Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: san on December 31, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
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There seems to be quite a few of us that enjoy a book.
What are you reading at the moment? Romance, crime, biography ....
I'm reading Dan Brown The Lost Symbol. I've enjoyed the films The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons.
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Just finished 'the help'. Santa brought me it and I read it in a day and a half - loved it. Just about to start 'when god was a rabbit'. Bought my daughter 'one day' for her Christmas - hope to read that too. Have read a lot of dan browns books and liked them. Xxx
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hi love reading books by anne murray they are all set in the 2nd world war and tell stories of everday life it amazes me just how women coped back then makes me realize how lucky we are today and yet we still moan ;D dont we if the washing machine or dishwasher packs up ::)
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Elizabeth Elgin is one of my favourites for books set during WW2 and just after.
http://www.lovereading.co.uk/author/147/Elizabeth-Elgin.html
Marcia Willett is another of my favourites
http://www.lovereading.co.uk/author/425/Marcia-Willett.html
I have always been a bookworm, but combine it with audio books now, that way I really enjoy the books in a different way,
silverlady x
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I'm reading a John Irving book called Last Night in Twisted River. It's one of those books that has taken me ages to get into it but after the first quarter it's now starting to get a bit exciting.
John Irving is a great writer but this one doesn't compare with some of his other novels (so far anyway).
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Read John Barrowman in 3 days; started a book about dementia in November which is a put down pick up one; began 2 others but can't remember the titles ::)
"Or Is That Just Me?" - Richard Hammond
Freddie - by the man who 'kept' him, cared for his clothing, cats, houses etc..
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My author of the moment is Harlan Cobin. He is the master of the twist at the end that leaves you gob smacked.
You never see it coming.
He is also very easy on the eye ;)
Honeyb
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silverlady thanks for that i only have one more anne murray books to read so i will have a look at elizabeth elgin now :)
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Kerrieann
Found another author you might like.
Have just been finished listening to "The War Widows" by Leah Flemming. It was excellent and I have made a note of the other books she has written.
The Girls from Worlds End
Remembrance Day
Mothers Day
Orphan of War
Going to the library to reserve them.
Think you will really enjoy them.
silverlady x
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Love my kindle too Mrs P.
Just got back from the library, it was closed forgot it was half day ::) ::) OH was not impressed but I talked him in to going for a walk along the cycle path through the woods and he has cheered up now :)
silverlady x
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Loving my new kindle, and currently reading "The Lady of the Rivers" by Phillippa Gregory.
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Loved that one Margarett, have it on audio book too.
silverlady x
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Are any of these WW2 ones anything like Catherine Cookson? Just wondering as my mum loves her books.
Bette x
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I have phases of liking certain types of book and currently its crime/thrillers. I'm reading Dead Man's Grip by Peter James, an author I like a lot. I've just finished reading "Shannon:Betrayed from Birth" by Rose Martin about Shannon Matthews, the little girl who was "kidnapped" by her own mother.
I have all time favourites that I re-read every so often and they tend to be those that my Mum gave me. I love the Miss Read stories of simple rural village life by Dora Saint and also the Derek Tangye books about starting a new life in a dilapidated cottage and running a flower farm in West Cornwall. I love the tales of their various pet cats and donkeys even though they make me cry. CLKD - you like those too if I remember rightly?
I like the sound of those WW2 ones by Anne Murray kerrieann :) Just had a quick look on Amazon - is it AnnIE Murray though?
ariadne xx
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I remember the Derek Tangye books, I use to love reading about all thier cats.
The Leah Fleming books are set during WW2 or just after in Lancashire, Yorkshire and I think Cornwall and are very authentic.
The woman who reads Leah Flemming's audio versions, Margaret Sircome, is excellent and I can thoroughly recommend her reading "The War Widows"
silverlady x
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I read those Derek Tangye books years ago. "A Donkey in the Meadow" etc. They were lovely, all set in Cornwall.
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I'm reading the actress,Brenda Blethyns,autobiography called 'Mixed Fancies'
It is very good and I can relate to a lot of the first part of the book about her childhood.
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hi ladies thanks for the replies i shall be looking on amazon for some of them later yes silverlady the author i mentioned is annie murray and as another lady asked her book are very similar to catherine cookson i have read all of her books
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I love reading the Catherine Cookson books.
I ordred 4 books from Amazon last week - historical romance (love a bit of romance)
Very good..and good prices on there too.
I also 'frequent' market stalls & charity shops for books.
Stumpy xx :)
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I have a set of books which I was going to sell but have decided to re-read them ......... blast if I can remember the titles or author though >:( - oh Lilian Beckwith ............ I think ??? there are gaps in the series so will try to find them 2nd-hand so that I can read them all!
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I'm reading "Heartstone" by C.J. Sansome on my Kindle at the moment. I've read all his other books, and am really enjoying this one.
Think my next read will be set in the 21st century, for a change!
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Just finished reading War Horse and i was in tears.
Can't watch the film so just had to get the book. A great and easy read.
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The film's lovely, but definitely a "whole box of Kleenex" job!
I'm between books at present, but am thinking of reading The Lord of the Rings for the 95th time since I was 14.
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm has been read and is ready for sale .........
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My favourite author of the minute is Jo Nesbo - the books are crime/thrillers set in Norway. The books run in sequence though so start with 'The Redbreast'.
But my absolute favourite book that I read again and again is Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg. I usually don't enjoy the film if I have read the book (I hate when they mess with the story and leave bits out), but the film is great too!!
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I'm reading'Birdsong' by Sebastion Faulks.
It is a very good read.
I watched the drama on TV, when it was on recently and enjoyed It, but I'm enjoying the book more.
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I'm reading "Heartstone" by C.J. Sansome on my Kindle at the moment. I've read all his other books, and am really enjoying this one.
I've been considering buying that one :)
I love historical murder mysteries, and just finished reading a series of three books by Imogen Robertson, all set in the late 1700s, with a socially awkward anatomist who examines the bodies, and a bright and forward-thinking female side-kick who solve the puzzles. I love it!
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I recently read Human Traces by Sebastian Faulks Dyan. Fantastic! Must try Birdsong soon. I like to leave a gap between authors!
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I'm re-reading My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. Got the trilogy for Kindle. Started it last night. :)
It's a very light story and makes me laugh in bits.
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Oh yes! I remember reading that for the first time when I was about 14, and have read it many many times, plus just about all of his other books.
I admire Durrell tremendously for what he achieved. He was poorly educated, couldn't spell, but a talented writer and dedicated pioneer wildlife conservationist. One day I hope to visit his zoo on Jersey: the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
I never want to visit Corfu, as the world about which he wrote has gone, and I get the impression that the island has been ruined by the holiday industry. The site of the strawberry pink villa I believe is now a runway for the airport. :'(
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I was about the same age BOB. Maybe we were at the same school ::)
Part of our GSE reading. Didn't want to do O level as it was the classics and I preferred the modern writers.
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I'm reading Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster. It was a free Kindle download and so far I'm enjoying it very much. Did someone on here recommend it or did I see a recommendation on the Internet :-\ I can't remember.
"Daddy Long-Legs is a 1912 novel by the American writer Jean Webster. It is written as a series of letters and follows the protagonist, a young girl named Jerusha "Judy" Abbott who had been living in an orphanage, through her college years. She writes the letters to her benefactor, a rich man whom she has never seen."
ariadne xx
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I was about the same age BOB. Maybe we were at the same school ::)
Part of our GSE reading. Didn't want to do O level as it was the classics and I preferred the modern writers.
No it wasn't my GCE reading. I had to do "Brighton Rock" and "Lord of the Flies".
Gerald Durrell was delighted that his book was required reading for GCE English as he could barely spell a word other than zoological ones! I am a huge huge fan of his, and what a remarkable family the Durrells were.
Ariadne, I've heard of "Daddy Long Legs", but have yet to read it.
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I have just finished reading Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult. It was quite good but not as good as her earlier ones.
I have just started War Horse and I have a feeling I will cry before the end
Honeyb
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Great book San. Try Zorba the Greek too - another classic and so funny!
BOB, although the book was written in Corfu it is very typical of many parts of Greece. If you have read the book you will appreciate a trip to any slightly less touristy part of Greece because the spirit of Greece is still there and Durrell has it down to a T! If he was still around to write another book about Greece and the Euro crisis it wouldn't be much different!!
HB I seem to remember reading something interesting about Jodi Picoult and her personal life (did she write a book about it?). You reminded me to look it up, thanks!
Can't wait to get my Kindle!
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I've been away this week. I've now finished Heartstone by C.J. Sansome, very good descriptions of the "Mary Rose".
Now reading Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs, one of my favourite authors. Very good holiday read! It's nice to be back in the 21st century! I've read so many historical novels lately!
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Just finished Daughters-in-law by Joanna Trollope. Really enjoyed it. As usual, her books look deceptively frivolous on the surface but she's really insightful about people and relationships.
First book I've read for yonks. Now looking forward to Rescue by Anita Shreve (my favourite author along with Mary Wesley) and The Help (a recent birthday present. Wouldn't have thought of trying it otherwise but will be interested to see if I like it.)
Bette x
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Great book San. Try Zorba the Greek too - another classic and so funny!
Can't wait to get my Kindle!
Zorba not available on Kindle :( I press the button that says I would like it available on Kindle.
Can you believe the Harry Potter books are not on kindle either! Amazing :o
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I've been trying to read some classics -The Mystery of Edwin Drood but it's slow going. I've always liked Dickens so I guess I'm just out of practice.
Another author I've enjoyed this year is Isabel Allende a chilean writer. Her books are historical and full of great visual images of Chile and USA in past times and usually strong female characters.
I've really enjoyed Jo Nesbo too. The funniest book I've read which actually had me laughing out loud was Caitlin Moran's "How to be a Woman". Every woman and a few men should read this. It was hilarious but serious too.
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My dad taught me to read before I started school with the Enid Blyton books and I have loved them ever since, "The Magic Faraway Tree" sticks in my mind the most though I loved all her books.
Hope I can post this link http://www.enidblyton.net/others/the-folk-of-the-faraway-tree.html
silverlady x
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Just finished Graham Greene's short stories, written from 1930 - 1950s. Really enjoyed them.
Just started The Sisters Brothers by Patrick Dewitt, which was a Booker finalist. It's taking me a while to get into it, but I think I'll persevere. I'm not one to keep going if a book doesn't grab me after 100 pages or so.
I bought a Val McDermid in our local cheap bookshop today - haven't read any of hers before.
I love Henning Mankel's Wallander books and wondered if anyone on here is also a fan and can suggest which one someone should start on? (I didn't start in sequential order and found some of the later ones better than the earlier). I'd like to get one for a friend as a present, but not sure which one.
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I've read a few Val McDermid books and some I've liked and some I haven't. I recently read her "A Place of Execution" and thought that one was brilliant.
ariadne xx
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Daddy Long Legs was a film too ...........
I'm reading 3 books at present and can't remember any of the titles ::)
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Was it CLKD? I didn't know that. I shall nip over to Amazon or Play and have a look.
Thanks :thankyou:
ariadne xx
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I think it was Audrey Hepburn, all I remember is a small girl standing with the long shadow over her hence the 'daddy long legs'. Let me know how you get on, it was several years ago ::)
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Wikipedia says it's a 1955 Hollywood musical comedy film set in France, starring Fred Astaire amongst others. Wonder if it might be on SKY somewhere? £9.95 on Amazon. I must read the book first though :)
ariadne xx
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When I was younger I read all Marriane Zimmer Bradley's books, "The Mists of Avalon" was my favourite and I have downloaded it to my Kindle to read again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFpdJ0q1hj4&feature=related
silverlady x
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Sweet Revenge The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell. Out on Kindle on 20th April - Hardback May 3.
The last autobiography type of book I read was Michael Macintyre.
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Reading "call the midwife" a recent birthday pressie from my son.
It's very good.Enjoyed the TV programme too.
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thanks Dyan I'll put it on my wish list ;)
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Hi Mrs P
I am reading The Legacy at the moment and it is brilliant - also read The Unseen. Well written and a new author for me. I find if I am worrying then reading sorts it for me - taking me into another world for a while.
Hannah
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Hi Mrs P
if I am worrying then reading sorts it for me - taking me into another world for a while.
Hannah
I love it when a book does that to me. Sure that's one thing that stops me from going round the bend ;D
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I have The Kashmere Shawl by Rosie Thomas lined up next to read - I have enjoyed all her books too.
Pity we are not in a position to swap our books with each other.
Hannah
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50 Shades of Grey seems to be the in book at the moment. Who's read/reading it or wants to?
I'm still undecided ::)
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I am going to buy it today San. That is if I remember, of course! ::)
Did you see the papers this morning? 50 Shades of Grey topped the 1 million Kindle sales. That just proves how racy it is. Lol
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50 Shades of Grey seems to be the in book at the moment. Who's read/reading it or wants to?
I'm still undecided ::)
I'd never heard of it until last weekend - some neighbours at my sisters party were all talking about it, might have to have a quick look on Amazon.
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Bought book 1 and 3 today, Water-whateverthey are are waiting for it to be delivered 'at any moment' . Apparently the populatiry has caught the Publishers by surprise ;D
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I have just finished the Sandelwood Tree by Elle Newmark. I really loved it. It is set in India with two storylines. One set during the Sepoy Rebellion in 1858 and the other during the Partition of 1947. It is set in the same house.
In the house, hidden behind a brick wall, the 1947 character discovers a packet of old letters, which tell a story of love and war involving two young Englishwomen who lived in the same house in 1858.
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Ha ha, trust a book about sex to be the number one bestseller!
I am still trying to read Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving (since Christmas!). I think I may have to just put it on the shelf and leave it for a year or so because I am simply not enjoying it at all!
Funny how a book either grips you from the start and you read it in a day or it makes you want to put it down and turn on the computer.
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Flipping Stresscos has sold out of 50 shades of Grey! I looked on every shelf, but no, not one copy!
One of the young male assistants asked me "are you looking for anything in particular"? "Oh no" I said, "I'm just browsing" Lol
I'm going to have a look on Amazon, I'll get a copy if it kills me!
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I'm reading a good book: name escapes me: about a lady who has researched her dysfunctional family tree ...... when I have it to hand I'll let you know the title ::) but it's been a page turner, even though I've had to write down the family members as I go!
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Sounds like my kind of book
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My next read or audio book.
Barbara Erskine has a new book out "River of Destiny"
Heres a review
This is an excellent novel by Barbara Erskine, who seems to improve with every book she writes. Zoe and Ken move to a quiet barn conversion in Suffolk, much against Zoe's wishes, so that he can indulge his competitive streak through his love of sailing. Left to her own devices, Zoe finds that she is best by strange dreams and visions, and it seems as if the barn's past is coming back to haunt her. Meanwhile, she falls for scarred, solitary Leo... and they find their love and their lives running parallel to the lives of those who loved and lived before, in particular the stolid Victorian smith, Daniel, unwilling lover to the Lady of the Big House... and the Saxon smith, Eric, who has created a mystical sword for his Lord. With consummate skill, Ms Erskine weaves a fantastic tale of loves thwarted and loves lost, of malice and magic and ancient curses, and shows why she is still Mistress of the timeslip novel, leaving others in the shade! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Superb summer reading, with plots and characters that stay with you long after the story has ended. Recommended!
Looking forward to it :)
silverlady x
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I have read a couple of Barbara Erskine and loved them both - didn't realise that she was still writing. Sounds good Silverlady.
I love Laurie Graham's books too - has anyone read any of her's?
Hannah
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Another book Imust read "The Song of Achilles"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/9300843/Orange-Prize-2012-Winning-book-The-Song-of-Achilles-is-a-triumph-of-glitzy-story-telling-over-literary-depth.html
You can dowload a free sample on kindle.
silverlady x
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The Iliad is free on kindle amazon ;) I loved that book when I read it at school.
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I can heartily recommend Evelyn and Nothing Green both by Evelyn Doyle. Be prepared for your heart strings to reverberate though!! Evelyn has done a wonderful job in sharing her past and I am in admiration for her courage and positive spirit.
*****star!
Hannah x
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Thanks SL, I'm glad you reminded me of that one - I'd heard it was good and then promptly forgot what the name of it was!
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i've bought 'Lost for Words' by Deric Longden. On my Kindle :)
I remember the tv play but haven't read the book.
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Deric Longdon writes like he talks - about cats ? I love his books. If that is the person I am thinking of :-\
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yep that's him CLKD. :)
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I've just finished, "Bertie, May and Mrs Fish" by Xandra Bingley and I would heartily recommend it if you can find a cheap copy. The format takes a bit of getting used to, but once done, the story really opens up. A lovely mix of memories from childhood of a country, middle class post war family.
I've tracked Xandra down to Primrose Hill in London, and will write c/o of her publishers to encourage her. (As an amauter writer myself, letters or cards of appreciation are always nice to receive!)
Xandra is now 70 and the book has been out about 7 years which at 62 gives me hope that one day, a publisher might take up one of my works!!! 8)
Hannah x
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Don't give up Hannah. How many have you approached so far?
Taz x
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There are small self-publishing firms too tha knows!
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Oohh I would love to read some of your poetry, Mrs P! Why don't you post one on the new poet's corner? 8)
I have self-printed (thru a local printer) 3 pieces of work so far. I did have an American publisher for Looking Through the Eyes of Love but after waiting a year to get off the ground, they put me on hold to 2013. I cancelled the contract and self-printed.
Most of my stuff is faith based, but a good selection of stories, poems and devotional pieces which has been well reeived in local churches, family and friends.
But I digress! :o
I'm currently reading more children's books to enable me to focus on writing for 9-13 year olds, which is the age my grandchildren will be soon. :)
Hannah x
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Just finished "Born Bad"by Josephine Cox.Brilliant! with a twist!
Now started "Bold as Brass" - Hilary Devays autobiography ( Dragons Den)
After that I'm going to read "All of me"-Claire Richards (Steps) Autobiography.
I saw her TV programme and she comes across as a warm genuine person.
Don't know about 50 shades of grey.My neighbour read it and all she kept saying was its rude! ::) I like a good storyline plus some rude! lol! ;D ;)
Dyan X
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Hi Dyan
I was thinking of reading Bold as Brass too as Hilary Devay has had a very interesting and difficult life from what I have read elsewhere. Will be interested to hear from you whether you have enjoyed it. sounds good.
Hannah
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Hannah- will keep you posted on the Hilary Devay book :)
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if you have a Kindle this is worth joining. They post a free book or special offer each day.
http://bookbub.com/deals/
check it on amazon uk as the sites american based ... but ... most of the deals apply here :)
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Almost finished Jo Brand's autobiography Look Back in Hunger.
She has had a very colourful life it seems! Not a favourite comedienne of mine but she has sound views on some very controversial subjects.
It seems she spent most of her young life drunk though!
I would vote this book 8/10 for readability and enjoyment.
Hannah x
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"The Silver Threads of Time" by Helen Jane Chiha, is a good read.
For the women of SilverShadows, menopause isn't just another stage of life, their falling hormones show them who they were destined to be. This fast-paced action story chronicles the adventures of a group of older women bound together by genetic changes inserted into their cells thousands of years ago during a pandemic. Estrogen suppresses these mutant genes, but the removal of estrogen influences at menopause transforms them into women with unique abilities and both mental and physical super powers.
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I'm half way through Hilary Devey - Bold as Brass and it's brilliant!
She's been through some tough times and what a lady!
I like her even more now.
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Thanks for the tip san, I'll look that up on Amazon :)
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go on the link I gave H. You can't get the site via Amazon. Join and they email you each day with the book they are highlighting for that day.
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My new Donovan book arrived this morning....The Hurdy Gurdy Man. Got it for 99p from ebay plus P & P. I will let you know how it goes!
Hannah x
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Hannah- just finished Bold as Brass Hilary Devey.
Enjoyed it.Very ,very good.
Worth reading.
Dyan X
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I will be interested to know how you find it.
Mrs Purple - I've just finished 'The Legacy' and I really enjoyed it. I thought the twist with Harry/Henry was brilliant! Loved The Legacy and The Unseen, equally. Reading The Last Summer by Judith Kinghorn next.
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Thanks Dyan - next on my read list to buy.
I am reading Adele Parks - "Whatever it Takes" - brilliant read - about two very close friends, one of them able to have children and the other not and how it affects their friendship. Lots of other things going on too and cannot put it down.
Hannah
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Has anyone here read "A round-heeled woman" by Jane Juska? It's about an older woman who advertises for a lover. I really enjoyed it - quite an enlightening and uplifting read. Recommended ++
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Sounds good 63juls - it's nice to read something a bit quirky for a change.
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It is quirky Hannah, and it is based on the author's own experiences. I found out today there is a sequel out: "Unaccompanied Women" - so that's next on my reading list.
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I'm looking to buy a clip on light so I can read while OH sleeps. I don't want to pay loads as I have a kindle so rarely read paperbacks.
I've had a look on eBay, but there are quite a few different types
Any recommendations ladies ?
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san I got my clip on light from Amazon, at least there you can check the reviews.
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good point R. Hadn't thought of looking there ... will do now. Ta :)
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Thanks Rowen. I found one with good reviews and it only cost me £1.30. Happy Days :D
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My little light arrived today. I don't care if OH snores and wakes me tonight cos I can read :D
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I've just finished reading my 13 year old daughters book.
Jacky Daydream by Jacqueline Wilson.
Very good.
It is an autobiography of her up to age 11.
Could relate to it.
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Just finished reading My Imaginary Friend as recommended by Taz & MrsP if I remember correctly. Lovely book, could not put it down on the last few chapters.
Now reading The Happiness Trap - not sure who suggested this, may have been under another topic. Hoping it will help hubby.
Happy reading ladies
Purplenanny x x
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I have at last found a book I was searching for. I lent it to someone 3 years ago then decided I wanted to re-read it ::) ...... paid a quid in a charity shop ........ can't put it down!
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Do we have to guess what it is CLKD ;D
Give us a clue.
Honeyb
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"Relative Stranger" by Mary Loudon. I read it when first published, lent it etc.. it gave me an insight into why I am correct in not worrying how good/not my sister and I 'get on'. We don't. Everyone else seems to be bothered by the situation in that we rarely contact each other, than I am. I get the 'you should keep in touch with your sister' ........... but it is easier if I don't. The story reiterates how I feel ........
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I'm reading "A street cat named BOB" before that it was the latest one of Paul O'Grady's. I'm finding it hard to concentrate at the moment though, docs visits and blood tests have got me so on edge, find out tomorrow if I've got gall stones... god.. I desperately hope not.... the thought of hospital terrifies the life out of me. I'm praying to family and friends "up there" who might be listening to give me some good luck. I'm such a wimp these days, and getting worse with age. I only went for an HRT review thinking that was why I felt rough too. :-\
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I saw the street cat named Bob on TV before C.mas .........
Hopefully your results will be positive. What's the worst that can happen if you have gallstones?
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Reading Camp David,David Walliams autobiography at the moment.
Really funny.
Very much in to books by Nicholas Sparks.
There are some movies made of these books too.
The notebook
Nights in rodanthe
The lucky one
Dear John
The Last Song
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Hi Dyan, my Son bought me that book for Christmas, you have prompted me to get going with it x
I have bought a few second hand CD story books to help me get to sleep at night - it works a treat but is taking me ages to get through a story as I have to keep going back! Listening to Maeve Binchy 'The Copper Tree' at the moment.
PN x
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I have just finished reading a book that I found in my Mums bedroom after she died thirteen years ago (couldn't read it until now, it even had the paged turned down where she had got up too, she would have loved the Kindle!)
It was "One Summer at Deer's Leap" by Elizabeth Elgin.
I understand why she was reading it, and very poignant.
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Hi PN,
You will enjoy the book.
I was reading it in bed this morning and laughing when my husband came in with my morning cuppa (bless him)
It was a good way to start the day.
A good laugh and a lovely cup of tea,plus the kiss my OH gave me when he left for work. ::)
Love Dyan X
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I found David Walliams book very deep :( .......... not sure that I trusted all of it .........
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Just ordered "Relative Stranger" CLKD - I looked at it on Amazon and read a few pages. I'm sure I am going to enjoy it.
ariadne xx
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Did you read it yet?
I have finished "The Lost Child" by Julie Myerson - well I would NEVER have put up with what she and her partner put up with from their eldest child who got into skunk. There's love and there's tuff love - they allowed him to abuse their property, themselves, his 2 younger siblings, his school didn't help - kept giving him 'another chance' ........ >:(
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Yes, I finished it last week. It was very thought provoking and I really admired the dogged determination of the surviving sister to try and discover everything about her sister's life because such closeness hadn't been easy when she was alive. Instead of the sad life she had imagined her sister had, she found instead something quite different :)
Thanks for mentioning it on here CLKD
ariadne xx
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I've just finished "The 100 year old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. Although it was translated into English from his native Swedish it's very well written and I found it very funny in places. All about his adventures when he runs away from his nursing home plus flash-backs to his younger years - a bit of a comedy of errors but enjoyable reading - I can thoroughly recommend it :)
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I'm just over halfway through The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which I am enjoying. I tend to switch between fiction and non-fiction. Must get hold of the David Walliams book at some point. I get almost all of my books from the library.
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.... whereas I buy from 2nd hand/charity shops. Been to a National Trust Property today for lunch and a look-see, came back with 4 more ::) including another by Julie Myerson.
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I get almost mine from charity shops - and take them back when I'm done using GiftAid.
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I am reading "The Apothecary's Daughter" by Charlotte Betts, at the moment, really enjoying it.
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I've just started " A Place of Hope" by Anna Jacobs.
I'm a real bookworm and always have a book on the go.
Ann x
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Currently I have one book on the go, often in the Summer I have one in each car, another in the cabin in the garden, one by the bath and ... ::)
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Got so many books to get through atm. As well as the ones from the library I recently bought about 4 from charity shops. One was about Internet dating from a man's point of view - fascinating, eye-opening and a bit shocking :o
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I have over 100 not yet read ;D
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I have read this weekend the most powerful book ever. "My Father's House" by Sylvia (surname has gone from my brain). About incest and how she remembered/forgot/remembered ......... I kept nodding and agreeing with some of her story ........... and how bits clicked into place as she told her history.
Back to The Secret Garden - less harrowing :-X
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I don't like that kind of book. I read for escapism and relaxation. I just don't want to read of others traumatic childhoods.
It may be burying my head in the sand but we all have heard of these things and I certainly don't want to read about it.
Honeyb
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I am enjoying The Secret Garden
Might re-read Famous 5 and Secret 7 next ;)
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I recently read Judy Finnigan's book Eloise - a bit on the dark side.
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I began the story of Gareth Malone last night in the bath - some of the stories I undoubtedly have forgotten as I kept thinking "I am sure I saw some of that" ……. it does go back to 2009 though ::)
DH gave me the autobiography by Vigee Le-Brun - an artist who painted for the Court of Marie Antoinette
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I mentioned this on another thread.
Hello from the Gillespies - by Monica McInernery
Very readable - It was recommended in Good Housekeeping
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I have finished reading Lulu's autobiography in about 12 hours. It was brill., learnt a lot as well as remembering something of the 1960s ;D …….. she really was there!
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And she was very very loud.
Cannot abide the woman. An English accent in England and a Scottish accent when she come "home"
My head just says false.
Honeybun
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;D ……. I pick up accents when I'm out and about for long enough: wouldn't dare go Down Under to State-side :D.
I began a book last night about a girl who was adopted - her mother finds her and eventually her father (married at the time of her birth) turns up too ……. very fast, a lot of anger between the lines and a page turner ::)
Now - about Jeffrey Archer - I read his first 3 and loved them …….. we took some books to a nearby NT shop today, had a light lunch and bought 3 more books ::) plus being out and about yesterday: home with more books :)
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The new Harper Lee book will be out soon ! So I think another 're read of to kill a mocking bird beckons ;)
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I tried that earlier this year, couldn't get past the first 5 pages ::)
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Oh it's one of my favourite books. Do you like reading old "children's"books?
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Yep - Secret Garden was a fav., Anne of Green Gables; Famous 5/secret 7 ………. although I prefer real Life stories to connect with.
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Have I mentioned Brendon Chase to you ,think I have ,it's a truely lovely book ,with fantastic description of the woods ,I can see it in my minds eye now.
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Not recently. If I remember I will look for it in Charity shops!
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It's quite old so don't know if you will get it ! Hay on Wye would have it ;)
There's an excuse for a trip. ;D
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It certainly is - haven't been there since 2003. Camp sites close by …….. ? :whist:
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We hope to go Sept for long weekend :whist:
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Staying where ……. ? we went to Pilleth on our visit, it was an anniversary of the last battle between the English and Owain Glydwr with a Fete and re-enactment - if you get the opportunity, have a drive along the valley to the village. The Church is very pretty, open to visits and very quiet considering the history across those fields. There are 5 Wellington firs planted to remember the fallen. One of the nearby properties was on Escape to the Country a few years ago ;)
Right - the question was ……… ::)
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We stay in a one bedroom " cottage" on the banks of the river Wye in Symmonds Yat as we love it there and cheap ! And peaceful then drive to Hay for the day ;)
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OH! Symmonds Yat, that's the spot with the view that makes me feel queasy ;D but one can watch peregrine falcons nesting! if one dares look over the edge.
We took our dog there for her last holiday ……. that's when I noted she was quite ill without being able to put a finger on why. It's where her continual ear-infection set in, a sign that her immune system was brewing something else :-\. She loved it though.
I am surrounded by books to read, ones half read, 3 in the bathroom ::)
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Just finished ready John Bishop's autobiography.
Honest and very funny. One of the best autobiography's I've read.
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Hi Dyan :thankyou: (http://:thankyou:)
I wondered about getting his book but wasn't sure. I think will now
PN x x
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Search the charity shops? I like him on TV …… could you hear his Liverpool accent Dyan?
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I read "Chanda's Secret", a novel that made me cry and not much allows tears to flow. I will be sending it to the Terence Higgins Trust in London once I get the address and some wrapping paper.
Now on "Chocolate Wars" by Deborah Cadbury - looks like being a good read too. Such a long history of the bean in Europe!
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Does Terrence Higgins Trust take used books CLKD?
Taz x
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Have no idea but that's where it is going ;) - once I get my Act together ::)
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What if they don't want it though :-\
Honeybun
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CLKD - Why the Terrence Higgins Trust?
What about local charity shops?
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:-X this is getting hard work Girls ::)
I can't read the book about the Cadbury family 'cos the print is too small >sigh< - so will need to have the magnifier close by as it looks like being worth continuing with. Why do publishers print such small stories >:( ………
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Just finished 'Let the Right One In', the book the film was based on and now reading 'The Embers of Heaven' by Alma Alexander. Only problem is having so many books to read... I need another couple of lifetimes :D
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Oh us too! we have 3 boxes to sort, several shelves full of 'still to read' and each have 2/3 books on the 'go' ::)
Am currently reading about Nick Ryman's dream and attempts to run a vinery in France - almost finished (it's my in the bath book) and at this point he has fallen out big time with his wife, 1 daughter and son :-\
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All my recent books are on my kindle or iPad. Takes up no room at all ;D
We have our special books that we keep, some belonged to my dad but now I have embraced the e book and I love it.
Honeyb
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I almost bought a Kindle recently, Honeybun, but I decided against it. I am horribly old-fashioned, and although I can appreciate the advantages of e-reading, I just can't do it. I need a book in my hand with paper pages and that unique book smell. Mind you, I said I'd never get a smart phone and I bought one last week. Only bought it for the camera, which turned out to be rubbish, and then turned it off and there it has remained ever since. I suspect a Kindle would go the same way; money wasted :D Plus I can't resist all the 25p books in the local charity shops :-[
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Gill Mojo - Kindles are good, go for it.
Certainly if you are travelling and need to keep weight down.
Also, there are loads of good free books.
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My kids cast up those very words to me ;D
I said I couldn't possibly read on a ...MACHINE....it had to be a book with pages and that book smell.
I had to eat my words. I have a world of books to own. I'm now a member of a website called NETGALLEY and get to review books before they are released. I do the same for Amazon.
I have a wonderful library all of my own to keep, read and re read.
Honeyb
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That's it exactly Honeybun.
I switch between my Kindle and proper books.
Because, the local libraries are being threatened so I get things there too.
My Kindle is about 65% of my reading.
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I was the same a few years ago, then got a kindle as a gift from DH and there was no going back. I only down load free books of which there are loads- I will need several lifetimes to get through them all!I still use the library and usually have a real book on the go and one on kindle. Recently updated to a paper white so I can now read in bed when Hubby wants to go to sleep.
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Not sure I'm up to turning pages any more. Too much hard work ;D
Honeyb
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Reading:
"Hons and Rebels" by Jessica Mitford - good tale about social history
"From a Clear Blue Sky" 'surviving the Mountbatten Bomb' - scared to read this in case it's too harrowing but have dipped in
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I don't think I would like the Mountbatten book. I was working in the factory that the explosives were stolen from in 1979 when it happened.
It was a pretty bad place to work after that.
Horrible time.
Honeyb
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Sad times and I will always remember the horror ……….. it is interesting from a historical point of view and also from the family 'tree' involved - haven't got to the day of the bomb yet. I need to write the family tree down ::)
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I've recently finished "Any Human Heart" by William Boyd.
Very thought provoking yet so easy to read.
Am about to start "An Ice-Cream War" by same author.
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I love my Kindle. Just can't get on with a real book now. I love the dictionary on my Kindle.
Bramble
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Love to have a book in my hands,the feel and smell ::)
Reading "Inside the O'Briens". Lisa Genova author of "Still Alice".
Got the book free to do a review when I've finished.
It's about a man with Huntingdon's disease.
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Just started The Labyrinth of Osiris by Paul Sussman. Also reading Shadow of a Dark Queen by Raymond E Feist, Ian Mortimore's The Time Travellers Guide to Elizabethan England and a book about tarot cards.
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So that's 1 in the Summer House, 1 by the bath, another by the loo and ……….. ;D
I finished a book written by Emma Milne, one of the Vets in the 'vet school' BBC series of the 1990s. Humourous.
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Have recently read several books about WWII - escapes, internment etc.; am trying to wade through one about an escape route over the Pyrennes which is walked annually to remember those who did/not reach safety. But it is HARD going. I plan to take these books to the National Memorial Arboretum where there are areas for each Force involved in Wars.
I began a book about John Lennon this afternoon whilst sitting in the :sunny:, written by his half-sister. I think it's going to be a page turner, I was never a Beatles fan but the story should be interesting.
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Not a Beatles fan CLKD ! Hush your mouth ! ;D
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:rofl: The Hollies or Fairport Convention every time ;)
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John Lennon was my hero,I had a very poignant moment when I visited Strawberry fields in Central park and then stood in the doorway of the Dakota building where he lived and was saddly killed :'(
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I have just finished reading 'Shop Girl A memoir' by Mary Portas.
I could relate a lot to it as she wrote about her life growing up in the 60s & 70s.
A very honest and funny book. Very enjoyable.
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I missed responding to the 1st post on this thread: I have nearly all the Derek Tange books [pity I can't spell ::)] including the 1 about how he met his wife. Loved them all.
For months I've had a quote in the back of my mind and recently I found the book from which it is from:
"Make the best decision you can with the information you have at that time. At that time is the critical part …… You can drive yourself crazy saying 'If only we had known this, if only we had known that'. The point is, you didn't know, so just keep telling yourselves, 'We did the best we could with what we knew'."
Quote taken from Hannah's Gift lessons from a Life Fully Lived, written by her Mother, Maria Housden. ISBN 0 00 714203 X
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There seems to be quite a few of us that enjoy a book.
What are you reading at the moment? Romance, crime, biography ....
I'm reading Dan Brown The Lost Symbol. I've enjoyed the films The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons.
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On my CRUISE HEHEHE just read all 3 of the 5th Wave scifi books ones made into a film
Read the Hunger games read All the Divergents read Stephanie Myers The Host brilliant
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Did U see much then Suzi Q ;D
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Yes The Whitsunday islands one day
Cairns the second day
Port Douglas third day
We got off the ship and saw the places
Im a speed reader so a 250 page is over in a couple of hours at most
I use my Android down load books on my kindle they then automatically transfer to Android big samsung thing i love it. But still buy books too
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Almost read "The Gandy Brothers" - 'Tsunamai Kids' - a real page turner. It's taken 20 hours so far ……… am about to look up 'gandys' flip-flops
However: I can't *bear* anything between my toes :o so can't buy flip-flops …….. :-X
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Downloaded four books onto kindle for my camping trip next week so that's me sorted and happy 😊
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Hopefully the weather will be fine!
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Hope so 😊 leaving dogs with cousin as I'm having her puppy the week after so no fear of wet dogs sneaking on bed camping !
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Oh smelly wet dogs ;D …….. so you will have 3 dogs on your return, do they get on with the pup?
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Have started using Amazon Audio as I can listen to them in the car.
Still read books as well though.
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Yes when pick mybtwo up get cousins pup ! They dont like him they are jealous they take no notice of him an if he gets too close they growl at him I think they cant be bothered with his puppy ness xx
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He'll learn. Is he house trained? [we have a dogs thread ::) ]
What you down-loaded?
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I picked up a book from a Charity Shop yesterday:
"Keeping Your Cool in The Heat of the Night" by Dr Lou Cowan. Great advice. Great drawings. Great to see MM in the list of contacts. But not the Daisy net-work link.
I was going to do the Sheffield 'frax' calculation for potential osteoporosis fracture but it's all in metric :bang: :bang: :bang: - can't be bothered to look for weights and measures >:(
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Just finished " Tell it to the Skies". By Erica James.
First time I have read a book by this author- brilliant! Lovely story.One of the best books I've read in a while.
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Read a lot of hers Dyan, she's really good.
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Looked up 'gut' on kindle but loads books about your actual gut ! Cant find the recommendation by taz so can anyone tell me the author etc ? Thanks :)
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Here it is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gut-inside-story-bodys-under-rated/dp/1925228606/ref=sr_1_1's=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468795346&sr=1-1&keywords=gut+book
Taz x
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Thank you taz😊
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Any one read Corinne Hofmann's history of falling suddenly in love with a Samburu warrior 'White Masai' and living with him in Kenya? Can't put the series down, onto book 3 and find out that there's a 4th ………
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The 4th has arrived, another page turner ::)
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I have recently read "How I Rescued My Brain" by David Roland a forensic psychologist in Australia. There are several paragraphs round about page 196 that are interesting with regards how the brain 'sees' anxiety etc. and what can be done to ease it.
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Read "Making the Rounds with Oscar" in about 4 hours flat. Inspiring book about a cat in a Rhode Island Nursing Home for dementia patients. If you have relatives with dementia-type failings maybe pick up a copy.
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Danny Mallet wrote about his dodgy life from the East End and beyond, his first son has Downs Syndrome and he found it hard to come to terms with it. I found the writing harsh even when his son was toddling, how Danny got irritated because he was 'slow' :'(. He did lots of fund raising to support Downs affected people but I found it a difficult read.
Then I started "The End of Your Life Book Club" by Will Schwalbe which I think will be a page turner for different reasons.
As I thought: this was really good, although dealing with his Mom's end of Life journey, there is humour and humility within the pages. Trouble is, I can't remember what I read from 1 book to the next; I know that I enjoy books but if anyone asks me about them ::)
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I'm hoping Hubby's going to get me a particular book on some wide-ranging musical topics, for my birthday in a few weeks' time. ::)
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I'm waiting for the next book in the series (no 4) from Robert Galbraith (aka J K Rowling). It's due out this year. They're really good, has anybody read them?
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Not yet .......
Anyone aware that there is a book entitled "Eton Repointed" ? I learnt that when reading 'the end of your life book club' ...... gave me a giggle, apparently it was printed in 1970.
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Here's another ::)
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:-\. .......... what was my last post about ??? and no-one queried it ;D
We found a new book store this morning, it's been open 3 weeks: and has CAKE :D
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I really did have a Senior Moment on 16th ! brain even less in gear than 'normal' ::)
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CLKD you do make me giggle ;D ;D
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;D. You've impressed me too .......... clear as mud at the time ::)
>wave< Claireylou
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:) thank you.
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I've read back and can't remember any of the books mentioned ........ :-\
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I've just started the final guilty pleasure book.
The last of the Clifton Series by Jeffrey Archer.
It's number 7.
Worrying thing is I can't remember buying it although Amazon is insists that I did....hey ho...guess I paid for it too.
Mrs Brown
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One book: "selected to live" by Johanna-Ruth Dobschiner which has been a page-turner for me has led to:
The title of the book is "Een Groninger pastorie in de storm" or "A pastor's house in Groningen in the storm." Published in 1947 ( by T. Wever B.V - Franeker, the Netherlands), it was reprinted at least twelve times in Dutch. None of my research turned up any evidence that this book was ever translated. How unfortunate!
If anyone finds a copy please let me know. Maybe it's time to get this translated so that we can find out about the life of this remarkable brave man.
"A Displaced Person" has been read but not really understood - although I followed the story well I didn't get the 'point' ........
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I read a lot of factual history books, then like to read some novels about the era or person I have been studying. It's interesting to see how an author writing fiction uses or embellishes the fact to fit the novel.
As, by education if not always by practice, a historian, I am always looking to expand by knowledge. I have learnt facts, in novels, that I never knew. If something takes my imagination or just sparks something in my brain, I love to research it, adding to my knowledge.
Brighteyes
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I quite often read a novel which is set in whichever place I am holidaying, I find it helps to bring the place alive. Do you recommend Venice Breeze? I know it's on the 100 bestsellers ever list, I've read most of this list and I'm always looking out for recommendations x
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I love Benice more of my all time favourite places. The last novel I read set in a place was The Dovekeepers. It's the story of Masada. I read it before a trip to Israel and Palestine in December. I'm currently reading Homegoing. I don't do so well with reading when I'm not on holiday
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Just finished 'The Art of Hearing Heartbeats' by Jan-Philipp Sendker.
My DIL gave it to me while here on holiday. I've really enjoyed it. The novel is set in Burma. It is the story of a blind man's journey through a world of auditory intensity.
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Could anyone recommend a nice, easy lighthearted novel to me please? I used to be a real bookworm but can't seem to concentrate long enough these days :-\
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Ooh, bit loathe to suggest as depends on your taste, but have you read "My Family & Other Animals" - part of the Corfu Trilogy, by Gerald Durrell? Recently rather loosely adapted for TV. Very undemanding & amusing in parts. The Alexander McCall Smith "No 1 Ladies Detective Agency" series is also amusing & lightweight.
I also like "Oscar & Lucinda" by Peter Carey & "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez - both amusing in parts, but perhaps not as easy going.
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Ooh thanks Wrensong,
I watched The Durrells on tv and thoroughly enjoyed it so maybe I'll treat myself to the book. Really hope I can get back into reading, I used to live getting lost in a good book :)
Thanks again xxx
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It's a pleasure Claireylou. I hope you enjoy it :)
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Claireylou, so did I. I struggle now unless I'm on hols
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It's awful isn't it? I can't do any more than one chapter at a time these days, and even then I'm battling to remember character names etc :'(
Wrensong I've just ordered the first My Family and Other Animals off A#*!*n so I'll let you know how I get on :)
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Yaaay! Enjoy it Claireylou.
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I love reading but can't remember what the book has been about :-\. Never did have a good memory.
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I love a good book, I think I could open my own bookshop with all the books I have stacked up. I like a book though, there is nothing like opening the cover of a brand new book.
Husband bought me a kindle but I prefer a paper book lol. (Kindle was returned so at least it wasn't a waste of money)
I've gone fom what my daughter calls fluffy stories, boy meets girl,and a few hiccupps along the way and then it's all happy ever after to psychological thrillers, I have just ordered Watching You by Lisa Jewell.
I also loved I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh and Friend Request by Laura Marshall.
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I love Lee Child's books, read all of them and can't wait for the next one.
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‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine'. Is well worth a read.
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I've read that book too littleminnie. Enjoyed it.
Just starting Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell. X
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I am reading a small book, written in the US in 1966, about a quail called Robert ....... we kept quail for a while but they were never tame.
I am 'into' Elisabeth Laurd currently .........
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"Because I Come from A Crazy Family" by Edward M Hallowell, MD - can't put it down
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I've still got Phil Collins book upstairs,
This Xmas will be the 2nd year I've had it, (Xmas pressie)
Haven't even picked it up, only to wipe the dust off it.
I've got to start reading more, I use to read every night in bed,
I'm out of the habit, meno took over....
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It's a shame Maeve Binchy died as I loved all her books.
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There was always an un-expected twist with her stories 8)
Deep bubble bath, cuppa and Very Good Book ;)
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I don't think there was so much a twist :-\ but I loved the way she wrote about the families & friends of the characters, & how they all lived together in a community etc.
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I began 'sugar in the blood' last night ........ a bit of a tome but lots of history - from the UK to Barbados so have been doing a google walk round the Island ::)
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It's hard going a bit. Will be glad to get to the family connections although the history of the sugar and slave trade are interesting. This book must have taken years of Research and a lot of help to collate it. I hail from one of the towns which is remembered for stopping the slave
trade ;-).
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‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine'. Is well worth a read.
Good to hear - I have just started it ;D
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Will look out for it in the charity shops.
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Have read "The Tatooist of Autswitz" (Auschwitz) in 1 go ........... really need to get the correct spelling :-\. I was engrossed. The horrors didn't come across though.
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You should try 'If this is a man', by Primo Levi. The horror is more than evident.
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I did try that a few years ago. I need to get a copy - will look at Charity shops.
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CKLD I have the tattooist of Auschwitz sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read, looking forward to getting stuck in! Recently been using my kindle as I can read it in bed when awake at silly o'clock!!
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It took 2 and a half hours from start [in the bath] to finish (in the early hours).
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It took 2 and a half hours from start [in the bath] to finish (in the early hours).
Wow, I hope you weren't in the bath all that time. :lol:
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;D. nope. I would have fallen asleep until the water went cold :D
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I'm trying "The Far Pavilions" by M M Kaye - I was let to believe it's her Life story :-\. The print is so SMALL :o and it's a tome. It's going to take some sticking with!
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I gave up on that one. Really interesting beginning but was so slow.
I'm just finishing Prussian Blue, by Philip Kerr. Is a detective story set in Germany just before the start of the last war.
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I gave up on that one. Really interesting beginning but was so slow.
I'm just finishing Prussian Blue, by Philip Kerr. Is a detective story set in Germany just before the start of the last war.
If someone asked me about Prussian Blue, I'd have said it's a breed if cat ;D
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I gave up on that one. Really interesting beginning but was so slow.
I'm just finishing Prussian Blue, by Philip Kerr. Is a detective story set in Germany just before the start of the last war.
If someone asked me about Prussian Blue, I'd have said it's a breed if cat ;D
That's purrrfect. :)
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I've put it down - a) too bulky for the bath and b) far too long ::)
Don't know what will be next.
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Has anyone read Educated by Tara Westover? It's a really good and interesting read.
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I normally stick to the Menopause stuff only but...
I just read The Island Murders by James London.
It's set on the Isle of Wight (modern day) and I rather enjoyed it.
It would definitely work for bathtime, CLKD, and you will like the Detective Inspector who is called Bruno Peach :)
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Sounds like the name of a Prussian Blue ;-) ....... I need to make a list for when we go to charity shops etc. ::) but I would leave the list
behind :-\
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Just started Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett. It was adapted for TV a few years ago. Son bought it for my birthday. Big book but seems an easy read.
Also reading How Democracies Die, by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Very chilling.
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"The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auwvitz" a real page turner.
Auschwitz - I really should know how to spell it after all the reading I've done
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There are hints and rumours that Hilary Mantel is about to publish the third and final book in the Thomas Cromwell trilogy.
Fantastic :)
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Instead of my usual chick lit, dr recommended I read it to try and understand my tummy so my book at the moment is
Dr Michael Mosley - the clever guts diet x
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Must re-visit the clever guts diet ;-)
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Stellajane I loved a Thousand Splendid Suns read it for book club once. I have also read The Island also another book club choice and again really enjoyed it, now I've read all Victoria Hislop's books and loved them all :)
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Yes, I shall read more of her now. I must admit I was put off by the comment on the back cover about it being a holiday read initially!
Shadyglade what are the titles in that Hilary Mantel trilogy please?
How long does it take you bookworms to decide whether a book is going to be your cup of tea? I can usually tell within the first few pages. There are some shockingly bad authors out there!
Hi SJ, the books are-
Wolf Hall
Bring up the Bodies
The Mirror and the Light (just coming out).
I can usually tell pretty soon if a book suits. Life is too short now, to waste on books I don't like.
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A book needs to grip me from the beginning, if it doesn't then usually give it a few chapters then I will give up.
Stellajane have you read the other books by Khaled Hosseini?
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Correction to my previous post.
The Mirror and the Light, is not actually coming out until next year.
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I do have a kindle and love it, it saves on luggage allowance when going on holiday and when wake at silly o'clock I can stay in bed reading. I do still love a proper book, buy some new, also from charity shops and have just gone back to using the library.
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I tried 'the 19th wife', believing it to be a true - it's hard going to now I've found out it's a novel, I've ditched it to the Charity pile.
Robert Greenfield - Samphire Coast - is humorous, a good description of North Norfolk for those who are familiar with the coast as well as for those visitors who are exploring. Half way through, it's quite a page turner picked up in a shop on Monday afternoon.
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Shadyglade
I'm just coming to the end of Wolf Hall and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't know if I've got the stamina for the others just yet (it is 650 pages) x
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Shadyglade
I'm just coming to the end of Wolf Hall and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't know if I've got the stamina for the others just yet (it is 650 pages) x
;D I know what you mean. I'm reading Pillars of the Earth, and that's over a thousand. :sweatdrop:
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650 - that's a door stop :D
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CLKD I could barely lift it 😀. Shadyglade Pillars of the earth I love that sort of thing, and 1000 pages is impressive. Have you read Antonia Fraser?
I think my next choice might be something a bit lighter (holiday reading) x
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I-spy books then ?
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Starting 'the yellow cross' - it's going to be hard going I fear :-\
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Reminds me of the Derek Tange stories about Minarck theatre and donkeys
Mentioned above: "The 100 year old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. - this has had recent reviews so I need to get a copy. If I remember ::)
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I'm actually reading three books at the moment.
First is Among the Wolves of Court by Lauren Mackay, which is a non fiction book about the Boleyn family.
Second is The Reapers by John Connally, which is a detective thriller with a supernatural twist.
Third is The Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett. This is a book I bought for my husband but am reading first. It's informative and funny and is 'A Neurscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To'
I should be kept busy for sometime. :)
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;D. If you dream you may mix up the threads ::)
I can't remember what I'm reading ......... I know that it's a good story ::)
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;D. If you dream you may mix up the threads ::)
I can't remember what I'm reading ......... I know that it's a good story ::)
Haha ;D, that's all explained in the Idiot Brain book.
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I think I saw that on sale and intended to buy a copy. However :whist:
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I grabbed a book last week "A Foreign Affair - A Passionate Life in Four Languages" - Valerie Barnes. Caught my eye and it's a page turner ....... I was awake for a couple of hours so picked it up. No wonder I'm weary now ::).
I will send it to my friend who was in College with me, we did a shorthand course together but I had no idea that one could do shorthand in other languages.
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Any one found 'Limestone Books' in Settle yet? My neighbour's daughter has taken the plunge to try something she has wanted to do 4 many years - hopefully DH and I will be able to get up there soon!
He is reading 'this is going to hurt' by Adam kay - a real funny page turner. When a book is previewed as gut rolling funny I often don't agree but we have LOL at this one. Adam has written a 2nd, due to be released I think in November. It's on my List 2 Buy ;-)
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No but next time we go up that way will check it out.
Adam Kay has Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas out at the mo saw it in Waterstones.
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Tnx. Will get it for one of my gifts ;) - DH has giggled through the 1st one, usually we don't have the same sense of humour ;D
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I haven't read 'this is going to hurt' but it's on my reading list.
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It's a page turner and not to be read in public unless you want to get funny looks ;D. Eye opening and reiterates that our NHS is on it's knees and wants more money spent!!
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"Loving Olivia" by Liz Astor - a page turner
and "you can't be autistic" by Jenny parkyn - to begin
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I'm reading 'A History of Viking Britain', by Thomas Williams and The Glass Palace, by Amitav Ghosh.
I usually read two books together. One non fiction and one fiction.
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Is the History of Viking Britain good? Sounds like one to put on my library list.
I'm reading 'Oscar, A Life' by Matthew Sturgis. It should keep me going for a while.
JP x
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It's fascinating as the author specialises in this period but it's also a very easy non text booky read.
I would highly recommend it. :)
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Read until 2.30 a.m. :o
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Went to Waterstones today. Managed not to buy a book.
What will power ;D
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That was a wasted journey then ;D: however, did U order any :whist:
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Hi all,
I thought I would share these two books with you. My son bought them for me for Xmas and the are really helpful if you suffer with stress or anxiety. I did not know whether to post in this or the Alternatives section (members aren't interested in alternatives apparently), so I shall post in both. They are:
ZEN, The Art of Simple Living, by Shunmyo Masuno. and
IKIGA, The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.
Both are really useful books for getting a healthy aspect on life and helping you through troubled times.
I got them out today as I had my first panic attack for about 3 years today. Hayho :(
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Oooooooh...I like the sound of IKEGA....things that make ones life worthwhile. I'll make a note of that one.
Just recently I read a book called The clockwork crow - a children's book would you believe!
I needed it.
For a little while it allowed me to believe in magic...another world. It was an escape from this world which I find difficult to cope with at times.
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I know of a bookshop/art gallery for sale if anyone wants a change of career ;-)
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World Book Week?
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I used to dread it when my daughter was in primary school, trying to get her to decide which book character she wanted to dress up as x
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Does she enjoy reading?
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I used to dread it when my daughter was in primary school, trying to get her to decide which book character she wanted to dress up as x
Gosh, yes!! I'm so glad my two are now in Secondary school. Pippi Longstocking was easy, the rest were hell!
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;D
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I also used to hate World Book Day, all the dressing up and the school decided on the theme, could never understand why the children couldn't just take in their favourite book and read a passage out of it - easy!
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Lanterne Rouge was quite heavy so I didn't finish it ;-)
Into Primo Levi - If This is a Man and The Truce ....... DH has The Periodic Table to hand over .....
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Just finished The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell. Best book I've read in ages. it's about 3 people who discover they are the result of the same sperm donor, therefore siblings. I won't say any more in case anybody fancies reading it. I have read so many books where I get bored and struggle to finish but this one kept me gripped the whole way through.
I am going to choose another book to start tonight from the many piles in my bedroom. I am so glad I had so many!
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Oh that's 1 that appeals to me.
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"Surviving the Volcano" - Stanley Williams. A page turner. Why anyone would dare to go into the crater of a volcano .......... but the geological history is interesting and I didn't even understand it at School.
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I don't watch East Enders but found Michael Cashman's book of interest. Now reading "Inge's War" .......... and have another book about the musical family of 7 to read next.
DH is now reading "Surviving the Volcano" ..........
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Just finished "the Switch" by Beth Oleary.
Really enjoyed it, funny and sweet
Jeepers xx
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I'm listening to Audio books.
At the moment it's about the five women Jack The Ripper killed, it goes into detail of all their lives. At the time, they were deemed as being 'common prostitutes' but research has told that they all may not have been. Very interesting, chilling, and you get a real insight into the appalling 1800's.
It's by Hallie Rubenhold.
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I'm also listening to Audible - 'The Dutch House', narrated by Tom Hanks. Purely for that reason. Nice to share the bed with Tom :)
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;D ...........
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Just received "On Writing" by Stephen King from Amazon. It's more of a memoir about where his writing and ideas for his novels come from and some personal stories about his life. Haven't had a chance to get into yet, hopefully this weekend.
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Just finished “the birthday present” by Barbara Vine. Couldn’t put it down!
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Just finished The Beekeeper of Aleppo, the best book I have read in ages.
Fee
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..........who moved to the UK ? leaving everything behind ?
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I’ve just finished reading ‘Troubled Blood’ by Robert Galbraith aka J K Rowling, couldn’t put it down which says it all really. Prior to that I read ‘American Dirt’ and ‘The Dutch House’ both of which I’d recommend 😀
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Yes CLKD, it’s a real roller coaster of a read but quite thought provoking. I bought myself a copy because the waiting list at the library was so long and I got fed up waiting. Then, would you believe it my daughter bought me it for my birthday from Amazon (without knowing I was keen to read it). I now have 2 copies 🤣
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He has been on Country File with Matt I think.
Yesterday's papers read, back to House of Musicians ;)
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I began a book this week:
Stranger in the Shogun's City by Amy Stanley - any1 tried to read it ? :-\. by page 33 I had found inconsistencies which make the story almost impossible 2 understand. Have sent an e-mail to Penguin this afternoon - I don't think the book has every been proof read or edited!
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I tend to read a lot more when I'm stressed, so I'm obviously pretty stressed at the moment. I often have two books on the go but this list is 4 books.
The Secret History of the World - Jonathan Black
Breath - James Nestor
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Gallbraith
The Story of China - Michael Wood
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I tend to read a lot more when I'm stressed, so I'm obviously pretty stressed at the moment. I often have two books on the go but this list is 4 books.
The Secret History of the World - Jonathan Black
Breath - James Nestor
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Gallbraith
The Story of China - Michael Wood
I enjoyed The Cuckoo’s Calling and the rest of the series, but I am JK Rowling fan so I wasn’t surprised.
I listened to it as an audio book so I can plug an earphone in at night. This usually helps me sleep, but with these books I was staying awake to listen ;D
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I loved the Strike TV series Salard. The books are even better.
If you want to help independent book shops during this lockdown, don't forget their website.
https://uk.bookshop.org/
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I'm reading "A Life and a Half" about Peter Cadbury ........ I tried it about 18 months ago but put it down, last night I really got into it. I have one by Dorothy Cadbury ......... again, it will be my 2nd attempt at it. So far it hasn't made me hungry. Much :D
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I caught a programme late last night about a kind of book club - Sarah Cox was chairing it, with Graham Norton and 4 others giving comments. I may well catch up all 5 programmes to see whether there's anything I can put onto my 2 buy list ;-)
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I began a book: "Biracial" this week - interesting view points, basically how humans regardless of 'tribe' are judgemental.
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I can't listen to audio books without dropping off to sleep. I'm an avid crime book reader.
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:thankyou:
I've tried 'The Hedge Across India' twice already, nearly at the end - I so need to know if the hedge still existed in the 1990s ;D
Finished in 3 nights : 'All The Young Men' : set in 1980s/90s Arkansa when AIDS began visiting the populations. 'From Bean to Bar' arrived this morning: A Chocolate Lover's Guide to Britain' ...........
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Just finished Stephen King's latest short story called "Later". It was a fast read and a good story, if you like his short stories as opposed to his mega novels.
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Oh I avoid him, he's creepy :D :-\.
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Ha ha, yes he is! I love the way he writes and his mind is so twisted but in a smart way, if that's possible. ;D
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:o. Does he give you bad dreams?
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When I first started reading his books waaaay back when, the images stuck in my head but I didn't really have bad dreams. I've read almost every book he's written and I'm so used to his storytelling, nothing of his scares me now lol.
I've been reading books recommended by friends over the last year, taking a break from the scary stuff for a bit. :)
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DH likes Sci-fi. Can't be bothered, I have enough in my head anyway ;D
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"I Don't know how she does it" - Allison Pearson - giving me a giggle already 8)
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Did anyone, after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, think about where all those planes landed during the lockdown over US airspace?
I picked up a book: "The Day the World Came to Town" : in a charity shop last week. It's an interesting read.
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Hippy Dinners - really amusing. We've found a new 2nd-hand book outlet in recent weeks: a large box waiting to be browsed.
When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann ......... very involved with lots of co-incidences as she traces her father's journey.
I scanned the shelves and realised that a lot of 'classics' aren't my 'scene'. My sister read Tess of the tubervilles for A-level. I've never opened a copy. I tried Pilgrims Progress last year :o - didn't get by page 5. Tried Catch-22 last week. Oh so involved! what did we do B4 that was written ::)
Sheakespeare - nope. A few Dickens when I was much younger. Enid Blyton but never Beatric Potter.
I don't like poetry. Mum thrived on it.
Which book would you take to your desert island?
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I would take the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. Love Tolkien. And it would last me long time to finish it.
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Penmarric and/or Thorn Birds ;)
Most books come and go here, very few are kept. Though looking at our shelves 1 would wonder .......... ;D
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Oh my goodness. Thorn Birds - that takes me back…jeez, Richard Chamberlain must be well into his 80s now :o
I loved The Famous Five as a girl 👧.
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Secret 7. ;-). All to be found in 2nd-hand book shops.
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"I Married the Klondike" - enthralling. The author went to Dawson as a teacher in 1909 aged 19. I looked on GOOGLE Maps this afternoon, they seem to grow a lot of cannibas up there ;D outside and in poly-tunnels. The area remains devastated by the mining for gold at that time. She talks very little about her schooling but from a social history point of view, there is so much information: clothing, machinery, how they 'lived it up'. Edwardian clothing - not suitable for deep snow/mud/rain ........ and the social hierarchy :-) ;D
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"Stay With Me" by Ayobami Adebayo is a page turner 8)
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I just listened to The Couple on Cedar Close. It was a gripping story for me.
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I can't concentrate on listening and don't have a Kindle.
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I can't concentrate on listening and don't have a Kindle.
I listen online. Sometimes I cannot read due to brain fog so listening to an audiobook is a great way for me to still get to know what a book is about. :)
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I can enjoy a book but couldn't tell anyone about it ..............
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I can enjoy a book but couldn't tell anyone about it ..............
Why couldnt you tell anybody?
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I’m currently enjoying The Lido by Libby Paige. I bet I can guess what the secret book is :)
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I must be missing something as I do not understand this joke. ???
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Whoops - because I can't remember the story etc., nor the author without referring back. Been like that for years ::) - although earlier books; Black Beauty, Heidi, Secret Garden are easier to recall.
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Enid Blytons and The Worst Witch ❤️
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Secret 7 and Famous 5 - Worst Witch went by me.
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Whoops - because I can't remember the story etc., nor the author without referring back. Been like that for years ::) - although earlier books; Black Beauty, Heidi, Secret Garden are easier to recall.
Oh I see! Im so slow and did not understand what you meant.
I also loved the worst witch and Enid Blyton. My favourite was the faraway tree and the wishing chair.
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Not slow at all, it was the way I didn't completely explain my lack of holding information ::)
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The Faraway Tree was just the best!
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The Faraway Tree was just the best!
I loved the magical lands that appeared especially the land of goodies.
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I can’t remember what happened in the books, just that I loved them, aren’t bookshops just magical when you’re a child?! I still love them to this day.
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Whoops - because I can't remember the story etc., nor the author without referring back. Been like that for years ::) - although earlier books; Black Beauty, Heidi, Secret Garden are easier to recall.
I’m like this too. I can read a novel and really enjoy it in the moment, but once I’ve moved on to another story, I mostly forget the title name and plot of the one I read a couple of books ago.
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I’m reading Where The Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens at the moment. It started well, but the second half of the book has become a bit tedious and ploddy. Not enough that I would abandon it but I’m starting to feel that I need to get to the end now.
I Andy re-reading the Harry Potter books. Recently took my 86 year old mum to Warner Studios, as she’s a big fan. I really enjoyed the books first time round, and always thought how much I would have loved them if they’d been around when I was a kid.
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I've just finished reading Dr Finlay's case book and I've also just finished reading The Salt Path.
I'm reading call the midwife at the moment.
I also love a good murder mystery, preferably Agatha xxx
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I tried "Where the Crawdads Sing" and didn't get by the first 5 pages ::)
Dr Finlay's Case Book was in Bl/white on TV when I was a kid :D
We have 2nd hand book shops all around us. Astley Books have a good cafe, lots of wood burning stoves and it can be a whole day out for us.
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I loved Dr finlays case book xxx
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I’ve finished reading Bombshell. Very intriguing.
It’s about Marilyn Monroe. And the controversy around her death.
I’m getting Miriam Margolyes new book for when I’m on holiday.
That should be a laugh. ;D
That woman cracks me up! ;D
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I caved and got Stephen King's latest, Fairy Tale. It's been sitting on my bookshelf for 3 weeks and I haven't found enough time to sit down and start it.
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Interesting and eloquent book - "Everyone versus Racism", Patrick Hutchinson. A letter to my Children.
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I note in Davina McCall's book: "Menopausing" : that there is no reference to MM. :-\. About to begin reading said book. Any1 else tried it?
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I note in Davina McCall's book: "Menopausing" : that there is no reference to MM. :-\. About to begin reading said book. Any1 else tried it?
Been looking at getting it. Please let us know what it’s like.
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I found it of interest: a dip in and out book. Skimmed through it to find out how it 'works', the section of hair loss is worth reading.
It will probably turn up on charity shop shelves ;-).
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Picked up fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop care recently, a real page turner thus far and a giggle.
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Picked up fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop care recently, a real page turner thus far and a giggle.
I remember the film being advertised. I had no idea it was a book. It is lovely you are enjoying it. :)
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First published in 1987 and re-published recently by popular demand. 8)
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First published in 1987 and re-published recently by popular demand. 8)
Oh wow, I did not realise. :)
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I love Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie novels; well written, engrossing, great characters and always a twist. Can't wait for the next one.
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I love Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie novels; well written, engrossing, great characters and always engrossing. Can't wait for the next one.
I just looked them up. They sound good. I hope the new one is released soon. :)
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I randomly picked up a book in the library. Sara Sheridan is the writer and it was one of her 'Mirabelle Bevan' (historical-mystery-with-strong-female-lead) books. Perfect for lounging in the garden with a Campari so I shall be looking for more in the series.
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What no soda ;D - what's Campari when it's up and dressed ?
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Kamin Mohammadi - her 1st book "The Cypress Tree - a Love Letter to Iran" followed by Bella Figura, about her life in Florence, having fled a busy lift in London . A page turner for me as well as having recipes which I hope DH will take up. ;) ;D
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I'm just about finished Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.
Not my usual crime fiction but have thoroughly enjoyed it. A fantasy type book full of magical beings trying to reignite their powers and a ruthless king trying to wipe out all magic.
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Oh, not heard of this author, will keep a look out. I love a bit of otherworldly stuff. I keep going back to J R Ward to a both of vampire good vs evil.
I only invest in books if I love the characters!
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Oh, not heard of this author, will keep a look out. I love a bit of otherworldly stuff. I keep going back to J R Ward to a both of vampire good vs evil.
I only invest in books if I love the characters!
Oh I'll check out JR Ward too :)
If you like vampires have you tried Rachel Caine - The Morganville Vampires series? It's YA and I liked them. Easy read and some good characters, especially the old vampire who wears bunny slippers ;D
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Sounds like my kind of vampire!! I'll look to her too, thanks.
Terry Pratchett always had amazing characters too, I still dip into his stuff now and then. I also read a bit of crime, bloodier the better, but the fantasy books can be a bit lighter when concentration is low. I thinking them as cleansing the mind before a crime\killer book. Some of Christine Feehans books oven delve into shape shifters too. God I love books!!
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Sounds like my kind of vampire!! I'll look to her too, thanks.
Terry Pratchett always had amazing characters too, I still dip into his stuff now and then. I also read a bit of crime, bloodier the better, but the fantasy books can be a bit lighter when concentration is low. I thinking them as cleansing the mind before a crime\killer book. Some of Christine Feehans books oven delve into shape shifters too. God I love books!!
Excellent I'll check out Christine Feehan too.
Easy crime reads by D K Hood - Jenna Alton and Dave Kane series, can be quite graphic plus there's the personal lives of regular characters running through the series too which I quite like.
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This week I've read a novel which kept me engrossed: however, too many people and I couldn't keep up with the story line so have no idea what I've read :-\
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This week I've read a novel which kept me engrossed: however, too many people and I couldn't keep up with the story line so have no idea what I've read :-\
I get confused when books have too many characters too. There is too much to keep up with.
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This concerned a family tree down the ages with multiple possibilities as to who sired which child ....... I was lost by the 2nd chapter ::). I won't attempt it again.
I'm re-reading The Cypress Tree and her sequel about the years in Florence. Karin Marnadi {sp}. As well as a book about early years in Rhodesia B4 it was Zimbabwe.
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This concerned a family tree down the ages with multiple possibilities as to who sired which child ....... I was lost by the 2nd chapter ::). I won't attempt it again.
I'm re-reading The Cypress Tree and her sequel about the years in Florence. Karin Marnadi {sp}. As well as a book about early years in Rhodesia B4 it was Zimbabwe.
That would have confused me so much! Nice to have a book you can re-read. :)
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I am now re-reading the Balkan Trilogy by Olivia Manning. It's so evocative and I almost feel as if I am there with the characters.
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I am now re-reading the Balkan Trilogy by Olivia Manning. It's so evocative and I almost feel as if I am there with the characters.
That is a wonderful feeling. :)
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"jobs for the Girls" - a good read - off to make a new thread ;-)
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"Letters from the Suitcase" by Rosheen and Cal Finnegan - lots of WWII information that 1 wouldn't find in a history book as its person to David Francis. A page turner. Suitable for 15+ with an interest in what kept people in touch with each other during difficult times.
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I really really REALLY want Barbra Streisand's new book.
I'll have to drop some hints. :whist:
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I'm going 2 B dropping hints too ;-). - although apparently Barbra didn't have 'much fun' :-\
And Cliff Richard has a new book ...... and LP ........
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Does any1 watch Between the Covers, 7.30 p.m. BBC2? I have wondered if any of those discussed would be interesting ......... then I forget to look at the list on the website!
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Between the Covers again 8)
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What are you not going to read this week ;D
Taz x
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;D - Noddy books, Secret7 and Famous5 ...........
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;D - Noddy books, Secret7 and Famous5 ...........
;D ;D
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That's lowered the tone to our level then :lol:
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When U choose 'Pringles' from the shelf, do U think of them as crisps or cake ? [bear with me on this]
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Crisps
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Tnx. DH is reading Chris van Tulekan's book about how we have been drawn into ultra processed foods. Apparently in the UK cake is VAT excempt, other crisps etc. aren't ::). Most crisps are reconstituted from potatoes ......... some are so full of 'additives' that they melt in the mouth so fast that we crave more and ignore the full-up signs as the gut can't keep up :o ....... the book is too complex and scientific for me to follow, however, DH is loving it . ;D
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Sounds interesting
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It's certainly been an eye-opener :D
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Any1 understand the expression 'plush worker' ? I'm reading a book about a family in the weaving industry in Oxfordshire and 'plush' is mentioned. The nearest I can find is a type of velvet.
Chris' book has covered lots of ways that the food industry entices buyers to become addicted to foods by denying the gut what it expects: by putting in sugar substitutes which the body wants to use, but doesn't get the 'hit' that it expects, the person then eats something sugary to satisfy the expectations = weight gain.