Kylie Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I won some books on ebay last night: John Brunner: The Shockwave Rider LM Montgomery: Anne of Green Gables box set (8 books) I have so many books on their way to me at the moment that I can barely keep track of them all! :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaLee Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Continuing with The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle ....Freewheeling Andy is cracking the whip ....and I have got to get this FINISHED before November rolls around. :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC_84 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Finished 'The Shadow of the Wind' last night. I have now moved on to 'Ceremony in Death' by JD Robb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Finished Dracula - man it dragged for about 100 pages, and then I basically skimmed the last 100 pages coz I was sick of it. Good book, but it goes on and on and on.... Still, I got what I wanted, which was the majority of the story and a feel for the characters. On to The Undead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I started I Am The Messenger yesterday evening :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 This morning I finished The Murder of Bunny Munro....bit disappointed in truth but a good but quick read. Going to start Rabbit at Rest - John Updike today at some point :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Started to read "The lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch this morning. Looks like I have some good reading ahead. But I wasn't late for work or anything. That HAS been known to happen when I read before I go to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Im now oohing and arrghhing over what to read next...dont help I had an email from Play.com on Monday saying my books have been sent I ordered...hmmmmm :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I am half way through the One HUndredth Man. I am liking it so far and liking the main character, Carson Ryder. A little confused by his past, but I am sure it will reveal it self soon. The main plot is awesome and I am wondering who is the murderer, I do have my own ideas, which to me means it is a good book. Have too much to do to read any today (Maybe a lunch though) so will have to hit it tonight. :eek2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm reading Ken Bruen's Priest, apparently there are more of these Jack Taylor series out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Last night's book activity was I started Dacre Stoker's The Un-Dead. Well, it's different, I'll give you that. Everybody suddenly seems fictional and melodramatic! Obviously the writing style is much more modern, but that's not it. It's like, back when Bram was writing, it was 'improper' to talk out loud about your feelings for such and such a woman, and everything was all prim and proper - it was an 'outward' look at these characters. This book seems to be slightly more focused on what was going on in these people's minds, belaying emotions to a dramatic degree they never would have in the original novel. Makes them seem like whole other people! Anyway, I'm only 30 pages in, and so far I - AM - LOVING IT! It's totally OTT. It's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I finally finished Past Imperfect last night - the ending was kind of predictable, but not, at the same time. An interesting book nevertheless, despite the fact that it was so long and did go on for longer than I felt was really necessary. I have now started to read The Vagrants by YiYun Li, which is set in China during the late 70's in the aftermath of the cultural revolution. I am only a few pages in, but can tell that this is going to be a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Well after much deliberation Ive decided Im gonna start Thanks for the memories by Cecelia Ahern really loving her books right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Well after much deliberation Ive decided Im gonna start Thanks for the memories by Cecelia Ahern really loving her books right now I read this a while ago and remember liking it (although I can't remember what it was about ). Hope you enjoy it. I'm still reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina1968 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 When I get home, I'm picking up Sarum. This is truly a fascintating read! Nothing like rain to make me want to travel back to Medievil England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuggleMagic Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 So glad you are enjoying this one, MuggleMagic! Have you met Sam yet? I would love to know someone like him . I'm trying to gather my thoughts on The Bone Garden and put them to screen . It's been a hectic week and it's only Tuesday! I'm also trying to decide what I'm in the mood to read next... Yes, Sam is luffly I really like books that distract from the action a little bit by putting stuff like that in... something normal. Makes me feel a little closer to the characters if that makes sense Glad you are enjoying this. It has finally prompted me to order The Heretic's Daughter today so by the time I've finished my present book "The Coffin Trail" by Martin Edwards, I should be ready for Heretic's daughter. I just love that period in American History. I have Heretic's Daughter on my reading list I also find this part of American History interesting but (until now) have never found an interesting book about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticjnr Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have been reading Going Postal on the train and got a few books from Books etc for cheap! Terry Pratchett - The Truth Terry Pratchett - Night Watch Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs - The New Discworld Companion Terry Pratchett (comp. by Stephen Briggs) - The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld The last book is amazing to just dive into randomly if you want something to cheer you up! It's full of the best quotes from all the Discworld novels! Perfect for a Discworld lover like myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anisia Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm still reading The Colour of Magic, I've been busy and haven't had a lot of time to read. I'm hoping to read more this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticjnr Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm still reading The Colour of Magic, I've been busy and haven't had a lot of time to read. I'm hoping to read more this weekend! It's such a good book though! I couldn't put it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Started Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yes, Sam is luffly I really like books that distract from the action a little bit by putting stuff like that in... something normal. Makes me feel a little closer to the characters if that makes sense I have Heretic's Daughter on my reading list I also find this part of American History interesting but (until now) have never found an interesting book about it I completely agree about distractions like that, MuggleMagic! It's nice to be able to relate to those normal things that go on. I have Heretic's Daughter on my list as well, and hopefully will come across reasonably priced copy soon. I finished Bone Garden and am in the mood for something light, so I think I'll attempt to read 'Shopaholic and Baby.' I've read the other Shopaholic books, but a couple years ago so not sure if it's still my 'thing.' I also wanted to read it because the copy I have is a friend's, and I'd love to be able to give it back to her so I don't have to box it up to send to my new place . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I finally finished 'Sunshine' by Robin McKinley, I enjoyed it but I was starting to waver a bit at the end I just started 'Frostbitten' by Kelley Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I was bold today. I only read one chapter. I'll do better tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I said I wasn't going to post updates to my reading of The Glass Bead Game because I thought it would take me forever to read, but I'm actually getting through it pretty quickly. Once I got past the laborious introduction it picked up somewhat. I suppose you could say that I'm enjoying it, but it's a very different book. I'm definitely getting something out of it; I just haven't worked out what yet. I got a book in the mail yesterday which my postie had once again jammed into the mail slot, ripping open one whole side of the package. Luckily the book wasn't damaged but I rang Aus Post to complain and I'm going to fill out an official complaint form. I have more books on the way and I'm now terrified of what condition I'll find them in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I haven't read for a couple of days so hoping to have Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix finished soon so I can start the Half Blood Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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