Books! January 11, 2008
Posted by Michelle in Books / Reading.Tags: Books, John Lennon, Life of Pi
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I’ve had a bit of trouble getting into my books recently, and I’ve just put a couple back on the shelf, unfinished.
Today I met one of the ladies from the forum, and we decided to meet in Lakeside. Not only did we have a lovely time, but the first two shops we walked into were Waterstones and The Works! In the first shop, I found a copy of Life of Pi.. this is a book we’re discussing on the book forum, but I hadn’t decided whether to read it. However, there on the shelf was the hardback, illustrated version, for just £4.99! I actually think that having it in that format makes it look more appealing, so I’ll be picking it up soon.
In The Works, I found a hardback copy of John, for just £3.99 - this is a biography of John Lennon, written by his first wife, Cynthia. I don’t often read biographies, but I’m looking forward to this one.
Oh, and from amazon yesterday came Neil Gaiman’s Smoke and Mirrors, and Patrick Gale’s Notes From An Exhibition. I recently read Neverwhere, and I tend to enjoy short stories, so I’m looking forward to Smoke and Mirrors. And Notes From An Exhibition looks like the sort of thing I enjoy.
So… what am I doing writing on here.. I need to go read! LOL
The lovely thing is I know I don’t have to say “Let me know how you like them” because I know you will.
I’ve been thinking of getting the illustratd Life of Pi for my Sis (she loved the book so much I think she’d appreciate it). Was it at The Works that you got it at such a great price? I shall have to have a look in our local branches and see if they have it!
Hope your reading mojo gets back on trackfairly quickly - I know how low and sluggish it can make a reader feel when they can’t get into a book. I suffered a little at the end of last year, but I seem to be picking up again now (thanks Gods!). It took some time though!
Nope Kell.. it was actually Waterstones.. and it is a LOVELY version!