Janet Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 February already! I've read 6 books so far this year. I am behind with my reviews though (I haven't finished 2013's yet!).
Kylie Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I've read six books too! It's been an excellent start to the year for me. I have about 100 pages left of Running with Scissors. To answer Poppyshake's question from the other thread, yes it's gross, but nowhere near as bad as I was expecting! It's weird more than gross, I think.
pontalba Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I can't believe it's February already! This Last month just flew by. I read 10 books in January, and have started three.....almost finished an Ian Fleming combination book....it's a four in one...Octopussy, The Living Daylights, The Property of a Lady, and 007 in New York. It's on kindle and I'm about 70-odd% through.
Anna Begins Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I've done 5 so far... well, I'm on #5 (and 6 if you count BBC History, which is really wonderful to have while being into a book). Clan of the Cave Bear is going great and I think will go quickly.
Anna Begins Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I can't believe it's February already! This Last month just flew by. I read 10 books in January, and have started three.....almost finished an Ian Fleming combination book....it's a four in one...Octopussy, The Living Daylights, The Property of a Lady, and 007 in New York. It's on kindle and I'm about 70-odd% through. That's a lotta 007! How on Earth do you read so quickly?! Edited February 2, 2014 by Anna Begins
KidRoberts Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 New here... I just finished The Duel by Chekhov. I'm not much for fiction, but I figured that I would give it a whirl.
chesilbeach Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I finished The Rook!!! It was quite a comic fantasy thriller, and I enjoyed it. I need to read my book group choice for this month next, one I've been putting off because I'm a scaredy cat - Dark Matter by Michelle Paver. Fortunately, I love Paver's writing for YA, so I'm confident that aspect will be great, it's just the horror theme might be a bit much for me …
Chrissy Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Hi KidRoberts, and welcome to the forum ~ you'll have to let us know what you thought of 'The Duel'. I've read 10 books so far this this year, although quite a few were pretty easy reads. I just have to hope that the rest of the year goes as well.
Hayley Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I've only read 2 so far! Although I don't count the factual books I'm reading for uni, since a lot of the time I only need to read certain sections, so that's my excuse (Just realised as I posted that I haven't changed my 'reading now' status since the beginning of January.... oops! ) Edited February 2, 2014 by Hayley
Athena Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I've read 16 books so far this year. I finished reading Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain yesterday and today I started David Niven - De 100 Regels voor een Gelukkig Leven (The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It) which is a bit simplisticly written but I think contains some useful things for me.
Kidsmum Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 New here... I just finished The Duel by Chekhov. I'm not much for fiction, but I figured that I would give it a whirl. Hi KidRoberts, welcome to the forum. Did you enjoy The Duel ? I've only read 2 so far! Although I don't count the factual books I'm reading for uni, since a lot of the time I only need to read certain sections, so that's my excuse (Just realised as I posted that I haven't changed my 'reading now' status since the beginning of January.... oops! ) I hope you enjoyed your 2 books Hayley..... quality over quantity me thinks I've read 16 books so far this year. I finished reading Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain yesterday and today I started David Niven - De 100 Regels voor een Gelukkig Leven (The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It) which is a bit simplisticly written but I think contains some useful things for me. 16 books Athena...... your a reading machine The only David Niven i've heard of is the actor but i'm guessing he didn't write the book I'm about 200 pages into The Goldfinch & really feeling like i'm into the story now.
Athena Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 16 books Athena...... your a reading machine The only David Niven i've heard of is the actor but i'm guessing he didn't write the book x Thanks ! No I don't think it's the actor, it says on the book the author's a psychologist.
green Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I read 6 books in January,2 last week while on holiday. Back to work tomorrow so my readometer will slow right down!
geordie9 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 cant believe its february already! im onto my 8th book of the year, The Running Man, enjoying it so far
bobblybear Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I'm about 25% through The Shining.....really enjoying it.
Eleonora Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Wow, you're all reading so much you make me feel a little ashamed of myself .. I only read 5 books so far. I'm waiting for The Help, I wish it will be in my library tomorrow.
Anna Begins Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Wow, you're all reading so much you make me feel a little ashamed of myself .. I only read 5 books so far. I'm with ya
Alexi Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I read The Stepford Wives earlier and have now started Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. I've now read 7 books this year, but I had my Christmas holidays in January so I'm not sure I will maintain that pace
pontalba Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 That's a lotta 007! How on Earth do you read so quickly?! LOL, the Bond books were a 4 in one, and only 104 pages in all. Quite good actually. I posted a review over on my book thread. I finished The Rook!!! It was quite a comic fantasy thriller, and I enjoyed it. I need to read my book group choice for this month next, one I've been putting off because I'm a scaredy cat - Dark Matter by Michelle Paver. Fortunately, I love Paver's writing for YA, so I'm confident that aspect will be great, it's just the horror theme might be a bit much for me … Oh, Yay! Glad you liked it so much. I've read 16 books so far this year. I finished reading Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain yesterday and today I started David Niven - De 100 Regels voor een Gelukkig Leven (The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It) which is a bit simplisticly written but I think contains some useful things for me. Wowee! You are just a steam roller reader! btw, the actor David Niven did indeed write at least a couple of books. He was pretty good. It's been decades since I read it, but here is a link...... http://www.amazon.com/Moons-Balloon-David-Niven/dp/0140239243/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391396028&sr=1-1&keywords=david+niven+-+the+moon%27s+a+balloon that is the one I read, but if you scroll down on the page you will see some others he wrote. Talented fella, and handsome as well. Wow, you're all reading so much you make me feel a little ashamed of myself .. I only read 5 books so far. I'm waiting for The Help, I wish it will be in my library tomorrow. Now, Ele....don't even think that. I hope the library gets it tomorrow too!
Athena Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Wowee! You are just a steam roller reader! btw, the actor David Niven did indeed write at least a couple of books. He was pretty good. It's been decades since I read it, but here is a link...... http://www.amazon.com/Moons-Balloon-David-Niven/dp/0140239243/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391396028&sr=1-1&keywords=david+niven+-+the+moon's+a+balloon that is the one I read, but if you scroll down on the page you will see some others he wrote. Talented fella, and handsome as well. x Thanks !
lauraloves Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I finished Room and I've started Tales Out of School by Shirley Ann Howard.
chesilbeach Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I started Dark Matter today. About a third of the way through, and I think I've just had the first ghostly sighting! Not too scary so far, but I'm prepared to hide behind the sofa soon …
bobblybear Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Seriously enjoying The Shining. I'm getting a bit creeped out by it too.
karen.d Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Seriously enjoying The Shining. I'm getting a bit creeped out by it too. It is a brilliant book, the sequel isn't bad either!
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