Charm Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Finished The Vampire's Betrayal and am now on to The Vampire's Revenge
Katrina1968 Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Three going right now... Bon Courage (advanced copy) by Ken McAdams HP and the Deathly Hollows The Plague of Doves by Louise Eldrich
Lexie Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Still reading The White Queen by Philippa Gregory. Don't know why but in the begining I was more excited and could stop reading... but this last couple of days....
lexiepiper Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 I started Gayle Forman - If I Stay, fantastic so far, hard to put down!
Weave Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 Just bought from amazon ~ The Gift by Cecelia Ahern The Quickening Maze by Adam Foulds Roots by Alex Haley Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
pickle Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 My haul from the library today consisted of Hanning Makell- The Man from Beijing, Christopher Brookmyre - A snowballs in Hell and China Mieville - The Scar. I also picked up in audio book Brookmyre's All fun and games. I have read both the Brookmyre's but nothing else appealed.
Kate Posted June 12, 2010 Posted June 12, 2010 I've done some reading of Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
chesilbeach Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Haven't updated for a few days, but I've read the fourth Vampire Academy book, Blood Promise and the new Sookie Stackhouse book, Dead In The Family. Had a day out yesterday which included a visit to a bookshop and came home with: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead Devil In Disguise by Julian Clary Brooklyn by Colm T
Kate Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I've done some reading of Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen I'm going to try and finish this today
Roland Butter Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Finished Jim White's You'll Win Nothing With Kids, and I enjoyed it far more than I'd expected. There were a few stereotypes in there - the eye-bulging, fist-pumping team manager, the over-pushy parent - but there were also some worthwhile reflections on father/son relationships, on growing up and on the purpose of sport. And it was well written, too, as you'd expect from someone who makes a living from sports journalism. Not the most taxing read, but I'd recommend it from anyone wanting to get away from the ... er ... football
Kidsmum Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Must do some reading today i didn't get any done yesterday thanks to watching the football & much red wine drinking( not all day i hasten to add.)
Kate Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 While my OH was out I finished listening to Candide by Voltaire. One of the oddest books I have ever read I think!
Mexicola Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I just made an Amazon order and Vlad: The Last Confession by C.C. Humphreys managed to sneak its way into my basket Meanwhile, I'm still reading the Count of Monte Cristo and dipping in and out of Great Expectations when the mood takes me (or when I can't fit The Count in my bag!)
Peacefield Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Meanwhile, I'm still reading the Count of Monte Cristo and dipping in and out of Great Expectations when the mood takes me (or when I can't fit The Count in my bag!) How are you finding the Count, Mexicola? Well, I hope?? I'm not sure if I already posted this, but I finished my re-read of Eclipse and picked the Short Second Life of Bree Tanner up again. I'll finish it today (it's small) and will get back to The World to Come. Hopefully I haven't forgotten much of what's happened so far!
Roland Butter Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Time to start Carlos Ruiz Zafon's Shadow of the Wind, I think. A mate has been nagging me to read it for the last year, and I think I'm finally in the mood. And it'll shut him up, too ....
Ooshie Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Finished The Scarpetta Factory by Patricia Cornwell. Found it quite a disappointing read, overall.
pickle Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 tarted reading The Scar - China Nieville today not sure whether i needed to read Perdido Station its good but hard work.
pipread Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 My mojo had been missing for a couple of months but thank goodness it's making a comeback and I've started Entombed - Linda Fairstein which I'm enjoying so far.
frankie Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I found out my pre-order copy of the new Sookie Stackhouse novel has been posted last Tuesday so I'm expecting the book next week
Dimitra Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I'm in the middle of Martin Eden. I have mixed feelings so far.
StephenKingman Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Just finished 1984 and im gobsmacked by how accurate the predictions of George Orwell were, particularly with his observations on the nature of society, war, government and control. I will need to read the book again to fully appreciate it but right now im dying to discuss it, is there a 1984 thread here anywhere, i searched but couldnt find.
Lemon Crisis Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 I just made an Amazon order and Vlad: The Last Confession by C.C. Humphreys managed to sneak its way into my basket Good book, hope you enjoy it! I've finished Things Fall Apart, which I rather enjoyed. I think I'm going to start either Catch-22 or The Count of Monte Cristo next. I should probably finish one of the other books I have on the go first though!
Talisman Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) I have around 200 pages left of Shantaram, which is a huge book with over 900 pages. I have been getting through it at the rate of about 100 pages a week so should finish it by the time I go to Iceland I hope. It has and continues to be a fascinating read and is a book I would highly recommend if you like that sort of thing. I am going shopping on Wednesday for a few more books - there are two I have already decided to get - The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill and My Soul to Take by Icelandic author Yrsa Sigurdadottir, which I will probably take to Iceland with me - I will only have room for one plus my guide book. I am not sure what the third one will be as both of these are on three for two, but I am sure I will find something ! Edited June 13, 2010 by Talisman
Katrina1968 Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Still reading The Plague of Doves and starting The Hobbit!
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