Just finished/Just started (what book are you reading now?) 2015

[Jazzy]

In the past few days I have just finished:

1.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future by Michael J. Fox
2.The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket
3.Cheaters, The Who What When Where and Why of Cheating by Tonja Ayers
4. Math City by Ahmad Amani
5. The Lady With The Little Dog and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov
6. 1914 and Other Poems by Rupert Brooke
7. The Book Thief by Martin Zusak
8. Meerkats for kids by John Davidson
9. Fart Book: The Little Girl that Couldn't Stop Farting by Geryn Childress

I'm currently reading:
1. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
2. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
3. Posthumous: The Lives and Deaths of Hannah Franklin by James Davidson
4. The Secret Letters of Marilyn Monroe and Jacqueline Kennedy
5. Holy Terrors by Arthur Machen (by mistake, i meant to read something else)
6. Jewish as a Second Language by Molly Katz
7. The Ultimate Book of Jewish Jokes by David Minkoff
8. The Unpublished Works of a Lifelong Librarian 1960-2005 by Bessie Mary Dzielski
9. Boy Wonder: My Life in Tights by Burt Ward
10. The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket
11. I Want it Now! A Memoir of Life on the Set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Julie Dawn Cole
12. The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kyd
13. The Adventures of Tintin - The 7 Crystal Balls by Hergé
14. Les Adventures de Tintin - Les 7 Boules de Cristal by Hergé
15. A Beat Love Affair in Letters, 1957-1958 Door Wide Open - Jack Kerouac & Joyce Johnson
16. Shoot the Piano Player by David Goodis
17. How to Teach Physics To Your Dog by Chad Orzel

and i'm currently also looking for a good copy of Hamlet - any recommendations?

[Linda]

I finished and thought it was very good. Very emotional in parts too.

I have started. . The Critical Path by D.J. Johnson

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

My current lying-in-bed read:

[Michael]

Frenchie wrote: "I have just finished and
which were both good short stories. Totally different stories.
Both 5 stars from ..."

The Scream of Angels is an excellent read, one of my top 5 for 2013.

[Michael]

I've just finished and it was simply a fantastic horror read:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto which is off to an excellent start.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Just Finished The Old Man And Mr Smith by Peter Ustinov

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


With Peter Ustinov being extremely accomplished at everything he touched, actor, dramatist, screen designer, author etc, etc (the list of his talents is endless), I was expecting a good read, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. The story is about God (the Old Man) and the Devil (Mr. Smith) deciding to become mortal on earth for a while, whilst becoming re-acquainted with each other and 'burying the hatchet'. The story was funny, thought-provoking, and interesting, bringing into the equation some concepts of how, perhaps, this pair would be treated during their stay. Not too sure what genre I would put it in, as it has so many strings to it's bow.



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Just started

My Granny Writes Erotica 2 by Rosen Trevithick

Hoping you're right Michael!

[♕ ❤ ♕ Princess pink diamonds posh bird LINZY.x.♕ ❤ ♕]

Just finished
Home Front Girls
Just started
Marilyn's Red Diary

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Just went to have a peek to see if you'd reviewed Home Front Girls - I can see you've given it 5*, which seems to be a popular rating - except for one 1* who criticises it quite mercilessly - saying she'd read better in high school. What did you think of the writing style Linz???.

[Linda]

I finished . The Critical Path and did find it quite an interesting read. It was about a young man dealing with the fallout and his emotions after being attacked and raped.

I also finished . The Soul Fixer. A great story and kept me up reading into the early morning to find out the ending.

I also finished . The Summer I Died and my goodness what a book. I was on tenterhooks reading this and at times it was so gruesome I wanted to put it down but couldn't as I just had to know what was happening. I ran a gamut of emotions on this one. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes horror. Not for the squeamish!

I have started to read . Write About Me. Which is of to a great start.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

From what you said about The Soul Fixer, it sounded rather intriguing. The write up sounds good too, although not the sort of book I normally read. I had promised myself that I wouldn't be doing any more downloading for a while yet as I have a list as long as your arm, waiting to be read......... but I'm tempted!!

[Linda]

T4bsF wrote: "From what you said about The Soul Fixer, it sounded rather intriguing. The write up sounds good too, although not the sort of book I normally read. I had promised myself that I wouldn't be doing a..."

I would definitely recommend it Flo. I did guess a few things before the ending but it was a great read. I have another one of this authors
books on my kindle so I think I will be reading it next.
It is also in the thriller freebies today: The House of the Wicked

[Michael]

I've just finished reading and it was an excellent horror read:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto .

[Michael]

Frenchie wrote: "I have finished

A 5 stars from me."

It's a wonderful read.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

I have just finished
My Granny Writes Erotica 2 by Rosen Trevithick
I really enjoyed it and gave it 5* and a review here and on Amazon

and
Maureen Gets Crafty by Jonathan Hill
No review - this wasn't a book - just 3 short stories, but pleasant enough. No review done, as too short really to merit one.

Just Started
Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough
Having read The Thorn Birds years ago and enjoying the TV serial made - I think I will enjoy reading more by this author.

[Michael]

I'm a fan of the Maureen series, although I haven't read that one yet.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

After reading so many drabbles and such like - I've quite gone off the genre (if drabble fits this word??) I do really like something that I can get immersed in and no sooner than I 've started a Drabble than it's finished.

[Michael]

T4bsF wrote: "After reading so many drabbles and such like - I've quite gone off the genre (if drabble fits this word??) I do really like something that I can get immersed in and no sooner than I 've started a ..."

They are bite size morsels :-)

I think they're a form rather than a genre, but I know what you mean.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

I do like them and have written one myself - but only in small doses!

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

I'm pretty sure I did Linz - but I went to your 'writings' to refresh my memory and it wasn't there - is it on the Drabble thread??

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

I found it Linz - good one! I think we've all been there when the kids were at 'that' age!!

Mine is on the first page of the same thread.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Michael]

Shaun Jeffrey's 'Killers' is a very dark detective story that I enjoyed a lot, check out my review here:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto and I'm enjoying it so far.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

I was starting to miss Murakami in my reading. But the flashing forward and back in time for each chapter is a bit annoying.

[Michael]

I've posted my review for David Niall Wilson's excellent and provocative an excellent read:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

Had to put Murakami on hold and dive into the 16th century. Just finished The Duchess of Malfi. Ugh. Did. not. like. Revenge tragedy just isn't my schtick, and I don't care what the intro said, John Webster is no match for Shakespeare, or even Marlowe.

Onward and downward: Henry Fielding's Tom Thumb, followed by Streetcar.

[Andrew]

I'm about halfway through Stormrider:, as part of my quest to read some of the huge numbers of paperbacks littering the flat so that I can take them to a charity shop when I move later this year...

Also, Cuban Fury is probably the greatest film of all time, I urge you to head to your local cinemas...

Ori, yes, I'm not a fan of Webster either, though I gather Shakespeare's Globe is putting on a production of Duchess of Malfi this year. Maybe the performance might be better than reading it?

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

I suppose the "business" would explain some of the lacunae, yes. After all scripts are meant to be seen acted, not just read.

A hundred years from now, will they be reading the script of Natural Born Killers or Rain Man?

[Matthew]

Thanks Frenchie, I'm glad you enjoyed Last Christmas and thank you for your review. They are very sedate and meant to be a fun, easy read :)

[Linda]

Finished . Write About Me. I found this started off well but it didn't keep me hooked. It is based on a true story.

. Playing the Game

. Viper Trail

. Paying the Price

I am now reading . Locust

This is a great series by Simon Gould and all the books have lots of twists and turns.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

My bedtime read just now is Sadie Shapiro Matchmaker
which finally arrived in the post Wednesday. It's a library withdrawal, listed as Acceptable condition by the Zon seller. Well yes, it's a hardback with little cover wear but the pages are much marked in pencil and even a few teastains. They could have gone over it with an eraser in about 5 min and I'd have felt happier about paying 4 quid for it.

I bet it's the exact same book being offered on Zon US for one penny plus postage. pirates.
That said, it's a lovely light read. Predictable, yes. But sometimes that's what you want.

What gets me is the little sticker on the spine with the Star and the word "Jewish." Yes Sadie is Jewish...but nu? It's not the main focus of the book.

[Jazzy]

Yesterday, reading out loud on a crowded metro train, Malachi and I finished the 7th book in the Lemony Snicket Series of Unfortunate Events

on the way to Tynemouth, and in the same matter started the 8th book

on the way home.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

I don't actually have a problem with the Mogen David...but why did they feel the need to categorise it as such, was my question? Labelling is an ugly thing if we are all one. Particularly as it was from the "Free Library of Philadelphia." The City of Brotherly Love? Yeah right. That yellow star...I guess it just caused a knee-jerk reaction.

[Linda]

. Locust by Simon Gould. Another good one by this author.

I have started . The Silver Mist by Martin Treanor

[Michael]

I liked the Silver Mist a lot.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Just Finished Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough

and just started
Runaway Joe by Dave Hight

[Suze]

Just finishedhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Evils-P-J...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/B00...

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Your top "just finished" link doesn't work Suze.

[Suze]

T4bsF wrote: "Your top "just finished" link doesn't work Suze."

I'm having trouble putting the link in. It just won't work no matter what I do.

This is what I've just finished (you'll have to do without the link)
Two Evils by PJ Tracy

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

That's really strange Suze the bottom link works - to Amazon, but I can't get the "add book/author" link (the one just above this text box) to recognize "Two Evils" it just comes up with this one by P.J.Tracy
Off the Grid

it's not one of those times when they call it by a different name for foreign markets - is it?

[Suze]

Thanks Flo, just checked and yes, it's one of those with different titles. I do wish they wouldn't do that, I find it really annoying.

[Suze]

I've bought this today
The Kate Shugak Investigation Box Set:


It gives me a saving of almost 50% rather than buy then individually. I might give Amazon a ring tomorrow as I've already bought 3 of the 11 in the set, but haven't read them yet. I'm going to see if I can have a refund as I don't need two copies of the same book. The worst they can say is no, and it's almost £12.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

.....a little bit of cheek goes a long way, and like you say, the word "no" doesn't cause pain.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Frenchie wrote: "A bit of info: when you cannot get the right book or edition to show, try inputting the ASIN orISBN13. If you cannot, then type the title and add the name of the author. Then click 'other editions..."

I did try putting the ISBN no. in but that didn't work either Frenchie.

.....try it to see if your system can get it to show on here. No problem in finding it on Amazon - Just here.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

Frenchie wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...



ISBN 978-0141030289"

The only difference between your ISBN and the one I had typed in was ..... ISBN - 13 978 etc.

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)]

Just finished Wycherley's "The Country Wife," a resounding Meh, even for a city comedy.
Must read Fielding's Tragedy of Tom Thumb, not looking forward to it, esp. as I downloaded it from Gutenberg in a volume of his "complete works" and can't see how much is left on the page monitor. It's one of those "comedies" full of highfalutin' language that parodies current events...that no one knows about anymore.

[Suze]

They've given me a refund on all 3 of the books I already had, no questions asked. You've just got to love Customer Services :-))
It turned out not to be much, as I'd bought all 3 while they were on offer, but it's still put me a fiver back onto my gift cert balance.

[T4bsF (Call me Flo)]

.....what have they done Frenchie??

[Michael]

I've posted my review for Mark Aston's excellent science fiction novel 'Below Mercury':

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

And I'm now onto , a much anticipated novel :-)

[Michael]

If you want great SF then start with the greats - Asimov, Dick, Gibson, Ian M Banks is my favourite sci-fi author.

Below Mercury is a fun book though, it gets a little technical at times, but not overly so.

[Michael]

Excession is my favourite, but not a good one to start with, Use of Weapons or Player of Games would be good ones.

[Jazzy]

Talking about GREAT sci-fi, Ray Bradbury volume 1

and volume 2

are going for a mere £1.99 each on the kindle, and with nearly 1800 pages between the two, how could you say no?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ray-Bradbury-...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ray-Bradbury-...