Quote of the day:
Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others. -David Seabury
Some of my earliest reading memories with books involved being fascinated by picture books. This later progressed to mystery novels, the more daring the better. Most especially Enid Blyton's books, which I found fascinating. This progressed to reading all sorts of books, thereby opening up windows to the world, and accentuating the great adventures out there.
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This week I am reading a book by English author Julian Barnes, and titled 'The Sense of an Ending'.
Although its just 150 pages long, I dare say that its got as much depth and feeling -if not more, than some books twice its size. Its a story about elderly Tony Webster, and as narrator weaves a tale down memory lane to the time of his youth when he met and befriended some other boys at school, one of whom made a lasting impression on him.
It is a highly brilliant book, and touches on history, love, relationships, sadness and a sense of subdued morality. Definitely a must read.
What books are you reading right now?
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Hello. I really relate to the 'Quote of the Day'....enthusiasm is so vital a quality to have. One must never squelch it.
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds interesting and thanks for recommending it, Blogoratti.
I am presently reading Cannery Row by John Steinbeck. I enjoy his characters and reading about what it was like back in the olden days.
sounds like good reading.
ReplyDeleteI loved Enid Blyton as a kid, too, and used to read my way through the local library week for week. Valerie
ReplyDeleteOur reading experience as children sounds pretty similar.
ReplyDeleteNot long ago, I read a review of "Sense of an Ending" in my weekly paper and thought it sounds like something I'd like.
Looks like an interesting book... Will surely check it out :)
ReplyDeleteOooo. I like the look of that one! I have read some of his work before and quite enjoyed it. I must see if I can track it down. Personally, I've just bought the new Jeffery Deaver paperback Solitude Creek. (Though I'm reading Dan Brown's Lost Symbol and I have to finish that first!)
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ReplyDeletewonderful review, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have read that book. Found it at the library and was intrigued by it. If I recall there were no chapters. If I looked back at my booklist I imagine I could find what year that was that I read it. Currently reading a book called The Flying Circus. It's about barnstorming in 1920 with very early airplanes.
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading the money book by Lanre Olushola.
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I found this book to be a frustrating read. I got what the author was trying to do and the sentiment. It just took forever to get to the book.
ReplyDeleteHi Blogoratti - I've just finished Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier .. and now know about Altarnun and the moors - seeing as I visited there last year and have been writing about them in my West Country sojourn.
ReplyDeleteThe Julian Barnes "Sense of Ending" sounds a fascinating book to read - one I must note .. cheers Hilary
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have a nice weekend.
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Yay Bon Jovi and good books!
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Interesting title
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a good book indeed! I am (finally) reading the Rosie Project which is very fun to read. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've read one book by him-Arthur and George- a long while ago and I liked it. This one sounds good too. And I must say I've been on a Bon Jovi kick lately too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI've read one book by him-Arthur and George- a long while ago and I liked it. This one sounds good too. And I must say I've been on a Bon Jovi kick lately too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou always share some interesting books. Great read!
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I'm reading the 5th book in the Outlander series.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a lovely read; nice quote too.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
I loved Enid Blyton's books, I still have them at home. I want to read the book that you are reading right now. Have a nice weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWoooow, seem to be an amazing book!
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It's hard to believe that such a short book contains so much. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds interesting. Have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been reading some historical mysteries by Alys Clare, set in the 11th and 12th centuries, England.
ReplyDeleteWow, it seems really interesting! (:
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Book reading is something I love to do! Recently I couldn't spead more time on that! Hoping to get back soon on that.
ReplyDeleteGuess you had a nice read!
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