tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post6243443039958567687..comments2024-03-25T19:56:04.121+00:00Comments on A colourful life: the year in books - AugustChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-41291983933882910902014-08-18T19:49:08.625+01:002014-08-18T19:49:08.625+01:00The Secret Life of Bees is excellent, Betty. You s...The Secret Life of Bees is excellent, Betty. You should check that one out! Thanks for sharing Ann's website - I did not know her books were now digital. That's fantastic :-).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943555017084092470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-28325403556149306982014-08-15T18:02:02.068+01:002014-08-15T18:02:02.068+01:00That's too bad that the crime thriller, "...That's too bad that the crime thriller, "Janus Stone" turned out to be a dud. I had it on my list of books to read. I have been reading a lot of Ann Rule's true crime books lately since discovering that all of her books have been updated to ebook format- you can find them all on her updated website- <a href="http://www.planetannrule.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.planetannrule.com/</a>. "A Rose For Her Grave" is one of my favorites, it is a chilling account of several cold-blooded killers including one man who would marry women for their Social Security benefits and then ruthlessly kill them. Although I am definitely in true crime mode right now, but will have to check out "The Secret Life Of Bees" when I have a chance. I have heard a lot of great stuff about it.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268833309327426333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-35258143781624049162014-08-07T13:05:08.335+01:002014-08-07T13:05:08.335+01:00Lots of lovely recommendations there. I always loo...Lots of lovely recommendations there. I always look forward to these Year in Books posts. The film of Secret Life of Bees was excellent but I haven't read the book. Think I might like to though.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-22863539411547615742014-08-06T12:16:05.661+01:002014-08-06T12:16:05.661+01:00Gosh you have read a lot Christina! The only one o...Gosh you have read a lot Christina! The only one of those which I've read is The Secret Life of Bees, which I enjoyed; I've heard of the Casual Vacancy but not read it and I've not heard of the others. I'm nearing the end of The Book Thief which has taken a bit of concentration but I am enjoying it, I've had a little extra time to read as this months book club choice I'd already read. Not sure what's next on my list although my pile of unread books is enormous!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-77586241897964069872014-08-06T12:12:58.854+01:002014-08-06T12:12:58.854+01:00You've had a very busy reading month! Even mor...You've had a very busy reading month! Even more books to add to my ever growing list. I'm yet to read 'The Casual Vacancy' but have read both of her Robert Galbraith novels and loved them!<br />The Creative Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438707871350549392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-37484885547857947952014-08-06T07:56:01.790+01:002014-08-06T07:56:01.790+01:00I must get Sarah's Key to take on holiday with...I must get Sarah's Key to take on holiday with me.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-3102579242472962432014-08-06T06:08:29.837+01:002014-08-06T06:08:29.837+01:00I've read all Elly Griffiths books and this on...I've read all Elly Griffiths books and this one was my least favourite. Maybe try one of her other works - The House at Seas End is good, or The Crossing Places. However, I think it is easy to know whether you like a book or not when you first start reading it! I must try some of your other reads, particularly The Casual Vacancy. cheers Wendy duchess_declutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763062839151537111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-88956326795964402632014-08-06T00:00:17.957+01:002014-08-06T00:00:17.957+01:00I read Sarah's Key last year and will never fo...I read Sarah's Key last year and will never forget it. I also enjoyed the movie version of it as they did a really good job. Hope you enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-23753859023808568252014-08-05T21:30:18.515+01:002014-08-05T21:30:18.515+01:00You do so well with you reading and you put me to ...You do so well with you reading and you put me to shame, Christina! Can you believe I am still reading The Hunger Games! I will never finish it....sigh. But I least I know where I can find some good recommendations if I ever do! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840730429189922567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-15581956565861682312014-08-05T18:43:27.920+01:002014-08-05T18:43:27.920+01:00I think Unexploded sounds great, thanks for the su...I think Unexploded sounds great, thanks for the suggestion. I haven't read the others myself but I've heard a lot about The Secret Life of Bees and have been planning to read it. Thanks for the excellent synopses. Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-58184342291686348922014-08-05T15:38:27.799+01:002014-08-05T15:38:27.799+01:00I'm adding The Universe vs. Alex Wood to my re...I'm adding The Universe vs. Alex Wood to my reading queue. I laughed when I read that you were sorry you hadn't read The Casual Vacancy earlier. I had the opposite reaction and was sorry I had read it ever. Somehow that book made me feel a despair no other book ever has. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-4158071100298427092014-08-05T14:23:09.199+01:002014-08-05T14:23:09.199+01:00I loved Alex Wood. I read it on holiday last year,...I loved Alex Wood. I read it on holiday last year, and passed it on to my Sam. He really enjoyed it too. I also see elements of my Sam in Alex. I am so behind with blog posts. I must do my monthly read, and July review.<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-74765429648652340052014-08-05T12:04:42.415+01:002014-08-05T12:04:42.415+01:00Unexploded sounds like a book I would enjoy - I te...Unexploded sounds like a book I would enjoy - I tend to go for the downers - and I enjoy reading about the WW2 time period. It is going on my library list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-57835397676851396212014-08-05T09:52:47.788+01:002014-08-05T09:52:47.788+01:00I loved The Secret Life of Bees, glad other people...I loved The Secret Life of Bees, glad other people have too.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938795597710748712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-65146346143505369192014-08-05T08:32:55.882+01:002014-08-05T08:32:55.882+01:00Enjoy your August reads. I am not a reader at the ...Enjoy your August reads. I am not a reader at the moment but have been in the past, I will return to it in the future. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-14232061000174445092014-08-05T07:12:44.397+01:002014-08-05T07:12:44.397+01:00I'm glad you enjoyed Alex Wood Christina - I a...I'm glad you enjoyed Alex Wood Christina - I always feel responsible for my recommendations. Lots of people have talked to me about 'The Secret Life of Bees' recently so must get that one to add to my holiday reading pile. I also would like to read 'Elizabeth is Missing'.Eleanor Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992824265499784461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-69430750996933745722014-08-04T21:42:30.794+01:002014-08-04T21:42:30.794+01:00You have had a very busy reading month. I hope th...You have had a very busy reading month. I hope that you enjoy your August reads. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-49125064886309099202014-08-04T21:08:45.375+01:002014-08-04T21:08:45.375+01:00Isn't the Year In Books link up great? I love ...Isn't the Year In Books link up great? I love it. I'd be interested to listen to the audiobook of The Secret Life of Bees as I read the book for my Year In Books read last month and really loved it. Will he interested to hear what you think of Sarah's Key; I read it a couple of years ago & enjoyed it XPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-31760696309623368022014-08-04T20:44:45.020+01:002014-08-04T20:44:45.020+01:00Oh dear, you are all putting me to shame, I haven...Oh dear, you are all putting me to shame, I haven't managed to read one book! I must try harder! The J. K. Rowlings sounds interesting, I will put that on my reading list.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-19145882857438267742014-08-04T20:15:41.657+01:002014-08-04T20:15:41.657+01:00I've been reading autobiographical books and n...I've been reading autobiographical books and novels for when school starts again. I teach English so there's no end to the novels I "have to" read (don't mind in the slightest!). In preparation for my exam class I'm re-reading Manhattan Transfer (1925), which I love. <br /><br />I have never tried audio books - must give them a go. xxxisabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800975757387187365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-65333116586887076852014-08-04T20:15:07.466+01:002014-08-04T20:15:07.466+01:00I've just published my post too! I like crime ...I've just published my post too! I like crime fiction and absolutely love Stephen Booth and James Oswald. Stephen Booth is a local-ish author and I love how each novel is very different and always very well written but across the series (12 books so far) the main characters are the same and their personal stories develop nicely in each book. James Oswald's series is quite similar, but very different as his are set in Edinburgh. I think both are worth a try if you like crime fiction, though I'd recommend reading in chronological order in the interests of following along with the character story lines.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.com