Kate

Back to Agnes Grey now

I do hope so Ben! Book number two is done: The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett. I know I missed out Thief of Time, attempting to get my hands on it. Even though it was short I enjoyed it. Teaming Carrot with Rincewind in my opinion was genius. A full review will follow, but I was not let down by this beauty

Listening to The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett. Should finish it today. Need to go to the library but don't think I'll get there due to the ice

I know what you mean about this one. I too missed the Pevensie children. I think it is such a shame they are not included in all the stories

Sat listening to The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett and doing my cross stitch - love it :mrgreen:

Waterstone's Synopsis: From the internationally bestselling author of PS, I Love You and Where Rainbows End comes an enchanting novel -- with more than a little magic! What if love was right there in front of you -- you just couldn't see it? Elizabeth Egan is too busy for friends. As a reluctant mother to her sister Saoirse's young son Luke and with her own business to run, every precious moment is made to count. But with Saoirse crashing in and out of their lives, leaving both her sister and her son reeling, Luke and Elizabeth are desperately in need of some magic. Enter Ivan. Wild, spontaneous and always looking for adventure, in no time at all Ivan has changed Elizabeth in ways she could never have imagined. But is Ivan too good to be true? Has Elizabeth opened her heart only to risk it being broken again? As for Ivan, he thought he was there to help Luke not Elizabeth -- or himself! I found Ahern an intriguing author. Some of her books, such as PS I Love You and Where Rainbows End I really enjoyed, others, such as A Place Called Here I didn't get on with at all. This one, If You Could See Me Now, I found interesting but not realistic. This book features stressed women, cute boys and imaginary friends. Ivan, a mysterious character has just turned up and started hanging out with Luke. But it seems that Elizabeth is in tune with him too... I found this highly unbelievably. She did not realise that Ivan was the same imaginary Ivan that Luke was playing with and did not pick up on the fact others could not see him. She is a smart woman and was just making a fool of herself and that annoyed me. However, this is a light read and when I ignored the spectacle Elizabeth was making I did enjoy reading about how Ivan was changing her life. There were some beautiful moments in the book that will stay with me, such as dancing in the dandelion field at dawn. I liked Elizabeth at the beginning. Although she was moody and cold she seemed realistic and I could empathise with her and her situation. As the story unfolded my attitude changed as she changed. There were moments I really felt for her, and others when she really bugged me. Ivan didn't make much of an impression on me. I found myself wanting him to come clean and explain who he was. This is an easy read, and for the most part enjoyable. It is unrealistic chick-lit and not Ahern's best novel but it was OK. 3/5

Waterstone's Synopsis: The most loved of all the Chronicles, this wonderful tale can be enjoyed again and again. Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She's stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns! and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the country's creatures are ever going to be free again. This is the second book in the Narnia series, and my personal favourite. This is the first time the children: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy enter Narnia. Awaiting them are many adventures, including running through the countryside with the Beavers, and fighting alongside Aslan. I loved this book. It is a children's book but fully enjoyable for an adult. Lewis is a wonderful writer. He pulled me in and made me want to follow the story. It did not matter that I already knew this story, it was fun to read it again. Lewis is descriptive and writes wonderful adventures and amazing characters. It is hard to pick a favourite character. I think the Beavers probably win. I found it highly amusing that Mrs. Beaver wanted to take things like a portable oven with her as she fled from the White Witch. On the other side, I really didn't like the White Witch. She was rude, short-tempered and deceptive. I loved that Lewis wrote her so well that I had such strong feelings towards her. It is clear that this book is based on Christianity and the Resurrection of Christ, but this did not spoil the book for me and I thought that Aslan was a great character. Even for adults, this is an amazing story. For children, I think they will love it. 5/5

I finished The Truth yesterday. It was very good I will add it to my list of reviews I need to write. I'm now listening to Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte. I've never read anything by Anne, but have read Charlotte and Emily so will be interested in how she compares.

I've decided to listen to Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte. I'm hoping to listen to more classics this year while I sew

My husband is not a big reader but he whizzed through this book, reading it in a matter of days. He said it was good but that he found the ending a bit strange. I think I'll have to read it now seeing how fast he managed it.

I'm listening to The Truth by Pratchett, really enjoying it

Pipread: The First Casualty was the first Ben Elton book I read and loved it Today I will continue listening to The Truth I think

I've got this out the library, hopefully I'll enjoy it more!

Thanks Ben! Hoping to get The Truth finished today or early tomorrow, and then we will be off!

I've read the first story in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I really enjoyed it I've also been listening to The Truth by Terry Pratchett to continue my Discworld challenge

I enjoyed Tales of Beedle the Bard when I read it. I found it a nice addition to Harry Potter

I'm listening to The Truth by Pratchett and sewing

I went to the library today and took out: Roberts: Dream Makers Orwell: The Clergyman's Daughter Bradbury: Fahernheit 451 Stoker: Dracula Undead

Wow you are incredible! Some amazing lists there. I will remember this thread when in search of a challenge!

I am starting this year by reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Never read his work before so am looking forward to it; and so far (19 pages ) so good!

My husband has just bought me this cross stitch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B002KMBZCS/sr=1-2/qid=1262290118/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=11052681&s=kitchen&qid=1262290118&sr=1-2

Well I have just finished Soul Music by Terry Pratchett taking my 2009 reading total up to 145!

That's great! Well done!

I've spent most of the week doing my Humprey's Corner cross stitch. I've picked my bookmark for the stitch-along and got the threads

Yeah I am, I love the Death books