National Book Day.

[sandyRoe]

This might be an American thing, but what book are you reading now?

For me it's V2 by Robert Harris. I bought it for £1 from a shelf in the local Tesco.

The books are donated and the money goes to charity.  When I've finished I'll probably return it.

 

[sandyRoe]

No bookworms about?

[naomi24]

I'm ploughing through Stephen Fry's ancient Greeks series.  I've been doing it on and off for ages.  

[jackthehat]

Unruly by David Mitchell;

What's it all about - Cilla Black (autobiography);

A history of the Roman Empire in 21 women - Emma Southon.

I flip between these on my Kindle depending upon my mood.

[Barmaid]

I have to do so much reading for work, I do not read in the evenings any more, but I do listen to talking books.  I have just finished the Robert Galbraith Cormoran Strike series and have just started a Val McDermid "Karen Pirie" book called "Still Life".  My next book will be Wuthering Heights (again) and then probably A Tale of Two Cities (again).

[jackthehat]

Naomi - I have already read Heroes and Mythos and haveTroy all cued-up and ready to go.

Mrs JtH was away for a fortnight last month and I got through oodles of books - it was bliss. I might have to send her away more often.😃

[naomi24]

David Mitchell's 'Unruly' is on my Christmas list - and you might be getting there with Wuthering Heights, BM.  'They' say you have to read it five - or is it seven? - times to really understand and appreciate it.

[naomi24]

Jack, I've finished Mythos and now a good way through Heroes.  Troy awaits.  I've had the books ages - shameful really that I've not finished them all.

[drmorgans]

 

Weyward by Emilia Hart - three women, Altha in 1619 being tried as a witch, Violet in 1942 who won't conform, and Kate in the present day who runs away from an abusive relationship.

 

[jourdain2]

Currently reading Paul Doherty 'A Pilgrimage to Murder' set in 1381.  I've just finished writing a segment of a novel set in the earlier part of the 14thC and Doherty is brilliant with his research and historical detail, so when I've finished it (it's also very enjoyable) I'll re-read what I've written in case of any errors.  

I'm off on holiday for 3 days (Spain) with my sister next week, so I've bought the new Richard Osman to drift through.

On Kindle (for Waiting Rooms etc.) I'm reading Terry Pratchett 'The Thief of Time'.

When I get back I'll be researching for next segment of book, so it will be light murder mysteries.

[jourdain2]

Naomi and Barmaid - I do think you have to read Wuthering Heights quite a few times, I don't know how often I've read it. 

A re-reading of 'The Wind in the Willows' is overdue for me. Keeps me grounded.

[naomi24]

I don't know how many times I've read Wuthering Heights either, jourdain - likewise Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice.

 

I bought Richard Osman's first book and wasted my money.  I couldn't even finish it.  Are you a fan?

[jourdain2]

I don't find them objectionable, a bit 'right on'.  They are just 'easy reading', this new one is not a 'Thursday Club' book.   I wish they weren't using Helen Mirren again for the lead part in the film they are making.

The Rev. Richard Coles murder mysteries are enjoyable, and his latest 'Murder at the Monastery' is quite eye-opening and much more serious.  I'll make time to read it again in a few months to try to get full flavour.

 

 

[Maydup]

As it's National Book Day, I might give it a go!

For a number of reasons I haven't read a book in years; but I know I can if I try really hard and block out everything else. 

When and where do you enjoy your reading most? Some tips to avoid the distractions of the internet, the garden or in fact anything at all would be welcome!

 

[naomi24]

Does anyone know Barbara Erskine?  Maydup's question. brought her to mind.  She writes stories where history crosses with the present day - and very creepy they are too.  I remember reading one of her books whilst sitting on a beautiful beach under a palm tree in the Caribbean in about 100 degrees heat - and having goosebumps running up my arms!  Something for Halloween perhaps.

[Barmaid]

I have no idea how many times I have read that book since I first read it as a teenager, but every single time I read it, I notice something "new" or pick up a different nuance.  

 

[Barmaid]

I read Lady of Hay many years ago, Naomi.  It was recommended to me by a friend of mine after I had described to her Green Darkness by Anya Seton.

[naomi24]

I think that was her first, BM.  It's the one that got me hooked anyway. I've also read Green Darkness.  Another of Anya Seton's you might like (or you may have read) is 'Katherine'. I really enjoyed it.

[pastafreak]

I'm 1/3 through The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Elena Kyriacou...based on an actual 1950s murder case. I put it down last winter and couldn't get back into reading. 

I've just started Mr Loverman by Bernadine Evaristo, and Ultra Processed People by Chris van Tulleken

[douglas9401]

I'm currently ploughing through last years Viz annual,The Zookeepers Boot.

Three quid from Amazon and pitched at my level. 😄

[pastafreak]

I've read a number of Barbara Erkine's books...but not Lady of Hay for some reason. I'll put it on the winter to read list.