Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Haha, frankie. I thought so, too. I've often wondered what his books are like, but there was just a little bit missing for me to risk it... But maybe Nollaig can sway me one way or another.
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Haha, frankie. I thought so, too. I've often wondered what his books are like, but there was just a little bit missing for me to risk it... But maybe Nollaig can sway me one way or another. Someone on the "winter snow books?" -thread or something like that had read the book and thought it was awesome. I've also read about 100 pages of the book (don't remember why I stopped reading it) and so far it was really amazing, yet a bit difficult. Needed a lot of concentration on my part to keep up, meaning it's not a light or quick read. I recommend you try it if you're curious about it, I fully intend to read it myself sometime. Edit: ii, if you want I've got an English copy of the book that I don't mind getting rid of, I think I'll stick to the Finnish copy that I've also got. It's a secondhand paperback but in good condition, I got it in a secondhand bookstore. It's pretty big and a bit heavy though so I'd prefer sending it to Finland only, if you've still got an address here? Edited November 12, 2009 by frankie
Charm Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Way to go, Charm!! Good for you . I'm SO glad you are enjoying Salem, too. I know I probably sound like a broken record because I ask everyone this, but have you met Sam and do you like him?? Indeed I do! .. well from what I've read so far I would never have picked up this book if it wasn't for you so thank you! Glad you're liking what you've read of The Lost Symbol so far too Charm you busy little poster Congrats on the 5k I'm excited to hear that you're enjoying The Lost Book of Salem, I intend to read it myself some day. Peace has gotten us all really giddy with this book haha thanks frankie! The Lost Book of Salem seems great, just makes me want to read more on this topic now
Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Edit: ii, if you want I've got an English copy of the book that I don't mind getting rid of, I think I'll stick to the Finnish copy that I've also got. It's a secondhand paperback but in good condition, I got it in a secondhand bookstore. It's pretty big and a bit heavy though so I'd prefer sending it to Finland only, if you've still got an address here? Really?? That's be awesome, thank you! I do still have an address here, so if it's not too much trouble, I'd love it. I'll PM you my address. Let me know what you want for it, or if there's a book I might have you'd like in return.
Nollaig Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Haha, frankie. I thought so, too. I've often wondered what his books are like, but there was just a little bit missing for me to risk it... But maybe Nollaig can sway me one way or another. I believe it was Andy and Frankie (probably among others) who commented on it being a great read, which is why the name stuck with me and I picked it up when I saw it. It's a very intelligently written book, that's for sure, and I'm quite enjoying it.
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Really?? That's be awesome, thank you! I do still have an address here, so if it's not too much trouble, I'd love it. I'll PM you my address. Let me know what you want for it, or if there's a book I might have you'd like in return. It's a deal! Yay, more space on my bookshelf
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I believe it was Andy and Frankie (probably among others) who commented on it being a great read, which is why the name stuck with me and I picked it up when I saw it. It's a very intelligently written book, that's for sure, and I'm quite enjoying it. That's probably why I found it so hard to read at times and that's why I'm sticking to the Finnish copy
Nollaig Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 That's probably why I found it so hard to read at times and that's why I'm sticking to the Finnish copy Yeah I don't blame you at ALL. Every third page states some sort of scientific proof or theory - no way could I read that comfortably in another language! It definitely requires close attention.
Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Okay, now I HAVE to read it! *laughs* Thank you, Frankie!!
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Okay, now I HAVE to read it! *laughs* Thank you, Frankie!! I knew you could be easily persuaded to read an intellectual book, I saw your post on us reading only thrillers and vampire books lately I hope you're in Finland next week so you'll get the book asap!
Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I knew you could be easily persuaded to read an intellectual book, I saw your post on us reading only thrillers and vampire books lately I hope you're in Finland next week so you'll get the book asap! Yeah, I'm feeling rather left out with it all. *laughs* I should be, if nothing monumental comes up. So I'll get right into it. Well, I did jut get this one book Andy's been telling me to read, so I might give that a go in the mean time, but...
MuggleMagic Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 aww .. not good Hope you feel much better soon! I'm well into The Lost Book Of Salem by Katherine Howe and loving it so far, gonna go now and read some more of it. Ooooh I've just noticed I'm over 5000 posts now too! thank you I'm getting better. Back to work tomorrow I'm glad you are enjoying The Lost Book of Salem. I LOVED that
Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I found Beyond the Great Indoors by Ingvar Ambjornsen in the library, so started that immediately. I have that funny letter from his name written on my keyboard, but I have no idea how to get it. I know the Shift-combo, and the Alt Gr -combo, and then there's the Fn-key that adds something, but where do I get those ones? They're not under NumLock, either. Just a thought...
lexiepiper Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I finished Home and now I'm gonna start Michelle Paver - Wolf Brother
Stephanie2008 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I did start The Book Thief but just wasn't in the right mood to read it. So I started Chasing Windmills by Catherie Ryan Hyde and I'm really enjoying it
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I found Beyond the Great Indoors by Ingvar Ambjornsen in the library, so started that immediately. I have that funny letter from his name written on my keyboard, but I have no idea how to get it. I know the Shift-combo, and the Alt Gr -combo, and then there's the Fn-key that adds something, but where do I get those ones? They're not under NumLock, either. Just a thought... I don't know how to do the letter with my keyboard so I always google e.g. Ambjornsen and then there's always somewhere the real spelling of the name and I just copy-paste that I wonder what Beyond the Great Indoors is like, I've only read the Elling books by Amjornsen? I'm still in the middle of Faithless, haven't had that much time to read today :/
Mexicola Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I have just finished Girl in Hyacinth Blue- I really liked all the different stories and time periods and the way the painting linked them all. I definitely want to read some more Susan Vreeland soon. Now, I can't decide what to read next. Sleep, Pale Sister by Joanne Harris or The Girl and the Lion D'or by Sebastian Faulks?
Lucybird Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I have just finished Girl in Hyacinth Blue- I really liked all the different stories and time periods and the way the painting linked them all. I definitely want to read some more Susan Vreeland soon. Now, I can't decide what to read next. Sleep, Pale Sister by Joanne Harris or The Girl and the Lion D'or by Sebastian Faulks? I've only read The Girl at The Lion D'or it's pretty good, but not as good as the other two in the series (Charlotte Grey and Birdsong) you can tell it's one of Faulks' earlier works his style isn't quite up to its usual standards I've finished the first section of The Fatal Englishman by Sebastian Faulks now (it's broken into 3 sections each a mini biography), I prefered the first section by the end but am still not especially impressed.
Nicola Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I popped into Waterstones after work and bought The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alsion Weir. It tells the tale of each wife individually which I'm looking forward as I don't know too much about Katherine of Aragon, Jane Seymor or Catherine Parr. Thanks to Phillipa Gregory and her Tudor Series, I've become a complete nerd! I haven't read anything today however, maybe tomorrow
Mexicola Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I've only read The Girl at The Lion D'or it's pretty good, but not as good as the other two in the series (Charlotte Grey and Birdsong) you can tell it's one of Faulks' earlier works his style isn't quite up to its usual standards I've finished the first section of The Fatal Englishman by Sebastian Faulks now (it's broken into 3 sections each a mini biography), I prefered the first section by the end but am still not especially impressed. Thanks, Lucybird. I think I will give The Girl at The Lion D'or a go. I've read the other two from the series so will be good to complete it by reading the first one last!
Guest ii Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I don't know how to do the letter with my keyboard so I always google e.g. Ambjornsen and then there's always somewhere the real spelling of the name and I just copy-paste that Clever. haha. I wonder what Beyond the Great Indoors is like, I've only read the Elling books by Amjornsen? On the blurb this ones says that " the Oscar nominated Norwegian film ELLING was based on Beyond The Great Indoors" so I felt confident with this one.
Kate Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I finished Influential Women by Wendy Virgo today
lexiepiper Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I popped into Waterstones after work and bought The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alsion Weir Ooo I've been thinking about getting this one, so I'll be interested in what you think!
frankie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Clever. haha. On the blurb this ones says that " the Oscar nominated Norwegian film ELLING was based on Beyond The Great Indoors" so I felt confident with this one. Oh okay so it's the Elling book, finally. I guess the title just threw me off, I always remember the title includes Elling's name which it never does.
Kylie Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I spy with my little eye that someone's got another Rory book on their collection! Was this the reason you got it or have you heard somewhere else that it's good, or are you just otherwise interested? I hope it's good! The Rory group on Goodreads had it as their monthly read recently and I noticed a lot of great reviews about it. Gyre also seemed to enjoy it, AND it's on my dystopian list of books so it ticks several boxes for me! Speaking of dystopians, I had a dream last night that I went to a second-hand bookshop and they had a whole bookcase of dystopian novels. I was in 7th heaven and kept picking them all up in awe; there were lots of old, rare books as well. I think I woke up before I bought anything though. <sigh> I'm about 6 pages from the end of The Sign of Four and have to wait until morning tea before I can finish it. Then I'll get back into The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear.
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