Eleonora Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone.. it's been quite a few days since I last post something.. I'm soo so sorry. You all seem to have some nice books under your noses.. well well.. I'm so happy for you. I'm currently reading The Door - Magda Szabò for my reading circle and the biography of Malala Yousafzai for my pleasure. Some other italian writers are in my desk too, some are really good, but I'm afraid they're not translated in english, and it's a shame because one of them in particular is really gifted and talented: he can build up hard characters with hard lives in a sweet soft way your heart is somehow soothed by them. He's called Mauro Corona, but I really don't think you've heard of him. Edited January 19, 2014 by Eleonora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I finished Sinema: The Northumberland Massacre. What a load of rubbish! Hopefully my next read will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm slowly reading Unstrung, the short story that comes after Unwind. So far, aside from the obligatory groan at 'hi-rez' and 'lo-rez' (it's actually clever, but *groooaaannn*) I'm really enjoying it. I've also just discovered Unrest by Michelle Harrison thanks to our own Michelle, so I'm off to find a copy for my Kobo! (It features sleep paralysis, one of the most terrifying things I have ever experienced. Books rarely scare me, but I'm hoping this one will! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I am really struggling with what to read next. I've gone through my TBR pile, and I've got so many on there it's hard to choose one. I wanted to read the ones I'd had the longest but none of them appeal. For now I'll go with The Lost Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, even though it's one of my more recent purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I am really struggling with what to read next. I've gone through my TBR pile, and I've got so many on there it's hard to choose one. I wanted to read the ones I'd had the longest but none of them appeal. For now I'll go with The Lost Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, even though it's one of my more recent purchases. I've not heard of that Diane chamberlain title, I hope you enjoy it and I'll look out for your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I am really struggling with what to read next. I've gone through my TBR pile, and I've got so many on there it's hard to choose one. I wanted to read the ones I'd had the longest but none of them appeal. For now I'll go with The Lost Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, even though it's one of my more recent purchases.x I have it on my TBR, I hope you enjoy it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I am really struggling with what to read next. I've gone through my TBR pile, and I've got so many on there it's hard to choose one. I wanted to read the ones I'd had the longest but none of them appeal. For now I'll go with The Lost Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, even though it's one of my more recent purchases. Awww .. don't bang your head bobbs. Any book read from the TBR is good even if it has only been on there for five secs. No point in reading a book you don't fancy .. it'll only hinder your mojo Hope you're enjoying The Lost Daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm really enjoying The Lost Daughter. I was hooked from the first page, and I'm about a third through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Finished The Silent Wife & starting Burial Rites by Hannah Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I finished All Creatures Great and Small for the English Counties challenge today. I absolutely loved it, and it's made me want to go and rematch all the television series from when I was a kid. Almost three weeks into the new year, and I've only bought one book, and that was in a charity shop for the English Counties challenge, so I'm not sure it should count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I finished All Creatures Great and Small for the English Counties challenge today. I absolutely loved it, and it's made me want to go and rematch all the television series from when I was a kid. Almost three weeks into the new year, and I've only bought one book, and that was in a charity shop for the English Counties challenge, so I'm not sure it should count. I loved both the TV series and books, too. I've read all the books, I believe. But not in quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've just started Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner which I downloaded recently after seeing a poster advertising a new Ray Winstone TV production of it... only to discover it's already been broadcast, and was on Sky, which we don't have. I recorded that over Christmas, and finally got to watch the first episode last night - it wasn't very good, you didn't miss much, Janet I've just finished the book and I really enjoyed it - a rollicking read! I had a look at the trailer of the Sky production on You Tube and was surprised to see that John is clearly in his early 20s - he's about 14 or 15 in the book! I'm currently reading The Door - Magda Szabò for my reading circleI read this a couple of years ago and thought it was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmonkey Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I started Mercy by Jodi Picoult last night, but struggled to get into it. Not sure if it was just me after the events of yesterday, or if it's just not as good as her others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Over 50% done with Abarat by Clive Barker. Wow- what a tale! Dunno if I will read #2 right away, but so far I love it- but I love his imagination so much. If this is YA, this is really for the likes of ages 15-16 imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've just added that title to my wishlist as I've heard a few people talking about it and though it's not my usual fare, I also really want to like it for some reason! I missed this earlier, doh. Yep, it's funny how we both really want to like it, for some reason =D Some books do that to people. I finished Longbourn Jo Baker last night it was such a good read but i shall put together a review on it soon. This morning i started my bookgroup read The Rose Petal Beach Dorothy Koomson, i'm not very far into it but already i can't wait to get to the end so i can start something else I'm so happy you liked the book! =) I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it I'm definitely planning on reading Gillespie and I at some point. I'm about 95% through The Observations....I thought I'd finish it this morning but I had to leave for work. I did a search on here for posts about the book but couldn't find anything. I'll do another search, probably using the authors name, instead of 'observations'. I searched with the author's name and did find something but not the actual conversation on the book and who were actually reading it. I’m trying not to buy books this year, so I’ve requested a few new books from the library instead. The trouble is that I don’t seem to be able to control the requesting at the library either! At the end of this afternoon I have: Goldfinch - Donna Tartt Position: 7 in a queue of 28 Love, Nina: despatches from family life - Nina Stibbe Position: 11 in a queue of 16 Shock of the fall - Nathan Filer Position: 3 in a queue of 3 Longbourn - Jo Baker Position: 8 in a queue of 8 Library of unrequited love - Sophie Divy Position: 2 in a queue of 2 Let’s hope that they come a reasonable timing. Chances of that happening are : slim chance or fat chance The good thing is that you don't have to be able to control yourself, the library will do that for you, eventually, when they run out of money! I'm very curious about the Sophie Divry book, I hope it turns out to be great! I am still going off your older list at the moment and it doesn't appear to be on there. Did you add it to the new list? Crap, I forgot to check. Well if it's not there, then I probably haven't put it on the list Sowwy Yes, they should have asked permission AND sent a postcard! YEAH! And books! Yesterday I finished The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst for the February RC. I haven't seen any mention of anyone else reading it though so I hope I won't be discussing it with only myself! I haven't gotten around to the Alan Hollinghurst book yet, the temperatures have been rather too low for me so haven't felt like walking to the library to borrow the book.. But there's still time I finished Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck earlier this week. I wish I'd tried his books earlier, he's a brilliant writer. I take it that you enjoyed Sweet Thursday then? I finished Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You yesterday, it was thoroughly enjoyable and readable! I've now started Cuckoo by Julia Crouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yesterday I finished The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst for the February RC. I haven't seen any mention of anyone else reading it though so I hope I won't be discussing it with only myself! I've just started Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner which I downloaded recently after seeing a poster advertising a new Ray Winstone TV production of it... only to discover it's already been broadcast, and was on Sky, which we don't have. I've started it Janet so you wont be on your own We watched it & although i liked Ray Winstone it wasn't that great so you didn't miss much Just finished reading Unwind by Neal Shusterman. Stayed up all night reading it because I had to get to the end. I've added this to my wishlist...... luckily my library has a copy I recorded that over Christmas, and finally got to watch the first episode last night - it wasn't very good, you didn't miss much, Janet Agreed..... i thought the first part was the best of the two Hello everyone.. it's been quite a few days since I last post something.. I'm soo so sorry. You all seem to have some nice books under your noses.. well well.. I'm so happy for you. I'm currently reading The Door - Magda Szabò for my reading circle and the biography of Malala Yousafzai for my pleasure. Some other italian writers are in my desk too, some are really good, but I'm afraid they're not translated in english, and it's a shame because one of them in particular is really gifted and talented: he can build up hard characters with hard lives in a sweet soft way your heart is somehow soothed by them. He's called Mauro Corona, but I really don't think you've heard of him. Hi Eleonora, i hope you are well I've just finished the book and I really enjoyed it - a rollicking read! I had a look at the trailer of the Sky production on You Tube and was surprised to see that John is clearly in his early 20s - he's about 14 or 15 in the book! Good to hear ..... do you think it would be too old for a child? I thought i'd try reading it too my youngest two who are 9 & 7 I'm so happy you liked the book! =) I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it I haven't gotten around to the Alan Hollinghurst book yet, the temperatures have been rather too low for me so haven't felt like walking to the library to borrow the book.. But there's still time I shall post a review soon i promise I'm feel the same when it's cold out i just want to stay indoors where it's nice & warm I ditched the Dorothy Koomson book, i usually prefer to stick with my book group reads so i can at least say why i didn' t like it but couldn't even make it to 50 pages with this one. So i've made a start on The Line Of Beauty Alan Hollinghurst for next months reading circle & am about 100 pages in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The good thing is that you don't have to be able to control yourself, the library will do that for you, eventually, when they run out of money! I'm very curious about the Sophie Divry book, I hope it turns out to be great! I like to keep the library staff busy, and it should keep my local library going, rather than closing it down. Blimey, no library - that would we unthinkable! The Library of Unrequited Love (synopsis from Amazon UK) One morning a librarian finds a reader who has been locked in overnight. She starts to talk to him, a one-way conversation that soon gathers pace as an outpouring of frustrations, observations and anguishes. Two things shine through: her shy, unrequited passion for a quiet researcher named Martin, and an ardent and absolute love of books. I hope it is good, as it sounds right up my street, book-wise nerd that I am It reminded of the case of the guy who broke into your local library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I haven't gotten around to the Alan Hollinghurst book yet, the temperatures have been rather too low for me so haven't felt like walking to the library to borrow the book.. But there's still time It's okay - I was having a little panic, but there are another 10 days before I need to open the thread. I've started it Janet so you wont be on your own We watched it & although i liked Ray Winstone it wasn't that great so you didn't miss much That's good to know - on both counts! Good to hear ..... do you think it would be too old for a child? I thought i'd try reading it too my youngest two who are 9 & 7 I think it would be fine for those ages. There is a little bit of violence in it, but it's mostly implied and nothing too terrible (although there are some killings, but again, they're not graphic at all). Although it wasn't written as a children's book it has been published by Puffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie9 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 finished 21st Century Dead, i think ill start on Stephen Kings The Long Walk next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 finished 21st Century Dead, i think ill start on Stephen Kings The Long Walk next Ooooh- you have a great read ahead of you! It was my first King, in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Couldn't sleep last night so started a new book, but wanted something easy, so read Lady Margery's Intrigue by M. C. Beaton, and finished it during my lunch break. Not sure what to read next, so off to have a wander through my books and Kindle to see what grabs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie9 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Ooooh- you have a great read ahead of you! It was my first King, in fact. Yes it is a good book, ive read it before. Theres an introduction from Stephen King at the beginning of the book explaining why he wrote as Richard Bachman & also says that he sent The Long Walk to publishers in 1967 and got it back with no reply. Bet they were kicking themselves when they went bankrupt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've tentatively started on The Program by Suzanne Young, which is (another!) YA dystopian novel. I still want something a tad different before jumping into the rest of the Unwind series (though I am reading the short story Unstrung alongside The Program.) So far it's good enough, though the quality of the writing leaves quite a bit to be desired (and that's saying something, I'll read any old trash!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm really enjoying The Secret History, I'm 60% in now and trying to pick it up whenever I have some time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I've tentatively started on The Program by Suzanne Young, which is (another!) YA dystopian novel. I still want something a tad different before jumping into the rest of the Unwind series (though I am reading the short story Unstrung alongside The Program.) So far it's good enough, though the quality of the writing leaves quite a bit to be desired (and that's saying something, I'll read any old trash!) Have you read any of Barbara Kingsolver's YA? Try The Bean Trees or Animal Dreams... it's geared to a High School audience, not about the end of the world, quick reads and no cheesy romance lol Edited January 21, 2014 by Anna Begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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