The Bookworm's Thread 2016

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On me Hols but brought three books with me, finished Peter James 'Faith tonight.read most of it this afternoon on the beach.I also have his 'Twilight' to read and my Book Club book which is Rachel Seiffert's 'Field Study' so these should be done by the end of the week,depending on how much sun,and beach time I get:) Luckily the holiday house has a good few that look interesting to have a read of. I really am a total bookworm at times.

JackieO xx

dreaming

Well despite much research online and asking around I didn't find a book specifically for our bookgroup's 90 odd year old gentleman. He wanted Harry Potter (which most of us had read) but he seemed not to understand what it was about, plus we do have to limit the size of books as although we are mostly retired, we all seem to lead very busy lives plus reading widely. Most things I looked at (mainly young adult genre) seemed to be fantasy/science fiction or needing a good understanding of modern technology. I did make a list of books I would like to read though, to add to the one I already have. Anyway I compiled the list for the next 8 months from members' suggestions so we will all be hitting the charity shops in the next few weeks. When I was doing the list I was looking back at the records and see that we have read over 200 books since 2002 when we started. At the beginning we used to read 2 books a month and compare/contrast them (there was usually some sort of link) but we abandoned that as it seemed too much like homework.

Upsidedown_Bear

I've been reading the classics. Didn't take too long
Classics

Treasurequeen

Finished the oyster catcher by Jo Thomas a very enjoyable read, I have read another of her books in the past and will be looking out for her other books in my local chazzer. 9/10.

dreaming

Oh dear - charity shops! Hit a nearby town that has a good selection of charity shops yesterday, armed with my new list for one of my book groups but didn't find one book from it. Still managed to buy 7 "other" books though, as I have decided to collect the complete set of Rankin's Rebus books, plus another that I made a note of when trying to find ideas for old gentleman group member. Not sure where they are going to go as I have run out of book shelves despite having a cull quite recently and only keep those I really wanted to keep. No room for another bookcase in my little bungalow (I already have 2) so thinking cap on for solutions. My Kindle was supposed to be the answer but I find that is mostly reference books as I don't enjoy reading for long on that. Other book group is also compiling new list for next few months so should get that soon.

missbiggles1

Hobsons_Choice wrote: »

Just finished Jeffery Deaver's latest Lincoln Rhyme novel: The Steel Kiss
Always enjoy his books, especially the Lincoln Rhyme ones, and this didn't disappoint.

I like his books too - I'm waiting for this to come down in price on Kindle.

VfM4meplse

Upsidedown_Bear wrote: »

I've been reading the classics. Didn't take too long
Classics

Thanks! :rotfl:

A bit of fun for the weekend: 20 books you should read again and again. I have 8 in my collection, and read a further 8 many years ago so still have some way to go.

The ones I have no interest in are Lord of the Rings, Farenheit 51, and Frankenstein. The one that I really should have read is the Grapes of Wrath.

dreaming

Oh yes I forgot about Jeffery Deaver's new book - another series I have collected and can hardly wait for paperback to come out. I did look on library website but it is reserved for the next couple of months. Was considering buying hardback but live-in daughter pointed out that a) it won't fit in with other paperbacks and I do like things to be in order; b) it is outside of my self imposed budget for books; c) I have many other books to read in the meantime.

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dreaming wrote: »

Well despite much research online and asking around I didn't find a book specifically for our bookgroup's 90 odd year old gentleman. He wanted Harry Potter (which most of us had read) but he seemed not to understand what it was about, plus we do have to limit the size of books as although we are mostly retired, we all seem to lead very busy lives plus reading widely. Most things I looked at (mainly young adult genre) seemed to be fantasy/science fiction or needing a good understanding of modern technology.

I'm sorry I've forgotten the criteria for a suitable book for your elderly gent:o but I've been wondering whether something humorous might be the answer:idea:.

Something like a P G Wodehouse (which everyone else may have read already but there are lots to choose from and they've the bonus of being short) or a Bill Bryson. Not in the humour genre but nice, short and not too convoluted, what about one of Georges Simenon's Maigret books?

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VfM4meplse wrote: »

Thanks! :rotfl:

A bit of fun for the weekend: 20 books you should read again and again. I have 8 in my collection, and read a further 8 many years ago so still have some way to go.

The ones I have no interest in are Lord of the Rings, Farenheit 51, and Frankenstein. The one that I really should have read is the Grapes of Wrath.

Thanks for the link. An interesting selection but sadly, despite having read all of them at some time in my long reading life, there are only two of them that I would want to read again;)

Wuthering Heights is a lifelong favourite, actually enjoyed when having to study it for 'A'Level, and I re-read it from time to time.

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe enchanted me as a child. I can't remember the age at which I first read it but I recall it being the first time I'd ever been totally lost and immersed in a book. I really must give that one another go.

I'm not a big re-reader. Life's too short to read all the books that I want/need to read without spending time on re-reads.