bobblybear Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 That is terrible that people ruined it for you! That happened to me with The Martian I don't read reviews or anything really, before I start a book, maybe the first bit on Amazon, but I never go too far, because sometimes they tell they whole story Take Me With You is indeed a good book, but I've enjoyed all her books I have read! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. IMO, Don't Le Me Go was my favorite so far. When I Found You was good too. But Take Me With You was great. I didn't read the Amazon reviews until after I'd finished...it was more the blurb on the dustjacket that spoiled it for me. I saw a few CRH books at the library (I think they had 3), but decided to go with this one, so we shall see! I don't know a single thing about the story, I thought it was like chick lit/drama for the longest time til someone mentioned dystopia, so I have absolutely no idea what to expect from it! I may start reading it today/tomorrow just to get going before I do see any spoilers! Oh good, I think it's best to go into it with no expectations or ideas about it. Hope you enjoy it! Quote
chaliepud Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 I don't know who to believe! I love a good divisive book though, usually means I'm going to have a lot of opinions on it when I get to it! Well, me, obviously! I liked it as it was so different to anything I had read before, and approaches an old subject from an entirely new angle (for me anyway). Quote
Nollaig Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 I didn't read the Amazon reviews until after I'd finished...it was more the blurb on the dustjacket that spoiled it for me. I saw a few CRH books at the library (I think they had 3), but decided to go with this one, so we shall see! Oh good, I think it's best to go into it with no expectations or ideas about it. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks! Well, me, obviously! I liked it as it was so different to anything I had read before, and approaches an old subject from an entirely new angle (for me anyway). I'm so intrigued! Must read! Ive *still* done no reading today, dunno what my problem is! Quote
Anna Begins Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Well, me, obviously! I liked it as it was so different to anything I had read before, and approaches an old subject from an entirely new angle (for me anyway). Quote
Shyora Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Just finished Queen of Shadows - Sarah J Maas, #4 in Throne of Glass series. Was really dissapointed with this book. Not sure if I'll continue this series anymore Depends on how long the next book will be BUT! Tommorrow I'll start His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. First book in the Temeraire series and Im really excited about that! Quote
Athena Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Hmm, it will be interesting to hear what you think of it Nollaig. Do you know much about it? There was a twist that everyone goes on about, but a quote from another author on the inside cover kind of ruined that for me. The quote basically said that the book was a cross between another certain book and a particular TV show, so even before starting it, I knew this very specific thing about it (sorry, I'm trying to be vague to not ruin it, but I'm probably being so vague that I'm not making any sense ) which apparently was the twist. It was only reading Amazon reviews that I realised that this 'twist' took people by surprise (clearly they didn't have the same copy of the book I did)....but also a lot of the reviews (especially the negative ones) tell you what the twist is outright. Awww, how stupid is that!! I feel for you . I went to the library today, only intending to borrow one or two books but instead I borrowed four (and that was after putting some back on the shelf). I think my Kindle is going to be neglected for a while!! I borrowed: Take Me With You - Catherine Ryan Hyde (I think/hope this is the CRH that Anna was recommending) Runner - Patrick Lee Sweet Tooth - Ian McEwan Started Early, Took My Dog - Kate Atkinson I hope you enjoy all your library loans . I've done no reading today, whoops. I put on a face mask thing and dyed my hair instead. I will read this evening, I need to finish at least one more book by tomorrow evening! Which colour did you dye your hair? Just finished Queen of Shadows - Sarah J Maas, #4 in Throne of Glass series. Was really dissapointed with this book. Not sure if I'll continue this series anymore Depends on how long the next book will be It's a shame it disappointed you . I'm still reading Trudi Canavan - The Age of the Five 3: Voice of the Gods, there are about 100 pages left to read. I hope to have it finished today (Jan 31rst), so I can start afresh in February. I will also be cataloguing library loans and ex-library books I bought. Quote
Janet Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I am *loving* Fingersmith by Sarah Waters! I read some on a train journey yesterday and got to an 'OMG, I didn't see that coming...' moment! Quote
frankie Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I finished reading One of Us by Åsne Seierstad last night and started reading Just William by Richmal Crompton. I'm really liking it! Will post in the group read thread in a while. Quote
anemone Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Anyone else reading the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (aka J. K. Rowling) ? I loooove them, so much suspense and so well written. I just love the characters. Again, I am waiting impatiently for the 4th one to come out - why do I always get myself in these positions haha. Quote
Janet Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I've only read the first one but I enjoyed it. Quote
Nollaig Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Which colour did you dye your hair? Red! I always dye it red, I was just topping it up coz my roots were growing through Managed a few pages today but I've had prospective tenants traipsing around the house all day. Gonna try read for an hour now before the evening ones arrive. Quote
Athena Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Red! I always dye it red, I was just topping it up coz my roots were growing through Ah nice ! Quote
bobblybear Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 I finished Freakonomics last night. It was ok, but not what I expected. I've made a start on Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami. Good so far. Quote
Anna Begins Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 I started a history book, When Paris Went Dark, about the German occupation. 50 pages into it, well written and interesting so far. Quote
anemone Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 I started a history book, When Paris Went Dark, about the German occupation. 50 pages into it, well written and interesting so far. That sounds interesting! I might read that next now reading the poison study books. the first one was good, but the other ones are really predictable and disappointing. It somehow became a teeny novel starting from the 2nd book. Quote
Inver Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Oh I'm just loving The Sweetness of Forgetting......Kirstin Harmel.....so sad but lovely..nearly finished. it Quote
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