I had these, loved themLoving the nostalgia on this thread! I think I started reading as soon as I could and I’ve been hooked ever since.
I loved Enid Blyton books, Jacqueline Wilson, Goosebumps, Harry Potter, Sweet Valley High, Babysitters Club.
I remember these and have distinct memories of the case with all the yellow tapes in. Did anyone have these?
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Is that Kerry Katona's memoir?I'm currently in a reading slumpI knew this would happen as soon as I picked up a non-fiction book, it's interesting (How Iceland Changed the World) but I'm not inclined to pick it up much. Making it my mission to go to the library/a cosy cafe tomorrow to finish it
Betty might provoke an emotional slump but not likely a reading one!I managed to just finish my 3 Libby books within the week. Loved The Secrets of Strangers, didn’t so much enjoy Mother though. Lastly was Londons Number One Dog Walking Agency which was a pleasant read but longer than it needed to be I think.
I think I’m going to buy Betty now for the book club. I just don’t want to be disappointed! I’ve had a few 2 and 3 star reads recently and I don’t want to get into a slump.
My son has also brought me home from school, Shadow by Michael Morpugo because he knows I wanted to read it having a new springer pupBetty might provoke an emotional slump but not likely a reading one!
I loved Betty but found myself skim reading the long descriptions her Father used to use in his stories to her. It’s a bleak but beautiful book- I preferred it to ShuggieIve started Betty. Only about 20% in and not getting pulled in just yet but I will persevere.
Shuggie drew me in. I was transfixed from almost the beginning. Betty hasnt done that yet to me but not to stay it wont.I loved Betty but found myself skim reading the long descriptions her Father used to use in his stories to her. It’s a bleak but beautiful book- I preferred it to Shuggie
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Prob been asked before but what are peoples thoughts on Babel? I need to finish it as it’s been booked by someone else at the library so I’ve got to knuckle down. I’m about 120 pages in so far
Gosh you’ve read a few indeed!!!! How about some Elizabeth Strout? High quality but not too demanding.I have read a few books this week
Blade in the Shadow by Jillian Halket, utterly sublime. It is a true account of her experience of OCD, I couldn't put it down despite it being very triggering.
Talking with Serial Killers, really disappointed with this book. It wasn't so much talking with serial killers as it was talking with men who hated women.
Dog Rose Dirt, bleak, dark, disturbing and not in a good way. We all know I like a bleak book but this was bleak in the wrong way. A real slog to finish.
Lean Fall Stand, I just didn't get it. Bored me.
Bad Fruit, this was a short book but not necessarily an easy read. I enjoyed it, a strong female character and a bit of domestic drama. But nothing special.
Every Missing Thing, dnf. But entirely sure how this got published. It was awful.
So, apart from Blade in the Shadow I have read nothing that was truly worth my time. I need to find something easy and enjoyable to read now. My brain can't take anymore duff books. What a rubbish week.
I'm about 70% of the way through and I know it'll be an unpopular opinion but I'm just not really feeling it. I will finish it because I really hate leaving books unfinished. I'm probably going to leave it a few days though and then try finish it because I am just not loving it atm.Ive started Betty. Only about 20% in and not getting pulled in just yet but I will persevere.
aw here i am!My sister will apparently never forgive me for Betty
I’m concurrently reading Boy Parts and the Housemaid. The latter very different genre for me but fancied a change and it’s been loved here.
Also, where is our fairhaired friend @LaBlonde
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