Gyre's Reading List/Blog 2007

[Gyre]

:D
Currently reading:

The Book Of Lost Things by John Connolly
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

On my TBR Pile:

A million little pieces by James Frey

Oh play that thing by Roddy Doyle

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Memoirs of a geisha by Arthur Golden

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Vince and Joy by Lisa Jewell

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Coldheart Canyon by Clive Barker

Arthur and George by Julian Barnes

The Promise Of Happiness by Justin Cartwright

Life Of Pi by Yann Martel

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Our Hidden Lives by Simon Garfield

Deerskin by Robin McKinley

Chocolat by Joanne Harris

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Lisey's Story by Stephen King

Diamonds and Daisies by Bernadette Strachan

The Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde

Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami

My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson

Muhammad - A Biography of The Prophet by Karen Armstrong

If Nobody Speaks of remarkable things by Jon McGregor

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfield

An Open Vein by J.M. Warwick

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


Books started, but still to be finished:

Eldest by Christopher Paolini
The master and the margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
The Stories We Could Tell by Tony Parsons
Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult


Books now read: (as of 14.03.07)

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern
The ex-wife's survival guide by Debby Holt
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Handbags and Halos by Bernadette Strachan
Nocturnes by John Connolly
Shopaholic and Baby by Sophie Kinsella
The Girls by Lori Lansens
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
The Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Chocolate's Lover Club by Carole Matthews
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - 14.03.07
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler - 20.03.07
The Mammoth Cheese by Sheri Holman - 25.03.07
This Book WIll Save Your Life by A.M. Homes - 17.04.07
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood - 19.04.07





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[Gyre]

I am almost finished 'Eragon' and I have really enjoyed it so far, I am just frustrated with myself now because I can't seem to read it fast enough!

:lol:

[Gyre]

Currently reading:

Eldest by Christopher Paolini

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova:readingtwo:

[Liz]

My sister is reading The Historian at the moment. I think she's struggling with it a bit as she started it end of Nov/beginning of Dec, and she is half way through it. She's letting me borrow it after her.

[Louiseog]

I loved this book, one of my top ten last year.

[Gyre]

Currently reading:

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, but I need to make more of an effort reading it.

Stories we could tell by Tony Parsons.

I started 'A Place Called Here' by Cecelia Ahern yesterday morning and I finished it this morning. An enjoyable read.:readingtwo:

[everydayxangels]

I know people have had a difficult time getting into The Historian. Though I have heard, if you stick it out, that it's an enjoyable read.

[Louiseog]

I read and loved it!

[Gyre]

I finished 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova, I really enjoyed it, I meant to say it was a re-read, still enjoyable.

The ex-wives's surivial guide was ok, very predictable though.

:mrgreen:

[Liz]

I think I'll definitely be having a go at The Historian when my sister has finished with it.

[Gyre]

Finished 'Handbags and Halos' and it was not your usual chick literature book, there was a lot of depth to this book which I liked.

:mrgreen:

[Gyre]

I just started reading 'Chocolat', I really like the style of Joanne Harris's style of writing, it could just be me but it so relaxed and care free. I have not seen the film, 'Chocolat', but I will renting it out real soon.

'Nocturnes' by John Connolly, is a assortment of different stories, so far so good.:mrgreen:

[Janet]

I loved Chocolat. I really like Joanne Harris' books.

[Gyre]

Thanks Bagpuss xxx

[Gyre]

Nocturnes by John Connolly

I am enjoying this book, the stories are good, especially the first one.:mrgreen:

[Michelle]

I'm sure I have this one upstairs... was the first one about a vicar?

[Gyre]

I'm sure I have this one upstairs... was the first one about a vicar?

Yeah, but the second story is about the vicar...:mrgreen:

[Michelle]

Oh ok.. I think I read a couple, then got distracted. (Happens alot to me.. sigh!)

[Gyre]

Oh ok.. I think I read a couple, then got distracted. (Happens alot to me.. sigh!)

Me too Michelle, me too :lol:

[Gyre]

I finally finished 'Nocturnes' by John Connolly, it was really good, review now completed and posted.

:readingtwo:

[Gyre]

I finished 'Shopaholic & Baby' this morning. It was good, review to follow..

I am now starting 'Keeping Faith' by Jodi Picoult.

:D

[madcow]

Look forward to hearing what you think of Keeping Faith, it's one of her books i haven't read yet.

[Gyre]

Started reading 'The Girls' by Lori Lansens today:D

[Polka Dot Rock]

Ooh do tell me what you think m'dear, I'm really looking forward to reading it. But with no spoilers please, lol.

[Gyre]

Will do PDR,

So far, so good with 'The Girls', I know its only February but this is the best book I have read so far this year, the way it is written, the story is just excellent and I am looking forward to sharing my review with you all.

:D

[Polka Dot Rock]

Ah brilliant, glad it's rockin' so far.

It's featured on the Richard & Judy bookclub on Weds 7th Feb. Next Weds! I'm hoping I can (start and) finish it by then, as I'd like to join in. More likely, I'll have to tape it, lol.

[Gyre]

I will need to watch it on Wednesday as well, I always thought about the Richard and Judy book club but never got around to it, I read 'The Kite Runner' when I caught one show...

:mrgreen:

[Renniemist]

I bought it at Tescos this afternoon. I had not intended reading it for a while but if it is on Richard and Judy next week I may just give it a go.:lol:

[Gyre]

Finished 'The Girls' by Lori Lansens, review coming real soon. :D

[Gyre]

I bought 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd and 'The Complete Maus' by Art Spiegelman today..

:D

[Gyre]

I finished The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne.

I think it is the most powerful and sad book I have read in awhile, so sad in fact I can not even write a review on it.:cry:

[Lilywhite]

I just bought this yesterday. I saw a review in the Guardian and thought it looked really interesting. I need to know though, is it reflective sad or needing tissues sad??? Just so I know for work ;)

[Gyre]

I just bought this yesterday. I saw a review in the Guardian and thought it looked really interesting. I need to know though, is it reflective sad or needing tissues sad??? Just so I know for work ;)

It is interesting and I think you will enjoy it, but you might need tissues...:friends0:

[Gyre]

I started reading 'Maus' today...:D

'The Mammoth Cheese' by Sheri Holman arrived today! :doowapstart:

[Gyre]

Finally finished 'Keeping Faith' by Jodi Picoult :D

[Gyre]

Invested in another book today, 'The Testament of Gideon Mack' by James Robertson.

:D

[Liz]

I've got that Gideon Mack one. Found a copy of it in a charity shop.
Not sure whether it is meant to be any good or not, though.
It would be good to see what you thought about it.

[Gyre]

Will let you know how Gideon Mack is.

I am really enjoying 'The Secret Life of Bees', a good read x

[Gyre]

I bought 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak today x

[Gyre]

Finished 'The Secret Life of Bees' :D

[Kell]

I bought 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak today xI quite fancy getting this one myself - I'll look forward to hearing what you think of it when yo're done. :)

[Gyre]

Will certainly let you know.

I am still reading 'The Testament of Gideon Mack' as well, what an strange but interesting man.

:D

[Gyre]

Bought 'Vanishing Acts' by Jodi Picoult x

[Gyre]

I bought two books yesterday, 'My sister's keeper' by Jodi Picoult and 'Muhammad - A Biography of the Prophet' by Karen Armstrong.

I started reading 'My sister's keeper' and I have to say, I am hooked x

[Gyre]

I finished 'My sister's keeper' by Jodi Picoult, its has to be one of the most saddest books I have read since 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' :cry2:

[Gyre]

I bought 'If nobody speaks of remarkable things' by Jon McGregor x

[Polka Dot Rock]

Hey Paula! :) I read The Girls and absolutely loved it - it's quite spoiled me for what to read next, as nothing seems good enough! I've written a wee bit about it in my book blog (http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=67135&postcount=29) thread.

[Gyre]

I am also finished 'The Testament of Gideon Mack' by James Robertson, its easy to read but it is quite a bizarre book, I get what he is all about?, about where he is going?, but my main worry is, do I care?

[Gyre]

I finally finished 'The Testament of Gideon Mack' by James Robertson, it was an odd kind of book but interesting.

:D

[Gyre]

I finished reading 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, it was brilliant.

[Gyre]

I finished 'The Chocolate Lover's Club' by Carole Matthews, it was ace. :D

[Gyre]

I finished 'The Book Thief' about ten minutes ago.:D

[Gyre]

I bought 'Alias Grace' and 'The Robber Bride' both by Margaret Atwood

[Polka Dot Rock]

The Robber Bride is great! :D I haven't read Alias Grace, although I do have a second hand copy somewhere...

[Gyre]

The Robber Bride is great! :D I haven't read Alias Grace, although I do have a second hand copy somewhere...

Thanks Aimz, I am so looking forward to reading it x

[Gyre]

I bought 'The Interpretation of Murder' by Jed Rubenfield on Friday:D

[JudyB]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :D

[Gyre]

I bought 'This book will save your life' today by a.m. homes and I'm looking forward to reading it, starting it tonight :D

[JudyB]

Are you enjoying The Mammoth Cheese Gyre, I still have it on loan from the library but have lacked reading time recently so haven't got round to reading it yet.

[Gyre]

I finished 'The Mammoth Cheese', it was a really good read, I enjoyed it, it was a lovely story but at the same time, almost surreal. :D

[Gyre]

Just getting into 'The Robber Bride' by Margaret Atwood, a bit off topic, but my concentration levels are not great at the moment, although reading does help.

I really enjoy Margaret Atwood's style of writing, it is incredibly straightforward and clear, she has something to say and she says it.

[pontalba]

I've only read one Atwood...The Handmaiden's Tale, and I was not keen on it, but Robber is in my stack, and I'll read it down the road. :)

[Gyre]

I bought 'The Book Of Lost Things' by John Connolly today x

[KW]

And AOV is on its way over the sea...

KW:lol:

[Michelle]

I bought 'The Book Of Lost Things' by John Connolly today x


I have that one upstairs. :)

And AOV is on its way over the sea...

KW:lol:

Ooh.. and that one! hehe

[Gyre]

And AOV is on its way over the sea...

KW:lol:

Thank you! I can't wait to read it x

[Gyre]

I got my copy of 'An Open Vein' by J.M. Warwick along with a pen, I thank you kindly!!!:friends0:

I bought 'The Blind Assassin' by Margaret Atwood, I have to admit, its a bit of a Margaret Atwood fest in my TBR pile. :D

[Gyre]

Really enjoying 'This Book Will Save Your Life', I left 'The Robber Bride' in my mum's house, will collect it tomorrow.

:D

[Gyre]

I finished 'This Book Will Save Your Life' by A.M. Homes

I also bought 'Half of a Yellow Sun' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie today :D

[JudyB]

I finished 'This Book Will Save Your Life' by A.M. Homes



Did you enjoy it?

[Gyre]

Did you enjoy it?

I really enjoyed it Judy, I liked how it ended too, very hopeful x

[Liz]

I think I'll give This Book... a try - sounds to be good.
Trouble is, I haven't really been getting much reading done - I've got several plays and a book of poetry to read for English Lit. and revision for the other subjects to do, so books have been placed second for a little while.
And there's so many I want to read. :weeping:

[Gyre]

I finished 'The Robber Bride' by Margaret Atwood, it was a brilliant read, review soon to follow.:D

[Polka Dot Rock]

Glad you enjoyed it Paula :) It's a cracker isn't it?

I like how Margaret Atwood seems to be a deceptively 'cuddly' writer, yet her books are actually very dark!