VanessaL Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I bought a hardback book from Poundland today Martina Cole 'The Take', wonder if anyone has read this book and if it is worth reading, it sounds quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Has anyone read Started Early, Took the Dog by Kate Atkinson - and if so, would it be okay to read it if one hasn't read the first two in the series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone read Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie? I've never read any before and have just started this, but it's not really grabbing my attention so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone read any Katie Fforde books and are they worth reading, thought about having a look round the charity shops for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone read any Katie Fforde books and are they worth reading, thought about having a look round the charity shops for them. There is actually a thread about Katie Fforde books here --> http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/1896-katie-fforde/ with a general discussion about her books and a couple of comments on specific ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Has anyone read Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie? I've never read any before and have just started this, but it's not really grabbing my attention so far. Yes, a while back. I found it in a charity shop and thought it would be a good light read on a train. I wasn't altogether gripped - it's not one of my favourite Agatha Christie books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Reader Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I know lots of you have read Jasper Fforde I have to say I hadn't noticed any Jasper Fforde books before joinging this forum and seeing as how he is so popular I feel I should give him a chance. Am I right in thinking his books are comedy/parodies ? Do I need to read them in order ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 You do need to read them in order, andI think they are known as Speculative Fiction. They are clever and witty and quirky. You have 4 different series from which to choose; The Thursday Next Series starting with 'The Eyre Affair', and running to 6 books so far. This is about an alternative reality of sorts and the adventures of a Literary Detective. They do make reference to other texts ('Jane Eyre', 'Wuthering Heights', 'Great Expectations'), and your enjoyment is probably enhanced by having read the refered to books, but it is not essential. The Nursery Crimes Division series with 'The Big Over Easy' and 'The Fourth Bear'.I think a third book is likely. These books are focused on Detective Jack Spratt, his colleagues and the Nursery Crimes. A little knowledge of British Nursery Rhymes is useful. There is also 'Shades Of Grey', a new series that was released last year ( I am yet to read, but it looks great!). Lastly there is 'The Last Dragonlayer', considered a children's / young adult book, but from what I hear definitely worth reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Personally Shades of Grey has been my favourite so far (but not another one till 2013 boooo!) but it is a little more serious. As a starter I'd say go for The Eyre Affair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Reader Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks guys I did look on his website and was thinking of starting with the Eyre Affair. Will try to clear my tbr pile a bit first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Has anyone read any Erica James books and are they good, I have got 2 that I got quite cheap over the last couple of days. The Holiday and A Sense of Belonging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooshie Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Has anyone read any Erica James books and are they good, I have got 2 that I got quite cheap over the last couple of days. The Holiday and A Sense of Belonging I have read A Sense of Belonging and A Breath of Fresh Air and enjoyed them both; if you are in the mood for a romantic novel then I will be surprised if you don't find them a good read. Let us know what you think of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Has anyone read Titan by Stephen Baxter or any of his sci-fi novels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone read any of Patrick Hamilton's novels? I've just received The Slaves of Solitude (WWII book) as I've heard he is one of those forgotten authors of the early 40s but I believe his books are having a revival. Hangover Square was his best seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habeebi Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone read cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon? I'm starting it after I've finished memoirs of a geisha and looking forward to reading something a bit different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Reader Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone read cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon? I'm starting it after I've finished memoirs of a geisha and looking forward to reading something a bit different No but I would be interested to hear what you think of it when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone read cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon? I'm starting it after I've finished memoirs of a geisha and looking forward to reading something a bit different No but I would be interested to hear what you think of it when you do. I have - and I enjoyed it a lot, but wasn't tempted to continue with the rest of the series (although I think I'm' in the minority where the rest of the series is concerned - LOL!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasei Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone actually completely read War and Peace by Tolstoy? I was considering adding it to my summer reading list (no way I'd have time for it right now) but I wanted to see if it was really worth my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habeebi Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kell I'm curious what made you not want to read any more of her books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Kell I'm curious what made you not want to read any more of her books? I just felt the story reached a pretty good conclusion. I may go back t othem one day, but there are so many other books out there I wantr to read I may be some time - LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Has anyone read Jane Green books, wondered what they were like. Seen quite a few of them about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I guess her books are pretty basic chick lit, I think. I've only read one, Jemima J., but I really liked it. The main character is an overweight woman struggling to find love and feel accepted, having a skinny, driven woman as a friend and colleague. There's of course more to the story. I just felt it was a kind of a comfy feel good read in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I've read most of Jane Green's early books. There's a discussion thread about her in general here --> http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/8175-jane-green Additionally, there are individual book discussion threads here: Life Swap Jemima J Second Chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Has anyone read any Erica James books and are they good, I have got 2 that I got quite cheap over the last couple of days. The Holiday and A Sense of Belonging I think I read the Holiday years ago and on holiday with I think. I like Erica James so hope you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaL Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have read 'The Holiday' Erica James and it was wonderful reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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