Tuesday, October 16, 2012

A Whole Lotta Reading

When I don't have my head stuck in my college books these days, I love to spend some time reading. I recently went to Easons and picked up a few books I had my eye on. I know I have a Kindle but I seriously prefer to read real solid books. When I'm travelling I don't mind bring my Kindle along with me but when I'm at home I just grab a book off my shelve. Over the past few weeks, I've bought s few new titles so I thought I'd share them with you guys. It's quite a mixed bag, I don't tend not to be drawn to a particular author as long as the cover description is good I'm sold.

Like alot of people I was pretty excited to see that J.K. Rowling was releasing a new book. I was a huge Harry Potter fan so I'm looking forward to seeing what The Casual Vacancy is like. I've heard quite a few mixed reviews so far but they never put me off reading the book in question so I'll let you know my thoughts on it. The only book I actually finished on my Kindle so far is John Green's The Fault in our Stars which is such a great read and well written, I'd definitely recommend it. I wanted to pick up another one of his books for a while, the blurb on the back of this book looked the best out of the three in stock. I'm expecting really good things from it. You & I is written by an author that I'm not familiar with. I read about it in a magazine and decided to pick it up as it sounded like something I'd like. After researching the book I found out that Emma Gillmor Murphy is a student here in Dublin so it's nice to support an Irish author.

My Mom gave me Friends Forever by Danielle Steele to read as soon as she finished it. She absolutely loved it and thought I'd really enjoy it too. My Mom is a big Danielle Steel fan and has read pretty much all her releases so if she says something is good she means it. I can't wait to get stuck into this one. 5 Peppermint Grove is again by an author that I'm not too familiar but I've seen an interview with her recently on TV and her books sound good. One of my favourite authors is Cecelia Ahern, I loved P.S I Love You and I must admit I cried a little through the movie aswell. When I saw she was releasing a new book I had to snatch it up. I've read all her books so far and I've really liked them. I was lucky enough too meet her in Easons on Saturday and she was beyond lovely.

When I was down the country visiting family friends recently, I came back with all these. My Aunt's friend runs a Book Club in her town which is such a good idea I think. I wish we had one in my local area. When I was leaving to head home to Dublin she gave me all these books which I can't wait to read when I have time soon. I've heard such amazing reviews on A Game of Thrones so I'll probably start off with this, I can't believe I haven't read it already to be honest. I only pictured the first book in the series here but she actually gave me the whole collection, there just wasn't enough room to get them all in. I know it will take me a while to get through the whole series as each book is ginormous but if I do manage to finish them I will let you know what I think.

What books do you have your nose in at the moment?

Laura<3

10 comments:

  1. I love Cecelia ahern! She is a fab author! I love her books! I am so jealous you got to meet her, lucky girl!
    Didnt know she had a new book out :)

    Laura xx

    Love, Life and Laughs

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    1. Thanks Laura. I know I didn't know either, my Mom told me and when I went down to buy it there was a signing on. I was very lucky indeed! xx

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  2. You won't be disappointed with The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's one of my all time favourites. :) I also can't believe you got to meet Cecelia Ahern. :) I love book signings! I've managed to meet both Richard Hammond and Russell Brand thanks to them. x

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    1. I've heard nothing but good things about this book so I can't wait to start it:):) I know there such a good way to meet your idols. I'm so jealous I love Russell Brand xxx

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  3. The Perks Of Being a Wallflower... Great Book (and film if that is allowed to be said :p) My boyfriend brought the new JK... may try it, still not sure

    LaceyLoves

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    1. Ooh I haven't seen the film but I may go see it if I finish the book and it's still in the cinema. I know I agree about the JK Rowling book I wasn't too sure at first if I wanted to read it either. I'll let you know what I think xx

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  4. I'm currently hooked on Fifty Sahdes of Grey - how original I know ahah!

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    1. I know it seems to be the book of the moment everyone is reading it lol. I've yet to do so xx

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  5. I loved reading The Perks Of Being A Wallflower...was hooked from the first page. I used to love Cecelia Ahern but I didn't even know she had a new book out!

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    1. Oh I didn't know either my Mom told me. I can't wait to read The Perks Of Being A Wallflower now, everyone has be saying such good things about it xx

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