The Bookworm's Thread 2017

Treasurequeen

Not posted much on her but over the past couple of months I have read the following books. silent scream by Angela Marsons. it was a very good read I couldn't put the book down. I rate it 9/10 it is a book based in a series and I have put the other books on my to read wish list. Its a crime/ murder mystery book and had plenty of twist and turns.

another book I have read is the cosy teashop in the castle by Caroline Roberts a cosy and enjoyable read. I rate it 8/10.

Up next is a book by Rosanna ley. last dance in Havana. so far so good at the moment but only a 1/4 into the book. I will update when I have finished this book, I like all of Rosanna's books as I had the opportunity to proof- read one of her previous novels The saffron trail.

VfM4meplse

Book 35:



A definite 9/10, I loved it but can't understand why it hasn't won any literary awards?! It is so much better than "God of Small Things". Mind you, it took me ages to read: a week to get through 484 pages (a novel this size would usually be done and dusted in 3 evenings). I'm now on the lookout for her other books.

VfM4meplse

Book 36:



7/10 and for me a super-quick read. It's taken nowhere near the effort to write as #35, but encapsulates all the things you want to say to delusional patients, in a straight-talking manner. Made me laugh with its subversive tactics

Wednesday2000

Where the Dead Walk - John Bowen. I started this a while back and didn't carry on, but have picked it up again and it seems quite interesting.:)

It is about a woman presenter of a paranormal investigation cable TV show who goes to explore a haunted house.

pollypenny

Breaking Cover, Stella Rimington's latest was as gripping as usual. Couldn't put it down and could envisage the events happening.

Serendipitious

Currently enjoying this:




Set in 1867.
Following the sudden death of her father, Eliza Caine moves from London to take up a position as governess at Gaudlin Hall in Norfolk, where she discovers a strange situation and hostile atmosphere. All very Gothic in terms of setting, but written in a more contemporary style which makes for an easy read, although I'm pretty sure no-one in 1867 went round saying things like 'I'm fine. Everything's fine.'

Wednesday2000

Where the Dead Walk was good, but it dragged a bit at the end.

I'm starting Silence for the Dead today, it is by Simone St. James. I think I have read most of her books now. They are quite similar, but enjoyable reads.

Serendipitious wrote: »

Currently enjoying this:




Set in 1867.
Following the sudden death of her father, Eliza Caine moves from London to take up a position as governess at Gaudlin Hall in Norfolk, where she discovers a strange situation and hostile atmosphere. All very Gothic in terms of setting, but written in a more contemporary style which makes for an easy read, although I'm pretty sure no-one in 1867 went round saying things like 'I'm fine. Everything's fine.'

I really liked that too, I read that for a second time recently.:) That is probably my favourite genre of book.

Serendipitious

One I didn't like:




Will has had a terrible accident and lies in hospital. Told through the perspectives of three different family members, the story charts the history, dynamics and relationships of the family leading up to, and including, Will's situation.

I found it very dense, too jam-packed full of information, all of which was relevant but none of which was sufficiently memorable to help me understand what was meant to be going on. I wanted to know what was happening with Will but it was like having to unravel a whole load of knitting to find out. About two-thirds of the way through, I gave up and skimmed, but even when I found out what had happened, I had to go back and ferret out some more background information for it to make sense.

Cleverly, cleverly done, and I can see why it's had such good reviews, but frankly I thought it made such hard work for the reader.

greentiger

Well, I did give up on Half of a Yellow Sun
However since then I have read a real mixed bag -
1 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
This was short (a morning read) but most enjoyable.

2 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
An unusual but enjoyable format

4 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
I read this many, many moons ago but it was just as enjoyable this time round.

3 by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
I like this best out of these 4 books.

My current read is "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. Sometimes you just have to return to the classics.

pollypenny

Read loads while in the USA, after getting up early with the little ones.

Couldn't put The Vanished Man, by Jeffrey Deaver, down, twist after twist when I thought it had been resolved.

I quite enjoyed The Trouble with Goats and Sheep.