Charm Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Charm I said a slap not a boot up the backside! Man I was sooooooo bold today. "Ah I'll just have a quick look in Waterstones." *20 minutes and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 On the other hand ... an illustrated Salem's Lot no less, now that makes it more forgivable and what is this Vlad book about? Sounds very interesting. Is it about our dear friend Dracula at all? Or is that just wishful thinking on my part Illustrated meaning some photos and extra text, but extra content is nice all the same! Vlad is in fact about the man Tepes himself, it's the 'true' story behind the man who inspired Dracula! Linkie to Amazon page I've been waiting for this to come out in paperback since last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Vlad is in fact about the man Tepes himself, it's the 'true' story behind the man who inspired Dracula! Linkie to Amazon page I've been waiting for this to come out in paperback since last year Why did I have to click the link? You'd think I would know better by now I want!!! *rushes off to add to wishlist* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 See! That's what happened to me in Waterstones today! Luckily, I managed to put three OTHER books back on the shelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I started The Blackstone Key last night and managed to squeeze in a few pages tonight when I got home, but now the Olympic coverage is about to start so I doubt I'll get much more in! I am enjoying it so far though. Speaking of plays, Frankie and Kylie, if you haven't read Our Town by Thornton Wilder before, please consider adding it to your lists. It's my favorite play and is just a wonderful work . I've read it numerous times and have seen it on stage twice and never get tired of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks for the recommendation Peacefield! I'll look into it. I've read a few more pages of Flowers for Algernon. It's such a good book, but quite sad. And I have a feeling it's only going to get worse. Poor Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've read a few more pages of Flowers for Algernon. It's such a good book, but quite sad. And I have a feeling it's only going to get worse. Poor Charlie. Flowers for Algernon is one of the greatest books ever written IMO. I'm glad you like it so far. It is very heartbreaking. I'm just about to tuck into some more Gone with the Wind before bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have a feeling it will be going on my 'favourites' list. I wonder if I'll end up crying? I better try and finish it at home tonight, just in case. Have fun with GwtW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have a feeling you will cry. Keep a box of tissues close *sniffle* Thanks I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've only read Slaughterhouse 5 as well, and I really enjoyed it. I have a couple of others on my TBR pile and I still have high hopes for them, despite not liking Timequake. Good to hear! I do think that Vonnegut might be one of those writers that are sometimes hard to understand but I do wish to enjoy his books =) I'm already almost halfway through Flowers for Algernon. It's a terrific read and hard to put down! I have one more book to read by the end of the month because it's being reviewed on a book club show here at the beginning of March, but then I plan on dedicating March to quick, light reads, including Casino Royale. Wow that's quick! Really glad to hear you're enjoying the novel, it's so great! I should pick it up myself, soonish. I started reading Casino Royale last night, and it's a really quick read, I only have 60 pages or so to the finish. Not the best of books... but it's not that bad either. A very easy fix on getting another 1001 book crossed off from the list, if not anything else I like your idea of dedicating March to quick light reads Hmm...I still say you're incorrigible! And I mean it in the nicest possible way, of course. I like the word (which I learnt from The Sound of Music) but I rarely find an excuse to use it... Well that's quite alright with me, I think I'm in good company Lucybird, so great to hear your nearing the end of GwtW! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it =) Own book activity: Started Casino Royale by Ian Fleming last night and got through 194 pages. It's a really quick and easy read, but so far those are the only positive attributes to it... I have nothing really bad to say about it either, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 'Being Dead' by Jim Crace dropped through the door today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm thinking of doing something I haven't done for years- reading a Danielle Steel book. Haven't done that since I was a teenager. I got it from a friend who doesn't read all that much, but thought I needed some distraction now that I'm in hospital. For the kind thought I will give the book a try, but if memory serves me right, it would perhaps be better if Danielle Steel was left in the hazy memory of my teen years. I finished RA Macavoy's "Damiano's Lute" and enjoyed it immensely, more than part one of the trilogy. Let's see how I feel about part three. After a quick dip in the world of Danielle Steel. Well, I might be surprised by that one of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Danielle Steel? I think a full and thorough book review will be required once you have read it! As I recall from my teen years, her books were pretty readable. Maybe that's teen me talking though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetiiPie85 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have finished reading 7th Heaven by James Patterson and I am now away to start Angels and Demons by Dan Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I am now reading The Last Station - very good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Didn't get much reading done last night, went round to my sisters and watched films instead but did manage to read The Oblong Box by Poe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've read the first 40 pages of The Heretic's Daughter, still not quite getting into it yet so I hope it picks up. I did however, for some reason unbeknownst to me, pick up and start re-reading the first in the Harry Potter series, I'm halfway through the 3rd chapter In no way did I intend to be reading 2 books at once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm reading Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury, and I must say it's a beautifully written, mesmerizing sort of book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I picked up up 2 books today they are:~ Void Moon~Michael Connelly:readingtwo: Are You Afraid of the Dark~Sidney Sheldon:readingtwo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Finished Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Released to Bookcrossing books in Kilau Coffee, Belmont St in Aberdeen. 'Tuppeny Time' by Beryl Kingston 'Forget Me Not' by Emma Blair Had a lovely bowl of soup there too since it was lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I picked up Villette and Shirley today, by Charlotte Bronte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I read about 30 more pages of Northanger Abbey whilst walking back from a meeting through the ghettos of the city Quite a contrast aha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitegold Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Just finished Heart Sick by Chelsea Cain and loved it! Now im debating reading the sequel or picking an entirely new book. Tough choice lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Just giggled my way through the end of It's Only A Movie by Mark Kermode. The good doctor is as wittertaining on the page as he is on my iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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