The BOOKS thread... what you reading?

[Ghosttrain]

Have just finished ''Alice's Adventures In Wonderland''.....beautiful loved it, also made special as the book contains the original illustrations by John Tenniel which i have known and loved for years.....also read ''The Talented Mr,Ripley'' by Patricia Highsmith fantastic book........i am now reading ''This Side Of Paradise'' by F.Scott Fitzgerald really enjoying it.

[Tarsier]

Now starting Haruki Murakami's new short story collection "First Person Singular"... can't wait!

[Matt2072]

I'm binging on sci-fi at the moment, I've just finished Gateway by Frederik Kohl and The City and The Stars by Arthur C Clarke. I'm worried I've peaked too soon with Gateway - I thought it was ace.

The librarian at my local library spotted I was returning sci-fi classics so recommended Childhood's End (Arthur C Clarke) and Canticle for Leibowitz (Walter Miller) so I'm waiting for those to come in.

I'd love to hear recommendations from anyone who's read Gateway (and loved it)

[Stephanie]

I am currently reading ''To Kill A Mocking Bird''by Harper Lee a book i have not read before, for those who have not read it yet you must it is an absolute classic.

Now here is one book that I have always wanted to read but never have - so maybe I really should try and get my hands on it now? A lot of interesting sounding suggestions in this thread, thank you everyone!!!

Mind you, I used to read soo much, sometimes 2 or 3 books at a time.  For what seems like ages now...nothing. There is always so much going on that I find it hard to sit down and read in peace - and when I do, I get so tired I can't seem to concentrate.  It's a shame, I hate that and sometimes I swear I can feel my braincells dying. 

I only have myself to blame for the lack in time - but it must be possible to actually make some time!

[Ghosttrain]

I have just finished ''Wuthering Heights'' what a brilliant book.........a wonderful read...now starting ''The Great Gatsby''........

[Tarsier]

Last month I read such an amazing book that it left me crying inconsolably for an extended period of time - ''Bolla'' by Pajtim Statovci. Beautifully written, poetic, humane, and tragic. Well, it won Finlandia Award in 2019, obviously for a good reason... Also his debut novel ''My Cat Yugoslavia'' is definitely well worth a read.

Currently reading the Wayward Pines -trilogy by Blake Crouch. Not sure yet whether I enjoy it that much, but over the tipping point that I must finish reading it...

[Ghosttrain]

''The Great Gatsby'' finished and really enjoyed.....now reading something really different (for me).''The Appeal'' by Janice Hallett an epistolatory novel (no me neither)...i am sure loads of you know what it means....i did not  ...for those who don't it is a story told in letter/communication form Frankenstein being an example........but this brings the medium up to date using e-mail,txt and other social media and unlike my earlier example the story is wholly written in this medium,a fascinating read........... a very poignant read....loving it. ...

[Tarsier]

I am currently reading ''To Kill A Mocking Bird''by Harper Lee a book i have not read before, for those who have not read it yet you must it is an absolute classic.

Now here is one book that I have always wanted to read but never have - so maybe I really should try and get my hands on it now? A lot of interesting sounding suggestions in this thread, thank you everyone!!!

Mind you, I used to read soo much, sometimes 2 or 3 books at a time.  For what seems like ages now...nothing. There is always so much going on that I find it hard to sit down and read in peace - and when I do, I get so tired I can't seem to concentrate.  It's a shame, I hate that and sometimes I swear I can feel my braincells dying. 

I only have myself to blame for the lack in time - but it must be possible to actually make some time!

I've also got problems concentrating lately... what it comes to reading, I usually tackle this by grabbing some semi-brainless but entertaining thriller

[Simon73]

Dylan Thomas
Portrait of an Artist as a young Dog

[Tarsier]

My mind's been all over the place lately, haven't been able to read anything... Got a sudden feeling that I need to read some horror... which I'll end up regretting as I freak out rather easily.

So; if you'd want to disturb my peace of mind and make a tiny tarsier scared, which book you'd recommend?

[Ghosttrain]

I love reading classic/vintage horror this time of year.........so how about some Charles Dickens,Algernon Blackwood and M.R.James.....sweet dreams... ....

[Tarsier]

Thanks Ghosttrain! ..I was about to go to horror section of the bookstore but got distracted as I spotted that Jo Nesbø has a new book out... So, currently reading Nesbø's "The Jealousy Man", his first short story collection. Addictive...

[lotus]

Finished the new Hakan Nesser - Den sorgsne busschaufforen fran Alster (inspector Barbarotti -Der schweigsame Busfahrer),
now new Jo Nesbo 2020- Kongeriget (Ihr Königreich)

[Tarsier]

Finished reading Pajtim Statovci's ''Crossing'' and was wondering what to read next... The problem solved itself: it was lovely to come to work yesterday evening and find a parcel from Book Depository, not knowing which book of all I've ordered might be inside. It was Joolz's ''Borrowed Light''!!! Finishing my shift in twenty mins, straight to bed with the book!!

@lotus, ''The Kingdom'' is guaranteed Nesbo-quality!

[Ghosttrain]

''Borrowed Light'' my favourite Joolz book............an excellent read..