Saturday 31 December 2011

Book Gifts

Books, books and more books.  So many books, so little time.....

 If Only You Knew - Claire Allan

One Day - David Nicholls (Must read before seeing film)

Something from Tiffany's - Melissa Hill
Spirit of the Titanic - Nicola Pierce

Suddenly Senior : The Funny Thing About Getting Older - Tom Hay (Gift from Big Sis!!!!!)


The Time of My Life - Cecelia Ahern

501 Must-Read Books - Various (Bet I haven't read 1% - on quick skim through have read some but probably wouldn't choose to read at least 95% of them)


Sunday 25 December 2011

A Friend Like Ben - Julia Rump

A lovely read.  I like the simplicity of the writing, relaying the relationship between an austisic boy, George, and his mum, Julia and how a little stray cat changes their lives.  A heart warming read for Christmas or any time of year.  Have the tissues at the ready.  

Monday 12 December 2011

Of Moths & Butterflies - V R Christensen


Great title, beautiful cover art but unfortunately the story line was a bit too slow and predicable in the first half. I find this cat and mouse game between the hero and herione so frustrating although I do appreciate the nice flow of the story, the hint of mystery and it does suit the period in which it is set.  If the first half of the story had moved along at the same pace as the second half it would have been made for a very good read but as it stands I gave it a respectable 4 out 5 stars.  

Good read if you can stick with it.




Friday 2 December 2011

Dark Matter - A Ghost Story

Just finished reading 'Dark Matter' by Michelle Paver, the free book I received from Newbooks magazine.  I read this in two sittings, that's very fast for me. 

Wow, a really creepy, disturbing good old fashioned ghost story.  It is not often a book haunts me (pardon the pun) but this one actually entered my dreams for a few nights after reading it.  Very descriptive and atmospheric.  I'm almost reluctant to say this (spoiler) but it has a completely unexpected twist at the end.  

 * * Highly Recommended * *