So instead of a post about the kids, or crafting I thought I’d write a post about what’s entertaining me recently.
Movies……….. Some recent movies I’ve seen
Toy Story 3 – loved it. The big kids enjoyed it, Cameron loved it. A movie for any fan of the first 2.
The girl with the dragon tattoo – Lent to me on DVD by a friend, wicked movie, gripping, shocking and suspenseful. I hadn’t read the book, not sure I’ll bother. Planning on seeing the 2nd movie in this series in the next week or so.
Alice in Wonderland – Great movie, loved the make-up and special effects.
Sherlock Holmes – This was much better than I expected. I guess I like movies about blowing stuff up – who knew?? I thought the acting was great.
Fantastic Mr Fox – Took Cameron to see this at the movies ages ago, had to watch it aging when it came out on DVD. I think I enjoyed it more than the kids.
Books……………….
Non fiction – well, here is the selection I got from the library this week…….
The stitched in time book isn’t really my thing, but the others seem pretty good.
Fiction – I’ve been getting into New Zealand authors recently, reading a few of their older novels. I like that fact they are real, and easy reading. It really tickles me to read a book referencing places I know in real life too.
The 10pm question – Kate De Goldi - a book about a boy on the ASD spectrum, similar to “The curious incident of the dog in the night-time” which I also really enjoyed.
The Champion, Hostel Girl and The Fat Man- by Maurice Gee. Most NZer’s would be familiar with some of his other novels like “Under the Mountain” , “The half men of O” and “The priests of Ferris”, the ones I chose are not science fiction, just about real people. I really liked them.
I am not Esther – by Fleur Beale. A moving a story of a girl sent to live with relatives who are Exclusive Brethren. Interesting book. I’ve also recently read “A respectable Girl” and “At the end of the Alphabet” her 2 latest novels. Great books.
I used to be a fan of the big crime writers, Minette Walters, Patricia Cornwall, James Patterson etc, but I think I’ve outgrown that phase of reading. I have a bit less time and feel the need to read things that are a bit more real and believable. I read the last Stephen King book “Under the dome”, that was a huge book, a good read, but disappointing ending.
So, what’s entertaining you??? Can you recommend a good NZ author to me?? Or a good craft book ?
My mum, sister and I all LOVE Deborah Challinor – great NZ historical fiction and not too heavy. No new craft books at my place lately;-)
Funny you should write that. I’ve just finshed reading I Am Not Esther this week. I’ll put my mind to thinking of some NZ book to suggest for tomorrow night.
Loved Kate De Goldi, she is an awesome writer, Pa is reading it too and thinks she is great. I read Under The Dome as well, I enjoyed it even though it was typical of his stories, just finished a story by Karin Slaughter, murder and mayhem, but it was ok on a cold rank day. Off to the library again today for more reading material.
A great NZ author is Sarah Kate Lynch. She is the lass that writes for Womans weekly?? or something like that. I really like her writing style.
Might have to find I am not Esther to read, sounds interesting.
I went through a big NZ Author phase for a while.
For an easy read try Angel Baby by Lindsey Dawson. More well known ones I liked were Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Witi Ihimaera and The Bone People by Keri Hulme.
The Black Madonna by Tina Shaw (though that one is not set in NZ) is also an interesting read, set in WW2.
I have a hankering to start reading again. Too much knitting!