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Janet

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  1. I quite enjoy childrens book too, Kell. :)

     

    Classic/Deceased: I haven't read much pre-20th Century fiction, but I do love Shakespeare, and he is dead, so I'll say him!

     

    Adult Modern: Emily Barr

     

    Childrens Modern: Philip Pullman

     

    Author of your favourite book: My 'oldest' favourite is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. My new favourite books are either The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or The Book Thief by Markus Zusac.

  2. Personally, I don't understand the fascination with celebs and their lifestyles. I really don't care at all, yet other people in the office buy all the glossy gossip mags and are absolutely fascinated by it all. I just don't get it. :)

    Me neither but I have a friend who devours magazines like Heat and Hello! Each to their own, I guess.

     

    I've never read a book written by a celebrity but I know Katie Price's books are popular - does she write them herself? I mean her fiction, not her autobiography.

     

    It's not fair on serious authors but until people stop buying them, there will always be a market for them, I'm afraid.

  3. What do you lot think of it?

     

    See once 6 issues are up can you stop it?

    Sorry - I've only just read your PM to me about this. Yes, you can. :cry2:

     

    I missed out on resubscribing (I don't have Paypal and did the first subscription through a friend's account) and they wrote to me twice and the second time said they wouldn't bother me again because they don't like badgering people.

     

    It was just that I'd been disorganised and I resubscribed by cheque. I look forward to my magazine - I think it's very interesting and I love the book club reviews at the end. :lol:

     

    I would love a copy to have a look as I am considering subscribing but unfortunately my printer is out of action so cant print off the form :blush:

    Any more opinions? Think I might just subscribe.

    Kx

    I'm perfectly certain that if you email them with your details and explain you have no printer, they'll send you a free copy.

     

    My Mum also subscribes (but through U3A and she shares her copy with the other members, otherwise we'd share) and she emailed them with a problem and they were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It's worth a go.

  4. The Masque of the Red Death - Edgar Allen Poe

    I remember watching a film of the same name years ago with Vincent Price in it - I guess it must be an adaptation of that story - unless they just pinched the title!

     

    I'm not one for short stories. I read A Quiver Full of Arrows by Jeffery Archer (also years ago - long before all the scandal surrounding him) - I think it must have come free with a magazine. One story about two people on a train and a chocolate bar sticks in my mind, but I can't remember any of the others.

  5. I'm pretty certain my parents watched a BBC adaptation of this when I was a teenager. I seem to remember Timothy Dalton (sp? - he was a Bond) was Mr Rochester in it.

     

    I've not read any of this type of classic. I must try to remedy that later on in the year.

     

    Glad you enjoyed it so much. :blush:

  6. I missed it too (although I did watch a clip on the official site a few months ago and was very impressed with Michelle Ryan).

     

    Apparently it gave ITV2 its highest ever ratings - not bad for a mid-week slot!

  7. I liked the sound of it, but my reading has slowed down due to having to read so much for A Level that I didn't buy it.

     

    I've a feeling it's one of those books that'll start appearing in charity shops soon so I'll look out for it there.

     

    It's a Richard and Judy book, isn't it? Thanks for the review. :blush:

  8. Glad to see I'm not the only one who didn't like this book. I have read it a while ago because it seemed to be one of the best modern classics ever, but I was really disappointed. All I remember thinking is "Why should I ever be interested in this spoiled brat's antics??" LOL :lol:

    That pretty much sums up my feelings too!

  9. Janet, Vanish is part of a series.. Tess can give her views, but I wouldimagine he'd get more out of it by starting with The Surgeon. Book order here.

    Thanks Michelle. :lol:

     

    Is there a book in all of us? Well, there's certainly an autobiography in all of us. But I don't think there's a novelist in everyone. I feel that storytelling ability is something you either have or you haven't -- just as some people have blue eyes and some people have brown.

    Thanks for answering my questions. :lol: I'm sure you're right on this score - I'm pretty convinced there isn't one hidden anywhere inside me!

  10. I'm another who hasn't read any of your books... yet (sorry) but my husband has recently read Vanish and absolutely loved it, so I've added it to my 'to read' pile.

     

    He's has only recently started reading for pleasure and he read his way through all the Michael Crichton books and then ground to a halt and someone recommended you - I bought him a couple more of your books so he's a happy bunny.

     

    Two questions from me (if that's not too greedy!)

     

    a) What made you decide to write in the first place? Were you inspired by something or someone?

     

    :lol: Do you believe the adage "there is a book in all of us"? I really don't believe there is one in me - if there is, it must be very well hidden!

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