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What is everyone reading? In a rut.

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Mokepon · 26/04/2019 22:35

I'm in a bit of a reading rut.
I read a lot as I don't sleep well but it's also my time to destress before bed. I love reading, usually have a couple of books on the go, one an easy read and the other catching up on things I think I should read iyswim.

I've just started Vanity Fair but not massively into it. Halfway through Lolita but stalled as I'm finding it extremely uncomfortable reading.

What are you reading just now and would you recommend it?

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LBOCS2 · 26/04/2019 23:26

I read The Bees, enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed Vox but I like dystopian fiction, so...

Would second the recommendation for Jasper Fforde. Enjoy his books (except his most recent one, weirdly).

Currently reading the brand new Jodi Taylor. Love her stuff.

Andromeida59 · 27/04/2019 01:37

Currently reading the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Absolutely fascinating and horrifying in the same breadth.

Aquamarine1029 · 27/04/2019 01:40

The Ghost in the White City is one of my absolute favourites. It's remarkable.

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Unicorndiva · 27/04/2019 03:05

My sisters bones and the day of the accident by Nuala Elwood - tho these are a little dark (thrillers not horror tho) and c.l Taylor books are a good read as well

VisionsofJohanna · 27/04/2019 03:15

Currently reading The Choice by Edith Eger. Harrowing but incredible.

Recently enjoyed the Shardlake series by CJ Samson (amazing historical detail) and two by Curtis Sittenfeld: American Wife and Eligible. I love the way she writes.

Lucy Mangan’s The Bookworm is a lovely gentle read about her favourite books as a child that I had largely forgotten (will most resonate for late 70s to early 90s childhoods I suppose) and have subsequently bought a couple for my own children.

BoogleMcGroogle · 27/04/2019 06:34

I'm reading The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. It's about if a classic so I guess most readaholics would know it, but it passed me by until now. It's actually a very observant novel, with brilliant characters.

Before then, Lindsay Hilsum's biography of Marie Colvin. I loved it. She was like the Lord Byron of war correspondents, and so brave. Obviously we know what happened in the end, but don't read the last chapter on the train!

BoogleMcGroogle · 27/04/2019 06:35

visions I liked American Wife too. No idea why it's not better known.

Blankiefan · 27/04/2019 07:46

Michelle Obama's autobiography - Becoming.

It's very good.

MsTSwift · 27/04/2019 07:47

Have you read Kate Atkinson? Our book club all loved god in ruins and life after life

MsTSwift · 27/04/2019 07:51

Loved both poisonwood bible and American Wife.
Goldfinch Donna tart
The Immortalists
Claire Tomalin life of my own. Read by accident recently but excellent

Raaaaaah · 27/04/2019 07:52

I have just finished All among the barley by Melissa Harrison. I have loved it. It feels quite gentle but is unexpectedly moving. It also feels quite current despite being set in the 1930s. I’d highly recommend it.

HuhZing · 27/04/2019 07:52

The Rumour
It’s very good

Raaaaaah · 27/04/2019 07:55

I saw someone mentioned The Hearts Invisible Furies. I thought it was a really gripping book.

I’d also second The Immortalists and Educated.

ASauvignonADay · 27/04/2019 07:57

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

princessspotify · 27/04/2019 08:24

I'm reading the The Party by Elizabeth Day so far so good but think it will have a predictable ending.
I also really enjoyed Elenaor Oliphant is completely fine, I thought it was brilliant and parts resonated with me. I've recommended it to everybody.

MsTSwift · 27/04/2019 08:29

Really liked The Party. Don’t get the Eleanor Oliphant hype. I thought it was rubbish tbh.

If you are feeling strong read The little life by a lady with a Japanese name. Amazing

SeeeeMoreStars · 27/04/2019 08:30

Seconding Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I read other authors but always seem to go back to that series.

DonPablo · 27/04/2019 08:36

Bel Canto is good and different. I like Ann Patchett generally and I'm trying to read as many as I can.

Yy to Kingsolver, especially Prodigal Summer.

Siri Hustdvet is worth checking out too.

I enjoyed All the Light We Cannot See too.

And a big YY to Educated by Tara Westover... Jaw dropping in parts!

The Signature of All Things is great too, but the author puts people off because of Eat Pray Love. Don't let it put you off!

confusedofengland · 27/04/2019 08:43

Just finished rereading Wonder for a junior school Book Club I am running. Lovely book & really thought-provoking, even though it is a children's book (for age 9/10 +)

Currently reading I See You by Clare Mackintosh & enjoying it so far. Psychological thriller, quite gripping & easy enough to follow so far.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 27/04/2019 08:45

I've just read 'the colour of bee larkham's murder' which is about a boy who sees colours when he hears sounds and witnesses a murder. It's very similar in tone to the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime, but I personally thought it was better.

confusedofengland · 27/04/2019 08:45

I've also recently read & enjoyed The Tattooist of Auschwitz & also The Husband's Secret.

Moominfan · 27/04/2019 08:49

The house of leaves. Cult classic, two books mashed into one. Slow to get going but once it does, it's soo hard to put down

Greenteandchives · 27/04/2019 08:57

ScrambledSmegs re one week loans, I take them back and get them straight out again. There’s no rule against that at our library, as you can’t reserve one week loan books. So no waiting list.
I’m currently enjoying The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt, thanks to MN recommendations.

ivykaty44 · 27/04/2019 11:04

I open up amazon and book depository- check through then open up my library catalogue and order the books from the library - 50p to order a book and it may take a few day to arrive, they hold the book for two week and I pick up when I’m nearly ready to read - usually order a couple a week. If I don’t manage to pick up there isn’t a charge. The country usually have all the popular books to loan somewhere in there system

Charley50 · 27/04/2019 11:26

A memoir I loved is 'The last act of love' by Sophie Rentzenbrink, about her brother being in a coma.

W, This is going to hurt, by Adam Kay about the NHS.