Hayley Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 So, how often does this book fair happen?? That was extremely good value, you definitely shouldn't feel guilty I've read The Resurrectionist and found it a bit strange to be honest but I do think it's worth trying, it's quite unique. Without giving away any spoilers, there's a very interesting twist at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 So, how often does this book fair happen?? That was extremely good value, you definitely shouldn't feel guilty I've read The Resurrectionist and found it a bit strange to be honest but I do think it's worth trying, it's quite unique. Without giving away any spoilers, there's a very interesting twist at the end! I like strange, and dark, so sounds like a possible hit! The Epsom Book Fair is once a year so that's it for a while...I did google other book fairs but nothing nearby which I am trying to be grateful for! March WILL be a no book buying month! Honestly!! ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I've got Resurrectionist somewhere, I thi k it was a Richard and Judy book way back when. I enjoyed Drowning Ruth, great setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I think I've read 3 out of your above list...Gold, Midwives, and Drowning Ruth. Good stash there... I liked 'Gold' and 'Midwives' (think I read this one twice, once my accident but good second time too). I can't remember much about 'Drowning Ruth', so obviously one that didn't make an impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've got Resurrectionist somewhere, I thi k it was a Richard and Judy book way back when. I enjoyed Drowning Ruth, great setting. I liked 'Gold' and 'Midwives' (think I read this one twice, once my accident but good second time too). I can't remember much about 'Drowning Ruth', so obviously one that didn't make an impact. Thanks ladies, I need to spend less time online and more time reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 A book you read in school A book from your childhood A book published over 100 years ago A book published in the last year A non-fiction book A book written by a male author - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave A book written by a female author A book by someone who isn’t a writer - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi A book that became/is becoming a film A book published in the 20th Century A book set in your hometown/region A book with someone’s name in the title A book with a number in the title A book with a character with your first name A book someone else recommended to you A book with over 500 pages - Our Song by Dani Atkins A book you can finish in a day A previously banned book A book with a one-word title - Mischling by Affinity Konar A book translated from another language A book that will improve a specific area of your life A memoir or journal A book written by someone younger than you A book set somewhere you’ll be visiting this year An award-winning book A self-published book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Splitting into two posts, as I was getting a server error with the post before (Admin aware): Bit of an update; how is your challenge going Diane, @Inver? I may need some help with some of the characters, particularly in finding a book with a character with my first name, it would have to be spelt correctly too, I couldn't read a whole book with a Hailey or a Haley! Maybe I should use my middle name instead! Plenty of Elizabeths in literature! A book you read in school A book from your childhood A book published over 100 years ago A book published in the last year - It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover A non-fiction book A book written by a male author - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave A book written by a female author A book by someone who isn’t a writer - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi A book that became/is becoming a film A book published in the 20th Century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 A book published in the 20th Century A book set in your hometown/region A book with someone’s name in the title A book with a number in the title A book with a character with your first name A book someone else recommended to you A book with over 500 pages - Our Song by Dani Atkins A book you can finish in a day A previously banned book A book with a one-word title - Mischling by Affinity Konar A book translated from another language A book that will improve a specific area of your life A memoir or journal A book written by someone younger than you A book set somewhere you’ll be visiting this year An award-winning book A self-published book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I've never thought about it before but I don't think I've ever seen a book with a character named Hayley either! Interested to see if you find one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I found two yesterday, but I thought @chaliepud might think I was a bit of a loser if I posted them! I came up with The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson and Drowning Anna (also published as 'Blue') by Sue Mayfield (a YA book) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 You are definitely not a loser, Janet, thank you for your help, I have ordered The Impossible Knife of Memory, should be here in a couple of days! Can I ask though, how did you find them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I just Googled "novel with a character named Hayley" and resolved to check only the first 10 pages of results (I was watching a film so was multitasking! ) - the one you've ordered was on P5 - the other on P7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Janet said: I just Googled "novel with a character named Hayley" and resolved to check only the first 10 pages of results (I was watching a film so was multitasking! ) - the one you've ordered was on P5 - the other on P7. Now that's dedication, I obviously didn't get that far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Hey chalie, how are you? I was just watching an episode of Survivors, where they said 'you can't judge a book by its cover'. As I'm used to reading subtitles even though I can understand what's being said, there was the Finnish equivalent to the saying, and it made me think of you. We nowadays could also say one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but the original Finnish equivalent would go 'Ei ole koiraa karvoihin katsominen' which literally means you shouldn't look at dog's hair [to judge him by it]. I thought this bit of info might interest you and amuse you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 29 April 2017 at 7:22 PM, frankie said: Hey chalie, how are you? I was just watching an episode of Survivors, where they said 'you can't judge a book by its cover'. As I'm used to reading subtitles even though I can understand what's being said, there was the Finnish equivalent to the saying, and it made me think of you. We nowadays could also say one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but the original Finnish equivalent would go 'Ei ole koiraa karvoihin katsominen' which literally means you shouldn't look at dog's hair [to judge him by it]. I thought this bit of info might interest you and amuse you All good here, thanks @frankie Ha! I'm not sure I could judge a dog by it's hair, but how funny! The amount Obi leaves around the house it is a good job I don't judge him by it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) A book you read in school A book from your childhood A book published over 100 years ago A book published in the last year - It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover A non-fiction book A book written by a male author - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave A book written by a female author - The Italian Girl - Lucinda Riley A book by someone who isn’t a writer - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi A book that became/is becoming a film A book published in the 20th Century A book set in your hometown/region A book with someone’s name in the title A book with a number in the title A book with a character with your first name - The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson (thanks @Janet) A book someone else recommended to you A book with over 500 pages - Our Song by Dani Atkins A book you can finish in a day A previously banned book A book with a one-word title - Mischling by Affinity Konar A book translated from another language A book that will improve a specific area of your life - Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms by Datis Kharrazian A memoir or journal A book written by someone younger than you A book set somewhere you’ll be visiting this year An award-winning book A self-published book Edited May 9, 2017 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 1.5.2017 at 9:48 PM, chaliepud said: Ha! I'm not sure I could judge a dog by it's hair, but how funny! The amount Obi leaves around the house it is a good job I don't judge him by it though! Obi's one lucky dog On 1.5.2017 at 9:49 PM, chaliepud said: A book you read in school A book from your childhood A book published over 100 years ago A book published in the last year - It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover A non-fiction book A book written by a male author - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave A book written by a female author A book by someone who isn’t a writer - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi A book that became/is becoming a film A book published in the 20th Century A book set in your hometown/region A book with someone’s name in the title A book with a number in the title A book with a character with your first name - The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson (thanks @Janet) A book someone else recommended to you A book with over 500 pages - Our Song by Dani Atkins A book you can finish in a day A previously banned book A book with a one-word title - Mischling by Affinity Konar A book translated from another language A book that will improve a specific area of your life - Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms by Datis Kharrazian A memoir or journal A book written by someone younger than you A book set somewhere you’ll be visiting this year An award-winning book A self-published book You're already so far along with this challenge, and I feel like you only just started! Good job Haylie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) On 7 May 2017 at 8:17 AM, frankie said: You're already so far along with this challenge, and I feel like you only just started! Good job Haylie! One more to add now - A book written by a female author - The Italian Girl - Lucinda Riley, it's going to start getting harder now though! Edited May 9, 2017 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Regarding my bookie challenge, I've only read 10 books but have managed to add 9 to the challenge. I've been changing the actual categories around a bit though, some I don't think I would do. Check out my list on my book blog to see what I've put in the categories. I've doubled up on two but think 'The Nightingale' will replace one I have in 'animal' in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 28 May 2017 at 9:40 PM, Inver said: Regarding my bookie challenge, I've only read 10 books but have managed to add 9 to the challenge. I've been changing the actual categories around a bit though, some I don't think I would do. Check out my list on my book blog to see what I've put in the categories. I've doubled up on two but think 'The Nightingale' will replace one I have in 'animal' in the title. Thanks @Inver, I haven't really changed my categories, more trying to read books that fit them, will see how it goes, I don't generally do well with challenges as I prefer to read what I fancy when I fancy it! I'm currently on 18 book read this year but only 9 off the list. An update: A book you read in school A book from your childhood A book published over 100 years ago A book published in the last year - It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover A non-fiction book A book written by a male author - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave A book written by a female author - The Italian Girl - Lucinda Riley A book by someone who isn’t a writer - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi A book that became/is becoming a film - The Boy on the Bridge by M.R.Carey (assuming!) A book published in the 20th Century A book set in your hometown/region A book with someone’s name in the title A book with a number in the title A book with a character with your first name - The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson (thanks @Janet) A book someone else recommended to you A book with over 500 pages - Our Song by Dani Atkins A book you can finish in a day A previously banned book A book with a one-word title - Mischling by Affinity Konar A book translated from another language A book that will improve a specific area of your life - Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms by Datis Kharrazian A memoir or journal A book written by someone younger than you A book set somewhere you’ll be visiting this year An award-winning book A self-published book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Currently reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I'm enjoying it but can't say I agree with many reviewers who rave about it, the writing is a little wooden I feel and the first part of the story was distinctly unbelievable and dull. Yes, there is the exciting romance but it is getting rather repetitive! It flows so I think I'll finish it but perhaps she could have gor the whole story done in under 800+ pages?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I have Outlander on my Kindle waiting to be read. I've heard so many good things about it, but I'm not sure it's my kind of story. Still, I figure I'll give it a go at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Some of the later books are even longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I've been meaning to start the Outlander series for a while now. So far I haven't, yet. I watched the TV show but didn't 100% like it, I think I'd prefer the book over the TV show though so will start it some time and hopefully enjoy it . Sorry to hear the beginning of the book was dull for you . I hope you enjoy the rest of the book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The TV show hasn't been shown in the Uk, except on Amazon Prime which I don't have - think it's a bit unfair especially as it's filmed here (well Scotland which is still part of the UK!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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