shirleyz
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I'm so impressed by what you all wote that I HAD to buy one of her books
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My most recent purchase included The Weight of Silence, which I've just finished reading. Just ordered Once (Morris Gleitzman) and Since I Don't Have You (Louise Candlish)which I hope will arrive soon
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Well done Steve on reaching (and surpassing) your target!!! some good reads on your list too - my tbr pile has just grown
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really looking forward to receiving this
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I'm currently reading The Weight of Silence but had no time to read today
hopefully I'll manage a few pages before I sleep 
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I read this book a few weeks ago - I had watched the movie some years ago (a couple of times - I LOVE Hugh Grant!!
) . I loved both the film and the book, which are similar yet quite different in parts. I too feel it's incredibe how Hornby could come up with such a credible, everyday story which manages to be funny yet very touching. -
1. Age (<18, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+)
35-44 (35)
2. Gender
female
3. What do you read on a daily basis? (blogs, newspapers, books, etc.)
online newspaper, books
4. How often do you read for fun in a week?
daily (as much as possible)
5. What time of day do you like to read?
any time
6. Where do you read?
both at home and out. I always try to carry a book with me
7. How many books have you read in the last 6 months?
about 20
8. What type/genre do you enjoy reading most?
fiction mostly, focusing on chicklit and I've recently started dabbling in crime/thrillers. I also enjoy auto/biographies
9. Why do you read? (entertainment, relaxation, learning, etc.)
I read for entrtainment and also as a form of relaxation - it helps me unwind
10. What barriers prevent you from reading more?
work, my MA studies and the kids
11. Do you think reading for fun is important?
definitely
12. Do you fold page corners or use a bookmark?
bookmark
13. Do you prefer to read to music or in silence?
I can read in any environment
14. Do you discuss books with your friends?
yes always
15. Do you borrow books from the library?
yes I;ve started orrowing again recently, as I've finally realised I will never manage to puchase all the books I want! however, Maltese libraries are quite limited
16. Do you borrow/loan books from/to friends?
yes - I borrow and loan books - but only from about 4 friends whom I absolutely trust.
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I've recently started reading this type of books following some egging from Maureen
I've only read Coben of the three, recently finished Just One Look, which I must say I found slightly too brutal at times, tho I loved the plot. I also have Deal Breaker from him, and after reading some of the comments on this post, I might just read it a bit sooner than I was planning!
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Mae Mobley was born on a early Sunday morning in August, 1960.
The Help-Kathryn Stockett
I'd like to read this book... any comments?
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I've read the first and second books in this series - I find the first one takes a lot of getting used to, possibly due to the numerous names starting with the letter B, and the fact that the author refers to the characters with their surnames, which makes it more difficult to identify / remember IMO.
I think the second book is much stronger than the forst, possibly as I had also gotten used to his style of writing.
I'm looking forward to reading the third book
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You are tempting me with Purple Hibiscus, although my tbr pile is resembling a tbr column.......
LOL... more like a TBR avalanche
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i'm hoping to remember all the books I've read since my last post...
(not in any particular order)
Bitter Fruit (Achmat Dangor) - not too sure what to make of this book. I must say I understood the story much more after I read quite a few book reviews online
The Girl who Played with Fire (Steig Larsson) - was really looking forward to this 2nd book in this trilogy. Must say I enjoyed it even more than the first
Just Between Us (Cathy Kelly) – a light read, but I found this book dragging at times, and pretty predictable…
Something Rotten (Jasper Fforde) – what can I say? I love Jasper Fforde, and I was certainly not disappointed!! My favourite so far!
Purple Hibiscus (Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie) - a great story of a young girl and her family living in Nigeria in post-apartheid period. a truly touching tale
Just finished About a Boy (Nick Hornby) - found this book highly amusing, bu I found myself picturing the characters as the people in the movie, which I watched quite a few years ago
now reading Jericho Point (Meg Gardiner) - first book from this author, not too sure about her style
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I've read Paula, which I found was a very touching tale of a mother's love and letting go, and also House of Spirits, which was an interesting read. I find that her style of describing historical events is very "man in the street"
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there are too many to choose from but if I had to choose it would have to be Jasper Fforde - his books are incredible! a great mixture of humour, fantasy, and whodunnit with great writing. keeps you smiling
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Atonement:McEwan - just toooo slow
oh... i have this on my TBR pile... hope it won't suffer the same fate
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I don't know about the Haricot issue here but I certainly think of UK when I think of baked beans. Sausages, eggs, and baked beans for breakfast, all the way. And bacon as well, maybe?
Yes Frankie - that's exactly what I meant by British comfort food - sometimes on Sunday mornings, my husband cooks English breakfast for brunch, and we have a lazy morning in the garden with the papers and a good book... bliss
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But they are not baked beans. Baked beans are made from Haricot beans, but not vice versa. I might be wrong, but I don't think anyone eats haricot beans on toast
Have to agree with Mau... while beans (raw or cooked) are used in Mediterranean food, baked beans is definitely British comfort food.
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Baked beans are so very British aren't they?
yes - probably that's why they feature in our diet... totally not Mediterranean!!
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since my last post I've read:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon - a book which offers insight on the life and thinking process of an autistic boy. a touching, down to earth story
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - actually I had read this book about 3 years ago, however I still enjoyed this
Now reading The House of Spirits - Isabel Allende.
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I would like to have my own book collection and find it very hard to part with my books. I have a few friend with whom I share / swap books, and also "adopt" books from friends who have no space. I tend to only give away the ones I'm sure I'll never read again - these end up at my chidlren's school bazaars or the SPCA
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now reading Children of Eve by Deidre Purcell. I had read Entertaining Ambrose (a couple of times actually) some time back and loved it, so I decided to try another one by this author. so far so good
Slightly disappointed by this book, especially when compared to Entertaining Ambrose... I felt that the chracters were not as fully developed as they could have been...
now half-way through The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. This is not usually a style I would choose, but after reading so many good reviews, I borrowed it from a friend. After plodding through the first 100 (or so) pages, I must say I'm enjoying the twists of the story. Let's hope it keeps up the pace. I would be interested in getting the rest of the Millenium trilogy books to see how the story develops.
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locally, book prices are too expensive, especially when you consider that sites such as PLay, Book Depository and other online bookshops have a wider variety of titles, at a much cheaper price. unfortunately online shopping detracts form the experience of browsing a bookshop to find that perfect book... however, seeing the cost savings, I console myself by buying 2 instead of one
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finished Yorkshire pudding... not too sure about this book as I feel it works well on an "emotions" level but feel that sometime is hurries through certain events, and the character development suffers...
don't want to give anything away tho, and all in all a good chick lit book
now reading Children of Eve by Deidre Purcell. I had read Entertaining Ambrose (a couple of times actually) some time back and loved it, so I decided to try another one by this author. so far so good
How many books do you own?
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I think I own about 300 books - and the number keeps growing
I find it so hard to part with them! I also regularly "adopt" piles from Maureen who needs to make space for her new purchases. At this rate, I sincerely doubt the number will stop growing!