This Week I are mostly reading (contd)

Arlecchina · 20-07-2011 09:09AM

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes.

Really enjoying it so far. It's been described as an unholy mash-up between Jeff Noon and Raymond Chandler, which is pretty damn accurate, as I'm finding.

Callan57 · 20-07-2011 10:30AM

Sepulchre by Kate Mosse .... Really enjoyed Labyrinth so hope this one is as good

gudwan · 20-07-2011 02:45PM

Trying my hand at Tristram Shandy once again. I enjoyed my previous attempts at reading it, but I just found the book exhausting. Still think it's great and I hope to finish it soon enough.

Belle E. Flops · 20-07-2011 02:59PM

I've a few books on the go at the moment -

Book of Longing - Leonard Cohen (a collection of poems)
The Portable Dorothy Parker (for poems/short stories)
HP+The Goblet of Fire (because I haven't read it in years)
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath

AnnyHallsal · 20-07-2011 07:57PM

Colm Toibin, Homage to Barcelona. He writes so beautifully.

SarahBM · 20-07-2011 08:52PM

Stated E=MC² by David Bodanis which is very good so far and also The Tresspass by Barbara Ewing (which I picked up for €2 in Chapters). havent really gotten into it yet.

Deregos · 21-07-2011 12:31AM

Bill Bryson's 'At Home', the man has a unique gift, for making even the most mundane of topics, appear interesting & humorous.

x_Ellie_x · 21-07-2011 12:21PM

Water For Elephants - Sara Gruen

sumsar · 21-07-2011 01:51PM

Today I just finnished reading Savage by Richard Laymon, brilliant book about a kid hunting jack the ripper and chasing him across america.

I loved it.

21-07-2011 01:53PM

Started Reading Lolita In Tehran which is very interesting so far, but I am waiting for Lolita itself to arrive in the post before I can read any more of it. Finished Oryx and Crake last week, still getting through Middlemarch.

Forgot to add I started A dance with dragons of course, that is my main in-progress right now.

Gordon Gecko · 21-07-2011 11:09PM

Am currently reading the aptly named "Elizabeth Bishop: Complete Poems" and I am awestruck by her genius, despite my feeble mind barely being able to scratch the surface of her fantastic poetry.

lindtee · 22-07-2011 01:27PM

Currently reading A million little pieces by James Frey. Wasn't sure would I be able to get into it because of the writing style but really enjoying it.

Rubberlegs · 22-07-2011 03:12PM

flyaway. wrote: »

The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Really enjoying it so far!

That's the last book I read, it's brilliant:D. Currently reading Mistaken by Neil Jordan. Strange, but very good.

tim_holsters · 22-07-2011 04:45PM

My Life In Orange by Tim Guest. Life with the guru Bhagwan Rajneesh. He does like a nice Rolls Royce.

flyaway. · 23-07-2011 11:11AM

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

AnnyHallsal · 23-07-2011 12:46PM

A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan.

Just as good as everyone says.

Kiva.D · 23-07-2011 05:46PM

I had to put down Dante's Inferno for awhile - a little too dark
For now, I'm reading Bronte - a collection of Emilys' poetry.

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

I've a few books on the go at the moment -
Book of Longing - Leonard Cohen (a collection of poems)
The Portable Dorothy Parker (for poems/short stories)
HP+The Goblet of Fire (because I haven't read it in years)
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath

These sound interesting, Belle. Think I'll check out the Book of Longing at the library.

Asphyxia · 24-07-2011 05:38PM

Kiva.D wrote: »

For now, I'm reading Bronte - a collection of Emilys' poetry.

That sounds like it would be wonderful

I'd love to here what you thought of them, I'm really getting into my poetry at the minute... I really like Oscar Wilde and W.B Yeats stuff

Any key? · 25-07-2011 01:25PM

We need to talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver

x_Ellie_x · 25-07-2011 06:34PM

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

AnnyHallsal · 25-07-2011 07:44PM

Alan Hollinghurst, The Stranger's Child

Early tip for the Booker :P

Blush_01 · 26-07-2011 12:19AM

Arlecchina wrote: »

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes.

Really enjoying it so far. It's been described as an unholy mash-up between Jeff Noon and Raymond Chandler, which is pretty damn accurate, as I'm finding.

Loved it too! Not mad keen on the ending, but it wasn't terrible. So glad someone else has read it and enjoyed it!

Currently (finally) reading The Life of Pi. Bought about 8 copies and am finally reading one my friend has lent to me. There's always been a reason I haven't been able to read it to date. Enjoying it so far.

Kiva.D · 26-07-2011 05:30AM

Asphyxia wrote: »

That sounds like it would be wonderful I'd love to here what you thought of them, I'm really getting into my poetry at the minute... I really like Oscar Wilde and W.B Yeats stuff

Poetry is helping me get back into the swing of reading again. But sixty pages into Bronte and I'm feeling gloomy

- focusing more on her incessant death wishes than appreciating her style. I look forward to hearing what you think of Yeats and Wilde.

Callan57 · 26-07-2011 03:53PM

Starting She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb

TanG411 · 26-07-2011 07:01PM

Started A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess yesterday.

A very good read and easily understandable after a few pages.

Asphyxia · 26-07-2011 07:22PM

Got a few books today

Going to start Labyrinth by Kate Mosse tonight.

ulinbac · 26-07-2011 08:05PM

Just started The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson. Have just finished the girl with the dragon tattoo and couldn't wait to start this one

Asphyxia · 26-07-2011 08:47PM

ulinbac wrote: »

Just started The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson. Have just finished the girl with the dragon tattoo and couldn't wait to start this one

Adored those books

smokedeels · 27-07-2011 01:44PM

The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler

"That man is already dead who must indulge his own vices by proxy"

x_Ellie_x · 28-07-2011 04:47PM

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

This Week I are mostly reading (contd)

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