Michelle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ok, I'm going to try to keep up with this! I started the year by finishing The Thirteenth Tale. As I said in one of the threads about it here, although I appreciate some of the criticisms, overall I really liked it, and it certainly hooked me. Following that was The Household Guide to Dying.. reviewed on the blog, but basically a very good read, after a shaky start. I tried to read The Rose Labyrinth, but had to give up.. the reviews have been mixed, but for me it just wasn't going anywhere fast enough. I also have A secret Alchemy on hold.. it also wasn't grabbing me, but I haven't read enough to give it a chance yet, so I will return to it. Non-fiction wise, I'm reading Julie Walter's autobiography.. although it's interesting stuff, it's not as good as Dawn French's, which I loved. I'm also reading The Writer's Tale by Russell T Davies, and I am LOVING it! Last night I started The Cradle Snatcher (extract here), which is a review book- I'm not sure where it's going, but I like the writing style. Today I received a proof copy of The Innocents, which is apparently the last book in The Edge Chronicles, but can also be read as an introduction. Kell has read them all, so she will also be reviewing it, and we can give two different perspectives. Phew! Someone please prod me if I don't keep this up to date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Sounds good! You have any particular book count you're aiming for or just reading them as you can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have no particular aims - in 2007 I read about 50, then last year I amazed myself by reaching 86. I tend to get a lot of review books these days, so they are my priority reads, then if I get time, I try to get to some of the books on my shelves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 I forgot to add that a rather nice version of The Hobbit arrived today, which I'm going to read with Beth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I forgot to add that a rather nice version of The Hobbit arrived today, which I'm going to read with Beth. That sounds nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 It's the only way to encourage her to read bigger books, and it's been a while since I last read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I forgot to add that a rather nice version of Tolkien Lite arrived today, which I'm going to read with Beth. Fixed! (I made the mistake of trying to read it after reading The Lord of the Rings - too much singing!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hmm.. does it matter if it's Tolkien Lite? She's only 9, for one thing, but for another, LOTR isn't for everyone. I like The Hobbit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I forgot to add that a rather nice version of The Hobbit arrived today, which I'm going to read with Beth. I like The Hobbit too!I hope Beth enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm disappointed with myself, I've attempted to read The Hobbit numerous times. I'll try again and this time really try, some time later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well Ben, in the same way that LOTR isn't for everyone, The Hobbit probably isn't either. We read it in my very first year of secondary school, and our very strict deputy head used to read sections to us, complete with funny voices, and it's kept a special place in my memories. Anyway, Beth read the first few pages, and seemed to enjoy it, so she's happy to read it with me. Last night I started The Innocents, and it's good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings has never appealed to me, I have never tried to read them but it just seems like something that's not me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I've read The Hobbit but really struggled through it. I have the LotR trilogy but I have no idea when or even if I'll ever read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Had I not seen the films first I would not have read the books. I enjoyed the LOR Trilogy and will be starting The Hobbit. Then may read more Tolkien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I read Hobbit and then LOTR (or was read them as a child) have reread LOTR but cannot get back into the Hobbit at all, not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) I still can't decide what I think of The Cradle Snatcher.. review to follow. Nearly finished The Immortals.. I love the whole idea of these chronicles, and am going to go back to the earlier books very soon. Edited February 4, 2009 by Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 My review for The Innocents is on the blog.. I loved it, and have started The Curse of the Gloamglozer.. it's so nice to know that I have a whole series to work through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm now officially addicted to The Edge Chronicles - I've finished The Curse of the Glaomglozer, and have ordered the next two in the trilogy. Beyond the Deepwoods arrived today, and I've also ordered the next two in that trilogy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaira Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 What are the books about, Michelle? They have you so drawn to them that I confess I'm curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 There's a thread here about them. They're children's fantasy books, but they're so well imagined. They're easy read books, which means they're good for relaxing, as well as picking up and down when time is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Whilst trying to make sure GR and LT were up to date, I realised that I've given up on Julie Walter's autobiography for now. It is an interesting read, with the humour you would expect from Julie. However, I feel I've been spoilt by Dawn French's autobiography, which was so well written, funny *and* touching, that all others are going to struggle. The other thing I found about this book was that Julie does go off on tangents, and also changes subject quite abruptly. It's actually a reflection of a natural way of telling your life stories, but in a book format, it doesn't quite work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I can't wait for Dawn French's autobiography to come out in paperback. Shame about Julie Water's one as you'd think it would be great too, but I guess being a funny person and a fab actress doesn't always make one a great writer. Her fiction book (I can't remember the name now) got an average of 1 star on Amazon, if I remember correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaira Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 There's a thread here about them. They're children's fantasy books, but they're so well imagined. They're easy read books, which means they're good for relaxing, as well as picking up and down when time is short. Ah, thank you for that, Michelle . I'll be looking into it, as it truly does seem like something that would be a fun and interesting read to give a chance to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 The Edge Chronicle books have gone on hold, because I have a few review books to get to.. I'm about half way through The Winter Knights, and shall return to it soon. One of the review books is Mr Toppit, which I'm really enjoying. I've also just received a proof from Panguin, for Lost and Found by Lucy Cavendish, which looks interesting. This year seems a little slower than last year, but a good mix so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I finished Mr Toppit last night, and I will attempt to get the review written today. I've now started Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens (Katherine (KW) on here.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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