Ruth's reading in 2010

[Ruth]

Hi Vodkafan...yes, I've found myself talking a lot about Black Like Me, to my friends and a couple of them have asked to borrow it. It was very thought provoking, and I would highly recommend it.

[Ruth]

Wow - really enjoyed reading God is Dead, by Ron Currie. It was nothing like I had expected, but such a terrific read.

[Ruth]

Just finished Dear Fatty by Dawn French. It got off to a slow start, but after about the first third of the book, I found it a lot more interesting. An enjoyable read.

 

I want something light hearted to read next, so am going for True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole, by Sue Townsend.

[Ruth]

Well, True Confessions was a quick and undemanding read, but I was somewhat disappointed with it.

 

About to start The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets, by Eva Rice:)

[Ruth]

I have just finished reading The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets, by Eva Rice, and I thought it was lovely. Rather like a modern Jane Austen, and perfect for curling up with on a cold night and losing yourself in for a couple of hours.

 

Too tired to read any more now, but tomorrow I will be starting Property, by Valerie Martin.

Edited February 20, 2010 by Ruth

[lexiepiper]

I have just finished reading The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets, by Eva Rice, and I thought it was lovely. Rather like a modern Jane Austen, and perfect for curling up with on a cold night and losing yourself in for a couple of hours.

 

I'm really pleased you enjoyed it as it's on my TBR pile! I'm definitely looking forward to reading it now!

[Ruth]

I thought it was lovely, and best enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate and a slice of cake. Perfect escapism!

 

Just finished Property by Valerie Martin, which was also an excellent read:)

[frankie]

Nice to hear you enjoyed Property, this one's on one of my book challenges. I'm going to go and read your review on it

[Ruth]

Just finished Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, which was a definite return to form after the disappointing True Confessions.

 

Next up is The Kalahari Typing School For Men, by Alexander McCall Smith. This is the fourth in the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series.

[SaraPepparkaka]

How have you enjoyed The No1 Lady Detective so far? I just love the whole series. It was even OK to see on TV, even if the books are better, of course.

[Ruth]

I just love the series:) They're so easy and pleasant to read, and I always finish a book from this series with a smile on my face. I'm about 3/4 of the way through The Kalahari Typing for Men, and so far I think it's one of my favourites yet.

[Ruth]

Finished reading The Kalahari Typing School for Men - I think this is my favourite book in the series so far:) Really enjoyed it.

 

Also read The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the weekend - very quick short story and absolutely fab! Definitely made me want to read more by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

 

About to start Gringa in a Strange Land, by Linda Dahl, for the BCF blog:)

[Ruth]

Finished Gringa in a Strange Land, and am happy to say that I thought it was an excellent read:)

 

About to start Incendiary, by Chris Cleave:)

[Ruth]

Have finished Incendiary by Chris Cleave. I thought it was a terrific read, not only as a study of a young woman trying to cope with her grief, but also as a portrayal of a city in despair.

[Janet]

Have you read Cleave's The Other Hand, Ruth? I thought that was very good. I must get round to buying Incendiary.

[Ruth]

I have The Other Hand on my tbr pile, and want to get round to it soon. Although I understand that the two books are very different.

 

Next up though is The Vesuvius Club, by Mark Gatiss, which I have had sitting on my shelf forever (so it feels like)!

[Ruth]

I really enjoyed The Vesuvius Club, and I have the next two books in the series on my tbr, so I want to read them very soon:)

 

I'm now about to start reading Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, by Winifred Watson:)

[chesilbeach]

I'm glad you liked The Vesuvius Club, Ruth - I loved all three in the series, so you've got another two great reads to come! I also adored Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, one of the highlights of that years reading, so I hope you like that one too

[Guest albie]

Hey Ruth,

Seems u have fantastic collection for March, do post your reviews.

 

 

Cheers!

[poppyshake]

I loved 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' .. hope you're enjoying it Ruth

[Ruth]

I thoroughly enjoyed Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. A really sweet and amusing Cinderella story, which I would highly recommend.

 

My next book is going to be 1989 The Berlin Wall: My Part in it's Downfall, by Peter Millar:)

[Ruth]

'1989' was a fabulous read - very engaging, informative and certainly thought provoking.

 

About to start The Ice Queen, by Alice Hoffman.

[Ruth]

I was slightly disappointed in The Ice Queen. Never mind though, you can't enjoy every book you read I guess!

 

About to start Rounding the Mark - another book in the Inspector Montalbano series, by Andrea Camilleri.

[Ruth]

Loved Rounding the Mark - I think this series gets better and better with each book!

 

About to start Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen:)

[poppyshake]

I loved 'Northanger Abbey', it's one of my favourite Austen's .. hope you enjoy it Ruth.