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50 Book Challenge 2017 Part Eight

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southeastdweller · 30/10/2017 18:31

Welcome to the eighth and final thread of the 50 Book Challenge for this year.

The challenge is to read fifty books (or more!) in 2017, though reading fifty isn't mandatory. Any type of book can count and please try to let us all know your thoughts on what you've read. To anyone who hasn't posted, feel free to de-lurk and share with us what you've read this year.

The first thread of the year is here, the second one here, the third thread here, the fourth one here, the fifth one here, the sixth one here, and the seventh one here.

How have you got on so far this year?

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ChessieFL · 31/10/2017 10:04

Marking place! Thanks for new thread.

CoteDAzur · 31/10/2017 09:38

I thought I’d let y’all know that I ended up buying Brideshead Revisited last night. We’ll see how that goes Smile

Sadik · 31/10/2017 08:27

Thanks Southeast - just checking in.

noodlezoodle · 31/10/2017 01:27

Welcome Blue. One of my favourite authors is Jilly Cooper and I refuse to apologise Grin.

This thread is great for recommendations and lethal for your 'to be read' pile so I'm sure you'll find something that gets you back into it.

RMC123 · 30/10/2017 22:07

Welcome Blue. Long day - will move my list across soon.

CoteDAzur · 30/10/2017 22:01

Marking my place Smile

BestIsWest · 30/10/2017 21:30

Welcome Blue.

Thanks for the new thread southeast.

Still reading Hidden Figures but must confess to being a bit bored by it.

Bluelonerose · 30/10/2017 21:08

Hi all.

I love reading but am struggling to find anything go keep my interest for very long. Even my go to books I can't get into Sad

I did read a really good book a few months ago called insects by John Koloen.
That kept my attention through out.

I like psychological thrillers and horrors and don't flame me but I am a MASSIVE Jackie Collins fan Grin but can't find anything I like.

I signed up to bookbub and have been getting into the free books but they tend to just be one in a series so as soon as I'm drawn in I haven't got the second book.

I'm hoping I can get back into reading again with your help. I shall be watching this thread with interest.

Tarahumara · 30/10/2017 21:06

Place marking on new thread - thanks southeast.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/10/2017 21:04

I like Waugh best when he makes me laugh.

Cedar03 · 30/10/2017 20:54

Thank you for the new thread.

For those that enjoy the Catholic agonising try Men at Arms by Waugh which combines the Catholic parts with a war satire. Waugh's journalism is also interesting.

I think I am reading a bit slower this year than last.

SatsukiKusakabe · 30/10/2017 19:33

Thank you for the thread southeast

SatsukiKusakabe · 30/10/2017 19:32

I know what you mean, but I always find that stuff fascinating - I think because I'm not religious. All the agonising and guilt about the condition of your mortal soul, it's all high stakes but for what purpose? I love Graham Greene though too, for the same thing and Ballykissangel

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/10/2017 19:29

Thanks, South. Hi, all.

I rate Brideshead highly, although agree with Desdemona that the Catholicism is bloody annoying. However, it's got plenty more in it that isn't Catholicism and the Oxford scenes especially are really well done.

I don't think you'd like it much though, Cote. If you do, I'll eat my very interestingly named teddy bear.

DesdemonasHandkerchief · 30/10/2017 18:58

Satsuki Re Brideshead. I got a bit fed up with all the Catholic guilt and self sacrifice, (Just bloody do what makes you happy and stop prevaricating!) but otoh I am notoriously shallow