I’m trying to work my way through my “to read” pile, which is teetering dangerously on my bedside table at a height of approximately four and a half feet.
Haven’t read any of these but am sorely tempted to reserve at least 4 at my local library. The problem being that you only get 3 weeks and 10 renews per book (which admittedly is 30 weeks, but I’m a slow reader) and I’ve already got a stack of about 8 that I’m getting through. I feel stressed at the time sensitive nature of library books every time I look at the pile.
I know it is disgusting to advertise my love for the library on this thread, but I really do feel passionate about "popping into the library".
I can never manage to get my search right whenever I use those computers, though. As if all of a sudden I never came across keyboards before. I will attempt typing "Clare Chambers" or "Ian McEwan" next time. Wish me luck finding the right aisle...
Small Pleasures is incredible and I heartily endorse the recommendation for The Raptures. Lessons didn’t do it for me, unfortunately, and I’m generally a big McEwan fan.
That's so funny - I had The Raptures on my list to read too with no memory of where the recommendation came from! I have read it now though and thoroughly enjoyed it so there's that. Also feel you on the heated blanket situation, I have been having the strangest dreams and I'm putting them down to overheating 😂
Just finished Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon , which I stayed up until 1.30 last night reading even though I had to be up at 6.30 today. Great book. Anyway need a bit of light relief after that, but have bookmarked some of these- thanks for the recs!
I’ve just finished Shy Creatures. It was one of those books you want to read as it’s so good but dread finishing. Clare Chambers is an exceptional writer. I’m on to A Dry Spell now.
I’ve also finally got around to All Fours which also seems to be extremely divisive, but I was enthralled and uncritical as I read (but reflective afterwards).
Haven’t read any of these but am sorely tempted to reserve at least 4 at my local library. The problem being that you only get 3 weeks and 10 renews per book (which admittedly is 30 weeks, but I’m a slow reader) and I’ve already got a stack of about 8 that I’m getting through. I feel stressed at the time sensitive nature of library books every time I look at the pile.
I am joining the library next week. It may just be my financial salvation! 🤣
They’re brilliant and the authors still get paid every time you borrow a book (not as much, but it’s something).
I love the library so much that I wrote a post about it:
https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrasanchezroige/p/the-day-i-went-to-the-library?r=15ezkv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I know it is disgusting to advertise my love for the library on this thread, but I really do feel passionate about "popping into the library".
I can never manage to get my search right whenever I use those computers, though. As if all of a sudden I never came across keyboards before. I will attempt typing "Clare Chambers" or "Ian McEwan" next time. Wish me luck finding the right aisle...
Small Pleasures is incredible and I heartily endorse the recommendation for The Raptures. Lessons didn’t do it for me, unfortunately, and I’m generally a big McEwan fan.
Also I loved Orbital but it is harder going than the size would suggest!
I loved Orbital (and read it a few weeks before it won the Booker). Shy Creatures on my TBR pile too, from the library..! X
That's so funny - I had The Raptures on my list to read too with no memory of where the recommendation came from! I have read it now though and thoroughly enjoyed it so there's that. Also feel you on the heated blanket situation, I have been having the strangest dreams and I'm putting them down to overheating 😂
Oh my god THE DREAMS!!!!!
I am also a WFB person now
Just finished Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon , which I stayed up until 1.30 last night reading even though I had to be up at 6.30 today. Great book. Anyway need a bit of light relief after that, but have bookmarked some of these- thanks for the recs!
Adding to ever-growing list
I’ve just finished Shy Creatures. It was one of those books you want to read as it’s so good but dread finishing. Clare Chambers is an exceptional writer. I’m on to A Dry Spell now.
Oooph can’t wait!
When I hit you is Amazing.
I’ve also finally got around to All Fours which also seems to be extremely divisive, but I was enthralled and uncritical as I read (but reflective afterwards).
Uncritical is essential for All Fours isn’t it?! I was very proud of myself. Very mature. 🤣
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Both of the Clare Chambers books are absolutely divine! To read, as well as to look at. You will love them.
They’re next in line, have leapfrogged the rest of the pile