkingsoberfiles.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/e/5/3e59c513d1a8b9a8dc9a6d513c8d71ff6a343588.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/danielaj/32/534272_2.png) [@DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/u/DanielaJ) #### Post date: [May 18, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2375 "2026-05-18T14:23:48Z")
I am putting this on my „to read“ list! ---
### Author: ![SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/sassyrocks/32/104454_2.png) [@SassyRocks](https://talkingsober.com/u/SassyRocks) #### Post date: [June 2, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2376 "2026-06-02T01:05:59Z")
I finished reading, “Kin” by Tayari Jones, I love her storytelling style. It is a very poignant story of mothers, (motherless) daughters, friendship, sisterhood ~ belonging. I had previously read, “An American Marriage” and it had a big impact ~ a heartbreaking novel that doesn’t shy away from hard truths. After finishing Kin, I looked for other books by Ms. Jones and found, “Silver Sparrow” at the library and am truly savoring it. She brings you right into the complicated lives of her characters. I highly recommend all 3 novels. ---
### Author: ![Tragicfarinelli](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/tragicfarinelli/32/439078_2.png) [@Tragicfarinelli](https://talkingsober.com/u/Tragicfarinelli) #### Post date: [June 9, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2378 "2026-06-09T16:24:17Z")
I think fiction serves a really important function in that it explains and describes and takes us through emotional journeys, gives us perspectives we may not have been exposed to and makes us feel and understand emotional complexity and consequences and deep emotive reasoning. I didn’t have an upbringing of emotional security or experience, books saved my life. I’m not even joking, they still do. I’m really glad you enjoyed it ❤❤ ---
### Author: ![DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/danielaj/32/534272_2.png) [@DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/u/DanielaJ) #### Post date: [June 9, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106/2379 "2026-06-09T17:23:08Z")
Glad you enjoyed it! It really does sound like a good read! Reading fictional literature is building resilience. Reading about characters who face challenges and overcome it gives you mental “scripts” for handling your own difficulties. It also increases empathy and self-empathy, Every story you read is like practice for your real life. That’s scientifically proven. So, that’s something you would miss if you only read Non-fiction. [Previous page](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106.md?page=105) [Next page](https://talkingsober.com/t/any-avid-readers-here-what-are-you-currently-reading/93106.md?page=107)