lunababymoonchild Posted June 1 (edited) Currently reading Castle Dor, Daphne du Maurier Edited June 1 by lunababymoonchild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy Posted June 1 Poppy and muggle not recommended Alan Bradley's Flavia De Luce series to me, just as I was seeking a read-alongside book to accompany my slow reading of Anthony Burgess' Earthly Powers. Five Chapters in and I am loving it! the character of Flavia is an utter delight. I think the Burgess re read will be taking me a bit longer than I initially planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poppy Posted June 2 13 hours ago, Chrissy said: Poppy and muggle not recommended Alan Bradley's Flavia De Luce series to me, just as I was seeking a read-alongside book to accompany my slow reading of Anthony Burgess' Earthly Powers. Five Chapters in and I am loving it! the character of Flavia is an utter delight. I think the Burgess re read will be taking me a bit longer than I initially planned. I just KNEW you'd love Flavia! So happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux Posted June 3 Do we have a book lists thread here? Given that Book Group is closing on the 6th, and I quite like logging what I'm reading (without having to scroll through my book blog), it might be a good thread to have as a sticky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted June 3 3 hours ago, Hux said: Do we have a book lists thread here? Given that Book Group is closing on the 6th, and I quite like logging what I'm reading (without having to scroll through my book blog), it might be a good thread to have as a sticky. What I do is that I keep my list of books on the first page of my blog and copy the URL into my About Me section of my profile so that I can just add my latest read to that. If I write a review I put it on the main forum as we do on BGO. This saves me scrolling through my personal blog to find out what I've read this year. I offer this as a suggestion only and hope it might be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux Posted June 3 Ah, that makes sense, I'll just do that. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted June 3 11 hours ago, Hux said: Do we have a book lists thread here? Given that Book Group is closing on the 6th, and I quite like logging what I'm reading (without having to scroll through my book blog), it might be a good thread to have as a sticky. I'm basically reiterating Luna here but yes most of us keep a book list on our blog thread, so we've never set up a separate section for them (although it's an interesting idea!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muggle not Posted June 4 On 6/1/2022 at 2:38 PM, Chrissy said: Poppy and muggle not recommended Alan Bradley's Flavia De Luce series to me, just as I was seeking a read-alongside book to accompany my slow reading of Anthony Burgess' Earthly Powers. Five Chapters in and I am loving it! the character of Flavia is an utter delight. I think the Burgess re read will be taking me a bit longer than I initially planned. On 6/2/2022 at 4:17 AM, poppy said: I just KNEW you'd love Flavia! So happy Glad that you are enjoying Flavia. You have a lot of nice reading ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muggle not Posted June 6 (edited) I now have The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway on hold at the library. I expect it to come available very soon. Edited June 6 by muggle not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willoyd Posted June 6 Finished Anne Patchett's The Dutch House late last night - started around 5 and finished just before 10, a genuine one-sitting read (apart from getting up for the loo and a drink!). Initially reading a bit against my inclination - just not in the mood but need to read for a book group next week, and found it increasingly compulsive. A really good read, with an interesting insight into families and obsessions. 4+ stars out of 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France Posted June 7 21 hours ago, willoyd said: Finished Anne Patchett's The Dutch House late last night - started around 5 and finished just before 10, a genuine one-sitting read (apart from getting up for the loo and a drink!). Initially reading a bit against my inclination - just not in the mood but need to read for a book group next week, and found it increasingly compulsive. A really good read, with an interesting insight into families and obsessions. 4+ stars out of 6. I agree, this was compulsive reading. It's one I would be happy to reread if it came up for a book group choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
France Posted June 7 I read Patrick Gale's Mother's Boy in under two days (I was working too). It's wonderfully written and he has the knack of making characters who are not always very likeable extremely sympathetic. Loved it. On the other hand The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune which I wanted to read for ages was so overloaded with syrup that it could have given you diabetes. Childishly written too. I gave up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted June 8 (edited) Currently reading Pincher Martin, William Golding. ETA Have abandoned this to read Rose Nicolson, Andrew Greig Edited June 9 by lunababymoonchild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy Posted June 9 Haven't been reading much, as we were away (properly and for 4 nights!), and I was too tired in the evening to read. I have come home with a few guide books and a photo of a book my son had that I would love to have, Signs & Symbols Source Book. I have spent the past few days catching up with myself, so hope to be reading some more of the delightful Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissMohawk Posted June 10 I'm still reading The Count of Monte Cristo. I have about 1/5 left to read. I am really enjoying it. Admittedly, I got a bit lost at one stage during it so I sat it down for about a week, then picked it back up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian. Posted June 10 I was unexpectedly struck by the need to read today and as a result I’m halfway through So Much Things to Say by Roger Steffens. It’s an ‘oral history of Bob Marley’ and although I think I would have preferred a more conventional biography I am enjoying it a lot. I’m also almost finished with my latest James Bond book, Scorpius by John Gardner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted June 15 I just bought The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin, who finished it for him. Supposed to be Detective Laidlaw's first case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted June 17 Currently reading Intruder In the Dust, William Faulkner Just bought Mysteries: Classic Edition by Knut Hamsun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marie H Posted June 18 Plodding through 26% of E. Nesbit’s The Lark. I do hope things get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted June 19 Just bought The Thief's Journal by M. Jean Genet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted Wednesday at 03:32 PM A bit earlier this month I bought The Time Traveller's Almanac (such a pretty cover!) and A Spotter's Guide to Countryside Mysteries by John Wright. Also received The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah as a gift . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunababymoonchild Posted Thursday at 09:34 AM (edited) Just bought The Social Distance Between Us: How Remote Politics Wrecked Britain by Darren McGarvey Edited Thursday at 09:34 AM by lunababymoonchild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muggle not Posted Friday at 12:54 AM Started reading Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch. The more I read the Rivers of London series the more I enjoy the books. Delightful reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marie H Posted Friday at 02:52 PM 13 hours ago, muggle not said: Started reading Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch. The more I read the Rivers of London series the more I enjoy the books. Delightful reading. Whispers Underground was a really good book, so I think you will love it. It’s the best of the series for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marie H Posted Friday at 03:26 PM Giving up on E. Nesbit’s The Lark for the time being, as the characters & the style of the novel grates on my nerves! So started on Jacqueline Winspear’s An incomplete Revenge (#5 Maisie Dobbs series). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
