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Thanks bree. Will have a nosey at those, was just seeing if anyone could recommend any Nailed - I'm intrigued but shall be sure to avoid it.

Anybody know of any? A friend wants to explain surrogacy to someone who doesn't particularly agree with it or understand it and thinks a book would be the best way to go. Even more so with Coronation Street about to massacre the subject (big presumption there).

The Magicians Guild/Black Magician Trilogy were amongst the books I read when first discovering fantasy books having previously not been that interested. As fantasy novels go I guess they are somewhat generic but there were enough twists and turns in the trilogy as a whole to keep me turning pages. I enjoyed Canavan's writing style, it was simple, but they were a pleasant and easy read (possibly more suited to a YA label?). I found the first book paved a lot of the way for the second and third instalments but then I have always tended to treat trilogies as one long story instead of three separate books so maybe that's why I found the lack of action in book one easy to get past. By the end of the third book I was attached enough to the characters to seek out the sequel trilogy, which I am just coming to the end of and have enjoyed more than the first. These aren't the most in depth fantasy novels you will ever read but they are worth sticking with, they get better as you read on.

A vote for Dorian Gray here too. Brilliant book.

Both. Although have favoured the new one since I've had it purely due to the convenience of playing on the 360. I play single player but rarely finish a game. I guess lack of time to play contributes to preferring quick bursts of multiplayer/online games. I did spend an obscene amount of time trying to suss out Legend of Zelda when that was first out though.

Notes From a Small Island did this to me. I'd wanted to read it, it has also been recommended by a few but, try as I might I just couldn't enjoy it.

I've given in and started reading 50 shades, I was assured that if I could get past the poor writing it was actually a good read. I'm towards the end of the first book and I must say I'm unimpressed so far, although am still turning pages...

Also a fan of the Silent Hill games here. I like the puzzle aspect to them. Enjoy playing COD4:MW and Medal of Honour, although much prefer multiplayer/online to campaign gameplay. My gaming started on the Nintendo 64, then progressed to good old Sonic on the Megadrive then on to Playstation, Gamecube and most consoles since. Did opt for the 360 over the PS3 though, didn't want both as I don't have as much time for gaming as I used to

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Just wondering if anybody else is eagerly awaiting the final installment of this trilogy next week? I shall be re-reading The Rogue a few days before The Traitor Queen is deposited in to my kindle. I'm very excited to see where she takes it.

Hmmm. I don't know about this one, I'm not one for caring about what others think about what I read (or do for that matter) BUT am currently battling my way through Fifty Shades (completely agree about the appalling writing. Also can't help thinking that cocking your head to the side, or covering your eyes with your arm would actually just look pretty daft??) and not sure,given the hype I'd have normally read a paper copy in public.lol. That is an exception though, I also got some stick for my Clarkson collection but read them with pride.

I really would recommend them. I notice you are reading The Hunger Games too, I have not long finished them

Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock is along similar lines.

Have you read ' The Dresden Files' by Jim Butcher. The first book is a little slow but after that I thoroughly enjoyed them. All told from the view point of Harry Dresden, the only practising wizard in the Yellow Pages.

All the Bourne books come to mind too. My Sisters Keeper. The Time Traveller's Wife. The Millennium Trilogy.

Rachael Caine- The Weather Wardens series is a good high fantasy, female heroine read. They are aimed at older teens but are written well in my opinion and I found them refreshing to read.

The obvious one that springs to mind would be The Time Travellers Wife.

I stole a book from a caravan when I was 14. I'd started reading it part way through a family holiday and hadn't finished it before it was time to leave so it came home with me

Minette Walters - The Shape of Snakes is one that immediately sprung to my mind. I'm a fan of the author anyway but this book has never left me.

We have sweet potato topped cottage pie here too, very yummy.

I'm currently reading Lavondyss by Robert Holdstock. I read Mythago Wood last week without realising it was the first of a 7 book series. I guess I'm set for a little while now

Thank-you for the welcome all. Thanks bree- My id is a combination of my nicknames for my children Will continue finding my way around.

Hi all, I'm not one for introductions but didn't want to just jump straight in to posting or the reading circle so figured I say hello here first. I'm Niki and quite obviously love reading I have 2 young children so don't get to read as often as I used to but still try to enjoy at least a book a week. I often feel quite lost at the end of a book, especially if it's a series and always seem to struggle to decide what to read next. I'm hoping that joining in with the reading circle will force me to expand my genre choices a little and read things I wouldn't normally have read past the blurb. Look forward to talking books with you all. x