Weave Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hello, I did not read as much as I usually do this year but I made a fair effort. Currently reading: 'Castle in the air' by Diana Wynne Jones 'If you could see me now' by Cecelia Ahern (Book Club book) I have read: 1. Abarat by Clive Barker 2. Abarat-Days of Magic,Nights of War by Clive Barker 3. Isobel's Wedding by Sheila O'Flanagan 4. Everything's Eventual by Stephen King 5. Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs* 6. The Last Family in England by Matt Haig* 7. The Dead Father's Club by Matt Haig* 8. Sophie's Choice by William Styron 9. Sunshine by Robin McKinley* 10. The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time by Mark Haddon 11. Everything You Know by Zoe Heller* 12. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova* 13. The Family Way by Tony Parsons 14. The Little Friend by Donna Tartt* 15. Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson* 16. Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones* 17. Hogfather by Terry Pratchett (as of 14.12.06) *Favourites of the year so far Recommdation: Read 'Sunshine' by Robin McKinley... In my still to be read pile: 1. Deerskin by Robin McKinley 2. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts 3. Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum 4. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving 5. Star Of The Sea by Joseph O'Connor 6. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey 7. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick 8. Chocolat by Joanne Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 I just finished 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diane Wynne Jones tonight and I absolutely adored it, it was brilliant, a great story, great characters, I could not help but laugh at Howl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosegarden Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hiya It always makes me smile when I hear the book title 'Howls Moving Castle'.......for some reaon I just find it a funny name. Anyway, pleased you enjoyed it. What's it about? I read Chocolat by Joanne Harris a while ago and really loved it. I've also read another one by her called Blackberry Wine which I enjoyed as well. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimellon Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 How is Castle in the Air so far? I read Howl's Moving Castle are really enjoyed it. I just recently got a copy of Castle in the Air but had to put it on hold for a bit to read other stuff. I heard that the main characters from Howl's Moving Castle aren't really in Castle in the Air. Is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 How is Castle in the Air so far? I read Howl's Moving Castle are really enjoyed it. I just recently got a copy of Castle in the Air but had to put it on hold for a bit to read other stuff. I heard that the main characters from Howl's Moving Castle aren't really in Castle in the Air. Is that true? Hello, How are you? Thanks for replying. I have only read a few chapters of 'Castle in the air', which is just as funny as 'Howl's Moving Castle', no sign of Howl, Sophie, Calcifer as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 I invested in some new books today, a new store opened where I lived and as a special offer were selling three books for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 I finished 'Castle in the air' by Diana Wynne Jones, it was brilliant. I have just started reading 'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I finished 'Castle in the air' by Diana Wynne Jones, it was brilliant. I have just started reading 'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Gordon. Ooooh, I loved Memoirs of a Geisha. I don't mean to seem rude, but is the Diana Wynne Jones book aimed at teenagers, or does she write for adults too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Ooooh, I loved Memoirs of a Geisha. I don't mean to seem rude, but is the Diana Wynne Jones book aimed at teenagers, or does she write for adults too? Hi Bagpuss, how are you? You are not being rude, she writes for teenagers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi Bagpuss, how are you? You are not being rude, she writes for teenagers. I'm good thanks. You? I've just bought 'The Ruby in the Smoke' by Phillip Pullman. I've not read any of his before, but it's going to be on TV at Christmas, so I wanted to read the book first. I think my son has a DWJ book upstairs - I'll have to check her out. Sometimes it's lovely to read books aimed at kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'm good thanks. You? I've just bought 'The Ruby in the Smoke' by Phillip Pullman. I've not read any of his before, but it's going to be on TV at Christmas, so I wanted to read the book first. I think my son has a DWJ book upstairs - I'll have to check her out. Sometimes it's lovely to read books aimed at kids. I think so too, its good to step away and dream a little, remind us of what it was like to be kid... You are more than welcome to borrow 'Howl's Moving Castle' and 'Castle in the air' from me Bagpuss. I am good thank, apart from now having stomach problems, I think I am just ran down to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Gyre said; I am good thank, apart from now having stomach problems, I think I am just ran down to be honest Oh you poor thing. Sorry to hear you are under the weather, especially after you had such a great day at the shops yesterday. By the way, did Mr Gyre get his bike today? Bagpuss, when you've read the book, watch the film (Ghibly Studios). It's brilliant. Japanese anime. Unfortunately I did things the other way round, not realising there was a book, but from Gyre's enthusiasm, I don't think I will be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimellon Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Castle in the Air. I've just started to read my copy of that book yesterday. Diana Wynne Jones is really a wonderful author. I've only just discovered her during the summer and have managed to read a few of her books so far. Have you read any of the Chrestomanci books? I enjoyed the ones of the Chrestomanci series that I have read so far. What's great about DWJ is that even though her books are meant for children and young adults, I can still enjoy them just as much as the target age group. Her writing is so imaginative and original. She's such an excellent writer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Gyre said; Oh you poor thing. Sorry to hear you are under the weather, especially after you had such a great day at the shops yesterday. By the way, did Mr Gyre get his bike today? Bagpuss, when you've read the book, watch the film (Ghibly Studios). It's brilliant. Japanese anime. Unfortunately I did things the other way round, not realising there was a book, but from Gyre's enthusiasm, I don't think I will be disappointed. Hi PP, aw thank you, I don't know what is going on at the moment with me,I really don't, I woke up this morning and my stomach was just blah, its better now, thanks for asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Castle in the Air. I've just started to read my copy of that book yesterday. Diana Wynne Jones is really a wonderful author. I've only just discovered her during the summer and have managed to read a few of her books so far. Have you read any of the Chrestomanci books? I enjoyed the ones of the Chrestomanci series that I have read so far. What's great about DWJ is that even though her books are meant for children and young adults, I can still enjoy them just as much as the target age group. Her writing is so imaginative and original. She's such an excellent writer! I haven't read the Chrestomanci series but I think I will be, I have really enjoyed reading DWJ so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 Currently reading: 1. Jemima J by Jane Green 2. The Shining by Stephen King In my still to be read pile: 1. Deerskin by Robin McKinley 2. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts 3. Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum 4. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving 5. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey 7. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick 8. Chocolat byJoanne Harris 9. A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern 10. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 11. Eldest by Christopher Paolini And I really want to continue reading: 1. The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov 2. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 loved Chocolat! bump it up;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Will do... 1.Chocolat byJoanne Harris 2. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts 3. Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum 4. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving 5. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey 7. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick 8. Deerskin by Robin McKinley 9. A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern 10. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 11. Eldest by Christopher Paolini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Currently reading: Eragon by Christopher Paolini 1. Eldest by Christopher Paolini 2. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova 3. Winter King by Bernard Cromwell (reading circle will be reading it alongside 'Eragon' and 'The Historian') 4. Chocolat by Joanne Harris 5. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts 6. Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum 7. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving 8. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey 9. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick 10. Deerskin by Robin McKinley 11. A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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