Friday, 28 October 2011

One Book, Two Book, Three Book, Four... and Five (again!)

A while ago I made up a quick little meme which enabled bloggers to run through recent books of interest - and it rather caught on, with dozens of bloggers (including, rewardingly, many I'd never heard of) following suit.   It was such fun seeing snapshots of different people's reading and buying - and a nice easy post for bloggers to write!

So, guess what?  I fancy doing it again.  Do have a go yourself, if you like - whether or not you did it last time.  And if you do, pop a note in the comments so I can go over and have a gander!

1.) The book I'm currently reading:



The Rector's Daughter by F.M. Mayor - everyone and her husband seem to have read and loved this, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.  Will you all hate me if I say I'm not bowled over yet?


2.) The last book I finished:


Two is Lonely by Lynne Reid Banks - I re-read all three of the L-Shaped Room trilogy recently, in fact.  The first one is still brilliant - the other two not quite as good as I remembered.


3.) The next book I want to read:


Cold Light by Jenn Ashworth - to be honest, it's been my 'next book' for months, but somehow other things always slip in front of it.  That doesn't diminish how excited I am about reading Jenn's novel!


4.) The last book I bought:


Gentleman into Goose by Christopher Ward - yes, believe it or not Lady into Fox by David Garnett led to a spoof version!  Not many copies around, so had to get this shipped over from the US of A.


5.) The last book I was given:



The Magnificent Spinster by May Sarton - came courtesy of lovely Rachel/Book Snob, accompanied by threats if I didn't read it quick-smart.  And I didn't.  But I will...

Posted by StuckInABook at 00:31

26 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 October 2011 at 10:08

    This is like LJ's Writer's Block i.e. saves you thinking of anything to write about. So I had a go.

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  2. Susan in TX28 October 2011 at 12:14

    1.Current - Turn of the Screw by Henry James
    2.Last - Realms of Gold by Leland Ryken
    3.Next Wanted - Daphne by Justine Picardie
    4.Last Bought - Greenery Street by Denis Mackail
    5.A Reader on Reading by Alberto Manguel

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  3. Anonymous28 October 2011 at 13:44

    Not bowled over by The Rector's Daughter?! Simon! You will be - just you wait.

    And PLEASE read the May Sarton soon. Though I know you won't, because you'll be revenging your copy of The Love Child, won't you?!

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  4. Anonymous28 October 2011 at 17:02

    Love it, again! And I played along, again! Thanks, Simon! I have read NONE of yours (although of course I've heard about some, certainly the Sarton). Look forward to your notes.

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  5. Jo28 October 2011 at 20:45

    I do love this meme Simon, probably because it is so infrequent if that makes sense.

    I have joined in this time, it comes at a good point as I was lacking on blog posts.

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  6. Thomas Hogglestock28 October 2011 at 21:03

    Yay! I am so glad that Rachel passed along what I assume is the copy of The Magnificent Spinster that I sent her. (I am also gratified to know that she didn't leave it behind in the US.) Now you know two fabulous people who love that book. So what are you waiting for?

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  7. Anonymous29 October 2011 at 02:06

    Oh, I love this meme and am so happy to see it again! Obviously, I had to do it myself right away.

    I had similar problems with The Rector's Daughter and must admit to having abandoned it when my interest wasn't caught after the first fifty or sixty pages.

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  8. harriet29 October 2011 at 09:19

    Lovely. I've just done it myself here: http://harrietdevine.typepad.com/harriet_devines_blog/2011/10/one-book-two-book-three-book-fourand-five-again.html
    I loved The Rector's Daughter. Do hope you persevere.

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  9. Darlene29 October 2011 at 13:16

    I placed a hold on The Magnificent Spinster at my library ages ago...guess it has gone missing in the stacks. And The Rector's Daughter was part of that stack you lot pushed on me in that shop on Charing Cross Rd...it had better be good, Simon!

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  10. Catie30 October 2011 at 05:54

    This is fun- I've done one here: http://phantomday.blogspot.com/2011/10/one-book-two-book-three-book-four-and.html

    Trying to get my blog posting on a roll again!

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  11. Margaret @ BooksPlease30 October 2011 at 10:10

    I haven't read any of your books! I've played along too.

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  12. Simon (Savidge Reads)30 October 2011 at 11:26

    I love this meme, I loved it last time and so naturally had to do it all over again with you this time.

    http://savidgereads.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/one-book-two-book-three-book-four-five-again/

    I will be interested to see how you get on with The Rectors Daughter, I bought that a while back as Susan Hill loves it so. I will have to pick it up so we can compare and contrast.

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  13. Mystica30 October 2011 at 14:54

    Love the reviews on the Rector's Daughter. Sounds wonderful.

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  14. Geetanjali30 October 2011 at 16:49

    Wow! This is really interesting! As usual I'm only just hearing about this. You have such good ideas!

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  15. Helen30 October 2011 at 18:15

    I haven't read any of those books, though I'd like to read The Rector's Daughter. My own post is here!

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  16. David H30 October 2011 at 19:28

    Great to see this back, Simon! I've done mine again here.

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  17. *ೃ༄ Jillian30 October 2011 at 19:59

    This is a really great meme! Thanks for starting this. :-) I haven't heard of any of the books you list in your post. One day! ;-)

    I played along as well. :-)

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  18. lyn30 October 2011 at 21:33

    I love this idea & here's my list,
    http://tinyurl.com/43g539n
    I enjoyed Rector's Daughter but wasn't bowled over by it either. I used to love May Sarton until I read a biography of her! But, Magnificent Spinster is said to be her best novel so I hope you get to it soon.

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  19. bibliolathas31 October 2011 at 01:11

    This is a great meme. Here's my contribution here.

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  20. Deb Atwood31 October 2011 at 15:53

    I love this idea.
    1. Current: Skippy Dies
    2. Last read: The House Next Door
    3. Next book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    4. Last Bought: Night Circus
    5. Book Received: The Birth of Venus

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  21. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 15:58

    This is a fantastic idea! I have of course run off and posted mine immediately!

    http://wordandpiece.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/one-book-two-book-three-book-four-and-five/

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  22. Danielle1 November 2011 at 22:19

    You've started a trend! I had to play along, too!

    http://danitorres.typepad.com/workinprogress/2011/10/simons-five-books-meme-once-again.html

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  23. Bookgazing4 November 2011 at 07:29

    Hi Simon thought I'd play along as well: http://bookgazing.dreamwidth.org/128472.html

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  24. i hug my books4 November 2011 at 12:47

    I love this meme Simon : )Here's my answers:

    http://ihugmybooks.wordpress.com/2011/11/04/one-book-two-book-three-book-four-and-five-2/

    Thanks

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  25. Melwyk7 November 2011 at 02:38

    A little late to the party, but I couldn't resist! Haven't read any of the books in your post though a few have been on my TBR for longer than I like to admit :)

    I've played along as well, with my own eclectic list. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  26. Yvann8 November 2011 at 14:33

    Have done it too: http://wp.me/p1t7Ho-tk (will go live at 5pm today but I will forget to come back here and leave the link so...)

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