SueK Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I received an Amazon book in the post from a new author, Sam Eastland. It's called Eye of the Red Tsar and am really looking forward to reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) What's the electricity going off for? I hope it wasn't a long stretch. I didn't get any reading done in the train yesterday, I was too nervous to read! I've been to the train to Lappeenranta a hundred times but I guess it was different this time because I had all my luggages with me and it was the first lag of the trip for me. I'm beginning to lose the plot, I had to skim read some parts of the novel last night in bed. Do you already know who the admirer is? Exciting stuff!!! Aw I'm not surprised you can't concentrate to read! You'll be all settled in Aus before you know it and you & Kylie will be hunting through all the book fairs! Oh I do know who the admirer is, and you'll be surprised when you read it I am totally loving the new and improved Daddy Dexter too! Lily definitely brings out his human side, he's so adorable! Although, I hope he does some killing/protecting/justice too ) My electric was of until about half 3 yesterday. Mind you I didn't get much reading done either I spent all morning on my phone, went to the hospital in the afternoon only to be told I had got the wrong day and it was in fact today the appointment was for! So I have to back to the hospital again, today. I tell ya, my mind is going a lot sooner than anticipated! Edited September 16, 2010 by Charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have finished life of Pi. I thought it was beautifully written and I love thinking about it afterwards but I didn't enjoy reading it. Does that make any sense? I think it's just not my favourite subject matter so I read as quick as possible to get it over and done with. But then afterwards I can just dwell on the bits I liked in my mind and forget the bits I didn't and the book improves. I love the parts about religion in the beginning. I think because Pi truly loves God in a joyful way. I think I would make an excellent Hindu Muslim Christian - I'll have to look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Not much reading today. Still, managed to convince myself to start reading a new book today, "The dark mirror" by Juliet Marillier. I might still go back to re-read favourite parts of favourite romance books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Finished Codex by Lev Grossman - not an amazing ending but a thoroughly enjoyable read overall. Started Under The Dome by Stephen King - 100 pages in and absolutely loving it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Glad to hear Codex was OK Noll. Was able to drag myself to my library book club and I'm glad I did. Had a great time in the end and I got this months book read The Best of Men by Claire Letemendia. Looks like a really good Historical novel. Looking forward to reading it. *Edit* I forgot I also picked up my reservation of The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. Edited September 16, 2010 by catwoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Started reading Dead in the Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Just started Goodnight Steve McQueen by Louise Wener. I loved Worldwide Adventures in Love and her autobiography so I've every confidence I'll enjoy this. Edited September 16, 2010 by JudyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) I finished Christopher Brookmyre's The Sacred Art of Stealing last night. OK, but I was a bit disappointed really - I was expecting more, given how much I'd heard about him. I just thought it was all a bit contrived. Edited September 17, 2010 by Roland Butter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 It's taken me all evening and night due to distractions, but I'm nearly 400 pages into Under The Dome. Still loving every page of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 It's been a while ... Since I've been gone, I've read: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare The Chosen One by Sam Bourne Fade Out by Rachel Caine Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine I've also read most of Adventures on the High Teas by Stuart Maconie so will probably finish today or tomorrow. Also had an excursion to Waterstone's and came away with: Notes from an Exhibition by Patrick Gale Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen I'll Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter Cross My Heart & Hope To Spy by Ally Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yesterday I got the first Dexter book and the bookmark/bookplate that I won in a competition thanks to this lovely forum. I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone who was involved in the competitions I started Dexter today and I love it already. I'm new to the show (having started watching at the end of season 3) but I can see why the show is such a success. I've only read 50+ pages and I can't put it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I started Dexter today and I love it already. I'm new to the show (having started watching at the end of season 3) but I can see why the show is such a success. I've only read 50+ pages and I can't put it down! Another Dexter fan! So pleased you're enjoying the delectable one Stephanie, I'm in the middle of Dexter is Delicious Mind you, I use the term losely, I haven't done any reading at all today. Not a chapter, not a page, not a single word Just didn't get the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Already about halfway through Dead in the Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I finished The Snowman by Jo Nesbo this evening. 5 stars for sure! Visited the Library Sale this morning, and came away with: The Age of Chivalry and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch The Deep Green Sea by Robert Olen Butler Old Goriot by Honoré de Balzac Prayers for Rain, A Drink Before the War, & Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane Vegan Comfort Food by Alicia C. Simpson The World According to Garp by John Irving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100th Idiot Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Been away again. I finished "My Friend the Mercenary" by James Brabazon. A very interesting read providing insight into the murky world of African conflict, mercenaries, arms deals, governments and all that entails. A few bits not for the squeamish. Now started "The Last Book of Salem". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 My competition prize arrived this morning - a signed copy of Waking The Witch by Kelley Armstrong along with a couple of Otherworld bookmarks. I can hardly wait to get started on it, but this weekend is chocka and I possibly won't get a chance till next week - Argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Feel like something classic now, so I started Huck Finn last night. I'd forgotten what a wonderful book it is - I think I was at primary school last time I read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I got another hundred pages read of The Executioner by Chris Carter. really getting into it and I am finding it difficult to put it down. It was the village book sale today and I actually didin't find alot. I did pick up James Rollins - Black Order and Laurell K Hamilton Micah. Both at 50p I also picked up some books for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 650 pages into The Dome. Will easily finish it today, and plan to start on The Left Hand Of God by Paul Hoffman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Received: Beauty- Robin McKinley The House at Riverton- Kate Morton The 19th Wife- David Ebershoff All from Chrissy! Thanks Chrissy Have about 60 pages of Dead in the Family left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 My competition prize Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens arrived today too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 About to start 'Lover Avenged' by J.R. Ward I bought from Tesco's and amazon ~ Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk Covet by J. R. Ward The Strain by Guillermo del Toro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Finished Under The Dome. I thought it was great, and the main complaints I'm hearing (none of which I had heard prior to reading, beyond 'it has a cop-out ending') all failed to manifest in my case. I thought the book had a great premise, made ample suggestions from about halfway towards what the ending may entail, and followed through in a logical and believeable (sci-fi) way. So yeah. Read it in three days and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next up: The Left Hand Of God by Paul Hoffman - a spur of the moment Tesco-purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmaria Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I've been reading a book called the secret alchemy by emma darwin. I've not read much yet,but it seems ok so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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