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Ryan wrote: "So I finished The Narrow Road to the Deep North. I gave it three stars and wouldn't be surprised if my review was shortlisted for next year's Booker."If I were a Booker judge, I'd vote for it!
Ryan wrote: "So I finished The Narrow Road to the Deep North. I gave it three stars and wouldn't be surprised if my review was shortlisted for next year's Booker."Good review Ryan :)
Brenda wrote: "I just finished The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly - I haven't read a Reilly in quite awhile, and I had forgotten the full-on action packed race from start to f..."Can't wait to see what you think Brenda - I remember being excited to get into this one and I've never read anything by him before!
I am just about to start The First Discworld Novels: The Colour of Magic and the Light Fantastic which will be my first Terry Pratchett :)
Ooh, Angela, you have a treat in store! Love Terry Pratchett!
I read a few Pratchett books last year for the first time. I really enjoyed the Bromeliad trilogy and thought the gnomes were cute, but then moved straight on to one of the Discworld books (I got The last continent for free so tried it out). I struggled a bit with the Last Continent and my ex, who worships Pratchett, suggested I should have kept reading some of his kids/youth books to get used to his writing before moving on to his adult ones. I'm not a huge adult fantasy fan though so it's not a genre I'm necessarily used to reading. Just sharing in case you find the Discworld series a bit hard to digest like I did :)
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The Bromeliad Trilogy by Terry Pratchett
The Last Continent
Angela wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I just finished The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly - I haven't read a Reilly in quite awhile, and I had forgotten the full-on action packed race ..."Uh oh Angela! You're about to fall in love with a very long series!
I've only read about half of them but my favourites are Wyrd Sisters and Reaper Man.
I'm reading this at the moment
and enjoying immensely. I've not read anything of this theme, 1946 where Aussie war brides are crossing the ocean to England to meet their men. I'm sure lots of you have though. It's interesting, isn't it? I'd never heard of 'Not wanted don't come'. How awful!!
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Suzanne wrote: "I'm reading this at the moment and enjoying immensely. I've not read anything of this theme, 1946 where Aussie war brides are crossing the ocean to England to..."Sounds good Suzanne! I don't think I've read anything either. UK women going to America to marry US soldiers but not Aussies going to the UK.
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His early Disc world books are much better than the later ones which get a bit heavy. Also if you start at the beginning you know the characters better. But you do have to share his sense of humour otherwise they may come across as silly.
For people reading the Discworld series, here's a map that helps figure out the flow. I find myself passing this out a lot even though I haven't read them.http://io9.com/how-to-read-terry-prat...
Hope it helps.
I'm reading Chocolat by Joanne Harris. It's a rather enchanting book that I'm really enjoying. It reminds me a bit of Sarah Addison Allen's books.
Phrynne wrote: "Teaghan wrote: "I read a few Pratchett books last year for the first time. I really enjoyed the Bromeliad trilogy and thought the gnomes were cute, but then moved straight on to one of the Discworl..."Funny you should say that Phrynne about sense of humour. I would say you also have to be in the mood. As a fan of Phantom of the Opera I read and chuckled my way through Maskerade then went to read another Pratchett book and came to a dead halt. Haven't read one since and it's not like I don't have opportunity. We have a whole shelf of them as DH is a fan. Maybe one day I will pick up another.
Well I started it today and am enjoying it so far :o) It's kind of reminding me a little of Dune although a lot more light-hearted and witty. Thanks for the map Sarah!
Sally wrote: "M.C. wrote: "I actually have a bit of a soft spot for Perrin, but I do look forward to the Mat and Rand chapters. One of my biggest issues is with the female characters, I really have trouble liki..."I feel like he was trying really hard to make sure the female characters played a central heroic part and weren't the stereotypical damsel in distress. In that respect it worked, but most turned out unlikeable, I am a fan of Aviendha but.
I am really looking forward to the last books, I love the way the story is going, and I am a really big fan of Sanderson's work.
Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Teaghan wrote: "I read a few Pratchett books last year for the first time. I really enjoyed the Bromeliad trilogy and thought the gnomes were cute, but then moved straight on to one..."I don't like all the books myself. Love books which Death and his family stars in , and the witches but the city watch books leave me cold - Hubby loves the City watch ones
Sally906 wrote: "Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Teaghan wrote: "I read a few Pratchett books last year for the first time. I really enjoyed the Bromeliad trilogy and thought the gnomes were cute, but then moved strai..."I like nearly everything Pratchett. I like the city watch (Vimes is one of my favourite characters), the witches and all their offshoots, Death, Susan, and I'm currently reading The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30).
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Phrynne wrote: "Death is my favourite. I like Susan too so Hogfather is one of my favourites. The movie is good too."It is!
Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Death is my favourite. I like Susan too so Hogfather is one of my favourites. The movie is good too."It is!"
I SO agree :)
Sarah wrote: "I'm reading Chocolat by Joanne Harris. It's a rather enchanting book that I'm really enjoying. It reminds me a bit of Sarah Addison Allen's books. Chocolat (Chocolat, #1) by Joanne Harris ..."I love Chocolat although I was not a fan of #2 The Lollipop Shoes also known as The Girl with No Shadow and have not read #3 Peaches for Father Francis although I will get round to it eventually.
I'm sure you are looking forward to First Frost being released later this month if you are a Sarah Addison Allen fan.
Finished rereading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and loved every minute of it. Might break up the series with one of my Christmas books, Before I Go To Sleep
I've got Perdido Street Station on my read list for this year. I can't believe I've never read anything by China Miéville. I've been meaning to for years.
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I'm bumping this up my TBR list at once. I can't understand why I have left it so long to read it after enjoying Perdido Street Station so much!
Started The Passion of ArtemisiaSusan Vreeland; a character based on the artist Artemisia Gentilesch, 1593-1653.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Started The Passion of ArtemisiaSusan Vreeland; a character based on the artist Artemisia Gentilesch, 1593-1653."I've heard of this book, a couple of my online buddies have read it and recommended it to me. Will be interested in what you think :)
I actually studied her at High School as I did Art Appreciation as an elective subject and she was a Baroque period painter.
Currently reading and enjoying
despite the white roses on the cover. I hate white flowers.If one dares poke its head up in our garden it is pulled out as a weed.
Dale wrote: "Currently reading and enjoying despite the white roses on the cover. I hate white flowers.If one dares poke its head up in our garden it is pulled out as a weed."Dale...what's going on with the white flowers? ^~^
Julie,I just like coloured flowers especially blue and purple. But really anything that is a colour. I'm not a fan of white for anything and don't wear it either. The one exception being when it is with red for my Sydney Swans and even then the white is minimal.
I love how Dale sets a standard in her garden.
I am currently reading War Brides by Helen Bryan and I have just finished The Light between Oceans by M L Stedman . I read this because its been made into a movie and parts of it were filmed in Tasmania. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it, but it's definitely still in my head.
Dale wrote: "Julie,I just like coloured flowers especially blue and purple. But really anything that is a colour. I'm not a fan of white for anything and don't wear it either. The one exception being when it is..."Well good for you choosing a book covered in white flowers, they do have some of the most exquisite perfumes in their range. :)
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War Brides by Helen Bryan
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Joss wrote: "I forgot to link them sorry......."I loved The Light Between Oceans, looking foward to the movie.
Ryan wrote: "I love how Dale sets a standard in her garden."Thanks Ryan.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "Julie,I just like coloured flowers especially blue and purple. But really anything that is a colour. I'm not a fan of white for anything and don't wear it either. The one exception bei..."Have to say if we are talking perfume Julie, I don't think anything can beat Sweet Peas or The Mr Lincoln rose.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Joss wrote: "I forgot to link them sorry......."I loved The Light Between Oceans, looking foward to the movie."
Great book. Be interesting to see what the movie turns out like, Joss.
I just started
The Birth of the Pill: How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution. So far it's pretty interesting.I'm also reading
The Suicide Collectors by David Oppegaard.
Dale wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "Julie,I just like coloured flowers especially blue and purple. But really anything that is a colour. I'm not a fan of white for anything and don't wear it either. The o..."Ahhh Sweet Peas!! You might have a point there Dale! ...and Freesias and Wallflowers and oh don't get me started ;)
...and my favourite winter flowers Stock mmmmm. Oh and Osmanthus...they're only "whitish".
Dale wrote: "Currently reading and enjoying despite the white roses on the cover. I hate white flowers.If one dares poke its head up in our garden it is pulled out as a weed."Poor white flowers! What about gardenias, jasmine and orange blossom Dale? All gorgeous scents but white flowers.
Ah. Orange blossom... I love that scent.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "Julie,I just like coloured flowers especially blue and purple. But really anything that is a colour. I'm not a fan of white for anything and don't wear it ..."Oh yes, stocks are gorgeous too. For some reason though I never seem to be able to grow them properly, but then I am not much of a gardener.
Carolyn wrote: "Dale wrote: "Currently reading and enjoying despite the white roses on the cover. I hate white flowers.If one dares poke its head up in our garden it is pulled out as ..."Sorry Carolyn, I don't like the perfume of any of them. In fact gardenias make me feel ill. I'm strange I know.
I like gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossom, but they can be a bit strong. Not overpowering but I definitely notice them in a perfume.
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