YES - I am egocentric and it's all about me! Kidding - thought I'd put up a post and list a few books/dvds I am currently reading/watching:
DVD: Who do you think you are? UK Series 4 - This series follows the journeys of well known UK personalities as they delve into their family history. This particular series features Natasha Kaplinsky, John Hurt, Griff Rhys Jones, Carol Vorderman, Alistair McGowan, Graham Norton and Sir Matthew Pinsent. If you're a fan of family history, or even just vaguely interested in genealogy, I recommend that you watch this series. Or at least start with season one and give it a go.
Book: Butterscotch by Lyn Loates - Recommended to me by Sandy. I'm not usually much of a fan of NZ authors but reading Mr. Pip with the group has made me judge less harshly. Although, I do have to admit that when I read Mr. Pip when it first came out I struggled with reading it. The group reading made it a bit easier. Butterscotch is about Helen Mainyard who, when she turns 21, discovers the real reason for her family's having abruptly left Christchurch 13 yrs ago. Is an interesting read and, although I haven't quite finished it, I won't be simply chucking it aside either. If any of the group are able to recommend another NZ author I might enjoy feel free to post a response. In fact, I look forward to it :)
Book: Pride and prejudice and zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith - Argh! The original Austen novel has to be one of my most favourite reads (right behind Gerald Durrell, my all time hero) and I had to admit that I read it for two reasons: Austen and zombies. I wanted to know how on earth they could fit together in the one book. But it works! Seriously crazy but I enjoyed it. It was funny, very grisly and irreverent. I laughed out loud (seriously, I laughed out loud on the bus, at my desk and walking through the shopping mall (yes, I read while I walk). I read somewhere that Grahame-Smith retained about 80% of the original book...he simply added a sword-toting hero/heroine. I love Love LOVE that Elizabeth retained her feistiness! If zombies and verbal play interest you then make this your next read.
Book: Branded by fire by Nalini Singh -I edit Manukau Libraries' Romance e-newsletter so it shouldn't be a big surprise that I'm reading romance :D Nalini Singh is a New Zealand author who lives in Auckland, and is also a New York Times Bestselling author. And (I just have to add this bit) she's agreed to an e-interview that we will roll out over our next 4 Romance issues. Nice little coup. Branded by Fire is part of her ever popular PsyChangeling series and, much like the others, is steamy, sensual and fun. If you're into paranormal romance - and everyday I'm more amazed by the huge readership attached to this subgenre, it grows by leaps and bounds every day - then you'll enjoy this story.That's it from me for this week - keep your eyes peeled for another post in a few days. I'm an indiscriminate reader! I love books for the sake of it and anything and everything catches my attention. As you'll discover over the next few months. Feel free to post a response to any of the above, or even let us know what's on your current bookshelf :)
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I have two books that I am currently reading "One Day" by David Nicholls, and "A place in my country in search of the rural dream" by Ian Walthew. I will be shallow and admit that the first book I chose because I liked its cover, and so far it has been an enjoyable light read so who said you can't judge a book by its cover?
ReplyDeleteThe latter title was recommended to me and I have surprised myself and am finding it a good read. I will post reviews on both once I have fully read them.
There is a third book that I am supposed to be reading but for some reason I am finding all sorts of excuses for not reading it but I know that I definitely have to have read it by the 29th August