All Consuming : hilser

A story about "Big Boy Did It and Ran Away"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:23 GMT

Big Boy Did It and Ran Away

by C. Brookmyre

Excellent book!

A story about "Sick Puppy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

Sick Puppy

by Carl Hiaasen

My byfriend introduced me to the works of Carl Hiaasen.
Chris Brookmyre – a favourite author of mine – is often compared to Hiaasen. As my boyfriend has the complete Hiaasen collection I intend to read more of him.

A story about "Five Miles From Outer Hope"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

Five Miles From Outer Hope

by Nicola Barker

I liked this book, much better than her prize winning “Wide Open”.

A story about "The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

by Simon Singh

I never thoguht this would be the sort of book I’d read (I don’t usually go for anything thats a bit sciency or techy). BYt the author presents the subject matter in such a way that I think a child could follwo it.

Very good book!

A story about "Bridget Jones's Diary"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

Bridget Jones's Diary

by Helen Fielding

Loved it! Superb book what else is there to say

A story about "Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel

by Arthur Golden

Very good. Nicely written, easy to read

A story about "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:22 GMT

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

by Helen Fielding

And I thought nothing could be funier than Bridget Jones’ Diary….

A story about "The Lord of the Rings"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:21 GMT

The Lord of the Rings

by J. R. R. Tolkien

I’ve started it three times. I’m a very slow reader and it’s a very large book, but I will finish it!

A story about "Skin Tight"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:21 GMT

Skin Tight

by Carl Hiaasen

Not as good as I expected it to be. By page 34 I had worked out whodunnit – this is amazing for me, I tend not to be perceptive in these matters. I decided to read on regardless. Hiaasen does have interesting ways of getting to the end of the book…. but still I’m a little disappointed.

A story about "One Fine Day In the Middle of the Night"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:21 GMT

One Fine Day In the Middle of the Night

by Christoph Brookmyre

V good

A story about "The Blind Assassin: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:21 GMT

The Blind Assassin: A Novel

by Margaret Atwood

Just bought this. I read about Margaret Atwood in the New Scientist this week, so decided it was time for a change from Hiaasen and Brookmyre….. I’ll let you know how I get on.

A story about "Kings in grass castles"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:20 GMT

Kings in grass castles

by Mary Durack

Borrowed from a friend, proved very interesting. Especially enjoyed reading it while travelling through Oz

A story about "How Do You Want Me?"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:20 GMT

How Do You Want Me?

by Ruby Wax

All over the place really, but if you’re interested in Ruby, you’ll probably like the book.

A story about "The Eighth Day"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:18 GMT

The Eighth Day

by John Case

Jamie bought it and I had nothing left to read. Surprisingly good, although I don’t like that he slept with the Italian bint!

A story about "Up Country"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:17 GMT

Up Country

by Nelson DeMille

Jamie’s acutally reading this,but as I have nothing to read I sneak a few pages every time he puts the book down. It’s early, but I think it’s good!

A story about "Footprint New Zealand Handbook : The Travel Guide"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:17 GMT

Footprint New Zealand Handbook : The Travel Guide

by Darroch Donald

Jamie and me are going to Oz and NZ for a few months. The deal is, he reads about Australia and I read about NZ. Its slow going but it sounds like an interesting place.

A story about "Mystic River"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:17 GMT

Mystic River

by Dennis Lehane

I wanted to read the book before I saw the movie. Now I’ve seen the movie, I thought “fuck it, it’s probably worth the read, anyway”.

A story about "Billy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:17 GMT

Billy

by Pamela Stephenson

Have wanted to read this for a long time. Jamie got it for me in a 3 for 2 in Waterstones. I like reading about other peoples lives and looking at their pictures and I like Billy Connolly.

A story about "The Songlines"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:17 GMT

The Songlines

by Bruce Chatwin

I really liked all the aboriginal legends we were told when in Australia. I’ve borrowed this book from a friend and so far really like it.

A story about "Life of Pi"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:16 GMT

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

Excellent read!! COuldn’t but it down was sad when I finished it cos the story was over…

A story about "Of Paradise and Power: America and Europe in the New World Order"

nobody@allconsuming.net (hilser) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:02:16 GMT

Of Paradise and Power: America and Europe in the New World Order

by ROBERT KAGAN

During a drunken conversation at 5am the other morning, someone suggested I read this. I was drunk, and did I mention it was 5am, and couldn’t exactly find the words to make the counter suggestion that this might be too heavy weight for me. It does have lots of big words but is proving interesting. I will persevere…