Kidsmum Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I finished Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese which was wonderful. I loved that book too it took me awhile to get into it but then i couldn't put it down Finally decided to make a start on Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, its only been on my bookcase for a few years I was the same Brian but so many people who read it enjoyed it so i eventually got round to reading it & was glad i did. Hope you enjoy it as well I'm over halfway through Red Lights & Green Lizards & wishing something interesting would happen it's not bad enough to give up on but at this rate i'll be glad when i get to the end I bought a few books at the charity shop yesterday Anansi Boys Neil Gaiman - this will be my first Neil Gaiman book The Loving Spirit Daphne Du Maurier Q Luther Blissett - bought for hubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I agree. What I also love about the 'olden days' books is that there are no electric gadgets, people still get handwritten letters and they are devoured and cherished. *sigh* It's just so much more romantic! It is, but I always tend to think about how cold it must have been without central heating. I mean I know they had fireplaces, but it's not quite the same. I feel cold just thinking about it. Hoping to read more of it tonight, but I only seem to be reading a few pages at a time. I need to take myself away from all distractions, so I can concentrate on it. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do that this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I cried my heart out on A Monster calls by Patrick Ness on a idea of Siobhan Dowd... It's wonderful, but I'm still sobbing a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 It is, but I always tend to think about how cold it must have been without central heating. I mean I know they had fireplaces, but it's not quite the same. I feel cold just thinking about it. I'm only 39, and I can remember a time without central heating! Fireplaces were lovely - we had a gas fire in our main room - but getting out of my warm bed and running down to the fire in the living room was tough! We also had a little electric fire for the bathroom, which we'd put on for a while before our baths. Electric and water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Very light reading there! What book is it? It is, isn't it It's a Norwegian book and I don't know if it's been translated into English, that's why I didn't mention the title. It's by Aud Dalsegg and Inger Wesche. I noticed you are reading a book called A History of British Murders or something like that, on Goodreads? How is it going so far, is it any good? It is, but I always tend to think about how cold it must have been without central heating. I mean I know they had fireplaces, but it's not quite the same. I feel cold just thinking about it. Yes, but I like to overlook those minor details... I'm a hopeless romantic, I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm only 39, and I can remember a time without central heating! Fireplaces were lovely - we had a gas fire in our main room - but getting out of my warm bed and running down to the fire in the living room was tough! We also had a little electric fire for the bathroom, which we'd put on for a while before our baths. Electric and water! Really?? Mind you, I remember a coworker who was in her early 40s telling me about sitting in her mothers front room as a child, and being so cold she could see her breath coming out. I hate being cold - and it doesn't matter how many layers you have, sometimes you just can't get the cold out of your bones. Hate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Oh yes Michelle, I remember having ice on the inside of my bedroom window, and dashing downstairs from a cold bathroom to get dressed in front of the fire where my Mum has my pj's warming... Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I started Storm Front by Jim Butcher, and read the first three chapters. Promising so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I hope you enjoy Storm Front, chesilbeach. It is such a fun series. I'm almost done with The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks and it's okay. It's fast paced and keeps my interest, anyway. Nothing deep, though. Tomorrow I will be starting on Virconium by M. John Harrison. I hope it's not as intimidating as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Finally decided to make a start on Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, its only been on my bookcase for a few years I was like this too, i wasnt sure if id like it or not but its now one of my favourite books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm close to finishing Watch My Back by Geoff Thompson and then I can focus on Stephen King - On Writing. Hopefully I can just finish off the last 50 pages or so of The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson too. Slowly working through my pile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I finished Red Lights & Green Lizards by Liz Anderson was disappointed in it as it didn't really live up to my expectations. My next read is going to be a Christmas Carol Charles Dickens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain today. I'll pop over to the reading circle thread at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anisia Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It is, isn't it It's a Norwegian book and I don't know if it's been translated into English, that's why I didn't mention the title. It's by Aud Dalsegg and Inger Wesche. I noticed you are reading a book called A History of British Murders or something like that, on Goodreads? How is it going so far, is it any good? I should check and see if there's a translation I haven't had a chance to really get into it yet, I've barely been home a few hours in the last 3 days (oops!) but it's interesting! It's supposed to take the serial killing and look at it from the point of the victim instead of the killer - who are the more vulnerable people and why? It's good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Oooh, just finished Part 1 of Fingersmith. Sue has just been put into the institution. Brilliant - now it's going to get really good! I was trying to guess where the story would go and couldn't get a feel for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Oooh, just finished Part 1 of Fingersmith. Sue has just been put into the institution. Brilliant - now it's going to get really good! I was trying to guess where the story would go and couldn't get a feel for it. I remember when i got to that bit thinking, hang on a minute, and then having to go back & read it again i was so not expecting it I finished A Christmas Carol, as it was the middle story in a 4 book volume i hadn't realised it was so short but i enjoyed it very much & will definitely be reading more Dickens next year. My next read is going to be The Court of The Air Stephen Hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Finished Horns by Joe Hill, it was a very interesting concept but didn't live up to its full potential. Started A Storm of Swords by G.R.R. Martin. Edited November 18, 2012 by Timstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I remember when i got to that bit thinking, hang on a minute, and then having to go back & read it again i was so not expecting it Yep, I thought, "Did I just read that right?" It's getting really good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I think I might start reading I am Legend - Richard Matheson next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I think I might start reading I am Legend - Richard Matheson next. good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Finished Storm Front by Jim Butcher today - really enjoyed it and will definitely read some more of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Finished Storm Front by Jim Butcher today - really enjoyed it and will definitely read some more of the series. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Books read in November, to date. The Hobbit - Tolkien ( a re-read) A Catskill Eagle - Robert Parker Kisscut - Karin Slaughter The Cove - Ron Rash Serena - Ron Rash..........curremtly reading Edited November 19, 2012 by muggle not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 four chapters in and I am already loving I Am Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Finished 'The Comfort of Saturdays' - Alexander McCall Smith last night. Not sure what's next on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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