frankie Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Well have made a start on The Sisters Brothers and wow what an excellent book so far. Am about 1/3 of the way into it and am enjoying every minute. It is another book that was nominated for the Man Booker prize last year and again another book that does not disappoint. Of all the books I have read from last years list so far the only real disappointment has been the actual winner. Off now to enjoy some more of The Sisters Brother. A lot of people on here seem to either be reading this book at the moment or have read it, and everyone seems to think highly of it. It's already made it's way to my wishlist but your sentiments and your review of the novel have reminded me to acquire a book sooner rather than later I wouldn't rush to read 'The Sense of an Ending' Poppy as it is really rather average and the rest of the list contains such excellent books. You will be glad to hear that I have borrowed 'The Sisters Brothers' from Swindon library and so am helping once again to raise visitor numbers. I'm also glad to hear that. Any library is worth it Quote
tunn300 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Posted May 16, 2012 Well I have been officially rubbish at reading so far this year! I do have excuses, found out we have a baby on the way and promotion at work, but still rubbish. Since my last update I have finished only 1 book, Capital by John Lanchester. I will post a review of this and the huger games ASAP. I now think it unlikely I will get anywhere near my reading targets but will plough on anyway and hopefully can read a bit more over the next few months. Quote
chesilbeach Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 I'll be interested to hear what you have to say about Capital. I'm in the middle of my first John Lanchester book, Fragrant Harbour and I'm really enjoying it at the moment. Quote
frankie Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Well I have been officially rubbish at reading so far this year! I do have excuses, found out we have a baby on the way and promotion at work, but still rubbish. Your reading rate might be rubbish (your words, not mine!), but your excuses certainly are not!! I'm not sure if it's alright to say this yet, but congratulations on being pregnant with wife and congratulations on the promotion at work, both are excellent news! Awwwww Quote
poppyshake Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 ... found out we have a baby on the way ... Oh Tunn .. congratulations how lovely and congrats about the promotion too I have no experience in these matters but I feel it's only right to tell you that I don't think you'll be getting much reading done now .. for the foreseeable future Quote
Chrissy Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Congratulations on your baby news and the promotion. Quote
tunn300 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Posted June 9, 2012 Many thanks for all the messages of congratulations. Am very excited about the coming months. I have managed to do a little reading over the past few weeks and finished book 2 of The Hunger Games trilogy - Catching FIre. Quote
tunn300 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Well I have not been here for a while. Apologies. Very little reading has been occurring unfortunately but have started to do some over the past few days. I have about 100 pages to go of 'The Prisoner of Heaven' by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and have a few others lined up to read in the next 3 weeks of my summer holiday. Quote
vodkafan Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Congratulations Tunn and welcome back. I only just read your good news. Quote
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