ReikiAnge Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Does anyone else have about five seven books on the go? I'm part way through reading: Bringing Light to Shadow Animal Reiki The Well Connected Dog The Secret Marley & Me Four Paws, Five Directions and one of the Faraway Tree books I think that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Does anyone else have about five seven books on the go? Yes, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I recall loving the book (National Velvet) and whilst I liked the film, it was a bit schmaltzy and lacking substance but having said that, I love books but seldom enjoy films. Books are sooooooooo much better than films. If I have read a book and then watch the film I'm always really disappointed. Does anyone else have about five seven books on the go? I try to stick to three at the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanu Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Wasting Police Time - written by a real copper about how frustrating it is to be a modern police officer. Recommended reading for anyone that thinks the police should be out catching real criminals rather than dealing with petty incidents. (you do know that the police officers agree with you right? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) I adore Barbara Erskine, she is brilliant and really makes her books come alive. Her first book I read a few years ago (Lady of Hay) and couldn't put it down! Ooh I read Lady of Hay years ago. I still have the book. Might read it again when I've finished this series I'm in the middle of. I'll have to see what other things I can find of hers. A similar type of book to that is To Sleep No More by Dinah Lampitt. Very good read. Not sure if it's still in print though. Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley is another you can't put down. I keep meaning to buy others by her. I also read a lot of Robert Rankin. A lot funnier than Tom Holt although his are still ok. I've just finished Tetrarch, which as usual left everything on a cliffhanger so am now starting the next one Alchemist. (Can't remember if he's spelt it like that or not). If you like fantasy type novels The Redemption of Althalus is a goodun. I read all sorts of books but tend to lean more towards fantasy and comedy. Edited September 29, 2007 by Jacobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackin Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Like ericc I was reading phil richman,s new book.Just love his main charactor merrily watkins a hereford lady vicar who is also an exorist very eerie thrillers.Made me look at hereford in a different way. Excellent books when you get used to his style.I have them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydaisy Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I am reading the new novel by Lionel Shriver. Its very good, about a woman who may/may not start an affair, and how her life would be if she did/didnt. Cant remember the name, but something to do with birthdays. If you hav'nt read "We need to talk about Kevin" (same author) I REALLY reccommend it. It is the most powerful book I have read for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mum Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Am re-reading Rebecca Shaw's 'Village Gossip' - am in need of some solid comfort at the moment & this is easy reading with a high feelgood factor. If I had my copy of Precious Time by Erica James I would be re-reading that as it is one of my favourites. Would be delighted to hear any recommendations from others as I'm always trying to expand my range. Stephen King/James Herbert are favourites but rub shoulders with many others on my book shelves. What can be nicer than a Staffie by your feet, cat on your lap, big glass of wine, a good book and a large cheese sarnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsmazza Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I'm a huge fan of Karin Slaughter's crimebooks. She's pretty similar in style to Kathy Reichs and demands a pretty strong stomach, but very good. Her last one Triptych was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Still Harry Potter......bet ya im reading it at Xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Still Harry Potter......bet ya im reading it at Xmas Don't tell us what happens cos I haven't read it yet. Hope it's a goodun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Its only the 4th book im reading so I think im slightly behind everyone else Dont you be telling me what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisaann Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Phew! Finally I have finished reading my Peter Kay biog after months and months. I only kept going with it as someone brought it for me. I have to say I was really dissapointed with it. I have now just started reading Dale Wintons biog and it has me interested from the start. I'm only reading biog's at the mo as I want to see if they are as bad/good as the newspapers make out them to be. The very worst biog I started to read and soon threw in the bin was Micheal Barrymoore's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo P Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Has anyone read 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night' by Mark Haddon? It's the most fantastic book - one of the best I've ever read Here's the blurb Like any good suspense novel, Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time wastes no time getting into the thick of action. On the very first page, fifteen-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone, the novel's protagonist discovers the corpse of his neighbor's dog impaled by a pitchfork. The incident acts as a catalyst, setting Christopher on a quest-inspired by his favorite character Sherlock Holmes-to find out who is responsible for the gruesome crime. Christopher, though, is not the kind of run-of-the-mill precocious young detective we all remember reading about as kids. Rather, Christopher suffers from a fairly intense autism, an affliction that seriously effects the way he comes to research the case, the way he interprets the information he uncovers, and ultimately how that information is passed on to the reader. Christopher's autism is also what sets Haddon's novel apart from those other young detective novels, as the focus of the story is much less about who killed the dog, and much more about the way Christopher goes about uncovering who is responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i am awaiting hubbys return from spain so i can nick his in flight reading which is piers morgans noo book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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