Moonchild

I rarely have two on the go as I reckon I'd get too muddled up and lose track Very occasionally I do but the second one is usually something very short and uncomplicated like one from the Enid Blyton series I'm currently re-reading.

Yet another Cathy Kelly this month - Best of Friends. Only a few chapters in but I'm not liking it as much as some of her other books so far. Though hopefully that will change. I think this is my last C.K. as I'm almost sure I've read all her novels now.

I picked this one up in Tesco today but I was very good and set it back on the shelf. I have two of her other books in my TBR pile so I probably will get around to buying it sometime. I read PS I Love You a while back - wasn't too bad but maybe a little too cheesy. OK for a chill out, feel good read.

I'll lend you my copy if you'd like. Save you the embarrassment of the library;) PM me your details if you're interested.

I sure hope so

Have now finished Maggie O'Farrell - The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox. Really enjoyed this one. Quite a sad story and thought provoking. As for the next book, would you believe although I've 130+ books in my TBR pile, i can't find a book to read I've already picked up 3 today and read a little then decided "I'm not in the mood to read this one at the moment." Must be the hot weather.

I've had 1984 on my TBR pile for a couple of years now. I really want to read it soon but every time I choose a new book something else always jumps out at me first.

I have Queen Mum on my TBR pile and will be buying 19 minutes shortly. Looking forward to reading both of them.

I used to read a lot of this genre when I was younger. I must be becoming a bit of a wuss now though as I find most of it just gives me the creeps and I can't sleep. Find myself listening out for noises in the dead of night & imagining the bogey man coming to get me. I suppose living alone doesn't help! The best (or should that be scariest) I ever read was The Shankhill Butchers by Martin Dillon. Freaked me out so much I only ever got half way through it and it's back on my TBR pile. Someday.....!!

I absolutely loved Daphne Du Maurier's 'My Cousin Rachel'. Reminded me a lot of 'Rebecca' - it had a similar dark, mysterious atmosphere about it. Will undoubtedly end up as one of my top 2007 reads. Next was Muriel Spark's 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'. Strange little tale but funny in places. Quite liked it but just no more than an average rating. To be honest I think the only reason I stuck with it was because it was so short, if this had been a chunky read I think I'd have given up on it. Not sure what's next on my list... decisions, decisions...

I've only 'found' her quite recently & have only read 2 so far but I think she's an excellent writer & would highly recommend her

I loved The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult. Kept me guessing almost right til the end. Not quite as good as My Sisters Keeper but still brilliant IMO.

Your post sums me up entirely, Andy. I just can't get on with fantasy either. For a book to be enjoyable for me it has got to be entirely believable. I'm sure I'm missing out on loads of great fiction but its just a genre I can't make myself get into.

Finished Always and Forever. Not as good as the last Cathy Kelly I read, Past Secrets. Always and Forever was slightly veering toward the type of chick lit I don't like - where the characters dress in the latest high fashion designer clothing thats described in great detail, the main characters all have high powered jobs - just generally not the down to earth fiction that I can easily relate to. Still, it was an easy read and in the main quite enjoyable. I've now started Jodi Picoult's The Tenth Circle which I'm loving. Only started yesterday but already I'm half way through after staying up til 4am reading! She's fast becoming my favourite author at the moment. This is only my second book of hers but I've just bought a few more off ebay which I can't wait to devour. B)