Vixen Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Welcome to my book thread for 2014! This will be my first book thread on this forum I will use the following scoring system: 1/5: I didn’t like it 2/5: It was OK 3/5: I liked it 4/5: I really liked it 5/5: Outstanding I’m not going to set myself any goals for this thread, just will read what I want when I want I will have two lists: Books Read This Year Books To Be Read Hope you all enjoy this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) Books Read This YearJanuaryFalling Leaves by Resat Nuri Guntekin 3/5FebruaryThe Storyteller by Jodi Picolut 4/5MarchBlack Milk by Elif Shafak 4/5AprilThe Paris Wife by Paula McLain3/5Divergent by Veronica Roth 5/5MayInsurgent by Veronica Roth 5/5Allegiant by Veronica Roth 5/5June Bukre by Kahraman Tazeoglu (turkish book) 2/5 JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberFangirl by Rainbow Rowell (turkish book) 5/5 December Edited December 22, 2014 by Vixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) Books To Be ReadFalling Leaves by Resat Nuri GuntekinAn Autobiography of a Turkish Girl by Resat Nuri GuntekinLife of Pi by Yann MartelBlack Milk by Elif ShafakDeath Comes to Pemberley by P.D. JamesGone Girl by Gillian FlynnSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnDark Places by Gillian FlynnThe Paris Wife by Paula McLainInferno by Dan BrownThe Lost Symbol by Dan BrownThe Storyteller by Jodi PicoultJane Eyre by Charlotte BronteThe Flea Palace by Elif ShafakPostcards From The Heart by Ella GriffinMary Bennet by Jennifer PaynterThe Cuckoo's Calling by Robert GailbrathThe Time Travellers Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerIstanbul: Memories and the City by Orhan PamukBeautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuireThe Help by Kathryn StockettAlif the Unseen by G. Willow WilsonThe Perfume Collector by Kathleen TessaroSharp Shooter by Marianne DelacourtPersuasion by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenCaptain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis De BernieresThe Museum of Innocence by Orhan PamukEmma by Jane AustenThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen FieldingLean Mean Thirteen by Janet EvanovichFearless Fourteen by Janet EvanovichFinger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet EvanovichSizzling Sixteen by Janet EvanovichSmokin Seventeen by Janet EvanovichExplosive Eighteen by Janet EvanovichNotorious Nineteen by Janet EvanovichRoger Ascham and the Kings Lost GIrl by Matthew ReillyThe Tournament by Matthew ReillyA Quest of Heroes by Morgan RiceThe Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan BelfortDivergent by Veronica RothInsurgent by Veronica RothAllegiant by Veronica Roth Bukre by Kahraman Tazeoglu (Turkish) Ustam ve Ben by Elif Shafak (Turkish) Edited August 11, 2014 by Vixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Vixen I have some of the same books as you on my TBR pile Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Life Of Pi , Gone Girl & The Museum Of Innocence, i haven't read any Orhan Pamuk before so look forward to your thoughts on them. I see you have Jane Eyre as well, is that a reread or will it be a new book for you , if so your so lucky it's a great story Happy reading in 2014 Vixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Kidsmum, It's great to see we have common books on our TBR piles. I haven't read any Orhan Pamuk books before also, but coming from a Turkish background I have heard he writes well. Plus I guess its a bonus that he also won the Nobel prize a few years back Once I get around to reading it I will let you know my thoughts For years I have been meaning to read Jane Eyre however never got around to it. Hopefully I'll get around to reading it this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 There are some really good ones on your TBR pile. Some I have really enjoyed and recommend are: Life of Pi by Yann Martel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Help by Kathryn Stockett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Vixen a nice manageable TBR pile there! You should steam through that. I have read and enjoyed all the Austens on your list and Jane Eyre too. Life Of Pi is still on my own TBR. Happy reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Vixen The very best of luck with your reading in 2014 I love looking at TBR lists .. it's like peeking at people's bookshelves .. I try to do that if I'm walking past a house with its curtains open You've got some great reads ahead of you (in particular the Jane Austen's, Jane Eyre, Life of Pi, The Help and The Perks of being a Wallflower) Happy Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signor Finzione Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Vixen. I hope you'll enjoy Jane Eyre - I loved it, and look forward to hearing what you think. I'll also be interested to hear your thoughts on Alif the Unseen, as it's been on my wishlist for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 There are some really good ones on your TBR pile. Some I have really enjoyed and recommend are: Life of Pi by Yann Martel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Help by Kathryn Stockett That's great to hear. I'm definitely looking forward to reading each and every one of them Hi Vixen a nice manageable TBR pile there! You should steam through that. I have read and enjoyed all the Austens on your list and Jane Eyre too. Life Of Pi is still on my own TBR. Happy reading. Thought I'd start small and then add more as I go. I will buy heaps more in the coming year so there should be a fair amount added later on/ I loved Austens Pride and Prejudice, even watch the movie adaption of it (BBC version) thousands of times! Thought I'd go onto reading a few more by Austen. Hi Vixen The very best of luck with your reading in 2014 I love looking at TBR lists .. it's like peeking at people's bookshelves .. I try to do that if I'm walking past a house with its curtains open You've got some great reads ahead of you (in particular the Jane Austen's, Jane Eyre, Life of Pi, The Help and The Perks of being a Wallflower) Happy Reading! I feel the same Hi Vixen. I hope you'll enjoy Jane Eyre - I loved it, and look forward to hearing what you think. I'll also be interested to hear your thoughts on Alif the Unseen, as it's been on my wishlist for a while. It looks like Jane Eyre is a must read, I have had alot of people recommend it to me. When I read the blurb for Alif the Unseen I said to myslef I have to read this! I will let you know how I go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thought I'd start small and then add more as I go. I will buy heaps more in the coming year so there should be a fair amount added later on/ I loved Austens Pride and Prejudice, even watch the movie adaption of it (BBC version) thousands of times! Thought I'd go onto reading a few more by Austen. It looks like Jane Eyre is a must read, I have had alot of people recommend it to me. Yes Jane Austen has never disappointed me. Except slightly when Anne Hathaway played her. Even though I like Anne Hathaway. Jane Eyre is great. Silly me, I put off reading it for years. But it is such a meaty story. Not pansy or girly at all. Watch the movie with Mia whatsername too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Yes Jane Austen has never disappointed me. Except slightly when Anne Hathaway played her. Even though I like Anne Hathaway. Jane Eyre is great. Silly me, I put off reading it for years. But it is such a meaty story. Not pansy or girly at all. Watch the movie with Mia whatsername too I think I am the silly one, I didn't even know there was a movie out. Ill have to watch it after I read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Welcome to the world of the book blog Vixen, we all love seeing what others have read and what they may read in the future and I for one am always amazed at how many more books I find to add to my own wish list! Of the ones on your list I have read and loved.. The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Help by Kathryn Stockett Happy New Reading Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Here are some comments on your TBR books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte I loved this book, it's one of my favourite classics. The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger I loved this book, highly recommended! The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky I quite liked this book, although it didn't live up to the huge hype it had for me when I read it. On my TBR: Life of Pi by Yann Martel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Persuasion by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding On my wishlist: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Happy Reading in 2014, Vixen ! Edited December 16, 2013 by Athena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Happy reading and book blogging in 2014 Vixen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Welcome to the world of the book blog Vixen, we all love seeing what others have read and what they may read in the future and I for one am always amazed at how many more books I find to add to my own wish list! Of the ones on your list I have read and loved.. The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Help by Kathryn Stockett Happy New Reading Year! Thanks Chaliepud! I look forward to seeing what the others have read during the year... Great to hear The Time Travellers Wife and The Help are good reads. Here are some comments on your TBR books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte I loved this book, it's one of my favourite classics. The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger I loved this book, highly recommended! The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky I quite liked this book, although it didn't live up to the huge hype it had for me when I read it. On my TBR: Life of Pi by Yann Martel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Persuasion by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding On my wishlist: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Happy Reading in 2014, Vixen ! Look like we have quite a few books in common on our TBR lists... I look forward to your thoughts on them. Happy reading and book blogging in 2014 Vixen! Thanks Devi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi vixen, I've got a number of books on my TBR pile that are the same as yours so shall be stopping by regularly I really enjoyed Gone Girl and particularly The Time Traveler's Wife! Just don't watch the film of the latter, it annoyed me after reading the book! Happy reading in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Vixen Best Wishes on your Reading 2014 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi vixen, I've got a number of books on my TBR pile that are the same as yours so shall be stopping by regularly I really enjoyed Gone Girl and particularly The Time Traveler's Wife! Just don't watch the film of the latter, it annoyed me after reading the book! Happy reading in 2014. Thanks Alexi, Ill stop by your thread also to see your views on the books we share in common I am particularly excited to read Gone Girl, I've heard it is a great read. Ill take up your advice about not watching The Time Traveler's Wife movie Hi Vixen Best Wishes on your Reading 2014 ! Thanks Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Happy reading in 2014 Vixen. I have a few books on my TBR that you have on yours so it will be good to see what you think of them as the year goes on. I haven't read any on your TBR but that's not that unusual for me I have read a different Orhan Pamuk book in the past, Snow, and I found it really enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Personally I liked the film of The Time Traveler's Wife. I prefer the book of course, but I do like the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Books To Be Read Life of Pi by Yann MartelThe Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro Persuasion by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Hope that you enjoy all of your TBR list, these 3 are spectacular . I have Pamuk's The Museum of Innocence on my TBR list, as I loved his My Name is Red. Happy Reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Happy reading in 2014 Vixen. I have a few books on my TBR that you have on yours so it will be good to see what you think of them as the year goes on. I haven't read any on your TBR but that's not that unusual for me I have read a different Orhan Pamuk book in the past, Snow, and I found it really enjoyable. That's great to hear, think I'll have to add Snow to my TBR.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Hope that you enjoy all of your TBR list, these 3 are spectacular . I have Pamuk's The Museum of Innocence on my TBR list, as I loved his My Name is Red. Happy Reading I look forward to your thoughts on The Museum of Innocence Edited December 18, 2013 by Vixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Just finished reading Resat Nuri Guntekin's book Falling Leaves. This was a relatively short book with a fast paced storyline which I liked. I give this book a 3/5. Some information on the author and the book is below (sourced from Good Reads): Resat Nuri Guntekin (1889-1956) published Falling Leaves (Yaprak Dokumu) in 1930. It's a tragicomic novel of bourgeois life in a rapidly changing Istanbul. The novel magnificently and richly depicts Turkish family and work life under stresses caused by the rapid introduction of modern and European norms. The hero, Master Ali Riza, an idealistic ex civil servant who translates business documents for the firm of Goldleaf Limited, leaves the firm out of profound moral scruples, and this leads to extreme financial stresses on his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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