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50 Book Challenge 2015 Part 4

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southeastdweller · 01/06/2015 22:15

Thread four of the 50 Book Challenge for this year.

The challenge is to read fifty books (or more!) in 2015, though reading fifty isn't mandatory. It's still not too late to join, any type of book can count, and please try to let us all know your thoughts on what you've read.

First thread of the year here, second thread here, and third thread here.

Happy reading Smile

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wiltingfast · 04/09/2015 17:08

omg a NEW THREAD! don't leave without me! grabs hat

tumbletumble · 01/09/2015 09:12

See you on the new thread Smile

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southeastdweller · 01/09/2015 07:46

New month, new thread

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southeastdweller · 01/09/2015 07:39

Talking about Bill Bryson, we'll be seeing a lot about him in the media over the next two months as the film of A Walk in the Woods is out soon and the follow-up to Notes from a Small Island is out next month. I've never read any of his books so will start with 'Small Island' first.

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BestIsWest · 31/08/2015 21:56

Flowers Thank you all.

ladydepp · 31/08/2015 21:25

Oh Best, poor you! So sorry to hear it, hope you feel better soon Flowers

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southeastdweller · 31/08/2015 20:32

Flowers Best. Enjoy your book.

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DuchessofMalfi · 31/08/2015 20:08

Oh Best how awful Flowers. I'm so sorry. I cried for days when we lost our Ddog. They are so much a part of the family that when they die it's devastating. Unmumsnetty hug from me.

Lilaclily · 31/08/2015 20:08

So sorry Best Flowers

DinosaursRoar · 31/08/2015 20:02

oh Best, so sorry to hear that. Sad

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 19:34

Oh no - I'm so sorry, Best. Flowers

BestIsWest · 31/08/2015 19:31

Lost my DDog very suddenly, Remus. Thanks for asking. Have howled for days.

Lilaclily · 31/08/2015 19:29

No 72

Another David Wailliams here Grin

Awful Auntie : loved it !

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 19:25

You okay, Best? Bill Bryson always a good idea, and, 'Down Under' is such fun (apart from the spiders).

BestIsWest · 31/08/2015 19:23

Yes, I think I will add 'Miss Brodie' my list too. I am always telling DC's that 'I am in my prime' in my best Geraldine McEwan voice.

Feeling a bit sad at the moment so reading Bill Bryson's Down Under. Never fails to cheer me up.

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southeastdweller · 31/08/2015 19:21

I, too, fancy a re-read of that Muriel Sparks book - there's so much going on under the surface and I don't think I got everything the first time round. The Maggie Smith film is also great.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 19:08

It's a long time since I read, 'Miss Brodie' but I remember really enjoying it. Might have to be time for a re-read soon!

DinosaursRoar · 31/08/2015 18:50

ooh, a rainy bank holiday and I've read another short book - back into being able to concentrate!

  1. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Sparks - a short book set in the interwar period at a girls school in Edinburgh, a teacher with rather alternative methods shapes a group of 'favourites', one of whom ultimately betrays her by handing the excuse to get rid of her. As I read it, I went from thinking Brodie was a strong, heartwarming character, to something a bit sinister, to someone to pity.
DuchessofMalfi · 31/08/2015 18:33

  1. The Demon Dentist by David Walliams. I'd say this was my favourite Walliams book so far. There are a couple I haven't read yet though. This was edge of seat stuff even for me :o. DS loves to be scared but not too much. This fitted the bill exactly.

  2. Supercat vs the Chip Thief by Jeanne Willis. Not bad but felt a bit flat after the Demon Dentist.

And finally, one for me - 91. Treachery by S J Parris. Brilliant. Loved it from start to finish. This one, the fourth in the series, is set in Plymouth where there has been a murder on board Sir Francis Drake's ship which was about to sail for the Spanish coast. Giordano Bruno and Sir Philip Sydney are instructed by Sir Francis Drake to investigate. It was fast paced and well plotted and very well written. Have got to wait until next year until the next one in the series is out though :(

Currently reading Horrid Henry Rocks by Francesca Simon and also about to start The Bookshop Book by Jen Campbell.

Sonnet · 31/08/2015 15:55

I loved The book thief so disappointed to hear you didn't rate I am the Messenger Remus.
I have not read heroes and villains but have Wise Children by Angela Carter unread on my bookshelf for a while now (unhelpful Smile)
My Brilliant friend sounds interesting Ladydepp

I started book 47 - The Lifeboat by
Charlotte Rogan last night which is another charity shop pick up!.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 12:07
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tumbletumble · 31/08/2015 12:05

Shallow, me?! Blush

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 11:45

:) I meant 'stunning' in terms of his acting, but he is rather beautiful too.

tumbletumble · 31/08/2015 11:42

Yes he is very nice! Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/08/2015 11:38

Not seen the film, but read some really scathing reviews! It's got Ben Schnetzer in though, who is absolutely stunning in, 'Pride' so might be worth it for him?

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