Nollaig Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 *hovers over the ban button* Hahaha!! Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I imagine being able to read in your sleep would really help with reducing the TBR . . . although I suppose it's not that helpful if you don't remember the book afterwards! Very true, though maybe that would be the ideal time to read all the books I couldn't finish previously.. He is right! <<hides from forum Whovians>> No he is just a wuss, maybe it's a boy thing Steve..... *hovers over the ban button* Hee hee, go Michelle! Nooooooooo! Hee hee again! Congrats on your new books, Chaliepud. I hope you enjoy them ! I hope you get some more time for reading soon . Me too Gaia! Thank you. Hahaha!! Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 No he is just a wuss, maybe it's a boy thing Steve..... Nope, it's a Steven Moffatt thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've never seen a doctor who episode I've only seen one of them, so don't feel too bad . Dr Who was an integral part of TV when I was growing up here, but I've only watched it sporadically in recent years. I enjoyed the Christopher Ecclestone series and loved the episodes with David Tennant but I couldn't enjoy the Matt Smith ones at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Guess you need to add that 'other book' that arrived today to your TBR list above... I noticed Nora Roberts on your list...I've never read any of hers...are they chic lit genre or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I just now added The Bay at Midnight, thanks again Diane! Nora Roberts books are very easy reading, I'm not sure if call them chick lit, or at least not light and fluffy, but they do usually follow a type of woman perhaps in trouble or against men, then meeting a man who she initially doesn't like but ends up with. There is normally a hint or more of threat and/or violence. You'd have to pick and choose them. I like them as they are pretty formulaic, and very easy to read. I would perhaps liken them to Nicholas Sparks type reads.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 OK...thanks for that Hayley...might keep her in mind too...(like I need more!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would say that Nora Roberts books are best got out of the library rather than bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I just remembered this morning that I had a Kobo voucher to spend! So I bought... I Will Have What Is Mine - Jane Lythell Sisterland - Curtis Sittenfield The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion Apple Tree Yard - Louise Doughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice Pile Chaliepud I haven't read any of them so look forward to your reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 The bottom three are off the latest Richard and Judy list and have heard good things so fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sisterland - Curtis Sittenfield I've read all her other books, and have loved them all, but haven't got this one yet. Will be very interested to hear what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hey, good haul ! Good reading .I've umm and ahh-ed about The Rosie Project, somehow I keep feeling unsure about it, I don't know why . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunn300 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I picked up The Rosie Project and Apple Tree Yard this week too. I am really looking forward to reading both and look forward to hearing your views also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have Rosie Project ,so it sounds like lots of us might have at least one or two of them. Hope you like them all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm definitely going to give The Rosie Project a go - I've tentatively included Sisterland on my wishlist, not entirely sure would it be my kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Happy reading Chalipud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Congrats on your new books, I hope you enjoy them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 But if you get to reading it before me, just don't tell Kylie it was me who told you to read it. She's still miffed I haven't read it yet Yes, she's still miffed. Aw, I can't stay mad at you. But I would like to remind that you that I've read three books of your 'must read' list this year already. I've never heard of the Zusak book I wish it had to do with dogs, but it probably doesn't... Actually, there is a massive dog named The Doorman that appears in at least one of his books (I am the Messenger). Not a main character, but he's there nonetheless. To weigh in (very late) on the discussion of Patrick Ness's The Monster Calls, I remember the book being very sad, but I must be the only one who didn't cry while reading it (and I'm usually quite a sook). I feel very hard-hearted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Chalie, where you been hiding? You've been missed, missy! Are you too busy with Jojo and haven't been doing any reading lately? I hope things are great with you Please give cuddles to your doggy posse from me! Yes, she's still miffed. Aw, I can't stay mad at you. But I would like to remind that you that I've read three books of your 'must read' list this year already. Wohoo for you not being able to stay mad at me! But yes, I know you've read many a 'frankie rec' books this year and I've been hella pleased about that I'll try and return the favor once I've settled in Espoo and have my mojo! Actually, there is a massive dog named The Doorman that appears in at least one of his books (I am the Messenger). Not a main character, but he's there nonetheless. How could I have forgotten about The Doorman! I knew about him!! And I have the book, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Gosh, it's been a while since I looked in here, 2014 was a funny old year in many ways, nothing awful, just busy with training and the kids, two of them are now in the GCSE system with one starting Sixth Form in September so we have been in an endless cycle of studying and visiting potential Sixth Form colleges. We lost our old boy Dylan in September which was a big blow for me as he and our old girl Honey, who we lost the year before, had been such a huge part of our lives for 16 years and he was such a darling boy, so sweet and loving and never really any trouble.. Unlike the two hooligan Cattle Dogs we have now, they really keep us on our toes!! I have been looking into getting another dog to join the family, a black boy as I've always always had a black dog, but the time hasn't quite felt right yet and I've not seen the right dog that would fit in well with the other two. It will happen in time I'm sure, I have managed to read 40 books this year which was ok, a few standouts, I'll try and do the best books of 2014 questionnaire soon so I can recommend a few good books. I have started to read a few posts and jot down a few recommendations but I'm being cautious as I really do have enough books on my TBR shelves!! Happy New Year everyone, I'll try and keep up with what's happening on here a bit better this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Happy New Year to you too, chaliepud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Happy new year BB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 to you too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks Gaia.. I may be in your neck of the woods in April! By your neck of the woods, I mean Holland. My son has a football tour there but not sure if they have finalised where we are staying as yet, Weert was mentioned, wherever that may be but I'm not sure if it has been decided for definite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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