Livros.by.Ropis

It's my top scary movies (scared the hell out of me):

1.Ju-on: The Grudge (2002)
"Ju-on" (original title)
Director:Takashi Shimizu

2.Shutter (2004)
Directors: Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom

3.The Omen (1976)
Director: Richard Donner

4.The Exorcist (1973)
Director: William Friedkin

5.Dark Water (2002)
"Honogurai mizu no soko kara" (original title)
Director:Hideo Nakata

6.It (1990)
Director: Tommy Lee Wallace

7.Let the Right One In (2008)
"Låt den rätte komma in" (original title)
Director: Tomas Alfredson

8.Hellraiser (1987)
Director: Clive Barker

9.Pet Sematary (1989)
Director: Mary Lambert

10.Poltergeist (1982)
Director: Tobe Hooper

Let's just say I feel a little bit embarrassed that they scare me:

Child's Play (1988)
Director:Tom Holland

Saw (2004)
Director: James Wan

Hostel (2005)
Director: Eli Roth

My favorites "scary" movies:

Psycho (1960)
Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Jaws (1975)
Director:Steven Spielberg
Fright Night (1985)
Director:Tom Holland

The Frighteners (1996)
Director:Peter Jackson

The Sixth Sense (1999)
Director:M. Night Shyamalan
30 Days of Night (2007)
Director: David Slade

Stir of Echoes (1999)
Director: David Koepp

The Evil Dead (1981)
Director: Sam Raimi

The Others (2001)
Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Director:Guillermo del Toro

The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Director: Drew Goddard

Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Director: Edgar Wright

Hi, it's my top ten movies, it's not like my taste in books:

1.It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

2.Rear Window (1954)

3.Singin' in the Rain (1952)

4.Some Like It Hot (1959)

5.Babette's Feast (1987)

6.84 Charing Cross Road (1987)

7.Midnight in Paris (2011)

8.Departures (2008)

9.Amélie (2001)

10.Back to the Future (1985)

The original post "My top ten movies" is from Kitty Horror, ok?

It's my top fav tv series:

1.The Wire
2.The X-files
3.The IT Crowd

4.Inspector Morse
5.Agatha Christie's Poirot
6.Prime Suspect

7.Gilmore Girls
8.Monk / Murder She Wrote

9.Doctor Who

10.Warehouse 13
11.The Cosby Show
12.Entourage

13.The Closer/ Major Crimes
14.Buffy the Vampire Slayer
15.Life

16.Absolutely Fabulous
17.Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
18.The Big Bang Theory/Modern Family

19.Six Feet Under
20.Alphas / Haven

Hi there,

I am here searching for words (in English), to describing my feelings about the books I've just read.

Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes: 1/5 stars
I've read "Human Remains" and because I like it very much, I've bought it expecting to like the same way. But it didn't happen. It was very disappointing! Another one to my "everybody loves it but me" shelf. I really don't like this kind of story...

The Snowman (A Harry Hole Novel 7) by Jo Nesbo: 1/5 stars
It's an everybody-loves-it-but-me too. I'm a big mystery fan and I've read many mystery novels that were predictable, but at least they were exciting and interesting. Not this one. I've got bored with it. Sorry it's not for me.

Animosity by James Newman: 3,5/5 stars
I went looking for it because of the great reviews it received and from the reviews I expected a bit more. It's a very good book but I don't think it's awesome. One thing's for sure: that's why I prefer living downtown, rather than living in the suburbs!

P.S.: I do apologise (again) in advance if my poor English leads to any misunderstanding.

    I'd love to talk about books in my own language with some friends in my living room but it's not going to happen soon! Most of them don't care much about books or just don't have enough time... It's a little bit sad, I know, but it's my life right now.

   So, I spend a lot of my free time reading about books on-line in blogs, reviews, book clubs, looking for new authors and books to read.

   Feel free to make recommendations, ok?

"If you look and act like a million dollars they’ll lick your boots. But you let them suspect that you don’t think much of yourself and they’re on you like ants on a dying wasp."

I read "A Shilling for candles" because it is the book of the Month at the English Mysteries Club (Goodreads Group) and I enjoyed it.

I didn't know this author or her mystery novels with the Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant. She is not famous in my country and I didn't find her books in libraries or bookstores around here. I only read it because I found this site: http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/t/tey/josephine/

I don't know why I didn't like the main character, the inspector Alan Grant, but the seconds that keep my interest like the lovely Erica Burgoyne.

There is a classic black and white movie The Girl Was Young (1937) directed by Alfred Hitchcock based on the this novel. I love Hitchcock movies but not this one.

Next, I'll try The Daughter of Time and Brat Farrar.

See you soon ;)

This book was a gift from a friend, an e-book.

I didn't know the author or the storyline.

And I'm not a fan of digital reading, but I decided to give it a try.

And the result? I really don't like reading e-books but Elizabeth Haynes has been a wonderful discovery for me!

It's a great surprise! It's a book with a very interesting story. It focuses on an unusual serial killer and in a very sad and disturbing story about feelings of hopelessness and solitude.

At first I found the narrative a little odd because there are many character's voices telling their stories. Then, in the end, it was a very effective way to tell a story because it kept me hooked and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

If you enjoy crime novels, it's a good one for you!

P.S.: Again, English is my second language, ok? ;-)

I knew when I bought this book that isn't a Rizzoli and Isles novel. I've already read all Rizzoli's books. I bought it 'cause it's a Gerritsen and I'm a huge fan.

Did I like it? No. But it isn't bad. Like the author said in the beginning of the book, it's the bridge between the work she wrote before (romances) and the work she wrote after (mysteries).

Basically, I just don't feel like these characters (Kat Novak and Adam Quantrell), it isn't strong enough.

Unfortunately, it's a plain novel that lacks the suspense and all mystery that she wrote so well in her later works.

Now, I'm just waiting for the new book Die Again (Rizzoli&Isles #11)

P.S.: I do apologise in advance if my poor English leads to any misunderstanding.

It's my Jefferson Bass' first and I'm really enjoyed reading this book.

Dr Brockton is a lovely main character and I'd like to read another Body Farm novel right now! But it isn't happening 'cause I need to buy one and over here it takes time, I need to ask to my favorite bookshop to import it for me :(

I didn't find any of them translated to Portuguese and I don't know why, it's a good book.

Anyway, I don't have patience to wait the translated books. I'm always read them in English, like the Tess Gerritsen's books ;) But not the hardcovers, they're too expensive, I buy the pockets :))

P.S.: I'm new around here (booklikes) and I do apologise in advance if my poor English leads to any misunderstanding.

One Star = I didn't like.

One 1/2 Stars= I didn't enjoy, it's painful.

Two Stars= The plot/story is not for me.

Two 1/2 Stars= It's not too bad.

Three Stars= I liked it.

Three 1/2 Stars= I liked it. It's a good story.

Four Stars= I liked it very much!

Four 1/2 Stars= It's a very good book!

Five Stars= I loved it!