pontalba Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Finished Hawaii by Michener, 5/5. I'll probably continue either the Rankin or Persaid. Not sure yet....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I finished Ready Player One last night, and really enjoyed it. Now I've started The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I finished Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit this morning. Almost harrowing in an understated sort of way, but very good. Have now started the lighter, and hopefully humorous, followup to Beetle Boy called Beetle Queen. Loved Beetle Boy last year (my joint favourite children's book of the year, along with Cogheart), so have been looking forward to this one for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Caught up and finished a few books over the weekend What Could Possible go Wrong by Jodi Taylor - I loved this one had a few laugh out loud moments, I have read it out of order so now need to go back and read No Time Like the Past hope I don't get too confused. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - this was so true I found myself nodding or agreeing with things that were pointed out in the book. Still reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime - only reading a bit at a time to make sure I take it all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Finished Mischling by Affinity Konar (novel based on the experience of twins in Auschwitz at the hands of the despicably Dr Joseph Mengele), the first half left me a little flat but picked up in the second half, just horrific to think what those poor children, and adults, went through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I finished Ready Player One last night, and really enjoyed it. Now I've started The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. I'm glad you really liked it . I'm currently reading Jenna Evans Welch - Liefde & Gelato (Love & Gelato). So far it's nice, but I'm only on page 44 so it's a bit too early to tell. I hope to do some more reading later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau_Lou Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I haven't brought my book to work but I am hoping to finish 2 out of the 3 I have on my currently reading shelf. It's annoying not having my book but at least it will prompt me to go out on my lunch because there are things I need to get for the weekend. Looks like there have been a lot of good reads for people lately which is nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I am sitting in Bath Central Library listening to Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (can't do the umlaut on my phone), killing time before meeting Claire (Chesilbeach), Kay (Poppyshake) and Alan for coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau_Lou Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I am sitting in Bath Central Library listening to Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (can't do the umlaut on my phone), killing time before meeting Claire (Chesilbeach), Kay (Poppyshake) and Alan for coffee! Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I thought the same. Last year my first one star was in march and then not again til October, which was a nice stretch. I am lucky I have only rated 7 books one star in total. But I only rate books that I finish. Do you mean only 7 books that you've ever read in your life have gotten one star? Wow, I think that's pretty lucky! I wish I had as low a number of complete duds Did you decide to leave The Couple Next Door for now? No, I kept going and last night I finally finished it, wohoo It wasn't that bad in the end! I hope your reading's going better, too. I hope you can juggle the three books you're currently reading without no difficulties! I've moved on to reading The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normanhb Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have just red the girl on the train. Very good book so much better than the film. I believe it was a first novel. Suspenseful and insightful Enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have just red the girl on the train. Very good book so much better than the film. I believe it was a first novel. Suspenseful and insightful Enjoyed it It was really good, wasn't it Welcome to the forum, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normanhb Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks for the Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Have fun We did, thanks. And I finished my book on the bus on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau_Lou Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Do you mean only 7 books that you've ever read in your life have gotten one star? Wow, I think that's pretty lucky! I wish I had as low a number of complete duds No, I kept going and last night I finally finished it, wohoo It wasn't that bad in the end! I hope your reading's going better, too. I hope you can juggle the three books you're currently reading without no difficulties! I've moved on to reading The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley. Yes just the 7 out of all the ones I have read. I haven't read lots though, but I did become abit too generous with my five stars. So I am saving those for the books that really make me feel happy or when I can't stop thinking about the book after I have finished it. That's good thank you, I'll get there eventually haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've moved on to reading The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley. I'm hoping this is a good read. I bought it late last year in one of the Kindle sales, but not sure if it's my kind of book. I'm still reading The Selfish Gene. I'm struggling a bit, as I find it a bit convoluted rather than explained in a simplistic way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Still struggling with The Selfish Gene, so I'm going to read some fiction. I've decided on Bird Box by Josh Malerman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yes just the 7 out of all the ones I have read. I haven't read lots though, but I did become abit too generous with my five stars. So I am saving those for the books that really make me feel happy or when I can't stop thinking about the book after I have finished it. Only 7 is still a hugely low number, I'm pleased for you! I'm hoping this is a good read. I bought it late last year in one of the Kindle sales, but not sure if it's my kind of book. Well, it started out rather slowly, but then I got into it, only to find out the next day I didn't remember anything I'd read the previous evening. I'm on the fence: should I start again, or just leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've read around 200 pages of The Lifeboat. I'm really enjoying it and excited to see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Well, it started out rather slowly, but then I got into it, only to find out the next day I didn't remember anything I'd read the previous evening. I'm on the fence: should I start again, or just leave it. Oh no, that doesn't bode well! Maybe just skim read the start in the hopes that you'll remember? Bird Box is going well, and seems like a fairly quick read. Edited February 25, 2017 by bobblybear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I finished Bird Box this morning. Overall it was disappointing as not a whole lot happened. I might have to give up on The Selfish Gene. As much I want to read it and the topic interests me, I just find it such a struggle. It's not told in an easily understandable way (for my mind anyway), and I find I'm doing more skimming rather than actual reading. I've started Death and the Devil by Frank Schatzing. I bought it way back in 2012, after loving The Swarm, and also I want to read the books that I've had on my TBR pile for ages. It's not blowing me away at the moment, but I don't know if it's the mood I'm in. I'm feeling very restless and picky with my reading lately. Part of it is being overwhelmed by my TBR pile (which happens every so often). I start browsing through my Kindle and there are so many I want to read that I can't seem to just settle on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Oh no, that doesn't bode well! Maybe just skim read the start in the hopes that you'll remember? That's the thing, though! Every night when I picked up the book again, to read it, I had to skim read what I'd already read I've made a fresh start again and I'm taking notes a bit, because there's something about the book that doesn't want to let me go. It haunts me Might still end up being a poor read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More reading time required Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Last week I finished Swallows & Amazons and started The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I've just finished Beetle Queen by M. G. Leonard, which was excellent - can't wait for the final instalment in the trilogy, which I'm hoping might be in the summer, just in time for the school holidays. Received some books for my birthday last week, which I haven't added to my TBR list yet, so that'll be a job for this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I finished Bird Box this morning. Overall it was disappointing as not a whole lot happened. Sorry you didn't enjoy it, I loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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