Abcinthia Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I just finished The Confession of Katherine Howard. I am now about to start The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. My first Agatha Christie novel.
Chrissy Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I am now about to start The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. My first Agatha Christie novel. Ooo, this is a good one to start with! I have just finished Sebastian Fitzek's 'Splinter'. As twisty turny as 'Therapy', but with a somewhat more disconcerting feel to it. I'm not sure exactly what I thought of it, although I can say that I'm glad I read it.
chaliepud Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Ooo, this is a good one to start with! I have just finished Sebastian Fitzek's 'Splinter'. As twisty turny as 'Therapy', but with a somewhat more disconcerting feel to it. I'm not sure exactly what I thought of it, although I can say that I'm glad I read it. Thanks Chrissy, I'll push it a little further up the wish list!
Chrissy Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks Chrissy, I'll push it a little further up the wish list! I would send you my copy - but I kindled it. Sowwy.
chaliepud Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I would send you my copy - but I kindled it. Sowwy. That's a sweet thought, thanks. There's a good chance I'm going to get a Kindle for my birthday, so maybe I'll download it too!
Fruska Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Finished Black Butterfly by Mark Gatiss last night. A really fun read and quite a page turner! Continuing with: Horse Sense for People - Monty Roberts John Jasper's Secret - struggled through the first chapter, and I hope it picks up The Scapegoat - Daphne Du Maurier Born To Run
Kidsmum Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Despite being really busy decorating I've still managed to keep up with my reading in the evenings & I've only got just over 100 pages to go in The Plains of Passage Jean M Auel although I've enjoyed it I'm looking forward to reading something different as it's a bit of a doorstopper.
Ruth Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Less than 100 pages of Madame Bovary, and I'd say it's....okay. Meh! Not awful, not brilliant. Have had a few bargains from charity shops this week: Bogart by A M Sperber (this has been on my wishlist for ages, and I was lucky to get it for 95p, and in good condition too). Last Dance With Valentino, by Daisy Waugh (ummed and ahhed about this, but for the small price I paid, I thought it was worth taking the chance. Also, the lovely cover seduced me into buying it). Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes (heard so many good things about it, saw it in the local charity shop, so jumped at it).
chaliepud Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes (heard so many good things about it, saw it in the local charity shop, so jumped at it). I thought it was fabulous Ruth, and friends who have read it have thought the same, I hope you do too! :-))
Timstar Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Started reading Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman. His Dark Materials was in the top 5 of a lot of 'best books' guides, including the Guardian 100.
chaliepud Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Finished I am the Messenger (Markus Zusak), it was a quirky read, funny but with a lot of feeling, the ending was a little disappointing but his interesting writing style made it so worth it, lots of quirky similes that made me smile! :-)
Chrissy Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Started reading Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman. His Dark Materials was in the top 5 of a lot of 'best books' guides, including the Guardian 100. One of my favourite series of books. Enjoy.
Timstar Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 One of my favourite series of books. Enjoy. first one is great so far! whizzing through it
Janet Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I've acquired two new books this week - The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht which is my March Book Club book and The War of the Worlds by H G Wells which my Mum bought me today to cheer me up.
Sofia Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Finished A Million Little Pieces by James Frey......no idea what to read next :/
Devi Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I got the 'the complete and uncut edition of Stephen king's the stand' for $2 at my local book barn! It's one of my many TBR books on my list. This will be my first book I have read of his, but I have seen a couple of the movies some of his other books got turned into. Edited March 3, 2012 by Devi
green Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Started The Buried Circle by Jenni Mills last night. It's set in Avebury in 1938 and 2005,and yep the standing stones are leading characters!
chesilbeach Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Decided to take a break from Moonwalking With Einstein, so I started a YA book this morning - Siren by Tricia Rayburn. Pretty good so far
Abcinthia Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I finished The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Now currently reading The Family Fang. And I bought 4 books today despite telling myself I wouldn't.
chaliepud Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I couldn't decide what to read next so I let my 11 year old daughter choose for me, she chose The Art of Racing in the Rain, judging by the recent fab reviews on here it was a great choice, I'll start it tonight!
Devi Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 I couldn't help myself, I went back to the book barn today, I only had 10mins browsing before it closed yesterday. I came out with five books: Peter Robb - Midnight In Sicily David Whitley - Children of the Lost Bernard Cornwell - Harlequin vagabond Theodore Judson - Fitzpatrick's War G.M. Hague - Voices of Evil all for $14
bobblybear Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 I couldn't decide what to read next so I let my 11 year old daughter choose for me, she chose The Art of Racing in the Rain, judging by the recent fab reviews on here it was a great choice, I'll start it tonight! You have such a great read ahead of you, chaliepud. Being a dog owner, I know you will love it. I plan on re-reading it very soon (even though I only read it about a month ago), as it's just such a wonderful story. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
Timstar Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 I couldn't help myself, I went back to the book barn today, I only had 10mins browsing before it closed yesterday. I came out with five books: Peter Robb - Midnight In Sicily David Whitley - Children of the Lost Bernard Cornwell - Harlequin vagabond Theodore Judson - Fitzpatrick's War G.M. Hague - Voices of Evil all for $14 not bad!! Harlequin and Vagabond are the first two of a trilogy though... did they come in one book?
Devi Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) not bad!! Harlequin and Vagabond are the first two of a trilogy though... did they come in one book? Yes they did, and I didn't know they were apart of a trilogy! Do you happen to know what the last book is called? Edited March 4, 2012 by Devi
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