The Bookworm’s Thread 2018

VfM4meplse

Book 39:


8/10. I'm ashamed to say I have got round to reading it only 9 years after I saw him speak on the subject

Full of useful insights into of all things, the method to rock'n'roll dressing room demands, and more importantly the construction industry - which I have always marvelled at but know next to nothing about. It also made me think hard about policy making, and emergency planning at an operational level. For me the least interesting part was ironically about the operating theatre - perhaps because I'm a convert already? A good book.

greentiger

“The Secret Life and Curious Death of Miss Jean Milne” was a great book; I’m glad my post was of use, babs 103.

I finished "Q & A" and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like how Ram's life experiences were recounted, and how these allowed him to answer the questions.

A few books have passed through my hands since then.

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.lickr.com/photos/118238315@N07/]Bobbie Doctor[/url], on Flickr
Just what you'd expect from Josephine Cox; not my preferred genre, by any means, but an easy read. Why did I read it? It was the only "T" on my shelf (it had been passed on to me along with the other of her books that I used for my alphabet challenge).

U by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr

Another fun read from Sophie Kinsella - runaway lawyer accidentally becomes a housekeeper, despite having no clue about cooking or cleaning. There are some laugh out loud moments.


Next up

V by Bobbie Doctor, on Flickr
I'm jumping in at No23 of the Wexford series. Not too bothered about that, unusually; I think I've seen enough of the TV versions to be able to cope. This was another passed on book, and my only 'V'.

Wednesday2000

The Chalk Man - C.J.Tudor. It's meant to be scary!:eek::)

greentiger wrote: »

Another fun read from Sophie Kinsella - runaway lawyer accidentally becomes a housekeeper, despite having no clue about cooking or cleaning. There are some laugh out loud moments.

Her books are genuinely laugh out loud funny. I stopped reading them on public transport.:rotfl:

Blackcatsreturns

The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie - 9/10. Very well written and a great range of interwoven story lines that finally linked up right at the end of the book. The plots touched onto social history with the sewing Machine's role in 3 households.

Mr_Singleton

Was in Daunts bookshop so managed to nab a copy of .....



..... after hearing about it on Radio 4.

Just having had a flick through and I swear it’s printed on institutional toilet paper circ. 1980. For a £25 book I am not happy :mad:

retireby35

Hello, please can I join in if its not too late? I'm currently on book 9 of the year I believe - I am not the best of keeping record!! I've written a short blurb if I can remember the book - I do start books but put them down after a couple of chapters if I am not getting on with it so I don't include these.
1. Lindsey Kelk - One in a Million
Was ok... I'm a fan of Lindsey but I think her others were better.
2. Helen Russell - The year of living Danishly
Such a fab read - so informative and some parts funny. Would recommend this book
3. Sophie Kinsella - Surprise Me
Sophie Kinsella is my all time fav author -so in my eyes another hit!
4. Paula Hawkins - Into the Water
Loved her other books, this one doesn't disappoint
5. Tara Button - A life less throwaway
This really opened my eyes on what I waste my money on. This book made me spend 6 weeks of uncluttering my house, more so than what Kon Marie did. I would recommend this book, I brought this when on offer on Amazon.
6. Adam Kay - This is going to hurt
I've seen quite a few comments on this thread about this book, and I agree, its really honest, funny and sometimes emotional. I have increased respect for those that work in the NHS now
7. Katy Collins - Chasing the Sun
Meh... okay summer read.
8. Jennifer Bohnet - A year of taking chances
Good little easy read
9. Currently reading Robert Galbraith - The Silkworm
Love his (her) first novel, and I can't put this one down!

VfM4meplse

Welcome retireby35!

Book 40:


8.5/10. I really liked this, it really added some colour to the history that was largely forgotten by the world until the last couple of years. It also spelled out how feminism was intertwined with the fight for civil rights, Greenham Common etc. I think it should be mandatory reading for all 13 year old girls (although be warned, there are a couple of pages about exploring sexuality / examining your bits and pieces in a mirror - but probably nothing that hasn't been covered in PSE).

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Was in Daunts bookshop so managed to nab a copy of .....



..... after hearing about it on Radio 4.

Just having had a flick through and I swear it’s printed on institutional toilet paper circ. 1980. For a £25 book I am not happy :mad:

This book is exactly my kind of thing! Just a pity the publisher didn't apply the same dedication to the manufacturing process :rotfl:

Wednesday2000

OMG, the ending of The Chalk Man. I wasn't expecting that at all!:eek:

retireby35 wrote: »

2. Helen Russell - The year of living Danishly
Such a fab read - so informative and some parts funny. Would recommend this book

I found that book funny too!:D

gettingtheresometime

Was disappointed with Pearls before Poppies....it was obviously a labour of love for the author but it was a labour to read it. Could have been more interesting if the present day owners had been interviewed.

Now reading You, Me Everything....finding it an easy read, very much in the vein of Me before You.

sugarbaby125

I have finished reading Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

I really enjoyed this book, it is told from the point of view of Audrey who is a young girl trying to overcome the mental health issues she is suffering from because she was bullied. It is an easy read and the subject matter is informative and told with real humour. I would give this book 9/10