Well, new to me!
I have decided this year, to challenge my reading habits and to try authors who are new to me, but are not necessarily new.
First up –
David Mitchell
I have been told that Cloud Atlas is an extremely good book to read. It was recommended to me about 4 years ago and I have started reading it countless times, but was never able to get past the first couple of pages. I decided about a week ago (while searching my bookshelves for something to read) to give it another go.
I am now about a third way through the book and I am intrigued. It is interesting so far, with a great style of writing and I am looking forward to finishing it to have an opinion on it. And who knows, maybe read all of his books?
Second-
Terry Pratchet.
Again, I tried one of his books many years ago, and just couldn’t get into it. While out visiting a neighbor this week, she recommended him to me again. So, I decided, hell, why not, I will give it another go and see.
The one I have waiting to read is Soul Music.
Third-
Sue Townsend
I have read her earlier Adrian Mole books but haven’t tried any of her latest writings. I was recommended to read Number Ten, apparently it is highly amusing, and so that is sitting on my TBR pile.
We shall see if any of them hit the mark for my reading sensibilities, but its good, yes, to challenge ones reading habits?!
So, have any of you read these authors? What did you think? Are they up to par, and would you recommend them to others to read?
Terry Pratchett – you either love or you don’t.
Oh I need to read some more Sue Townsend and David Mitchell is also new to me.
Good resolution girl.
DH LOVES TP – he has all of his books. The Wee Free Men series is apparently brilliant – D has even read them.
Discovered a new author this holiday – Dorothy Koomson (Goodnight, Beautiful) – one of the most divine and heart-wrenching books i’ve read in a long time.