Currently just started reading "A gathering light " by Jennifer Donnelly -bought it years when it was promoted by Richard and Judy but never got round to reading it.
What are you reading at the moment? (Part 4)
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Just read Silent Scream and Evil Games by Angela Marsons. Really enjoyed them, I hope she writes more in the series.
Now onto number 2 and 3 in the Jefferson Winter books by James Carol.
Now onto number 2 and 3 in the Jefferson Winter books by James Carol.
Originally Posted by cathy27:
“Just read Silent Scream and Evil Games by Angela Marsons. Really enjoyed them, I hope she writes more in the series.
Now onto number 2 and 3 in the Jefferson Winter books by James Carol.”
“Just read Silent Scream and Evil Games by Angela Marsons. Really enjoyed them, I hope she writes more in the series.
Now onto number 2 and 3 in the Jefferson Winter books by James Carol.”
That's funny, they are the next 2 on my list after the book I'm reading right now!
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death - M C Beaton
Cozy murder mystery set in the Cotswolds. Not really my type of book, but it was interesting learning about the village locals. Couldn't warm to Agatha Raisin for some reason.
Cozy murder mystery set in the Cotswolds. Not really my type of book, but it was interesting learning about the village locals. Couldn't warm to Agatha Raisin for some reason.
Originally Posted by d0lphin:
“That's funny, they are the next 2 on my list after the book I'm reading right now!”
“That's funny, they are the next 2 on my list after the book I'm reading right now!”
All of those 4 were good reads. I'm trying a new author now, Ben Cheetham. The first one, Blood Guilt wasn't a bad read either.
Originally Posted by cathy27:
“All of those 4 were good reads. I'm trying a new author now, Ben Cheetham. The first one, Blood Guilt wasn't a bad read either.”
“All of those 4 were good reads. I'm trying a new author now, Ben Cheetham. The first one, Blood Guilt wasn't a bad read either.”
Sorry, I meant the Jefferson Winter books.Will have a look at the others aswell
Originally Posted by Oldnjaded:
“I've recently discovered Tim Weaver, who writes the David Raker novels. Raker is an ex-journalist turned searcher of missing persons. Very well written, lots of twists and turns, can be quite a bit of violence. Loving the stories.
Also reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, (Swedish author so set in Sweden). All about a grumpy old man, tired of life after the death of his wife. Very funny but very moving and poignant too.”
“I've recently discovered Tim Weaver, who writes the David Raker novels. Raker is an ex-journalist turned searcher of missing persons. Very well written, lots of twists and turns, can be quite a bit of violence. Loving the stories.
Also reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, (Swedish author so set in Sweden). All about a grumpy old man, tired of life after the death of his wife. Very funny but very moving and poignant too.
”
Tim Weaver is very good,I am a Raker fan!
I have just finished reading The Turn of the Screw by Henry James.
What a good little novella. I literally couldn't put it down, and found myself having to read it all in one go. I really like stories where the author leaves the plot, outcome etc. to the reader's imagination.
Now onto Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas de Quincey.
What a good little novella. I literally couldn't put it down, and found myself having to read it all in one go. I really like stories where the author leaves the plot, outcome etc. to the reader's imagination.
Now onto Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas de Quincey.
I'm reading The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker.
Very readable and I'll have probably finished it today or tomorrow.
I'm listening to Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, narrated by David Horovitch. Almost 40 hours, so this one's going to take quite a bit longer.
Quote:
“Edgar Hill is 35 and caught in his own headlock. Overweight slob, under-performing husband and reluctant father – for Ed, the world may as well have already ended.
So when it does end in a catastrophic asteroid strike and Edgar and his family find refuge in an Edinburgh army barracks, it comes as something of a relief.”
“Edgar Hill is 35 and caught in his own headlock. Overweight slob, under-performing husband and reluctant father – for Ed, the world may as well have already ended.
So when it does end in a catastrophic asteroid strike and Edgar and his family find refuge in an Edinburgh army barracks, it comes as something of a relief.”
Very readable and I'll have probably finished it today or tomorrow.
I'm listening to Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, narrated by David Horovitch. Almost 40 hours, so this one's going to take quite a bit longer.
Originally Posted by bookmad:
“Hello everyone, just found this interesting site and looking forward to some good reads. I am never without a book to read and it's great to have them recommended. I have recently read 'The Maze Runner' series and it's fantastic, can recommend it to anyone. Also 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series is well worth reading.
At present I am reading 'The Belle Fields' by Lora Adams. My tastes are very eclectic, I can read anything that is well written and this one is a historical romance. I discovered it whilst looking through that section on Amazon and it's unusual cover drew my attention. Usually a bemused maiden graces the cover in this genre but this one has a pretty rural scene so I was intrigued. The reviews were good and so I took the plunge and bought it for a couple of pounds. It's very gripping once you get into it, I found I couldn't put it down. Usually I can predict what's going to happen but this book has kept me guessing throughout. I can highly recommend. Happy reading”
“Hello everyone, just found this interesting site and looking forward to some good reads. I am never without a book to read and it's great to have them recommended. I have recently read 'The Maze Runner' series and it's fantastic, can recommend it to anyone. Also 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series is well worth reading.
At present I am reading 'The Belle Fields' by Lora Adams. My tastes are very eclectic, I can read anything that is well written and this one is a historical romance. I discovered it whilst looking through that section on Amazon and it's unusual cover drew my attention. Usually a bemused maiden graces the cover in this genre but this one has a pretty rural scene so I was intrigued. The reviews were good and so I took the plunge and bought it for a couple of pounds. It's very gripping once you get into it, I found I couldn't put it down. Usually I can predict what's going to happen but this book has kept me guessing throughout. I can highly recommend. Happy reading
”
Just finished this one and found the totally unexpected ending left me happy and sad at the same time? The twists and turns kept me 'on my toes' throughout and I can't wait for the next (hope there is one)? to see how the main characters end up. One of them I want peace and happiness, one some peace of mind after all the heartache and the 'villain' to really get what he deserves! Can thoroughly recommend.
Anyone interested in life at the turn of the 19th century might also like one of these?
Lifting the Latch by Sheila Stewart - a very descriptive account of the life of a shepherd in Oxfordshire in the early 1900's. She must have spent many hours talking to Old Mont to get his memories down for us all to enjoy. To say he was a character is an understatement! Very well written but a bit sad in places.
Brother to the Ox by Fred Kitchen - the author tells of his own life as a farm labourer in South Yorkshire in the early / mid 20th century. Starting work early 'cos of the death of his father he describes brilliantly the ups and downs of work on the land. My favourite chapter is his trip to Doncaster in a waggonette to the Statutes Fair where farm labour was hired for a year with a 'fastening penny'. Hard to believe this was still happening much less than 100 years ago!!
Hope anyone choosing to have a look at any of these enjoy them as much as I have?
Following the fairly dreadful TV 'remake' of Poldark,
I dug out and just re-read the twelve books. Superb
stuff!
I dug out and just re-read the twelve books. Superb
stuff!
Oooohhh I'm so pleased I found this thread, loving it.
I am currently reading Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, aka JK Rowling. I'm really enjoying it.
I've just finished reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, loved it and thoroughly recommend it. It's funny and sad and a really good read.
I am currently reading Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, aka JK Rowling. I'm really enjoying it.
I've just finished reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, loved it and thoroughly recommend it. It's funny and sad and a really good read.
Originally Posted by ErinsAuntieKath:
“Oooohhh I'm so pleased I found this thread, loving it.
I am currently reading Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, aka JK Rowling. I'm really enjoying it.
I've just finished reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, loved it and thoroughly recommend it. It's funny and sad and a really good read.”
“Oooohhh I'm so pleased I found this thread, loving it.
I am currently reading Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, aka JK Rowling. I'm really enjoying it.
I've just finished reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, loved it and thoroughly recommend it. It's funny and sad and a really good read.”
I really enjoyed both the Robert Galbraith books and look forward to the next one. I really enjoy the character of Cormoran Strike and his little detective agency
Might have a look out for the Emma Healey book, thanks for the recommendation
From a charity book stall - 'Times to Remember' by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1974. It is the story of her family and events by the Kennedy matriarch.
I thought it would be a bit dry but it is very readable and enjoyable giving an insight into the childhood and onwards of Jack, Bobby and the rest of the clan. A good interesting historical book and well worth a read.
I thought it would be a bit dry but it is very readable and enjoyable giving an insight into the childhood and onwards of Jack, Bobby and the rest of the clan. A good interesting historical book and well worth a read.
Dead of Winter - Lee Weeks.
First one I've tried. I'm 8% in now according to my kindle and enjoying it so far.
First one I've tried. I'm 8% in now according to my kindle and enjoying it so far.
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