Kylie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I wasn't very impressed with The Alchemist either, Pixie. I'm currently falling in love with To Kill a Mockingbird all over again. I haven't read it for a few years and was wondering if my memory had hyped it up but nope, it really is as wonderful as I remember. I'm also making some progress in Double Cross by Malorie Blackman.
frankie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 What did you think Frankie? I was disappointed in it, to tell you the truth. I suppose I was expecting that particular 'Lois Lowry' kinda thing? The novel was pretty average to me, too short, didn't make me care about the characters on a deeper level etc. The story is decent and it's set in Copenhagen (Copenhagen rules <3) but that's about it. 2/5 I'm afraid, and I'm not keeping the book. If it helps, I might not have been in the most suitable mood for this particular novel when I started it? Yesterday I started reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This is my second try, I remember the first time I didn't make it past 2 pages before I gave it up. Yesterday, however, I was hooked pretty early on. There's something about the novel, which I cannot pinpoint, that just grips you. Very much looking forward to reading some more!
Kylie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Aww, oh well. I enjoyed the story but wasn't blown away by it. I thought it was quite nice for what it was (if that makes sense). I've read a lot more of TKaM today and I've been trying to put my finger on just what it is that I love about it so much, but haven't come up with much. I'm so glad you're enjoying it more this time Frankie. I would be truly devastated if you didn't enjoy it!
frankie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I've read a lot more of TKaM today and I've been trying to put my finger on just what it is that I love about it so much, but haven't come up with much. I'm so glad you're enjoying it more this time Frankie. I would be truly devastated if you didn't enjoy it! I'm a bit relieved to be enjoying it as much as I am, quite honestly, because I've heard nothing but amazing things from this novel and I'd be terrified if I was the odd one out
tunn300 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I read about 130 pages of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo yesterday and am about half way through now. It is starting to get really interesting.
lopeanha Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I started my first Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / Sherlock Holmes novel yesterday evening. The Hound of the Baskerville. I didn't get far, page 25 or something, as I was just too tired. But I really think, that I'm going to like it.
pickle Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I started my first Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / Sherlock Holmes novel yesterday evening. The Hound of the Baskerville. I didn't get far, page 25 or something, as I was just too tired. But I really think, that I'm going to like it. The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of his most famous and its a great one I hope it means you will read some of the others. I read and bit more of The City & The City this morning its really very good but I have a feeling I am goiong to have to finish it and then re-read it just to get it again.
Mac Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Well...that was a bit on the grim side...just read something rather disturbing in Vlad. *shudders*...
Hal76 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Started reading The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. Great so far. Not read any of her books before.
Kate Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I've just finished Wildthorn by Jane Eagland. It was a good read. Up next is The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa I think
Lucybird Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Am now about halfway through Midnight's Children< and quite enjoying it Edited August 17, 2010 by Lucybird
Pixie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I wasn't very impressed with The Alchemist either, Pixie. I'm currently falling in love with To Kill a Mockingbird all over again. I haven't read it for a few years and was wondering if my memory had hyped it up but nope, it really is as wonderful as I remember. Yeah, The Alchemist is just not my type of story. To Kill a Mockingbird is excellent, probably in my top 10 books ever.
Heather Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Going to start reading Grievous Angel by Jane Hill
green Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 60 pages into Everwild by Neal Shusterman,the sequel to Everlost. Very good so far.
pipread Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Coming to the end of Wicked - Gregory Maguire, it certainly gives a different view of Oz, I've enjoyed the book very much.
Pixie Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 While Anathem by Neal Stephenson is interesting to a degree, it's not grabbing me at the moment. This is a book that requires my full concentration, and I can't give that right now. Think I will put it down and read I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.
bookworm44 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 I finally finished The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. I thoroughly disliked it! Going to start The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky next.
Kylie Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I've read a good amount of To Kill a Mockingbird and Double Cross today. I ordered 9 books from The Book Depository last night so I have lots of mail to look forward to in coming weeks.
SueK Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) My mojo seems to have decided to return! I have read Leviathan (the 3rd Erast Fandorin book by Boris Akunin) and two more Maigret novellas. I'm now ready for a something different and on Nollaig's recommendation I ordered Vlad: The Last Confession - which I am looking forward to starting later on today. Edited August 18, 2010 by SueK
Kate Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 My mojo seems to have decided to return! Yay! I started reading The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa this morning, and already am 80 pages in. It is so good!
pickle Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 My mojo seems to have decided to return! I have read Leviathan (the 3rd Erast Fandorin book by Boris Akunin) and two more Maigret novellas. I'm now ready for a something different and on Nollaig's recommendation I ordered Vlad: The Last Confession - which I am looking forward to starting later on today. Are you enjoying the Akunin books, think I have read all of them, have you tried the Sister Pelagia ones? I read a bit more of The City & The City its a slow read for me cause its so complex and my little brain is struggling to keep up
catwoman Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I read about 70 pages of The Eyre Affair this morning. while I was up the hospital I picked up two books on the wards book sale. They are trying to raise money for some more equipment. I bought Want to PLay by P.J.Tracy. I wanted to get this book for a while as I have others by her and this is her debut. Also got.Claudia: Daughter of Rome by Antoinette May. This just sounded fantastic and right up my street. Both were 50p each. Not sure how much reading I will get done tonight, but I hope it is alot I have so many fantastic reads to read.
SueK Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 Are you enjoying the Akunin books, think I have read all of them, have you tried the Sister Pelagia ones? I read a bit more of The City & The City its a slow read for me cause its so complex and my little brain is struggling to keep up Hi Pickle, yes I am enjoying the Akunin books - I have read the first three in the Fandorin series now and I find them quite quirky. I particularly enjoyed Leviathan - it was almost farcical in the plotline. I find Fandorin quite a strange character and quite different to the first introduction of him in the Winter Queen. It might be a while before I try the next one as they are good in small doses. I haven't tried Sister Pelagia yet - are they worth looking at?
Mac Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I'm rattling through Vlad by C C Humphreys and am absolutely loving it. It's nice to have the time to do so, actually...
pickle Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I haven't tried Sister Pelagia yet - are they worth looking at? I really enjoyed the Sister Pelagia ones in fact I think I prefered them to the Erast ones as there was less complication in the names and they were actually slightly humourous. I have only managed to get hold of 2 of them The Black Monk & The White Bulldog not managed to find the thrid yet as they don't have it in my library.
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