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Post by Lux on May 25, 2007 20:04:12 GMT 12
I'm reading Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay, I have loved all the books I have read of his so far.
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Post by sparrow on May 25, 2007 20:24:35 GMT 12
My Nana used to say "Books are your friends". Nice, but I prefer the human talking kind!
What are some of your favourites? Recommended? And what are you reading now?
I've just finished reading Mary Doria Russell's works called The Sparrow and Children of God. Highly recommended if you like Sci-Fi, but a little disturbing. Kind of like Stephen Donaldson's work. Great characters, but some pretty mind-blowing scenes.
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Post by maire on May 27, 2007 9:21:04 GMT 12
When I first saw your name Sparrow, the book The Sparrow came to mind. I read it a few years ago, chosing it mainly for her name (apart from Doria) as it was my maiden name  Silly reason, but I was happy I did it  As you said it was disturbing in parts, but one of those books when you finish, you want more, so I was pleased when I found the Children of God. I'm a SF/Fantasy reader, but for light relief and to support the local Family Store will read anything that looks good. I enjoyed Bryce Courtney too Lux, his books are always a good read. |
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Post by sparrow on May 27, 2007 13:58:08 GMT 12
Awesome Maire! Russell's works were awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed them. I quite often go "hunting" in what I term Nana bookstores. I have found some absolute treasures in there. I found 12 years worth of Journals of NZ History. I got all of them for $10.00! I also found Umberto Ecko's The Name of the Rose in there and the Stephen Donaldson Thomas Covenant series in another one. I got them for about $2.00 each. I view them as my treasures! I've bought a few books off auction sites. As of late - my main purchases have been books. I got one out of print and extremely rare for $5.00. Bargains! Gotta love that!
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Post by maire on May 27, 2007 16:53:04 GMT 12
Russells two books were amazing and thought provoking, space travel on a meteor[?] but quite gruesome in parts, eg the mutilation of Emilios hands :x It's great picking up those book bargains Sparrow I've been on the lookout for years, for the rest of a series by Martin Middleton, that I had read book #1. As yet, I haven't had any luck but I haven't given up!! As you enjoyed Russells books, you may enjoy, if you haven't already, the Otherland series by Tad Williams. I had two attempts at reading the first book. The first time I tried, I found it weird and gave up after the first chapter!! Lol I know that's bad, I guess I wasn't in the right frame of mind for that particular book, at that time!! The second attempt was successful and there was no holding back on reading the other books in the series. |
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Post by sparrow on May 27, 2007 17:03:25 GMT 12
Maire "ditto" on Tad Williams. I read through those ones (if I remember rightly), but for some strange reason - the "singing" parts drove me nuts.
I like Katherine Kerr's Deverry Series and Marion Zimmer Bradley's Avalon. Have to look out for Middleton. If I come across some for a bargain are you keen?
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Post by maire on May 27, 2007 17:25:38 GMT 12
Yes I would be keen. I have Googled him and if I remember correctly, the series was called Chronicles of the Custodians. I have seen it available online at overseas sites but would rather buy it in NZ. I don't have a credit card either which is a factor If you come across any in the series, I would be very happy to buy. Cheers Sparrow . Offline now to organise some dinner for the hungry males. |
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Post by maire on May 30, 2007 7:21:02 GMT 12
Unbelievably, I have found the exact ones I was after. Cheers  |
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Post by yollie on Jun 3, 2007 5:45:16 GMT 12
At the moment I am reading Lynda la Plante's Cold Heart. Haven't gotten very far yet, been a hectic week and I'm just knackered when I finally lay my head down.
My favourite genre is SF/fantasy, have read most of Anne McCaffrey's dragon series, and also love Terry Brooks, have got his newest trilogy waiting to be read.
I also succumb to Nora Roberts now and then, she has a bit of a magical twist in her romances.
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Post by wileecoyote on Jun 4, 2007 9:09:01 GMT 12
I'm reading John Connelly's "The Killing Kind" at the moment.
I read all sorts, but not really into sci fi. Courtney is great, although I thought Brother Fish, while still a good read, wasn't as riveting as many of his others. I particularly liked Sylvia.
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Post by cookie on Jun 6, 2007 21:12:50 GMT 12
I'm reading The Pact by Jodie Picoult.
Its very good, mind you so was her My Sisters Keeper... bloody sad!
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Post by bingbong on Jun 7, 2007 23:49:29 GMT 12
me reading 
Tiere Und Untiere by Robert Hogfeldt It is great the best
illustrations I have seen for some time and oldie but a very goodie the levels are brilliant.
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Post by sparrow on Jun 8, 2007 0:53:12 GMT 12
I've just purchased this book called: "The Mystery of Olga Chekhova: Was Hitler's favourite actress a Russian Spy?". About to start it this weekend. Looks good!
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Post by cookie on Jun 13, 2007 22:06:28 GMT 12
I've jsut read 'The Pact' by Jodi Picoult ...it as an interesting read. Just start the 4th book of Wilbur Smiths.... The Quest! The Egytian series.
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Post by yollie on Jun 15, 2007 18:57:41 GMT 12
I'm still reading Cold Heart, lol. Not getting very far with it though. I'm about halfway through now.
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Post by dalbyj on Jun 15, 2007 19:21:34 GMT 12
I've just finished 'Nineteen Minutes' by Jodi Picoult. Very very sad story ... now I'm reading 'My sisters keeper' ... and I have 'Vanishing Acts' also by Jodi waiting in the wings. I love her books!
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Post by cookie on Jun 15, 2007 23:27:14 GMT 12
My sisters keeper made me cry
and I'm waiting to read vanishing acts....
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Post by yollie on Jun 16, 2007 5:09:45 GMT 12
Cookie have a look at the June bookclub pick... we have chose My sister's keeper, and will discuss it at the end of the month. So you can join in too, as you have already read it. I read it quite recently myself as well.
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Post by maire on Jun 16, 2007 17:07:31 GMT 12
Just finished Destiny by Sally Beauman.
About a relationship that was doomed from the start.
A really sad and totally unexpected climax to the relationship that left me in tears.
Now I finally got to start My sisters keeper and ..............
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Post by maire on Jun 16, 2007 17:10:56 GMT 12
I've jsut read 'The Pact' by Jodi Picoult ...it as an interesting read. Just start the 4th book of Wilbur Smiths.... The Quest! The Egytian series. That series sounds cool cookie, I'll keep an eye out for that one!! I read the Seventh Scroll (I think it was by him) ages ago and that was set in Egypt. Would that have been part of the series? |
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Post by Lux on Jun 16, 2007 21:40:19 GMT 12
I reading Jeffrey Deaver's The Vanished Man, light reading, murder and intrigue, very relaxing lol.
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Post by yollie on Jun 18, 2007 19:09:26 GMT 12
Jeffrey Deaver has written quite a few good books. He also wrote the Bone Collector, which was made into a great movie!
I can't really remember any titles atm, except for The Empty Chair, which was good as well. He has written a few with the paraplegic detective and his good looking assistent (their names elude me as well, its too early lol)
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Post by dalbyj on Jun 20, 2007 10:01:15 GMT 12
Jeffrey Deaver has written quite a few good books. He also wrote the Bone Collector, which was made into a great movie! I can't really remember any titles atm, except for The Empty Chair, which was good as well. He has written a few with the paraplegic detective and his good looking assistent (their names elude me as well, its too early lol) Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs ... ;D yes I love those books too, he is a brilliant author. |
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Post by Lux on Jun 20, 2007 18:22:27 GMT 12
It was hard to keep up with the twists and turns, enjoyed it. |
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Post by jadzie on Jun 20, 2007 20:10:40 GMT 12
I'm currently reading " The Namesake" i can't remember the authors name. its alright, just a tiny bit pretentious. i think!
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Silly reason, but I was happy I did it 
