Michelle Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Kate Harrison - The Self Preservation Society Another fun offering from Kate.. I've found a new favourite author. Stuart MacBride - Cold Granite I'm not a big fan of crime, but this was a good one.. very gritty. JK Rowling - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Hmm.. some bits a little slow, others rushed, a little confusing. Despite that, and great finale, which I think will improve with a re-read.. possibly after re-reading the whole series. Samantha Grosser - Another Time and Place I wasn't sure I'd enjoy this, but Sam proved me wrong! An good read that held my attention. Carole Matthews - The Chocolate Lovers' Diet A great follow up, heart-warming and funny. Have given up trying to update this bit for now! Am simply updating the thread with my reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Unfortunately I don't have anything to list yet. I've hit another of those phases where I just can't get into anything. I pick something up, read a few pages, then next time I'm wanting to read something else. It's weird. It's probably alot to do with the continuous stress etc.. I'm just not in the right state of mind to enjoy a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Actually, I've just realised that I have read one book right through in July.. added. My stress is mainly buying and selling, which has hit another hurdle, but yes, work adds to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I expect you've got a lot going through your mind at the mo. Hope the housing situation works out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 I'm now building a collection of books I want to get to! Cold Granite by Stuart MacBride - nearly finished, pretty good considering I'm not keen on crime books these days Red Lily by Nora Roberts - from library, enjoyed the 1st one Karma by Holly A Harvey - need to read soon as it's borrowed Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - lent to me, looks fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Considering I'm not really into crime books these days, Cold Granite was pretty good. I enjoyed the 'down to earth' feel of it. Then moved onto Harry Potter, which had to be done - a good finale to the series. Am half way through Skuldruggery Pleasant and The Taken (Sarah Pinborough). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I'm glad you enjoyed Cold Granite - you should try the sequels, as they get even better! I think Macbride is really getting into his stride now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Considering I'm not really into crime books these days, Cold Granite was pretty good. I enjoyed the 'down to earth' feel of it. I'm glad you enjoyed Cold Granite - . This has been recommended a few times on here. I think I shall put it on my "to read" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 This has been recommended a few times on here. I think I shall put it on my "to read" list. I think you should Maureen, they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 The Taken was pretty good.. good storyline, avoids gore for the sake of it, and.. amazingly for a horror book.. just one sex scene! I shall be keeping my eye out for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polka Dot Rock Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (You seem to have re-discovered your reading Mojo again, Michelle! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 I started reading Red Lily (Nora Roberts), then realised I had jumped from book 1 to book 3! Doh! Popped it back to the library, and ordered book 2, Black Rose. Reading that one at the moment, nice easy read. Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - this was fun enough, but couldn't hold me. Once I get a few others out of the way, I may get back to it. Karma - again, I'm having trouble getting really into it, but's that no reflection on Kerri, but my strange reading mood! Kate Harrison - Old School Ties.. funny book, on hold, definitely needs finishing. Sam Grosser - Another Time and Place.. great read, a subject I didn't expect to enjoy, but the story held me. Carole Matthews - The Chocolate Lovers' Diet.. great fun, heart-warming, review coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'm now building a collection of books I want to get to! Cold Granite by Stuart MacBride - nearly finished, pretty good considering I'm not keen on crime books these days Red Lily by Nora Roberts - from library, enjoyed the 1st one Karma by Holly A Harvey - need to read soon as it's borrowed Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - lent to me, looks fun Is Stuart Macbride similar to Ian rankin? I'm an ian rankin fanatic. I mean is writing styles in crime books and how they're crafted together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've not read a book by Ian Rankin, so I'm afraid I can't tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Is Stuart Macbride similar to Ian rankin? I'm an ian rankin fanatic. I mean is writing styles in crime books and how they're crafted together. I've not read any Rankin, but can testify to Macbride being an excellent writer. He has a dark undercurrent of humour running throughout that is almost akin to Christopher Brookmyre (although not quite as obvious). The setting for Macbride's books is Aberdeen as opposed to Brookmyre's predominantly being in Glasgow ans Rankin's being, I think, in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Black Rose was a good read - Nora Roberts does write good characters, and this one actually has a half decent storyline behind it too. Also finished Old School Ties - good fun, 'chick lit' with a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I've not been very good at keping this updated, and have possibly missed some! I'm working my way through The Stand.. it held me for ages, then I needed a break. Am back to it now. I've recently also read 'Snow Flower And The Secret Fan', 'The Secret Life of Bees' and the manuscript for 'The Vampire's Kiss', the 3rd book from Raven Hart. The latter was, once again, great. Raven is building an interesting world of vampires, werewolves, voodoo and Goddesses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Glad you're reading something you love, Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hmm.. I've done a little more of The Stand, but I have to admit it's not holding my attention so much now. I also read, and really liked, The Mermaid Chair - I do like her style. I also finally got round to KW's Savage, her fourth dance romance - I'm still not a big fan of 'romance', but Katherine's style of writing is enough to keep me firmly interested when reading. Am now reading To Catch A Cheat, a sexy, funny chick lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 To Catch A Cheat was great, as was E11even Terrible Months.. both reviewed. Now finally reading The Mephisto Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Having read The Mephisto Club, I just looked on my shelf, and realised I had Vanish.. the book that comes before it! Going to read it anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Started a few pages of Vanish, then realised I hadn't finished Blaze, so got that finished instead. I then got back to RL Royle's first book, Lucy's Monster, and it's a hard one to put down! I'm about half way through, and I read some pages last night with my mouth wide open.. but then thinking 'wow'. So far I would say that if you like light books, you'll either not like this, or find it rather horrifying. But, if you're looking for something a bit different, that's gripping, and well written, you might want to give it a try. I'm so glad this author contacted me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Finished Lucy's Monster - fabulous book!! Not sure where to go next, after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Read Vanish pretty quickly.. not one of the best in the series, IMHO, but still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Have gone back to try to finish The Stand. Have just bought myself some pressies from Amazon.. Out, Pillars of the Earth, I Am Legend & Neverwhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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