October Books
Yes, yes I know I’m late again, but as much of last week was a write-off with my uber bad hangover I guess I’m allowed! 
So, October’s reads were:
One Day by David Nicholls:
This had been on my to-read list for ages and it finally became available at the library. Three words – I LOVED IT. One more word – ABSOLUTELY. If you haven’t read it and don’t know what it’s about then I’m not going to tell you – just go and buy it/borrow it. I couldn’t get enough of this book, and I thought I knew what would happen at the end, but I was wrong… haha love it when that happens. Don’t know if I will see the film as I will no doubt be disappointed in it. 5/5
Black Sea Twilight by Domnica Radulescu:
Yes I did have to copy & paste that author’s name haha! This was part of the book club at Love A Book and I actually won my very own copy of this book. By the cover alone, it wasn’t the sort of book I would usually pick up – but then that’s what is good about book clubs – finding new things to read! It took me a while to get into this book, I found the first half of it very hard reading BUT I really enjoyed the second half! Glad I persevered with it.. 
There was a lot of talk about art and things which I’m not really interested in, but I skimmed those bits. All in all, it was a good read although I don’t think I will bother with any of her other books (unless I’m really desperate). 3.5/5
The Only Way is Up by Carole Matthews:
Again, this is not the sort of book I would usually read but it was recommended on someone’s blog as a good read plus it says on the back of the book she can “rival Marian Keyes”. First of all, it is totally not in Marian Keyes’ league. I wasn’t too keen on the style of writing, but the story was quite good and entertaining (if somewhat predictable). A nice easy read. Again, I won’t be in a rush to read any of her other books. 3/5
Book of the month = One Day
Book of the year so far = One Day
Has anyone read any of these books (I bet loads of you have read One Day?!) Any other must-read books to recommend? See my September Books post HERE. x
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November 10th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I have One Day sitting on my book shelf waiting to be read. I have already seen the film which was quite good, despite Anne Hathaway's awful accent. The book is always way better than the film!
November 10th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
One Day is such a fantastic book……. I loved it so much I couldn't put it down……. I cried lots though! Not seen the movie but will prob watch one day. Not read your other two… I love this monthly book blog though…. Maybe I should add to my blog… although I read that many I've already forgot what I read in October duh!!!
November 10th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
I read One Day when it first came out and loved it! I think I actually cried as I was reading it on the bus. The film was ok, but nowhere near as good as the book – although I still cried
November 10th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
I've read One Day.. and loved it!
November 10th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
I have not read any of those books, but I am not a fan of romantic comedies, or pastel books (eg Marian Keyes, Shopaholic books), and from seeing the adverts for the film just totally puts me off- (looks too sappy for me) I don't think it is my thing