Book Review | Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
October 19, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Readathon, Young Adult
This book will make you stop and think about how you interact with others, and whether you spend too much time focusing on yourself and not noticing the beautiful things that are happening in the world around us.
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | Times up
October 19, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
Well I managed to rouse myself from my sick bed for the final hour and spent it thoroughly engrossed in StarGirl by Jerry Spinelli; I’ll definitely be finishing that one up this afternoon.
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | 08.22 update
October 19, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
I picked up Before I Die last night for a bit of light hearted reading after A Thousand Splendid Suns, boy was I wrong with that assumption! It was a short read, but it was heartbreaking and I spent the last twenty minutes sobbing. If you’ve not heard of this book please go and get hold of a copy; it’s my novel of 2008 and I implore you all to read it.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | Before I Die by Jenny Downham
October 19, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Readathon, Young Adult
Before I Die is hands-down the best book I have read this year and I implore you to buy yourself a copy, and a box of tissues, and let me know what you think about this extraordinary, life affirming novel.
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | 18.57 update
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
Doesn’t time fly when you’re trying to read as much as possible? I’m storming through Before I Die by Jenny Downham; a story about a sixteen year old girl who is dying from cancer and trying to tick off ten things she wants to do before she dies. I’m really enjoying Downham’s writing style but have a feeling this one could be a tear jerker!
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | 16.49 update
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
Wow – I just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns, and while I didn’t cry I feel quite exhausted by the power of that novel. It’s heart breaking and angering and heart warming all at the same time. If you’ve not read it yet please get hold of a copy as soon as you can. It is one of those books that everyone needs to read.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Readathon, The Pub (2008)
Hosseini once again weaves a masterpiece; set against the monstrosities of war is the tale of a mother daughter relationship which shows that love and hope will out in the end.
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | 14.39 update
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
A couple of hours in and I’m making good progress on A Thousand Splendid Suns – I’m glad I decided to start with this as I’m riveted; in fact I had to drag myself away to write this post!
[ Read this article → ]Readathon | Kick off and some bookmark goodies
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
Morning fellow readathon-ers. Just two and a half hours to go until the official start of this weekend’s readathon. I’ve been busily working away in Photoshop this morning making some cute bookmarks to celebrate the event…
[ Read this article → ]Aside | Clear your diaries: the readathon is coming
October 8, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under Asides, Readathon
Do you have a stack of books you’d love to find time to read? Can you clear your diary of all engagements from noon (GMT) on Saturday the 18th of October until noon on the 19th? Then you’ll be wanting to hear more about the 24 hour readathon that Dew is hosting that weekend.
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