pontalba Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Hi, Ele! Both books sound good. I have the McCarthy on the shelf TBR. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it. LOL re Nicholson! I'm reading The Intercept by Dick Wolf and Nine and A Half Weeks by Elizabeth McNeill. Edited February 21, 2014 by pontalba
Anna Begins Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Finished Go Ask Alice. I DO NOT agree with "banning" any book, but I can see why this one was. Although the people banning the book always seem to miss the actual message. This is a harsh diary entry filled account (some say fictionist) of a 15 year olds struggle with High School and boys but mostly with hard drugs and bullies. It's author is listed only as Anonymous. And now for something completely different, I just started the kindle sample for Alison Weir's Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen And Her World. I've been waiting while for it, although it came out only last December, I heard about it awhile longer. Makes me happy for my Kindle... if I take it on, its a 600pager. From Weir. It will take me into March, I'm sure.
pontalba Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I finished The Intercept, review on my book thread. Good stuff. I've put Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil aside for a bit, I'm about a hundred pages in, and while it's interesting, it isn't what I thought it would be. So, I've switched to The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley. The latest Flavia de Luce. Good, so far!
bobblybear Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Struggling a bit with The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan. It's an easy enough read, but I'm trying to find out what the main story or thread is.
Athena Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Struggling a bit with The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan. It's an easy enough read, but I'm trying to find out what the main story or thread is.x I added it to my wishlist ages ago, I look forward to read your review once it's done. I hope the plot becomes more clear . I've almost finished reading Veronica Roth - Divergent 2: Insurgent, it's pretty tense so I look forward to see what's going to happen. Edited February 23, 2014 by Athena
bobblybear Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 x I added it to my wishlist ages ago, I look forward to read your review once it's done. I hope the plot becomes more clear . It has now, I think I just needed to be patient. I'm just starting Dracula by Bram Stoker. Ooh, hope you enjoy it. I read it earlier in the year and was very impressed.
frankie Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I've finally read past half way of A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe. Another 300 pages to go
pontalba Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I've finally read past half way of A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe. Another 300 pages to go Oh, I haven't read any Tom Wolfe, I'll be interested in reading your review!
frankie Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Oh, I haven't read any Tom Wolfe, I'll be interested in reading your review! This one's my first, but it will not be my last! I'm really, really enjoying it
Nollaig Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Two new books today, a belated birthday present. The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult and Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. I always enjoy Picoult novels, and I've heard lots of goo things about Rowell so I'm looking forward to them. Interested to hear what you ultimately think of Attachments, as I've heard good things about that author too and have a couple of her books on my TBR. Think I'm going to make a start on A Monster Calls, but I won't read it at work as tissues may be required, from what I hear. Finished A Monster Calls last night. I must be a hard cow because it didn't have the emotional impact on me that it seemed to have on others. It was sad, but I didn't need tissues. I only teared up a little when I read it, I don't really cry at books, but it's still one of my favourite stories. I hope you enjoyed it, though. I haven't been reading much the last few days because I'm bold, and have been playing video games and watching lots of Star Trek The Next Generation! Must get back into reading, though.
pontalba Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I just finished the latest Flavia de Luce story. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley. Good stuff. Leading our Flavia in new directions. Review over yonder.
Athena Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 It has now, I think I just needed to be patient. x I'm glad to hear it ! I've started to read Veronica Roth - Divergent 3: Allegiant. It's pretty good so far.
Eleonora Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I just finished McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses and I can't stop whispering to myself "wow". Wonderful book!! Pontalba, my dear, you should definitely give it a try
geordie9 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Ive finished Bentley Littles The Collection. Some very good stories in it, will definitely be reading some more of his books.
geordie9 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Im going to read Graham Masterton's Snowman next while i wait for my copy of Doctor Sleep to arrive.
pontalba Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I just finished McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses and I can't stop whispering to myself "wow". Wonderful book!! Pontalba, my dear, you should definitely give it a try Oh! Thanks, that will move it way up in my list! I've picked up Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and am now about halfway through. Getting better, not so episodic.
Janet Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Now reading The Seance by John HarwoodI loved this. I hope you enjoy it too.
bobblybear Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I only teared up a little when I read it, I don't really cry at books, but it's still one of my favourite stories. I hope you enjoyed it, though. Oh, good! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one! I'll most likely finish The Earth Hums in B Flat tonight. Feel like I've been reading loads lately.
Anna Begins Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Still reading Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir. Loving it.
Sofia Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I loved this. I hope you enjoy it too. Only about 50 pages in but am loving it so far!
emelee Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Not sure what to read next. My book shelves are full with novels I have yet to read. Luxery problem!
geordie9 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Finished Graham Mastertons Snowman, enjoyed it, i think ill start on another of his books called The Terror
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