Nollaig Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 This is the only picture I have so far, ignore the present on the top left! I'll take a picture of them out of their dustcovers and add it another time I might make a thread for the books once I'm done reading them, and include pictures there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) This is the only picture I have so far, ignore the present on the top left! I'll take a picture of them out of their dustcovers and add it another time I might make a thread for the books once I'm done reading them, and include pictures there! wow! they look amazing! I love the covers I can see why you love them so much. Edited December 19, 2012 by Devi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I have started reading Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. I won't have much time for reading at all for the next week, though. LOVED that book....so funny too! Finally finished Her Fearful Symmetry and considering Wolf Hall next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I've started About a Boy by Nick Hornby, just to take a small break from fantasy world. It's alright so far. I hope you enjoy this, I found it funny and delightful and so readable I have started reading Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. I won't have much time for reading at all for the next week, though. This is only the third media where I tell you: wohoo!!! LOVED that book....so funny too! Agreed! It's so funny, eventhough the subject matter gets disturbing and gross at times. So funny. I had to start JK Rowling's A Casual Vacancy because I have to take it back to the library in a few weeks. So far I'm loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 LOVED that book....so funny too! Finally finished Her Fearful Symmetry and considering Wolf Hall next What did you think of "HFS" Sofia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 This is the only picture I have so far, ignore the present on the top left! I'll take a picture of them out of their dustcovers and add it another time I might make a thread for the books once I'm done reading them, and include pictures there! Those look interesting! Will look out for that thread. I haven't done any reading today - except for a little essay by Dorothy L Sayers - The Lost Tools of Learning Hope to read a bit of Emma before I sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Since i last posted i've finished The Woman He Loved Before Dorothy Koomson & Charlotte Sometimes Penelope Farmer . I'm now reading The Magician Somerset Maugham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) What did you think of "HFS" Sofia? Well, in general I liked it.....I'll admit it was hard to put down at times...but I wasn't crazy about the ending.... I did like Time Traveler's Wife more Edited December 21, 2012 by Sofia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I have bought a few Kindle books in recent weeks. The prices were VERY good though...... The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Trains & Lovers ; The Heart's Journey by Alexander McCall- Smith The Jeeves Collection by PG Wodehouse 1,227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window & Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson - Thanks to Michelle for the heads up on the price! Fujisan by Randy Taguchi The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend Soul Dust; The Magic Of Consciousness by NIcholas Humphrey The Secret Intensity Of Everyday Life by William Nicholson The Forgottenn Garden by Kate Morton A Highland Christmas by MC Beaton My Dead Friend Sarah by Peter Rosch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Just been looking at the wishlist I left lying around for said people to see and hoping somebody has taken and hint and bought one of the list for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm reading Starship Troopers, and it's pretty good. For some reason, I've never seen the movie though hubby owns the DVD. Once I've finished that, I'll move onto The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Brilliant haul, Chrissy! Bobbly, I have Starship Troopers on my TBR pile. It is probably best that you are reading the book first, otherwise the movie might put you off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm reading The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell at the moment, just finished the first one (Under the Bright Lights). A quote on the cover compares his writing to Cormac McCarthy, but I'd really have to say......maybe. I found him more comparable to James Lee Burke. I will say that sometimes though I find Woodrell's prose a little overblown. Now I'd never say that about Burke or McCarthy. What is the difference? Beats me. It's just the vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Finished At the Sign of the Sugared Plum, Mary Hooper. It's funny, although I was obviously aware of The Plague before I had never really thought about it in terms of the people, what they suffered physically and psychologically and how it was dealt with by the London authorities of the time. The book was informative and interesting but at no time did it feel dull or over detailed. A good 4/5 for me and I think the sequel will be one of my first Kobo reads after Christmas. Edited December 22, 2012 by chaliepud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I received The Novel in the Viola by Natasha Solomons from Jänet in the mail yesterday, thanks! I've read about 150 pages of The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling, I'm hoping to read more in the bus today. 2 hours, a good stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Bobbly, I have Starship Troopers on my TBR pile. It is probably best that you are reading the book first, otherwise the movie might put you off... Oh dear, that bad is it? Well, I'll give it a go anyway as it can't be any worse than the rubbish they put on TV over Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Still with Emma, here. So far it's been the easiest of the Austen novels to get into - - or maybe, this being my third, I'm just getting more familiar with Austen-speak?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I received The Novel in the Viola by Natasha Solomons from Jänet in the mail yesterday, thanks! Great read, hope you enjoy it Frankie Oh dear, that bad is it? Well, I'll give it a go anyway as it can't be any worse than the rubbish they put on TV over Christmas! I liked the movie but didn't realise it was a book first I finished The Magician Somerset Maugham not one of my favourites of his but it wasn't bad. I've started The Tenderness Of Wolves Stef Penney for next months reading circle only read the first few chapters but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I received The Novel in the Viola by Natasha Solomons from Jänet in the mail yesterday, thanks! You're welcome. I do hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Great read, hope you enjoy it Frankie You're welcome. I do hope you enjoy it! Don't worry you guys, I have a feeling I'm going to like the novel! I did enjoy Mr Rosenblum's List, I think that bodes well for this novel I'm off to bed to continue The Casual Vacancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Starting Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut... Not sure what to expect so I'm just gonna dive in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Starting Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut... Not sure what to expect so I'm just gonna dive in! I read it for the first time recently and once I got my head round the strange plot I found it to be a very enjoyable and thought provoking read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezlehan Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Been a while since I've been on here, but I have been reading I promise! I just got a Kindle, so no doubt I'll be lurking about on here again Anyway, December's reads. I've been going through a "I need an easy book to read" phase, so switched to some chick lit, albeit Christmas themed I'd had enough of horrors and thrillers for a while. So here is what I've read this month. Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley Something From Tiffany's by Melissa Hill I'm currently reading Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan, loving it, got about 90 pages to go, and drastically trying to finish it so I can get cracking on my new Kindle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Starting Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut... Not sure what to expect so I'm just gonna dive in! I read it for the first time recently and once I got my head round the strange plot I found it to be a very enjoyable and thought provoking read. I was going to start writing something but then Brian took the words right out of my mouth Although I had to read it for this post-modern fiction class years and years ago. It takes a certain mood to read it, or at least a very open mind I hope you enjoy the novel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Starting Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut... Not sure what to expect so I'm just gonna dive in! I have a line from that book tattooed on my foot The day before yesterday I read Looking For Alaska by John Green. It was good, very readable and parts I thoroughly enjoyed, but I wasn't overwhelmed by it. It was his first novel though, so I'm hoping the others will be a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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