Books #43

[Harlot O'Scara]

A rather eclectic haul of books I think.

Top 2 were pre orders from Waterstones.

The rest were bought from Postscript Books, mostly on sale, a few only 99p and therefore worth a try on some books I wouldn't normally take a risk on at full price.

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And a little recipe book for trying new sweet treats.

Can't go wrong with Orwell.

I've got Geiger on my Kindle but haven't got round to it yet.

 

[Jellycat369]

Forgot to share my books for May.

Cleopatra - Saara El-Arifi - 4/5
Really enjoyed this. I got a little confused with some of the people and place names but it didn't distract from the story.

Night Boat to Tangier - Kevin Barry
I think I read maybe five pages and DNF'd. The way it was written literally made me rage quit.

Kingfisher - Rozie Kelly - 4/5
I enjoyed this one too. The main character wasn't even slightly likeable but it still made me cry at the end.

 

[StephenTJackson]

Can't go wrong with Orwell.

I've got Geiger on my Kindle but haven't got round to it yet.

I'm reading 1984 at the moment and enjoying it, so seemed like a good idea to get more Orwell.

 

[Chocolategoggler]

Currently reading the "Booker Prize Winning" book Possession by A S Byatt.

It's a bit out of my comfort zone, but it's slowly reeling me in. I paused it yesterday to watch the film version. It's a story.

 

[emmer_moans]

Currently reading the "Booker Prize Winning" book Possession by A S Byatt.

It's a bit out of my comfort zone, but it's slowly reeling me in. I paused it yesterday to watch the film version. It's a story.

This is one of my favourite reads of last year. I really got sucked in. Samuel West narrates the Audible version, and he does a very good job. I also bought the paperback afterwards to see the words on the page, because it is quite scholarly. It's definitely on my re-read list at some point. Very detailed and takes you on a journey.

 

[LaBlonde]

Currently reading the "Booker Prize Winning" book Possession by A S Byatt.

It's a bit out of my comfort zone, but it's slowly reeling me in. I paused it yesterday to watch the film version. It's a story.

i love this book (though it’s been a while since i’ve read it!) - i remember the use of letters being really clever. i’ve never seen the film version and now i must!

 

[daisynoon]

Forgot to share my books for May.

Cleopatra - Saara El-Arifi - 4/5
Really enjoyed this. I got a little confused with some of the people and place names but it didn't distract from the story.

Night Boat to Tangier - Kevin Barry
I think I read maybe five pages and DNF'd. The way it was written literally made me rage quit.

Kingfisher - Rozie Kelly - 4/5
I enjoyed this one too. The main character wasn't even slightly likeable but it still made me cry at the end.

Ooh, I have the audiobook for Cleopatra, will have to make sure I listen to it soon

 

[Chocolategoggler]

This is one of my favourite reads of last year. I really got sucked in. Samuel West narrates the Audible version, and he does a very good job. I also bought the paperback afterwards to see the words on the page, because it is quite scholarly. It's definitely on my re-read list at some point. Very detailed and takes you on a journey.

Ooh!I think I'd like to listen to the audio.

 

[Chocolategoggler]

i love this book (though it’s been a while since i’ve read it!) - i remember the use of letters being really clever. i’ve never seen the film version and now i must!

I really like the film version. It's on You tube.

 

[Seaside Girl2]

Just finished this on holiday. Total escapism books. Love them