Nollaig Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It's a re-read for me, but I may as well be reading it for the first time, because I don't remember much of it. That happens to me far too often. I'll rave about a book I've read six months later but when I'm asked why I liked it or what the plot is I'm like 'I have no idea! I just know I loved it!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've read The Phantom Tollbooth a couple of times, and I've bought a lovely annotated hardback edition, which I shall have to read soon. I can't remember if we already discussed this, but when I get to the book, will you join me? I didn't do any reading yesterday I miss Landline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm onto the last 100 pages of Tommyknockers. I didn't realise the first time i read it how many references to his other stories there are in it. So far i've noticed The Shining, It, Misery & Stephen King himself. That's pretty cool! I'm slowly making progress with The Humans, I'm loving the story and the humour . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I can't remember if we already discussed this, but when I get to the book, will you join me? I could probably (easily) be persuaded. All this talk of the book has got me itching to read it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 That happens to me far too often. I'll rave about a book I've read six months later but when I'm asked why I liked it or what the plot is I'm like 'I have no idea! I just know I loved it!' I get so embarrassed when that happens. It's hard to rave about a book when you can't even remember why you liked it. Glad it's not just me! Unfortunately the only reading I've done today is a dull thesis for work. I had to pull an all-nighter to get it done in time, probably because I've been spending so much time on the forum when I should have been working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Read 35% of The Mangle Street Murders - really enjoying it too. Library loan of Alan Weisman's Countdown: our last, best hope for a future on earth? - a very complex and sensitive subject (especially when referring to population growth), but a very interesting book so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I could probably (easily) be persuaded. All this talk of the book has got me itching to read it again. That's the best kind of itch: you can scratch it by reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm in one of those read several books at once phases. I'm a little shy of halfway through The Shadow of the Wind that I've been working on; I started The Giver last night, and am a quarter of the way through; I'm also eyeing The Remains of the Day. Fickle, fickle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm in one of those read several books at once phases. I'm a little shy of halfway through The Shadow of the Wind that I've been working on; I started The Giver last night, and am a quarter of the way through; I'm also eyeing The Remains of the Day. Fickle, fickle! ....ONLY THREE?....*pshaw* Ohh, The Shadow of the Wind is great, but at some times a bit overly long winded, I found. Go for The Remains of the Day, it's wonderful!! Some people find this one boring and tiresome, but it's one of my favourites. Happy reading being fickle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) ....ONLY THREE?....*pshaw* Ohh, The Shadow of the Wind is great, but at some times a bit overly long winded, I found. Go for The Remains of the Day, it's wonderful!! Some people find this one boring and tiresome, but it's one of my favourites. Happy reading being fickle . "Long winded," snicker, snicker. It's good to hear that you like The Remains of the Day. I've had it on my shelf for a year now. Edited January 18, 2015 by dtrpath27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie9 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ive finished Tommyknockers, enjoyed it a lot more this time round. Next up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I just finished The Giver by Lois Lowry. It was heartbreaking to imagine the world described. The book was not at all what I expected, but definitely one I would recommend. It was quite thought-provoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I just finished The Giver by Lois Lowry. It was heartbreaking to imagine the world described. The book was not at all what I expected, but definitely one I would recommend. It was quite thought-provoking. I think Athena and I are reading this together this year. Now I can't wait! I am slowly getting my motivation back, but still reading Lee Child's The Affair. I'm not turning to it often, but I am enjoying what I read when I do read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm about halfway through She's Come Undone. So much I'd forgotten about, like Dolores' mum dying in the accident at the tollbooth, and that Dolores spent 7 years in a mental hospital. Those bits completely passed me by. I'm definitely enjoying it a lot more this time around, maybe because I'm a bit older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm about halfway through She's Come Undone. So much I'd forgotten about, like Dolores' mum dying in the accident at the tollbooth, and that Dolores spent 7 years in a mental hospital. Those bits completely passed me by. I'm definitely enjoying it a lot more this time around, maybe because I'm a bit older. It was absolutely heartbreaking to read about Dolores's Mom dying. It was so upsetting. They would've figured things out! Where are you with the mental hospital? How far have you read? So happy to hear you're enjoying it and even more than the last time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've just started with Part Three, which opens with Dolores saying that she has spent seven years in the mental hospital. Part Two ended with Dolores swimming alongside the dead beached whale. Completely agree with you about Dolores' mum dying ....you can see how all these events have affected Dolores, and some parts are very hard to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) I think it's quite an underrated book. Maybe it's just a classic to me and no one else. This is the point where I start getting scared about talking up the book so much. I'd hate to overhype it and have you all be disappointed! But thanks to Frankie and Dtr for backing me up. Most adults I know rate it very highly and I'd agree that it certainly is a 'classic'. It's got an 88% 5 star rating on Amazon, which shows you are definitely not alone! However, I have to admit that I am not amongst these ranks of fans, as for me it felt very dated, especially with its rather heavy handed (IMO!) message. I pulled it off the class library shelves after several children made similar comments (even if they didn't use quite the same language!). Edited January 18, 2015 by willoyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've just finished The Dynamite Room this evening - hadn't intended to, but I couldn't put it down. Very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I've just started with Part Three, which opens with Dolores saying that she has spent seven years in the mental hospital. Part Two ended with Dolores swimming alongside the dead beached whale. Completely agree with you about Dolores' mum dying ....you can see how all these events have affected Dolores, and some parts are very hard to read. Ah, you've just started it. Oh you still have such long ways to go, I'm jealous I managed to read maybe 50 pages of Landline last night in bed. I'm not liking it as much as Fangirl and Attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Started Gravity's Rainbow, it's rather bizzare yet strangely addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Tim, I was watching an episode of The OC the other day and there was a guest appearance by Paris Hilton: Paris: I’ve been up all night working on my thesis. “Magical Realism in American Literature”. Are you familiar with the works of Thomas Pynchon?Seth: I’ve only read The Crying of Lot 49.Paris: Gravity’s Rainbow is his masterpiece! Hope I haven't put you off your book. Most adults I know rate it very highly and I'd agree that it certainly is a 'classic'. It's got an 88% 5 star rating on Amazon, which shows you are definitely not alone! However, I have to admit that I am not amongst these ranks of fans, as for me it felt very dated, especially with its rather heavy handed (IMO!) message. I pulled it off the class library shelves after several children made similar comments (even if they didn't use quite the same language!). Aw, that's a shame. I don't remember thinking it seemed at all dated—certainly no more than any other YA book I've read. I read a bit more of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie today. I'll try to get in a bit more reading before bedtime. It's really good—just need to find more time to read! I have a four and a half hour train trip coming up in a few day. I can't wait...I'm planning to get a lot of reading done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just finished The Giver by Lois Lowry. It was heartbreaking to imagine the world described. The book was not at all what I expected, but definitely one I would recommend. It was quite thought-provoking. I read The Giver last year. I also recommend it. The Giver is one of those books that make the "must read" in our lifetime list. The book, as you say, was definitely very thought provoking. It kinda reminds me of the saying......be careful of what you wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I read a bit more of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie today. I'll try to get in a bit more reading before bedtime. It's really good—just need to find more time to read! I have a four and a half hour train trip coming up in a few day. I can't wait...I'm planning to get a lot of reading done! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. It'll be the perfect length for the train ride. Have a safe trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I finished A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron last night, the sequel to A Dog's Purpose, it was good but very much a rehash of the first book, just different dogs and people, so a little disappointing. Now starting Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier which has been on my shelf for far too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Started The Battle of Pollock's Crossing by J. L. Carr during my lunch break, and I love it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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