Michelle Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Now we're a quarter of the way through the year, I wondered how it was going for you, reading wise. Has it been a good start, or a bad one? Do you seem to be reading more books, or less? Which have been your favourites? Personally, I'm surprised by the amount of books that I've read so far.. according to LT, I've finished 30 books already! (Last year I read 51 in total.) This may be down to the fact that quite a few of these have been review books, either from authors or publishers, so I've felt quite a bit of pressure to get them read. Plus, thankfully, the majority have been pretty good reads! Although there have been many good reads, my absolute highlights were: Notes From An Exhibition by Patrick Gale Blood Ties by Sam Hayes Emotional Geology by Linda Gillard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilly_felds Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Well I've re-read Memoirs of a Geisha, read Crime and Punishment for the first time (which was amazing!), re-read sevral books I loved as a child (The Worst Witch and 12 R. L. Stine books), re-read The Shining, read my first James Petterson novel, plus numerous short books to my children. Currently reading The Timer Game. Not an incredibly long list but in that time I've also organised and executed 4 large parties, 2 charity benfits, written several short stories, and maintained a household for seven! So I think I'm doing well! Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have had quite a bad start, but I had an awful lot to do at the start of the year to do with my finances, Katie's 1st birthday and having the new baby, amongst other things. I am currently reading The Vampire's Secret and it is the first book I have really enjoyed in a long time, which saddens me somewhat. I hope things will pick up from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leetid Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have had a really good start to the year. I have managed to read 77 books so far this year and going to try to read about 150 by Christmas. I mostly read romance books that are quite easy to read and don't take long. I read on the bus to and from work, also at lunch times. Then I spend most evenings reading. I just love reading and escaping from everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've not read a lot this year, but what I've read has generally been excellent, whether it's The Kite Runner or a history of St Pancras station. I'm taking a long time, it's no surprise, to read Thomas Pynchon's Vineland. But, although it's completely and utterly barking mad, like a Californian Murukami after too much strong dope, it is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Very good so far I seem to be reading more than last year (slightly). highlights so far: The Stand - Stephen King On Writing - Stephen King Shakespeare - Bill Bryson The Ghost Writer - John Harwood Disappointments were The Virgin suicides (good but not enough pace) Guards Guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think I'm slightly up on last year too, this last few weeks I seem to have read more and more 25% of books read this year have been by Tess Gerritsen, she is fast becoming a favourite author of mine . The only book I wasn't keen on was Boy A by Jonathan Trigell, I couldn't get certain things out of my head and it spoilt it for me. Highlights have been: Water For Elephants by Sarah Gruen Footprints In the Sand by Sarah Challis Blood Ties by Sam Hayes Harvest & Vanish both by Tess Gerritsen The above books I've scored 9/10 and to press Jodi Picoult's Nineteen Minutes will be up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've only managed 11 so far this year (compared with just 8 in the same period of 2007) but that's because I'm doing A level English (2nd year) so I'm reading lots and lots of World War 1 poetry, Shakespeare and John Clare poetry at the moment. It should pick up significantly after June 11th! Out of those 11, I've read a couple of crackers, notably The Book Thief and Mister Pip. My least favourite so far has been Casino Royale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have read 23 books since the start of the year, which is really good for me. My highlights so far: Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 My reading seems to have slowed down considierably since becoming pregnant (probably due to a lack of concentration and an inability to sit comfortably for any length of time. By the end of April this year I had finished 29 books and abandoned 5. Compare that to: 2007: 52 finished / 1 abandoned 2006: 35 finished / 3 abandoned Looks like last year was a bit of a bumper year for the first quarter (and a big improvement on 2006) but I've had a massive fall-off this year for the same period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carm Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 So far this year I've read 17 books which has been helped in part by The Series of Unfortunate Events series which have been quick reads--I can't really identify any particular favorite but The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood have been particularly good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've not read as much as I would have liked to so far this year but that has a lot to do with increased work load and trying to pass my driving test. Hopefully I'll get some long weekends in during the nice weather and catch up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Gyre: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire - I've read Wicked and keep meaning to go back to him if you say its good, it will be Madcow: I loved - Water For Elephants by Sarah Gruen I like TG too have you tried Karin Slaughter or Alex Kava? Fish and Chips: The Ghost Writer - John Harwood I thought this was excellent, really spooky a bit like The Woman in Black I've read 60. Highlights are: Before I Die Jenny Downham Skin Privilege Karin Slaughter The Coroner's Lunch Colin Cotterill Incendiary Chris Cleave Upstate Kalisha Buckhanon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 My reading year started off very well but I am now really struggling. I just can't seem to get into any book I pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have read 12 so far this year and am on the 13th. I abandoned 2. Most enjoyed Sense & Sensibility Pride & Prejudice A Traitor to Memory Plain Truth But I The Historian is going to be my favourite so far. I am half way through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Madcow:I loved - Water For Elephants by Sarah GruenI like TG too have you tried Karin Slaughter or Alex Kava? Yes Louise I like Karin Slaughter I've read a few of hers also Kathy Reichs and Lisa Gardner are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've just checked and so far this year I've read 23 books. I was hoping to make it to 100 by the end of the year but I don't think I'm going to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Have only managed 9 myself (including the one that I am currently reading): A New Earth: Eckhart Tolle Pilgrimage to Heresy: Tracy Saunders A Thousand Splendid Suns: Khaled Hosseini The Shadow of the Wind: Carlos Ruiz Zafron The Last Town on Earth: Thomas Mullen Random Acts of Heroic Love: Danny Scheinmann The Kite Runner: Khaled Hosseini On Chesil Beach: Ian McEwan Topp Family Secrets: Anne Moore (aka Grumpy Old Bookman) - miss his blog site ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yes Louise I like Karin Slaughter I've read a few of hers also Kathy Reichs and Lisa Gardner are good. I do like female thriller writer, have read all TG, and Kathy Reichs and Karin Slaughter books have never got into Lisa Gardner as much or Julianne Hoffman but Alex Kava is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) I seem to be having good months and bad months this year, read 26 books so far and my aim is 70 - Jan 08 ~ 5 Feb 08 ~ 2 Mar 08 ~ 8 Apr 08 ~ 9 May 08 ~ 2 to date At the moment I just cant get into reading. I think Mount TBR is overwhelming me, I keep picking up books but cant make a decision on reading any of them. I had a bit of a sort out and listed a load of books I decided I would never read on RISI but the result is I now have loads of books I actually do want to read. I seem to be finding other things to fill my time and no reading space left He ho, I am sure my reading mojo will recover before my hols. Highlights The Kite Runner by Khaled Hossini The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Vanishing of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell x Edited May 9, 2008 by Esiotrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyRich Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I feel as though I have been plodding very slowly through books this year. So far I have read 9 completely and given up on 3. Highlights I think have included I am Legend - see Book Ring threads! and the Tenderness of Wolves. Looking back to 2007 however I had only read 9 by this point anyway so perhaps I am not so slow after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceguyEddie Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I have read 12 so far this year and am on the 13th. I abandoned 2.Most enjoyed Sense & Sensibility Pride & Prejudice A Traitor to Memory Plain Truth But I The Historian is going to be my favourite so far. I am half way through it. I read The Historian a while back & my wife read it recently. It's very good isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I don't know the actual number of books I've read, but I've had a pretty good start to the year, despite all the school reading I've had to do. Some of the highlights so far for 2008 are: Siddhartha by Herman Hesse The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jane Austen A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin La Vagabonde by Colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aromaannie Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I'm up to 38 this year so am on target for the 100 I am aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 A pathetic 12 so far. Not reading as quickly as I used to! My favourites so far being:- 'Tuesday Night at the Kazbah' by Patricia Kitchin 'After You'd Gone' by Maggie O'Farrell 'Playing with the Moon' by Eliza Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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