Summer is upon us! Which means for most, leisurely weekends relaxing and reading in the sun, afternoon naps (with a bit of reading) or if you are lucky enough going somewhere warmer than the UK and reading by the pool or on the beach!
So as I have quite a few new books that are in the charts at the moment and some other reads, I thought I would start my own little book club of sorts (can't really call it a book club can I? I am the only member! But if you want to read along with me I would love that... I will give more info in my first book review). With the idea of reading a book every week and writing a review on it.. though it may take longer with some books depending on how busy I am and how much I love/don't love it!
As you can maybe see by the spine I have started reading 50 Shades of Grey (Amazon - £3.20). Mainly because it is the 'book of the moment' and I wanted to see if I loved or hated it as all the reviews have been so varied. First reactions are it is very repetitive and you can tell it is E.L.James' first novel but I am getting through it quite quickly... so I shall reserve judgement for now.
If you are a book worm I would love to know what you are reading at the moment or what the last book you read was!
Fee xo.
I've read a few of those - Room, 50 shades, Before I go to Sleep & the Sophie kinsella. All thoroughly enjoyable books, I love a good Kinsella book, Room was so emotional and BIGTS definitely kept me awake at night from wanting to know what was going on. And 50 shades is fantastically trashy! Reading Only the Innocent now which so far is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comment :) I also love a good Sophie Kinsella book such good funny reads. Looking forward to reading Room now and also going to look up the book you are reading!
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I'm reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood at the moment but the last book I really enjoyed was A Girl Like You by Gemma Burgess. I have a weak spot for "chick lit". I couldn't get into 50 shades at all, look forward to reading about how you got on with it :)!
ReplyDeleteYes I also love my chick lit especially in summer and definitely on holiday. I have nearly finished 50 Shades of Grey and think it may be a lengthy review as I have a lot to say about it and not all good really. But I think it's a book you either love or hate. Going to look up A Girl Like you and have a read at the synopsis :)
Deletethe sophie kinsella books are amazing. have read all of them and have never been disappointed! would definately recommend reading more of them! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love Sophie Kinsella books and have read them all but this one and maybe one other I think - I loved The Undomestic Goddess the most, it actually had me laughing out loud in parts and the Shopoholic series is great :)
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I read 'Room' last Summer and it was an amazing book - you'll really enjoy it. I have no idea what I'm taking on holiday with me next week to read yet!
ReplyDeleteI definitely think Room is going to be my next read. Ohhh lucky you going on holiday.. reading on holiday is so lovely and relaxing.
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I'm about to start reading Monsieur Monde Vanishes by Georges Simenon but you've given me already so many options on what to read next. My local library has a copy of Too close to home so I think I'll have a read of that next. Years ago I also read a couple from the Kovac/Liska series by Tami Hoag. They were pretty good too. :)
ReplyDeleteOhh you have given me some books to add to my 'to look up' list :) As for Too Close To Home I have enjoyed all of Linwood Barclays books they always keep me gripped.
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Lindwood Barcley is an awesome author. Although all his books are similar, you can't help but get absorbed in them and want to carry on reading them to find out what happens. I tend to get through his books in like 1or2 days. Hope you like it! X
ReplyDeleteYes I love Linwood Barcley books :) Read both No Time for Goodbye and also Never Look Away and loved both - so gripping aren't they and really well wrote.
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I read Room a few months ago and absolutely loved it! It's so emotional and you just want to keep reading. I hope you enjoy it :) If you haven't read The Help you definitely should, it's a lovely book, and the film is great too :)
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Room is next on my list to read after 50 Shades of Grey and The Help is now on my reading list :) thanks.
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My A level English teacher told us that 50 Shades of Grey was a fantastic book but then panicked and told us that it wasn't suitable until we were 30! Ever since I have been really curious...lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer reading, I have piles of books stacking up for the summer too, I blame amazon and the cheap prices!
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Oh I am bit surprised at your teacher as I wouldn't say the book is wrote that well at all.. but I have to say I warmed to it even though I tried to resist liking it! I think you should add it to your summer reading list ;) and yes I blame amazon too! hah
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I read Dear John and loved it! But I found that I really disliked The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas I think compared to the movie the book is pretty poor, i'm going to read Before I Go To Sleep this Summer too.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading A Game of Thrones which was fantastic and i'm going to start A Story of A Beautiful Girl which is set in the 60s and its about discrimination towards disabled people, kinda of like The Help which I also loved but this time the discrimination is aimed at disabled people.
Thank you for your comment :) I love reading about what people have read and what they thought about it. I'm looking forward to reading Dear John as I loved the movie and yes I think I know what you mean about The Boy in the Striped Pjyamas.. I have read parts of it and as it's wrote through the boys eyes it is quite a simple/basic book.
DeleteYou have me curious about A Game of Thrones now as I tried watching the first episode and it was too gorey for me so I wonder if I could like the book, as the storyline sounds great. Definitely think I will be looking up A Story of A Beautiful Girl as I like reads like that.
Fee x
50 shades is fab! On the second now!
ReplyDeleteI would highly recommend me before you. Such an amazing and thought provoking book.
We have very similar book taste. Have read most of those x
I am nearly finished with 50 shades of Grey and even though I disliked quite a few things with it I have a feeling I will be reading 50 shades darker. I'm looking forward to reading Me Before You as it has some great reviews on Amazon and it seems a bit of a different storyline.
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Room, Before I Go To Sleep and Too Close To Home are all really good, as are Linwood Barclay's other books. I'm going to check out the others as we obviously have similar taste! Would love to hear which other books you'd recommend as I seem to read books quicker than I can find new ones!
ReplyDeleteYes I love Lindwood Barclay as well :) read three other books by him and enjoyed them all so much. Sadly I can't really recommend any new books as I have only got back in to the habit of reading! But think I will be doing book posts quite a bit with wishlists etc
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I'm currently reading the third hunger games book and I have to say I have loved the series. I was disappointed by the film which is why I actually read the first book to compare. Needless to say the books are way better than the film so far and I'm not sure how they'll do the second film as they left quite a bit out or changed bits from the first one. Fifty shades of grey is on my reading list for this summer too :) x
ReplyDeleteI was tempted to do the same as you after watching The Hunger Games as I left feeling a bit disapointed but I have so many new books I don't think I can start a trilogy but I'm thinking it may be one to start reading on my holiday later on in the year.
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I love reading on holiday! You've inspired me to get Dear John for this year :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite authors for holiday books is Erica James, Tell it to the Skies is amazing!
I agree with psychowolf above that The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is disappointing. I haven't seen the film but I didn't think it was a very captivating read :/
Reading on holiday is the best isn't it! I will now be adding Tell it to the Skies to my 'to look up' list :) thanks.
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50 shades is filth! I've read all 3 and I loved them. Just some light, bed time reading! x
ReplyDeleteI think I was expecting too much from 50 shades of Grey as it was so raved about and also a bestseller but you are right it is just bed time reading that is just a bit dirty!
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I red that book "Can you keep a secret" - I really love that book!
ReplyDeleteI love Sophie Kinsella books so I am sure I will love it. I plan to read it in my garden as soon as it decides to be summer in the UK!
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ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a pile of books ready to dive into. I've read me before you (very good, Jojo is a great writer) and Sophie Kinsella is always hilarious. I hear 50 shades is a dirty little beast as well :)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to starting Me Before You as I have only heard good things about it and yes Sophie K has made me laugh out loud with some of her books :)
DeleteAs for 50 shades it is quite a different book! ;)
Fee x
Before I Go To Sleep is a great read, it was my holiday book last month! I hope you enjoy it :D
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All I read in your comment was holiday reading! lol I'm quite jealous :) I hope you went somewhere very nice.
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Dear John, and Can You Keep A Secret? Are SUCH good books. However, currently I'm not reading anything, but I think I might have found some inspiration from your books. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Can You Keep A Secret!! So funny!!! I am reading 50 Shades of Grey and its a little disappointing. Its really quite silly and simple!! Would love to read your review if you read it!! x
ReplyDeleteMe Before You is an amazing book. I loved it and I still find myself thinking about it months after I've read it. It's an easy read and a real page turner but it really is thought provoking and definitely stays with you! Loved it! X
ReplyDeleteThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is very sad, so I wouldn't recommend reading it if you're in a low mood, just incase! x
ReplyDeleteI love Captain Corellis mandolin & Birds without wings by Louis De Bernieres. I also liked The Reader. I am planning to read My sisters keeper by Jodi Picoult and possibly The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.
ReplyDeleteI read the '50 Shades' trilogy back in May... I loved the story & the evolution of their relationship but the writing!! Very repetitive, I mean how many times can you read 'inner goddess'. lol. I loved 'Before I Go to Sleep' & am now reading 'Room' after seeing it here... intrigued after reading all the comments :)) xXx
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