Devi Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well the shelves are built! So all I need to do is name all the books and put them on said shelf. To add to my delight, my illustrated copy of the The Divine Comedy came in the mail today! I believe someone else on the forum has a copy too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I had three books arrive today and they were: The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Tales of the Dying Earth by Jack Vance - this one contains all the books in one and Stiff by Mary Roach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Stiff by Mary Roach One of my favorite non-fiction books ever! The subject matter might seem morbid, but it really is utterly hilarious. Mary Roach knows how to write. I hope you enjoy it and I can't hear your thoughts on the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Big thumbs up for The Crimson Petal & The White, hope you enjoy it Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Now all you need is vodkafan coming over to tell you how great Jack Vance is and then you can be reassured of the greatness of all your newly acquired books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Stiff by Mary Roach Two brilliant books. Stiff is especially hilarious as Frankie says. You wouldn't think such a subject can be so funny, but Mary Roach makes it hysterically so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Ok, I have finally updated my lists in the first post on here, so do please take a look! Most will notice a lot of the books have been from around the forums , if anyone has any suggestions of authors and or books I should add, please do so. I should also note, my series list still needs a tad more work. Edited May 19, 2012 by Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great lists there, Devi! Nice to see David Gemmell getting a mention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Ok, I have finally updated my lists in the first post on here, so do please take a look! Okay, I've come back now to take a new look like you suggested Most will notice a lot of the books have been from around the forums , if anyone has any suggestions of authors and or books I should add, please do so. This place rocks because there are so many great recommendations on here, and there's something for everyone. One of the strong points of the forum is that the tastes of the readers are so varied on here! Books To Check Out: Running with Scissors - Augusten Burroughs The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy The Shocking Inside Story - Ann Rule Green River, Running Red - Ann Rule A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess Dracula - Bram Stoker Shadow Of The Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein Sister - Rosamund Lupton The Summer Without Men - Siri Hustvedt The Stand - Stephen King The Green Mile - Stephen King In Cold Blood - Truman Capote Helter Skelter - Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry These are definitely all great and I recommend them all! There were also a lot of titles on that list which I also have on my TBR or wishlist, but I can't really comment on those because, well, I haven't read them yet I'd love to see you TBR list, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'd love to see you TBR list, though Haha, well I am working on it, just a tad slowly, once it's done it will be up! Great lists there, Devi! Nice to see David Gemmell getting a mention Thanks! I have never read any of his books, at least none of the titles ring a bell. Any recommendations for someone who has never read one of his books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Haha, well I am working on it, just a tad slowly, once it's done it will be up! Well I'm happy to hear that you are working on it and you will set it up at some point. I'll wait patiently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks! I have never read any of his books, at least none of the titles ring a bell. Any recommendations for someone who has never read one of his books? Hmm, well - of the ones I have read so far - I'd go for 'Legend' or 'Sword in the Storm'. 'Legend' was his very first book and it's regarded as a classic. For me, 'Sword in the Storm' is his most accomplished novel that I've read to date. It was one of his later ones, so his writing style had developed by then. I haven't read a bad one by him yet, though, so I don't think you can really go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hmm, well - of the ones I have read so far - I'd go for 'Legend' or 'Sword in the Storm'. 'Legend' was his very first book and it's regarded as a classic. For me, 'Sword in the Storm' is his most accomplished novel that I've read to date. It was one of his later ones, so his writing style had developed by then. I haven't read a bad one by him yet, though, so I don't think you can really go wrong Thank you, I think I will start with his first 'legend' and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) My TBR Pile O' trouble is finished now! It's on the first page for anyone interested. Edited May 20, 2012 by Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Of course we're interested! Popping back to page one to check it out now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wow, that was quick! Hurrah, I finally get to analyze your TBR pile I can definitely see the sci-fi/fantasy influence of the forum on the list At the moment we don't have a lot of books in common, but I found these titles: Death at La Fenice - Donna Leon I Am Legend - Richard Matheson The Suspicions of Mr Whicher or The Murder at Road Hill House- Kate Summerscale I also have them on my TBR and I expect them to be quite good. I'm looking forward to reading your reviews if you get to reading them first Geralds Game - Stephen KingPerfume: Story of a Murderer - Patrick Süskind The Stand - Stephen King Stiff: The Curious Lives Of Human Cadavers - Mary Roach´ I've read these and the last three are all really amazing in their own different ways. Gerald's Game was good too, but there are certain times when it feels like it's not getting anywhere, you just have to persevere and keep on reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I can definitely see the sci-fi/fantasy influence of the forum on the list This is 'A Good Thing' I noticed you've got Cornwell's 'Grail Quest' trilogy on your list, Devi. I'd highly recommend his 'Warlord' trilogy as well, if you haven't read it. I actually much preferred it to the 'Grail Quest' books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Of course we're interested! Popping back to page one to check it out now ... well if you have any recommendations, please do tell! I know my tastes are all over the place, and I'm not sure if people see that as a good or bad thing. Wow, that was quick! Hurrah, I finally get to analyze your TBR pile I can definitely see the sci-fi/fantasy influence of the forum on the list At the moment we don't have a lot of books in common, but I found these titles: I also have them on my TBR and I expect them to be quite good. I'm looking forward to reading your reviews if you get to reading them first I've read these and the last three are all really amazing in their own different ways. Gerald's Game was good too, but there are certain times when it feels like it's not getting anywhere, you just have to persevere and keep on reading I am slowly making my way through everyone's reading blogs, most of the ones I found interesting on yours are still on my 'to check out' list. I actually find a lot of the books you read rather interesting This is 'A Good Thing' I noticed you've got Cornwell's 'Grail Quest' trilogy on your list, Devi. I'd highly recommend his 'Warlord' trilogy as well, if you haven't read it. I actually much preferred it to the 'Grail Quest' books As do your books in your reading blog too Karsa! I haven't read any of his yet, but I do love the sound of the ones I picked up. I shall add the warlord trilogy to my list! Edited May 20, 2012 by Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Some great lists there Devi! Like you I haven't read a lot of those series and really can't wait to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Looking at my books this morning, and it appears I forgot some titles. I was working off my goodreads list when initially setting it all up. I forgot to add: Bram Stoker - Dracula Alistair Maclean - Guns of Navarone Clive Barker - Abarat James Twining - The Gilded Seal Richard Laymon - Savage Now to add them to my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I am slowly making my way through everyone's reading blogs, most of the ones I found interesting on yours are still on my 'to check out' list. I actually find a lot of the books you read rather interesting Aww, thanks for your kind words I forgot to add: Bram Stoker - Dracula I haven't read the other titles, but this one is another great book that I really enjoyed, I hope you like it, too! It's a great classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Great lists Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Great lists Devi Thanks! I just need to remember to keep on updating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks! I just need to remember to keep on updating it. hehe thats half the problem, I'm forever updating mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) I think karsa Orlong might be proud of this list! The Haul Report: The Lions of al-Rassan - Guy Gavriel Kay The Fall of Hyperion - Dan Simmons (sequal to Hyperion) Dune Messiah - Frank Herbert The Priests of PSI - Frank Herbert The Coming of the King - Nokolai Tolstoy and lastly The Wheel of Time Series - Robert Jordan: Eye of the World Great Hunt Dragon Reborn I just can't stay away from the sci-fi & fantasy section! Edited May 26, 2012 by Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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