Ruth Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 I think I'll be finishing The Book Thief tonight, or tomorrow at the latest. I must say, it's had me gripped all the way through. I don't know what will happen at the end (at least, I could take a guess, but I still don't know what to expect), but up till now, it's been a terrific read. Quote
Ruth Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 Finished The Book Thief, and thought it was absolutely wonderful. I want everyone I know to read it!! About to start The Resurrectionist, by James Bradley:) Quote
BookJumper Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Finished The Book Thief, and thought it was absolutely wonderful. I want everyone I know to read it!! About to start The Resurrectionist, by James BradleyGlad you liked The Book Thief, I adored every page of it easily one of my best reads of recent years. I mean, the guy's imagery influenced my dreams for goodness' sake, I don't think that's ever happened to me before... skilled writing or what?! I'd like to hear your thoughts on The Resurrectionist by the way, the theme really interests me but no one I know who's read it liked it at all so I'm a bit fearful! Quote
Peacefield Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 I'm interested in your thoughts on The Resurrectionist too, Ruth. I just finished The Bone Garden, and that dealt with Ressurectionists in 1830's Boston. It was fascinating! Quote
anisia Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 I'm really glad you enjoyed The Book Thief For me, it's one of the books I've loved the most this year Quote
Ruth Posted October 24, 2009 Author Posted October 24, 2009 I was not sure what I would make of The Resurrectionist, as I had heard some very mixed reviews. However, I did enjoy it very much. The last part was a bit unnecessary though, and would have been better as a short epilogue, so for that reason I gave it 3.5/5. Overall though - a very good read. Quote
Ruth Posted October 24, 2009 Author Posted October 24, 2009 About to start Fine Just the Way It Is, by Annie Proulx. Also going to read Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen, by Joanna Denny. Quote
Ruth Posted November 1, 2009 Author Posted November 1, 2009 Just finished Fine Just the Way It Is, by Annie Proulx. It is her third collection of Wyoming Stories, and my second favourite of the three. About to start The Bone Collector, by Jeffrey Deaver. Also still reading Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen, by Joanna Denny. Quote
Ruth Posted November 8, 2009 Author Posted November 8, 2009 Just finished Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen, by Joanna Denny. It was an interesting read about a fascinating time in history, but too biased in favour of Anne. Now finishing The Bone Collector, by Jeffrey Deaver (which I am very much enjoying so far)! Quote
willoyd Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 Just finished Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen, by Joanna Denny. It was an interesting read about a fascinating time in history, but too biased in favour of Anne.h I think that's quite a common reaction apparently. The biography of Anne that I''ve been recommended, is that by Eric Ives. I'm due to read Anna Whitelock's biography of Mary Tudor in the near future. Quote
Ruth Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 Just finished The Bone Collector, and really enjoyed it. Would definitely want to read more in this series. About to start Girl In a Red Tunic, by Alys Clare. Quote
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Just finished The Bone Collector, and really enjoyed it. Would definitely want to read more in this series. So glad to hear that! The next novel on the series is The Coffin Dancer and I dare say it's even more gripping than The Bone Collector. I think you would enjoy it Quote
Ruth Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 A friend has all of the Lincoln Rhyme books, and she has promised to lend them all to me:) Have finished Girl in a Red Tunic, by Alys Clare. I quite enjoyed it, and would be tempted to read more in the series. About to start reading The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. I've heard only good things about this one, so am looking forward to it. Quote
Ruth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Posted November 23, 2009 Finished The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. I just loved this book, and can't recommend it highly enough. Definitely my favourite read this year. Now starting The Night Watch, by Sarah Waters. I have really enjoyed the other books I have read by her, so am hoping that this will be a good one! Quote
Ruth Posted December 1, 2009 Author Posted December 1, 2009 Have just finished reading The Night Watch, by Sarah Waters. I loved it, just as I loved the other three novels of hers I have read. About to start The Rice Mother, by Rani Manicka:) Quote
Ruth Posted December 13, 2009 Author Posted December 13, 2009 I've just finished The Rice Mother, by Rani Manicka, which I enjoyed a lot although it took me ages to read! About to start Raven Black, by Ann Cleeves. Quote
Ruth Posted December 20, 2009 Author Posted December 20, 2009 I have just finished Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. It is the first in a quartet of books set in Shetland (crime fiction). I enjoyed it a lot and have the other three books on my wishlist now! Quote
Ruth Posted December 20, 2009 Author Posted December 20, 2009 Decided to go for something seasonal and festive, so am about to start A Dog Named Christmas, by Greg Kincaid:) Quote
Ruth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 I have just finished A Dog Named Christmas, by Greg Kincaid. A lovely, undemanding read, perfect for the time of year (and it made me feel all warm and mushy inside)! Quote
Ruth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 About to start reading Catch Me When I Fall, by Nicci French. I have enjoyed a lot of her books, but not read any for a long time, so hopefully this will be a good read too. Quote
Ruth Posted December 26, 2009 Author Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) Just finished reading Catch Me When I Fall, by Nicci French. A good read as always, but a disappointing ending. About to start The Bad Mother's Handbook, by Kate Long. Edited December 26, 2009 by Ruth Quote
Ruth Posted December 31, 2009 Author Posted December 31, 2009 Just finished The Bad Mother's Handbook, by Kate Long. It had been languishing on my shelf for at least a couple of years, and I didn't really fancy it. Picked it up on a whim, and ended up enjoying it a lot. So there it is - my 2009 reads. Looking forward to seeing what new authors and books I will discover in 2010:) Quote
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