Michelle

All else may have to go on hold for a short time - I was very happy to grab a copy of William Hussey's Witchfinder - Dawn of the Demontide from Amazon Vine. Some of us here have read his adult horror books (as Bill Hussey), and he's now moved into YA horror. I've read the first few chapters, and it's rather excellent so far.. but certainly not for younger teens!

Thanks Paula. I've almost finished the second book, Voices, which has a different feel to it. The two main characters from the first are back, but the story is completely different, so there's actually no need to read these in order. Over the past few years, I've re-read a couple of Stephen King novels.. I originally read these as a teenager, so I don't remember much. I've re-read The Stand, The Shining and Salem's Lot (the latter as an audio book), and have very much enjoyed the experience. I was catching up on the King thread on here, and Cujo was mentioned.. and today I saw it on our work's books stall.. so I've also started that tonight.

I will. My problem is remembering which one I read last.. I think it was Born in Death, but I could be wrong! lol

I think the book depository has it for about the same price.. but the other version is cheaper.

I'm going to have to remember where I left off, and maybe get back to them... it's been a while now.

Thank you for that. I'm completely intrigued by this book, so I'm going to make it my 'project' for a few months (quite possibly quite a few months!) - I shall read it in between other books, and take my time.

I was just going to recommend the same as Nollaig! I've recently lent it to a friend of mine who really enjoys horror, and both her and husband thought it was brilliant.

I'm not sure if anyone can help, but there are two paperback versions, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what the differences are? http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780375703768/House-of-Leaves is the cheaper option, from an American publisher.. http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780385603102/House-of-Leaves is more expensive, but is also paperback. I'm happy to pay a few quid more if it's worth it, but obviously not if there's no difference!

I've just been to amazon.co.uk to order it, but it's really expensive! I'm off to have a look round now.

I've just looked this up, and it looks like something I may just enjoy.. I'm a bit concerned about it being long and challenging, but maybe if I take my time? In fact, we may have a previous thread of the book.. I'll take a look... http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=8359

I was told by a Head Dietician the other day that rickets had returned!

Erm.. does this mean you have no underwear now?!

BJ, I'm hoping too, as it sounds rather intriguing (apart from the long and challenging part! lol)!

I've listened to some of this as an audiobook, and was surprised how enjoyable it was.

Frances, I've merged your thread with a similar one, so we can keep the suggestions all together. Please let us know how you get on with your choices.

I would love it to be a Friday - it means I can watch it, then tour the message boards, without worrying about getting to sleep for work the next day! Well, considering we've had some time travel, different time lines going on at once, and then Juliet letting off that bomb, who knows.. maybe everything could be different?

Mac, have you read Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud? That was one of my highlights of 2008, and it's probably out in paperback now.

Kell, it looks like you're finding more reading time now.

I really enjoyed it Mac, but having looked at the synopsis for the first Earthsea book, I would think it's quite different. It's about the various groups of people who live in the Uplands (rather than the cities) - each family line has a different 'gift', and they all live in fear that another family may use it's gift against them. The main character comes from a family with the gift of 'undoing', which although can be used for small things, is often used to kill, and he fights against this. He becomes so scared of his gift, that he blindfolds himself. It's a 'coming of age' book, as much as a book about the various families, and it's quite a gentle pace. I think that's why I often enjoy YA fantasy.. as much as I enjoy the fantasy genre, I find the larger books and sagas a bit off-putting, as my reading time is limited.. the YA ones are often shorter, and easier to dip in and out of. I've now moved onto the second book in the series, Voices.. another good which has started well.

I decided that this final series requires a thread all of it's own! It's been confirmed to return in the US on Tues 2nd Feb - evryone seems to be assuming that it will be shown in the UK on Sun 7th, but has anyone seen any official confirmation? As we approach, and during the series, please take care to use spoilers.. it would be nice for all to take part in this thread without anything being ruined. Please share any articles, rumours etc, for those who do enjoy them, but remember that some like to approach the series without knowing anything. I, for one, am SO excited! Promo material:

We've just watched that episode, and got a shock when it came up at the end that he had died.

Sorry, a rather boring thread title! My first book started in 2010 is Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin, a YA fantasy book. So far so good!