I've hit a reading wall..

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:08 am

just one of those times when you get out of the habit of reading and don't seem to be able to pick anything up. I have tonnes of books to read but can never decide what i want so end up reading nothing and now i'm annoying myself..

I love reading and miss it ... does anyone have a good recommendation of something to get me back into it?

I like all kinds of fiction - thrillers, crime, I don't mind the odd Jodi Picoult book

Post by **Clinton Huxley** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:22 am

What you need is some George McDonald Fraser.....

Post by **Rum** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:31 am

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Best book I have read in ages!

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Hb5K ... CAYQ6AEwAA

Post by **kiki5711** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:34 am

INCA GOLD by Clive Cussler

About the book:

When a tsunami hit a Spanish treasure galleon, all trace of a golden hoard greater than that of any pharaohs vanished into history, Unit NUMA agent Dirk Pitt dives into an ancient sacrificial pool far into the Andien jungle in order to rescue two archaeologists, and plunges into a vortex of corruption, betrayal and death. A sinister crime syndicate has traced the long-lost treasure--worth almost a billion dollars--from the Andes to the banks of a hidden underground river flowing beneath a Mexican desert. Nothing will stop their ruthless and murderous drive to recover the gold. Nothing, that is, until Pitt and his team place themselves square in the path of danger.....

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:38 am

Rum wrote:The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Best book I have read in ages!

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Hb5K ... CAYQ6AEwAA

Ooh I have that - I actually bought it when I was in Delhi last year

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:39 am

kiki5711 wrote:INCA GOLD by Clive Cussler

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I don't like to read too much about a book.. Clive Cussler has been recommended to me before though.. thanks

Post by **Rum** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:39 am

Elessarina wrote:
Rum wrote:The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Best book I have read in ages!

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Hb5K ... CAYQ6AEwAA

Ooh I have that - I actually bought it when I was in Delhi last year

Have you got around to reading it? If you are finding it difficult to get interested in a book this one grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go!

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:42 am

Rum wrote:
Elessarina wrote: Ooh I have that - I actually bought it when I was in Delhi last year
Have you got around to reading it? If you are finding it difficult to get interested in a book this one grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go!

Nope not read it.. I'll take your advce and pick it up tonight m- I am planning on a nice easy night tonight.. prawn chow mein and relaxation... ahhh

Incidentally Rum - have you read "A Thousand Splendid Suns"?

Post by **Pappa** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:47 am

Elessarina wrote:I love reading and miss it ... does anyone have a good recommendation of something to get me back into it?

I'd recommend anything by Andrey Kurkov. Easily my favourite living author!

Death and the Penguin
Penguin Lost
The Case of the General's Thumb
A Matter of Death and Life

All fantastic and fairly short novels. Funny, a bit dark, very interesting writing style and very readable too (IMO).

Paco's met the guy too.

Post by **Rum** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:50 am

Elessarina wrote:
Rum wrote:
Elessarina wrote: Ooh I have that - I actually bought it when I was in Delhi last year
Have you got around to reading it? If you are finding it difficult to get interested in a book this one grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go!
Nope not read it.. I'll take your advce and pick it up tonight m- I am planning on a nice easy night tonight.. prawn chow mein and relaxation... ahhh

Incidentally Rum - have you read "A Thousand Splendid Suns"?

Nope. Just looked it up and it looks interesting. I'm going into town later (day off here) and will pop into Waterstones and take a look. Thanks for the tip!

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:00 am

Rum wrote: Nope. Just looked it up and it looks interesting. I'm going into town later (day off here) and will pop into Waterstones and take a look. Thanks for the tip!

It's a fantastic book. First couple of chapters take a bit of getting into but then you won't put it down. Let me know what you think.

Post by **Mysturji** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:54 am

You're in Reading?
Are you OK? Do you need a lift to the hospital?

Post by **Elessarina** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:03 pm

Mysturji wrote: You're in Reading?
Are you OK? Do you need a lift to the hospital?

Someone rub it better!

Post by **Mysturji** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:04 pm

Elessarina wrote:
Mysturji wrote: You're in Reading?
Are you OK? Do you need a lift to the hospital?
Someone rub it better!

:warmshands: Show me where it hurts.

Post by **Gawdzilla Sama** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:34 pm

Thinner, by Stephen King. It will help you with your diet.

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