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StarsOfCCTV
19-08-2009, 18:29
I'm reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson (sp?). Brilliantly written and interesting, I'd recommend it to anyone even though I'm only 200 pages in.
Dutchgirl
19-08-2009, 21:29
Stieg Larsson: Millenium trilogy. Awesome!!
Stieg Larsson: Millenium trilogy. Awesome!!
Charlaine Harris. Dead until dark
is really good!
GossipGirl
22-08-2009, 13:30
Re-reading the time travellers wife
Ive just finished reading My sisters keeper.
Its sooo sad and the ending really shocked me! :( although thats good cos I though it would be something really predictable
StarsOfCCTV
22-08-2009, 23:38
Have you seen the movie of My Sister's Keeper?
I agree with you about the ending.
No I havent but I need to now
Ive got The Time Travelers wife :D
So im gonna start reading that
Kirsty :]
29-08-2009, 01:37
I bought My Sister's Keeper, started reading it today, I'm liking it so far :)
I want to do the whle "read the book and then see the film" thing, so I can compare them :)
;679125']I bought My Sister's Keeper, started reading it today, I'm liking it so far :)
I want to do the whle "read the book and then see the film" thing, so I can compare them :)
Im doing the same :)
Ive read my sisters keeper, I just need to watch the film now and Ive started reading the Time Travelers wife so I can see the film next week
Ive finished the Time Travelers wife, really good book :) But quite sad as well
Ive just finished Paula Spencer. It was really good.
Seems to take me ages to read books, i just dont seem to have the time, or sometimes i can finish them in a day, i have a long coach trip soon so i need a few for that.
Im about to start Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
Yeah I know I am like 20 years behind everyone else but I have only started to read Harry Potter books (got a deal, all 7 books in a presentation box for 30 euro) .. and I love them.. Can't wait for Charley to start reading them...
*-Rooney-*
18-09-2009, 10:19
im reading twillight, ive saw the movie but the book is more detailed
angel_eyes87
18-09-2009, 10:41
I am also reading Twilight, it is so different to the movie and makes the movie look terrible. Twilight the book is so much better than the Film.
*-Rooney-*
18-09-2009, 10:44
im looking forward to new moon coming out but im not sure whether to read the book before the movire or after lol
Quick question..is 8 years old to young to read harry potter? My daughter Charley just turned 8 but she reads at an age 12 level (she is currently reading the grimms fairytale book), Is Potter to dark for her to read at this age?
*-Rooney-*
18-09-2009, 10:46
i dunno never read any of them sorry
Quick question..is 8 years old to young to read harry potter? My daughter Charley just turned 8 but she reads at an age 12 level (she is currently reading the grimms fairytale book), Is Potter to dark for her to read at this age?
I don't think she is too young, I think the books are well written for children, let her try the first story where nothing really bad happens and see whether she likes the book and how she feels about it. :)
i dunno never read any of them sorry
I thought I was the only one who hasn't so I started reading them :lol:
Quick question..is 8 years old to young to read harry potter? My daughter Charley just turned 8 but she reads at an age 12 level (she is currently reading the grimms fairytale book), Is Potter to dark for her to read at this age?
I dont think its too young, I had friends that read them at that age
im looking forward to new moon coming out but im not sure whether to read the book before the movire or after lol
You see by the time twilight came out on film I had read all the 4 books anyway, and I prefered reading the books first, I just love them :D :heart:
angel_eyes87
18-09-2009, 12:20
I reckon I will get through New Moon and have started on Eclipse by the time the film comes out, but so far the book is amazing.
I read the first few HP books to my boys at bedtime. My youngest had read all the published ones by the time he was 8, and he was fighting me for the delivery of the newly published ones by the time The Order of the Pheonix was published when he was 8 and a half.
The first few books (at least) won the Smarties Gold Award for fiction for ages 9-11.
Charley should have no problems.
(My elder son only ever read the first two, he just wasn't that interested).
I reckon I will get through New Moon and have started on Eclipse by the time the film comes out, but so far the book is amazing.
I read New Moon quick for obvious reasons :p
Chloe O'brien
19-09-2009, 01:37
I read all the HP books to Marley first then she read the first three on her own. Marley reads every night. A good tip Shiv is to read the book with her to help her understand what is going on as the films leave so much out. Then when she starts to feel more confident let her read the books by herself.
angel_eyes87
22-09-2009, 22:41
Just finished New Moon and found it amazing, I hope the movie lives up to the book, but from the trailers I reckon it will live upto the book.
*-Rooney-*
22-09-2009, 23:14
Do you know if there are plans for 4 movies in the twilight saga to mirror the books
angel_eyes87
22-09-2009, 23:17
Aparantly it was made official months ago, unsure were I read that, but I know they are in the middle of filming Eclipse, so I reckon there is going to be a 4th.
Dutchgirl
23-09-2009, 08:11
Quick question..is 8 years old to young to read harry potter? My daughter Charley just turned 8 but she reads at an age 12 level (she is currently reading the grimms fairytale book), Is Potter to dark for her to read at this age?
I dont think its too young, I had friends that read them at that age
As a teacher I would yes. But you should consider your childs fantasy. If she is easily frightened than do not let her read them. I thought book 2 was rather scary myself. My husband was away during week nights and reading it in bed by myself was a bit scary. And yes I get spooked quiet easily.
I really need something to read, any suggestions?
Chloe O'brien
30-06-2010, 23:48
I'm reading the Mark Billingham Thorne books they're a bit like Rebus if yout like crime dramas.
I'm reading the Mark Billingham Thorne books they're a bit like Rebus if yout like crime dramas.
Brilliant set of books. I love the one with the light bulb on the front cover, can't remember what it's called.
Chloe O'brien
01-07-2010, 00:15
I'm reading his new one at the moment blood lines. I only started reading them because I heard that one of my fav actors David Morrissey is playing Thorne on sky1 this year so I'd thougt I'd check out the books and I love them.
Thanks for the suggestion. I love the Rebus books, so these sound great.
Just wanted to let everyone know about Project Gutenberg - a website where you can download hundreds of free ebooks whose copyrights have expired:
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
I'm currently reading Jane Austen's Persuasion. I'm using the "read online" feature 'cos I'm not sure what format to download.
There's also taking books available.
I'm stuck between reading The Time Traveller's wife or My sister's keeper again. hahaa.
time travellers wife is one of my favourites! but i find it awful confusing.
Im reading frankie boyles autobiography and going to start twilight, i havent read it yet, seen the first film but my little sister wants me to read it as she says its better. plus i have time to read on the train travellinjg to work.
Ive just finished colleen nolans autobiography.
moonstorm
07-07-2010, 10:16
I loved Frankie Boyle's autobiography, especially since he grew up near me and I knew a few people in the book.
Kirsty :]
16-07-2010, 14:37
I'm reading Where Rainbows End. I started it last night, and picked it straight up again this morning, I am loving it! Wanted to read it for years! Just sorry I didn't read it sooner!
tammyy2j
16-07-2010, 15:34
Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern
Chloe O'brien
17-07-2010, 00:39
;722564']I'm reading Where Rainbows End. I started it last night, and picked it straight up again this morning, I am loving it! Wanted to read it for years! Just sorry I didn't read it sooner!
Kirsty I loved that book. It's my favourite Ceclia Aherne book.
Over the summer, I read the sequel to "Pillars of the earth" by Ken Follett called "world without end" and I couldn't put it down..there is around 1300 pages and I read it in 5 days.. amazing book!!! (you don't have to read the first one to enjoy the second, they are set 200 years apart)
I read both those books years ago. I can't remember much about them now, except that I really enjoyed them.
;722564']I'm reading Where Rainbows End. I started it last night, and picked it straight up again this morning, I am loving it! Wanted to read it for years! Just sorry I didn't read it sooner!
I rememeber reading that a few years ago now, I loved it :D
I've downloaded Amazon's Kindle for PC (available on the kindle section of Amazon) and I'm reading Blood, Sweat and Tea by Tom Reynolds. It was free, as are many other kindle books. It's about a guy who works for the London Ambulance Service and he blogs about his days. Its quite interesting if you're into that sort of thing.
Kirsty :]
23-07-2010, 12:30
I finished reading Where Rainbows End... I am in love with that book!!! I want that book to be my life! It was soooo good!
Chloe O'brien
31-07-2010, 02:13
;723261']I finished reading Where Rainbows End... I am in love with that book!!! I want that book to be my life! It was soooo good!
It was brilliant Kirsty. I felt lost when I finished it.
I thought id restart this thread again, with it being nearly xmas people tend to get new books and things.
I have to exams at uni left this week and then i can start reading proper books again! i cant wait. I started Cal recently and im really looking forward to carrying on with that.
Just recently I finished "to kill a mockingbird" which I really enjoyed..
I must read that again, when its not in a school setting! I always hated all books i studied at school, to kill a mockingbird being one of them. You dont appreciate them when your forced to read and analyse them, well i didnt anyway! i saw it recently at the lowry on stage so it would be interesting to see how i ofund it reading it on my own accord. The same thing happened when i re read catcher and the rye, which was the last book i read.
That is what happened with me and Wuthering Heights.. I hated it at school as I had to dissect it and all that but a few years after leaving school I picked it back up and read it and it is now one of my all time favourite books
Chloe O'brien
14-12-2010, 10:25
I haven't read a book since I finished Mark Billingham's Thorne book. I'll need to get another one.
I need to get a new book too.. I am looking for Ken Follett "Fall of the Giants" and James Herbert "Ash".... hint hint Santa.. you can put them in the glove box of my ferrari that contains Josh Holloway, Matt Cardle and Sebastien Vettel
Chloe O'brien
14-12-2010, 10:41
Could you not talk about Matt and Sebastian in the same sentence. I can't concentrate as it is. Do you remember that budwiser advert with the girl on Malibu beach and a guy pulls up on a motor bike with the song "More than a feeling playing" I'm that girl and Matt and Sebby are heading my way.
Nearly finished JUMP by Jilly Cooper, another novel of the Riders, Polo, Rivals genre, if you like those, you will like this one too :)
moonstorm
14-12-2010, 13:15
Oh I loved Jump Perdy. It is like meeting an old friend when you read one of her books.
I've read three books in the past month. I' hoping I've gotten out of my funk and am able to read again.
Prozac Nation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prozac_Nation)
I read this hoping to find some deeper understand about my depression but it was mainly self-indulgent twaddle that wandered off on endless rambles. Some parts of the book were brilliant, the last 50 pages had me gripped. But I just didn't empathise with the author at all and I don't think I related to the story at all in any way. Having read the wiki page, it apparently polarised the critics. Even from the stand point of having severe depression and not being able to pull myself out of it, I still couldn't feel what she was describing or relate to any of her behaviour.
The Fry Chronicles (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fry-Chronicles-Stephen/dp/0718154835)
I read Stephen Fry's first autobiography (~1999) a few months ago and I really enjoyed it so I bought the follow up which came out in September. I adore Stephen Fry, partly because he is so open and honest and also because he's made a success of his life whilst having cyclothymia.The second book is mainly about the time after leaving prison, getting into Cambridge and his early acting career. I highly recommend this book if you like Stephen or even if you don't. It has lots of colour plates of his early years in acting, many with the delectable Hugh Laurie. It ends on the cliffhanger of his cocaine addiction, which I didn't know about. It's just a page at the end of the book where he says something about trying cocaine for the first time and using quite often, which is a story for another time... I'm hoping this will be discussed in more detail in a third book, hopefully not too far in the future.
Wasted (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wasted-Mark-Johnson/dp/0751539732/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294085630&sr=1-3)
I read this book in two days and I really recommend it. It's one of the best autobiographies I've ever read. Its about a guy who grew up in an abusive home, developed an addiction to drugs, ended up on the streets then got his life back after about five attempts at rehab. He now works for the Probation service advising them on young offenders and how to stop re-offending. The book is very graphic in places and is shocking too. For example, he tells about the time he got high in the back seat of his car whilst his two year old son was strapped into the front seat and how he was sexually abused by a friend at the age of 7 and became sexually precocious. This is a must read for anyone interested in drug addiction, offending, homelessness or those autobiographies about abused children. Its made me view homeless people in a different light.
My next book is Crack House (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crack-House-Harry-Keeble/dp/1847391524/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294086235&sr=1-1) then its back to fiction for a while.
I finished Crack House last night. Its a good book, easy to read and very interesting.
Next book is Genesis by Karin Slaughter. I must have read this book before as the spine is creased but I can't remember anything about it. Its a long book compared to my recent reads (~350 to 550).
I've also downloaded the Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia audio books on to my ipod so I'm listening to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the moment.
parkerman
09-01-2011, 13:37
Nearly finished JUMP by Jilly Cooper, another novel of the Riders, Polo, Rivals genre, if you like those, you will like this one too :)
Haven't read any other good books lately have you, Perdy?
Just asking....
Haven't read any other good books lately have you, Perdy?
Just asking....
I operate a queuing system on my book shelf. There's at least eight books waiting to be read. Once I've gotten through them it'll be time to go back to non-fiction so I'll read your book. I'll let you know when I've got it and what I think of it.
Haven't read any other good books lately have you, Perdy?
Just asking....
I have indeed, something about Colonnades and what is behind them. Very recommendable :)
I have indeed, something about Colonnades and what is behind them. Very recommendable :)
Have you read the book Perdy?
Have you read the book Perdy?
Yes, I have, and a great read it is too, well written and the photos explain a lot if you have never been to the BM, like I have. Something I intend to do now :)
I have been to the British Museum in the summer but it was a rushed visit. The mummies exhibition was good. I think this book is going to be bumped up to #1 in the queue.
ive finished Cal so once my exams are out of the way im in need of a new book to read, my sister keeps telling me to read pride and prejudice because ive only ever seen the tv adaptions and i never did it in school
My partner got me an e-reader for Christmas and downloaded a load of free classics which I am merrily making my way through.. have read Wuthering Heights (for the millionth time), Oliver Twist, a Christmas Carol and currently in the middle of the Wizard of Oz... loads more classic to read before I start buying new ones
whats the e-reader like Siobhan?
whats the e-reader like Siobhan?
The one I have it pretty cool.. it is not a Kindle.. it has mp3 player, photo editor and you can upload most documents including word and excel so you can work on documents anywhere. Easy to charge and upload (basically just paste what you need across).. it is call WiseReader Hanvon N518 and apparently it is the only one that allows you to edit, highlight and underline stuff (only in non epub format)
I love it
Just finished reading Dan Brown The Lost Symbol one of my faviorite writers, the Robert Langdon series is excellent
Just finished reading Dan Brown The Lost Symbol one of my faviorite writers, the Robert Langdon series is excellent
Yes, I have several Dan Brown books, like them all :)
Just finished reading Dan Brown The Lost Symbol one of my faviorite writers, the Robert Langdon series is excellent
That's on my bookshelf to read.
I've finished Genesis by Karin Slaughter, one of my favourite authors. Its a brilliant read, I couldn't put it down.
Not sure what the next book is, can't see the bookshelf from my position in bed.
Yes, I have several Dan Brown books, like them all :)
I read the Lost Symbol last November, I got it for my birthday from my sons. Hubby was reading it over the Christmas hols and left it at the hotel when he had only a few pages left to go.
My book club started up again last night, and the first book we are going to read is Room by Emma Donoghue. It is the story of a girl kept as a prisoner for years in an adapted garden shed, she has her captors son and the story is narrated by five year old Jack. I started it this morning and it reads well - the reviews have been terrific, too.
I am also reading about the 1916 uprising in Ireland, and some Keats poems as background to an essay I have to write on the invention of tradition in Ireland.
As you know I got an e-reader for christmas.. it is really good and I did find a site with pdf books but I am wondering if anyone can recommend where I can get epub books? Is kindle epub or something different.. appreciate your help on this as the pdf site I use, although good, doesn't have a certain book I am looking for...
Failing that.. anyone know where I can get pfd or epub S.E Hinton The outsiders book?
As you know I got an e-reader for christmas.. it is really good and I did find a site with pdf books but I am wondering if anyone can recommend where I can get epub books? Is kindle epub or something different.. appreciate your help on this as the pdf site I use, although good, doesn't have a certain book I am looking for...
Failing that.. anyone know where I can get pfd or epub S.E Hinton The outsiders book?
There's a great piece of free software that I use called Calibre http://calibre-ebook.com/ which will convert ebooks to different formats. I've recently used it to convert pdfs to epub very successfully. There were some errors but I'm not sure if they were in the original pdf or not.
Kindle books are in the mobi format, and Calibre will convert to this as well.
It will also sync to your ebook reader.
It probably won't work if the books you want to convert have DRM on them though :(
Im rereading Harry Potter and the philosiphers stone! Its taking me back to my childhood!
Im rereading Harry Potter and the philosiphers stone! Its taking me back to my childhood!
I reread them all recently and love them all over again.. I am currently reading the IBM Centinal book at the moment.. it is really good.. they don't shy away from their mess ups over the years
thats what the plan is, i dont think itll be long till i finish it, theres something about the books that you dont get from the films!
Sounds interesting th eIBM book.
really good book Katy.. enjoyed it
Does anyone have harry potter and the order of the phoenix as ePub? I downloaded them all but that one was a fake.. really gutted
no sorry, im still yet to purchase an ereader so still on thebukly books!
Im working through them at a rate of knots! can just readone chapter. up to Azkaban now.
Im busy reading the Hunger games.
I've just finished reading the first one and I have to say I cant stop reading them and will soon need something else to read as I go on holiday in 4 weeks time, any thoughts?
annette_tr9
03-07-2012, 07:52
Im busy reading the Hunger games.
I've just finished reading the first one and I have to say I cant stop reading them and will soon need something else to read as I go on holiday in 4 weeks time, any thoughts?
have you tried the house of night series, they are really good..........
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=house+of+night&x=0&y=0
Chloe O'brien
06-07-2012, 23:03
Despite myself I succumbed to the temptation of downloading the 50 Shades Trilogy for my kindle. I was supposed to be saving them for my holidays but I could wait to see what all the hype was about and I've read them twice :eek: What can I say it's not a classic but it's easy on the brain, really predictable you know what's going to happen but it's not that bad.
Despite myself I succumbed to the temptation of downloading the 50 Shades Trilogy for my kindle. I was supposed to be saving them for my holidays but I could wait to see what all the hype was about and I've read them twice :eek: What can I say it's not a classic but it's easy on the brain, really predictable you know what's going to happen but it's not that bad.
Yes all the hype is making me want to read this as well
And since I'm currently single and not getting any need some enjoyment :p
it is really any good or just hype???
I read "Top Gear: The Alternative Highway Code"... very funny.. will keep it in my glove box for future reference
Dutchgirl
11-07-2012, 08:43
I still like the real thing. I'm into holding a book and turning pages....
Just bought second book of Discovery of Witches, the first one was so good!
Dutchgirl
11-07-2012, 08:43
I still like the real thing. I'm into holding a book and turning pages....
Just bought second book of Discovery of Witches, the first one was so good!
Kirsty :]
16-07-2012, 15:39
I'm on the 50 Shades bandwagon. I'm not fussed on her writing, she's very repetitive with her words, but I love the story, even the filth is doing my head in now. I'm on the last book :)
Chloe O'brien
22-07-2012, 21:30
;778847']I'm on the 50 Shades bandwagon. I'm not fussed on her writing, she's very repetitive with her words, but I love the story, even the filth is doing my head in now. I'm on the last book :)
Well I'm off to Gran Canaria next weekend and Mr Grey is coming with me. A girl at work is just back from holiday and she said almost every female was reading a copy of it. At least I can hide behind my kindle and pretend that I'm reading something else :D
Chloe O'brien
22-07-2012, 21:30
;778847']I'm on the 50 Shades bandwagon. I'm not fussed on her writing, she's very repetitive with her words, but I love the story, even the filth is doing my head in now. I'm on the last book :)
Well I'm off to Gran Canaria next weekend and Mr Grey is coming with me. A girl at work is just back from holiday and she said almost every female was reading a copy of it. At least I can hide behind my kindle and pretend that I'm reading something else :D As there is a lot of hype on who would play Christian and Ana in the film. I'm hoping for Ryan Gosling and Emma Watson.
RichLars
25-09-2012, 16:13
I´m not the reading-type, but my wife is currently reading the hunger games triology and "50 shades of grey".
She recommends them to everyone.
But i´m definitely not reading "50 shades of grey"!
RichLars
25-09-2012, 16:13
I´m not the reading-type, but my wife is currently reading the hunger games triology and "50 shades of grey".
She recommends them to everyone.
But i´m definitely not reading "50 shades of grey"!
Finally bought an ereader. i love it.
read hunger games 1, the lucky one and the last song both nicholas sparks and maeve binchy minding frankie since i invested.
Finally bought an ereader. i love it.
read hunger games 1, the lucky one and the last song both nicholas sparks and maeve binchy minding frankie since i invested.
moonstorm
28-09-2012, 08:35
Ah Minding Frankie is a lovely book Katy, hope you enjoy it.
I have recently finished reading the 50 Shades, was ok but all in all I have read far better books
moonstorm
28-09-2012, 09:49
I wasted 10 days of my life reading those 50 Shades books, I only read them cos the girl at work made me as she wanted to discuss them (and swoon over Mr Grey). By the last I I was speed reading and skipping pages!
I read 4 pages of book two (it was on amazon look inside link) and I couldn't bring myself to read anymore.. I thought it was drivel.. will not buy 50 shades. On the other hand, can't wait for Ken Follett's next book
need a new book!! any suggestions??
need a new book!! any suggestions??
Eye of the needle- Ken Follett... Or start reading his Century Trilogy (Fall of Giant, winter of the world).. well worth it
need a new book!! any suggestions??
Eye of the needle- Ken Follett... Or start reading his Century Trilogy (Fall of Giant, winter of the world).. well worth it
DaVeyWaVey
20-03-2015, 08:30
I'm reading A Trick of The Mind by Penny Hancock. I only got it from the Amazon kindle store as it was just 99p. It has a bit of a daft plotline, but it's an addictive read so far and I've been quite gripped. I'm nearly halfway through and I only started the book yesterday.
Anyone got any other recommendations?
DaVeyWaVey
20-03-2015, 08:30
I'm reading A Trick of The Mind by Penny Hancock. I only got it from the Amazon kindle store as it was just 99p. It has a bit of a daft plotline, but it's an addictive read so far and I've been quite gripped. I'm nearly halfway through and I only started the book yesterday.
Anyone got any other recommendations?
parkerman
20-03-2015, 09:15
I would highly recommend a new book called Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs......:D
DaVeyWaVey
20-03-2015, 17:05
I would highly recommend a new book called Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs......:D
Been reading the how is your day thread and I understand this is your book that has recently been published? I'll buy it next and give it a read :)
I'm into autobiographies at the moment. Currently reading Pam St Clement's. If I didn't have a low enough opinion of Bryan Kirkwood already :eek:
Finished gone girl... disappointed with the ending. Both maze runner and divergent series are excellent
parkerman
21-03-2015, 00:12
Thank you, Davey. I hope you like it. :)
Welcome back Davey...long time!!
I'm re reading where rainbows end. I love it. I really wanted to read it again after seeing love Rosie the film.
Going to start insurgent next
Welcome back Davey...long time!!
I'm re reading where rainbows end. I love it. I really wanted to read it again after seeing love Rosie the film.
Going to start insurgent next
Finished gone girl... disappointed with the ending.
I read Gone Girl recently too and I agree about the silly ending. I enjoyed it up until then though, and I thought the film was a very good adaptation.
DaVeyWaVey
22-03-2015, 14:43
I'm into autobiographies at the moment. Currently reading Pam St Clement's. If I didn't have a low enough opinion of Bryan Kirkwood already :eek:
I'm really tempted to read that, I've heard a lot about that. Didn't Pam only request a break from the show, but Kirkwood decided to kill her off instead? I bet that section of the book is really interesting.
Welcome back Davey...long time!!
I'm re reading where rainbows end. I love it. I really wanted to read it again after seeing love Rosie the film.
Going to start insurgent next
Thanks Katy :) it's nice to be back, good to see you still here and posting.
After I read the Hunger Games, my daughter got me reading Divergent Series and the Maze Runner series.. I was looking for others like this and found a series called Matched (have them ordered) but on reading the reviews everyone was mentioning The Giver so I got those books
Didn't realise this was written in 1993, years before the dystopian hype.. Amazing series.. loved all 4 books and they are not very long. Recommending reading them
I feel somewhat bad but all I seem to read is SoapBoards posts and spoilers :o http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/multiple-smileys/smileys-multiple-smileys-991245.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
I feel somewhat bad but all I seem to read is SoapBoards posts and spoilers :o http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/multiple-smileys/smileys-multiple-smileys-991245.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
I've been an avid reader since a very early age, but must admit I now spend most of my free time browsing the internet (mainly Soapboards of course :D). I haven't read a book since parkerman's latest a good few months ago now. I wonder if my brain is rotting? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-ashamed001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I've been an avid reader since a very early age, but must admit I now spend most of my free time browsing the internet (mainly Soapboards of course :D). I haven't read a book since parkerman's latest a good few months ago now. I wonder if my brain is rotting? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-ashamed001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
No way can that happen to any avid SoapBoarders, plenty going on here to keep your brain more than occupied :D
No way can that happen to any avid SoapBoarders, plenty going on here to keep your brain more than occupied :D
Whew! Thanks, I feel a bit better now! :thumbsup: :D
Rear window
09-11-2015, 18:50
I am mostly reading bee stuff as I have two exams on Saturday. :)
I am mostly reading bee stuff as I have two exams on Saturday. :)
Do you keep bees or are bees part of a wider subject you're studying?
Rear window
09-11-2015, 18:57
I am a bee keeper. :-)
4 hives. They're amazing things.
Rear window
09-11-2015, 18:57
dup.
I am a bee keeper. :-)
4 hives. They're amazing things.
That's fascinating! :)
I hear they're a lot of work.
Rear window
09-11-2015, 19:09
That's fascinating! :)
I hear they're a lot of work.
Nah nothing to do really until spring. Then it can get a bit hectic. I tried a new anti-swarm thing which worked which was good. But it sort of meant less inspections which was a bit dull. Going to be starting a bee training project off in Spring which will be good.
The supers are heavy when they're full but that means there's lots of honey.
Rear window
09-11-2015, 19:09
That's fascinating! :)
I hear they're a lot of work.
Nah nothing to do really until spring. Then it can get a bit hectic. I tried a new anti-swarm thing which worked which was good. But it sort of meant less inspections which was a bit dull. Going to be starting a bee training project off in Spring which will be good.
The supers are heavy when they're full but that means there's lots of honey.
I am a bee keeper. :-)
4 hives. They're amazing things.
Wow.. you hear about people who are bee keepers but you never thinking you would know one.. like physicist.. You have an unusual job
I am a bee keeper. :-)
4 hives. They're amazing things.
Wow.. you hear about people who are bee keepers but you never thinking you would know one.. like physicist.. You have an unusual job
Ok.. I am a book nut and my niece got me a kindle (something I never thought I would ever use as I love the smell and feel of a book).. anyway have been reading tonnes of book, as loads are free on Amazon and I am going to recommend the following if anyone is needs a book to or 10 to read on holidays.
Book series
Gone (6 books in total) - everyone over the age of 15 suddenly disappears and the kids are left to defend themselves.. It was described as Lord of the flies meets X-men meets Stephen King. Bit gruesome in parts but excellent.
The girl in the box (10 books, 1st 3 free on Amazon) - 15 year old girl has basically spend her life locked away by her mum and then her mum just disappears.. there is supernatural powered people in this book and I learnt so much about Greek gods from it
The Testing (3 books) - dystopian series. At the age of 16 a girl is selected for the testing but it is not what it appears to be.
Individual reads
Ugly - book about domestic voilence. I never wanted to kill a fictional character more.
The girl on the Train - Bestseller at the moment and is actually worth a read.
While my eyes were closed - about a women who closes her eyes for a minute and her daughter has disappeared.
There is loads more I have read so it these don't grab your attention I can recommend more!!
moonstorm
20-07-2016, 21:00
Thanks Shiv, what else can you recommend? I devour books and always grateful for recommendations.
Just finished the girl in the Ice.. also good. I don't know if you remember The Bill Tv series, but this book would make a great week long special episode. Matched Series (3 books) is quiet an interesting read. Anything by David Baldacci (particular the ones with Will Robie, the innocent, the hit, the target, and the Guilty).
Just wanted to add that the Slated Series by Teri Terry is also very good (and she is lovely person too, have her as a friend on Facebook and she actually takes time to answer your questions)
parkerman
23-07-2016, 21:44
Just out of interest, I thought you might like to know that my book, "Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs", sold something over 13,000 copies in its first year. I don't really know whether that's good or not, but my agent and publisher were very pleased, so I guess it must be good! :D
Just out of interest, I thought you might like to know that my book, "Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs", sold something over 13,000 copies in its first year. I don't really know whether that's good or not, but my agent and publisher were very pleased, so I guess it must be good! :D
Unfortunately I can't seem to get it on amazon.de
Just out of interest, I thought you might like to know that my book, "Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs", sold something over 13,000 copies in its first year. I don't really know whether that's good or not, but my agent and publisher were very pleased, so I guess it must be good! :D
Unfortunately I can't seem to get it on amazon.de
moonstorm
24-07-2016, 23:01
Unfortunately Shiv I can't find my copy or I would have sent it to you but I will keep looking.
Unfortunately I can't seem to get it on amazon.de
You might be able to buy it on Amazon UK. Your login details should work on all Amazon sites, so I'd imagine a Kindle book would be delivered to your device as per usual. I've never done it myself but I know some people in the UK buy from Amazon's European sites because some products are cheaper (even factoring in the extra postage). My mum has bought me some products from Amazon US to bring back to the UK when visiting that country using her usual Amazon account.
I don't know if it would work for you but it's worth a try!
parkerman
30-07-2016, 18:29
I don't know if you're reading all this at the moment Shiv, as you are on holiday, or if you've got a Kindle, but I have downloaded books to my Kindle from Amazon UK when I've been in the Canaries, which is where I believe you are at the moment! So you could give that a go.
Rear window
30-07-2016, 18:36
chicken coops for the soul by julia hollander.
A very good read that I have bought some copies of for friends who keep chcickens.
I don't know if you're reading all this at the moment Shiv, as you are on holiday, or if you've got a Kindle, but I have downloaded books to my Kindle from Amazon UK when I've been in the Canaries, which is where I believe you are at the moment! So you could give that a go.
Unfortunately not... I had an amazon voucher for UK site and it kept redirecting me to DE site where it said I cannot purchase books (kindle or otherwise) from UK site. I rang Amazon and they confirmed as I live in germany I cannot use any other site.... I will ask my niece to get it and when I go back to Ireland I will transfer it to my Kindle.
I don't know if you're reading all this at the moment Shiv, as you are on holiday, or if you've got a Kindle, but I have downloaded books to my Kindle from Amazon UK when I've been in the Canaries, which is where I believe you are at the moment! So you could give that a go.
Unfortunately not... I had an amazon voucher for UK site and it kept redirecting me to DE site where it said I cannot purchase books (kindle or otherwise) from UK site. I rang Amazon and they confirmed as I live in germany I cannot use any other site.... I will ask my niece to get it and when I go back to Ireland I will transfer it to my Kindle.
You are not going to believe this but they actually have it now. Downloaded!!!!
parkerman
08-08-2016, 18:13
You are not going to believe this but they actually have it now. Downloaded!!!!
Yay!!! Hope you like it, Shiv. :thumbsup:
Yay!!! Hope you like it, Shiv. :thumbsup:
I loved it Parkerman... I laughed and I had a bit of a cry at the end. It was a great journey I felt I took with you. Really enjoyed it. Even though I was not born then I actually recognized the stars of that era and some (if not most) of the TV shows you mentioned. Your parent came across as wonderful people and you can see you had loads of respect for them.
People, you have to read this book!!!
parkerman
15-08-2016, 18:17
Thank you Shiv. I really appreciate your kind words and I am so glad you enjoyed my book and could identify with much of it.
Yes, my parents were absolutely the best. I couldn't have wished for better.
pyrocanthus
17-08-2016, 11:09
Going to take Katie FFord book on my holiday 'Highland Fling' should be good and perhaps an H.E. Bates Darling Buds of May.
People, you have to read this book!!!
I totally agree! Congratulations on selling 13,000 copies in its first year parkerman! :cheer:
Here's the Amazon link in case anyone hasn't seen it yet:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Prefabs-1950s-Childhood/dp/1784181234/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471442295&sr=8-1&keywords=pie+and+mash+and+prefabs
Going to take Katie FFord book on my holiday 'Highland Fling' should be good and perhaps an H.E. Bates Darling Buds of May.
I read the complete series a very long time ago. They're total escapism, and very charming and witty. :)
parkerman
10-09-2016, 08:56
Just thought I'd mention that 18 months after it came out, my book is back up to no. 31 on the Amazon Kindle best sellers list! :thumbsup:
Just thought I'd mention that 18 months after it came out, my book is back up to no. 31 on the Amazon Kindle best sellers list! :thumbsup:
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That's brilliant news! :cheer:
Ok.. half way through America's Trust by Murray McDonald and it is by far the best thriller I have read in a while. Currently free on Amazon for Kindle so the price is right and it is an amazing read.
Thanks Shiv, what else can you recommend? I devour books and always grateful for recommendations.
Moonie.. get this book series Malevolent (Shaye Archer Series Book 1) by Jana deLeon.. 3 books and they are all great.
Ok.. half way through America's Trust by Murray McDonald and it is by far the best thriller I have read in a while. Currently free on Amazon for Kindle so the price is right and it is an amazing read.
Well finished with this book but I have read 3 others by same author and have not been disappointed with any of them. All four are about the President of America (all different ones in each book). Traitor was my absolute favorite but Critical Error and Captive in chief are just as good.
if anyone like good science fiction then read Three Body problem trilogy by Cixin Lui.. Really interesting. I am not a syfy fan but this had me hooked. As it took me about 2 months to read these 3 books I have a big list of unread books waiting on my kindle so I will come back if any of them are good.
pyrocanthus
27-02-2017, 20:56
Just started reading Bobby Ball's book My Life Revisited, (I have been a fan of Cannon and Ball since the 80s and still laugh at their shows on youtube) tells the story of his childhood in Lancashire after WW2. I ordered the book from the fanclub ( signed by Bobby) as well as a photo of him and Tommy ( also signed). Its just amazing how they are still performing today with their play The Dressing Room and their usual Summer shows in Blackpool.
pyrocanthus
09-03-2017, 20:12
Finished Bobby Ball's book My Life Revisited, very good book.
DaVeyWaVey
10-03-2017, 19:38
I just finished reading a book called Last Rites by Neil White, which I really enjoyed. It follows the main character who is a reported named Jack Garrett. He investigates the mystery of a woman who has vanished after being accused of murdering her boyfriend, but he is convinced all isn't as it seems.
The book was quite long, just over 500 pages but the story fired off in lots of different directions (including witchcraft!) which kept things exciting. Jack's girlfriend is a detective investigating the same case, one of my favourite bits of the book was reading the conflict between the two characters as their professional lives collided with each other.
This book is part of a series (the 3rd one in) I really recommend them, the author is very good!
Well finished with this book but I have read 3 others by same author and have not been disappointed with any of them. All four are about the President of America (all different ones in each book). Traitor was my absolute favorite but Critical Error and Captive in chief are just as good.
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Ok, didn't think anything could top Traitor by Murray but his other book "The god complex" did!!! I only have 2 more books to read from this man and they are all amazing. Plus Murray replies to you on facebook should you have questions. He is a really nice guy
More recommendation for people who are interested
1: Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill. It is a dystopian where women are literally breed for the male species. They are ranked by looks and style and depending where they end up in the ranking depends whether they become good housewives that creates more males or concupines
2. If anyone liked Girl on the Train or Gone girl this book is for you: No Kiss Goodbye by Janelle Harris
Also one I liked, bit of a slow starter but comes good in the end: The Diary: The Complete Story (Loving a Killer) by Julia Derek
Am really bad at reading for a fun. Really need to start and make time! I saw a list from way back in 2003 where bbc did a list of the greatest books and there’s about a 100. I may set myself a challenge to pick a book at a time off the list and find out what I’m missing!
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any good recommendations?
any good recommendations? See my post 2 up from yours... those books were really good
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