The Bookworm's Thread 2017

VfM4meplse

blackcatsx2 wrote: »

I've just finished this and really enjoyed it. I can't remember if it was recommended on here. Really interesting style as it is written as a series of letters. I learned lots about the occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2 - I had no idea how tough it was for the islands.

This has been on my shelf for ages, as it was recommended to me. It’s quite a thin book, yet I haven’t got round to reading it yet

It’s gone up the reading list now

donnajt

Please may i join in?

VfM4meplse

donnajt wrote: »

Please may i join in?

All comers are welcome! All we ask is that you share your thoughts on your reading material. Either it’s a book we’ll get lots of pleasure from or you’ll save us from wasting our time!

I’ve read some real gems and broadened my reading tastes considerably since we started this virtual bookclub 22 months ago, all thanks to the recommendations of others.

donnajt

VfM4meplse wrote: »

All comers are welcome! All we ask is that you share your thoughts on your reading material. Either it’s a book we’ll get lots of pleasure from or you’ll save us from wasting our time!

I’ve read some real gems and broadened my reading tastes considerably since we started this virtual bookclub 22 months ago, all thanks to the recommendations of others.

thank you VfM4meplse - i'm not sure how you post photographs but i have just finished reading (yesterday) The One by John Marrs, absolutely loved it, really short chapters, bit confusing at first as lots of characters introduced with different storylines, slightly far fetched in parts but very entertaining and food for thought esp in the day of social dating apps etc and the progression of science, who knows one day this could happen, or maybe i'm just a stupid romantic but i didn't want this book to end

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K3V42AO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

donnajt

However, this has probably been my most favourite book this year, A Boy Made of Blocks by Keith Stuart, probably the most uplifting book and close to my heart as one of my best friends has an autistic son who i love dearly, I laughed and and cried and was literally cheering on from the sidelines

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Made-Blocks-uplifting-novel-ebook/dp/B010QDG9RI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1509360450&sr=1-1&keywords=the+boy+made+of+blocks+kindle

Wednesday2000

Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, Maria Konnikova.

^ I just ordered this book from Am*zon.

I have a stack of books to read at the moment. I haven't really felt in a reading mood lately. I did read a free book I got about stress and burnout and got a couple of good ideas from that.:)

Primrose

donnajt wrote: »

However, this has probably been my most favourite book this year, A Boy Made of Blocks by Keith Stuart, probably the most uplifting book and close to my heart as one of my best friends has an autistic son who i love dearly, I laughed and and cried and was literally cheering on from the sidelines

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Made-Blocks-uplifting-novel-ebook/dp/B010QDG9RI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1509360450&sr=1-1&keywords=the+boy+made+of+blocks+kindle

I endorse this recommendation. It gives a valuable insight into what it is like trying to manage a child with this disability and the strains it can put on any relationship.

donnajt

Primrose wrote: »

I endorse this recommendation. It gives a valuable insight into what it is like trying to manage a child with this disability and the strains it can put on any relationship.

Thank you Primrose - I think this is probably my fav book of 2017

VfM4meplse

donnajt wrote: »

Thank you Primrose - I think this is probably my fav book of 2017

Endorsement enough. P’inned

donnajt

blackcatsx2 wrote: »

I've just finished this and really enjoyed it. I can't remember if it was recommended on here. Really interesting style as it is written as a series of letters. I learned lots about the occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2 - I had no idea how tough it was for the islands.

I've added this to my list - having trouble with my cognitive memory at mo (fibro fog) so will wait until this has cleared, I love WW2

My sister in law passes me lots of chick flick books, I think I have decided on this one ...The Marriage Lie

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marriage-Lie-Shockingly-destined-psychological-ebook/dp/B01JY7HEC6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509553396&sr=8-1&keywords=the+marriage+lie

Only managed 4 hours sleep last night so not sure I'll be able to keep my eyes open long enough to start reading tonight