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To ask you what you are reading?

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notnearlythereyet · 27/07/2014 22:01

Just that really.

I fell in love in Zadie Smith's prose, just finished 'On beauty'. In the middle of 'Anna Karenina' now and eyeing up 'A hundred years of solitude' in my handbag.

Interested in books that you would recommend, as this summery weather makes me want to curl up in a hammock and read, read, read..(don't have a hammock just yet so a beanbag has to do for now).

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insanityscratching · 28/07/2014 18:17

I'm reading The Retribution by Val McDermid. I don't usually read thrillers but was given the first two and then had to finish the series. I might try some more of her books once I've finished the next one.

Smilesandpiles · 28/07/2014 18:03

The highway code by the DSA.

Not exciting but useful. (passed theory but my driving instructor is still quizzing me on it)

MrTumblesBavarianFanbase · 28/07/2014 17:58

Dublin by Edward Rutherford downstairs and Stones from The River upstairs... both quite good reads.

KurriKurri · 28/07/2014 17:56

The Ocean At The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman - it is good so far.

Mybigfatredwedding · 28/07/2014 17:56

I am reading the Game of Thrones books, and I think I will be for ever and ever. Amen.

iloveeverton · 28/07/2014 17:53

The Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafón, half way through.

Recently enjoyed An Exquisite Sense of What Is Beautiful
by J. David Simons

proseccoco · 28/07/2014 17:23

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Bolshybookworm · 28/07/2014 17:20

I bought the least graphic one for my mum, obfuskate, but I think she was still offended by it! Bit like the time I made her watch City of God, after forgetting how violent it was.....

NoSnowJustSand · 28/07/2014 16:43

I've read The Fault in Our Stars (didn't particularly enjoy it and was holding off on watching the film before I'd read the book; it's a rule) and the magnificent We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. I highly recommend the latter!

Jayne35 · 28/07/2014 16:25

Am reading Birdman by Mo Hayder but am struggling a bit..

I really enjoy Mo Hayder but that one was a difficult read...

Currently reading Broken Angels by Graham Masterton. Before that I read the whole Gone series by Michael Grant, I think they are young adult books but I loved them.

Sallystyle · 28/07/2014 16:17

The Golem and the Djinni.

It is excellent.

littlepeas · 28/07/2014 16:15

The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness at the moment. Also about 250 pages into The Goldfinch and have been for months.........do intend to finish it at some point, but am one of the minority who doesn't love it.

wwbuffydo · 28/07/2014 16:03

no probs bolshy hope it lives up to my recommendation!!

Jelliebabe2 · 28/07/2014 15:53

I've just started the girl in the box series! Compelling stuff so far and was free on Amazon!

Picklepest · 28/07/2014 15:33

I used to be highbrow in reading. Now I just read anything under £2 a pop on kindle. Had some gems and some duffs. Presently reading lee child /jack reacher series. (Over £2 each but are dhs). Really enjoying them.

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Bolshybookworm · 28/07/2014 15:26

I love the Regeneration trilogy curlyweasel, it's one of my all time favs.

lucyintheskywithdinos · 28/07/2014 15:13

Daughter of fortune by Isabelle Allende. I'm on a big Allende kick at the moment as I found a pile of her books in a charity shop!

achtunglady · 28/07/2014 15:07

Filth is one of my favourite books! I love Irvine Welsh.

I'm currently reading Sex Lives of Siamese Twins by Irvine Welsh and The Rum Diary which ive read loads of times but love it!

Curlyweasel · 28/07/2014 14:41

I'm reading the Regeneration trilogy again - was one I wanted to keep on my Kindle (as I used to keep a copy on my bookshelf). Just finished last GOT instalment - surprised I got that far given how convoluted he's making the experience have a sneaky feeling I may have read them out of order

Doobydoo · 28/07/2014 14:36

I LOVE Kate Atkinson.I do!

Doobydoo · 28/07/2014 14:35

Oo yes read Goldfinch 2 weeks ago.The secret history is on me list

Doobydoo · 28/07/2014 14:34

Just finished The one plus one and the Cormoran Strike one by JK Rowling am now reading 'We are absolutely beside ourselves...quirky thus far.I like it

burgatroyd · 28/07/2014 14:33

Couldn't get through the Rosie Project as I found it a little twee.
The examined life is excellent.
The husbands Secret is a good old novel with cracking plot that kept me hooked. Excellent writer. Please read this book!

Leviticus · 28/07/2014 14:26

I know why the caged bird sings. I hadn't heard of Maya Angelou until her death. It's very good.

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