Ive almost completely lost my mojo for reading and am looking for some inspiration really.
I have managed to read a couple of the Thursday Murder Club books this year, which i enjoyed. Ive been carrying The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao around with me for months but havent made it through much so far.
What are you reading currently?
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OP you could always consider a book of short stories to begin the journey back into bigguns. I know that conjures up images of kids books, but there are some great thriller/mystery writers out there who do it.
For when you’re back to whole books, I’m currently smashing through Mark Edward’s collection. He writes in a captivating style and is great at character development. |
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I've taken out an audible subscription because I've found reading difficult since have surgery on my eye a couple of years ago. I just added the most recent Bob Mortimer novel to my library. 'The Avocado Hotel'. I recommend his first 'The Satsuma Complex' if you like his whimsical style.
I also recommend Audible because you can listen while doing something else |
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"I've taken out an audible subscription because I've found reading difficult since have surgery on my eye a couple of years ago. I just added the most recent Bob Mortimer novel to my library. 'The Avocado Hotel'. I recommend his first 'The Satsuma Complex' if you like his whimsical style.
I also recommend Audible because you can listen while doing something else "
Ooo he’s written a second book?! I liked the satsuma complex so will definitely download the avocado hotel. OP Bob Mortimer is a good shout, not overly long and an easy writing style. |
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By *vaRose43Woman 11 weeks ago
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Fiction: Dragon Rider, Taran Matharu. Epic fantasy and so far very good
Serious: weirdly I don’t have one on the go right now. Last one was a heavy story set in Palestine and I need a mental break from trauma after reading it
Smut: Hooked - a Peter Pan retelling |
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"I've taken out an audible subscription because I've found reading difficult since have surgery on my eye a couple of years ago. I just added the most recent Bob Mortimer novel to my library. 'The Avocado Hotel'. I recommend his first 'The Satsuma Complex' if you like his whimsical style.
I also recommend Audible because you can listen while doing something else
Ooo he’s written a second book?! I liked the satsuma complex so will definitely download the avocado hotel. OP Bob Mortimer is a good shout, not overly long and an easy writing style."
I think it was released yesterday. I've been watching and waiting.
If nobody told me who the author was I'd still know it was him after reading the first couple of pages.
I'm going to reread Satsuma Complex before I start on Avocado though |
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"I've taken out an audible subscription because I've found reading difficult since have surgery on my eye a couple of years ago. I just added the most recent Bob Mortimer novel to my library. 'The Avocado Hotel'. I recommend his first 'The Satsuma Complex' if you like his whimsical style.
I also recommend Audible because you can listen while doing something else "
You can get unlimited free audio books through your library x |
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"I'm currently listening to Butter by Asako Yuzuki - really enjoying it xx
I’ve just bought a copy of this. Looking forward to reading it"
Top tip don't read it when hungry!! |
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Light reading: Vincent van Gogh - Letter from Provence. I went to the amazing immersive experience at the SEC last week, and was taken by his insights, both about art & life.
Heavier reading: Michael Wood - In search of the Dark Ages. A real history classic.
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"I've taken out an audible subscription because I've found reading difficult since have surgery on my eye a couple of years ago. I just added the most recent Bob Mortimer novel to my library. 'The Avocado Hotel'. I recommend his first 'The Satsuma Complex' if you like his whimsical style.
I also recommend Audible because you can listen while doing something else
You can get unlimited free audio books through your library x"
Indeed you can! For me it's really worth the monthly subscription. |
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Priory of the Orange Tree (Samantha Shannon). When I have finished this I will read her prequel to it 'A Day of Fallen Night') both are high fantasy with female main characters (and lots of dragons)
Also on my tbr pile is 'These Women' (Ivy Pochoda) which is written from the pov of five women in LA during a serial killers reign of terror. |
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"Nonbinary ..a memoir..genesis p-orridge
Enjoying it?
If you haven't already, I'd suggest reading Cosey Fanni Tutti's memoir also, just got balance."
The cosey fanni tutti one is good but they whitewash the paedo. Just mention him going to Thailand. |
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I read one fiction and one non-fiction alternatively. Finished reading "Station Eleven" by Emily St John Mandel. Loved the book.
Currently reading "Does the center hold? An introduction to Western philosophy" by Donald Palmer |
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By *aiducMan 11 weeks ago
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"Nonbinary ..a memoir..genesis p-orridge
Enjoying it?
If you haven't already, I'd suggest reading Cosey Fanni Tutti's memoir also, just got balance.
The cosey fanni tutti one is good but they whitewash the paedo. Just mention him going to Thailand. "
Yeah, true. |
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By *aizyWoman 11 weeks ago
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"I read one fiction and one non-fiction alternatively. Finished reading "Station Eleven" by Emily St John Mandel. Loved the book.
Currently reading "Does the center hold? An introduction to Western philosophy" by Donald Palmer "
I have just read Station Eleven, I loved it so beautifully written.
I am on a Dennis Lehane binge at the mo, just reading Mystic River, if you like thrillers he is a good read, and they have made some brilliant films from his books. |
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"Jack reacher books are amazing, the TV series is worth a watch on amazon
If you are into fantasy then any terry pratchett discworld novels are good to read "
I absolutely love terry pratchett, especially the discworld series. One of them would be ideal in my reading slump, but my whole collections at my mums unfortunately. Will grab some next time im there i think. |
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By *vaRose43Woman 11 weeks ago
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"Jack reacher books are amazing, the TV series is worth a watch on amazon
If you are into fantasy then any terry pratchett discworld novels are good to read
I absolutely love terry pratchett, especially the discworld series. One of them would be ideal in my reading slump, but my whole collections at my mums unfortunately. Will grab some next time im there i think."
Pratchett is my go to whenever I just need something good to read. Its like visiting old friends |
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"Jack reacher books are amazing, the TV series is worth a watch on amazon
If you are into fantasy then any terry pratchett discworld novels are good to read
I absolutely love terry pratchett, especially the discworld series. One of them would be ideal in my reading slump, but my whole collections at my mums unfortunately. Will grab some next time im there i think.
Pratchett is my go to whenever I just need something good to read. Its like visiting old friends "
I wasnt so keen on the long earth etc books, but otherwise have loved pretty much everything he wrote |
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