Abcinthia Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I just finished The Red Room and I'm about to start A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yesterday, I was told I'd won a Facebook proze draw ro win a signed limited edition of The White Queen by Philippa Gregory, of which there are only 750 in existence. It arrived this morning and is beautiful. It's #276 of 750 and bound in black goat leather (which feels and smells wonderful) with ornate gold and silver. I just checked it out a moment ago and discovered these babies are priced t £150!!! It is now officially my most expensive book and also, on account of it being a wonderful book and so beauitful to loko at, my favourite addition to my permanent library. Sell it on ebay kell and buy it as an ebook! Mwahahah (evil laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Kell, that is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I think Kell would probably rather sell a kidney than that gorgeous book! I saw on FB that you'd won - well done, Kell. Is she an author you read/like? The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie arrived today. I'm a little disappointed that it's a different cover from the one shown on Ebay but the book itself is perfectly readable. Yesterday I started Howards End is on the Landing by Susan Hill. I've had this on my 'to read' pile since Christmas 2009 so it's about time I got on with it! I'm loving it - I don't know why I waited so long to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've just finished Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, and am trying to decide my next non-fiction. It's a choice between: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond (on my TBR pile for probably 10 years, or however long since it was first published) The Penguin History of the World by JM Roberts (highly recommended by someone on here) The Universe by John Gribbin The Lying Stones of Marrakech by Stephen Jay Gould Science: A History by John Gribbin I think I'll sleep on it. I hate not knowing which book to read next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Am packing for my holiday. Decided to bring: "Heartstone"- CJ Sansom, "The Death Maze"- Ariana Franklin, "The Cider House Rules"- John Irving, and "The Emperor of Lies"- Steve Sem-Sandberg (the last one is a non fiction about the ghetto in Lodz during World War 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I read The Death Maze a while ago, Sara, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Not heard of The Emperor of Lies before, but it sounds interesting - I'll look out for it. Have a good break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnbirduk Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I finished The Queen of Sorcery By David Eddings I started The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Poppyshake sent me The Ambassadors by Henry James which I will attempt next I got out of the library The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson as I have read loads of reviews on here, thought I would give it a go and Life is just what you make it by Donny Osmond this is his autobiography, I thought it could be interesting as I used to be in love with him Edited October 20, 2011 by dawnbirduk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I read The Death Maze a while ago, Sara, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Not heard of The Emperor of Lies before, but it sounds interesting - I'll look out for it. Have a good break! The Emperor of Lies is an excellent book. I've got it on Kindle. It is actually a work of fiction but centred around the real Jewish Council in the Lodz ghetto. Well worth reading in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie arrived today. I'm a little disappointed that it's a different cover from the one shown on Ebay but the book itself is perfectly readable. But surely that's not on Janet. How can you tell what you're buying if the photo isn't representative of the actual item .. did it say in the description that it was a different cover than the one shown? You should send it back and get a full refund or at the very least complain Hope you enjoy 'Howards End is on the Landing' .. it's a lovely book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The Emperor of Lies is an excellent book. I've got it on Kindle. It is actually a work of fiction but centred around the real Jewish Council in the Lodz ghetto. Well worth reading in my opinion. Thanks, Sue. I've just looked it up - not a "beach" read, for sure, but I'll definitely get hold of a copy very soon. It's a bit of a whopper too, by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 But surely that's not on Janet . How can you tell what you're buying if the photo isn't representative of the actual item .. did it say in the description that it was a different cover than the one shown? You should send it back and get a full refund or at the very least complain Hope you enjoy 'Howards End is on the Landing' .. it's a lovely book Thanks, Poppy. It didn't mention it in the description, no. It did say 'stock photo' under the picture and that the picture was for illustration purposes only so it's my own silly fault - I don't use Ebay normally so I didn't realise. I put in the ISBN quoted (after it arrived) and it brought up both the cover I wanted and the one that they sent me. At the end of the day it doesn't matter that much. This cover actually matches the only other Agatha Christie I've ever read, but the one shown was much prettier! I guess I should have sent them a question asking them - there were loads to choose from so I might have found one for the same price with the nicer cover. Never mind - I'm looking forward to reading it. I finished Howards End is on the Landing. I loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks, Sue. I've just looked it up - not a "beach" read, for sure, but I'll definitely get hold of a copy very soon. It's a bit of a whopper too, by the look of it. No definitely not a beach read but very engrossing and readable and I got through it quite quickly. I'm still reading My Cousin Rachel - I'm taking my time to savour it because it's such a good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Finished Eleven by Mark Watson. Now, what to read next....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Gave up on The Soldier Son Trilogy by Robin Hobb. It's just not as good as her other series. Reading Afterlife by Douglas Clegg. It is excellent so far and appropriate for Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 finished Before I Go To Sleep and started Nickel and Dimed....on (not) Getting by in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcinthia Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 About half way through A Handful of Dust and I may finish it tonight if I get the time. Also bought 5 other books from my local Oxfam: Dead In The Family - Charlaine Harris Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure - John Cleland Perdita: The Life of Mary Robinson - Paula Byrne Jude the Obscure - Thomas Hardy The Suspicions of Mr Whicher - Kate Summerscale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Starting Into The Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes. It's received rave reviews on Amazon, so I'm really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Also bought 5 other books from my local Oxfam: Dead In The Family - Charlaine Harris Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure - John Cleland Perdita: The Life of Mary Robinson - Paula Byrne Jude the Obscure - Thomas Hardy The Suspicions of Mr Whicher - Kate Summerscale I enjoyed Mr Whicher a lot - I'm sure you will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnbirduk Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Just read in the Eeatern Daily Press (a regional newspaper)about a book coming out on the 24th October called Black Shuck - The Devil's Dog by Piers Warren it is about the legend of the large Black Dog that has haunted the East Anglian Coast for centuries. Synopsis from http://www.black-shuck.co.uk/Black Shuck - The Devil's Dog - a terrifying new supernatural thriller by Piers Warren set in the village of Blakeney on the North Norfolk coast. A New Ghost Story for Halloween 2011 For centuries Black Shuck has patrolled the coastal paths of Norfolk – a spectral portent of death. But now the phantom dog is evolving into something altogether more horrifying. Gaining strength and powers by the day, Shuck has developed a gruesome appetite – a hunger he sets out to satiate ... Wildlife film-maker Harry Lambert needs a serious rest. His best friend is dead, his wife has left him and his career is on the rocks. A spot of bird-watching on the Norfolk coast should help ... but when Harry stumbles into Black Shuck's territory, the hellhound finds the victim it was hunting for .. Doesn't it sound wonderful, I can't wait........... and Blakeney is just a few miles up the coast from me.........fantastic. Edited October 21, 2011 by dawnbirduk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcinthia Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I enjoyed Mr Whicher a lot - I'm sure you will too. I've had my eye on it for ages. It's the kind of thing that really appeals to me so hopefully I'll enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I have ordered The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie today, hope it arrives soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just read in the Eeatern Daily Press (a regional newspaper)about a book coming out on the 24th October called Black Shuck - The Devil's Dog by Piers Warren it is about the legend of the large Black Dog that has haunted the East Anglian Coast for centuries. Doesn't it sound wonderful, I can't wait........... and Blakeney is just a few miles up the coast from me.........fantastic. There's a song by The Darkness about that! I believe they're from Lowestoft. I've had a look but I can't say it sounds like my type of read, but if I was local I'd probably give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 ^ I should think so, yes. Yesterday I finished Killing Floor, Lee Child which means that today I can start Lost in a Good Book, Jasper Fforde. I did try starting it at lunchtime but then everyone started talking to me ao I only got 3 pages read. My reading mojo is coming back but I still not that keen on finishing ones that I have already started. Hi I hope you enjoyed KILLING FLOOR. I am a huge Lee Child fan. Have read all of his books now, including his last one, THE AFFAIR, which is a prequel to Killing Floor. I also just finished, NOW YOU SEE ME, by SJ Bolton, which is one of the most suspensful and gripping stories I have read for a long time. It is graphic in places the story based on the Jack the Ripper killings. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 So hooked on Into The Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes. It kept me up till 1am - it's a long time since a book has done that to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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