The Bookworm's Thread 2016

Treasurequeen

Just finished reading- call after midnight by Tess Gerritsen . It's not as action packed as her Rizzoli and isles novels but it is a good read. 7/10.

VfM4meplse

I seem to have slipped back into my slovenly ways, reading multiple books but rarely finishing any before another catches my attention (6 in the last week ).

One I did manage to finish:



It comes with the caveat, I read the introduction and the author was so precious about his qualitative research methodology I nearly abandoned it before I started. I persisted and it was anything but, it does explain some man-behaviour that seems v weird to women but normal to them. Also some funny truths. 7.5/10.

Also this, work-related but if I'm honest more to support a moderate approach to my favourite foods (bread and cereal). It helps me to think about food in terms of insulin release, not for everyone I know:

pollypenny

I've just gone from a David Baldacci to James Patterson to a quick detour to a book written by an ex-pupil. I've given up on that for the moment as her main character is a bit precious, just as she is.

The library has only been able to give us 7 copies of this month's book again, so I'll read that next so that I can pass it over. I like to tab up salient parts for discussion, so having to share it is a nuisance.

sugarbaby125

Just finished reading Giotto's Hand by Iain Pears. I really enjoyed the mystery and I did not guess who had been the main suspect until the book revealed it to me. 9/10 for me.

Tiddlywinks

Just in case anyone is considering a Kindle there's 20% off again today - not sure how long the offer will last.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KDRUCJY/ref=gw_eink_212750847_1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-kindle-A&pf_rd_r=JTJAZ90RPF58RQBHVCJV&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_p=78ecba75-2cf4-4ff7-8cb1-b51bbd1d5dc2&pf_rd_i=desktop

missbiggles1

pollypenny wrote: »

They're ok. Good page turners that you forget about a couple of days after finishing it.

I find most thrillers to be like that. Maybe Jeffrey Deaver and Stella Rimington are a bit different.

I'd add James Lee Burke's books to those - the meeting point of thrillers and literature.

missbiggles1

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Just in case anyone is considering a Kindle there's 20% off again today - not sure how long the offer will last.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KDRUCJY/ref=gw_eink_212750847_1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-kindle-A&pf_rd_r=JTJAZ90RPF58RQBHVCJV&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_p=78ecba75-2cf4-4ff7-8cb1-b51bbd1d5dc2&pf_rd_i=desktop

They've got Kindle Fires for £2 more https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-Display-Wi-Fi-GB-Black/dp/B00Y3TM6CO

I so much prefer reading on my Fire to a normal Kindle - I only hang on to mine for reading in bright sunshine or when the Fire's battery runs out.:(

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I am reading 'The First Phone call from Heaven' by Mitch Albom, really interesting book and I was pleased to find it in the local library

missbiggles1

VfM4meplse wrote: »

I seem to have slipped back into my slovenly ways, reading multiple books but rarely finishing any before another catches my attention (6 in the last week ).

One I did manage to finish:



It comes with the caveat, I read the introduction and the author was so precious about his qualitative research methodology I nearly abandoned it before I started. I persisted and it was anything but, it does explain some man-behaviour that seems v weird to women but normal to them. Also some funny truths. 7.5/10.

Also this, work-related but if I'm honest more to support a moderate approach to my favourite foods (bread and cereal). It helps me to think about food in terms of insulin release, not for everyone I know:

Please don't think I'm being rude but don't you ever read, well, "proper" books?:)

Upsidedown_Bear

Hello bookworms :hello:

I did enjoy The Revenant by Michael Punke although I thought the ending was a bit weak. As it's based on a true story I'm guessing the author couldn't change the ending too much.

I've also read:

Resurrecting home the 5th book in A American's Survivalist Series.
What can I say I love these books

The devil's bounty by Sean Black.
Did enjoy it, but predictable.

Cold sacrifice by Leigh Russell.
Didn't finish it. One of the worst books I've tried to read in a long time. I agree with a review I saw that said it read like a school essay.

Tell no one by Harlan Coben.
I did enjoy it but agree with pollypenny that you forget about them after a few days.

Twelve by Jasper Kent.
The library classes it as horror which I suppose it is. I really enjoyed it and have the next one (there's 5) in my "to read" pile.

It began as a last stand against Napoleon's invading army. It would end as a fight against an enemy of mankind itself.

The dead tracks by Tim Weaver.
This is the second David Raker thriller. The first was really good, this one was better.

I'm currently reading Field Grey by Philip Kerr.
I've never read a Bernie Gunther novel I didn't like and this is no exception.

Enjoy whatever you are reading and do let us know about it