page turner Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Finally finished Best served cold by Joe Abercrombie today. Was a good read but seemed to drag on forever. In honour of the great Sir Terry Pratchett's passing today I've decided to read Reaper man next. A sad day for the literary world. Quote
Athena Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 In honour of the great Sir Terry Pratchett's passing today I've decided to read Reaper man next. A sad day for the literary world. It's so sad, I'm gutted over it . Quote
page turner Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 It's so sad, I'm gutted over it . Me too. A great mind laid to rest. Quote
Marie H Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I finished Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Effect this morning . I think that this book is almost impossible, for me, to review without having so many spoiler alerts, that it would look ridiculous. So all I can say is - If you have read The Rosie Project and loved it, then The Rosie Effect won't disappoint you either Next book will be Matt Haig's The Possession of Mr Cave, an ebook via the local library, who have recently launched the ebook loans I love libraries Quote
Athena Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I finished Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Effect this morning . I think that this book is almost impossible, for me, to review without having so many spoiler alerts, that it would look ridiculous. So all I can say is - If you have read The Rosie Project and loved it, then The Rosie Effect won't disappoint you either That sounds good! I received a message from BD, my copy is on its way (it'll still take a while to get here though). I just finished Scott Meyer - Magic 2.0 3: An Unwelcome Quest earlier today and I'm not sure yet what I'll read next, there are a couple of books I'm thinking about so I'll have to see what I feel like once I've processed my previous read a bit more. EDIT: I think I'm going to read Jodi Picoult - Perfect Match as per BSchultz' recommendation . Edited March 13, 2015 by Athena Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Kenny asked me yesterday 'Mum do you have a list of books you want?'.....Mother's Day is coming up so I gave him 5 titles to choose from....he went down town today....wonder which one he got me ? You've trained him well! I started The Wolf Princess by Cathryn Constable today, but I also need to start The Dark Tourist by Dom Joly for my book group this month, but it's a very large paperback that won't fit in my bag I'll have to try and read it at home, but I've just realised I won't have much time before the meeting in which to do that … better stop enjoying myself on here and pick it up now. Quote
muggle not Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I finished The Last Dragonslayer during my lunch break today - instantly recognisable as a Jasper Fforde book, I really enjoyed it. Glad you thought it was excellent! I also finished my reading of The Last Dragonslayer. It was a delightful book and now I have another Series to look forward to. I am now reading The Humans. I have the following kindle books on hold at the library: Unbroken Messenger Son The Girl On The Train The Rosie Project Quote
Brian. Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Got to make a start on A Short Walk Hindu Kush this afternoon, a book that has been on my wishlist for a long time. Thank god for libraries. Quote
BSchultz19 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 That sounds good! I received a message from BD, my copy is on its way (it'll still take a while to get here though). I just finished Scott Meyer - Magic 2.0 3: An Unwelcome Quest earlier today and I'm not sure yet what I'll read next, there are a couple of books I'm thinking about so I'll have to see what I feel like once I've processed my previous read a bit more. EDIT: I think I'm going to read Jodi Picoult - Perfect Match as per BSchultz' recommendation . YAY! I hope you like it. Lots of pressure on me for recommending it Quote
chaliepud Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I'm still not finding much time to read so only half way through The Dynamite Room. Have managed to order/pre order three books though! The Conplete Book of M*A*S*H by Suzy Kalter (An episode guide from the TV show, I used to get a copy from the library years ago and thought it was time I had my own!) The Giver - Lois Lowry Half Wild - Sally Green Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 Did do any reading yesterday afternoon Definitely starting The Dark Tourist today. Quote
bobblybear Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I finished Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. It's the first book I've finished in ages. I really enjoyed it, and I'm about to look online for more background to the story. Then it's back on to Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything. Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 Went into Waterstone's this morning, but came out with empty hands … I've *got* to read some more of my TBR before I buy any more books now. I did start The Dark Tourist and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. For some reason, I thought it was about 400 pages, but it's actually 267, so I'm hoping to finish this afternoon. Quote
Marie H Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Remembered that I have still reading Gathering Blue *slaps forehead* It's now getting more interesting i.e more sinister. Quote
willoyd Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Middlemarch: Two-thirds through (p.500 out of 750) reached today! Still gripped, just not able to read as much as I want. Maybe crack a bit of it this weekend. Edited March 14, 2015 by willoyd Quote
poppyshake Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Finished Dandy Gilver & the Proper Treatment of Blood Stains by Catriona McPherson. Going to start The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain later but, in the meantime, have read about 40 pages of The O'Sullivan Twins by Enid Blyton which is the second of the St Clare's books. They've already been frying sausages at midnight Happy days! Quote
Kylie Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I finished Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. It's the first book I've finished in ages. I really enjoyed it, and I'm about to look online for more background to the story. I love books that inspire you to learn more. Remembered that I have still reading Gathering Blue *slaps forehead* It's now getting more interesting i.e more sinister. Can't wait to hear your final thoughts! I've read a little more of Allegiant. The constant changing between characters is jarring (is that what y'all were referring to?) Quote
poppyshake Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Started The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain late last night and finished it this morning .. didn't want to put it down but thought I'd better at least try and get some sleep Also about halfway through The O'Sullivan Twins by Enid Blyton. Nothing new to listen to on my iPod so doing some re-listening including How To Build a Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Curse of the House of Foskett .. not counting them as full reads though as only heard part of them. Depends on my mood but it's amazing how much you hear second time around that you didn't hear before. Looking forward to getting a new credit with Audible later this week. Will pick my next book from the jar Quote
Alexi Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I'm spinning between The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and Middlemarch. I had started a lighter read alongside but have had to put it down. How do you all cope reading more than one thing at once?! Quote
Anna Begins Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I've read a little more of Allegiant. The constant changing between characters is jarring (is that what y'all were referring to?) That's part of it! Allegiant is sort of the controversial one of the 3, because of the author's choices. I'm spinning between The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and Middlemarch. I had started a lighter read alongside but have had to put it down. How do you all cope reading more than one thing at once?! Um... by not reading The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and Middlemarch at the same time Seriously, I couldn't hack that, you are awesome! Quote
Inver Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Kenny gave me 'The Memory Book' by Rowan Colman....was one of 5 titles I gave him off my wishlist. Choccies from other son. Quote
frankie Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Finished My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary by Rae Earl. Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 Didn't finish The Dark Tourist yesterday, but I did manage a bit of reading early this morning, and I've only got one chapter left to go now. Quote
muggle not Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I am about 55% into The Humans and loving the book. Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 I am about 55% into The Humans and loving the book. Hooray!!!! I thought it was such a great book, I'm glad you're enjoying it too Quote
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