Ash bought me a Kindle for Christmas and I love love love it. It has really helped the whole lugging a heavy book around London situation. But I have found that actual book or Kindle, if what I am reading is not page turning, captivating, unputdownable, it is very tempting to catch a quick nap on the train rather than read my book. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger recently gave me the addictiveness that I've been craving in a book. I was reading it on the train, in bed at night, every chance that I got. The author is also the lady who wrote The Time Traveler's Wife and the story has a similar ghost-story / fantasy / love-story feel. It also sort of reminded me of an old favorite of mine - The Lake Of Dead Languages by Carol Goodman. I highly recommend both of these books if you need an interesting read.
I feel the same way. If I can't get into a book within the first 10 pages, it's difficult to keep reading! Even when I've heard great reviews about it. Love you peachy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, i'll add these to my list! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, good call on Lake of Dead Languages . . . I enjoyed 'Loving Frank' a couple of years ago. That one just popped into my head. You may want to check it out.
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading two books here- "the best of times" by Penny Vincenzi (takes place in London) and "the swan thieves".. both really good. Will have to check out the two you recommended- hard to find English books here unless I'm in Amsterdam but maybe the library will have some!! can't wait to see you soon!
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