Athena Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 My tablet seems to have died, won't turn on or seem to take charge Everything I was currently reading was on it. Don't really have any other devices suitable for the Kindle app, so will just have to wait til I can get a new tablet. May read a paper book in the meantime, but not sure what. Awww . I hope you'll be able to read again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodchip Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks Janet, yes that does make sense - I thought reviewing a new book was the thing to do but happy to chat about some classics too! My sister and I read Pride and predudice every December (well we try to most years) as a bit of a tradition. I love it but have not read Sense and sensibility - I have seen the film which I hope won't ruin the reading experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) My tablet seems to have died, won't turn on or seem to take charge Everything I was currently reading was on it. Don't really have any other devices suitable for the Kindle app, so will just have to wait til I can get a new tablet. May read a paper book in the meantime, but not sure what. Tragedy! Could you at least afford a Kindle? It might be easier than a whole new tablet. Edited October 24, 2016 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Tragedy! Could you at least afford a Kindle? It might be easier than a whole new tablet. It was only a cheap tablet, about €150. Cheaper than some Kindles. By the time I have the money for either, I'll have the money for both - which is hopefully Friday, payday. Assuming I get paid. In the meantime, I've put the Kindle app I had on my tablet onto my phone. Screen's tiny, but my books are there. Might do for a few days! I'm gonna feel like I've read 10 pages for every 1 I do, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCat Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Damn those prices. I got my Kindle for around 120 euros. Isn't reading from a tablet hurting your eyes though? edit: You could wait for some Black Friday deals next week too. Edited October 24, 2016 by MrCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Damn those prices. I got my Kindle for around 120 euros. Isn't reading from a tablet hurting your eyes though? edit: You could wait for some Black Friday deals next week too. Nah, I read all day every day from a computer screen with the sun shining on the screen. I can manage a tablet screen. Black Friday is the end of November, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 My reading has been woeful this month. I've finished one book - The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse for my reading group. I have been busy, but even when I'm not, I just haven't been able to settle with any books at all. I'm going to try an easy read to get myself back into it, so I've decided to start Christmas At The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau_Lou Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 My reading has been woeful this month. I've finished one book - The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse for my reading group. I have been busy, but even when I'm not, I just haven't been able to settle with any books at all. I'm going to try an easy read to get myself back into it, so I've decided to start Christmas At The Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan. That sounds like a fun read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 It was only a cheap tablet, about €150. Cheaper than some Kindles. By the time I have the money for either, I'll have the money for both - which is hopefully Friday, payday. Assuming I get paid. In the meantime, I've put the Kindle app I had on my tablet onto my phone. Screen's tiny, but my books are there. Might do for a few days! I'm gonna feel like I've read 10 pages for every 1 I do, though! I felt that way when I had a 6 inch Fire I was reading on. It was way to small. I love my Paperwhite ($119). At least you have them on your phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks Janet, yes that does make sense - I thought reviewing a new book was the thing to do but happy to chat about some classics too! My sister and I read Pride and predudice every December (well we try to most years) as a bit of a tradition. I love it but have not read Sense and sensibility - I have seen the film which I hope won't ruin the reading experience. Thanks for clarifying that Woodchip. Unfortunately we sometimes have people join the forum with sneaky intentions. Glad you're not one of them! Happy to have you here to discuss books with us. I love that you and your sister have a tradition of reading P&P every year. That's one of my favourite books, but I haven't read it in way too long. I'm currently reading Stephen King's It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I finished Snowdrops by AD Miller. A bit meh....not sure why it was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize. It was extremely ordinary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) I finished Snowdrops by AD Miller. A bit meh....not sure why it was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize. It was extremely ordinary. Exactly my feelings on reading it around the time of said Booker awards. Personally, I've just finished Anne de Courcy's The Fishing Fleet, review on my blog thread. Overall a solid enough read, but room for improvement, so awarded 3 stars out of 6. Now turning to my book group's next read, and my next English Counties book, Dracula, after which I really need to get back to Lorna Doone at some stage. Edited October 25, 2016 by willoyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I finished Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg last night I've nearly finished listening to A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark (really enjoying this) and I started Great Expectations by Charles Dickens today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I finished Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg last night I've nearly finished listening to A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark (really enjoying this) and I started Great Expectations by Charles Dickens today. How was it? I loved the movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Really good! When I was searching for my old posts about it last night I discovered that I had read 50 pages in 2012 but gave up because I found it rather slow (I'd forgotten about that!). Back then, Sari and Poppy said how good it was so I hung on to it and then Willoyd said recently how he'd read it for his Book Club and enjoyed it, so I made it my choice for November's book club which forced my hand! I hope the others enjoyed it. There should be plenty to discuss. I still haven't watched the film. I said I would give it a try back in 2012 but didn't get round to it. I'm going to try to watch it before next Wednesday, which is book club night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Oh, it's very good, I'm glad to hear the book was good too. Funny how that happens, with books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I finally finished a book! We Eat Our Own - Kea Wilson. It was interesting, but not what I hoped for. I'm on the second last story in my Lovecraft collection, and halfway through Pendulum. Really want both finished this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm nearly finished with Wonder by RJ Palacio. Very good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm nearly finished with Wonder by RJ Palacio. Very good read. I loved this one. Glad you like it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Back then, Sari and Poppy said how good it was so I hung on to it and then Willoyd said recently how he'd read it for his Book Club and enjoyed it, so I made it my choice for November's book club which forced my hand! I hope the others enjoyed it. Glad it prompted you to pick up a book you enjoyed. Have to say, I really enjoyed both the other books you mention as recent/current reading (Dickens, Spark) as well - so happy reading! You remind me - I must watch the film too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Glad it prompted you to pick up a book you enjoyed. Have to say, I really enjoyed both the other books you mention as recent/current reading (Dickens, Spark) as well - so happy reading! You remind me - I must watch the film too. Thanks, Will I finished A Far Cry From Kensington today - I really enjoyed it. I've heard of a few others of hers (she wrote far more than I realised) so I shall have to investigate the others. I'm about a sixth of the way through Great Expectations and wow - I'm loving it so far. And it's a surprisingly easy read. That's not to detract from it in any way - I just mean it's not flowery at all. It seems that's a bit of a misconception as I didn't have a problem with the others of his I've read so far. I hope it continues to be so good (I'm sure it will). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Budgie Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I finished Dumb Witness. Not a bad yarn. I had guessed whodunnit before the grand reveal, which I'm always happy about with Agatha Christie, because she's a twisty & tricksy old mare! I've just begun Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. It's over 500 pages and will take me all of November to read! It's interesting so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thoroughly enjoying 'Bodies of Light' by Sarah Moss, a rather eye opening (although fictional) account of womens lives in Victorian Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau_Lou Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thoroughly enjoying 'Bodies of Light' by Sarah Moss, a rather eye opening (although fictional) account of womens lives in Victorian Britain.That does sound interesting. I am going to have a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thanks, Will I finished A Far Cry From Kensington today - I really enjoyed it. I've heard of a few others of hers (she wrote far more than I realised) so I shall have to investigate the others. Somebody on this forum was working their way through her books, but I can't remember who off hand, but whoever it was got me interested as well. Spark is the sort of writer whose book I will reach the end of and then mutter "Is that it?". Later, I find it has actually got right under my skin - many of them still stand out in the memory, which for me says a lot about how good they actually are. A couple I can recommend if you enjoyed A Far Cry: The Ballad of Peckham Rye, and The Girls of Slender Means. Both also London-based, the latter set during the last throes of the war, the former rather later). Having said that, I can still see why The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie remains her best known - it's still the best of hers that I've read so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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