'No More Buying Books Until I've Read the Ones I've Already Bought' Thread

LadyFuchsia

Thanks to a long train journey, I've got through three books in the past week. The Fantastic Flying Journey by Gerald Durrell, The Secret People by John Wyndham and Peril at End House by Agatha Christie. The Durrell book was brilliant, I couldn't finish the Wyndham book (which is a shame because I love his other books), and the Christie book was a good read. I'm now halfway through The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

And I did buy two Robin Hobb books in a charity shop last week - but they were both hardbacks that I'd been after for ages and will replace the paperback versions I have. So they don't count!

lynseydee

lynseydee wrote: »

I'm hoping that when I go back to work next week after my maternity leave I'll have more time to work through my books. Hopefully it will help make a dent in the 99 books I've still got to read

I think this may have been the last time I posted which was back in October last year :eek:. I am pleased to say that I have been working through my list of books and now I'm back at work get through on average one every couple of weeks. Although with the few I've swapped on RISI the number hasn't really gone down

lynseydee

InaPickle wrote: »

I've just finished 'The Savage Years' by Paul O'Grady.

Again, it was very good. He writes brilliantly and in his own distinctive style...the voice in your head as you read is in his distinctive Scouse twang and my oh my has he had some life...three volumes down and there must be at the very least as many left to tell...

I'll read the next volume!

My MIL has lent me one of his books, not this one though I don't think. Do they need to be read in any order or does it not matter?

DigForVictory

Eeep! Does the new Lee Child Jack Reacher novel count if *I* don't pay for it?
Not great lit, but gripping page-turning stuff!

Roman1_2

Just finished 'Stretcher Bearer' by Charles Horton. True account of great bravery in the trenches during WW1. Highly Recommended.

scubaangel

I've some in's to report.

Dishonour by Jaqui Rose
Sophies Encore by Nicky Wells

and two more on the way. All four are goodreads giveaways so planning to get stuck in to the first one when I finish my next ebook so I can get it read and reviewed.

lotti379

My oh my, I haven't been on here in ages!

Well I didn't read as much as usual on holiday, I spent so much time asleep! But I have read:

Shroud for a Nightingale - P. D. James; nice who-dunnit, but the copy came from my grandparents' library and fell apart so not much further use!

A Close Run Thing - Alan Mallinson; first one of his I've read, it was great! Really enjoyable.

Waiting for Sunrise - William Boyd; a good story, but the ending seemed a bit odd!

Currently reading Flashman's Lady, it's again, enjoyable but the other books I've read in the series were better. Got three from the library waiting for my attention and still a huge stack in the cupboard... oops. I haven't actually BOUGHT any though, not even from charity shops!

Roman1_2

Just started Bristol and the Civil War by John Lynch. Will be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading about the civil war or the history of Bristol in general. Published by the History Press at £16.99. Has plenty of b&w illustrations and is shaping up to be a good read.

silvermist05

Hi I was wondering if any of my fellow reading fanatics can help me with a letter I want to send to my local Councillor.

I've been to the local library today and the librarian has told me that the library has been earmarked for closure and I'm devastated.
Obviously I don't want the library to close, as it is it's open 10 hours a week and the nearest library is 7 miles away and has no free parking so I wouldn't want to go there. I want to write a good letter however I'm not very articulate and struggle to put my opinions down on paper so If anyone can give me some tips it would be much appreciated.

mrs-moneypenny

that is so sad silver mist, is there any chance of starting a petition. im sure local shops near the library would be happy to hold one for you as they will get passing trade from people visiting it.
are your local radio and newspaper aware of the proposed closure, a letter to their letters page or a call on the chat show could highlight something that others arent aware of.

if i was writting a letter i would point out the eldery those without transport and those who cant afford to buy new books value this local service. also young mums sharing those valuable first learning stages by sharing books with their children all these people will lose out if the library closes.
i would be tempted to 'hedge' my bets by writing to the opposition Councillor in your area. after all the one in power will be the one proposing the closure, the opposing one is more likely to jump on the bandwagon and rally behind keeping it open.
good luck i hope you succeed in keeping it open for your community