chaliepud Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 I have a line from that book tattooed on my foot Ah yes, I remember you saying, that was one of the reasons I bought it, along with other members recommendations, very strange start but ok so far...
Devi Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Slaughterhouse 5 sounds like an interesting book (I just read about it on goodreads), I think I may just add it to my list. edit: turns out it was already on the list I need a new brain! Edited December 23, 2012 by Devi
Karsa Orlong Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 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 think it's a brilliant movie. The sequels, however, are total pants
frankie Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Slaughterhouse 5 sounds like an interesting book (I just read about it on goodreads), I think I may just add it to my list. edit: turns out it was already on the list I need a new brain! Good job, Devi I will donate a few dollars for the good cause... I hope you will enjoy the book, too! I think it's a brilliant movie. The sequels, however, are total pants ... and we know how much you hate pants and favour skirts...
Timstar Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 I think it's a brilliant movie. The sequels, however, are total pants Couldn't agree more!
anisia Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 I hope you enjoy this, I found it funny and delightful and so readable Finished About a Boy, it was lovely Some very funny moments, but also serious at times. Enjoyed it a lot.
frankie Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Finished About a Boy, it was lovely Some very funny moments, but also serious at times. Enjoyed it a lot. That's great, I'm so glad you enjoyed it I think it's one of Hornby's best novels (I would recommend Juliet, Naked if you haven't read it yet), and you're right, it's serious as well as funny. A spot on read
Brian. Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Started to read Moonraker by Ian Fleming this morning.
Raven Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 That's great, I'm so glad you enjoyed it I think it's one of Hornby's best novels (I would recommend Juliet, Naked if you haven't read it yet), and you're right, it's serious as well as funny. A spot on read I wasn't that struck with Juliet, Naked. If you are interested, you can read my review here.
Eleonora Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Tonight there's A Christmas Carol waiting for me on my desk. It's a sort of tradition between me an my old friend Charles for Xmas Eves.
Timstar Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Started to read Moonraker by Ian Fleming this morning. Hope you enjoy it! So much better than the film.
Timstar Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Tonight there's A Christmas Carol waiting for me on my desk. It's a sort of tradition between me an my old friend Charles for Xmas Eves. Started reading that as well today, haven't read any Dickens before.
Devi Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I received five new books as christmas presents today! I put them in my reading list for 2013!
bobblybear Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 Bought a few books on the 12 Days of Kindle sale. Not that impressed with the selection so far, but I guess that's a good thing as it won't build my TBR list too much.
anisia Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 That's great, I'm so glad you enjoyed it I think it's one of Hornby's best novels (I would recommend Juliet, Naked if you haven't read it yet), and you're right, it's serious as well as funny. A spot on read I wasn't that struck with Juliet, Naked. If you are interested, you can read my review here. I read Slam last year and I wasn't very impressed, but I did hear good things about Juliet, Naked. In a way it was good I forgot Slam was by Nick Hornby (I'm awful with names), or I might have not tried About a Boy - he's redeemed himself in my eyes --- I read Clockwork by Phillip Pullman last night, it was so cute and lovely...perfect Christmas Eve read. I received a Kindle for Christmas from one of my brothers (I'm still a bit shocked, really didn't expect it) so I've been looking at books a lot. My first purchase was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which I've already started. I also started Shadows Return by Lynn Flewelling last night.
frankie Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I read Slam last year and I wasn't very impressed, but I did hear good things about Juliet, Naked. In a way it was good I forgot Slam was by Nick Hornby (I'm awful with names), or I might have not tried About a Boy - he's redeemed himself in my eyes I also didn't enjoy Slam, so you're definitely not alone in that Juliet, Naked is probably my favorite of Hornby's, Raven is of a different opinion, but then he would be because according to his review he enjoyed Fever Pitch which I thought was the pants Maybe you just need to read them all by yourself and form your own opinion I would be glad to hear what you thought of all of his books! Not much progress with The Casual Vacancy... sigh. I'm awful but I'm already almost wanting to go back to Joensuu so I'd have time to read.
anisia Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I also didn't enjoy Slam, so you're definitely not alone in that Juliet, Naked is probably my favorite of Hornby's, Raven is of a different opinion, but then he would be because according to his review he enjoyed Fever Pitch which I thought was the pants Maybe you just need to read them all by yourself and form your own opinion I would be glad to hear what you thought of all of his books! Not much progress with The Casual Vacancy... sigh. I'm awful but I'm already almost wanting to go back to Joensuu so I'd have time to read. It's better for me to see that the two of you have such different opinions I'll definitely come back after I've read Juliet, Naked too - it's on the list!
bobblybear Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I received a Kindle for Christmas from one of my brothers (I'm still a bit shocked, really didn't expect it) so I've been looking at books a lot. My first purchase was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which I've already started. I also started Shadows Return by Lynn Flewelling last night. Make sure you check out the 12 Days of Kindle, and also the Kindle Daily Deal. There are some good bargains to be had.
bobblybear Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I finished Starship Troopers and will now get started on The Tenderness of Wolves for January's Reading Circle.
pontalba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 After my just finished The Bayou Trilogy I think I need a pick-me-up. Will begin Dick Francis's Bloodline by Felix Francis this afternoon I think.
Nollaig Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I finished Paper Towns by John Green today. It was much better than Looking For Alaska, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Still have a couple more of his books to read.
Raven Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I also didn't enjoy Slam, so you're definitely not alone in that Juliet, Naked is probably my favorite of Hornby's, Raven is of a different opinion, but then he would be because according to his review he enjoyed Fever Pitch which I thought was the pants Maybe you just need to read them all by yourself and form your own opinion I would be glad to hear what you thought of all of his books! Juliet, Naked was okay, just not that good (I don't begrudge having read it). I found Fever Pitch a good read because it really delves into obsession (it doesn't really matter that the subject is football, the behaviour Hornby talks about can be applied to any pass time, really). High Fidelity is better again (though for different reasons).
anisia Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 Make sure you check out the 12 Days of Kindle, and also the Kindle Daily Deal. There are some good bargains to be had. Thanks for the tip! Although of course I ended up spending money on the Kindle Daily Deal today.
Nollaig Posted December 26, 2012 Posted December 26, 2012 Bought At My Mother's Knee... and Other Low Joints, the first of three autobiographies by Paul O'Grady. Been wanting this book since it was the ONLY biography he had back in 2008, but couldn't find it for love nor money! Bought it from my Kobo's e-bookstore for 8 quid It's very good!
lauraloves Posted December 26, 2012 Posted December 26, 2012 I'm reading three books at once because i just cant seem to settle into one!
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