I'm reading Catch-22 at the moment. It's ridiculous and completely nonsensical, but also great fun.

Yeah.

And why the hell do I have to read that in a book?

I read and finished one from Raymond Feist lately: the last part of the Dark war Saga.

I'm glad I'm not like those folks; I finished all eleven in about two months. I just couldn't put them down! :D

Can't wait for the next book even though it might not be Sword of Truth specifically. According to the author, Terry Goodkind, it will include Richard and Kahlan at least.

P.S. A note about the depressing nature of the books: it's depressing to give a sense of contrast. The books usually always end on a very positive note (and the series most certainly does). I've loved how all of the books end except for the last three since they're essentially paired together.

Dtewi, what is it exactly don't you like about reading? I find myself always drowsy when I do read but I fight through it. Give the Sword of Truth series starter "Wizard's First Rule". When I first starting reading it (an 800-ish page book) I didn't find it interesting until the story began to pick up past page 50. That was at the start of March and it took me just over two months to clear eleven books of similar length of the series. It's different for other folks, I'm sure, but until you find your favorite book you're going to be stuck uninterested in reading.

Nothing can replace reading a good ol' book once you're really interested in the content!

Reading has been a sore spot for teens(coincidentally my age group) and children since video games and music started to take over.  There are bright spots though with Harry Potter being a smash hit and Twilight being successful, though I honestly don't think the latter deserved its popularity.  I am glad that they are reading at all.

@dtewi

The Hunger Games is a really good book.  Heck, very good is an understatement.  Your school obviously knew that which is why they are "making you" read it.  In a few years, they will probably make you read Catcher in the Rye if your high school hasn't banned it.  It is a pretty damn good book mind you but one that has a love it or hate it relationship with the general public despite critical acclaim among literary circles. 

Try the absolutely true diary of a part time indian

hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.  Awesome stuff

It's supposed to show the innocence of youth. Besides, Boo Radley is an important character, so keep reading.

Currently reading Angel fire east. Third book of the Word/Void Trilogy. Just for fun some easy reading.

Imajica from Clive Barker, my favorite author who amazes me everytime with his beautiful own style.

The great hunt by Robert Jordan, part two of the Wheel of Time series. Best.Series.Ever. (at least the start)

If anyone in this thread is looking for some series that beat Goodkind's by a longshot it's Jordans'  The wheel of time!