This Week I are mostly reading (contd)

AnnyHallsal · 17-01-2011 12:25PM

Alan Bennett, Writing Home

emeraldstar · 17-01-2011 12:30PM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Travel is good · 18-01-2011 03:07PM

"Sovereign" by C.J. sansom. This is the 1st book that I have of the Shardlake series, I have asked for "Dissolution" from the library, and have 2 other books in my "to be read" pile.

Has anyone read any of these books? They look good. I also asked for "Dissolution" as part of World Book Night, so hopefully I'll get one or two (!) copies.

neveah · 18-01-2011 03:34PM

emeraldstar wrote: »

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Great read!

I just started 'The Book Thief', have heard good things about it so I'm hoping I won't be disappointed.

cozar · 18-01-2011 07:06PM

heard author of "skippy dies"on Miriam O C., Paul Murray i think he said it took him 7 years to write the book. Reading this at the moment and skipping (sorry!) the science bits, if he had left all this subplot out it might have taken a lot less time to write the book? but just loving this book. is it a good reflection on teenagers if it is i think i will be locking mine up for a while when they reach that age!

Callan57 · 18-01-2011 07:53PM

Travel is good wrote: »

"Sovereign" by C.J. sansom. This is the 1st book that I have of the Shardlake series, I have asked for "Dissolution" from the library, and have 2 other books in my "to be read" pile.

Has anyone read any of these books? They look good. I also asked for "Dissolution" as part of World Book Night, so hopefully I'll get one or two (!) copies.

I've read Dissolution, Dark Fire & Revelation and in each case a 10/10 from me ... fantastic writer. I have Sovereign in my TBR pile & hope to get to it soon.
Enjoy

BopNiblets · 20-01-2011 02:31AM

Just finished Mystery Man by (Colin) Bateman, great stuff, Detective Comedy based in Belfast, the main character is like Bernard Black mixed with Dirk Gently.

Going to try and tackle Crime and Punishment again next.

emeraldstar · 20-01-2011 01:21PM

One Day by David Nicholls

Callan57 · 20-01-2011 07:54PM

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Grievous · 21-01-2011 07:33PM

The Gallic War--Julius Caesar.
Most of this is very dull, as it was Caesar's goal to present a sober account of his conquests to win over the Plebs back in Rome.
I will admit that his SIEGE of Alesia and the defeat of the Celtic prince Vercingetorix is awe-inspiring.
He fought a battle from two directions and was vastly outnumbered but with his expert tactical skills and leadership he led his smaller army to victory.
His siege-works were 14 miles long for the outer defence. He was an extraordinary commander.

tHE vAGGABOND · 22-01-2011 10:58AM

Just finished "the hunger games" on my kindle, [was cheap over Christmas, so took a punt, never having heard of it]

Excellent, loved it. It won many awards for young adults a few years ago.

Busi_Girl08 · 22-01-2011 03:35PM

Finished Wuthering Heights, really enjoyed it. It wasn't what I expected, actually. Loved the characters and the writing style.

Got through half of Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones on the train yesterday. Really enjoying it. Love the story. My aunt kind of spoiled it by

telling me that the ending is really sad

.

I should probably read Great Expectations next. $:\$
If not, I might start Secret Scripture next.

sataction · 22-01-2011 09:16PM

Reading The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry.

Good in parts, mostly as told by Roseanne. I would love to be a book editor I would knock about 1/3 off every book. Tell the story and go easy on the prose, cut out the verbiage.

Busi_Girl08 · 23-01-2011 10:30PM

Finished Mister Pip. Enjoyed, although I could kind of see the ending coming.

Started The Secret Scripture on the train. Got through most of the 1st chapter between Kildare and Heuston

Dibble · 24-01-2011 11:32AM

Started the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon last night.

Vim Fuego · 24-01-2011 11:52AM

I just finished off Against A Dark Background. I really like Iain M Banks' other work but this one bored me to tears.

George83 · 24-01-2011 12:11PM

I'm reading The Room by Emma Donoghue and Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley.

Vim Fuego · 26-01-2011 03:56PM

Reading The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy. 100 pages in, excellent so far.

Carl Sagan · 26-01-2011 05:05PM

Started reading the first book of the Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver) by Neal Stephenson. Only about 30 pages in but I'm pretty sure it'll have me hooked.

katlin · 26-01-2011 06:57PM

I have been reading Isabel Allende's "Island Beneath the Sea". I would have liked more historic exposition and less romantic entaglement but it is an interesting look at Haiti during the French reign.
http://www.isabelallende.com/island_frame.htm

tim_holsters · 27-01-2011 09:19PM

Just finished It's Only A Movie by Mark Kermode.

It's very enjoyable but since I'm a big fan of his I found it a little short but there's a few decent laugh out loud moments to compensate.

About to begin Leviathan by Philip Hoare. I've never read any of his stuff but I'm looking forward to it considering all the great reviews it received. It's about whales if anyone one's wondering.

AnnyHallsal · 27-01-2011 09:20PM

tim_holsters wrote: »

About to begin Leviathan by Philip Hoare. I've never read any of his stuff but I'm looking forward to it considering all the great reviews it received. It's about whales if anyone one's wondering.

Ooh, thumbs up for this. It's stunning. And made me read Moby Dick.

Trollope's Phineas Finn for me this week. Finding the politics surprisingly topical.

tim_holsters · 27-01-2011 10:04PM

AnnyHallsal wrote: »

Ooh, thumbs up for this. It's stunning. And made me read Moby Dick.

Trollope's Phineas Finn for me this week. Finding the politics surprisingly topical.

I believe MB is difficult

I wonder if Leviathan will have the same effect on me. We shall see. A friend has MB but I've never asked to borrow it. I'm not sure if he's read it actually I must ask.

Asphyxia · 28-01-2011 01:49AM

I'm reading three books at the minute haha! Crazy I know! I have been carrying around Ulysses in my bag, another one in the sitting room and Marley and me on my bedside locker

I'm being very productive

Travel is good · 28-01-2011 03:56PM

Just finishing "Dark Fire" by C.J. Sansom. I'm really enjoying the Shardlake series, I recently read "Sovereign" also. They are very easy to read, don't be put off by the size of the books.

I'm also about 100 pages into "Freedom" by Jonathan Franzen & about half-way through "Nightwatch" by Sarah Waters. I really must finish those! I hate leaving unfinished books lying around.

cosmic · 28-01-2011 04:00PM

Lorrie Moore - A Gate at the Stairs

I'm really enjoying it!

katlin · 28-01-2011 07:27PM

Has anyone here read any of the Phillip Kerr "noir" detective novels set in pre- WW2 Germany?
I have really enjoyed this collection and would like to find more authors like him.

Callan57 · 28-01-2011 11:54PM

katlin wrote: »

Has anyone here read any of the Phillip Kerr "noir" detective novels set in pre- WW2 Germany?
I have really enjoyed this collection and would like to find more authors like him.

I've read 'A Quiet Flame' & 'The One from The Other' both of which I really loved. I've been meaning to follow up more of his books.

TanG411 · 29-01-2011 12:20AM

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.

Vim Fuego · 30-01-2011 06:57PM

Just put down The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy. Absolutely superb as you would expect. I think Black Dahlia edges it slightly but both wonderful books. I'll get to LA Confidential soon enough but I already own American Tabloid, I assume that's completely separate from the LA Quartet?

Next up is Horns by Joe Hill.

This Week I are mostly reading (contd)

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