Angel Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 After being given the complete Morse set of books for Christmas, I'm going to start with the first book and try and work my way through the series in order (not all in one go, though), rather than reading them from here and there like I have done so far. LAST BUS TO WOODSTOCK Colin Dexter The death of Sylvia Kaye figured dramatically in Thursday afternoon's edition of the Oxford Mail. By Friday evening Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man - facing charges of wilful murder, sexual assault and rape. But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key. I've read this one and I really enjoyed it. The Morse books are good and intelligently written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 i did that about three years ago and it was worth it! Not all at once though No, I don't want to read them all at once either. I'd end up getting fed up with them and it would spoil them a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 For the past few days, I've found myself getting caught up with people and things, so I haven't been able to do much (if any) reading at all. But I'm really enjoying the first Morse book - It's only a short book at just over 300 pages. I just about get settled down and open the book, when something comes along and I have to leave it at that. Does no one realise that I'm trying to find out who killed Sylvia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Managed to finish off the last few chapters of the first Morse book. Enjoyed this one very much. I'm now looking forward to reading all of the 13 books in the Inspector Morse series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 I am going to now move on to one of the classics...... Rebecca Daphne du Maurier Working as a lady's companion, the heroine of Rebecca learns her place. Her future looks bleak until, on a trip to the South of France, she meets Max de Winter, a handsome widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise. She accepts, but whisked from glamorous Monte Carlo to the ominous and brooding Manderley, the new Mrs de Winter finds Max a changed man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Rebecca is one of my all-time favourite books. I hope you enjoy it. I no longer watch EastEnders, but I used to, and I went to see a production of this at the Theatre Royal in Bath, where June Brown (Dot Cotton) was Mrs Danvers - she was perfectly cast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've now started my schoolwork and coursework again, so Rebecca is going to have to be put aside for a little while. I might have a read of it in the evenings, but it will probably be quite a while before I finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Went to a second-hand bookshop this afternoon. They had a half price sale on all their books, so it would have been a waste not to take them up on this offer (that's my excuse, anyway ). Ended up coming away with a lovely old hardback of Sherlock Holmes - a great read and it looks lovely on the shelf. Also got a Hemingway, a few by Patricia Highsmith, a George Orwell and a few others. A rather good shopping trip, methinks. But it also means that the TBR mountain has just grown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Sounds like a great bargain Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Great list Liz, I hope you enjoy all the books... Terry Pratchett - Good Omens I read this years ago and I really enjoyed it Harper Lee - To Kill A Mockingbird Aw what a wonderful book, have not read it for awhile, so I think it will be coming down from the shelf.. Stephen King - Firestarter Stephen King - Misery Stephen King - Different Seasons All great reads from Stephen King, especially 'Different Seasons Ken Kesey - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Brilliant book:mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Looks like I've got some good reads to have a go at, then. Thanks, Gyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 How are you finding Rebecca? I absolutely love this book, one of my all time favourites. You might also like Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman too when you're finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I hope that you are enjoying Rebecca - it's such a lovely book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I am just starting chapter 15 and I am really enjoying Rebecca so far. I love some of the descriptions in it. It's one of those books that I keep finding hard to put down - I keep wanting to read the next chapter! I have seen Rebecca's Tale. I haven't heard much about it, though. I take it you've read it, Lilywhite? Is it any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I enjoyed Rebecca - it's quite a compelling read. At the time I also read Jamaica Inn, Frenchman's Creek and My Cousin Rachel plus The Birds - all were brilliant. I often forget what a great writer she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 I think I will definitely be having a go at another one of her books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polka Dot Rock Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hello Liz! Stephen Fry - Moab Is My Washpot Aw, I love Stephen Fry and this is fantastic. You can really hear this voice as you're reading. I read it during exams and it's perfect for when you're feeling stressed or have a lot going on. You can just leave it for ages, then pick it up and know where you left off. H.G. Wells - The Time Machine This is a really short book that's perfect for days when you feel like you haven't been reading as much as you'd like It's also really interesting and very cleverly done. Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited Ken Kesey - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Four of my favourite books. Particularly the first three. If you get around to them, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! I often revisit them. Harper Lee - To Kill A Mockingbird To my shame, I've never read this *hangs head in disgrace* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Amy said Harper Lee - To Kill A Mockingbird To my shame, I've never read this *hangs head in disgrace* But its on your TBR list?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Well it's definitely on my list. I am really looking forward to reading Moab Is My Washpot, PDR. Sounds like it could be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Finished Rebecca last night. Absolutely loved the book! A great story with some excellent descriptions made it a fantastic book for me. I loved the style of the writing as well. It has to be a 10/10 book. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of Daphne du Maurier's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Will now be starting....... THE DIARY OF A NOBODY George & Weedon Grossmith The Diary of a Nobody is so unassuming a work that even its author, George Grossmith, seemed unaware that he had produced a masterpiece. For more than a century this wonderfully comic portrayal of suburban life and values has remained in print, a source of delight to generations or readers, and a major literary influence, much imitated but never equalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Finished Rebecca last night. Absolutely loved the book! A great story with some excellent descriptions made it a fantastic book for me. I loved the style of the writing as well. It has to be a 10/10 book. This is definitely one of my favourite books ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed Rebecca, it's a great book. I think that you would also enjoy Frenchman's Creek and Jamaica Inn - both very good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks, Angel. I wasn't sure which ones to have a go at. I'll keep an eye out for those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Finished The Diary of a Nobody last night. Really enjoyed this one. Found it to be quite funny. Am now going to have a go at......... DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON George Orwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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