Peacefield Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I read bunches of The Swan Thieves last night but surprisingly am only about a 1/3 of the way through! I was taking my time reading though because there's such great detail about paintings, etc. Love it!
Chrissy Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Book Activity Today? I have been picking up a book and going, "Nah, maybe not yet". I am in a mojo mess. Weave has reviewed a book, 'The Dead Father's Club' by Matt Haig, and I think I will be giving this a go. His 'Possession Of Mr Cave' was intense and fabulous, and I was gripped, so fingers crossed for me, gentle reading folk!
Guest velocipede2288 Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I am reading a John Creasey Commander Gideon book. These stories were made into a very popular TV programme in the 60's, and stared John Gregson.this one is called. Gideon's March.
Nightwish Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Just finished The Shining - fantastic book! Now I am just about to start Second Chance by Jane Green.
ned Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I've read nothing today, shameful. I think i may get an hour in now before dinner
Steeeeve Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Read about 120 pages of The Book Thief. Enjoying it so much I'm actually a bit annoyed that I have to go out tonight.
sirinrob Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Read about 120 pages of The Book Thief. Enjoying it so much I'm actually a bit annoyed that I have to go out tonight. Thats how I found it. I'd read so far and try to do something else, but somehow I ended reading it again Nearly finished the second part of 'The quiet girl' by Peter H
BookJumper Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Glad you're enjoying The Book Thief so much Steve, though I can't claim I'm surprised - I did tell you so .
Steeeeve Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Glad you're enjoying The Book Thief so much Steve, though I can't claim I'm surprised - I did tell you so . Hahah. Yeah yeah you should be very proud of yourself Hrmph. How do you do multiple quotes? Thats how I found it. I'd read so far and try to do something else, but somehow I ended reading it again That's what I'm doing now. In between getting ready, cooking dinner and all the other things I'm doing I'm trying to read as much as I can. I do love addictive books.
Mexicola Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I've been really dawdling when it's come to my reading lately. So tonight I aim to tie up all loose ends and finish Macbeth and the Churchill bio. Then tomorrow I can start afresh with Jane Eyre
Scarlette Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I bought one book from my wishlist, today. Tales of Mystery and Imagination, a compilation of stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Actually, that particular title isn't on my wishlist, but his detective stories are, so I consider the extra tales a bonus.
pipread Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I`m halfway through, To Kill A Mockingbird, I can`t believe I haven`t read it before!
carm Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I staarted The Critters of Mossy Creek last night and have a little more than 200 pages to go in Under The Dome
whitegold Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Still making my way through The Reader. I'm not sure if I'm going to end up liking it. So far its feeling like a chore reading it..but I feel like i shouldn't give up, i'm halfway through.
lexiepiper Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I finished for Sara Gruen - Water For Elephants, which was awesome and now will be starting Tess Gerritsen - Bloodstream
rach.at.the.disco Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Haven't actually done any reading today - yet. Hopefully I'll get to read a few pages tonight. I did go out and buy some books though. I got: The Truth About Melody Browne - Lisa Jewell The Little Stranger - Sarah Waters The Ice House - Minette Walters The Sculptress - Minette Walters The Scold's Bridle - Minette Walters
Weave Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I have not started The Luminous Life of Lilly Aphrodite by Beatrice Colin as yet and I ordered from amazon this evening ~ Topics about which I know nothing by Patrick Ness Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
Chrissy Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde That's just taunting! I cannot wait to get this one, but I must own it rather than library it ~ I MUST own it! I cannot wait to read your review on this. Oooh, the anticipation.
Kylie Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I have been picking up a book and going, "Nah, maybe not yet". I am in a mojo mess. Weave has reviewed a book, 'The Dead Father's Club' by Matt Haig, and I think I will be giving this a go. His 'Possession Of Mr Cave' was intense and fabulous, and I was gripped, so fingers crossed for me, gentle reading folk! I hope this book helps bring back your mojo, Chrissy! I read through Act 2 of Macbeth and am really starting to enjoy it, although I can't even put my finger on why. I read another 100 pages of Gone with the Wind yesterday and am hoping to make it to the halfway point by the end of the weekend.
Weave Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Book Activity Today? I have been picking up a book and going, "Nah, maybe not yet". I am in a mojo mess. Weave has reviewed a book, 'The Dead Father's Club' by Matt Haig, and I think I will be giving this a go. His 'Possession Of Mr Cave' was intense and fabulous, and I was gripped, so fingers crossed for me, gentle reading folk! I hope it helps your reading mojo hen
Kai Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I managed to finish Atonement - finally (and then watched the film) but i also bought Wuthering Heights and The Picture of Dorian Gray off Amazon and now cannot wait to read them!
Steeeeve Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) I managed to finish Atonement - finally (and then watched the film) but i also bought Wuthering Heights and The Picture of Dorian Gray off Amazon and now cannot wait to read them! I'm scared to read Atonement since I really enjoyed the movie and don't want to ruin it if the book is much better. Maybe a silly reason not to read it I know. Due to a combination of train rides, my friend's weak bladder and his need to smoke I got through about another 50 or so pages of The Book Thief tonight. Incredible. Since I was in a pub I had to force myself not to cry at certain parts of it. I think it's classed as a book for young adults? I wish all young adults had to read it at school. One of those books that's so good that it's for everyone of any age. But I haven't finished it yet so maybe I shouldn't raise it up too high in case it lets me down. But I believe in you Giulia! Also somebody complimented me on my trainers tonight. Not related to anything but it's the first time it's ever happened so I felt like mentioning it somewhere. Edited February 5, 2010 by Steeeeve
Shin Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I am two thirds into Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich as finally finishing Norweign Wood by Haruki Murakami.
Echo Posted February 6, 2010 Author Posted February 6, 2010 GRRRR.... I've been wanting to read The Tale of Genji for a long time, but I have only an abridged edition, so I went onto Amazon.com to look at some reviews. I wanted to see if it's worth reading the abridged version, or if I should go out and get a new edition. Unfortunately, one of the reviews I read had a HUGE spoiler in it, and I wasn't warned, so now the book is kind of spoiled for me. I commented on the review, complaining that there was no spoiler warning, but I'm still upset.
frankie Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 I did go out and buy some books though. I got: The Truth About Melody Browne - Lisa Jewell The Little Stranger - Sarah Waters The Ice House - Minette Walters The Sculptress - Minette Walters The Scold's Bridle - Minette Walters Excellent haul! All the Walters's novels are brilliant, I wish I could read them for the first time myself. Glad to see you got The Little Stranger as well, I'll be interested to hear how you liked it when you've read it I read 52 pages of Gone with the Wind last night, apparently it's always exactly 52 pages before must stop for one reason of another. The more I read it, the more I enjoy it
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