chesilbeach Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Finished Northanger Abbey today, and started How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran, but need to make a start on Mr Tilney's Diary as it needs to go back to the library soon and I didn't have it with me at the time, so I'll have to put Caitlin aside for now.
lauraloves Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I've actually finished a book! i finished The Labyrinth of Osiris by Paul Sussman and I've started The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton.
Kidsmum Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I finished The Sheltering Sky Paul Bowles last night & i'm going to start The Little Stranger Sarah Waters once i get my ironing done
karen.d Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Well I've been ploughing through 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R Martin, determined to finish it, but to be honest, I'm so bored with it. That doesn't mean I've completely given up. I'm merely putting this on hold whilst I read 'The Stand' by Stephen King. This book has to be more interesting....I hope.
chaliepud Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 About halfway through The Villa by Rosanna Ley, nice easy read so far...
lauraloves Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I've downloaded a couple of books to my kindle World War Two London Blitz Diary by Ruby Alice Side-Thompson The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
chaliepud Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 [*]The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Yay!
Alexi Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I'm battling through By Night In Chile by Roberto Bolano - this counts for Chile in my world challenge and is only 130 pages and I'm still considering giving up!! Battling on, but reading something alongside - The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle. Tells the story of doping in cycling, and so far loving it. Even if my love of Lance Armstrong has been well and truly killed!
poppyshake Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Reading David Mitchell's Back Story .. very funny so far and Monica Dickens' (old Charles' great-grandaughter) One Pair of Feet which recounts her time as a nurse in 1942 .. very easy to read and funny too.
bookmonkey Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Finished The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble last night. I really enjoyed it.
Janet Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 I'm battling through By Night In Chile by Roberto Bolano - this counts for Chile in my world challenge and is only 130 pages and I'm still considering giving up!! I struggled through that last year, Alex! I shall be interested to read your thoughts when you do get to the end. I finally read Tales of Beedle the Bard yesterday. I bought it when it first came out - I had no idea it was so long ago! I'd been putting it off because I didn't really fancy it, but I actually really enjoyed the five tales!
Inver Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) Well I've been ploughing through 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R Martin, determined to finish it, but to be honest, I'm so bored with it. That doesn't mean I've completely given up. I had enough problems keeping up with all the characters on the TV series, no way would I attempt the reads, but hubby on the other hand devoured them. Finished The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble last night. I really enjoyed it. This one sounds familiar, sure I read it many moons ago when needed a simple straightforward easy read. I'm really enjoying 'Afterwards' ~Rosamumd Lupton. Edited October 18, 2012 by Inver
karen.d Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 I had enough problems keeping up with all the characters on the TV series, no way would I attempt the reads, but hubby on the other hand devoured them. This book started off so well, but by about a quarter of the way through it was starting to get quite tedious. Oh to rectify what I said about reading 'The Stand' by Stephen King, I decided to read 'Eclipse' by Stephenie Meyer. I friend has lent me all of the 'Twilight' books (have already read the first two) and thought that I should read these, so I can return them quickly. So far, it's ok, just an escapist read really.
Ruth Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 After finishing (and loving) Me Before You, by Jojo Moyes, I have now started Dead Man Walking, by Sister Helen Prejean. I remember reading this about 15 or so years ago, and being shocked by so much of what I read. It has lost none of its impact - such an incredible book. And in other news, today I popped into the charity shop and got a hardback (in perfect condition!) edition of Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World, by Simon Callow. Also Pies and Prejudice, by Stuart Maconie
Sofia Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 I finished Bleed for Me...which wasn't too bad...started Nanny Returns (sequel to The Nanny Diaries) and chucked it after the first couple chapters....it's awful. Tonight I will start When She Woke by Hillary Jordan
Nollaig Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Today I popped into the charity shop and got copies of The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, and a hardback of Marley & Me by John Grogan, for €2 and €1.50 respectively. There were a few other titles I spotted too, so I'll have to go back with more money!
bobblybear Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) I only have about 50 pages left of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Talk about twists and turns. I'm gutted that it's ending - I really wish it could go on forever. I'm just running a bath at the moment, and then I'm going to pop in with my book and finish it. Loved the twist about Snape (killing Dumbledore) and his backstory. I think it's just a brilliant bit of story-telling. Edited October 19, 2012 by bobblybear
chesilbeach Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 I'm about a third of the way through How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran, and I've started Henry Tilney's Diary by Amanda Grange.
chaliepud Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Have started The Blue Door by Lise Kristensen, very sad already...
bobblybear Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, What a brilliant read. I don't think I've appreciated the detail in the stories and the talent of JK Rowling until reading the last one and seeing how it all fits together. I will re-read the books for sure to see if there are any bits that could be missed until you know the full story. I'm now reading Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. I'm really enjoying it. It's very full of uncomfortable honesty and I like the main character, Lou. Edited October 20, 2012 by bobblybear
lauraloves Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 i finished The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton and I've finally started The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling. I'm only about 30 pages in but its very good so far!
Kidsmum Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Halfway through The Little Stranger & really enjoying it
green Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Started Harvest by William Horwood,the 3rd in his seasons based quartet.
bobblybear Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I'm about 55% through Me Before You. Such a great book; no wonder it got rave reviews.
Cookie Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Half way through 13 by Kelley Armstrong at the moment - quite sad as this is supposed to be the last one in the Women of the Otherworld series.
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