Devi Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Just wanted to quickly say, happy reading in 2015 everyone! I am currently reading three books, Wasteland: stories from the apocalypse - various authors. Animal farm - George Orwell; and I still need to finish A feast for crows - GRRM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Just wanted to quickly say, happy reading in 2015 everyone! I am currently reading three books, Wasteland: stories from the apocalypse - various authors. Animal farm - George Orwell; and I still need to finish A feast for crows - GRRM. You too! I really liked Animal Farm when I read it a few months ago, and I also liked A Feast for Crows. I hope you enjoy all three books . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I've started The Child's Elephant by Rachel Campbell-Johnston today, and it was another of my Christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Obviously I'm not as nice as you, because I just jumped right in to tell Anna how much I hated it! I'm glad you did! Just wanted to quickly say, happy reading in 2015 everyone! I am currently reading three books, Wasteland: stories from the apocalypse - various authors. Animal farm - George Orwell; and I still need to finish A feast for crows - GRRM. You too! I am interested in Wasteland, let me know what you think. Although it does feel like I am buried in the "speculative fiction" genre right now lol I should have called my Reading Blog something like, "Anna's Dystopia for 2015". I am reading again from Hugh Howey's Sand Omnibus today, Part 2, The Visitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I hated the book, too, but when you first mentioned you started it, I didn't want to say I was not a fan and discourage you, in case you'd be one of those who like the book It's actually one of my 'most overrated novels in the world'. Probably the most overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 So I was the only one left out of the secret that I was reading a horrible book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 So I was the only one left out of the secret that I was reading a horrible book? Nah, it must be part of the expedience to find out ourselves that Paulo Coelho's books can be a load of !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anisia Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and am about to start Order of the Phoenix I'm thinking of doing a re-read (yet again) of the books Nah, it must be part of the expedience to find out ourselves that Paulo Coelho's books can be a load of !!! This made me laugh So glad I'm not alone with these opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Finally finished my first book of the year! And it was a wonderful, wonderful read! John Banville's Ancient Light. Put a review over on my 2015 list. Not sure exactly what is next, probably two at the time...The High Window by Raymond Chandler, and a non-fiction biography. The Man Who Would Not Be Washington by Jonathan Horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nah, it must be part of the expedience to find out ourselves that Paulo Coelho's books can be a load of !!! This made me laugh So glad I'm not alone with these opinions! Now I really don't feel bad for giving it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 So I was the only one left out of the secret that I was reading a horrible book? Nah, it must be part of the expedience to find out ourselves that Paulo Coelho's books can be a load of !!! This made me laugh So glad I'm not alone with these opinions! :lol: Sorry Anna, but I agree with Marie One has to discover the secret oneself to believe in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've read a couple of dozen pages of Ripley Under Ground. I also received a book in the mail today, but it was ordered in 2014 so shall be a 2014 acquisition (so there!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Tonight I finished reading "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and now I know why it is a Classic. Without a doubt it is one of the best books I have read. I strongly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Tonight I finished reading "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and now I know why it is a Classic. Without a doubt it is one of the best books I have read. I strongly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it. Oh yes indeedy. Probably my favourite book ever. Atticus is my hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I finished She's Come Undone last night. What a great novel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I've just started to read Paul Magrs - Exchange, a book that I don't know much about but I mainly picked up because of the cover and because it involves books and a book shop. Apparently it was shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize according to the front cover. So far it's nice but I've only read a few pages. EDIT: There are some mentions now of books and book cases, around the house! This is great . Edited January 8, 2015 by Athena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I went into town with my son and we bought The Miniaturist and The Humans by Matt Haig for me and a Simpsons graphic novel and Tom Gates annual for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Currently reading; Ulysses, Fellowship of the Ring and Dick Sand by Jules Verne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I went into town with my son and we bought The Miniaturist... I bought that on Kindle as it's currently £1.80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 I've been getting curious about The Miniaturist. The lovely cover always catches my eye, and I believe it's had good reviews. I look forward to reading your thoughts on it, Janet and Chesil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 ^ Me, too! I love the cover I started reading The Book of You by Claire Kendal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I nearly bought the paperback of it with some of my Waterstone's vouchers when Peter and I went away just after Christmas - I'm glad I decided to wait a while now. I'm becoming a real Kindle convert - My Paperwhite is so easy to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I went into town with my son and we bought The Miniaturist and The Humans by Matt Haig for me and a Simpsons graphic novel and Tom Gates annual for him. I hope you enjoy your books, and your son his ! I just read two Tom Gates books, I saw them at the library and they seemed nice, I really enjoyed them. Currently reading; Ulysses, Fellowship of the Ring and Dick Sand by Jules Verne That's a lot! I hope you enjoy all three . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The Humans by Matt Haig for me You made a great choice, I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Finished my first book of the year last night, this month's reading group choice: The Woman Who Dived into the Heart of the World. It's a good book, even if I personally didn't relate to it as much as others have. Tim Clayton's brilliant Waterloo is also on the go. I went into town with my son and we bought The Miniaturist and The Humans by Matt Haig for me and a Simpsons graphic novel and Tom Gates annual for him. Offspring recently bought The Miniaturist (his first paper book for a while, but he had a book token, and decided that the quality of the cover/binding made it worthwhile in preference to a Kindle version), whilst I bought The Humans (Kindle version), based on all the positive comments in the BCF Books of the Year listings, having never heard of book or author before! Edited January 8, 2015 by willoyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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