The Bookworm’s Thread 2018

gettingtheresometime

Merlin's_Beard wrote: »

I've heard a lot of good things about that book and it's definitely on my to-read list, will be interesting to hear another opinion once you've finished.

Just finished "When Breath Becomes Air", another doctor story - this time, a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with incurable cancer. Very moving and difficult to put down.

Finished over the weekend - very eye opening ....came to the conclusion that there are more regulations stopping lorry drivers working stupid hours than doctors.

VfM4meplse wrote: »

You might also like Atul Gawande and Henry Marsh.

I liked the Kalinathi book, but I did find his decision to continue working whilst he was clearly so unwell difficult to understand. At that point most people would have drawn a line and put themselves and their families first.

I've read a couple of Atul Gawande's books and again they were very thought provoking. Alternatively have a look on bbc iplayer for his Reith Lectures - they were very good but based on his books.

Read over the weekend as well The Wildflowers by Harriet Evans. All I would say, after reading reviews on Amazon, is did I read the same book as I thought it was dreadful....thank goodness I had from the Library

Currently re-reading Presumed Innocent as I want to read the sequel but forgotten how Presumed Innocent ended lol.

gettingtheresometime

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Hi all. I'd like to join you if I may! Am an avid reader and working in a library means my 'to be read' pile and wishlists are huge as I'm a sucker for a recommendation!

Currently reading Let it lie by clare mackintosh. I've read her previous two books and enjoyed them. Halfway through this one and although not as gripping as the first book I like the story.

Xxx

Hello & welcome

I've got Let it lie as an audible book so will be interested your opinion once you've finished it

VfM4meplse

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

Started reading last night 'This is going to hurt' by Adam Kay detailing his years as a junior doctor. I was only going to read for a short while but the easy reading of the diary format meant I read for a lot longer than I meant to - so am tired today!

I P'inned this after I heard the author interviewed on R2 recently....and guess what, I found it in the chazzer today (3 for £1). V happy considering it's a recent publication :dance:

sugarbaby125

I have just finished reading The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer & Annie Barrows.

I really loved the format of the book which is a series of letters. I had been to the preview of the film earlier this year of the same name which was adapted from the book but I still found the book endearing and refreshing to read.

I would give this book 9.5/10

alfsmum

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Currently reading Let it lie by clare mackintosh. I've read her previous two books and enjoyed them. Halfway through this one and although not as gripping as the first book I like the story.

Xxx

I enjoyed this one, interesting twists as the story progresses.

Blackcatsreturns

I've just finished The Child by Fiona Barton which was reviewed on earlier on this thread. I enjoyed it and found it quite compelling. Like the previous reviewer I worked out the twist part way through the book but that didn't mean that I didn't enjoy it.
Sugar baby I also thoroughly enjoyed The Guernsey Literary Society book which again was recommended on this thread.
I thought Moving by Jenny Eclair was very well written and chose it after reading her book - Life, Death and Vanilla Slices which was wonderful and still makes me feel a bit emotional when I think about it. Again it was recommended previously on this thread
I find this a great place to get a variety of books to read so thank you to all contributors.

VfM4meplse

Book 20:



7.5/10. I selected this having remembered the author's name from a radio interview a few months ago, and enjoyed this more the further I got through it. It's an unusual biography of someone who beat the odds despite having a difficult start in life. Something that really surprised me was how good an understanding of human nature she had as a 30 yo - these days we have the internet at our disposal and hence the breadth of information at our fingertips, yet maturity this kind of is much less common. I feel inspired to read her book "Two Pence To Cross The Mersey" now.

Callie22

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Book 20:



7.5/10. I selected this having remembered the author's name from a radio interview a few months ago, and enjoyed this more the further I got through it. It's an unusual biography of someone who beat the odds despite having a difficult start in life. Something that really surprised me was how good an understanding of human nature she had as a 30 yo - these days we have the internet at our disposal and hence the breadth of information at our fingertips, yet maturity this kind of is much less common. I feel inspired to read her book "Two Pence To Cross The Mersey" now.

Honestly, do go and read her autobiographies, they're really worth reading. There are four - Twopence to Cross The Mersey, Liverpool Miss, By the Waters of Liverpool and Lime Street at Two. It's long been a frustration of mine that her life 'story' finishes quite abruptly at the end of her autobiographies, so I was delighted to read Passage Across the Mersey when it came out last year as it adds so much more to her earlier books. I can also recommend her novels too - Yes, Mama is a favourite.

sugarbaby125

I just finished reading Molly's Game by Molly Bloom

I found this book really easy to read and I loved reading the true story that the film of the same name was based on. This is the story of how 26 year old Molly Bloom was behind the most exclusive, high stakes, underground Poker game in the World.

I would give this book 8/10

VfM4meplse

sugarbaby125 wrote: »

I just finished reading Molly's Game by Molly Bloom

I found this book really easy to read and I loved reading the true story that the film of the same name was based on. This is the story of how 26 year old Molly Bloom was behind the most exclusive, high stakes, underground Poker game in the World.

I would give this book 8/10

I heard ?Jessica Chastain being interviewed a while back and remember thinking what an interesting story it was. Duly P'inned

Book 21:



7/10. A simple introduction to an amazing and super-complex individual - who as with many misunderstood genius', had their work deliberately twisted to suit the evil agendas of people hell-bent on misery and destruction.