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  1. I think I'll read this along with you this month. I have read it before (twice I think) but a long time ago. I have it in big DH Lawrence anthology. It will be great to discuss it with you all. I like the idea of comparing covers! I guess the covers will have changed dramatically over the years!
  2. The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini (reading atm, loving it! I am beginning to realise that it is writing style, and particularly empathy with the characters that determines whether I like a book or not) Finished, and absolutely loved it, one of the best stories I have ever read! So well written. State of the Union - Douglas Kennedy wow, what a page turner this one is! I loved every twist and turn of this book. I do think DK is clever to write from the woman's perspective, although I sometimes think he doesn't quite get it right, but it is reight enough of thetime to be clever! Not great literature, but fab reading for a holiday, and have just recommended it to someone for a long flight. This Book will save your life - a.m homes started this book and gave up, it is too weird for me! I did not like the main character or the setting I don't know how she does it - Alison Pearson I quite liked this, a chic-lit book, but with a kind of serious black comedy aspect to it - about how a career woman copes with having young children. The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown Sorry but I'm not going to bother with this one! An autobiography in six acts - Jack Rosenthal Really enjoyable autobiography. I feel that it gave a real insight into his professional life - not so much about the private life stuff! Written as a screen play, which was very evocative! Very moving last chapter written by Maureen Lipman, espcially as my Dad suffers from the same cancer - myeloma (and my dad has had it for 10 years!) Persuasion - Jane Austen (given to me by a friend along with the film, might read this one next. I'd like to read more classics this year, hmmm still on my list!) But has now jumped to the top pf the pile! Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (R&J book, felt drawn to it becasue I am enjoying The Kite Runner so much) Plain Truth - Jodi Picoult Promise Me - Harlan Coben
  3. Difficult question I think! But, since I have been reading books recommended on here I ahve begun to realise what it is that makes me enjoy or not enjoy a book. Maybe I'll have the confidence to stop reading a book I am not enjoying now! For me, it is empathy with the main character that is most important. How about you?
  4. Phew, it's ages since I updated, will I remember what I've read? Growing Pains - Billy Piper (Really enjoyed this, what a great girl she is, very inspiring!) Mustn't Grumble - Terry Wogan (hmm, jumped around a bit too much for me, not really biographical) Home to Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani (enjoyed reading this, although it is 3rd in a trilogy, oops should have read the others fiorst, might try and get them. Love the quirky characters, and really empathised with the main character) Moab is my Washpot - Stephen Fry (great read, what a mixed up character he was/is?) Second Honeymoon - Joanna Trollope (I used to love JT books, but I don't think this is one of her best. Liked the topic though, quite relevant as I have teenage kids myself) The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini (reading atm, loving it! I am beginning to realise that it is writing style, and particularly empathy with the characters that determines whether I like a book or not) Still to read: State of the Union - Douglas Kennedy (still in my waiting pile!) Persuasion - Jane Austen (given to me by a friend along with the film, might read this one next. I'd like to read more classics this year, hmmm still on my list!) Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (R&J book, felt drawn to it becasue I am enjoying The Kite Runner so much) This Book will save your life - a.m homes (another R&J book) Plain Truth - Jodi Picoult I don't know how she does it - Alison Pearson The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown An autobiography in six acts - Jack Rosenthal
  5. Andorra gave 'douze points to Spain, which caused nobody a sharp intake of breath. Cyprus, of course, did the right thing to Greece, but I was wrong about Ireland, who donated eight big ones to the UK's entry, Daz Sampson. Finland carried off the Grand Prix with a Gothic hard rock horror show, featurng a lead singer with wings and what looked like the worst case of broken veins ever seen on telelvision. Mustn't Grumble by Terry Wogan. Timely that isn't it? It's the eurovision song contest again this weekend! It really was my nearest book! Trust mine to have the longest sentances.
  6. I read in bed at night for about half an hour. I just can't seem to find time during the day! I really look forward to my bedtime reading, and if I'm at a good place in the book, might even go to bed early!
  7. I didn't enjoy this book either. I didn't finish reading it, and I agree with most of you - the characters didn't capture my attention.
  8. Although I love Bernard Cornwell's superb writing style, his descriptions are wonderful, so wonderful in fact, that I am struggling a bit with the violent bits!!! I have stopped reading it because of this - is it so violent all the way through? (I am only up to page 94!)
  9. I finished reading this a while ago, and bought the film but haven't watched it yet. I too would never have read this without it being a book of the month, so thanks everyone. I haven't followed the bom for a while, so off to have a look at Jans! I was initially suprised that it is not the monster who is called Frankenstein! However, as I read the book I began to wonder whether or not F and the monster were one and the same thing - like a kind of manic schizophrenia? I know someone else has said this, but does anyone else agree?
  10. Update Well, I guess as it's the start of a new year, I should update my reading blog:) . I have still left to read: Growing Pains - Billy Piper (Christmas present, and i've nearly finished it, quite an inspring read I think!) Mustn't Grumble - Terry Wogan (another Christmas present) State of the Union - Douglas Kennedy (still in my waiting pile!) Persuasion - Jane Austen (given to me by a friend along with the film, might read this one next. I'd like to read more classics this year) Moab is my Washpot - Stephen Fry (still on my list) I am also going to get back in to reading the book of the month:readingtwo: , I really enjoyed last year's selection, and it certainly got me reading books I wouldn't normally.
  11. Reading Frankenstein - Mary Shelley reading now Oct/nov 06 Human Traces - Sebastian Foulkes (started Nov 06) Read Shopaholic Abroad - Sophie Kinsella Read Oct 06 in New York, absolutely hilarious, and great that we were in the same shops Love on the Rocks - Veronica Henty read October 06, loved it, another easy read! Emma by Jane Austen read very slowly 8/10 (loved the film) Recipes for a perfect marriage - Kate Kerrigan read sept 06, lovely happy easy read! Empress Orchid - Anchee Min read aug 06, amazed by goings on in the Forbidden City, maybe some subtleties in the writing I've missed 8/10 To read The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown (started but put down for Emma) Moondust - Andrew Smith ( a R&J book. I saw the actual review and thought it sounded great, but after the first 120 pages I had to put it down, it is so boring! I wonder if I will pick it up again!!) Moab is my Washpot - Stephen Fry (must get into reading more autobiogs) I don't know how she does it - Alison Pearson ( a swapped book) State of the Union - Douglas Kennedy (read A Speical Relationship a while ago, and love his writing style, so thought I'd try something else by him) __________________
  12. Well I did finish Eragon! Quite a while ago actually, now perservering with Frankenstein, certainly you lot have got me reading outside my 'box'! I enjoyed Eragon immensely, even more so towards the end. Kind of a mixture of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings! Just lent it to my 17 year old son, who read it on holiday and he loved it! Perhaps we can go together to see the film.
  13. I'm still only a few chapters in. I plan to restart reading now I'm back from holiday. I didn't tkae Frankenstein with me to read on the plane cos I thought a 'chick lit' might be easier to concentrate on! Be back soon to post my comments
  14. Nearly finished now, and it's great! Definately worth perservering with. I've found the more I read, the quicker I go! I'll post again in a few days when I've finished it.
  15. Well, I am about 60 pages in, and it's OK, I am enjoying it! I'm not reading it as quickly as I do other types of books though. I find my thoughts wandering, and have to read the page again! Does this happen to anyone else? Do you think it's the writing style or the subject matter? (I found the same with 'Emma')
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