July 2009 - Book 21

 

Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella
This is not my usual reading matter, but it is one of the benefits in being in a bookclub - you get the chance to read  books you would not generally buy, and enjoy them. I can certainly see why the book was a bestseller and will read the other books in the series (but will not buy them). 

I found Becky very entertaining as a character, although she is sometimes rather shallow - but her heart is in the right place. We all know that becoming a mom is not the easiest transition ever, and Becky, well, takes the tumble and the stride with ease.

An entertaining but very light read - at a 6/10

October 2010 -Book 27

 The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle

Peter Mayle is well known for his bestsellers featuring France and more specifically Provence. I have thoroughly enjoyed the other books that I have read by him and this one is no exception.

A lively little detective story featuring the world's best wines and a good shot of humor, takes place between the USA and France. As per usual it is Mayle's descriptions of the French food and lifestyle that brings the real magic to the book. Warning - do not read hungry! The French national character is featured and displayed through some of the colourful characters that populate this book.

I am left with a desire to return to France as soon as possible. To sit at the little cafes, eat the food, drink the wine and look at the people - the very same feeling I have after every wingle book I have read by the author. And certainly some day I will.

An easy and entertaining read, I will certainly recommend it with a 8/10.

July 2010 - Book no 21

Die wonderdade van Staal Burger deur Fanus Rautenbach
So ek mis iets hier - duidelik. Dalk is ek nie nostalgies genoeg oor ou radioverhale nie, maar dis net met totale deursettings vermoë dat ek hierdie boek klaar gelees het. Die skryftrant en taal is irriterend en die stories maar regtig oppervlakkig. Snaaks genoeg - die ander "nie-Staal" verhale in die boek was effens beter.

Lees slegs en alleenlik as jy na ou Springbokradio stories verlang.

Cat se punte: seker maar 5/10 - dit is oom Fanus