Comments on: Recent Acquisitions

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:28:17 +0000

Jeane, I feel fully prepared now … I’ve been a little bit on edge this week so haven’t read it yet as knew it would be devastating.

Frances, I can’t wait to see what controversial stance he takes with this book; Amis tackling feminism has the potential for many headlines (I saw a number in the lead up to publication and I’m already amused). I adore writers who push buttons and speak their minds, no matter how obnoxious they may come across. Glad to find another fan!

By: Frances

Frances — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:56:37 +0000

Envying you that Amis! Love his writing, and am constantly amused by his controversial stances. And Amis taking on feminist issues? I am laughing just thinking about the possibilities. Think of how many people he could piss off with this one.

By: Jeane

Jeane — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:12:05 +0000

I just saw the movie Precious; what a gut-wrenching story. It made both me and my husband cry.

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:41:39 +0000

Annabel, as I said… Amis is most definitely a Marmite author! The Wyndham sounds so intriguing.

By: Annabel (gaskella)

Annabel (gaskella) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:43:26 +0000

I must get the John Wyndham! Martin Amis I can live without though…

By: Paperback Reader

Paperback Reader — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:53:17 +0000

Jackie, it’s not often that you are interested in all the books in a stack I post so I obviously have a good pile here!

Jenny, your comment makes me laugh
I confused my brain with the lovely Colin Firth on the cover so that the brain thinks I am just crushing whilst tricking it into allowing me to read a writer that I have always meant to… My brain is confused.

Jennifer, I have been very bad at reading blogs recently but will check out your review of Precious once I’ve read it. I may hold off on the emotional read for a few days.

Thanks, Simon. I love the other cover; I personally would have preferred it but I don’t mind some film tie-in covers, especially when they have the lovely Mr Firth on them!

Don’t feel guilty about Precious; I was desperate to read it and it doesn’t take up too much room…

anothercookie, it is a fairly niche pile; some of the authors are well-known but the titles less so. I’m quite excited by them all!

Samantha, I still have Disgrace lined up to watch too! I am very behind in my watching but plan on catching up soon and posting about some.

The Book Shelf, great to hear a positive review. A couple of movie-buff friends told me I’d love it and I am hoping to see it this weekend. Thanks for the update!

By: The Book Shelf

The Book Shelf — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:49:42 +0000

morning all..
Went to see A Single Man last night and I would thoroughly recommend it. It’s beautifully shot, a real visual feast, and Colin firth really IS as good as it’s been touted. Julianne Moore is also fabulous as Charley. Won’t say anymore but I will definitely be picking up the book if I see it.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:33:29 +0000

I would definitely love to read Precious before I see the film.

I have yet to see Disgrace after reading the book last year! I am way behind in my movie watching!

By: anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:10:14 +0000

Not read or heard of any of them. Not read anything by any of the authors either, although would like to dip my feet in the world of Wyndham soon.

Hope you enjoy them.

By: Simon (Savidge Reads)

Simon (Savidge Reads) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:21 +0000

Lovely picture Claire. I have just finished A Single Man, I have the other cover though, the non Mr Darcy, sorry Colin Firth one lol.

I now do feel awful as I swore I would lend you Precious but now you have your very own hoorah!