Athena Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I haven't read them yet but I bought the omnibus. So sorry can't help you but wanted to say I may read them in the coming year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Booth Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Has anyone read "Warm Bodies" by Isaac Marion? There's a film adaptation being released in a few weeks, and I'm wondering if the book is good. Has great reviews on Amazon. I read it about 2 years ago. It is an interesting take on a zombie novel! Read it before watching movie, if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peahen Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 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? It is a fantastic read, I would recommend you read the other two for a number of subtle hints, especially about his past relationship. But in terms of the main plot, it would be easy enough to read from that book and then go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Has anyone read Ghost Children by Sue Townsend? It sounds so different from all the other books Townsend has written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Anyone read any Anne Tyler ? Waterstones had a display of her books the other day & then i spotted one in a charity shop Digging To America & bought it. Just wondered what other people thought of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I read Breathing Lessons for my Book Club back in 2008. I can't remember a thing about it. I've just looked at my review and this is what I said (no spoilers)... Maggie can’t help interfering with other people’s lives and, whilst well-intended, her meddling doesn’t always lead to the outcome Maggie desired. The novel is both funny and poignantly sad in places meaning that sometimes it feels as though Maggie needs a good talking to and on other occasions you feel like giving her a hug. I don’t want to give anything away, but one episode which takes place at a wake is both cringe-worthy and amusing all at the same time! This book was the Pulitzer Prize winner of 1989. I haven’t read any of Tyler’s novels before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a character-driven book where nothing much really happens, and yet at the same time it was entertaining, if occasionally slow in places. I’m not sure I’d rush out to buy any more of her books, but if I see any in a charity shop then I might pick another up. 6½/10 I don't know how it compares to other books as I never did get round to picking any more of her books up, but I do remember that one of our members was a huge fan, so hopefully you'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks Janet , i do enjoy character-driven stories so hopefully it'll be my sort of book if not no worries it only cost me a few pence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Kidsmum I've read a few Tyler books,but they were earlier ones . I remember enjoying The Accidental Tourist ,since the main character was a bit of an eccentric if I remember correctly. I also read Breathing Lessons and Ladder of Years. Kinda hard to put her books into a category. They seem to be examining ordinary people in ordinary situations we all encounter in life .Interesting if you like reading about people when they make particular decisions and what the ends results turn out to be . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Thanks Julie they do sound like my kind of books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Has anyone else read/reading '2082: The Chronicles Of Hope'? I'm about 100 pages in and need a fellow enthusiast to work it all out! Cant stop speculating on how the books will pan out and where the story will go given that it's a series of books - i'm kept awake at night thinking about some of the ponderous thoughts of the protagonist Frank Noon (finally a political alternative - a working class genius politician) and some of the characters are just extraordinary This was only published 1 month ago, and it's your first post - I therefore have to ask whether you are connected in any way to the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 That's your prerogative, of course, but it seems an extreme reaction to what was just a simple question, politely asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm also curious as to how you contacted an author 3 months before his book was published, and received an ARC, if you're not connected to them in some way? And yes, unfortunately we are suspicious, considering the amount of people who come on here to deceive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin_Cambs Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Has anyone read the House of Sleep by Jonathan Coe? Yes! It's good, but What A Carve-Up and The Rotters Club are his best, I think. He's great fun to read. Slightly surreal situations but believable characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yes! It's good, but What A Carve-Up and The Rotters Club are his best, I think. He's great fun to read. Slightly surreal situations but believable characters. I'd certainly endorse What a Carve Up. It's an excellent read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperplane Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Anyone read 'Captive in the Dark' by CJ Roberts? Eepp! I'm reading good reviews on Goodreads but am hesitant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I read What a Carve Up in Dutch, I thought it was allright (rating: ***, 6/10) but nothing brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAJ Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Genesigeth 'Birth' by Phil Kernow I just finished reading this book on my Kindle. Interesting concepts for the future based on what is happening today, all packaged in a cracking story. Left me thinking, who knows! Anyone know if this author has written anything else? Edited June 14, 2013 by Michelle merged with existing 'has anyone read' thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libor Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 "Disraeli: or, The Two Lives" by Douglas Hurd and Edward Young I like conservative politics and would be desperate to know more about Victorian era. Any recommends? Is this book any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSchultz19 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Has anyone read Testament of Youth Under Fire Kremlin Rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Has anyone read Infernal Devices by K. W. Jeter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Has anyone read Rory Clement's historical crime novels starting with Martyr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Has anyone read Rory Clement's historical crime novels starting with Martyr? Yep, I've read the first four novels plus the Kindle short story and found them all very enjoyable. I posted some thoughts on Martyr here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yep, I've read the first four novels plus the Kindle short story and found them all very enjoyable. I posted some thoughts on Martyr here. Hi Karsa Orlong,thanks for the reply and recommendation.I'll try and squeeze Martyr into September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hello Green! Good to 'see' you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Has anyone read Betty Blue by Philippe Djian? I know it was a very popular film back in the day, but I'm wondering if the book's any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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