Devi Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) I'm still currently reading the book. theif, only 100 pages in, but one thing I do love about this book is it's short chapters. When I have 5 or 10mins to myself, I can knock out a chapter or two and feel like I am getting somewhere Edited February 25, 2012 by Devi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Bought myself Quantum of Tweed by Conn Iggulden. It's a Quick Reads book, one of the short stories written especially for World Book Day, and looks quirky and funny, so couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am on my 10th book for the year so far - Dilirium by Lauren Oliver. It was one of those what popped up as a book that was purchased by others who had read the one I was looking at on Amazon, so I added it to my wish list and eventually got it. I had never heard of this author before, but am loving the book - it's very different to the type of thing I normally read, which is perhaps why - I am looking forward to reading the sequel next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am currently downloading a free audio download of Jonathan Safran Foer's 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' . It's a freebie from The Guardian just for this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen.d Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Started Before I Go To Sleep by SJ Watson, last night, well.. before I went to sleep (*groan*). Spent the vast majority of today reading it, and finished a few hours ago. Gripping, cleverly and deftly written, and overall very enjoyable. This book is on my TBR list, it's good that you enjoyed this. I finished reading Room by Emma Donoghue, and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will mostly likely be my next read. What did you think of 'Room' by Emma Donoghue? I read this novel and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I've just finished March's Reading Circle book Pied Piper by Nevil Shute. Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnbirduk Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 For my birthday just before Christmas I had a kindle, my hubby also bought me off ebay a Disk of 3500 crime books, so I have started reading them and started with the A's so I have just finished On the Fifth Day by A J Hartley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knox Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I have just started A Feast for Crows by George RR Martin I'm a third way through and finding it a bit boring. Not really much happening and am missing the characters from the previous books. Before I started this I read Mistborn Bk1 - The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson a book I loved. Great story with great charcters and loved the unusual powers they had. Have ordered the rest of series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I am reading News from the front for my WWI class as well as Farewell to the East End for fun. I have also begun Tess of the D'urbervilles at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Just got back from Monmouth and came back with a Kobo Vox It was only £149.99 (cheapest price around at the moment) It's on charge at the moment so will have a play around later and post a review. http://www.whsmith.c...ch/kobovox.aspx So I've had my Vox for almost three weeks now, at first I was fairly pleased with it and was OK too read off. However the touch screen was fairly unresponsive and froze a couple of times. The battery life was on average 2-4 hours, about two weeks in it froze and I reset only to find out all of books had been deleted so had to upload them all again :s. Also it is not ideal to read in only one hand and 90% of the time required both hands. I took the vox back to the shop today and swapped it for a Kobo Touch, which is a lot lighter and easier to hold, hope this one turns out better than the vox, will keep you all posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I've read Quantum of Tweed this morning. Good, fun short story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 My reading mojo completely deserted me taken me ages to Plowright through Small World, but finally done! It was pants and I shouldn't have bothered! Now onto The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao which will tick off Dominican Republic for my world challenge. How are you getting on with this, Alex? I seem to remember a lot of people on here didn't get on with it, but I hope you're enjoying it and that it'll kick-start your mojo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Read one of my Christmas presents this afternoon, a childrens book called The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 How are you getting on with this, Alex? I seem to remember a lot of people on here didn't get on with it, but I hope you're enjoying it and that it'll kick-start your mojo. Not brilliantly! Perhaps that's unfair given I'm only 30 pages in but the writing style isn't my cup of tea at all. if there are notes at the bottom of the page I like them to be short, sharp, snappy and there for a reason, there is a whole separate book of waffle in the notes! I'd be tempted to give up already but I believe it's on the 1001 list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think the notes were what most people didn't like about it. I think it's one the 1001 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I've nearly finished The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton - about 85% through. It's such a good story, so full of mystery and intrigue. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcinthia Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I'm about 1/3 of the way though Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson. Just started Perdita: The Life of Mary Robinson by Paula Byrne which I've been looking forward to reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I've just finished March's Reading Circle book Pied Piper by Nevil Shute. Loved it! I have 45 pages left of the book and I'm really hoping that <br>the emoticon you used is indicative of something!! I read about 100 pages of the book last night in bed, I am hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have managed to read about 4 of the books a bought for my holiday so far and downloaded a couple of new ones. All thanks to siesta we should have them all over the world they are brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Started Raymond E Feist's Silverthorn this morning. Derivative drivel, but it's been on the shelf for years so I thought I'd better get it over and done with All thanks to siesta we should have them all over the world they are brilliant I take mine unofficially. Nobody seems to notice the difference, which is worrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Following a dry spell I have started reading Sebastian Fitzek's 'Splinter'. So far, so intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruska Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 So pleased you enjoyed Study in Scarlet. I think it is a great thriller. As you say, the middle part of the story is very compelling. I hope you enjoy The Scapegoat. I found a copy last year in my local Oxfam and thought it was just brilliant. You need to suspend belief when you read it though. I do find myself asking questions of The Scapegoat and then tell myself to "shut up and go with it!" Du Maurier has never disappointed me in the past, so I'm sure she won't this time. Have just bought The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle on dvd, with Douglas Henshall and Tim McInnerney. Watched it ages ago on tv and loved it. Couldn't resist starting Mark Gatiss' Black Butterfly over the weekend. It was sat on my shelf calling to me, and I really fancied a fun read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm just over 100 pages into Madame Bovary, and hmmm.....not sure whether I like it or not. I'm going to stick with it, but it's not overly enjoyable for me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Following a dry spell I have started reading Sebastian Fitzek's 'Splinter'. So far, so intriguing. I'll be interested to hear what you think of it Chrissy, I just finished "Therapy" and really enjoyed that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Following a dry spell I have started reading Sebastian Fitzek's 'Splinter'. So far, so intriguing. Hope you enjoy it, Chrissy, I quite liked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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