Your Book Activity Today - Thread 12

[Charm]

While we've been away, I've read Narcissus In Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton

 

Me too! I also read Cerulean Sins as well, don't have the next one though

 

 

I bought some books during our mini break from BCF

 

Under the Dome by Stephen King

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

The Passage by Justin Cronin

Possession: A Romance by A.S. Byatt

A Stranger Came Ashore by Mollie Hunter

 

 

 

 

 

Nice haul Weave, looking forward seeing what you think of Her Fearful Symmetry

 

Like I mentioned, I read Narcissus in Chains & Cerulean Sins by Laurell K Hamilton and am now on Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris

[Chrissy]

I've started reading Aftermath by Peter Robinson. He's a completely new name to me but so far the book's been really gripping, right from the get go.

 

I am a big Peter Robinson fan Frankie. 'Aftermath' is one from a long series of his Inspector Alan Banks. He is one of the few writers I have come across with a series where the latest book is as good as the first, and all the ones in between. So many writers lose their way during a series, but not Mr Robinson!

[pontalba]

I finished Nemesis by Jo Nesbo, and started The City & The City by China Meiville, so far so good.

[Peacefield]

Kylie - what did you think of the Hinton? I so enjoyed the Outsiders .

 

Cali - you MUST move the Twilight Parody up a buncha notches in your TBR pile! It's so hilarious, I was practically falling out of my chair!

 

While the forum was being moved, I finished The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow, and started Topics About Which I Know Nothing by Patrick Ness.

[Pixie]

I bought some books during our mini break from BCF

 

Under the Dome by Stephen King

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

The Passage by Justin Cronin

Possession: A Romance by A.S. Byatt

A Stranger Came Ashore by Mollie Hunter

 

 

 

 

I am glad you are enjoying 'The Ghost Writer' Pixie, its a great read

Definitely a nice haul, Weave. Yes, I am enjoying it so much, I already have The Seance by the same author on the way.

 

 

Nightlight- A Twilight Parody by The Harvard Lampoon

 

Oh, I must pick up this one.

[frankie]

I am a big Peter Robinson fan Frankie. 'Aftermath' is one from a long series of his Inspector Alan Banks. He is one of the few writers I have come across with a series where the latest book is as good as the first, and all the ones in between. So many writers lose their way during a series, but not Mr Robinson!

 

So you see how much I knew about this Robinson fella? It was pure chance that I even bought his book because I'd never heard of him and I had no idea the novel's part of a long series. I just liked the blurb and figured I'd give it a try. Should these books be read in a chronological order, like Karin Slaughter novels etc? I'm definitely going to look out for his other novels, thank you so much Chrissy for the info

[catwoman]

I am a big Peter Robinson fan Frankie. 'Aftermath' is one from a long series of his Inspector Alan Banks. He is one of the few writers I have come across with a series where the latest book is as good as the first, and all the ones in between. So many writers lose their way during a series, but not Mr Robinson!

 

This sounds interestin do you think I would like it Chrissy?

 

 

I finished Nemesis by Jo Nesbo, and started The City & The City by China Meiville, so far so good.

 

I have Jo Nesbo's first book on my Library pile and will be reading it really soon

 

 

Kylie - what did you think of the Hinton? I so enjoyed the Outsiders .

 

Cali - you MUST move the Twilight Parody up a buncha notches in your TBR pile! It's so hilarious, I was practically falling out of my chair!

 

While the forum was being moved, I finished The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow, and started Topics About Which I Know Nothing by Patrick Ness.

 

 

I don't normally read Parody books but if it is funny I might well do.

[Chrissy]

So you see how much I knew about this Robinson fella? It was pure chance that I even bought his book because I'd never heard of him and I had no idea the novel's part of a long series. I just liked the blurb and figured I'd give it a try. Should these books be read in a chronological order, like Karin Slaughter novels etc? I'm definitely going to look out for his other novels, thank you so much Chrissy for the info

 

His first in the Insp.Banks series is 'Gallow's View', and it probably wold be better to read then in sequence so that you have the background of some of the returning characters. Peter Robinson

 

ETA Catwoman ~ I really like them. They are not outlandish crimes with the criminal brought to justice through flukes or a ridiculous and beyond belief maverick :)cop, but a series of taut and beleivable stories with well rounded characters.

[pontalba]

 

 

 

I have Jo Nesbo's first book on my Library pile and will be reading it really soon

 

The Redbreast? I read that a few years ago, loved it. I have another one, Devil's Star that is right after Nemesis. I think I'll be reading that one in the next few months. Nesbo is an interesting writer. It used to be difficult to even get his books over here. Between waiting for translations, and unavailability in the US, it was a hard go.

[catwoman]

His first in the Insp.Banks series is 'Gallow's View', and it probably wold be better to read then in sequence so that you have the background of some of the returning characters. Peter Robinson

 

ETA Catwoman ~ I really like them. They are not outlandish crimes with the criminal brought to justice through flukes or a ridiculous and beyond belief maverick :)cop, but a series of taut and beleivable stories with well rounded characters.

 

 

Thanks for the Info. I have added his first book to my wishlist.

[frankie]

His first in the Insp.Banks series is 'Gallow's View', and it probably wold be better to read then in sequence so that you have the background of some of the returning characters. Peter Robinson

 

Alright, in chronological order it is then, muchly appreciated! (although I'm going to finish this one off, I can't quit reading it now )

[Peacefield]

I don't normally read Parody books but if it is funny I might well do.

 

I'd never read a parody book before either, CW, and I loved it! Honestly, I kept wondering how they came up with some of the jokes. It was hilarious! I need to find a copy to have for my own since I'd love to read it again .

[catwoman]

I'd never read a parody book before either, CW, and I loved it! Honestly, I kept wondering how they came up with some of the jokes. It was hilarious! I need to find a copy to have for my own since I'd love to read it again .

 

 

Ok, you have convinced me, on my wishlist.

 

Ok so I have been back on here five minutes and have added four books to my wishlist.

[chesilbeach]

Me too! I also read Cerulean Sins as well, don't have the next one though

 

I've just picked up Cerulean Sins from the library and have a reservation in for the next one.

 

 

[Coffin Nail]

Finished The Witch of Portobello-- Paul Coelho. It was an interesting read and I'll probably read more of his novels off the back of this one.

Nice to read a novel that has spiritual themes and offers alternative ways of thinking about the world.

Thanks for the recommendation forum dwellers, once again you've played a blinder.

 

Next off the pile; Maya--Alistair Campbell. It'll be interesting to see if the former king of spin can write something other than political wranglings.

[vodkafan]

Hello all. I am trying to read we need to talk about Kevin just to keep my mind from thinking about other things. The miutae of the woman's feelings are the strength of the book in my opinion. Quite remarkable.

[catwoman]

What do you think of To KIll A Mockingbird?

[lexiepiper]

I've not read anything in almost a week, it sucks

[lauraloves]

i finished La Prisonniere today. this was the first book in a long time that i couldnt put down. i read it for almost 3 hours solid this afternoon. i was so shocked at how they were treated. ive then started Sally Goes to Sea by C.H. Falcon. i think i read this when i was younger and really liked it.

[Echo]

I started reading Sophie's World for like the seventh time, as it's one of my all-time favorites. It's one of my comfort books.

[pickle]

I am re-reading Fred vargas The Chalk Circle Man and at the same time reading Vampire Apocalypse - Descent into Chaos which as I mentioned on FB has the bizarre mistake of getting the main characters name wrong or changing it from the first book it changes from John Harris to Peter Harris..still a good book though. Also picked up from the library Michael Marshall - Blood of Angels and James Anderson - Thirty Nine Cufflinks.

[BookJumper]

Ooh, I'd love to hear both versions of this. Actually I'd like to hear anything Stephen Fry has done. I've heard nothing but good things about his audio books.

They're not conflicting versions as far as I can tell. I believe Stephen's only read Book 1 of Hitchhiker's, while Martin Freeman narrates the other four (The Restaurant at the End of the Universe; Life, The Universe and Everything; So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish and Mostly Harmless). Both are brilliant and come highly recommended by me Stephen's Harry Potter audiobooks are also stupidly good, so much so I have a mind to get him to read me Books 6 & 7, which I could never finish in book format.

[Kate]

I have just finished The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly. I really enjoyed it

[Lucybird]

Finished A Million Little Pieces this morning and have started Moab is my Washpot- Stephan Fry

[Pixie]

I am almost done with The Ghost Writer. This book is awesome. It gave me chills.

 

I am planning to read The Forgotten Garden next by Kate Morton. I am really excited about this one. The title itself has me so intrigued. I hope it is as good as I expect it to be.