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Absolutely. Fun, no. Entertaining, yes. In the way that traditionally folk stories are in turn scary/engrossing/intriguing - and you huddle a bit closer together round the fire, just in case...
Struggling to get into The Beginning of Spring unfortunately, so am going to abandon it. I just don't care what happens to the characters, I'm afraid. I started Gone Girl, but hate the style, and again I'm not enthused by the characters, so that's being shelved. Going to start The Miracle Inspector for a change. I enjoyed her 'Alison Wonderland'.
Karen, you're spot on - Ravenfold is like a folk story. Excellent stuff.Just started James Oswald's The Hangman's Song, and still reading Peter May's The Chess Men. Loving both.
I've just finished reading Reversion: The Inevitable Horror by R Thorn and despite a bumpy start it develops into an excellent horror story:
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
I also read The Collectors by Ryan Thomas which was a fun short story, but all too short.
I'm now re-reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I just finished 22 Britannia Road which my pal leant me over the weekend. I really liked it and I think I shall start The Black Robe next
Just finished Modernity Britain, 1957-1963which was great. The third book in a fascinating history of post-war Britain.I don't often give books 5 stars, but this one gets it. A worthy follow-up to the two books that preceded it
Our fascination with the 2 wars knows no bounds. A 5 star recommendation makes it a must-read
Patricia wrote: "Our fascination with the 2 wars knows no bounds. A 5 star recommendation makes it a must-read"It would be best to start with the first one in the series, though,
Finished two books yesterday, one was a re-read as I'm starting my series. The second was one I had been looking forward to for ages, but was really disappointed by it, didn't like the format or the conclusion The Murder of King Tut
Just finished King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa. I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in history and/or Africa. Next up is The Plague
Just finished Deadly Nightshade (Deadly Mystery #1) by Victor J. Banis, and before that Purpose by Andrew Q. Gordon. Probably about to start Deadly Wrong, which is book two in the Deadly Mystery series. I wasn't going to, as the stereotypes were ridiculous in book 1, but once I got into it I really enjoyed it. Purpose was amazing - an urban fantasy about a man "possessed" by a being driven by vengeance. The MC is gay, but it's not specifically gay fiction - well worth a read.
Just started
. I don't know how long it will take to read.
David wrote: "Just started . I don't know how long it will take to read."wonder what he'll call the sequel
Karen wrote: "David wrote: "Just started . I don't know how long it will take to read."wonder what he'll call the sequel"
To Infinity and Beyond, of course.
Actually, from a IOT programme on Infinity, and an Infinite Monkey Cage one, I heard recently, that may not be as silly as it first sounds. It will be interesting to see if this book covers such things.
Has anyone read Dangerous Dream or/and Dangerous Creatures - Kami Garcia? If so, would you recommend reading Beautiful Creatures before or don't matter?
Just finished The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall. The book was banned on publication in 1928 and Hall put on trial for obscenity for the line "and that night they were not divided" re. two female lovers.Just started The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design by Richard Dawkins.
If you've read and loved Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, then you are going to love Dangerous Dream - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl and then you have to read Dangerous Creatures - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
Just finished reading A Monster Calls to my son. Left us both in tears. I've not been moved so emotionally by a book since I don't know when.
Thanks for that Shaun! I'd not heard of the book before although I think I've read something by Patrick Ness...I'm going to make sure it's in the library at school.
Here's the link.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monster-Calls...
Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "I just one clicked"Hope you find it as moving too, Jud.
No fear of that, I'm pregnant. I currently find the Dulux paint advert moving :o)
If you start bawling at Wonga adverts I'm gonna worry.
Just finished
which was excellent, but to get the most from it you really need to be familiar with some of Priest's earlier stuff as there are references, links and connections.Just started
. Rather like his Thorne books, which this one isn't, but it is looking good so far.
I just finished The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a 50 Year Search. "Philomena" was on at the movies a couple of months ago, but I couldn't get to see it. When I saw this, I thought that at least I could get to read the story. How wrong I was. This book is nothing like the movie. Very little of it is about Philomena. It's the tale of her son and, from what I've read since getting the book, most of it is a complete fiction (though it's touted as fact). It tells the 'story' of her son, but it's terribly written (head-hopping, telling-not-showing, poor story development), seems fixated with the man's homosexuality - making him very 2-dimensional - and goes on ad nauseum about US politics.Actually, I tell a lie to say I finished it. I finished with it. I gave up. I just didn't care if he ever found his mother. Very disappointing.
Oh but the movie was fantastic!!It was while filming Philomena that Judy Dench bought one of the scarves my mum knits :o)
Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "Oh but the movie was fantastic!!It was while filming Philomena that Judy Dench bought one of the scarves my mum knits :o)"
Did it feature in the film?
Just finished Karen Lowe's Motif for Murder
Jolly excellent story and evidently from a knowledable quilter, though she doesn't labour it. Won't get a review up till after my hols, though. Cracking story!
Lexie wrote: "Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "Oh but the movie was fantastic!!It was while filming Philomena that Judy Dench bought one of the scarves my mum knits :o)"
Did it feature in the film?"
Sadly not
Kath wrote: "Just finished Karen Lowe's Motif for Murder
Jolly excellent story and evidently from a knowledable quilter, though she doesn't labour it. Won't get a review up till after my hols,..."
You are a star, Kath. So relieved you enjoyed it!
Finished The Summer Son which is not at all my usual kind of read, but I loved it. All strong silent men leading tough lives, but shot thru with hidden emotions and turmoil. Now started A Grave Inheritance but am struggling with it. I really don't do 'supernatural', and this is silly rather than spooky so far.
Just finished Motif for Murder by Karen Lowe. Really enjoyed it. I can not Quilt but I am so tempted to try. I know I will be rubbish at it so I will try and content my self by reading more cosy quilting mysteries. So started Sea Bound by Carol Dean Jones also got Tie Died: a quilting cozy Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks. All linked to quilts and quilting. I blame Karen for my addiction. lol. Many thanks Karen
Just finished Motif for Murder by Karen Lowe. Really enjoyed it. I can not Quilt but I am so tempted to try. I know I will be rubbish at it so I will try and content my self by reading more cosy quilting mysteries. So started Sea Bound by Carol Dean Jones also got Tie Died: a quilting cozy Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks. All linked to quilts and quilting. I blame Karen for my addiction. lol. Many thanks Karen
Aah, thank you Pat. Sorry, I should have mentioned it was addictive :)
So, I bought Dave the complete set of Game of Thrones books a couple years ago. They cost a bomb but were worth it as he enjoyed them so much. I tried to read it at the time but just couldn't get into it. Then Dave started watching the series. Couldn't get into that, either. But since the end of last season, I've really enjoyed watching it and have roperly watched it from the beginning.A couple days ago, I started the books again.
This time I'm really enjoying it. Spent hours reading yesterday. Love it when that happens.
Isn't it?I just hope I keep enjoying it. There's a few pages to get through. ;)
I've posted my review for 'Trolls on Ice', the third book in Rosen Trevithick's excellent 'Smelly Trolls' series:
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
And I'm now onto:
Just finished
The Lie: A Novel
. It features an intriguing scenario -- an outspoken human-rights lawyer is co-opted by the Israeli police to decide who gets tortured -- well-crafted settings and descriptions, brisk pacing...and an unfortunate lack of character development or tension. Decent, not great. Three stars.Read the full review here.
Just finished Forgive No More by Seb Kirby and Motif for Murder by Karen Lowe. Both well written stories and each kept me turning the pages. Now reading The Dark Winter for out local book group. Much of it's set in Hull and I'm enjoying it.
Just done with
which wasn't as good as his Thorne books. Okay, I suppose.Just started
which has started nicely.
I liked Imajica, not quite as much as Weaveworld, but a fine read.
Michael wrote: "I liked Imajica, not quite as much as Weaveworld, but a fine read."I was almost sure I'd read some Barker before this, but I can't now remember if I have or not.
I'd thought I'd read Weaveworld, but I don't think I have.
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Back to the TBR pile tonight to see what other treats I have in store!"
Ravenfold is a fun read.