Peacefield Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Maybe there should be a support group for those who want to de-vamp. I'm sure Betty Fords would jump at the idea! Um, why would anyone want to de-vamp?! What a silly thought, ii! Blithe, sounds like you made a great haul today! I read Empire Falls a couple of years ago and really truly enjoyed it. It's hard to describe, but Richard Russo has a very 'quiet' way of writing if you know what I mean. He's very similar to a local favorite author of mine, Jon Hassler. I don't know if you've ever read him, but if you like the Russo and are looking for more books like it, Hassler would be one to try. I read a couple pages of The Struggle this morning before work, but otherwise haven't done much today. Hopefully I'll get some more in this weekend.
Kylie Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Me too. Spoiler-tag hardly needed though, don't know about your edition but mine told me the end ON THE BLURB, and repeated it in the introduction just in case I'd missed it. It still affected me (how could it not??), but I think it would have done so even more if I hadn't been preparing myself the whole time... Yeah, I wasn't sure about the spoiler but thought I'd put it in just in case. My book didn't have the ending on the back so I was kept guessing (and hoping) all along and then WHAM! It happened so suddenly! Started on Harriet the Spy today. I was talking to my partner about Deathworld 1 (which I finished yesterday) and the sequels and now he has me more excited about reading the sequels. I'll probably end up reading the second one alongside my current read. We're going for a drive down south today, to a town that I know happens to have a lot of bookshops that I've never been to before. Could be an interesting day...
amethyst Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 I read quite a bit of Random Acts of Heroic Love tonight as I was dog sitting at my Mum's. I think it's going to make me cry at some point, which is pretty amazing since I very very rarely even get a lump in my throat when reading!
BookJumper Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Started on Harriet the Spy todayOne of the most beloved books of my childhood - enjoy. Me, I visited another three bookshops today, and still failed to come out with my bag any heavier. I think I might be sickening for something... I did, however, make a start on Helene Hanff's "The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street", which I think I'm going to love nearly as much as "84 Charing Cross Road".
Weave Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I picked up in Tescos tonight ~ Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay Starting Over by Tony Parsons 2 books for
BookBee8 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I picked up The Catcher In The Rye at ASDA. It was reduced because it looked a bit haggard but never mind.
Katrina1968 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Just finished An Irish Country Village Christmas by Patrick Taylor. Now I'm starting trying to decide whether to read Moonstone or The Other Boylen Girl. Edited September 19, 2009 by Katrina1968
Adam Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I have not read a personal book in a couple weeks I am too busy reading my text books. At least they are interesting tho
Peacefield Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I picked up The Catcher In The Rye at ASDA. It was reduced because it looked a bit haggard but never mind. Nice, Bee! Have you read it before? Definite classic IMO.
jewell Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I'm in the middle of reading Endal by Sandra and Allen Parton
Nicola Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Just finished An Irish Country Village Christmas by Patrick Taylor. Now I'm starting trying to decide whether to read Moonstone or The Other Boylen Girl. The Other Boleyn Girl is a great book Katrina
blithe Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I finished Playing with Fire by Peter Robinson last night. It was a good read. This morning I started The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and I took a peek at Emperor: The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden.
Stephanie2008 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I got given 3 books today (just to add to my "to be read" mountain!) *I Don't Know How She Does It - Allison Pearson *Hot to Trot - Lou Wakefield *Perfect Timing - Jill Mansell
Dimitra Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I finally finished The Portrait Of A Lady and I'm in chapter 14? of New Moon. And now A Streetcar Named Desire is next.
Charm Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 The good news is my mojo is tentatively coming back (I don't want to jinx it by speaking to soon ) I'm now up to p215 of Let 'The Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Peacefield Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Psstttt I'm quietly cheering for you and your mojo over here, Charm!! How are you liking 'Let the Right One In?' I keep thinking that this one needs to be my next purchase.
Kate Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I went to the library this morning and took out Inkheart, The End of Mr. Y by Scarlette Thomas and After Dark by Haruki Murakami
Charm Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Psstttt I'm quietly cheering for you and your mojo over here, Charm!! How are you liking 'Let the Right One In?' I keep thinking that this one needs to be my next purchase. Thanks peacefield It's actually pretty good, I'm just about half way through it and it has got to the point where I just want to find out what happens next. I really want to see the film now too
bookworm44 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I finished Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin this morning and I hope to start Marley & Me by John Grogan later today.
chrysalis_stage Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I went to the library this morning and took out Inkheart, The End of Mr. Y by Scarlette Thomas and After Dark by Haruki Murakami Great three there Kate I have only read Mr. Y so far which I enjoyed but the other two are on my wishlist and look equally enjoyable, hope you enjoy them all....alot of enjoys
Chrissy Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 A quiet Yippee from me too for your returning mojo Charm! I finished 'The Time Traveller's Wife'. Phew, what a read it was too. I cried like a girl. Hang on. I am a girl! I really enjoyed it!
amethyst Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I bought Jasper Fforde's Something Rotten for
joe Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Started to read Inkheart today and I am already captivated by it, it seems to be a truly magical book, going to make a brew in a minute and read some more
jewell Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Just finished Endal - Allen & Sandra Parton. I think i'm going to move onto Things I Want my Daughters to Know. I'm still reading Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy with my OH as well.
Ceinwenn Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I finished reading The Time Traveller's Wife this morning. I cried!
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