Category Archives: No. 52 – Read The Greatest Books Ever Written – (Ongoing)
The Wasp Factory – Iain Banks
I will be brutally honest about this book – in some parts it really did want to make me gag, and I am known for having a strong stomach. The depiction and description of the characters and events in the book … Continue reading
Mr. Tickle – Roger Hargreaves
I crept into Waterstone’s to read this book in their kids section. I really had forgotten how much I loved the Mr. Men series, big kids would find them just as enjoyable as little kids. I actually laughed out loud when … Continue reading
Girlfriend in a Coma – Douglas Coupland
I thought it about time that I got my teeth into a book which had been written within the last decade. This book was also quite short which made it quite attractive also! In the novel a girl goes into … Continue reading
Day of the Triffids – John Wyndham
After reading quite hearty books form the list previously, I really wanted a manageable one to go next. Shallow as it was, when I saw the length of this book it was an instant draw. This story is tight, it transports … Continue reading
Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austin
I started reading this book on a sunny afternoon in May. Seemed the perfect accompanyment to a warm breeze and comfy hammock. The book itself was about as English as they come, and sometimes it was a bit … Continue reading
Great Expectations – Charles Dickens
Last week I finally finished a book that has been with me since June. Charles Dickens Great Expectations was a mission to read, but I was proud when I got to the end of the story. It was … Continue reading
