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Ashleigh's Reading List 2009


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Here is a list of the books I want to read in 2009

 

I will give the books I read a mark out of 10, and if I can get the hang of writing a decent review, I'll write a review of those I particularly enjoyed/disliked!

 

Let me know if you have read any of the books and what your thoughts are :)

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My Wishlist / To Be Read Pile

 

In no particular order

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

Marley & Me by John Grogan

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Girl Missing by Sophie McKenzie

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb

Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

Blood Ties by Sophie McKenzie

Six Steps To A Girl by Sophie McKenzie

The Shack by William Paul Young

Animal Farm by George Orwell

1984 by George Orwell

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What was it about the book which meant you couldn't finish it?

 

It wasn't the style or the writing I struggled with, rather the fact that it didn't really grip me or make me feel like I wanted to keep reading the story. I persevered through about the first 100 odd pages but eventually I just got bored of reading it. Then I had to take it back to the library as it had been reserved.

 

I feel bad that I haven't finished it though. I might give it another go soon.

 

Have you read it? What were your thoughts?

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Have you read it? What were your thoughts?

 

I have read it, and I really enjoyed it once I got used to the language. It is definitely my favourite Austen, more engaging with more interesting characters I thought

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Currently Reading

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay (8/10)

I love those, especially A Christmas Carol. :D

Books I Couldn't Finish :)

 

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Oh, that's a shame. I found it quite hard to get into, but was advised to get to the 'Netherfield Ball' and once past that point, things improved and I ended up really enjoying it.

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Oh, that's a shame. I found it quite hard to get into, but was advised to get to the 'Netherfield Ball' and once past that point, things improved and I ended up really enjoying it.

 

Hmm, I had just got to the lead up of the Nertherfield Ball, perhaps I should get it out of the library again and give it another go from where I left off!

 

Thanks for the advice Janet

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