chesilbeach Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I was able to read and finish it, but it means that the replacement copy I'll hopefully end up owning won't be the copy I've read. I'm sure people out there will understand the nerd anguish I'm experiencing . . . /taleofwoe Well, the one you take back isn't going to able to be sold to anyone else, so perhaps they'll let you keep both? Quote
Raven Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 ^ This is Waterstone's, it will invariably end up in a bargain bin at some point! Quote
Raven Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 Got my replacement baby book this afternoon. And cheap Hobbit Lego. Quote
Raven Posted March 8, 2015 Author Posted March 8, 2015 ^ One that only has one glass of lemonade. Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I knew it'd be something like that, but Lego and lemonade don't mix well, it'll all just get sticky. Quote
Raven Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 I've got two books on the go now; a book about a Titanic survivor called Violet Jessop and I've decided to put Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to one side for the moment to re-read Mort. Can't think why. Quote
frankie Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I think it might be because I'm currently reading My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary and there's a girl called Mort in it Quote
Raven Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 That's it, exactly. It's like you are reading my mind. Again. Quote
Brian. Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I have been thinking about reading Mort in the coming weeks myself. Edited March 13, 2015 by Brian. Quote
Raven Posted March 23, 2015 Author Posted March 23, 2015 My mojo has collapsed completely over the last two weeks. I started the year quite well, but there always seems to be something other to do than read at present, which is annoying given the number of books I have to read! Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 My mojo has collapsed completely over the last two weeks. I started the year quite well, but there always seems to be something other to do than read at present, which is annoying given the number of books I have to read! I know what you mean - I've had a few days off and have barely looked at my books, as I've been tempted by other stuff. Lunchtime reading will resume once I get back to work. Hope you find your mojo soon Quote
Raven Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 MortBy Terry Pratchett Finished this earlier this evening. It's been a long time since I last read any early Pratchett and I think that's something I need to rectify. I've struggled with his more recent books over the last few years, not because they are badly written or anything, but I just haven't engaged with them for some reason. I found Mort to be very engaging and I think it is because the book has a naivety and simplicity to it that his later books do not (it may also be true that nostalgia had a part to play as well). I don't think I need to say much about the book itself, except that if you haven't read any of Terry Pratchett's novels before, do so. And start with this one. Highly Recommended. Quote
Athena Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 I really liked this one too, I'm glad you enjoyed re-reading it . Quote
Raven Posted May 27, 2015 Author Posted May 27, 2015 The Secrets of Station X By Michael Smith This is a revised and updated version of Michael Smith's Station X book that was originally published in the 90s to accompany the Channel 4 TV series of the same name. Using new interviews and documents that have been declassified since the original was written, this book possibly represents the most complete overview of the code breaking work that took place at Bletchley Park during World War II. The detail in the book is a good balance between historical fact, technical detail of code breaking methods employed and personal insights into work and life at the park. If you are interested in knowing more about the subject, this book is a good introduction. Highly recommended. Quote
Raven Posted July 2, 2015 Author Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) London Falling By Paul Cornell I finished this last night. It's another "cops/secret agents fighting the supernatural in London" novel, but this one is a bit more hard-edged than most of the previous ones I have read (it is certainly not for the faint-hearted!). Very much a set up novel for an on-going series, but still a good story in it's own right, it is played straight with very little humour. Recommended. I may write a piece soon on the different novels in this sub-genre that I've read, as I've clocked up a few of them now! Edited July 2, 2015 by Raven Quote
Chrissy Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I have this on my TBR pile (can it be a pile if it's a kindle book?), so am glad you enjoyed it. It may be read sooner rather than later now. Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 I've had my eye on London Falling for a while, but "(it is certainly not for the faint-hearted!)" worries me. Love Paul Cornell's Doctor Who episodes though, so I might try to grow a spine and read it! Quote
Raven Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 It's a pretty good read, but not the best one I've come across in this sub-genre. The "not for the faint-hearted" comments stem from the book being a tad graphic in places (blood and guts, not adult themes!). Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Blood and guts is what I was worried about. Here's my level - I just about managed with the descriptions in Rivers of London - better, worse or equal to those? Quote
Raven Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 At the risk of putting you off, definitely worse. I was quite surprised at how graphic some of the content was when I was reading it. Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 I think I might struggle then. I'll ponder on it for a bit longer ... Quote
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