julie Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) devi Does it help at all to read large print books, ? Or maybe you could get some audio books from the library .That way you could at least listen to the stories. So sorry to hear you're having eye problems . Edited March 16, 2013 by julie Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry to hear about your eye problems, Devi. Quote
Ooshie Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Hope you are feeling a bit better soon, Devi x Quote
Devi Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Aww, Devi. Do you have any idea how long the spell will last, or does it vary? It varies, this one lasted almost five days. devi Does it help at all to read large print books, ? Or maybe you could get some audio books from the library .That way you could at least listen to the stories. So sorry to hear you're having eye problems . No not really, my eye kind of glasses over - it's like looking through frosted shower glass. You can make out shapes, but not words. I did listen to a couple of audio books though, problem is I have forgotten what they were about. Sorry to hear about your eye problems, Devi. Thank you Hope you are feeling a bit better soon, Devi x I feel a little better now thanks Hope your better soon Devi Thank you I hope it clears up very soon, Devi. *hugs* Me too! I hope you get well soon, Devi! Thank you Athena Thank you everyone! This lasted longer than normal, and I'm still not 100% yet but I can see enough that I can read for short periods of time. I thought I would make these forums my read for the day. Edited March 19, 2013 by Devi Quote
Devi Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Good news! My replacement book was also signed too. I was more than excited as you can imagine. I went through my books and donated a few to my local library as well, seeing as karma came my way with the signed book I thought I would pass it on. Currently reading The Woman in Black, enjoying the writing style. The writing flows nicely and is very easy to read. I haven't been scared yet though. Not sure if it's because I haven't gotten to the scary part yet, or if its just me. Edited March 26, 2013 by Devi Quote
bobblybear Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I didn't find The Woman In Black particularly scary. It was still a good read though. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Yeah, atmospheric rather than scary, I think Quote
Devi Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I didn't find The Woman In Black particularly scary. It was still a good read though. Yeah, atmospheric rather than scary, I think Well that's good to know! I was reading it during the day to avoid any possible restless nights . Paranoia can be a side effect of the drug I take for MS - which I sadly get. I'm ok during the day, but night time can be another thing, especially if I am left alone. -------------------- I reached 1,000 posts! Only took me just over a year Edited March 26, 2013 by Devi Quote
Athena Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Good news! My replacement book was also signed too. I was more than excited as you can imagine. x This is awesome news , I'm happy for you. x I reached 1,000 posts! Only took me just over a year x Congratulations ! Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I reached 1,000 posts! Only took me just over a year I wonder how many of them said "I've added this to my wishlist" Quote
Devi Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I wonder how many of them said "I've added this to my wishlist" Well maybe if you lot would stop reading so many good books, I wouldn't have to say it all the time! p.s. I will cut back on that. Edited March 26, 2013 by Devi Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Well maybe if you lot would stop reading so many good books, I wouldn't have to say it all the time! You should do what I do, and read stuff no-one else on here reads p.s. I will cut back on that. Nooo, I was only missing with you! Edit: 'messing' not 'missing' Edited March 26, 2013 by Karsa Orlong Quote
Devi Posted March 27, 2013 Author Posted March 27, 2013 You should do what I do, and read stuff no-one else on here reads Nooo, I was only missing with you! Edit: 'messing' not 'missing' Haha yeah well I only ever read SF and Fantasy books before I joined this forum! I do rather miss reading them. There is just something about them... I think what appeals to me the most is the other world factor. I would love to live even just a month in some of the worlds I read about. Oh I know Quote
Devi Posted March 30, 2013 Author Posted March 30, 2013 I've been watching game of thrones season 1 and 2 over the last few days as I've been housebound for about a week and a half due to poor health (yet again). Well I am hooked and seriously considering dropping all my library books just so I can start on the first Game of Thrones. Quote
Devi Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I acquired a few books the past month, some given to me, some bought and some traded. I finally got around to typing up the list so here they are. The Fear Index - Robert Harris - Signed HC edition from BD Who Dares Wins - Chris Ryan - Signed HC editon from BD, this was the one that got replaced after being damaged during transit. The Thoughts and Happenings of Wilfred Price Purveyor of Superior Funerals - Wendy Jones The Colditz Story - P.R. Reid My Dear I wanted to Tell You - Louisa Young The Other Lands - David Anthony Durham A Nest of Occasionals -Tony Martin The Magician King - Lev Grossman Miracles of Life - JG Ballard All Fall Down - Megan Hart Galileo's Dream - Kim Stanley Robinson - the cover of this edition is one of my favourites All the Flowers in Shanghai - Duncan Jepson The End Specialist - Drew Magary Ulysses - James Joyce Under Heaven - Guy Gavriel Kay Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy Enchantments - Kathryn Harrison The Kings Concubine - Anne O'Brien War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy The Ghost Brigades - John Scalzi Kingdom - Tom Martin Android Karenina - Leo Tolstoy and Ben H. Winters The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes The Forbidden Temple - Patrick Woodhead The Inheritance - Robin Hobb/Megan Lindholm The Good Father - Diane Chamberlain Bones of the Hills - Conn Iggulden Blackout - Connie Willis Armageddon's Children - Terry Brooks Down Among the Dead Men - Robert Gregory Browne Flood Tide - Clive Cussler The Fog - James Herbert The Rats - James Herbert A Soldier's Tale - M.K. Joseph Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson Florence & Giles - John Harding Odd Thomas - Dean Koontz The Oracle of Stamboul - Michael David Lukas Across the Face of the World - Russell Kirkpatrick The Crooked Letter - Sean Williams The First Collected Tales of Bauchelain & Korbal Broach - Steven Erikson The Court of the Air - Stephen Hunt Absurdistan - Eric Campbell Task Force Helmand - Doug Beattie MC Spoken from the Front - Andy McNab The World from Italy - George Negus All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque A High and Hidden Place - Michele Claire Lucas Cult Killers - Frank Moorhouse A Higher Form of KIlling - Robert Harris and Jeremy Paxman Escape or Die - Paul Brickhill An Optimist's Tour of the Future - Mark Stevenson Babylon's Ark - Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence Corsair: The Adventures of Hector Lynch - Tim Severin Beyond the Wall of Time - Russell Kirkpatrick Harbour - John Ajvide Lindqvist The Gathering Night - Margaret Elphinstone Hannibal Rising - Thomas Harris Matchless - Gregory Maguire Perelandra - C.S. Lewis Captain Corelli's Mandolin - Louis De Bernieres Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe The Elephant Keeper - Christopher Nicholson Honour Among Thieves - David Chandler The Angel's Game - Carlos Ruiz Zafon Neuromancer - William Gibson The Red House - Mark Haddon The Land of Decoration - Emma Donoghue The Last Theorem - Arthur C. Clarke & Frederik Pohl The Gabble - Neal Asher Prador Moon - Neal AsherImperium - Robert Harris The Sandalwood Tree - Elle Newmark Now and Forever - Ray Bradbury Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen The Woman He Loved Before - Dorothy Koomson The Mistress's Revenge - Tamar Cohen Edited March 31, 2013 by Devi Quote
julie Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Wow, Devi You have gotten several months or years of reading pleasure ahead of you ! Sounds like a good selection . Enjoy them . Quote
bobblybear Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 That's a pretty big haul, Devi!! I read The End Specialist last year and thought it was an interesting twist on the quest for eternal life. I hope to read The Rats sometime very soon, it may be my next read after Bridget Jones' Diary. Happy reading!! Quote
Devi Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 Wow, Devi You have gotten several months or years of reading pleasure ahead of you ! Sounds like a good selection . Enjoy them . Oh I know! I couldn't believe my luck, most of the books were given to me by friends and most were on my wish list I donated the ones I wasn't interested in to my local library. The... I'm not sure of the right word, but the motivation? to read is there, just not the energy. It makes me angry and up at the same time. That's a pretty big haul, Devi!! I read The End Specialist last year and thought it was an interesting twist on the quest for eternal life. I hope to read The Rats sometime very soon, it may be my next read after Bridget Jones' Diary. Happy reading!! Yes I want to read The Rats more now since I saw the news of James Herberts passing. I'd gotten the books in January. I'll have to move up The End Specialist on my reading list. Thanks Quote
julie Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 Devi As long as the motivation to read is there, that's a good thing. Could you try to adjust the amount of reading time you can do presently ? Maybe give yourself a certain number of pages or minutes per day to read ? Maybe if you could just read a small amount each day ,at least you'd feel like you were able to make some headway . I hope soon that things will ease up a bit for you so you can enjoy your books to the fullest . Quote
Devi Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 Devi As long as the motivation to read is there, that's a good thing. Could you try to adjust the amount of reading time you can do presently ? Maybe give yourself a certain number of pages or minutes per day to read ? Maybe if you could just read a small amount each day ,at least you'd feel like you were able to make some headway . I hope soon that things will ease up a bit for you so you can enjoy your books to the fullest . I might just do that. I used to be able to read around 50 pages a night before bed. I might try and change the time I read as well, though I only usually read before bed to help me sleep. First I'll try the chapter or two as a goal. Thanks for the advice. Quote
Athena Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 Wow, nice new books! I hope you feel better soon and that you enjoy your new books. Quote
Devi Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Brain is a little fuzzy right now, so I am just going to type out some basic points on my thoughts about the book. The Woman in Black *** Enjoyed the flow of the writing. Didn't find it scary at all. Felt sorry for the Drablow family. House sounds awesome, would love to visit one like it - without the ghosts of course. Would consider another Susan Hill book. Even though I knew a death of a child was coming,I didn't see the death of Arthurs son coming. I thought he would be safe once he left the country town Oh and on a side note, I saw the film was on foxtel the other day, I was going to watch it but it was already half over. Freaky coincidence if you ask me. Next up... A Game of Thrones! Edited April 6, 2013 by Devi Quote
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