Top Ten Tuesday #3

It's time for another Top Ten Tuesday post (The Broke and the Bookish). Today I'll talk you through ten books I really want to read but don't own yet. 
Now, that would be e tough one because if I really want to read a book, I do it no matter if I own it. I usually buy it, look for it in the library or even download it on my phone. But I'll try because I'm sure some titles would pop up.


1. Memoaris of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - Pretty famous book, not much to say here. I've wanted to read it forever because the movie seems to be good and the book is always better.

2. The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling  - I love 'Harry Potter', who doesn't? Rowling's writing style is amazing so I have no doubts about this book. But I definitely want to own a copy because I have all her other books and it's important, you know.

3. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson - I absolutely loved the first book of this series. For some reason I own the third book, but not this one. I actually tried buying it online but it hasn't arrived yet and it's been a month. Makes me anxoius.

4. Let It Snow by John Green - So far his books haven't disappointed me and the title of this one makes me curious. I hope it's about Christmas as that is my favourite time of the year. Haven't yet come around to this book in any bookstore though.

5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - There's a book I've been wanting to read for ages. Since it a classic I'm determined to own a copy but where I live it's almost impossible to find many books in English. A bummer.

6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - I want to own this book so, so, so much. A friend of mine actually offered to lend it to me so I could read it but no! Everyone says that it's amazing so I, like a true book addict, must own it!

7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey - Another classic, I know. I actually own this one, but there're missing pages and I want a new one so I could read it properly.

8. Life of Pi by Yann Martel - Since the release of the movie, I've been eyeing this novel. Very mixed opinions about it, but who cares, I'll give it a go anyway.

9. East of Eden by John Steinbeck - Have had so many recommendations about this one. Most of my friends absolutely love it, so it's a bit shocking I haven't read it yet.

10. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind - This novel sounds fascinating to me. A bit creepy, but really interesting. I love a little thriller now and then.

I basically can't wait to purchase and read all these books. Have you guys read any of them and what were your thoughts?

Holiday Reads

I'm on holiday this week and an idea occurred to me. I decided to go through what books I would like to read while I'm here. These are basically the books I think that would be great for reading right on the beach with a coctail in your hand. So nothing too serious nor depressing or moody.

Let's start with the books I'm actually reading while I'm at the sea. In a previous post I mentioned 'Summer and the city' as a perfect book for reading whilst on the beach. Nothing to add here except that the other two of the trilogy would do too ('Carrie Diaries and 'Sex and the City'). Also, while I'm relaxing by the sea, I'll give a shot to 'Bridget Jones's Diary'. From what I've heard it is a really lightweight book about a woman who decides it's time to take over her life. 
Other books that seem suitable for this situation are 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'Secrets of a Shoe Addict'. Both funny and fast paced - just what you need on a holiday.
Basically I'm recomending women fiction so if you're interested in something more adventurous, you should definitely try 'Hunger Games'. The trilogy is captivating but not too serious - a really fast and entertainging read. 
Why don't you tell me your summer reads, I'm always opened to suggestions.

Top Ten Tuesday #2

 Today's Top Ten Tuesday is about books I'm not so sure I want to read. Basically I will pick ten books I own or have heard of and tell you why I'm suspicious about them.

 

1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
It seems that everyone hates this book. I’ve basically never heard a good opinion about it. Once I decided that I would give it a shot. The ten in a row one star reviews changed my mind again.


2. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
I think that maybe everyone has had mixed feelings about this book. From what I’ve heard it has a stupid storyline and a lot of pornography.
Don’t think I’ll ever get around this one.

3. Inferno by Dan Brown (or basically every other of his books) 
After reading a bunch of his books which had seemingly the same plot you can probably understand my reluctance. I understand that most of them are about the same character and so on. But am I the only one who thinks that he is doing the same thing in every single book. I don't know, I just really got bored by Dan Brown's novels.

4. Small Gods by Terry Pratchet
Only read one of his books and I dare to say that I didn’t like it at all. I’ve had this one  for ages and I just never pick it up. I know that a lot of people love his books so basically I don’t know what my problem is.


5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

That is just a book that I own for which I have absolutely no opinion. I don’t know anything about the writer, nor the book.


6. A Good Day To Die by Simon Kernick
It is basically the same situation with this one too.

7. Misery by Stephen King 
It is not that I'm not sure about this one, I just never came around to reading it, I've read so many of his books and they rarely disappoint so I don't know what my problem is except that  I don't own it.

8. The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Is it only me? Because since I wasted my time reading ‘Twilight’, I’m never trusting this woman again!


9. The Evil Seed by Joanne Harris
As you probably know I absolutely love Joanne Harris. Her books are amazing and they rarely disappoint. However, this one has always seemed strange too me. And I’ve never came across a copy of this book. That is the main reason I’ve not read it.


10.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 
Shocking you with this one, right? I've read two of his books so far and I like his style. I can't say with certainty why I'm not so sure about this book. Maybe because literally everybody is talking about it and the story sounds a little bit cheesy for me. However, I bought it (because I'm a crazy collector) and I'll definitely give it a chance soon.
 

And that is it. I would be glad to hear some opinions about this books, because I'm sure I could change my mind.

Currently Reading Shelf

So today I'm going to show you what's on my bedside table. I usually read more than one book mainly because I can never decide what I want to read next and I end up with like five books. Anyhow, currently I'm reading only three which are very different from one another. I choose them depending on my mood or just basically whatever I feel like reading.

So you are probably like: 'Whaaat? You're reading George Martin and Candace Bushnell?'
Well, yes, my friend, there should be a book for every mood.

1. Summer and the City - I started reading the trilogy because I absolutely love the the show ('Sex and the City'). It's one of those easy reads you want to take to the beach with you and just relax. And since I'm going on a holiday soon I figured it would be perfect to take it with me. The writing isn't genius though and the story would seem really  stupid to most people, I guess. Anyway, I find it really refreshing but don't go for it if you're looking for something serious and very well-written.

2. Paper Towns - 'Crash Course' is one of my favorite YouTube channels so you can imagine my excitement when I found John Green's books. So far I've read only 'Looking for Alaska' and I really liked it. To be honest, as I started reading 'Paper Towns' at first I though that the two books are very much alike. I found similarities between the two characters (Margo and Alaska) and I was a bit disappointed so I stopped reading it for awhile. Turns out, I was wrong and the two books have almost nothing in common except for John's cunning writing style. The book is funny, sweet and most of all unpredictable which is always a win for me.

3. A Clash of Kings - And last, but certainly not least - a re-read for me. So I read all of the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' books a few years back and I was devastated becasue George is not famous for his fast release of sequels. Recently, I watched the show and I realized I missed the books so much. So I bought them in English and started reading them again. I reach for it every once in awhile and it is amazing how many thigs a person can forget from a book. My point is even when you read it for a second time it still can't bore you and if you haven't read them already, do it immediately! 

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Top Ten Tuesday #1

 Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted at The Broke and the Bookish! I found it very interesting and thought that it would be good to spice things up a little. 

Today's list should be about top ten books I would give to readers who have never read the certain author, genre or whatever it is that you chose to write about. I decided to present you the amazingly gifted author Joanne Harris. She has very distinctive writing style and I have read many of her novels. Each of them is unique and have its own world.

1. Chocolat - Hands down, one of her best works. I guess many of you have heard of it and I assure you it is worth the hype. I have an advice, though, if you decide to read it make you sure you are surrounded by chocolate because I promise you, you will be drooling.

2. The Girl with No Shadow - This is the sequel to 'Chocolat'. It as interesing as the first book, even more I dare to say as it has mystery and thriller in it. 

3. Peaches for Fater Francis - As you have probably already guessed this is the third book of the series. This one is rather slow paced and to be honest, not what I expected. However, the ending was not disappointing and I think the trilogy is definately a must read!

4. Gentlemen and Players - For me, this one was mind-blowing. I did not see this plot twist coming! It is the sort of book that makes you turn over to the begining to see what clues you might have missed. 

5. Blackberry Wine - Another astonishing novel. The setting in this one is amazing - a little village in France which Joanne's sweet words make sound magical. She often does that - sends you off to a little village in France and makes you dream of her hot chocolate, truffles and sweet wine. That's why I love her.

6. Jigs & Reels: Stories - This is a collection of short stories. I found them immensly readable. If you are searching for an easy read - this one is for you.

7. Blueeyedboy -  This is one of her dark and twisted novels. It has a little thriller with a lot of crazy stuff happening. And the ending is... wow.

8. Five Quarters of the Orange - I read this book so quickly but it was long ago (probably one of the first books by Joanne Harris I've read) and actually I can't remember much of it. I did love it, though, with all its recipes and drooling description of dishes. That is one of the things I absolutely love about this author - she loves food and it is always a huge part of her books.

9. Runemarks - A complete opposite from what I've been rambling about in this post. It involves magic, goblins, gods and all sort of things. To be honest, I'm not very sure about it. Probably because I thought this was not her genre and she could've done better in my opinion. However, it is a quick read and I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy. 

10. Holy Fools - I admit that I'm cheating a little bit with this last one, because I've not read it yet. I've heard some people rave about it and I've read some good reviews on it so I'll give it a shot. After all, why not, Joanne Harris is definitely not the disappointing type.