What are you reading and book reviews - Page 36

NokkonWud · 26-04-2009, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Haly

Change of plan: My Mum treated me to Yes Man

Looks a really interesting concept and probably a far bit more upbeat than recent stuff too!

If Danny Wallace writes it like he writes other books you're in for a treat. I still love his chapters in "Are you Dave Gorman?"

Haly · 26-04-2009, 10:55

Excellent, two recommendations must be good

Kitten · 26-04-2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Or buy it cheap in hardback?

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Currently still struggling my way through Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Just isn't as charming as the others. Doesn't help I left it about 3-4 years between reading the 5th one either, I can't remember the bloody characters outside of the main trio, Ginny, Hagrid and Dumbledore!

Some bloke is engaged to Fleur and living at the Weasleys house, but I don't even vaguely remember his character! This isn't the first time I've had this problem, it just mentioned the character "Mundungus".... WHOO!?!?

I'm amazed I can't remember these characters, I've read all the books and sadly, seen all the poor films, yet it still isn't clicking. But can remember almost everything from books I read 5-10 years ago!

What's more annoying, I can't search in case it ruins anything from either this one (which I'm now 1/2 way through) or the last one.

So glad it's not just me, I was convinced it was just an age thing

I read them and go .. 'who?' and leo says 'xyz remember in this book this happened and then [obscure thing] etc etc' He remembers EVERYTHING and I seem to only remember the bare bones of what's going on.

Snuggle Ferret · 27-04-2009, 16:54

Making my way through the Feist books.

Glaucus · 27-04-2009, 18:16

Just started Lee Childs new book - Gone Tomorrow. As usual gripping from the first page.

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Suicide bombers are easy to spot. They give out all kinds of tell-tale signs. Mostly because they're nervous. By definition they're all first-timers. Riding the subway in New York at two o'clock in the morning, Reacher knows the twelve giveaway signs to look out for. Watching one of his fellow-passengers, he becomes sharply aware: one by one, she ticks off every bulletpoint on his list. So begins the new heartstopping new thriller starring today's most admired action hero, the gallant and enigmatic loner Jack Reacher.

Kitten · 28-04-2009, 05:39

reading THE BOOK THIEF. About 60 pages in, LOVING it so far, so different.

Pumpkinstew · 28-04-2009, 07:59

SCM, Greenmetropolis is a good place to hunt out cheap books.

Finished the third of Bernard Cornwells Starbuck books recently. Battleflag covers the period in the American civil war between the battles of Cedar Mountain and 2nd Bull Run/Manassas. This series still hasn't hit the heights of some of Cornwells other books but goes up a couple of gears from the first two. I've learned a little bit about the US civil war if nothing else as I've been referring to wiki for maps of the battles and campaigns as I read it.

Tak · 30-04-2009, 07:35

Just started Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong

Pheebs · 30-04-2009, 07:41

*Finally* have managed to get round to reading the Phillip Pullman Triology again.

I had already read Northern Lights donkeys ago but about a year or so ago I started reading The Subtle Knife and although I vaguely remembered what had happened in the first book I was a bit like "Eh... I know that name... but I don't know why... who? What..? Eak!"

So. Re-read Northern Lights (such a satisfying read) and just finished The Subtle Knife and am on to The Amber Spyglass.

I forgot how enveloped I become in a book when it's a decent series. Just... read as much as I can, when I can and then am gutted when it's all over.

Impressive bits of work though and lets my imagination run wild

If you haven't read them already do so as they're so remarkable, really quite fascinating

NokkonWud · 30-04-2009, 11:09

I've managed to avoid the films, primarily because plastic face repulses me, so I'm gonna read the books at some point.

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Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Finally have managed to get round to reading the Phillip Pullman Triology again. I had already read Northern Lights donkeys ago but about a year or so ago I started reading The Subtle Knife and although I vaguely remembered what had happened in the first book I was a bit like "Eh... I know that name... but I don't know why... who? What..? Eak!" So. Re-read Northern Lights (such a satisfying read) and just finished The Subtle Knife and am on to The Amber Spyglass. I forgot how enveloped I become in a book when it's a decent series. Just... read as much as I can, when I can and then am gutted when it's all over. Impressive bits of work though and lets my imagination run wild If you haven't read them already do so as they're so remarkable, really quite fascinating __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

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NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I've managed to avoid the films, primarily because plastic face repulses me, so I'm gonna read the books at some point. __________________