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Midget Gem

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    Buckinghamshire, England

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  1. I'd forgotten about this book. I remember reading about it in Little Women and thinking that I might read it, but I've never got round to it. Must add it to my list to read.
  2. Ok, this has been annoying me for quite some time: My boss ringing me on my blackberry first thing in the morning, so I ignore it and then he rings my telephone on the desk and he goes through to voicemail, but doesn't leave a message, then he rings my personal mobile, I don't answer it and he doesn't leave a message. When I ring back (after I've taken my coat off, got a coffee and sat down) I find out that it wasn't urgent he just wanted a chat.
  3. I've read both Howard's End and Room with a View, they are beautifully written and witty. I was actually introduced to these novels by my boyfriend, so I think both sexes can enjoy these books. The films are great too and I've watched them several times.
  4. 1 Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen 2 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien 3 Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte 4 Harry Potter series - JK Rowling 5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee 6 The Bible - 7 Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte 8 1984 - George Orwell 9 His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman 10 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens 11 Little Women - Louisa M Alcott 12 Tess of the D
  5. Sorry for not responding earlier, I've been on holiday. That's the only version which I've seen.
  6. I finished reading this a couple of weeks ago. It was very easy to read and as many of you have already mentioned - certain parts shocked me. I also had trouble placing the events and like Ravenwood I researched the island to find out the exact details. The additional research aided my enjoyment of the book. The author captures the prejudices of the time and also the horrors of war extremely well.
  7. I bought an e-reader about two months ago from Waterstones. I love it. I travel a great deal and like the fact that it's lighter to carry around. I have also managed to download pdf documents for work purposes... but I know that I will never want to give up my own little library at home
  8. Tonight I'm making a Moroccan Tagine... first time I'm trying it. Beef meatballs in a tomato based sauce.
  9. I agree with Suzanne123, I read the book many years ago at school and it sparked my interest in tales of mystery and suspense. However, I also love the film directed by Hitchcock. This is one film which fulfilled my expectations and I've lost count of the number of times I've watched it (even my partner enjoys it).
  10. I wondered if anyone had any suggestions for a keeping a Book Journal. I've seen several on the market at varying prices and different styles. Any recommendations?
  11. I loved Hide and Seek, have tried any others by Patterson? Along Came the Spider is also great.
  12. Birthday: May Age: 39 Starsign: Taurus Single/Married/Other? Single Children? None, two cats Where do you live? South Bucks, UK Do you work? Yes, I'm usiness consultant and travel a great deal Favourite author? Too many to mention. i go through phases where I'll read 2 or 3 books by the same author and then try someone different. Favourite book? Several, but I guess my favourite genre are classics & crime fiction How did you get here? Did various searches on the internet until I found something liked
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