got a pile of books from charity shops (for pennies), and am getting through them.
first off was "we need to talk about kevin" by lionel shriver. it started badly - i thought she was an emo whiner - but got going, and was an uncomfortable, if fascinating, read.
then tired "the thought gang" by tibor fischer, but really can't get into it - it's too self reflective for its own good, and the author seems to be saying "look how clever i am!" at least four times a page.
am now on a barbara vine (i.e. ruth rendell) cos i've never read any of heres. it's brain candy, so easy to read.
