Maureen's Reading Blog (2006) [Archive]

Maureen

5th January 2006, 19:50

I started off the year with the second half of Terry Pratchett's The Dark Side of the Sun.

I found this to be a difficult book to read, I had never read any Sci-Fi novels before. (In fact I dragged on and on with it and the book is all of 159 pages). I think I missed more illusions than double what I got, but some of the ones I got were quite entertaining. All the characters and races and robots, apart from the planets, were confusing to me, but the author really has a vivid imagination.

Maureen

5th January 2006, 19:51

Have started Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. The first couple of pages are certainly intriguing. I think I will enjoy this book.

Maureen

8th January 2006, 17:33

I certainly do not agree with everything the author says in his book about men and women... he has every base covered, as he goes on to explain how women may identify with male characteristics and vice versa.
Some theories seem too far fetched to me, but some others are interesting.

Inanna

8th January 2006, 20:11

Hi Maureen, I was wondering if you had ever read any of Linda Fairstein's books, her style is similar to that of Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell, except that rather than dealing in the forensics side of things she is in the law side but the formula for each book is the same as Reichs and Cornwell.

Maureen

8th January 2006, 20:13

Nope never tried her before. Another one to look out for then. Thanks a lot for the suggestion Inanna.

Tash

8th January 2006, 22:55

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus is one of my favourite books Maureen. I found it hilarious and very close to the truth in many aspects.

Inanna

9th January 2006, 08:51

Nope never tried her before. Another one to look out for then. Thanks a lot for the suggestion Inanna.

My pleasure Maureen, Linda Fairstein is in my top 10 author list so I'm happy to recommend her books to others.
I do suggest that you start with her first book 'Final Jeopardy' as like Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell, she has the same set of characters throughout her books and if you start at the beginning you get to watch them develop. :mrgreen:

Maureen

9th January 2006, 10:23

Oh thanks! With P Cornwell, I started in the middle of the series, and then read them all jumbled up! It mixed me up a bit! :) Kathy Reichs I managed to read in chronological order, and it is so much better!

Inanna

9th January 2006, 10:44

I started with P Cornwell in the middle of her series, then read the first book and I was a little confused for awhile lol.

Maureen

9th January 2006, 12:13

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus is one of my favourite books Maureen. I found it hilarious and very close to the truth in many aspects.

Well to tell you the truth, although I agree with some reasonings and things the author is describing, other things sound silly to me.

Tash

9th January 2006, 14:51

Well to tell you the truth, although I agree with some reasonings and things the author is describing, other things sound silly to me.

You're not the first person I've heard say that Maureen and I'm now beginning to wonder if, before my husband, I dated nothing but martians! :shock:

The 'bear in cave' theory, in particular, I found very true of my past boyfriends.[/quote]

Maureen

9th January 2006, 14:56

The bear in cave theory will happen to everyone I guess, from time to time - at least it happens to me! (When I hibernate for a bit) But it is not an every week occurance! Don't get me wrong, I am finding this book an interesting read, just do not agree with all the stuff I am reading!

Maureen

9th January 2006, 14:58

...have put one theory to the test....and it worked out fine. hmmm :think:

Maureen

10th January 2006, 16:59

finished this book yesterday.
Mmmm. Had me agreeing with a smile on my face one minute, wondering where the author got this theory the next. Still am glad I read it though.

Maureen

10th January 2006, 21:02

Have started reading THE magician's Nephew, for my son :wink:

Will prob start on KArin Slaughter's Indelible for myself

Maureen

12th January 2006, 14:48

I did start Indelible, and am enjoying it so far. Same characters as in previous books, but this book goes backwards in time and tells a part of a story, and comes to the present and continues with another one. I am guessing they will finally mesh............

Maureen

12th January 2006, 14:48

Am also enjoying The Magician's nephew tremendously! :lol:

Kell

12th January 2006, 17:52

Am also enjoying The Magician's nephew tremendously! :lol:
I rank it as one of my faves of the Chronicles - it's a gorgeous beginning to Narnia. :)

Maureen

12th January 2006, 20:11

I had never read the chronicles before. I missed out!

Kell

12th January 2006, 21:29

I read them first as a very small child & was hooked by them. I still reread them regularly now as there's always something fresh about them. They're timeless & never date for me. I adore them.

Maureen

20th January 2006, 22:49

Well this has been a strange week as far as reading is concerned. I was sick last weekend, and could not even find the strength to read, and then was not in the mood for the rest of the week. Today, however, I picked up where I left off .....Trace, which is the current month's Reading Circle book. The characters have changed a lot from the previous novels, and I don't think it is a positive change. more later....

Maureen

28th January 2006, 18:31

Remembered that I had bought "The Growing pains of Adrian Mole". I bought this because I have The Cappuchino Years, which I read a few years back and remembered as being hilarious.

Read The Growing pains. It is a very funny book.

ASH Wednesday.

This is my parents' special day.
They are getting through thirty fags a day each. If Social Security hear about it they will get done and quite rightly!

Am thinking wheter to re-read The Capuchino years.

Maureen

29th January 2006, 08:19

On to Adrian Mole's The Cappuccino Years. There are a few more diaries in between, so in the Growing pains he is a 15 yr old and now he is an adult and a father.

welshy

29th January 2006, 08:42

On to Adrian Mole's The Cappuccino Years. There are a few more diaries in between, so in the Growing pains he is a 15 yr old and now he is an adult and a father.

That's another book on my wish list,The Cappuccino Years.

I remember reading Adrian Mole's diaries when I was about 14 - 15 and I loved them

Maureen

29th January 2006, 16:13

Maureen

29th January 2006, 20:09

Same style of book. Funny and enjoyable. Like the way different types of English customs/way of life/society is described. My only gripe being that I do not know of all the "famous"/notorious people mentioned in the book , and it takes too much time to look them up. Also the ins and outs of politics in England is totally lost on me. I only know of Thatcher Blair and Mayor, and not a great deal at that. However there are a great deal of well known characters mentioned.

p.s. I never knew that people from Liverpool are called Liverpudlians

Maureen

30th January 2006, 14:29

The names of some of the food mentioned in this book are unbelievable!!! And what's more - they do exist, as I could not resist looking the names up! :lol: :lol: :shy:

welshy

30th January 2006, 14:37

That's another book on my wish list,The Cappuccino Years.

I remember reading Adrian Mole's diaries when I was about 14 - 15 and I loved them

I will be prob putting them on my swap/sell list if you are really interested.

Yes I would be inerested as they'd come in handy for my daughter as well.
I need some time to get my books listed on here for swap/sell but I don't think it's going to be anytime soon.
If there's a book/books your interested in let me know and I'll check if I have it or I'll list a few for you

TIA

Tash

30th January 2006, 16:01

I don't know if anyone is interested but....

On BOL (see home page, shopping bit), they are doing a special offer at the moment. ALL the Adrian Mole books for 9.99. Yes that's right, ALL of them.

Just in case anyone was interested in owning the set. :)

Maureen

30th January 2006, 19:13

Maureen

30th January 2006, 19:15

Finished the Cappuccino years. A good read, totally funny, very entertaining.

Maureen

4th February 2006, 10:45

Started Dan Brown's Deception Point, and it is so far an enjoyable read!

Maureen

8th February 2006, 20:29

Will be finishing this off tonight, most probably, if I don't fall asleep. The good guys are almost home safe and sound. :-)

Maureen

9th February 2006, 21:14

Enjoyed Dec Point. All of D Brown's books have the page turning/who is the bad guy elements - which are good basis for a thriller. Thumbs up!

Will be starting The Safe House by Nicci French tonight. Have not read anything by this author in a while, so this should be entertaining.

Maureen

11th February 2006, 12:41

Finished The Safe House. I sped through it and could not let go. A marvellous thriller, with twists and turns. Unpredictable ending as well - but apt.

Maureen

11th February 2006, 14:28

On to CSI - Binding ties.

Maureen

12th February 2006, 13:55

On to CSI - Binding ties.

finshed! must say reading the story is much much better than an episode on TV.

Maureen

17th February 2006, 14:04

Am currently reading The Bone Collector (Jeffery Deaver) The book is so much richer than the film. Totally enjoyable, and at last I managed to read the first Lincoln Rhyme novel, where the relationship between him and Amelia Sachs starts off. May have to re-read the other books in the series after this - later on in the year, now I have all the background.

Maureen

17th February 2006, 20:12

So Far:

1. The Dark Side of the Sun.
2. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
3. Indelible
4. Trace
5. The Growing pains of Adrian Mole
6. The Cappuccino Years
7. Deception Point
8. The Safe House
9. CSI - Binding ties.
10.The Bone Collector

Maureen

19th February 2006, 20:29

Have started My Sister's Keeper, and am flying through it. Will definately stick in my mind for quite a while. The style of writing reminded me of TTW - although that one was from the perspective of 2 characters, and this one is of a lot more.

Maureen

21st February 2006, 21:15

MSK is one of those books that stick in your mind. Haunting story, the kind that makes you ask difficult unanswerable questions.

Need something light after this.

jake

21st February 2006, 22:08

That's why Jodi Picoult's books don't appeal to me Maureen they are too 'real life' for my liking. Give me OTT every time! I'm doing some heavy reading at the moment - researching serial killers for my course and it's grim......I'd rather read fictional murders!!!

Maureen

22nd February 2006, 07:13

I's true - this was hauntingly real life.

Maureen

26th February 2006, 12:17

Finished My Sister's Keeper (heart tugging finish), and Finished Terminal.(good plot and story)
Started Watermelon. (slushy granita)

Maureen

27th February 2006, 20:17

Am Currently reading Nikki French's Killing Me softly. It is turning out to be disturbingly violent in places; a thriller, "love story", murder, mystery, rolled into one.

Maureen

28th February 2006, 16:12

Finished Killing me softly. Good thriller, chilling story.

Read the first chapter of Beneath the skin, which is put as a teaser at the end of this book, and it seems a good story as well.

Maureen

3rd March 2006, 19:06

Started on Hannibal (Dr Lecter). Am finally understanding some things which totally escaped me in the film.

Michelle

3rd March 2006, 20:15

I was quite disappointed with ethe film Mau - I had a very different image of certain things in my mind.

Inanna

4th March 2006, 09:16

I thought the film was quite funny in places :mrgreen:

Maureen

4th March 2006, 15:47

I was quite disappointed with ethe film Mau - I had a very different image of certain things in my mind.

yes...I would be too, if I had read the book before. Now though, I am reading the book and thinking, "oh...that's why.......", or "This they did not show in the film! " The book is much better!

You know what - this is not the first time it happened to me, I read the book after I watch the film. I must say I much prefer it that way, than reading the book first and then watching the film.

Inanna

4th March 2006, 17:38

Me too Maureen, I never read books before I see the film if I can help it :mrgreen:

Maureen

10th March 2006, 16:46

Finished Hannibal. The book was much better than the film, and as far as I can remember from the film, this was slightly altered. (esp the ending) Good story though, although I cannot imagine anyone with his IQ!!! (and his vast amount of knowledge in a lot of subjects.)

Maureen

12th March 2006, 13:01

Am currently reading "An introduction to Greek Mythology".
Am really glad I got this book from the library,as I would not have probably bought it, if not found it as a special offer!
It turned out to be quite amusing,and very interesting apart from the fact that I learned some stuff as well!
I don't know why - perhaps because some of the stories I was already familiar with - although I always have a problem when reading "fantasy", as I find them ludicrous to picture - these myths I found entertaining. I am really enjoying this book.

Maureen

14th March 2006, 19:24

HAve started Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes. Actually, I thought this will be a slushy book, but it is turning out to be quite interesting. It is about a drug addict - who thinks she is not addicted. She is currently on a rehabilitation programme. Incidentaly, all the people there deny they have a problem. The wife of one of them, who seems like the nice cashier at the supermarket, but is a violent alchoholic and drug user, denies his having broken almost every bone in her body, even though they have a police and hospital report to prove it. I have just spent more than an hour and a half in the bath - totally absorbed, while my skin turned prune-like. Strangly enough none of the boys interrupted!

Maureen

17th March 2006, 15:52

Holiday over. Time for Red Dragon (Thomas Harris again) I am expecting more gruesome details!

Maureen

17th March 2006, 17:34

Red Dragon started off nicely, and as expected. According to the book, even this was made into a film, but I don't remember watching it. Must have missed it!

Michelle

17th March 2006, 18:05

I liked this book.. different style to Hannibal.

jake

17th March 2006, 18:06

It was Maureen, but it was called Manhunter see here (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/). It wasn't bad actually. And Gil Grissom is in it :mrgreen: (billed as William Petersen obviously!)

Michelle

17th March 2006, 18:11

It was Maureen, but it was called Manhunter see here (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/). It wasn't bad actually. And Gil Grissom is in it :mrgreen: (billed as William Petersen obviously!)

But wasn't there another version not long ago, actually called Red Dragon?

Edit - found it (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289765/)

jake

17th March 2006, 18:30

Yes, forgot about that. I preferred Manhunter.

Maureen

17th March 2006, 19:06

And Gil Grissom is in it :mrgreen:

Gosh he looks young!

Maureen

17th March 2006, 19:07

But wasn't there another version not long ago, actually called Red Dragon?

Anthony Hopkins is realy suited to these roles I think!! He is a very good actor.

Maureen

18th March 2006, 19:16

Am really enjoying The Red Dragon, and getting cross when I have to stop reading!

Maureen

19th March 2006, 17:40

Do you know who played Reba?

jake

19th March 2006, 17:45

Emily Watson in the 2002 version here (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289765/)

and Joan Allen in Manhunter here (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474)

Maureen

19th March 2006, 18:12

Thanks Jake!

Maureen

19th March 2006, 18:39

Must say Tom Noonan looks more like what I expected FD to look.

Maureen

21st March 2006, 19:01

Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell. Have been meaning to read this for ever, but I never picked it up for some reason. Quite different from her usual books (this has nothing to do with Scarpetta). I think there is quite a large number of very important main female characters who carry a lot of authority in her books. Probably very unlike the real world.

Maureen

23rd March 2006, 14:10

Was doing quite ok with this book, when towards the end, she had to spoil it all. It started off ok (nothing over the top, but ok), and is ending ridiculously. disgusting!!!

Maureen

23rd March 2006, 14:15

Maureen

25th March 2006, 18:35

Am currently reading Unnatural Exposure (Corwell again). Looks like a good story.

Maureen

28th March 2006, 16:58

Finished that, and am currently reading Ceremony in Death of JD Robb.
Did not know what to expect, but is very fast paced, and quite a different style to what I usually read. :-)

Michelle

28th March 2006, 17:22

Don't fotget Mau - if anything about the characters confuses you, drop me a line. :)

Maureen

28th March 2006, 18:47

Thanks Micha - am ok till now - I can sense that there is some background which I do not know of - eg Mavis and Dallas - but I'm doing ok. (MAvis just dropped in, at the moment - but I did not get any of the history between her and Dallas - just hints that they have some sort of a deep bond)

Michelle

28th March 2006, 18:54

Yep - they're very unlikely friends, but amazingly close! :)

Maureen

29th March 2006, 15:58

I am enjoying the story, but the love scenes are a bit too much!!

Michelle

29th March 2006, 16:54

Haha - the famous JD Robb love scenes! :lol: If only it was that perfect all the time!

Emma

30th March 2006, 11:48

I am enjoying the story, but the love scenes are a bit too much!!

Ooooer!!

I've haven't read anything by JD Robb. I noticed today at pre-school they had a small collection of hers for sale, one of those book clubs, I was a little tempted :wink: - I think it was five books for £6. Would you recommend her books?

Michelle

30th March 2006, 12:37

Five for £6 - that is good! :)

Take a look at http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/jdrobb.html - although each book is a crime story in itself, it works well as a series. I started with no3, then went back and started from the beginning! :) Any of the earlier ones should be fine... but once you reach the more recent ones, it's worth knowing some of the characters backgrounds.

However, as I've said to Maureen, if you want to give them a try, and soemthing confuses you, I can always fill you in on the relevant history. :)

Maureen

30th March 2006, 16:59

Emma - tha't quite a deal.

I am almost finished reading this, andthe story was enjoyable. I would definately read more of her stories. However the love scenes make me gag!!! They are the romantic story book type,(mind blowing sex morning, noon and night - multiple climaxes etc etc!!!!!))quite graphic, and certainly more than any I have come across in normal Thrillers. :-))

Inanna

30th March 2006, 17:07

Oh I love those Maureen LOLOL

Guess I must be a closet perv :D

Anonymous

30th March 2006, 17:09

:shock: @ Inanna lmao

Maureen

30th March 2006, 17:14

Guess I must be a closet perv :D

Well it's out in the open now!! Everyone across the world can see this!!!Your secret is no longer. You have outed yourself woman!

Inanna

30th March 2006, 17:23

ROTFL

I guess I have, but I have to admit, that written correctly (with no slush whatsoever) sex scenes can be brilliant :wink:

Maureen

30th March 2006, 17:27

ROTFL

I guess I have, but I have to admit, that written correctly (with no slush whatsoever) sex scenes can be brilliant :wink:

I agree, but there are quite a number of them. Whenever the husband and wife meet - bang goes another scene. :rofl: :wink:

Michelle

30th March 2006, 17:39

They didn't make me gag.. I also don't mind the occasional sex scene in books. However, the ones in these books are just too perfect - it doesn't matter what they've been through, they always have the energy.. and they never have any 'problems'! ;)

However, it has been argued on another forum that books are escapism, and so they want to read about a world where's its all wonderful. I don't agree, but that's the argument.

Maureen

30th March 2006, 17:42

And did you notice how sex between R & E is described, as compared to sex between other people?

Inanna

30th March 2006, 17:47

However, it has been argued on another forum that books are escapism, and so they want to read about a world where's its all wonderful. I don't agree, but that's the argument.

I've just finished reading a book where although the sex was great it wasn't perfect. You even had the leading lady shouting out 'wrong door' during one scene which made me giggle insanely :wink:

Anonymous

30th March 2006, 17:50

Inanna declared :

I've just finished reading a book where although the sex was great it wasn't perfect.

LOLOL you make me laugh !

Hopw could it have been *perfect* ? Care to share?

:wink:

Maureen

30th March 2006, 17:58

However, it has been argued on another forum that books are escapism, and so they want to read about a world where's its all wonderful. I don't agree, but that's the argument.

Neither do I - prob that's why I have a prob with fantasy genres.

Here the world they live in is not wonderful - just E and R's private life is.

Oh and Roarke too of course.

Michelle

30th March 2006, 18:18

I think it may be to show that Eve has found a haven in Roarke.. away from her horrendous childhood, and her life as a homicide detective.

Inanna

30th March 2006, 18:23

Inanna declared :

I've just finished reading a book where although the sex was great it wasn't perfect.

LOLOL you make me laugh !

Hopw could it have been *perfect* ? Care to share?

:wink:

I mean when they write how everything is totally perfect in an unreal way. They are both perfect human specimens, both amazingly perfect at doing just what the other one loves best of all, both have the most amazing mind-blowing orgasms ever and then afterwards they sigh, say they love each other and life is good n all that!!

I prefer it when people have hang-ups and the love scenes are funny and just like RL, though they can still be hot.

LOL read 'The Corset Diaries' to see what I mean :mrgreen:

Michelle

30th March 2006, 18:32

I mean when they write how everything is totally perfect in an unreal way. They are both perfect human specimens, both amazingly perfect at doing just what the other one loves best of all, both have the most amazing mind-blowing orgasms ever and then afterwards they sigh, say they love each other and life is good n all that!!

Do you mean to say that doesn't happen to you? It happens to me all the time.....!

:mrgreen:

Inanna

30th March 2006, 18:37

LOLOL

Yep there are no icky squishy embarassing bits in my lovelife I can tell you :mrgreen:

Maureen

30th March 2006, 19:08

Finished Ceremony in Death. Enjoyable read. Will try to pick up more of the series. (Who know - may catch E & R being from Mars and Venus!!)

Maureen

9th April 2006, 15:40

Ooops I have neglected this! I have since read Southern Cross, which is PC's follow up to Hornet's nest. Nothing too special -
Now I have just finished The curious incident of the dog in the night time, which is a fantastic book. I would recommend this to all. A really superb piece of writing - no wonder it was awarded the 2003 Whitbread book of the year.

Kell

9th April 2006, 16:11

I'm glad you enjoyed TCIotDitNT - I adored it. It was definitely on my of my favourites of last year.

Maureen

15th April 2006, 17:56

Am currently reading "Almost a crime", by Penny Vincenti.

Maureen

19th April 2006, 17:42

Enjoyed this. One of those books you can read without any thinking. Jsut what I needed. (although it is a tad too long at 800+ pages)

Now I have started on Chocolat. Very appropriate for this time of year!! I think I will enjoy this book - it has started out really well.

The Library Nook

19th April 2006, 21:52

I loved that book, made me want to open a shop just like hers!

Maureen

20th April 2006, 14:52

It is making me crave chocolate all the time I'm reading the descriptions!! This book should have come with a warning on the cover - "Beware, makes you put on weight!!"

Maureen

21st April 2006, 19:06

Now I have started on Chocolat. .

A really sweet story. Will prob finish it off tonight.

Maureen

23rd April 2006, 12:20

Re Chocolat - I enjoyed the book - very nice story, quite unusual, although I predicted the end, and was quite annoyed that we were not given the whole works re the old father and what happened exactly during Father Reynaulds' childhood.

Kell

23rd April 2006, 15:06

I know - I wondered about the old padre too. And you're right about the cravings - I was desperate for a massive box of Vianne's chocs all the way through!

Maureen

24th April 2006, 14:30

She should have developed or explained the old man's angle.

Maureen

25th April 2006, 18:05

Started on Hell's Kitchen by Jeffery Deaver. The book really started off extremely well - I love that in a book, not a gradual build up, but a "happening" event, which may be discussed/explained/ later.

Maureen

25th April 2006, 18:06

Don't know if that makes sense!! :lol:

Maureen

28th April 2006, 17:58

finished Hell's Kitchen. Good story. This is about a charachter called John Pellam, and apparently there are other books where he is the main character - which I'll be looking out for. Will be starting on Host later on tonight.

Maureen

29th April 2006, 19:17

Host is a story of scientists trying to stay alive forever. (Just read the first couple of chapters though) I'm sure some people would think this is a good idea - (I'm not one of them), and the thought of experimenting with immortality gives me the creeps.

Maureen

3rd May 2006, 14:49

I loved Host. WIll certainly be looking out for more of Mr James' work.

Maureen

3rd May 2006, 14:50

HAve started the first chapter of Betrayal in Death now.

Lilywhite

4th May 2006, 18:47

What's this one about Maureen?? I've never heard of it but it sounds intriguing...

Kat
:catlove:

Maureen

5th May 2006, 17:33

It is Nora Roberts writing as JD Robb. Main characters Eve Dallas, and her husband Roark. More info in the articles section by Michelle.

In Death (http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/jdrobb.html)

Lilywhite

5th May 2006, 21:49

mmmm I like the sound of these... will have to keep an eye out.

Kat
:catlove:

Maureen

10th May 2006, 18:16

Finished Betrayal in Death. Similar to Ceremony in Death in my opinion.
will be starting Life Support by Tess G later on.

Maureen

11th May 2006, 18:55

will be starting Life Support by Tess G later on.

which I discovered I had already read ....but did not recognise the name. Spent the evening watching Grey's Anatomy Episodes 1-5 on DVD instead. :shock:

Inanna

11th May 2006, 19:00

I did that Maureen, LOL

It was the cutting out of the intestines that reminded me hehehehehe

Maureen

11th May 2006, 19:02

me too! As soon as I read that I remembered! The title is not something that sticks in yr mind is it?

Inanna

11th May 2006, 19:03

LOL no and neither was the blurb on the back of the book, but that image of him cutting her brought it all back :mrgreen:

Maureen

14th May 2006, 19:46

1. The Dark Side of the Sun.
2. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
3. Indelible
4. Trace
5. The Growing pains of Adrian Mole
6. The Cappuccino Years
7. Deception Point
8. The Safe House
9. CSI - Binding ties.
10.The Bone Collector
11.My Sister's Keeper
12. Terminal
13. Watermelon
14. Killing Me softly
15. Hannibal
16. An introduction to Greek Mythology
17. Rachel's Holiday
18. Red Dragon
19. HOrnet's Nest
20. Unnatural Exposure
21. Ceremony in Death
22. Hell's Kitchen
23. Host
24. Betrayal in Death
25. Shallow Graves
26. Into Temptation
27. Denial
28. Jigs and Reels
29. Street Dreams
30. 24 hours

Maureen

9th June 2006, 20:03

Into Temptation was a lllllllloooong story (800+ pages). Read this while refurbishing house - needed a light read. Good choice for this purpose.

Now have started Denial by Peter JAmes. Have read Host previously, which I enjoyed tremendously.

Maureen

18th June 2006, 17:36

Finished Denial. Enjoyable book, which has cemented my idea that Peter James will become one of my favorite authors. Host was a much more original story, but this book is v. recommendable as well.

On to Jigs and Reels by Joanne Harris

Maureen

9th July 2006, 14:57

Gosh I have neglected this! After Jigs and Reels I read Street Dreams by Faye Kellerman, and have now started 24 hours by Greg Iles.

Maureen

22nd July 2006, 13:29

...24 hours was an enjoyable read. Need to read more Iles

This was followed by Beneath the skin from Nicci French,

Have now started a book called Food - your miracle medicine by Jean Carper.

(It deals with how food can prevent and treat symptoms and problems) Looks intriguing.

Maureen

26th July 2006, 16:02

Well it seems that we (people in the Med) eat a very healthy diet, esp compared to typical americans. Fortunately most of the food that I like is considered very healthy!

Maureen

10th August 2006, 18:44

Finished the food book - and learned a few surprising facts - like you should eat live yogurt if you suffer from hayfever!

Read Blue Genes - Val McDermid - which I enjoyed.

Have now started Neil Gailman's American Gods. I remember Kell liked this.

Maureen

10th August 2006, 18:51

Maureen

24th August 2006, 19:25

Currently reading Haywire - but it is nothing to write home about!

Maureen

6th November 2006, 17:23

Oh no - I haven't updated this for a while!
I have to think!!

Maureen

6th November 2006, 17:26

I read " The kills" by Linda Fairstein, but cannot remember the story at the moment
"A big boy did it and ran away" by C.Brookmyre - which I enjoyed..............................

....not sure what else though!

Kell

6th November 2006, 18:19

Glad you enjoyed the Brookmyre, Mau - he's one of my faves. :)

Maureen

1st January 2007, 17:00

And the last book I read last year is Holy fools by Joanne Harris.

Maureen

1st January 2007, 17:06

not much books read in 2006 - although I have not been reading lately as i have been very busy with my course. Hope this year will be better (though I doubt it). Have started off the year with Memoirs of a Geisha..........am liking what I read so far!