Member: Willoyd

Thanks Will - I will read The Sword in the Stone - It looks a beautiful book so can't wait!!

posted by crispychez at 6:07 am (EST) on Nov 16, 2011

Hi again,
I challenge you to read Catch 22 - I keep meaning to getting round to this one so will try to read too.

Enjoy,
cheryl

posted by crispychez at 3:03 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

Hi Will,
I'm really sorry but I just realised my library wasn't quite up to date. I did start The Children's Book but couldn't get into so I actually left it in Turkey. Could you choose another one for me - sorry to be a pain.

cheryl

posted by crispychez at 2:59 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2011

Aw I felt bad about DQ - I didn't read it in the end, opted for the graphic novel version. As for 'Paradise Lost' it won't take you long at all. I flew through it as read it more to see what it was about as I'd heard so much about it over the years.

posted by SmithSJ01 at 2:33 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2011

Hi Will, I'd like you to read 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton. :)

posted by SmithSJ01 at 10:50 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2011

Hi Will

As requested a new challenge for you. This time I'll try The Book of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric.

Beth

posted by BethanyG at 3:38 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2011

Hi Will

I'd like to challenge you to Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup.

Beth

posted by BethanyG at 11:43 am (EST) on Oct 11, 2011

hi Will

I'd like to challenge you to read The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruis Zafon. I loved Shadow of the Wind but haven't read this one yet, hope you enjoy it.

posted by madeleinescott at 7:38 am (EST) on Oct 11, 2011

Thanks Will for the challenge.

I have the books published so far, strange that they don't seem to be re-issuing them in chronological order though.

I'll get round to choosing my challenge for you soon.

posted by madeleinescott at 5:39 am (EST) on Oct 11, 2011

Thanks for your challenge, Will. Look forward to reading it! My challenge for you is Stone's Fall by Iain Pears. I loved it, so I hope you enjoy it, too.

posted by VanessaCW at 5:42 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2011

Hi Will, My challenge for you is The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon - I loved it and hope you do too, love Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 4:58 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2011

How about Family Tree by Carole Cadwalladr

posted by louiseog at 4:16 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2011

Hi Will, I would like to challenge you to read Transgressions by Sarah Dunant

posted by hashford at 4:13 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2011

Hi Will
OFSTED looms so am trying to be organised.
Please could you read Shipping News by Annie Proulx because I really liked it

posted by louiseog at 3:13 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2011

Hi Will,

Thanks for the challenge, not sure how I came by the book but I seem to remember picking it up in my local Waterstones and reading the first few pages and ending up buying it. For your challenge I have decided to go for fiction this year and have chosen 'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides, I read it a few years back and remember enjoying it very much, a real quirky read. Hope that's ok but if not let me know and I will pick another.

Tess
xx

posted by Teresa40 at 3:34 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2011

Hi Will,
Thank you for my challenge looking forward to starting it. I challenge you The Siege of Krishnapur-JG Farrell.

Nicola x

posted by nixy1 at 4:05 pm (EST) on Nov 27, 2010

Hi Will

My challenge to you is English Music by Peter Ackroyd. I read this a few years ago when I picked up a copy in a Charing Cross Road bookshop. I hope you like it.

posted by valeriejt at 4:03 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2010

Hiya, my challenge to you is 'The Blue Afternoon' by William Boyd. Sam x

posted by SmithSJ01 at 1:46 pm (EST) on Nov 14, 2010

Hi Will, thanks for the challenge. I challenge you to read Roseanna by Maj Sjowall. I've got this set as well so will be interested to hear what you think of it.

Beth

posted by BethanyG at 12:55 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2010

Thanks so much for the challenge Will. I will enjoy (hopefully) another book set in my own area.

posted by crispychez at 6:07 am (EST) on Nov 4, 2010

Will, thank you for your challenge. As you know I am a fan of Laurie King, so I will look forward to reading The Beekeeper's Apprentice.
For your challenge, I would like to chose Kept: A Victorian Mystery by J.D. Taylor. It is one that has been on my tbr pile for a while, so I will try to read it too.
Helen

posted by hashford at 6:12 am (EST) on Nov 3, 2010

Thanks, Will. Remarkable Creatures sounds promising.

Caroline

posted by CarolineCC at 5:47 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will

We do have different tastes in reading but I was very impressed with your collection. Thank you for choosing Steig Larssons book for me, I can't wait to get started.

I have chose for you Jane Austin, A Life by Claire Tomalin. It's a book that would interest me (believe it or not!) so I would be interested in what you think of it.

Hope you enjoy

Ceri x

posted by welshy72 at 5:10 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will. My challenge to you is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. One of my favourites.

posted by CarolineCC at 4:00 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Thank you (I think) for my challenge, have been a bit scared of the reviews but am now persuaded! My challenge to you is "The Last Witchfinder" by James Morrow, I really liked this one.

posted by louiseog at 8:10 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will,
My challenge to you is Miss Garnet's Angel. Not sure if it's your sort of thing but it is my favourite book by Sally Vickers. Hope you enjoy.

Cheryl

posted by crispychez at 7:41 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will, I'm going to challenge you to read The Mitford Girls by Mary S. Lovell. It's a book I have had forever and have never got round to reading, so it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it.

Nicola

posted by nicx27 at 5:37 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will,

Thanks so much for the challenge. I've read a few Dickens' but not for some time, and I've never read Bleak House. However, I've had it earmarked as one I must read soon, so I'm really pleased to get the challenge!

They have the DVD set of the adaptation in the local library. I nearly borrowed it the other week, but thought that I would wait until I had read the book.

I'm really looking forward to this one!

Thanks again,

Ruth
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posted by Book_Junkie at 3:40 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2010

Hi Will, Thanks for your challenge - look forward to reading it. A bit of a tome for me to get my teeth into!! My challenge for you is The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. I loved it, so will be interested to know what you think of it. x

posted by VanessaCW at 6:38 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2010

Ironic isn't it that was the one I chose! How about The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende?
Shona x

posted by arkgirl1 at 5:50 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2010

Not a problem Will - good to be challenged some bigger books as they are often ones that stay on the shelf even though you know you will be interested and may well love!
Thanks, Shona x
I'd like to challenge you to read a slightly shorter book, The City and The City by China Mieville, and will try to read it myself as it is sitting on my tbr pile!

posted by arkgirl1 at 5:26 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2010

Hi Will,

You have some fabulous books!! After much deliberation, I've chosen Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt for the 2011 challenge. I have it on my tbr, so am also going to try and read it. I hope you enjoy it!

Ruth
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posted by Book_Junkie at 3:53 pm (EST) on Nov 1, 2010

Yes. Don't want to finish it.
Eloquence and learning at every turn...
May I ask what is/are your favourite works of Schama apart from this?

posted by IfIhadwordsto at 5:16 am (EST) on Sep 25, 2010

Hi Willoyd,
I see that we are amongst a select band of Thingers already to have a copy of Simons Schama's Scribble. Have you started it yet? I am dipping in here and there, it being the anniversary of 9/11 and all. It is like confectionery for the mind. I just finished his piece on Isaiah Berlin. Wonderful.

Best regards,

posted by IfIhadwordsto at 11:53 am (EST) on Sep 11, 2010

Hi Willoyd
I have chosen for the 2010 challenge Gentlemen and Players - Joanne Harris. Hope this is ok??
Nixy

posted by nixy1 at 7:03 pm (EST) on Feb 20, 2010

If you enjoyed Frater's "Chasing the Monsoon", I can highly recommend his book on the South Pacific: "The Torrid Zone".

posted by Seajack at 5:28 pm (EST) on Jan 22, 2010

Hi Will

Thanks for challenging me with the Siege of Krishnapur. I remember either the Book Club or A Good Read was talking about it on Radio 4, and it sounded really interesting and full of humour. Of course, I had to have it, and then I had to have Troubles, then The Singapore Grip, not that I've read any of them yet! Anyway, I suppose what I'm trying to say is that I'm really looking forward to reading it.

My challenge to you is Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder. I read it about 8 years ago and found it was one of those books that stayed with me and I didn't realise how much I enjoyed it until I'd finished it. Hope you enjoy it too.

Michaela
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posted by Fluffyblue at 4:02 pm (EST) on Dec 3, 2009

Hi Will,

Thankyou so much for my challenge. I really enjoy non-fiction and I love getting my teeth into huge books so this is the perfect choice. I couldn't resist buying this when it came out as I find Hitler a fascinating character. I'm just glad you didn't challenge me to read Mein Kampf (although I am determined to try and read it one day).

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 3:56 am (EST) on Nov 19, 2009

Hi Will,

For the 2010 reading challenge I would like you to read 'Dry Store Room No1' by Richard Fortey. I have it on my tbr pile so it will be interesting to hear your views. Hope that's ok.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 4:25 am (EST) on Nov 17, 2009

OK Will my challenge for you is The WEll-Beloved. I read it a couple of years ago with my reading group because it had local relevance to us. It will be interesting to see what someone who isn't from the area will think of it.

Thanks
Cheryl

posted by crispychez at 9:38 am (EST) on Nov 13, 2009

Sorry Will, Crow Country should have had pl. If you don't mind, I'd like to read CC soon, as I've become a bit corvid-fixated of late, and so will read The Cruellest Miles as my 2010 challenge.

ailie

posted by silvercowrie at 12:27 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

Brilliant choice, Will. The only trouble is going to be holding off from reading it until 2010 :)

posted by silvercowrie at 12:16 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

Hi Will,

I'd like to challenge you to read Leviathan by Philip Hoare. I've just bought this and so I'll be interested to hear what you make of it.

ailie

posted by silvercowrie at 11:56 am (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

Hi Will
Thanks for the challenge have heard great things about this book, I'd like to challenge you to read Crow Stone by Jenni Mills as I've got it too and would like you to talk me into reading it soon :)
Liz x

posted by seanat at 12:06 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009

Hi Will and thanks for your challenge. My challenge to you is Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell. I've had this on my tbr pile for ages and would like to read it as well. Val x

posted by valeriejt at 1:48 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2009

The Blood Detective, Dan Waddell, loved this!
Louise x

posted by louiseog at 4:56 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2009

The Blood Detective, Dan Waddell, loved this!
Louise x

posted by louiseog at 4:56 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2009

Hi Will,
Lovely challenge! Mine for you is: 'The Last Witchfinder' James Morrow, very quirky and stayed with me for a long time.

posted by louiseog at 1:23 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Hi Will,
Thanks for the challenge - is there a specific tag I need to choose yours from?

Cheryl

posted by crispychez at 1:15 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Thanks Will - had just challenged someone else to this so it was already on my mind! Sounds very promising,Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 1:07 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Hi Will. Thanks for the challenge, it certainly looks good. I challenge you to read The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Hope you enjoy it.

Caroline

posted by CarolineCC at 8:23 am (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Hi Will, thank for your challenge. My challenge to you is The Meaning of the Night by Michael Cox.

posted by BethanyG at 6:01 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Thanks for the challenge Will. I have heard so many good things about this book, and have been meaning to get around to it...looking forward to reading it!
xx

posted by Book_Junkie at 3:09 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Thank you for the challenge Will. I don't see why you shouldn't challenge me to the same book that I challenged you. I have posted on the thread to see if anyone else thinks differently.

posted by hashford at 9:14 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Will,

For the 2010 challenge, I have picked All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque, for you to read. I thought this was a very moving book - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Ruth
xx

posted by Book_Junkie at 5:02 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Will, thanks for your choice. I'm sure I shall enjoy it! Vanessa

posted by VanessaCW at 3:16 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

lol Will. I wouldn't have minded honestly as it's my 2009 challenge to myself and then again in 2010 as unsurprisingly with Josh having just come along I never got it read. Did you enjoy it? I am DETERMINED to read it in 2010 (watch this space lol). Thanks for your challenge. I still haven't got round to reading the one I challenged you for this year though.

posted by SmithSJ01 at 1:41 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Will, I would like to challenge you to read Bleeding Heart Square by Andrew Taylor. It's on my TBR pile, too. Hope you enjoy it! Vanessa.

posted by VanessaCW at 3:20 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi Will, I'd like to challenge you to read 'Footprints in the Sand' by Sarah Challis and I'll try to read it as well, take care Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 2:22 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi Will, for your 2010 Reading Challenge I would like to challenge you to read Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe - partly because I know you have an interest in classics, and partly to encourage me to read it too!

Love, Helen

posted by hashford at 7:37 am (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hiya, for the 2010 reading challenge could you read 'Burning Bright' by Tracy Chevalier. I've been a bit easier on you this year. ;) Sam :)

posted by SmithSJ01 at 11:29 pm (EST) on Nov 4, 2009

Will, for the 2010 reading challenge I have chosen The Reader by Bernhard Schlink for you to read. I read it this year and found it tricky, so I'd be interested to know your thoughts.

Nicola

posted by nicx27 at 7:51 am (EST) on Nov 3, 2009

Hi Will, We seem to be doing a lot of apologising to each other!!! It's not a problem at all to rechoose - you have an inspiring library with such a variety of books, it really is a pleasure to look through! I've chosen The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens. I hope that's OK? It was one of many that caught my eye!
Thanks for my challenge. I have read the 39 Steps and really enjoyed Buchan's style of writing. I notice you even have Chaucer in your library - 5 stars too! Very impressive!
Enjoy! Michelle

posted by rosie_m at 10:15 am (EST) on Jan 3, 2009

Hi Will,
I must apologise because I was doing my librarything a few months ago when my computer brokedown. We have just got a new one and are back in the e-world. I hadn't tagged my books as unread before the breakdown! I have done now and have found that now I'm back online people have chosen books for me that I've read. My fault I know!! I have read Wuthering Heights many years ago when I was 17!! I absolutely loved the book! (One of few I think). I would love to read it again but does that count? I must apologise, I have updated my library and am continually doing so, if you would like to choose me something else that that's fine too. Hope it's not too much of an inconvenience. Many Thanks Michelle

posted by rosie_m at 9:39 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2009

Hi Will,
I challenge you to read Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson, I have a couple of hers on my unread pile.
Michelle

posted by rosie_m at 8:34 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2009

Sorry about that Will. And you rated it 5*s as well!

Please can I challenge you to read Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson. It is one on my tbr pile that I have been meaning to read for a while (I enjoyed Human Croquet) - so hopefully I will read it with you!

posted by hashford at 3:00 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

Diolch. Cymru am byth!

posted by Crypto-Willobie at 1:31 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

Thanks Will,
My Challenge for you is My Name is Red hopefully for obvious reasons!! I don't think anyone else on the forum has attempted Pamuk and I hope you enjoy.

Cheryl

posted by crispychez at 7:12 am (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

Hi Willoyd,

Sorry I was away when you joined the boards. I have seen your post that you challenge me to read Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. That's great, I have been meaning to catch on up on a few classics for a while now.

I would like to challenge you to read The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - I have been on a crusade recently to read more women's sci-fi and this book looms large (I read it on holiday last week - I really enjoyed it and OH did too!), and I would love to hear your views on it.

posted by hashford at 6:57 pm (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Ok - Challenge part 2 !! Have now changed the viewing screen to see the rated books and I'd like to challenge you to read 'The End of Mr Y' by Scarlett Thomas. Several of the reading group read it for a weekend away and passed on a copy. It does sound good so I'll be reading it with you, love Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 5:50 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

Hi Will, Would like to challenge you[and me!]to read 'The Conjuror's Bird' by Martin Davies. I have heard good things about it so I hope we enjoy it, love Shona x

posted by arkgirl1 at 3:58 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

Thanks Will, Thanks for you comments on my library and for your pick - a book that has tempted but not jumped off the shelf so it will be good to find out what it is really like. Off to browse your library and pick one for you - all good fun! love Shona x

posted by arkgirl1 at 2:08 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

Hi Will. Thanks for the challenge. I would like to challenge you to read The Rights of the Reader by Daniel Pennac. Hope you enjoy it. Caroline

posted by CarolineCC at 1:53 pm (EST) on Dec 15, 2008

Hi, thanks for the cahllenge, Smithy gave it me at the weekend away so am intrigued, am doing this fast as its break! My challenge is one I've read and found quirky and interesting: The Last Witchfinder James Morrow. Enjoy

posted by louiseog at 5:47 am (EST) on Dec 15, 2008

Hi Willoyd,
Thanks for your challenge. I challenge you to read The Crimson Petal and the White by Michael Faber- I really enjoyed this so hope you do too!
Becky x

posted by Becky1234 at 3:39 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Willoyd

Thanks for your challenge. Re the 1599 book - I think I just got carried away with my tagging! It's not one I've read yet but am looking forward to it.

I am looking forward to reading Winter in Madrid.

Michaela
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posted by Fluffyblue at 12:37 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Thanks Will - that was an excellent choice. I am trying to read more Scottish writing than I do and so I will look forward to it.

posted by silvercowrie at 12:02 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will, sorry didn't realise some of your books were read. As you have the second book in the series will you read that instead.

Thank you for the prompt to read Jasper Fforde, he's one of those authors I'm always meaning to read and never seem to get round to.

posted by BethanyG at 11:49 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Willoyd

For your 2009 reading challenge I would like you to read Clerkenwell Tales by Peter Ackroyd. I've had this book for ages so will try and read it next year as well.

Val x

posted by valeriejt at 10:51 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will - thanks for your challenge...I am looking forward to reading it.

I have picked Jane and Prudence by Barbara Pym, for you to read. I have it on my tbr as well, so I will read it too.

Hope you enjoy it!

Ruth x

posted by Book_Junkie at 10:40 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will, thanks for you challenge. It's fine to challenge me with a choice I've challenged someone else with. It'll encourage me to read it even more! I shall look forward to it. Vanessa x

posted by VanessaCW at 9:45 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will,

Great choice, this is another of those books I keep meaning to read and never getting round to. I'm sure I'm going to love it.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 9:20 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Thanks Will, brilliant choice - you are right, it would remain permanently tucked away! It was one of my dad's favourites so I will enjoy digging it out and savouring :)

posted by Saluk at 7:46 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will, I am challenging you to read Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees by Roger Deakin. I hope that you enjoy it - ailie

posted by silvercowrie at 6:15 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

hi will
i'd like to challenge you to read The Dante Trap by Arnaud Delalande, happy reading, liz x

posted by seanat at 5:41 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Hi Will, I am challenging you to read "Star of the Sea" by Joseph O'Connor for the Reading Group challenge 2009 - hope you enjoy (Saruk)

posted by Saluk at 3:20 am (EST) on Dec 14, 2008

Will

My challenge to you is for you to read "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. I haven't read it yet either (having fairly recently acquired it), so will read it next year too.

Hope this is okay!

Michaela
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posted by Fluffyblue at 5:38 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Hi Will, for the reading challenge I'd like you to read The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martinez.

posted by BethanyG at 4:51 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Thanks Will. It'll do me good to read it as I can't quite see what folks see in Austen. I've tried and not liked P&P and found Emma okay, so this'll be a good experience. Thank you.

posted by SmithSJ01 at 2:54 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Hi Will,

For the Reading Challenge 2009 please would you read BLOOD RIVER: A JOURNEY TO AFRICA'S BROKEN HEART by TIM BUTCHER. It was one of my favourite books of 2007 and it really opened my eyes to Africa's sad past. Hope you approve.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 1:35 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Hi Will, for your reading challenge 2009 I would like you to read The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscales. It's a book which I have on my TBR pile so I shall be interested to know what you think of it. Vanessa

posted by VanessaCW at 1:21 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Hi Will, I note that you like non-fiction. It's not something I read a lot of, but I do have some on my TBR pile. So I'm challenging you to read The Lodger: Shakespeare on Silver Street by Charles Nicholl, and I will read it as well, as it's one I have already.

Nicola

posted by nicx27 at 1:11 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Hi Will, I'm going to give you a classic for your 2009 Reading Challenge, in the form of 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. It'll prompt me to read it as well. Sam

posted by SmithSJ01 at 12:41 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008