bobblybear Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm reading Gone Girl now, and I have to say, I find Amy's tone in her diary entries really annoying. Aside from that, it's ok...too soon to judge really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm reading Gone Girl now, and I have to say, I find Amy's tone in her diary entries really annoying. Aside from that, it's ok...too soon to judge really. I agree with that, the author does a good job of making her come across as really irritating. I do like the back and forth of the story though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 My Book People order arrived on Friday so I'm trying to get through Firestarter - Stephen King. I don't think it's one of his best, there are are few plot holes that have had me rolling my eyes but it's not bad enough to stop reading it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I decided to make The Shack my next read as i need to clear some books from my TBR mountain instead of reading library books & books that i intend on keeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86WM Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 This Edgar Allan Poe book is beginning to drag a little. The Gold-Bug William Wilson Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Island of the Fay The Sphinx MS. Found in a Bottle Eleonora A Descent into the Maelström Conversation of Eiros and Charmion The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade Only 224/556 pages in, 12/39 stories read. I am hoping the best is yet to come! There are some really good short stories here. I think the writing style (of those times) is not for me, seems to take me twice as long as usual to get through the old fashioned style and wording. I will probably fly through a modern book after finishing this one! So far, my favourites have been: The Gold-Bug - A story of a man who becomes seemingly crazed and obsessed with finding 'hidden treasure', after finding a peculiar, gold scarab near a shipwreck. The Murders in the Rue Morgue - A (horrific) murder mystery set in Paris. A Descent Into the Maelström - A story of three fishermen/brothers in Scandinavian waters, and a giant whirlpool/water hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Just over the halfway mark of Gone Girl. I'm really, really liking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just over the halfway mark of Gone Girl. I'm really, really liking it. My eldest DD didn't get into the book till halfway through & then she couldn't put it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just over the halfway mark of Gone Girl. I'm really, really liking it. I really like Gone Girl as well....hope the movie is halfway decent. A little over halfway thru And the Mountains Echoed and absolutely love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've just started The Rest Falls Away. Right now it seems like the mixture of historical romance with vampire hunting doesn't yet blend itself as well as I hoped. But I like the idea of a tough vampire hunting badass instead of the typical Mary-sue like clever, attractive yet independent girl, though I guess I could live without the whole romance part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I started My Family and Other Animals by Clare Balding today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I started My Family and Other Animals by Clare Balding today. Hows it going? Hope you enjoy it Claire .. I thought it was fab and I know you like her in general Am going to start The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith 86WM ( .. it's like I'm living in a dystopian future) .. you're very brave to attempt reading all the Poe stories in one go .. I know I'd have wandered off by now. I do remember it took me a while to read the two that I did. Still it will enable you to work out which ones you admire etc and you'll be extra enthusiastic about your next book You're probably more than halfway now so if you squint you can probably see the end in sight Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hows it going? Hope you enjoy it Claire .. I thought it was fab and I know you like her in general Am going to start The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith I hope you like it, it's pretty good! I started reading Transforming Your Dragons - Turning Personality Fear Patterns into Personal Power, by José Stevens. I haven't been able to start a fictional book in ages so I thought maybe a bit of self-help is in order. I already got a slight, warm fuzzy feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hows it going? Hope you enjoy it Claire .. I thought it was fab and I know you like her in general I'm about 50 pages in and I've already welled up with tears at one point. It's lovely - such a straight forward, friendly style, she comes across just as she does on screen and radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I hope you like it, it's pretty good! That is very good to know, thanks frankie I'm about 50 pages in and I've already welled up with tears at one point. It's lovely - such a straight forward, friendly style, she comes across just as she does on screen and radio. Yes it's brilliant .. I was on the verge of tears constantly but it wasn't maudlin in any way, just incredibly touching. I heard her read it but I imagine her voice comes through loud and clear anyway .. and you have the added advantage of the pics which I had to go into Waterstone's to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 I started My Family and Other Animals by Clare Balding today. I think it's the other way round. I want to read this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I think it's the other way round. I want to read this one too. You're right! I'm forever getting it wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I really like Gone Girl as well....hope the movie is halfway decent. Oooh, I didn't know they were planning on a movie. It will be interesting to see how they translate the interchanging chapters into a screenplay. I just finished it this evening. I absolutely loved it and would have finished it earlier if not for pesky work getting in the way. I thought the characters were described and played out superbly. Mixed feelings about the end though, but on the whole I'm so glad I read this one. Next up is Case Histories by Kate Atkinson which has received some positive comments on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've treated myself to a kindle paperwhite and I am loving it so I have downloaded a few books (cause it had to be done even though it's a replacement and I've got plenty to read without buying more!) I have just finished A Feast For Crows - George R.R. Martin, it took me a while to get into it but once I did I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have also downloaded: A Dance With Dragons (parts 1 & 2) George R.R. Martin And The Mountains Echoed - Khaled Hosseini The Bones of Avalon - Phil Rickman, I've enjoyed the Merrily watkins series by him so look forward to this one. There are more books but too many to list, enough to keep me going for a while anyway! I've also got Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn, on the book shelf ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The Bones of Avalon - Phil Rickman, I've enjoyed the Merrily watkins series by him so look forward to this one. That's a good book, and so's the sequel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Reading 1356 by Bernard Cornwell, it's a follow up to his 'Grail Quest' series and is up to his usual standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Many8 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Sunday I finished Naked Heat, the second book of the nikki heat serie, and I started also Heat Rises, the third. This serie enjoy me, so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Finished And the Mountains Echoed. Loved it, just as good as his other two. The man really writes the most beautiful stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Finished And the Mountains Echoed. Loved it, just as good as his other two. The man really writes the most beautiful stories. I will have to put it on my list. Your recommendations are usually pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Finished And the Mountains Echoed. Loved it, just as good as his other two. The man really writes the most beautiful stories. Glad you enjoyed it and think it's as good as the others, I just downloaded it and look forward to reading it That's a good book, and so's the sequel I started The Bones of Avalon today and I'm enjoying it so far I also had an email saying that Police (The new Harry Hole story) by Jo Nesbo is out in September! I'm really looking forward to reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I will have to put it on my list. Your recommendations are usually pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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