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Jan 07, 2015 12:27AM
They've not been too bad, Susan, but the 630am starts have been a shock to the system for me! :(
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Emma wrote: "I finished the Miniaturist yesterday and really enjoyed it. It could make quite a good group read, but I think I'll have to hold of nominating it for a few months. It seems to still be fairly expen..."I'll be interested to read what you make of Us, Emma. One of my friends recommended David Nichols to me, but I haven't had a chance to read any of his books.
I read One Day and saw the movie . I hope you like Us a lot more than I like One Day.
I'm glad you liked it. It was an easy read but I couldn't relate to the main characters and found them annoying. I hated the ending . Us does sound interesting . I might give it a try
I loathed the ending of One Day, and found it unnecessary and gratuitous. Until I saw the movie, and the message hit home. I was obviously a bit slow on the uptake when I read the book but it's in the title. Don't leave things until 'one day'. It might not happen. I view the book differently now.
That makes two of us lol. I know I cried T the end of the movie . The book just made me mad
Colleen wrote: "I'm glad you liked it. It was an easy read but I couldn't relate to the main characters and found them annoying. I hated the ending . Us does sound interesting . I might give it a try"Colleen, your description of One Day sounds just like Us, which I recently read and reviewed. Emma, I shall be interested to see what you think of it.
Allan wrote: "I have abandoned a book for only about the third time in recent memory, the audio version of Augustus proving impossible for me to follow-too many similar sounding Latin names-I fou..."Allan - glad to know I am not the only person here who sometimes has problems with audiobooks. I gave up on the Luminaries and returned it. In general, I find mysteries/thrillers the easiest to follow on audio, but certainly have enjoyed a variety of books.
I am currently reading 2 books Sara lent me. Elijah of Buxton which is a book for younger readers and McSweeneys #46 which are 13 translated Latin American mystery stories.
Why did u give up on the luminaries Barbara? It's the feb read for another group I pop in on and alot have given up on it
Do you think though,Emma, that he couldn't have gone for an easy ending with that title, and he always intended for it to have a message?
I do wonder if the common usage of 'One day I'll do...whatever' was the inspiration behind the book, and the intent was to push the message 'don't wait'.
Re David Nicholls, I have to say that I've read and loved all three of his previous novels, and have 'Us' on my shelves good to go, having bought it more or less on release. I'm holding on to it because I heard that Amsterdam features somewhere in the novel, and I want to have some location specific reading material when we head there next month, but I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
Emma wrote: "@Isabella Maybe. It would certainly be something to ask if you ever have the chance."Good thinking, Emma! I must look out for one of those Q&A sessions
At the moment there is little time for reading so audio books have come into their own. I have finished A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf and Graeme Greene's The Third Man. I was delighted to see that Adrian McKinty's I Hear the Sirens in the Street was available from the library so that is up next. My ereader goes everywhere but the only reason I have made little progress with Off the Voortrekker Road is shortage of time.
Seraphina wrote: "Why did u give up on the luminaries Barbara? It's the feb read for another group I pop in on and alot have given up on it"I was listening to the audiobook and just couldn't follow it. I got lost as to where it was set and who was who. It might make a better read though at over 800 pages I am not sure I want to invest the time in a book that doesn't grab me.
I am reading Elijah of Buxton a(n) historical novel for younger readers that won the Newbury Award, but it just isn't grabbing me. But as I am more than halfway done, I will finish it. I was at the hairdresser and it took forever, and I had nothing else to read. Also, as it is related to what I teach, it makes sense to persevere.
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Sara wrote: "I'm sorry I steered you wrong by recommending Elijah Barbara. I really enjoyed it."I think it is worthwhile reading Newbury winners. I expected more to happen in the story though.
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"Well that was a doozie of a book to begin my 2015 reading year with. It was definitely the kind of book that works on a slow burn...much like the schemes of Locke Lamora and the Gray King. It several unexpected twists and had some of the best politic intrigue I've seen in a fantasy novel outside of Game of Thrones and the Kushiel's Dart trilogy. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention that the author does a great job of describing food. At several points I found my tongue tingling at the meals describe by Lynch. I can't wait to discuss this one in fantasy book group tonight."
I hope to finish book:Great Expectations|2623] this weekend, now that I have time to read the physical(in addition to just listening to the audio version while
at the gym. I've also dipped into the first issue of the literary magazine subscription I received for Christmas, Lapham's Quarterly: Foreigners.
Glad you liked it Sara. I bought the next two books in the series this week so looking forward to seeing where he goes with Locke ☺
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by Sue Grafton
I enjoyed the ten short stories. The thirteen autobiographical stories were sad and depressing, although they do explain the author's outlook.
I have been reading and enjoying Sue Grafton's alphabet series since 1995. Now that I have read this book, I can better understand Kinsey Millhone and how much of Sue Grafton is part of her.
I'm just finishing up John Sclazi's Ghost Brigades , The second part of The Old Man War series. TV series is starting soon enough on SciFi. In this a doctor turns traitor against humanity but they find a copy of his mind on a computer , clone him as an elite super soldier and implant the mind to see what happens and send him off to kill aliens. I think it might be a good one for Susan ☺Might nominate it next month. When I finish it I'll possibly start Firefight by Brandon Sanderson then I'm taking part in a buddy read on my other groupof The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss which Kevin recommended to me. ( Jump in on the discusdion over there Kevin if you want)
On top of the Rogues anthology its quite an imaginative selection .
Thomas, I had not heard of this book and now, thanks to you, I will have to add it to my TBR pile. I love Kinsey Milhone and have read the entire series. I love that her best friend is the 80 plus baker. Paul, I almost lost my breakfast. :)
Sorry Susan ☺Hope i didnt ruin anything nice.
I think I might Paul. I think you will enjoy it/hope you don't hate it :).
Its right up my street Kevin so I think I'll enjoy it. I want to read this without trying the short story in the anthology. I'll go in with no ideas ☺Pretty much my approach to daily life
I was actually about to say the same thing. You will need some context in order to get more out of the Bast short story in Rogues. I just joined that group now Paul. I hope you don't mind me cramping your style... :)
The more the merrier Kevin ☺The buddy read doesnt start til the 16th so I'll get through a few books before hand
Audio books are my salvation just now. My fourth this year is What Is Left the Daughter by Howard Norman. I had not heard of it until it appeared in my library catalogue but Barbara gave it 5* which is recommendation enough :) This version isn't in the Goodreads system so I must make sure to get it added.
Slight change of direction on my reading but I'm going to start Plague by CC Humphreys . Its a murder mystery set during the 1665 plague of London. I've enjoyed everything else I've read by the author so should be good.Susan , This one might actually be up your street ☺
I'm also going to read The Charmed Realm by Paul Kidby. Its a graphic novel I funded through a kickstarter because I'm a huge fan of Kidby's artwork.
Slumps happen sadly. I know a few friends hitting terrible slumps. One probably read 100 bookd in 2013 and managed 30 last year. Its great to have them end
I have moments like that Fiona, I can read a few books quite quickly and then take an age over 1 or 2. Peaks and troughs.
Have just finished Dissident Gardens which I struggled with. Moving onto One of my secret Santa gifts(thank you Heather) The LuminariesA big read for a quiet month January
Curious to see how that one goes for you. Its an intimidating size book
I'm two thirds through The Awakening of Miss Prim. It's an enjoyable read even if the eponymous Miss Prim can be a bit annoying at times. It is the type of book where not much happens but that's not really the point. It's a bookish book set in a town that time hasn't been allowed to encroach upon too much. It suits the weather and time of year, you want to just curl up in a big armchair and enjoy it for a few hours.
I will let you know how it goes Paul, I know a few people who couldn't get into it so we'll see. I've wanted to read it for a while now.
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Theresa wrote: "Audio books are my salvation just now. My fourth this year is What Is Left the Daughter by Howard Norman. I had not heard of it until it appeared in my library catalog..."I read it in 2011 so don't remember a lot but remember I was glad I had picked it up in the library.
Fiona - I can't imagine having a reading slump but have to say that it is GR that definitely pushes me. Before GR, I depended on recommendations from friends, the Washington Post Sunday book section (now defunct) and reviews on National Public Radio. This is a great community and has really expanded my reading life.
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My review https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Ive been blasting through books ever since I discovered this site over Christmas, I expect to hit a slump soon :( I'm very much enjoying myself, although I have chosen books I know Ill enjoy, Stone's Fall This was my favourite one so far, plenty of mystery and plenty of twists
Sounds a worthwhile read . I studied under one of the scientists who won a Nobel prize for the IPCC climate change report with Al Gore and its definitely a complex issue that more people should read about. Good to see a decent accessible book out there.
Stones Fall sounds like a decent read Neil
I've just added Stone's Fall to my TBR.
Reading Stephen Fry's first autobiography and as much as I passionately love the man, it is just a tiresome and boring read. I switched off completely at one point and couldn't really tell you much about its happenings so far. I think I might not bother finishing it to be honest, there's better things to be doing!
I found that when I tried a different Stephen Fry book. It was painful to be honest and I gave uo early on.
It just lacks the spirit that can only be achieved by his actual presence and voice. His wit does transfer well onto paper.
I found that as well. Restore your faith in the man by listening to him read Harry Potter ☺
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