What are you reading at the moment??

[alisonoc]

have finished DH and TKK and will start TWR tonight. But so far I've pick up loads and load of little things I'd forgotton, you know like snippets from conversations that gave information about the characters. I'm really enjoying them...........again 

Heidi, I never read Antigone in school. I read PandP the great Jane Austen's and LOVED it.

[kevindj]

I started The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell last night.

[doublecola]

While it's not a mystery, though it does answer some questions,
I'm reading "Sex in Space" by Laura Woodmansee.

It's a fun read with both a silly side and a scientific side.

Though in the future, when I  see astronauts walking off the space shuttle, I'll now wonder about those smiles they have!

[Gaz]

Just picked up my copy of James Herbert's The Secret of Crickley Hall yesterday after years of waiting. The only two writers I actually eagerly await are Herbert and , of course, JC.
The fact that it is an English haunted house story (my fave) only made me more eager. I have already read about 100 pages and I JH has certainly not let me down. I don't know how he does it, but he can paint a great picture of the Olde English ghost story and sort of prod and poke you into a way of imagining the scenes. (if that makes any sense?)

[alisonoc]

I love James Hurbert too Gaz, I read 'the survivor' when I was about 14 and I got so scared I used to fling the book to the opposite side of the bedroom so I could sleep!! 'the rats' is another one I loved to hate.

Just finished re-reading all JC's Parker series, in their correct order. You'd be surprised how many things you forget about the characters.

Currently reading where rainbows end by Cecila Ahern. Must say that girl have talent! Her books really bring you every emotion you would associate with relationships. I've often laughed out loud and cried all within the same chapter. PS i love you was the same, brillent book. Total chick flick book tho......yes I know that term is usually used for movies but I'm making an exception here.

 

[cerrys]

i'm trying to get through The Lighthouse by P.D.James but struggling.  anyone else had this problem?  i have read other books of hers but have always found her use of language and her descriptions of personal interaction to be slightly antiquated... as if the language is of the 50's but with modern plotlines and references which jar.  i will perservere because it's an intriguing tale, but jeez... not a fan.

[norby]

i'm trying to get through The Lighthouse by P.D.James but struggling.  anyone else had this problem?  i have read other books of hers but have always found her use of language and her descriptions of personal interaction to be slightly antiquated... as if the language is of the 50's but with modern plotlines and references which jar.  i will perservere because it's an intriguing tale, but jeez... not a fan.

Sometimes Dalgliesh can be a little hard to relate to, he's a bit... stodgy.  Having said that, I love P.D. James and the Lighthouse is a good book in the end-stick with it.  I think she does tend to focus on individuals not having good interpersonal relationships, everyone tends to be very awkward and formal with one another, especially in this book where the community is so isolated.  Good luck!

[JoshSchrank]

*sigh*  Unfortunately the copy of TBOLT that Thomas sent me didn't arrive before I left, so I'm resigned to reading the Incarnations of Immortality by Peirs A.  I guess they are good for light fun reading, but I was really looking forward to hiding away by the pool with TBOLT.  Ah well.  I guess I'll just have to come back as soon as it comes in

[lucy]

Aw, at least you have something to look forward to when you get back, Josh!

I've just finished "The Brooklyn Follies" by Paul Auster and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I've never read any of his other stuff so I've nothing to compare it to.  It was a bit like a lighter version of "The Sportswriter" by Richard Ford.

[Killme00]

*sigh*  Unfortunately the copy of TBOLT that Thomas sent me didn't arrive before I left, so I'm resigned to reading the Incarnations of Immortality by Peirs A.  I guess they are good for light fun reading, but I was really looking forward to hiding away by the pool with TBOLT.  Ah well.  I guess I'll just have to come back as soon as it comes in

Aw i definitely sent it..and it hasnt been returned yet..ill ring the Post Office guys and get them to track it and i will let you know

[Lee Y]

I'm reading "Black Angel"!!! 

What is TBOLT? Acronym for a title or author?

[Killme00]

The Book Of Lost Things

[JoshSchrank]

For those in the know, is TBOLT the kind of "sit by the pool, sipping a margarita" book, or a "curled up by the fire on a dark and stormy night" type of book?

p.s.  I know you sent it Thomas, but I also know our postal system here..  If there is any chance it could have been redirected so it arrives from singapore, I'm sure they've done it.

[Lee Y]

Thank You Thomas!!!

[norby]

Ignore him Thomas-Josh is just torturing you!  He's on vacation where there is sun, beach and ocean.  The lack of one book will not kill him, despite his beliefs to the contrary.