Davo Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi I am new here and have just introduced myself. I have just finished reading Engleby - Sebastian Faulks I have 4 books in my possesssion that I have not read yet. Which should be next? Any of you read these books and have some comments to make The Book Thief - Markus Zusak A Quiet Belief In Angels - R.J Elliot The Woods - Harlan Coben We Need To Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I gave The Book Thief 10/10! I loved it. I've also read We Need To Talk About Kevin. I think I gave that about 7 or 8 out of 10. I read it as part of a bookworms challenge on a different (non-book) website and it got very divided results - people either loved it or hated it. It had a bit of a slow start, I felt, but once it got going it was good. I have A Quiet Belief in Angels on CD (it's one of my real life Bookworms reads for later in the year) but I haven't started listening yet. So, in a long-winded way, I'd say go for The Book Thief next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 'We Need to Talk' is excellent especially if you are a parent. 'Book Thief' also excellent. Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'll second H&D's comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I vote for the Book Thief as its the only one I have read so far - think I rated it 9 or 9.5 out of 10. I have A Quiet Belief In Angels & The Woods on Mount TBR and We need to talk is on my wish list so would be interested to hear what you think of any of them Kx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 'We Need to Talk' is excellent especially if you are a parent. 'Book Thief' also excellent. Hmmm.... Or even if you're not! I'm not a mother and never will be, but I still loved this book because I sympathised completely with the narrator. A lot of readers said she was cold but I thought she was pushed into motherhood against her own wishes and I read it thinking, "See? This is what happens if you have children you don't want!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 It is a while ago since I read it Prospero but I was thinking about the 'nature vs nurture' debate when raising children and it certainly made me think about my parenting and it's impact on my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Either way, it's a fantastic book, that's for sure. It's on my list of favourites. So far it stands at 30 books or thereabouts and whenever someone says, "You read a lot. What do you recommend?" I email them the list. I know, I know...sounds a bit strange but you wouldn't believe how often I get asked that. I'm known as a bookworm in my social circle and people come to me for recommendations frequently. Now if only I could be published as well as a bookworm...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The way you come across to me Prospero (if I may be so bold) is a bit like Jenny Eclair. If you haven't read her I recommend having a look. She has written 2 books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm one of the small minority who hated Kevin, but I've heard great things about The Book Thief so if those were on my shelf, I think that's the one I'd be most tempted towards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The Book Thief, The Book Thief!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~V~ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The way you come across to me Prospero (if I may be so bold) is a bit like Jenny Eclair. If you haven't read her I recommend having a look. She has written 2 books Are you wearing specs? If so would you like me to hold them for you? I'll be stood holding Prospero's coat anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks for all the comments. This morning I took to work "The Book Thief". Read about 100 pages so far, different sort of book from what I normally read, but enjoying it very much. Think I am going to have a good time reading the book:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 The way you come across to me Prospero (if I may be so bold) is a bit like Jenny Eclair. If you haven't read her I recommend having a look. She has written 2 books I used to bleach my hair. I sometimes wear glasses. I have a thing for scarlet lippy. And I take the wee out of absolutely everyone I meet, while refusing to suffer fools gladly. And she writes a bit, too. Hmm. I shall let you live, H&D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 It was meant to be a compliment! She is on LBC radio Sat 11am-2pm - check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I'm one of the small minority who hated Kevin, Me too Kell, load of old rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Me too Kell, load of old rubbish. *gasp!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I know I know, Prospero, I am a literary "pleb" and I dont care so there;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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