This Week I are mostly reading (contd)

flyaway.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

AnnyHallsal

Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's Batman: The Killing Joke.

Awesome :pac:

emeraldstar

Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck

emeraldstar

Callan57 wrote: »

I've had that on my list for a while ... would be interested in your opinion.

Not a bad book. It was partially narrated from Rochester's POV, which was interesting. I didn't find it incredibly gripping - there were some very descriptive passages, which often tend to cause my attention to wane - but it was interesting enough (though I think if it were a totally standalone novel without the JE connection I would have been less intrigued).

Callan57

emeraldstar wrote: »

Not a bad book. It was partially narrated from Rochester's POV, which was interesting. I didn't find it incredibly gripping - there were some very descriptive passages, which often tend to cause my attention to wane - but it was interesting enough (though I think if it were a totally standalone novel without the JE connection I would have been less intrigued).

Thanks for that .... I won't bum it up the list so.

Starting Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson tonight

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The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving.

Just after reading the first chapter. The book is funny and cute so far. Eaaarrrrrllllll haha. I love that bear.

Captain Graphite

I started reading Life of Pi last night. Had been looking forward to it but am somewhat underwhelmed so far. Main character is very unlikeable.

tim_holsters

Captain Graphite wrote: »

I started reading Life of Pi last night. Had been looking forward to it but am somewhat underwhelmed so far. Main character is very unlikeable.

Stick with it, one of my all time favourite books. Perhaps I'd change my mind if I read it for a second time but I doubt it.

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The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving.

Just after reading the first chapter. The book is funny and cute so far. Eaaarrrrrllllll haha. I love that bear.

Stepping away from this for a minute to read Steve Jobs biography which arrived today. 100 pages in. He was a prick.

emeraldstar

emeraldstar wrote: »

Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck

Wasn't expecting that ending :eek:


The Neverending Story, Michael Ende

old hippy

Lone Wolf & Cub Vol 10

flyaway.

Meridian by Alice Walker

kylith

Despite having a stack of books to read I've gone on a Pratchett binge. I wasn't too impressed with Snuff, but I've just finished the excellent Thud, and have just started the equally excellent Fifth Elephant.

Linguo

Reading IT by Stephen King...great to reread these books:)

Next on the list is LOTR, the right time of year to start reading it!

Belle E. Flops

Just finished Witches of Eastwick last night. Was a bit disappointed with it, thought it moved fairly slowly in parts.

Going to start Jane Eyre now today.

emeraldstar

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Going to start Jane Eyre now today.

Have you not read it before? I'm very jealous of you!

Belle E. Flops

emeraldstar wrote: »

Have you not read it before? I'm very jealous of you!

Haven't read it yet. Very excited about it though! Am trying to work my way through all my beloved books but up the walls with college assignments and work so it's slow going!

Callan57

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Just finished Witches of Eastwick last night. Was a bit disappointed with it, thought it moved fairly slowly in parts.

Going to start Jane Eyre now today.

When you have read Jane Eyre can I suggest you check out The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde .... a very funny, imaginative and original take on the classic. IMO adds a whole new dimension to Jane Eyre!

emeraldstar

Callan57 wrote: »

When you have read Jane Eyre can I suggest you check out The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde .... a very funny, imaginative and original take on the classic. IMO adds a whole new dimension to Jane Eyre!

I've wanted to read this for a while. Glad it's recommended!

Belle E. Flops

Callan57 wrote: »

When you have read Jane Eyre can I suggest you check out The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde .... a very funny, imaginative and original take on the classic. IMO adds a whole new dimension to Jane Eyre!

I've a few books lined up to read after Jane Eyre but will definitely look into The Eyre Affair, it got great reviews on Amazon!

flyaway.

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

emeraldstar

flyaway. wrote: »

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

Cool! Second only to her Fingersmith.

Callan57

This Side Of Brightness by Colum McCann

Hermy

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Just finished Witches of Eastwick last night. Was a bit disappointed with it, thought it moved fairly slowly in parts.

Still trying to finish it myself - not one of Updike's finer moments methinks.

flyaway.

Being Billy by Phil Earle

emeraldstar

flyaway. wrote: »

Being Billy by Phil Earle

Have you finished Fingersmith? Verdict?

AnnyHallsal

Woody Allen, Side Effects

johnny_ultimate

IQ84 Book 3

A Murakami book for Murakami fans, of which I am one. It may not be my favourite of his, but it's pretty fantastic none the less. Kind of like the author trying to have the final word on his style and character. Nothing makes immediately obvious sense, but it all resonates powerfully at an almost subconscious level. That the characters are experiencing this themselves is a nice touch.

flyaway.

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

fisgon

City of Bohane, by Kevin Barry

Like a graphic novel mixed with film noir set in a twisted, futuristic Limerick City. Wild, lyrical and great.