Ruth Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Wow - really enjoyed reading God is Dead, by Ron Currie. It was nothing like I had expected, but such a terrific read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Have you read Cleave's The Other Hand, Ruth? I thought that was very good. I must get round to buying Incendiary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 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)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest albie Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hey Ruth, Seems u have fantastic collection for March, do post your reviews. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I loved 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' .. hope you're enjoying it Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 '1989' was a fabulous read - very engaging, informative and certainly thought provoking. About to start The Ice Queen, by Alice Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Loved Rounding the Mark - I think this series gets better and better with each book! About to start Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I loved 'Northanger Abbey', it's one of my favourite Austen's .. hope you enjoy it Ruth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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