Inver Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 So my friend and I went along to the Christian Aid book sale at Queen's Cross Church and I came home with a haul of 8 books. They have this sale bi-annually, all for £9.60. I took a wish list with me so I could look for specifics but found only one, but another that I had on my list here. There could may well be another trip there tomorrow as I think hubby and Kenny will be wanting to go down for a browse too. 'Rough Music' by Patrick Gale '16 Lighthouse Road' by Debbie Macomber 'The Girl Who Couldn't Smile' by Shane Dunphy 'The Bay at Midnight' by Diane Chamberlain (not the one on my list but author was) 'The Kashmir Shawl' by Rosie Thomas (which my friend recommended when I found it) 'Constance' by Rosie Thomas (hoorah, this one was on my list) 'Lone Wolf' by Jodi PIcoult (on my wishlist here but forgot to put on my list to go, glad I found it) 'House Rules' by Jodi PIcoult
itsmeagain Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 I'm so pleased, I studied psychology many moons ago so maybe it's that interested that helps with enjoying the book. I have read a few other Faulks but have only really enjoyed Human Traces and Birdsong.. I will certainly let you know if I still like this book as I progress. Very well written, tension between Sonia`s dad and her husband to be`s dad, then between her dad and her husband, is very well depicted.
Ruth Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I have just finished The Dinner, by Herman Koch, and I enjoyed it very much. (I also picked it for my face-to-face book club read this month, so I have fingers crossed that others will like it too!)
bobblybear Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Haven't done much reading lately - still only about 70% through The Crimson Petal and The White. I have my exams in 5 days, so after that I shall be freeeeeee to read as much as I want. So hopefully I can participate in the Reading Circle Thread before the month is up.
Sofia Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 You're welcome! Have you read any Burroughs before? You definitely need to find those books and read them ASAP yes! I really liked Running With Scissors, Wolf at the Table, not as much. I also have You Better Not Cry and I am sure I have Dry somewhere....I will look tonight
risingdawn Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I think my reading mojo is finally starting to reappear from the closet. Read a bit more of Renegade's Magic. I'm more tempted to finish it as well as my Mum got Dan Brown's Inferno and I'm determined to read/finish it before her.
Lucybird Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Started reading Emma- Jane Austen on Tuesday. Getting along ok but not taking to the character Emma at all! Also reading The Lifeboat- Charlotte Rogan which I have almost finished.
chaliepud Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Have only about 20 pages of Replay left, am saving it for bedtime! It's my birthday today so have received a couple of book pressies plus some Waterstone's vouchers so have of course already spent them.. Here's what I got... Spirit of the Wild Dog (the world of wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals and dingoes) by Lesley Rogers and Gisela Kaplan. I'm really excited as this has dingoes in, which Obi is descended from, it may explain a lot!!! Life Skills for Puppies by Helen Zulch and Daniel Mills. This is more for the children when our time to get a new puppy approaches. My Animals and Other Family by Clare Balding The Watcher in the Shadows bu Carlos Ruiz Zafon Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Witness - Nora Roberts
chesilbeach Posted May 16, 2013 Author Posted May 16, 2013 Happy birthday Hayley! Sounds like a lovely selection of books you've got there. I started Little House in the Big Woods today, ready for next months reading circle, and my book group have been given The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell for our next read.
itsmeagain Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Happy birthday chaliepud. You really love dogs n wolves don`t you? Me too.
Inver Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Had another visit to the book sale again tonight with the boys...was so trying not to buy any more books, but you know how it is!'The Distance Between Us' by Maggie O'Farrell.....at least I hope I haven't read this one!
chaliepud Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Happy birthday Hayley! Sounds like a lovely selection of books you've got there. Thanks Chesil! Happy birthday chaliepud. You really love dogs n wolves don`t you? Me too. Thank you! What's not to love about anything doggy?! :)
pontalba Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Finished Morgue Drawer for Rent, and am about 85% or so done with Forever Amber.
frankie Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 yes! I really liked Running With Scissors, Wolf at the Table, not as much. I also have You Better Not Cry and I am sure I have Dry somewhere....I will look tonight Oh, cool! Burroughs is so great, I hope you find your copy of Dry soon! I finished Lisa Genova's Still Alice last night. It was great. I cried!
chaliepud Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Finished Replay, not sure what to start now, maybe the last in the Sookie Stackhouse series though I'm not too optimistic about it as the reviews haven't been great but I need to know how it all ends..
lauraloves Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 I've finished Hollowland by Amanda Hocking and I've finally started The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber.
chesilbeach Posted May 17, 2013 Author Posted May 17, 2013 I finished Little House in the Big Woods this morning. Not sure what to start next, but I'm thinking of maybe trying Diving Belles by Lucy Wood, as I haven't read any short stories for a long time.
chaliepud Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 3 more books bought today with birthday vouchers: The Painted Bridge - Wendy Wallace The Age of Miracle - Karen Thompson Walker Easy - Tammara Webber
pontalba Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Almost finished Forever Amber, and am starting The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.
risingdawn Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Getting close to the end of Renegade's Magic. I literally told my Mum that she must leave Inferno for me to read first as, by me reading the prologue/first chapter that was features on Tesco's blog, I should be allowed to read it first to continue from where I left off.
bobblybear Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 'The Distance Between Us' by Maggie O'Farrell.....at least I hope I haven't read this one! I know I've read this one, but I can't recall anything about it! Haven't moved any further along on The Crimson Petal and the White due to other stuff. I shall get there though, I shall!!!
chaliepud Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 I'm around a third of the way through Dead Ever After, Charlaine Harris' last offering in the Sookie Satckhouse series, I'm not sure why I'm reading it as the last few haven't been as good as the earlier ones and this isn't looking much better, but I just want to know how it all ends.. Then I think I'll get rid of them all and clear a nice chunk of space on my shelves when I'm finished.
Ben Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 I made a start on The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and after becoming engrossed in it for the evening I've already managed to read over half. Zafon's novels do seem to just whip by, and this one is in the same vein. It's absolutely fascinating so far; I'm loving here more about Fermin's backstory, and it's interesting to see how much was held back from us in SotW.
chesilbeach Posted May 18, 2013 Author Posted May 18, 2013 After reading this article on the Guardian today http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/may/17/childrens-literature-parent-sister-brother, I downloaded the sample of If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch, and I couldn't resist buying it. Think this may be my Saturday all sewn up!
Timstar Posted May 18, 2013 Posted May 18, 2013 Got this lovely edition of Robert Graves' The Greek Myths
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