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What are you reading now, beginning of 2012?

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posey · 02/01/2012 17:42

I am reading Julian Barnes The Sense of an Ending. Loving it.
Also Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I have never read them before Blush but am in the process of reading them to/with ds and thoroughly enjoying them.
Have got so many books piled up to read it is really quite exciting!

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canistartagainplease · 01/05/2012 19:51

Just finishes " The Day of the lie" William Brodrick , and started "The mark we make" dickon Abbott (poetry). I chose both for personal reasons and haven't been disappointed.

ScorpionQueen · 01/05/2012 19:32

Ooh Posey, do you? She seemed very Mumsnetty except when she wrote that the kids were missing Facebook, she didn't mention Mumsnet. Unless she is a secret MNetter.

moonblushtomato · 01/05/2012 19:24

Just about to start Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes (who I met at Waterstones last week, very nice lady)

Just finished Why Be Happy when You Can Be Normal by Jeanette Winterson. The first autobiography I've read. It was good yet not as good as I'd imagined, can't explain why?!

Mopswerver · 01/05/2012 18:46

'Hearts and Minds' by Amanda Craig. Thoroughly absorbing tale of inter-connecting characters in London which examines the issue of immigration. Extremely thought provoking. Lives on after you've finished it (last week). Also, "Swallows & Amazons" with the DC's. We're all loving it.

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Posey · 01/05/2012 18:40

ScorpionQueen I've read that too! Thoroughly enjoyed it, especially as [whispers] I know the family Grin

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ScorpionQueen · 01/05/2012 18:26

I'm reading Bonnes Vacances, a book MN sent me and am loving it! I wasn't sure it would be my cup of tea but it is a brilliant read. It does make me want to pack my bags and take my DH and kids on a round-the-world adventure though, so watch this space.
:)

mumblesmum · 27/01/2012 21:18

Have whizzed through all the Jo Nesbos and thought most of them were great! This was much helped by the fluent translation. Have pre-ordered his new book out in March!

Have just joined a book group and we are reading an 'Agatha Raisin' book by MC Beaton. I'm trying to believe that the author's writing a parody of serious crime fiction, but I have a feeling it's just crap. I've read stories better written by 8 year olds! Those short sentences, the lists of descriptions, the repetition.... ugh.

Abcinthia · 27/01/2012 18:00

I'm about to start State of Fear - Michael Crichton.

AnonymousBird · 27/01/2012 09:49

I was just about to start Snowdrops - FIL has lent it to me. I spotted it on his shelf, as I knew it was the MN book of the month so thought, hey, I'll actually read this one. He warned me "it's a bit light, so as long as you aren't expecting anything too meaty, you'll be ok!"

I think I'll read it this weekend, and now I'm not really expecting much, maybe I'll really enjoy it!

After that, probably Before I go to Sleep as I think our book club is going to select it for February's book....

alwaysrunninginheels · 27/01/2012 09:43

Just finished "Before i go to sleep". Loved it!

gailforce1 · 26/01/2012 21:34

I have nearly finished Snowdrops for MN bookclub and it is not living up to the hype! Would not recommend.
Next on my pile is Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple which had a mention on this thread.
Did enjoy That Woman:The Life of Wallis Simpson by Anne Sebba it put across another view of the Duchess of Windsor and No Fond Return of Love by Barbara Pym, not a lot happens but beautifully written.

I also listern to audio books in the car and The Long Song and The Childrens Book were particularly good also The True History of the Kelly Gang.

Abcinthia · 26/01/2012 18:59

I'm reading Courtiers by Lucy Worsley and 9th Judgement by James Patterson

I'm really Courtiers. It's been a great read so far.

BumgrapesofWrath · 26/01/2012 12:12

I'm reading When God Was a Rabbit - I'm really hooked.

lolajane2009 · 26/01/2012 12:10

just finishing book 2 of the IOD series by Kresley Cole. read 1, 2 and 12 (lothaire, that started it all) so far.

DuchessofMalfi · 25/01/2012 13:01

I saw the film of Marley and Me. It was ok. I'm guessing the book is much better.

liktoread · 25/01/2012 12:27

Am currently reading Marley and Me By John Grogan. I have not yet seen the film. It is a true life heart-warming tale about a great big boisterous lab and how he affects the day to day lives of the Grogan's. I think it is a veritable must for dog lovers.

ramblinrose · 23/01/2012 22:12

Jonathan Strange and Mr.Norrell. I'm hooked.

howdoo · 22/01/2012 22:26

Have just finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay which I really liked - have read a lot of Auschwitz books but this was the first novel as opposed to memoir. Galloped through it - very easy read.
Before that I read State of Wonder by Ann Patchett - it's interesting but a bit of a slow burn, until the last 30 pages or so. Would recommend it.
Is Jo Nesbo worth a go - I hear he's like Stieg Larsson?
Dilly, why was Room so good?

Abcinthia · 22/01/2012 18:43

Jude The Obscure - Hardy and The Boys From Brazil - Ira Levin.

Dillydaydreaming · 22/01/2012 12:09

Room by Emma Donaghue was just brilliant.
Death at Pemberley - not the greatest of PD James work but was still okay.
The Litigators by John Grisham was good too.

DuchessofMalfi · 22/01/2012 09:47

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson.

kikidee · 20/01/2012 20:00

I've just started The Rules of Civility and think it will be very good. Just finished Eleven by Mark Watson as recommended by a friend. An easy read but not great.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 20/01/2012 18:14

Witness the Night by Kishwar Desai.

Abcinthia · 20/01/2012 12:43

I am currently reading If Walls Could Talk - Lucy Worsley and Hidden Child - Camilla Lackberg.

nursenic · 20/01/2012 09:50

I think recent King novels would benefit from some editorial pruning. Stick with it but skim selectively.

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