NZ Bibliophile

After realising that I had read 49 books in 2005 I resolved to read at least 52 in 2006... this is my record of that attempt. I will post the details of each book or paper I read and like minded people can make comments and/or make suggestions. A posting doesn't necessarily mean I recommend it, just that I have read it!

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

The Hammer of Eden by Ken Follett

Title: The Hammer of Eden
Author: Ken Follett
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published: 1998
Comments: A good, edge of the seat, thriller with a twist - man made earthquakes!

Trading Reality by Michael Ridpath

Title: Trading Reality
Author: Michael Ridpath
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published: 1996
Comments: All about Virtual Reality and dirty tricks in the business/finance community. Quite a good read despite its age.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Author: Mark Haddon
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published: 2003
Comments: A great book about a handicapped child who investigates the murder of a neighbours dog. Told by the boy himself it gives a wonderful insight into how a mind such as his could operate.

The Codex by Douglas Preston

Title: The Codex
Author: Douglas Preston
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published: 2004
Comments: A gripping tale of jungle adventure and a hidden inheritance.

Sunday, December 24, 2006

The Last Juror by John Grisham

Title: The Last Juror
Author: John Grisham
Type: Fiction
ISBN: ?
Published: ?
Comments: A bit flat in the middle but a good story line with the usual Grisham twists.

Friday, December 22, 2006

Talon of the Silver Hawk by Raymond E. Feist

Title: Talon of the Silver Hawk
Author: Raymond E. Feist
Type: Fiction
ISBN: 0-00-716185-9
Published: 2003
Comments: Feist back doing what he does best - story telling on a grand scale. Loved it!

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Title: Artemis Fowl
Author: Eoin Colfer
Type: Fiction
ISBN: 0-14-131212-2
Published: 2002
Comments: I loved this book! A good easy to read yarn that can be got through in a few hours (if you read as fast as I do!). An original idea well executed, targeted at younger readers but perfectly readable by us not so young readers.

China Inc. by Ted C. Fishman

Title: China Inc.
Author: Ted C. Fishman
Type: Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-7432-7550-0
Published: 2005
Comments: A great read if you or your employer has anything to do with business in China, actually if you're interested in business at all, then you should read this book - China is impacting everything and everyone on the planet in some way or other.

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson

Title: Losing My Virginity
Author: Richard Branson
Type: Non-fiction
ISBN:
Published:
Comments: A great book, the guy has done all sorts of stuff.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Burning for Revenge by John Marsden

Title: Burning for Revenge
Author: John Marsden
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published:
Comments: 5th book in the Tomorrow, when the War Began series. Very action packed, read this in one evening!

Darkness, Be My Friend by John Marsden

Title: Darkness, Be My Friend
Author: John Marsden
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published:
Comments: 4th book of the Tomorrow, when the War Began series. A good read.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

The Third Day, The Frost by John Marsden

Title: The Third Day, The Frost
Author: John Marsden
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published:
Comments: Book three of the previously mentioned series. Excellent.

The Dead of the Night by John Marsden

Title: The Dead of the Night
Author: John Marsden
Type: Fiction
ISBN:
Published:
Comments: A fantastic sequel to Tomorrow, the War Began. I've just bought books 4 through 5 so I'll be getting through the series rather fast if the quality stays up.