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  1. 2 hours ago, Booknutt said:

    As far as the Game of Thrones series goes its difficult to choose a favourite, as each one was good as I read it. I think the best though was perhaps the last - and now we have waited year after year after year to find out what's happened to our favourite characters.  Frankly it's getting beyond a joke! An author who has made a fortune from his work does owe some loyalty to the fans who have shown loyalty to him, and it's time we had the next book in the series. With due respect Mr. Martin has had a long break' and refreshed himself with other writing. A publication date would at least be something to look forward to.

     

    Meanwhile I can't help resenting the cost of the currently published first part of the history of the Targareyns. I'm definitely waiting for a secondhand paperback! Would've been nice as a Christmas present but even if someone would buy me it I wouldn't let 'em.  It may be shocking to say it here, but there is a limit to what I'll pay, or allow to be paid,  for a book which I'm not actually gagging to read.:)

     

     

    Am I being an old grouch? or one of a growing number?  I'm listening ... !

     

    Happy :readingtwo:All

     

    Oh dear, I think you meant to post this in some other thread? 

    As for the actual post, I've heard others complain about the same thing, i.e. Martin needing to get a move on with the books! There was, however, a post on imgur or some such place where they had counted how long it had taken other authors to finish their series and so on and they claimed that Martin wasn't taking any longer than other authors of similar series and genres. Personally, I don't know! I haven't started the first book yet. I'm eagerly waiting to see the final season on TV!!! 

     

  2. Great review of Cujo! I can't for the life of me remember if I already commented on the review on FB, so if I'm repeating myself, do forgive me! But it was a really horrifying novel, wasn't it? I mean I was scared to read on and see how things escalated. I agree what you said about feeling sorry for Cujo, as he couldn't help it at all. I think King did a great job, writing from Cujo's perspective, as well. 

     

    One of the scenes that haunts me most about the novel is when

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    that kid starts vomiting blood. Obviously the reader thinks the kid is a goner. Horrifying!! And then later on it's revealed that the color additive on the cereal is what made his vomit look like he was spewing blood from his guts, and while it was rather disgusting and inconvenient, it wasn't dangerous! :D  I thought the whole thing was pure genius! :D

     

  3. I don't mind ads at all when I know it's helping you keep the forum going! Also, remember to ask us to renew our member's subscriptions so we can help you out money-wise! 

     

    I'm mighty curious about the new ideas you have in store for us! :D

     

    Your friend, is he a reader? We'd be delighted to have him on board! :smile2:

     

    Good luck with everything and thanks, again!! :flowers2:

  4. On 7.11.2018 at 3:57 PM, Brian. said:

    I hope no one minds, but I thought it would be a good idea to bring this back.

     

    It's a must thread on the forum, I feel :D  

     

    I just finished reading The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand, and I really enjoyed it! Perfectly flowing not too serious fiction after the non-fiction book on Trump I read before it. Not sure what to read next. 

  5. Thanks Andrea! :friends3::smile2:  Have fun saving your content! 

     

    I've downloaded Libre Office on the recommendation of BF, it's supposed to be better. I hope it'll make things easier for me, was already having problems with Open Office again. 

  6. I'm very late to this, but I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to you, Michelle, for the forum! :flowers2::flowers2:  This has been an amazing place and it's made a big impact on my life. I would never have made the amazing friends I have made on here otherwise, and it's been such a pleasure to have a place where I could talk about books with like minded people. And it's not just about having a place - it's been such a warm, welcoming and friendly place! :wub:

     

    Thank you also to all the Mods, you've done a great job over the years! :flowers2:  

  7. I still need to save PM threads. I tried earlier but the format clashed with Open Office, after I'd already done a lot of work on saving stuff. I need to start again. How long would you say one had before you'd have to do the upgrade?  I'll be working on saving content this weekend, luckily I have nothing else planned and have the flu so don't even have to go to work. 

  8. On 8.8.2018 at 9:05 PM, Kylie said:

     

    My favourite memory would have to be something that took place outside of BCF: meeting @frankie in real life and having her spend a couple of months with me. I would never have met my bestie and had that opportunity if it weren't this forum, and I'll be forever grateful to @Michelle for making this happen. :)

     

    Very obviously, this is my favorite memory, too! :friends3:  The time we spent together was amazing! You were such a fabulous hostess and your family's amazing, too! :flowers2: I never ever would have met you if it wasn't for the forum, and that's a very scary thought. Who knew I would would meet my soul sister on the opposite side of the world :wub:  

     

    My fondest memories of the forum are the friendships I've made, and the times we've talked about books, and gone off-topic, too. I loved the times of the Deaverettes and Dexterettes :lol:  I also enjoyed the Reading Circle, I got to read some great books through that. 

    I am grateful for all the book suggestions and recommendations and all the conversations. It's 10 years since I joined and so much stuff can go into 10 years. 

     

     

  9. On 30.7.2018 at 12:46 AM, muggle not said:

    With the forum closing I will probably never know if you enjoyed reading The Good Daughter. :(

     

    You've been here 19 hours ago, according to my knowledge, so I think this might still reach you:

     

    I have now read the book! :D   I started it last weekend and finished it last Thursday or so. I really liked it! I gave it 4/5.  I found Sam and Charlie really captivating characters, and I wish I could read more about them! I liked how there was something to be discovered in the old story, and I was really surprised by what had really happened at the school!  My favorite bit was how

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    we were told Charlie had eaten two bowls of ice-cream at whatshername (I've already forgotten about her!) and how they thought it was odd, and how we were later told the reason for her eating the ice-cream. I thought that was just such a great touch.

     

     

    On 7.8.2018 at 4:19 AM, muggle not said:

    This book completes the "Grant County" series for me. I was anxious to see how the series ended and was not disappointed. Good read. Now I can get back into the "Will Trent" series. I have been filling in with Karin Slaughter while waiting on a couple books on hold at the library.

     

    I'm really glad you weren't disappointed! :smile2: But I never expected you to be!

     

    19 hours ago, muggle not said:

    Frankie - I think we could have had more of a discussion on Karin Slaughter. Your book lists TBR and those "read" are probably the most impressive I have seen on the forum. I do hope you read more of John Steinbeck.

     

    We definitely could have had more convos on Slaughter and Steinbeck, and who knows which other authors. And just when we were discovering mutual favorite authors and books to share! 

    I take it you won't be joining the FB group? 

     

    We will all miss this place :(  

  10. I was also told that a lot of future happening are hinted at in earlier seasons. It was kind of frustrating to hear that when I was watching the show because I kept trying to outsmart the show and of course that didn't happen. I need to just re-watch the whole thing like everyone else :D

  11. On 25.7.2018 at 2:34 PM, ~Andrea~ said:

    Thanks! I'm going to make 15 pages per day my new rule and set deadlines on all my reads from now on! Re the weather, I'm longing for it to cool down now! :snowsign:

     

    :lol:   Yes, bring in the snow!! :lol:  I really like how you're making such progress with your reading and more importantly, how you are enjoying the whole thing! :smile2: It's inspiring!

     

    Little Pixie, thanks for the article!  I found it very enlightening, and have now started keeping record of what I do all day. I hope to get more productive :)

  12. I started and finished watching Married at First Sight Australia season 4. I was nervous about something and it was too hot to do anything else and I needed the distraction and so I binge watched the whole season :D Good stuff! 

     

    I finished The Fourth Estate which I really enjoyed. 

     

    I've now started watching Who Is America, and so far the episodes (2) have been hilarious! :lol: Good old SBC! 

     

    On 25.7.2018 at 11:50 AM, Madeleine said:

      Also gave up on Sharp Objects (Sky Atlantic), got fed up with the constant flashbacks and the endless roller-skating!  

     

    LOL at the endless roller-skating :lol:  Like you, I'm also somewhat annoyed by the flashbacks, but I'm still happy to continue with the series. :)

     

     

     

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