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sparkymarky
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rofl did u learn anything debs...? lol
now starting the complete robin hobb farseers cycle of 9 books so thatr'll keep me busy......wanted something warm n familiar after 13th tale and reading assassins apprentice again with the young fitz chivalry trying to survive in the Royal court as an illigetimate child admist political upheaval is like returning to the comfort of an old friend-he is one of my favcourite characters of all time even though i've read this book like 4 times i'm still reallyu enjoying going back to this familiar world..... |
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Am intrigued to know what happened in the men's loos now 
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sparkymarky
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| now u know what us blokes go through-you lot complain about ques at least your loos don't normally stink of urine and u have to wade through puddles to get where you're going...ew ew ewwww |
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heathera
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I don't normally post on this section, but this month I've actually managed to get some reading done!
I Don't Mean to be Rude But... - Simon Cowell (annoying at the start, moderately interesting in the middle and so awful at the end I skipped the last chapter!)
A Gathering Light - Jennifer Donnelly (excellent)
The Careful Use of Compliments - Alexander McCall Smith (I love his books!)
Just about to start The Good Husband of Zebra Drive also by Alexander McCall Smith, which should take me to the end of the month.
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Finished The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud, and it turns out that I didn't guess the ending, so that was good. Am about to start All Quiet on the Western Front.
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I loved the Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud! So far I've read:
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen
The Terracotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell
Am now reading Phantom of the Opera
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heathera
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I've surpassed myself this month... I've finished The Good Husband of Zebra Drive and now onto The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri. As I still have a week to go until the end of the month I'm hoping to have this one finished too. I'm so pleased to be back into my reading and enjoying some good books! 
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| heathera wrote: | | I've surpassed myself this month... I've finished The Good Husband of Zebra Drive and now onto The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri. As I still have a week to go until the end of the month I'm hoping to have this one finished too. I'm so pleased to be back into my reading and enjoying some good books! |
I know what you mean, I haven't read as much over the past few months but this month seems to have gathered a bit of pace. I've got quite a good collection together on my TBR so I feel really encouraged!
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heathera
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Daniela-26 wrote:
| Quote: | | I know what you mean, I haven't read as much over the past few months but this month seems to have gathered a bit of pace. I've got quite a good collection together on my TBR so I feel really encouraged! |
I've had so much on my tbr list, many of which have been unread on my bookshelf for the last 12-18 months! I'm feeling really motivated to get through a good chunk of them over the next few months, then I can justify getting some new ones....!! 
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I couldn't finish Phantom of the Opera. I knew I would struggle becasuse I never can get into a book when I have seen the film. It was well written but my mind kept wandering, and I hate not giving a book my full attention!
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Here are the books I've read this month;
A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens (7/10)
Emperor: Death of Kings – Conn Iggulden (8/10)
A Gathering Light - Jennifer Donnelly (9/10)
Sabriel – Garth Nix (7/10)
Skeleton Key – Anthony Horowitz (7/10)
A Call to Arms – Allan Mallinson (8/10)
The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini (7/10)
Four Days in June – Iain Gale (7/10).
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miranda
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| miranda wrote: | 'Small Island' by Andrea Levy - finished - loved it.
'The Book Thief' by Marcus Zusack - I started this last year, and have just got round to finishing it! It is a brilliant read btw all about the power of words - for good or otherwise.
Mister Pip - finished - really enjoyed this one too!
Marley and Me by john Grogan - I enjoyed this light-hearted, quick read!
Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie - wasn't too keen on this. It is a teen fiction, but was a bit predictable.
Not sure what to read next tho! |
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White Cargo by Felicity Kendal - read this for my Reading Group. The story of Felicity Kendal's life - written more like a novel and full of beautiful descriptions of her childhood in India.
The Naming Of Eliza Quinn by Carol Birch - the story of an American woman who inherits a cottage in Ireland. Told through different generations of her family, going back to the Famine. Excellent story and beautifully written.
Sula by Toni Morrison - loved this very short novel - I'm not surprised she was awarded the Nobel Prize.
The Mother and Daughter Diaries by Clare Shaw - Advance Reading Copy sent to me by the publisher. Written in diary form - chick lit - wasnt impressed and didnt finish it.
The Outsiders by S E Hinton - a classic story of teenage gangs written for young adults. Enjoyed this very much and cant believe I hadnt read it before. It's hard to believe that Hinton was only 16 when she wrote this. I'd like to see the film now.
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech - a wonderful little book aimed at school children incorporating poetry with a moral tale. Beautiful!
The Righteous Men by Sam Bourne - read this for the Leeds Reading Group. Initially struggled with it, and I thought it was a little long-winded in the middle but thought the second half was much better.
Trespass by Valerie Martin - really enjoyed this, quite dark and unlikeable characters but a great read.
Before I Die by Jenny Downham - Another moving, emotional but excellent read.
Mr Pip by Lloyd Jones - I was a little let down by this one really. The concept of the story and the morals behind it are excellent but I wasnt too keen on the writing style and by the end chapters was a bit fed up with the main character.
Let Me Go by Helga Schneider - True account of a woman whose Mother left during the war to join the Nazis and work in the concentration camps. This is the account of the time they met up again many years later. So very sad in parts with some explicit detail about things that happened in the camps.
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue - My favourite read of this month. Follows the story of a young girl in 1760s London and Monmouth, excellent historical detail, funny, a bit dirty - I didnt want it to end. In my view this is far far superior to Crimson Petal.
The Cats Of Moon Cottage by Marilyn Edwards - From the Mobile Library. I read this beautiful book on the Train to Manchester and cried twice. The author's account of introducing a kitten to her older cat - their lives and escapades. Very very sad in parts but still a wonderful read.
The Frightened Man by Ken Cameron - Advance Reading Copy for Waterstones review. A murder mystery set in early 1900s London. Not really my cup of tea, an easy enough read but I wasnt keen on the writing style, the characters or the complicated plot line.
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin - A very unusual story about a sixteen year old girl who is dead and has gone to 'Elsewhere'. Very well written, a great idea and concept which really makes you think about life and what is important.
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Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue - I liked this one as well, I think I would put it on a par with Crimson.
The Cats of Moon Cottages author lives about 5 miles from where I live. I don't know her. Have you seen her web site? It has links to pics of her and her cats. http://www.thecatsofmooncottage.co.uk/. |
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miranda
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| annecater wrote: | White Cargo by Felicity Kendal - read this for my Reading Group. The story of Felicity Kendal's life - written more like a novel and full of beautiful descriptions of her childhood in India.
The Naming Of Eliza Quinn by Carol Birch - the story of an American woman who inherits a cottage in Ireland. Told through different generations of her family, going back to the Famine. Excellent story and beautifully written.
Sula by Toni Morrison - loved this very short novel - I'm not surprised she was awarded the Nobel Prize. I loved this one too! Have you read any others by her? 'Beloved' is one of my all time favs and I liked 'The Bluest Eye' too, but wasn't keen on 'Paradise'
The Mother and Daughter Diaries by Clare Shaw - Advance Reading Copy sent to me by the publisher. Written in diary form - chick lit - wasnt impressed and didnt finish it.
The Outsiders by S E Hinton - a classic story of teenage gangs written for young adults. Enjoyed this very much and cant believe I hadnt read it before. It's hard to believe that Hinton was only 16 when she wrote this. I'd like to see the film now. Another of my favs, I teach it every year and I am still not bored with it - kids love it!
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech - a wonderful little book aimed at school children incorporating poetry with a moral tale. Beautiful!
The Righteous Men by Sam Bourne - read this for the Leeds Reading Group. Initially struggled with it, and I thought it was a little long-winded in the middle but thought the second half was much better.
Trespass by Valerie Martin - really enjoyed this, quite dark and unlikeable characters but a great read. I have 'Property' on my tbr
Before I Die by Jenny Downham - Another moving, emotional but excellent read.
Mr Pip by Lloyd Jones - I was a little let down by this one really. The concept of the story and the morals behind it are excellent but I wasnt too keen on the writing style and by the end chapters was a bit fed up with the main character. I agree - liked it, but didn't think it was WOW!
Let Me Go by Helga Schneider - True account of a woman whose Mother left during the war to join the Nazis and work in the concentration camps. This is the account of the time they met up again many years later. So very sad in parts with some explicit detail about things that happened in the camps.
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue - My favourite read of this month. Follows the story of a young girl in 1760s London and Monmouth, excellent historical detail, funny, a bit dirty - I didnt want it to end. In my view this is far far superior to Crimson Petal.
The Cats Of Moon Cottage by Marilyn Edwards - From the Mobile Library. I read this beautiful book on the Train to Manchester and cried twice. The author's account of introducing a kitten to her older cat - their lives and escapades. Very very sad in parts but still a wonderful read.
The Frightened Man by Ken Cameron - Advance Reading Copy for Waterstones review. A murder mystery set in early 1900s London. Not really my cup of tea, an easy enough read but I wasnt keen on the writing style, the characters or the complicated plot line.
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin - A very unusual story about a sixteen year old girl who is dead and has gone to 'Elsewhere'. Very well written, a great idea and concept which really makes you think about life and what is important. |
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I read 11 books in January:
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak - just brilliant.
Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly - didn't like it.
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami - I enjoyed it though it's not my usual cup of tea.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse - really liked this one.
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - another one I loved.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - I didn't like it as much as some of his others, but it was still great.
Paradise by Toni Morrison - not as good as Beloved
Rabbit Run by John Updike - didn't like this either
Righteous Men by Sam Bourne - good but not really my thing.
Savage Garden by Mark Mills - a bit slow
Sixth Lamentation by William Brodrick - I really enjoyed it.
Unfortunately though I bought or swapped 14 books, so my new years resolution to tackle my tbr hasn't gone too well!
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| Amie wrote: | I read 11 books in January:
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak - just brilliant. must read this it is one of my favourite films.
Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly - didn't like it. I am struggling with this one.
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami - I enjoyed it though it's not my usual cup of tea.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse - really liked this one. I enjoyed this as well
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - another one I loved. This I wasn't keen on.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - I didn't like it as much as some of his others, but it was still great.
Paradise by Toni Morrison - not as good as Beloved
Rabbit Run by John Updike - didn't like this either
Righteous Men by Sam Bourne - good but not really my thing.
Savage Garden by Mark Mills - a bit slow
Sixth Lamentation by William Brodrick - I really enjoyed it. Liked this and have his next book - Gardens of the Dead I think it is called.
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