Book Notes
- Bat Macdui
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I have finished out the year with a nice solid 90 on Goodreads. Which is mostly lockdown, I suspect. I am reading the new Liane Moriaty, and it is satisfyingly entertaining so far. I am a bit of a loss on where to go next, so I might have a canter through the last few pages of last year's thread.
- Flora Poste
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I enjoyed The Man Who Died Twice as well Is, more than the first one actually.
If I finish the last 25 pages of my current book tonight, I'll have managed 50 this year which is my best year so far! I'm reading Assembly by Natasha Brown which is excellent - about the everyday micro-agfressions faced by a black, female investment banker from working class background.
If I finish the last 25 pages of my current book tonight, I'll have managed 50 this year which is my best year so far! I'm reading Assembly by Natasha Brown which is excellent - about the everyday micro-agfressions faced by a black, female investment banker from working class background.
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- purple_dress
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I managed 45, which is pretty good for me. Last year was 50 but there was a lot more lockdown reading.
I found Assembly absolutely devastating. Very sad.
I've just started the latest Cormoran Strike.
I found Assembly absolutely devastating. Very sad.
I've just started the latest Cormoran Strike.
- Kenickie
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I've done 71 this year, due to a burst in the last month or so. I'm currently on Poirot's Christmas after re-reading all the Miss Marples in the last few weeks which was very enjoyable.
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- sally maclennane
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I thought I was doing well reading 25! I'm very impressed with some of your totals!
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- Lily
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I'm listening to this too!
I'm on Vacant Possession by Hilary Mantel.
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When do you all read, to be getting through so many books?
- Squirrel
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I’m a fast reader but the problem is I get really obsessed/addicted when I’m into a book and it makes me antisocial. I’m torn between wanting to read a lot more this year, but knowing I’ll struggle with wanting to read rather than speaking to my family .
If anyone else here has this, how to you manage it? When I’ve got a really good book going I feel like an addict who’s not fully present as my mind is constantly pinging with wanting to excuse myself and go and read on my own.
I once came this <> close to walking into a lamppost because I couldn’t put a book down but had to go to work, so I was trying to read whilst walking through town .
If anyone else here has this, how to you manage it? When I’ve got a really good book going I feel like an addict who’s not fully present as my mind is constantly pinging with wanting to excuse myself and go and read on my own.
I once came this <> close to walking into a lamppost because I couldn’t put a book down but had to go to work, so I was trying to read whilst walking through town .
- Kenickie
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Mainly evenings or when I'm awake in the night waiting for children to properly go to sleep. Mine are invariably very easy/low concentration reads.
I used to read loads more when I had a train commute, I think about 200 a year.
I totally know what you mean about getting really into a good book, squirrel.
I used to read loads more when I had a train commute, I think about 200 a year.
I totally know what you mean about getting really into a good book, squirrel.
If your back's against the wall, turn around and write on it.
- Estrella
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I don’t get much peace at home to read, but like to use my commute when I can get a seat on the train.
- Duophonic
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I listen to audiobooks when I'm running and I'm now confident enough to listen whilst dog walking.
Other than that whilst I'm working.
Other than that whilst I'm working.
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I’ve been choosing books over TV quite often in 2021.
- Ismee
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I only really read once I'm in bed. I have made an effort to go to bed earlier with my book this year.
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I think I’ve read 36 books in 2021. I’m currently reading A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier and will have to go to Winchester sometime soon (it’s where it’s set).
I read each night before bed (often in the bath). I’m not good at picking up a book in the daytime and I can’t read in the evenings if Mr Sax is watching TV and I struggle to concentrate.
I read each night before bed (often in the bath). I’m not good at picking up a book in the daytime and I can’t read in the evenings if Mr Sax is watching TV and I struggle to concentrate.
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I don’t keep track of how many books I read but I’m a slow reader so it won’t be that many.
I read at night before going to sleep & I have to be alone & in silence. I can’t imagine fully enjoying a book if you’re trying to do other things too.
I read at night before going to sleep & I have to be alone & in silence. I can’t imagine fully enjoying a book if you’re trying to do other things too.
- Kenickie
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Come and have tea and cake with me if you do, Cerise!
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- Tits McGee
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I’ve read 30 on my Kindle, and a couple of paperbacks. I read lots more than usual when I was pregnant and hardly anything since she was born, so it’s probably averaged out to a typical year for me! I mostly read in bed, because I struggle to concentrate if there’s too much else going on.
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- Chicky
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125 for me, I’m a quick reader and nearly always read for at least an hour in bed every day. Plus I mostly read 99p Kindle books which aren’t the longest
I’m currently reading a Hillary Clinton thriller. I’ve read Bill Clinton’s so thought I would be fair. It’s ok so far.
I’ve also just reread all the Antonia Forest Marlow school books (like Malory Towers) which were great.
I’m currently reading a Hillary Clinton thriller. I’ve read Bill Clinton’s so thought I would be fair. It’s ok so far.
I’ve also just reread all the Antonia Forest Marlow school books (like Malory Towers) which were great.
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I love 4.50 from Paddington and re read most years!
- Bat Macdui
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I read really quickly and I don't watch very much TV. Which is mainly because The New Way of TV gives me choice issues. R changed jobs a year or so ago and does night shifts sometimes now, so I will quite often have a night of bath/book/bed. It's very lovely.