Category: Books

Things I read in June

Read more comics people!

This month my attention turned to catching up on a number of the graphic novels I have piled up and threatened to read and never quite got around to or re-reading others.

We shall start with the walking dead and I will happily declare that I am one of those who insists that the comics are far better than the TV show. I do not do this in a way that makes me seem like a dickhead I hope it is simply a fact.

I also re-read the last 3 of Saga which is one of my favourite ever graphic novels. I’m not going to bore you with what it’s about but there are some robots and aliens and a whole fabulous love story and a cat that knows you’re lying and its fucking awesome…

And Watchmen. Alan Moore’s work of pure genius and something I find wonderfully comforting . I can’t do it justice, just buy it and read it otherwise you’re missing out and your life is shitter because you haven’t.

Shit reviews,great comics.

Read them.

Hugs

Things I read in May

May was quite a pleasure

So I’ve finished the audible ‘Battlefield Earth’ book by L Ron Hubbard, which is an absolutely fantastic science fiction piece. I realise he is the father of Scientology, but before he did all of that Shite he wrote some bloody fantastic science fiction in my opinion. I first read the book when I was about 16, and I’ve read it a number of times and have listened to the audio book a couple of times as well. I guess I just find it quite comforting and I just really admire his ability to weave a story.

I am also rereading ‘Elephant men’, which if you like graphic novels is an absolute must. Warring animsl hybrids, hippo private detectives and quite simply a fantastic and emotional romp.

And then I read ‘The Great Gatsby’.

Oh my fuck, how have I been so ignorant not to have Read it.

Story is decent, with some intriguing themes explored, but wow the writing. Truly something so bloody special that I have to resort to bastardry swearing as no words can do it fucking justice.

Fuck you F. Scott Fitzgerald for being so gorgeous…

Hmm…not sure I have a,future in book reviewing…

Things I read in March

Got through a few enjoyable things this month…

Spent more time walking that reading but got through a few things. All were very fantastic, and I think my only regret i I didn’t listen to more audio books when I walked. Seemed a bit of a missed opportunity. That said, it was mostly raining or snowing or worse for March, so there is that…

Things I read in February

Couldn’t not read ‘Go set a watchman’ after reading ‘To kill a mockingbird’ and I bloody loved it! Some people don’t, and they’re entitled to their incorrect opinion. Im no critic, so don’t know how to properly review a book, but I just enjoyed it so. Funny, moving, beautifully written and scratched that itch left after reading Mockingbird…

Island by David Almond was a lovely surprise, and I finished it in one sitting. Well written, characters I quickly came to care about and a tender tale of…hmm…fate? Coincidence? Happenstance? Whatever it was I enjoyed it and sometimes that is all that matters.

The Last Man graphic novel has been turned into an Amazing TV show, and im determined to finish the series before I watch it. I bloody love Brian K Vaughan, and his work on SAGA is one of my most favourite graphic novel series. Im enjoying this very much and do so wont anything post apocalyptic, although may might say as all men being dead bar one is less apocalypse and more blissful-everyday-is-like-Christmas.

What you reading this month?

Things I read in January

So there was one that I was reading for the 2nd time and a classic that I was reading for the 1st. A 3rd That I endured and a 4th Which I figure I ought to read given that I bought it.

Stephen King dishes out some wonderful writing advice as well as an intriguing tale of his journey to writing superstardom. I’ve read this a couple of times and I find it hugely inspirational And it really does deliver a simple message on the art of writing.

I’m not going to try and explain why To Kill a Mockingbird is so bloody good. I’m pretty certain generations of school children have analysed it to death.

What I will say is that it is an absolutely beautifully written piece of work. You really could learn so much by just reading and learning. How I have gone this long without reading it is pretty shameful to be honest…

The other 2 were just filler really but I enjoyed both to varying degrees for different reasons. None of which I can be arsed actually going into.

As you can see I’m not really doing book reviews I’m just sharing my initial thoughts on what I’ve enjoyed reading this month.

What have you been reading?