Ooshie Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 My Mojo was not doing so well either. It's better now - am reading Nesbo as medicine - I guess I should check the Torchwood books. I read nothing but Nesbo for over a month while I was having trouble concentrating on my reading - they work a treat, don't they? Quote
Inver Posted August 19, 2012 Posted August 19, 2012 Chrissy I have more Anita Shreve if you ever want another one to read. Quote
Chrissy Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 31) The Attenbury Emeralds by Jil Paton Walsh Jill Paton Walsh was commisioned by the executors of Dorothy L Sayers estate to complete a Lord Peter Wimsey novel that she had been working on before her death The result was 'Thrones, Dominations', a book I thorougly enjoyed. She added another book, 'A Presumption Of Death', which I also enjoyed. When I saw that she had written a third I decided to get hold of it. Dorothy L Sayer's characters are so well drawn and her plots so well written, it was quite an undertaking to write three further novels, but Jill Paton Walsh has doena terrific job of it. She captures the spirit of the characters very well indeed, and there are only a small number of places where I felt a slight jar. I would say that 'The Attenbury Emeralds' concludes the Lord Peter and Harriet Vane series wonderfully, satisfying all points for the fan of the two. The story looks back at Lord Peter's first 'case', and brings the reader forward to the austere years of the 1950's. A world wonderfuly evoked and a fiting tribute to Ms Sayers and her characters. Quote
Chrissy Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 32) Goodbye, Dearest Holly by Kevin Wells This book details the experiences of the Wells family following the disappearance of their daughter Holly and her friend Jessica, in Soham 10 years ago. I tend to avoid this kind of book, sticking with either fiction or a different kind of non fiction, but I just 'happened' upon this one. It's a compelling read, despite knowing the tragic outcome from the start. I cannot begin to imagine the emotions that envelope a family when one of it's members is torn from it in such a way. Kevin Wells is on many occasions throughout the book merely detailing how things happened, but you also detect the agony beneath. I cannot say I enjoyed reading it, as it truly isn't a book that can be enjoyed, but I am glad I read it, if that makes any sense whatsoever. Quote
Chrissy Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 33) Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 34) New Moon by Stephanie Meyer 35) Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer 36) Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer I arrived late to the Twilight Saga party, but having caught the first film on Film 4 recently I thought I'd give the books a go. A trip through my local charity shops later and I had acquired all four books! I now see what the appeal is of the series, especially for girls of a certain age range. I liked that until the last book, Bella and Edward remained chaste, and I thought that most of the characters were well drawn. The books unfolded the story well, and until the mighty let down that is the second half of the last book I was pleasantly surprised with it's development. Bella confounded me with her morose demeanour and dull personality. Although I appreciated that Ms Meyer wanted to have a character that didn't feel worthy of the interest shown in her, I felt that she should have made greater efforts to give glimpses of something special in Bella for us to say "Ahh, that's why her', rather than expect us to accept that she made Edward's blood sing. She wasn't a great friend to anyone, she was selfish and withdrawn, and just waited for things to come to her rather than getting out there. There was never a love triangle, more a case of two supernatural beings inexplicably being so drawn to her they would kill and / or die for her. Hhhhmmm. Despite Bella, I did enjoy reading the series. I do have a number of quibbles, such as the easy disposal of Bella's Mum, the awful name given to the baby, and the odd situation that has been constructed regarding Charlie. I could forgive all those if it were not for the last book, where the well constructed mounting tensions in the first half ultimately lead nowhere in the last section when the mighty force that is the Volturi is thwarted in a scene that sits soggy and disappointingly on the readers shoulders. I get the feeling that the last film perhaps adresses this somewhat. but the potential in the books was never realised for me. Quote
Chrissy Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 The end of a slow and bookishly disappointing year. I do have higher hopes for next year, hopes I can neither justify nor explain, but have them I do. Bye Bye 2012 book list! Hello 2013 list! Quote
chaliepud Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Wishing you are bookishly great 2013 Chrissy! Quote
Chrissy Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Thank you ladies, and may I return the good wishes. Quote
Brian. Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Happy reading and fingers crossed your mojo comes flooding back Quote
Chrissy Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Thank you Brian. My book shelves have been muttering at me, and my Kindle has been a'calling, which hasn't been happening for many a month. It's the beckoning arms of a much missed paper (or kindle'esque) friend. I look forward to losing myself in the magic that is reading. Quote
Kidsmum Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Hope 2013 is a good bookish year for you & your mojo Chrissy Quote
Chrissy Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) My fingers are remaining crossed for the time being, although *whispers* I have already started my first book of 2013. Edited January 1, 2013 by Chrissy Quote
Chrissy Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 Happy reading in 2013 Chrissy! Hope 2013 is a good bookish year for you & your mojo Chrissy Thank you both, and I send happy reading vibes to you both too! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 Happy reading in 2013! Thanks Mona, you too! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 My first read of 2013. 1) Hitler's Canary by Sandi Toksvig This was a short but thorough read. It was inspired by the true stories told to Ms Toksvig by her father and tells the story of Bamse, his family and his friends during the German occupation of Denmark. Over the course of 10 days, the majority of Denmark's Jews and a number of 'fugitives' were helped in escaping the clutches of the German forces who were due to send them off to the camps. The bravery of ordinary Danes, the Danish resistance, and it must be said a number of Germans who looked the other way or activiely removed themselves from carrying out their assigned duties, ensured that less than 2 per cent of the Danish Jews perished at the hands of the occupying force. It is fast paced and spans a handful of years. Ms Toksvig brings depth and clarity to the story of Bamse and the point of view remains with Bamse throughout. It was a good first read of the year and a quick short read. It is always good to be reminded that a mass of people can do much good when they quietly commit themselves to doing the right thing. Quote
Chrissy Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 2) The Angel's Kiss by Justin Richards Melody Malone was a character created by (the character) River Song seen in the recent Doctor Who episode 'The Angels Take Manhattan'. I saw this story on amazon at a low low price and couldn't resist. A super quick read it was ideal for what I was up to today - driving around and then having to wait around. It captured the personality of River in her Melody Malone guise well and the story was fast paced and descriptive. Non taxing and most definitey mojo enhancing. Quote
frankie Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Hey Chrissy, I'm sorry to hear you found your last year disappointing, reading-wise I hope this one will make amends, I wish you a very brilliant reading year in 2013! Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Woohoo! Two books already! Let's hope that mojo can be kicked into shape this year Chrissy - happy reading in 2013 Quote
Chrissy Posted January 5, 2013 Author Posted January 5, 2013 Thaank you ladies, I am quietly confident this year. Happy 2013 reading to you both! Quote
Raven Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Good luck Chrissy; you and I must be about the only people not to have started 2013 threads! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 5, 2013 Author Posted January 5, 2013 Thanks Raven, and I think we are being thrifty we our thread making! Have a wonderful readig year yourself! Quote
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