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Top Ten Books I pleasantly surprised by
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver: This was one that I read back in 2009 when I joined a book club, during my gap year between school and University. When it was pulled out as the next month's book, I was disappointed, but the point of going to the book club was to read books I wouldn't otherwise have read; to try new things. I'm glad I read this now - it's one of my all-time favourites!
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney: Another book club book that I was dreading reading, but ended up quite liking. I would say it's a four star read for me.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan: I really don't like zombies, but when my good friend, Jenny (from Chocolate Chunky Munkie) read and loved it, she continuallybugged me tried to persuade me to read it. I am glad that I read it and will be reading the others in the series. Probably another four star one for me.
Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann: This was one that was sent around a book circle last year (if you're interested in finding out what the book circle is, feel free to email me and ask :P). It's classed as Christian fiction, so as an Atheist, I was a little wary. I did really enjoy it though. I didn't think the religious messages in it were too prominent and the plot and characters were so well-developed that it was a really exciting read! Another four star one!
Atonement by Ian McEwan: I spent years avoiding this novel (and all other books by the author), but I can't really explain why. I suppose they just didn't look like my kind of thing. I had to read this as an introductory novel when I started University though, and I quite enjoyed it. And this one is definitely better than the film!
Death of a Gossip by M. C. Beaton: Crime is not a genre I usually go for, let alone 'Cosy Crime' like ms. Beaton, but I actually really enjoyed this. It was light-hearted and fun. I'll definitely be reading more of hers in the future. This was also the first eBook I ever read, so it holds a special place in my heart ;P
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen: When I saw this one for the first time, I thought "a novel about the circus? How can that be entertaining?" Genuinely, that was what I thought. But I'd been given a copy, so I thought I'd give it a go, and I loved it! You may have noticed that it was in my top ten reads for 2011!
Life & Laughing by Michael McIntyre: It's not that I don't love Micheal, because I really do - he's my favourite comedian - I just don't usually get along with non-fiction of any kind. His autobiography was recommended to me by a close friend though, so trusting her opinions, I tried it out, and I adored it. He's had such an interesting and showbiz life! Definitely worth a read - whether you've heard of him or not!
The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan: This is one I reviewed for Bloomsbury last week. When I saw that the press release information said that it was the link between poetry and fiction, I was a little dubious, but I always say I will give anything a go once, so I tried it, and I loved it, reading it in just two sittings! I really recommend getting hold of a copy of this. You can read my review HERE.
Fatherland by Robert Harris: I keep returning to these book club reads - this is another one! I thought it would be a really difficult, uninteresting and rather depressing read - what if Hitler had won? "What a depressing topic", I thought. This was anything but uninteresting, though! Another four star one for me. Give it a go!
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney: Another book club book that I was dreading reading, but ended up quite liking. I would say it's a four star read for me.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan: I really don't like zombies, but when my good friend, Jenny (from Chocolate Chunky Munkie) read and loved it, she continually
Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann: This was one that was sent around a book circle last year (if you're interested in finding out what the book circle is, feel free to email me and ask :P). It's classed as Christian fiction, so as an Atheist, I was a little wary. I did really enjoy it though. I didn't think the religious messages in it were too prominent and the plot and characters were so well-developed that it was a really exciting read! Another four star one!
Atonement by Ian McEwan: I spent years avoiding this novel (and all other books by the author), but I can't really explain why. I suppose they just didn't look like my kind of thing. I had to read this as an introductory novel when I started University though, and I quite enjoyed it. And this one is definitely better than the film!
Death of a Gossip by M. C. Beaton: Crime is not a genre I usually go for, let alone 'Cosy Crime' like ms. Beaton, but I actually really enjoyed this. It was light-hearted and fun. I'll definitely be reading more of hers in the future. This was also the first eBook I ever read, so it holds a special place in my heart ;P
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen: When I saw this one for the first time, I thought "a novel about the circus? How can that be entertaining?" Genuinely, that was what I thought. But I'd been given a copy, so I thought I'd give it a go, and I loved it! You may have noticed that it was in my top ten reads for 2011!
Life & Laughing by Michael McIntyre: It's not that I don't love Micheal, because I really do - he's my favourite comedian - I just don't usually get along with non-fiction of any kind. His autobiography was recommended to me by a close friend though, so trusting her opinions, I tried it out, and I adored it. He's had such an interesting and showbiz life! Definitely worth a read - whether you've heard of him or not!
The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan: This is one I reviewed for Bloomsbury last week. When I saw that the press release information said that it was the link between poetry and fiction, I was a little dubious, but I always say I will give anything a go once, so I tried it, and I loved it, reading it in just two sittings! I really recommend getting hold of a copy of this. You can read my review HERE.
Fatherland by Robert Harris: I keep returning to these book club reads - this is another one! I thought it would be a really difficult, uninteresting and rather depressing read - what if Hitler had won? "What a depressing topic", I thought. This was anything but uninteresting, though! Another four star one for me. Give it a go!
1 comments:
Ohhhh I love "The Forrest of Hands and Teeth" - I'm fairly knew to zombies myself, but this book convinced me to read more!!
And this is the second time someone piqued my curiosity with "Death of a Gossip" - seeing how much I love cozy mysteries I guess I'll have to get that one eventually!
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