Book Loving Kiwis discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
Archives
>
What Are You Currently Reading?
message 401:
by
Kirsten
(new)
Jul 01, 2017 01:21PM
I've just started the third book in a series by Mark Gillespie. This one is called Ghosts of London. I loved the first two - I'd call them modern dystopian London - where London has been walled off from the rest of England, and is covered with cameras for a live reality TV show. The descent into anarchy. It's quite fascinating.
reply
|
flag
I just finished Kim Kelly's Wild Chicory.She and I are on the same discussion panel at the HNSA conference in Melbourne in September (Historical Novel Society of Australasia).
Like much of my work, her novella is inspired by an immigrant journey. This one was from Ireland to Australia in the early 1900s and spans the generations through to modern times. She writes through the eyes of the women but there is little dialogue, it's more an overview, but with that down to earth acceptance of their life and fate, with curiosity about how they managed to survive and thrive. An interesting and well crafted read.
She has just re-released her novellas as a block with new covers.
I'm reading A Gathering of Shadows, the final in the trilogy and it's SOOO good. I've practically inhaled the series, I loved it.
A bit disappointed in the Ngaio Marsh list. A couple might as well be in America as NZ.
Dug out my Georgette Heyers for comfy bedtime reading. I'd forgotten what a dry sense of humour Ms Heyer had! Chuckled my way through The Unknown Ajax and The Foundling. Am now enjoying 'The Toll Gate'
Mod
Mod
Some of my favourites! I reread The Unknown Ajax earlier this year.
Three quarters of the way through Stephen Kings Under the Dome. I didn't watch the TV series, and I'm pleased I didn't. Stephen King writes such wickedly evil characters out of ordinary people. It seems like the good guys are all joining up now. But will good triumph over evil? With King's books, you never know! Nail biting stuff.
Mod
I've never read any Stephen King and seeing the movie trailer for It the other day makes me think they must be bloody scary!
Have heard Misery is good tho and seems like a story I'd be interested in. Have you read that one?
Erica wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Three quarters of the way through Stephen Kings Under the Dome. I didn't watch the TV series, and I'm pleased I didn't. Stephen King writes such wickedly evil charact..."Misery is AMAZING. And also Mr. Mercedes. Both are more a reflection of society as opposed to anything other worldly - like Carrie or IT or Pet Sematary etc. The best one I have read recently is 11/22/63 - time travel. Would you travel back in time to save JFK? It is 400 pages of excellence. Raises lots of questions about the flow on if you do change something in the past. Not scary at all.
Mod
Oh they sound much more up my alley. Will have to give them a try some time soon!
Can't read King. I know he's a good writer from the times I've tried to read his novels but I have nightmares! I can't read or watch horror type stuff.
I thrive on horror books. I think it's incredibly hard to scare people through writing, especially in this day and age when we are so used to audio visual stimulants. Also, as awesome as King's novels are I find his short stories even better.
I'm part way through Vindolanda. It details the archaeological work that has gone on there since the the 1900s. I bought this book when I was last there as a volunteer two years ago. I leave to go back this Friday! So thought I better read and finish it. So fascinating, reading it is like listening to an exceptionally passionate lecturer talk!
Ninitha wrote: "I thrive on horror books. I think it's incredibly hard to scare people through writing, especially in this day and age when we are so used to audio visual stimulants. Also, as awesome as King's nov..."Happy to send you an epub/mobi of my latest horror if you want to read it? ;)
I'm green with envy, Kirsten. Did you have your name down for the dig or did you get an invite via the archaeology courses? I'm waiting for my new knew and then I'll be fit to work if I can find the money!
P.D.R. wrote: "I'm green with envy, Kirsten. Did you have your name down for the dig or did you get an invite via the archaeology courses? I'm waiting for my new knew and then I'll be fit to work if I can find th..."Hi PDR, I applied. It's basically a first come, first served thing. It usually goes live at the beginning of November. I wake up at 12.55am NZ time, to be online when it opens at 1am NZ time. There are 12 periods you can choose from. Each period is two weeks. Know which one you want first. Both times I've got in, it was for Period 10 (I have to fit it in between birthdays!).
http://www.vindolanda.com/excavate/vo...
They also have spaces for post excavation volunteers - which may suit you with your new knee (depending on your recovery time). And the post excavation places are free!!!
http://www.vindolanda.com/excavate/vo...
message 419:
by
Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)
(last edited Sep 06, 2017 08:36AM)
(new)
P.D.R. wrote: "Just going to rest up for a bit with:When The Music's Over
Good old Peter Robinson such a reliable writer of good UK police procedurals."
Love his books! Haven't come across this one yet though, so will have to chase it up.
Just starting
That Last Weekend: A Novel of Suspense by Laura DiSilverio
I'm a third of the way through
By Bread Alone by Sarah-Kate Lynch.I have had this hardcover book on my shelf for sometime, and am reading it now because I've been invited to be on an Author Q&A Panel with Sarah-Kate next weekend...!
Reading it is making me very hungry, and anxious to return to France!
Had this since I was ten but never did pick it up (No idea why) and finally decided it's time to read it. The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
Carlene wrote: "Had this since I was ten but never did pick it up (No idea why) and finally decided it's time to read it. The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)"Good luck Carlene. I tried as both my sons loved it, but I just couldn't get into it. 😕
Hi allI just finished
which I loved and am about to start
. I'm also halfway through
I'm really enjoying it and love all of Connie Willis's work. I was a bit slow and had to return the book to the library and now I'm 6th in line to get it out again :(
The Lightning Thief been trying to hold off reading this as i have so many other books i'm reading at the same time but i just couldn't help myself.
This was a reread for me, as I had an ARC early on and I needed to refresh my memory to write my review for publication. Enjoyed it every bit as much second time around.
And So It Began by Owen Mullen. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Now reading aloud 'Great Northern' because grandson saw the loons on a trip south two months ago.Great Northern?
Reading a stunning literary historical which is leaving me feeling so incompetent as a writer.'The Weight of Ink'
The Weight of Ink
The research alone to write the book must have taken years.
It's a wonderful read.
What? The need to feel incompetent or a good read? :)I've finished it. It was weighty and a little weighed down at times in trying to get the point across but it was an awesome read.
Mod
Almost finished
, and well into both
and
I am currently reading
which is surprisingly pretty good, even if it is aimed for 10-14 year olds and has pictures in it... and if I'm 26 :P
Just started Where or When by Anita ShreveOne of those books that someone has passed on to me a long time ago and just trying to whittle down my already full book shelf.
I'm reading Flash-A Death Story. First off, it's not a horror story, which I thought it was when I agreed to read and review it. Secondly, it's written in the first person which I find very hard to feel comfortable with in a book. I have to persevere though as I've agreed to review it... but it's a bit like walking through mud so far.
I can't remember if I've actually read it before but I've picked up The Tales of Beedle the Bard
which has been sitting in my handbag for quite some time now, waiting to be read.
I just finished 'The Bookshop on the Corner' by Jenny Colgan. A quick light read, especially recommended if you want a breather between heavy or more taxing reads. Currently on to Hector and the Search for Happiness by Francois Lelord.
Mod
I'm just coming to the end of my non-fiction november. I've read 5 non-fiction books this month (as well as a few fiction haha) but I usually only read about 1 non-fic book a month, if that, so am pretty happy with that.
I'm currently reading Tall Man: The Death of Doomadgee which I'm finding fascinating - although it jumps around a bit.
Currently dipping into The Good Pilot PeterWoodhouse'The Good Pilot, Peter Woodhouse
It's a one off from Alexander McCall Smith.
Just started 'The Anatomy of Ghosts' by Andrew TaylorThe Anatomy of Ghosts
It's an 18thC historical, liking it so far!
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
Book Loving Kiwis
Books mentioned in this topic
Beyond the Moonlit Sea (other topics)The Perfect Love Song (other topics)
All I Want for Christmas (other topics)
The Last Party (other topics)
A Snake Falls to Earth (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Darcie Little Badger (other topics)Niel Bushnell (other topics)
C.S. Lewis (other topics)
Todd Strasser (other topics)
Chris Riddell (other topics)
More...
