Esther Chilton

What Are You Reading?

I love books, but I always feel that I never have enough time for reading. How about you?

Having said that, I have just finished reading Into the Water by Paula Hawkins (it’s surprising how you can fit a chapter in while drying your hair and wolfing down breakfast!). You may recognise Paula’s name as she’s the author of the bestselling The Girl on the Train, which was made into a film staring Emily Blunt. I have to admit I loved both books and what I was very pleasantly surprised to discover was how different they were. So many authors write similar books – in terms of style, structure, content etc. If the author has done well, and readers have enjoyed their books (I’m including myself as a reader here), I can’t say I blame them. As the saying goes, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.

But Paula shows her versatility as a writer; reading Into the Water was like a breath of fresh air and I can’t wait to read her next book…

What are you reading right now?

‘Just days before her sister plunged to her death, Jules ignored her call.

Now Nel is dead. They say she jumped. And Jules must return to her sister’s house to care for her daughter, and to face the mystery of Nel’s death.

But Jules is afraid. Of her long-buried memories, of the old Mill House, of this small town that is drowning in secrecy . . . 

And of knowing that Nel would never have jumped’.

Esther Chilton

22 responses to “What Are You Reading?”

  1. K Morris Poet Avatar
    K Morris Poet

    I have recently finished “Treasure Island”, “Heart of Darkness” and (in the last few days” “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. I now how to decide on which book I should spend my Audible credit! I am thinking of producing a “Selected Poems”, which will entail reading through a good many of my own poems. I sometimes find, as a poet that its easy to get bogged down with reading and re-reading one’s own work, rather than enjoying that of other writers. Best – Kevin

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I know what you mean!

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  2. Ritu Avatar
    Ritu

    I’m reading Amanda Prowse’s newest to be released The Things I Know. She’s a great author ❤️

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I haven’t read any of hers. I’ll have to have a look 🙂

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      1. Ritu Avatar
        Ritu

        She is a very real author, writing about scenarios and issues that could happen to any of us. And some from her own experiences.
        On of her recent ones, The Coordinates Of Loss, a huge tearjerker and so emotionally charged. I highly recommend! But I think all of her books are a fantastic read!

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    sharonharvey2

    I’m currently reading Fiona Barton’s The Suspect. I have read the other 2 of Fiona’s books and i really enjoyed them, the way they were written, etc. Some characters from the other 2 books have made it into these books so it’s nice to catch up with them as well 🙂

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Looks like you’ve found a great author 🙂

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  4. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    I didn’t enjoy The girl on the train and couldn’t understand why it was a best seller, but that is just me. I have just finished The Magician’s Curse by Linda G Hill and The Gemini Connection by Teri Polen. I am listening to War of the World by HG Wells and reading Just her poetry by D.L. Finn

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Those books sound interesting and War of the Worlds is very powerful.

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  5. JM Williams Avatar
    JM Williams

    I have so many things started with no ends in sight. I am a very bad reader. The Mueller Report came out on Audible for free, and as a historian and government paralegal, I felt inclined to listen. It’s an easier book than you would expect. I am also working on The Iliad and The Vampire Lestat, among other things.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Wow! When I studied Latin, I worked on The Iliad. A long time ago though!

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        JM Williams

        Im using the audiobook of a new translation. Of course, the Iliad was made for speech, so it sounds really good.

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  6. JR Avatar
    JR

    Coincidently I read ‘The Girl on the Train’ within the last two months. I was eager to see what the fuss was about. The story hooked me in but I have to say that it is not a book I would want to read again. Having said that I would probably read ‘Into the Water’. I tend to have several books on the go and don’t always finish them. I like to dip and dive. At the moment I am reading a non-fiction book called ‘The Examined Life’ (subtitle ‘How we Lose and Find Ourselves’) by Stephen Grosz a practising psychoanalyst. The tales are based on his past patients with names changed of course and probably some details changed as well. Fascinating insight into everyday lives that come unstuck and how they remould themselves again. Another book by the bedside is ‘Poems that make Grown Women Cry’ Edited by Anthony and Ben Holden. 100 (usually well-known) women choose any poem that has touched them and write a short piece on why the poem has made such an impact. Once again a good read and a book that you can dip into before falling asleep. Not reading a novel at the moment though Roald Dahl’s children’s story ‘The Witches’ is top of the pile! Just finished reading a selection of Dahl’s short stories and they always make me smile as he is so good with twists in the tale. I read the 1962 banned novel ‘Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess recently. Horrifying. That is a book you dive into rather than dip!

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I like reading all sorts of genres and for all sorts of age groups. I’m reading a children’s book now – The Last Chance Hotel. Not sure I’d like to read Clockwork Orange though!

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      1. JR Avatar
        JR

        Thanks Esther. I also try to read all genres. The only genre I find difficult is romance. Perhaps I ought to read a romance again. Might inspire!

        I have been browsing bookshops recently looking at recently published novels. I think I need to get in touch with more contemporary writing.

        It’s funny how I came to read ‘A Clockwork Orange’. I only read it is because I had bought a book called ‘1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die’ and flicked open the page to the entry on this book. I happened to find the novel the next day in an Oxfam bookshop. An impulse buy! Would I read it again? Unlikely!

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        I’m taking a trip to Waterstones tomorrow to see what’s new.

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  7. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
    Hugh’s Views and News

    I’ve just started reading ‘The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia’ by Stephen J. Rubin (can you guess why? 😀) It’s one of the first non-fiction books I have read, and I love every single word of it.

    BTW, Esther – the movie of ‘The Girl On The Train’ is being screened on Channel 4 this Sunday evening. I’m never sure if watching the film of a book you love will go on to spoil the book if the movie is not very good. I’ve not read the book, but I’ll certainly be recording the movie, as the previews look great.

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    1. sanandijacq Avatar
      sanandijacq

      Thanks Hugh. Will be watching ‘The Girl on the Train’. Always worth seeing how a book can be converted to a film and how it differs in the imagination.

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      1. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
        Hugh’s Views and News

        It’s also available on Amazon Prime (if you have it) so you can watch it without the adverts. 😀

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        Yes, I do have Amazon Prime. Thanks again, Hugh!

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    2. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Glad you’re enjoying the book.
      I’ve set the timer to record The Girl on the Train. Thanks, Hugh 🙂

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      1. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
        Hugh’s Views and News

        I discovered last night while searching for a movie to watch, the film is also available on Amazon Prime (if you have it), Esther.

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