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1seitherin
I bought 123 books in 2008 while I only managed to read 77. In 2007, my read count was only 51.5 books. I wonder what my count for 2009 will be . . .
2seitherin
Stardust by Neil Gaiman - The book is completely forgettable. The movie tells a much better story.
Total books read: 1
Total books read: 1
5billiejean
What did you think of Ha'penny? Are you going to finish out the trilogy?
--BJ
--BJ
6seitherin
I am definitely going to finish the trilogy. I'm already about half done with Half a Crown. I find the books immensely disturbing because I see the possibility of a ideology espoused by a single group of people becoming the forced ideology of the masses.
8seitherin
Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton - reminded me of Emma and Pride and Prejudice, except with dragons. Very enjoyable read.
Total books read: 5
Total books read: 5
10billiejean
Did you try any of the projects in this book? What is the difficulty level? I used to do handwork, but haven't in a long time. I am thinking about giving it another try.
--BJ
--BJ
11seitherin
I haven't tried any of the projects yet, but I'm seriously eying the pattern called Azalea. I just love the way it looks.
It's really hard for me to judge difficulty level because I've been knitting for so long that not much seems difficult. The instructions are written as well as charted. There are projects knit in the round as well as square.
I've ordered the second book to see what it's like.
It's really hard for me to judge difficulty level because I've been knitting for so long that not much seems difficult. The instructions are written as well as charted. There are projects knit in the round as well as square.
I've ordered the second book to see what it's like.
12seitherin
The Mammoth Book of Sorcerers' Tales edited by Mike Ashley - I couldn't finish the book. I read slightly more than half of it and I'm just bored with the rather mediocre stories. I couldn't even bring myself to read the stories by the authors I actually know and like.
Total books read: 6.5
Total books read: 6.5
16seitherin
Night Angel A Trilogy by Brent Weeks - the omnibus edition contained all three novels - The Way of Shadows, Shadow's Edge, and Beyond the Shadows
Total books read: 10.5
Total books read: 10.5
20billiejean
How was the Carrie Fisher book?
--BJ
--BJ
21seitherin
It was chatty and rambly. It's based on a one woman show she does. I think I like her fiction better.
23spacepotatoes
>21 seitherin: I actually felt the same way about her fiction. I read Postcards From the Edge a few years ago and hated it.
29billiejean
So are the books by Mankell a series? What do you think of them?
--BJ
--BJ
30seitherin
He has the Wallander series and stand alones. I like the Wallander series. I was not overly fond of the only stand alone I've read so far - Kennedy's Brain. It was a little too 'conspiracy theory' for my taste.
31billiejean
Thanks! :)
--BJ
--BJ
34aihre
Hi seitherin! How were Shadowbridge and Lord Tophet? I have Shadowbridge on my bookshelf and am looking forward to reading it. What did you think? How was Lord Tophet in comparison?
35seitherin
Shadowbridge and Lord Tophet are one book that was broken in two. Why, I don't know except I suspect it has to do with charging more because there is no other reason I can see for taking one (reasonably) short novel and turning it into two volumes. If you don't have Lord Tophet don't read Shadowbridge. The second book begins immediately where the first leaves off and continues on with the story.
I actually really enjoyed Shadowbridge but the book may not be everyone's cup of tea. It flip flops between present and past, and stories about the mythos of Shadowbridge are sprinkled into the narrative. I wasn't as fond of Lord Tophet, but I think that happened because I didn't know the two books were actually one and I only had the first book to read when I went on vacation. I read several other books between Shadowbridge and Lord Tophet so I was disconnected from the story when I finally found a copy of Lord Tophet and read it.
I actually really enjoyed Shadowbridge but the book may not be everyone's cup of tea. It flip flops between present and past, and stories about the mythos of Shadowbridge are sprinkled into the narrative. I wasn't as fond of Lord Tophet, but I think that happened because I didn't know the two books were actually one and I only had the first book to read when I went on vacation. I read several other books between Shadowbridge and Lord Tophet so I was disconnected from the story when I finally found a copy of Lord Tophet and read it.
36aihre
Thanks for the review and heads up! This sounds like a book I'd enjoy. Lord Tophet is available in my local library so I'll borrow it when I start Shadowbridge.
39seitherin
Mean Streets by Jim Butcher, Simon R. Green, Kat Richardson, and Thomas E. Sniegoski
Total books read: 24.5
Total books read: 24.5
