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Last book of 2013, first book of 2014

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Cheboludo · 31/12/2013 22:18

What is the last book you read in 2013 and what will be the first one you read in 2014? Are they connected?

My last was How to be a Heroine by Samantha Ellis. It's a wonderful memoir told through the authors favourite books and heroines. One of the books she writes about is Pride and Prejudice which reminded me that I have Longbourn in my TBR pile so that's going to be the first book I finish in 2014.

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PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 31/12/2013 22:53

Glad to see 11.22.63 recommended. Will add it to my list.

AlaskaNebraska · 31/12/2013 22:51

reading Savage Continent atm - About post ww2 chaos.

about to look at Orange is the NEw black

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 22:50

Have read em all, Thurlow!

Thurlow · 31/12/2013 22:49

I think I got lost in a lot of book 6 and 7! Then there's that whole random thing in book 7 that sort of helps them to win (trying not to spoil it for anyone else) but hasn't been mentioned before. That annoyed me.

Do you read any other Stephen King? 11.22.63 was great.

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Cheboludo · 31/12/2013 22:48

Ah, Today, I'm cheating - I've already started Longbourn but I know I won't finish it until next year so it's being counted as my first of 2014.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 22:44

Book 2 is my favourite too! Then 5 and 7. Dislike 4, and agree that 6 is weaker. The Mia stuff bores me, but I love Pere C in the Dixie Pig.

Thurlow · 31/12/2013 22:39

I love The Dark Tower so much. Though I always struggled with book 6, nothing happens! Book 2 was my favourite.

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 31/12/2013 22:39

Just finished Citadel by Kate Mosse.

Not sure on the next one but will be something light and easy. Probably Dan Brown.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 22:38

I'm re-reading The Dark Tower series. Will prob finish 5 tomorrow and start 6 immediately!

After they're done, I'll read some history books for a couple of weeks.

ItsAWonderfulCervix · 31/12/2013 22:36

About to finish About the boy, Helen Fielding. Next to read is The Goldfinch, Donna Tart

TodaysAGoodDay · 31/12/2013 22:33

I'm halfway through John Grisham 'The Associate' so it counts as 2013 and 2014 right? Very easy reading, not looking forward to it ending...

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Cheboludo · 31/12/2013 22:28

I have a blind spot for WWII literature, unfortunately. I don't know why, but I just find it too difficult to read. That sounds really interesting, if tough going.

Thanks for reminding me about the Sebastian Faulkes - I remember watching the accompanying programme and always intended to check out the book but forgot.

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Thurlow · 31/12/2013 22:23

I'm 2/3rd of the way through All Hell Let Loose, which is a single volume on WWII. It was sitting on the shelf for over a year but I'm glad I finally started it, it's incredibly well written and readable and an excellent overview. It's making me realise how much we don't get taught about WWII when we study it at school. Did you know that pretty much all 3 years of war (1941-1944) in north Africa and the Far East only happened to kill time and make a show of some momentum until D-Day?

Not sure what to start in 2014. Something light, I imagine!

Have you read Sebastian Faulks' On Fiction? It's summaries of books and characters i.e. he talks about 4 important romantic heroes, 4 important villains etc. Really enjoyed it.

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