#21- 27- I'm bored at work and haven't posted in ages *sigh*
21. “The Strain” by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
I love that even after all the Vampire movies/books/ TV shows that have gone before, Vampire stories can still be new, exciting and really scary. Although Vampirism as a contagion isn’t a new premise this story felt new, I like the cross between the old lore of the Vampires in a modern setting and context. Can’t wait to read the next one.
22. “Human is?” by Phillip K. Dick
A collection of short stories that I hadn’t come across. The man was a genius. Pure and simple :D Highly recommended.
23. “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
Unquestionably one of the best books Gaiman has ever written. I couldn’t put it down. I always liked children’s books that don’t spare the gory details; it makes the story so much better.
24. “The private memoirs and confessions of a justified sinner” by James Hogg
I am amazed that this book is not better known, it could fall so neatly in line with such greats as “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Frankenstein”. The book is written in two parts- the first part is an “editor’s narrative” recounting unfortunate events between two estranged half-brothers. The narrative recounts all circumstances surrounding one brother’s fateful end in a historic manner. The second part contains the memoirs of the vindictive and zealous younger brother and his account of supernatural events that led his end. I liked this format; it makes any supernatural account a lot. It is terrible and utterly readable! :D
25. “Nation” by Terry Pratchett.
After reading and loving so many of Pratchett’s Discworld novels it was quite strange to read one set in something resembling Earth! :D This book was just brilliant. Read it. ‘Nuff Said.
26. “Monstrous Regiment” by Terry Pratchett
I couldn’t stay away from Discworld for long! :D A new setting but some familiar faces from previous novels appear. This was funny and serious all in one; there were actually some surprisingly sad bits too. You don’t have to have read any of his other books to love this. Being a huge Pratchett fan already it just made me love him even more.
27. “The Vesuvius Club” by Mark Gatiss
This is the most enjoyable book I’ve read this year.
I am madly in love with the Edwardian gentleman Spy, Mr Lucifer Box.
Spending his time between his painting and working for her majesty’s secret service, he is tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Britain’s leading Vulcanologists. This book is cheeky, funny and written in the perfect style. It also has some of the best character names I’ve ever seen. Read it, read it, read it! lol
I love that even after all the Vampire movies/books/ TV shows that have gone before, Vampire stories can still be new, exciting and really scary. Although Vampirism as a contagion isn’t a new premise this story felt new, I like the cross between the old lore of the Vampires in a modern setting and context. Can’t wait to read the next one.
22. “Human is?” by Phillip K. Dick
A collection of short stories that I hadn’t come across. The man was a genius. Pure and simple :D Highly recommended.
23. “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
Unquestionably one of the best books Gaiman has ever written. I couldn’t put it down. I always liked children’s books that don’t spare the gory details; it makes the story so much better.
24. “The private memoirs and confessions of a justified sinner” by James Hogg
I am amazed that this book is not better known, it could fall so neatly in line with such greats as “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Frankenstein”. The book is written in two parts- the first part is an “editor’s narrative” recounting unfortunate events between two estranged half-brothers. The narrative recounts all circumstances surrounding one brother’s fateful end in a historic manner. The second part contains the memoirs of the vindictive and zealous younger brother and his account of supernatural events that led his end. I liked this format; it makes any supernatural account a lot. It is terrible and utterly readable! :D
25. “Nation” by Terry Pratchett.
After reading and loving so many of Pratchett’s Discworld novels it was quite strange to read one set in something resembling Earth! :D This book was just brilliant. Read it. ‘Nuff Said.
26. “Monstrous Regiment” by Terry Pratchett
I couldn’t stay away from Discworld for long! :D A new setting but some familiar faces from previous novels appear. This was funny and serious all in one; there were actually some surprisingly sad bits too. You don’t have to have read any of his other books to love this. Being a huge Pratchett fan already it just made me love him even more.
27. “The Vesuvius Club” by Mark Gatiss
This is the most enjoyable book I’ve read this year.
I am madly in love with the Edwardian gentleman Spy, Mr Lucifer Box.
Spending his time between his painting and working for her majesty’s secret service, he is tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Britain’s leading Vulcanologists. This book is cheeky, funny and written in the perfect style. It also has some of the best character names I’ve ever seen. Read it, read it, read it! lol