These are currently making up my little bedside library:
Top to bottom:
The Hunger Games
I've not started this book yet, and hope I've not just been drawn into the hype with the buzz about the film etc. The premise sounds interesting and I'm quite excited to get it started.
Generation X
This is one of my all time favourite reads and I still dip in and out of it now and again. I was very excited when it was first published, there was a lot of controversy surrounding this book, due to the description of the twenty something generation at the time being labelled as "Generation X" basically "Underemployed, over educated. Brought up with divorce... scarred by recession, in a world of semi-disposable Swedish furniture....working in no future McJobs...." It's a thought provoking read rather than an adventure, it's certainly has no pace, but it does leave you with a certain, lingering feeling afterwards.
It was published in 1992 and when ever I re-read it, I can't help but think of it's text as being almost prophetic.
The Winter Ghosts
I've read two other books by Kate Mosse (not the supermodel!) but this is by far the most beautifully written. It is both moving and haunting in equal measure with a mystery that keeps you hooked until the end! Stunning!
A girl's guide to decorating Abigail Ahern
This is the most recent book I've bought. If you've been watching Channel 4's "Get your house in order" you'll be aware of interior designer Abigail Ahern. This book features lot's of her ideas for transforming your own home in her eclectic and quirky style.I absolutely love Abigail's use of colour and I lie in bed pawing through the pages and daydreaming of living in a space created by her! Wonderful!
Love bakery
I own many, many baking books, but this book is the only one I keep by my bedside. Not only are the recipes foolproof and delicious, but the book is so lovely to look at! Only problem with reading baking/cookery books in bed though, is it makes me hungry!
I tag anyone who reads this and fancies writing about their own bedside books!
I like the sound of the decorating book! x
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely book! Very inspiring :D xx
DeleteGeneration X sounds like a must read given its description, I can see what you mean about almost prophetic.
ReplyDeleteI really liked The Hunger Games books and movie. I think the books are definitely worth a read and the movie is stereotypical in that it's good but not quite as good as the book. Hope you enjoy.
It's an interesting read, if not a bit cynical(!) but I absolutely love it!
DeleteLooking forward to The Hunger Games. It's always the way with movies and books isn't it, the book is always way better :D xx
I loved Generation X - had to write an essay on it last term. X
ReplyDeleteOooh! I bet that was interesting. It is one of my favourite books :D xx
DeleteThe Winter Ghosts is such a fantastic read, I like Kate Mosse's style in general and I'm looking forward to reading The Citadel but I agree - The Winter Ghosts is even more haunting and beautiful than her other books. I haven't been pulled into the hype around The Hunger Games yet - I've been tempted though, I'll be interested to see what you think!
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
Kate Mosse writes such beautifully, atmospheric books doesn't she! I really love her style.
DeleteI'll let you know about The Hunger Games! ;D xx
Really like the sounds of The Winter Ghosts - definitely one to add to the list! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth the read, Amy! :D xx
DeleteOhh nice collection of books! I need to chill out with business books and add The Hunger Games to my list!
ReplyDeleteHaha! "business books" Awww, Daisy! You need some light reading I think?!! ;D xx
DeleteI'm going to try & remember to do this! I have lots of bedside books!!!
ReplyDeleteCant stop reading hunger games though, so that needs to go first before I start (or finish) the rest!
I'd love to read your post if you do this tag!
DeleteAnother Hunger Games fan?! .... I'm getting excited about reading it now!! :D xx
Fab choice of books! You will really enjoy The Hunger Games!! Going to check out Generation X now! :) x
ReplyDeleteAnd.... another Hunger Games fan!!!! I need to read this book soon don't I! :D xx
DeleteYES!!! The Hunger Games Books are good, not so sure on the film unfortunately. xx
ReplyDeleteAnother fan!!!!! Always the way with films and books, unfortunately isn't it?! :D xx
DeleteThis is such a fun idea for a post! I actually might do this today (I'm home from work with a cold and a headache but this seems easy enough for a day like this :)). The Winter Ghosts sounds interesting, I have to check it out :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
I enjoyed doing this post! You should definitely do this, I'd love to read about your books! :D xx
DeleteThis was a really nice post, it's neat to find out what other people are currently reading. :) I don't usually buy anything that's recently published, tend to make sale finds and like that. These seem nice, and I've been meaning to read the Hunger games too. Watched the movie first, good me :D
ReplyDeleteYou have a really lovely blog by the way!
Have a nice weekend,
Satu
Indie by heart
Oh and I just realized that you tag everyone who reads this & fancies doing their own post, so I guess I'll try to find time at some point ;) x
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