Athena Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've made a start on Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay. I had to get used to the jump in time compared with book 2, I kind of expected it to continue straight from where we left off. Other than that though it's being quite interesting, it's a gripping story. I'm also reading Jodi Picoult - Leaving Home: Short Pieces. I've finished the first short story (thoughts in my topic) and the letter, both of which I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The title's familiar, I must have the book on my wishlist. I bet poppyshake read and reviewed the book on here. If not her, then it must've been Kylie. I'm looking forward to your review I'm fairly certain it was poppyshake who has read it, although maybe Kylie has too? I've only read a few more pages today (due to lack of time) but so far it's enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleighjane Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've made a start on Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay. I had to get used to the jump in time compared with book 2, I kind of expected it to continue straight from where we left off. Other than that though it's being quite interesting, it's a gripping story. I never read this book despite reading the first two. I heard it was depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I can see why people would think that, so far at least, but I want to know what happens!! Also, I got it as a birthday gift so it'd be a waste not to read it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Three of the books I ordered were cancelled - as they're having trouble importing them. So, I'll have to wait a while before I read Dangerous Liaisons, The Lions of Al-Rassan and Kafka on The Shore. Kafka on the Shore is my favourite Murakami, I hope you enjoy it. I finished 1227 QI facts as I got it for 20p from amazon and enjoyed that. I started this today, interesting so far but I think it's more of a book to dip in to. I never read this book despite reading the first two. I heard it was depressing. It's a good book, but I liked the first best. It sort of has a depressing side but mainly I wouldn't call it depressing. No more so than dystopian fiction normally is anyway. Today I finished Nick Hornby's A Long Way Down. It was good but not as good as I expect from Hornby. Haven't written my review yet, hopefully tomorrow. Edited February 27, 2013 by Lucybird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) I just finished a really good non fiction book. The Secret Life of Words: How English Became English by Henry Hitchings. It talks about the English words that have been 'borrowed' from other languages through the history of the world. It's a really interesting way of looking at the language, and it's interesting how the words have been incorporated and changed in the English language. That sounds fascinating. I receive a (free) daily newsletter from "Wordsmith"...there are some great connections made there. They give the origin of a word, pronunciation and use it in a sentence. Then there is a 'thought of the day' included. Always interesting. Here is the link if you are interested. http://wordsmith.org/ AIE: Forgot to mention.....I've picked up Citizen Sherman again. I'd abandoned it a few months back, September or so I believe. Edited February 28, 2013 by pontalba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'll have to check that out pontalba. Words fascinate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Half way through The Outlander by Gil Adamson and enjoying it so far,even tho it's not the 'thriller' the 'bob' (back of book) describes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I finished The Black Path by Asa Larsson last night and I really enjoyed it even if it was very dark in places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Is it difficult to read? I've never started it, I find the idea of the book intimidating... Not at all frankie i know what you mean though it seems to be one of those books that people i either love or hate. It's different stories which i guess will all tie together at the end of the book so it chops & changes quite a bit which could put some people off but i'm enjoying it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 You know us so well, Frankie and Janet. Poppyshake did indeed read and review the book, which led to me buying it (but I haven't read it yet). I hope you enjoy it, Janet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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