Esiotrot

Hi Natalie - Nice to read you Kx

Absolutley how I feel I am totally addicted!! Been spending every spare minute creating my library - still more to add and I need to figure out tags but LOVE this site! I used amazon for listing & rating but this is so much better. I have invited a few names I recognise to be friends so you may get a request. If not please add me - Esiotrot (spelt correctly this time LOL!) Kx

I am really looking forward to it - the advert looks great Kx

Hi Missy - Just found out I got the same one. Didnt think I would get anything as I have just joined so am really chuffed! I agree it looks interesting, looking forward to receiving it. Kx

11. The No1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith ~ 9 Loved this book! Its an easy read, the heat and laid back attitude of Botswana comes across so well. Mme Ramotswe is a great character - I want to read more about her and her detective work. I will be reading the rest of the books in this series and will be watching BBC1 on Sunday night to see how well it works on screen.

10. I am Legend by Richard Matheson ~ 6 (Book ring) First book I have ever read in this genre so was a bit aprehensive. I liked the book but it wasnt what I expected at all. I felt it lacked substance, there wasnt much happening. The book was written in the 50's which is amazing as I certainly didnt get the feeling of that era and assumed it was a more modern book. It gets amazing reviews but I felt I missed something - maybe it just wasnt for me.

9. Breaking the Trust by Lucy Clare ~ 7 Synopsis Jack Palmer appears to be the archetypal patriarch, but when he dies his three middle-aged children learn that he has an older, illegitimate son, Titus, conceived in his first year of marriage to their mother Clattie. Of his legitimate children, Ralph and Pippa are furious. But ambitious Mark, the youngest, has something to prove to his dead father. When he finds that Titus owns some potentially lucrative business premises in London, he sees it as an opportunity to fulfil a life-long dream to run a restaurant. But Titus is part of the deal and the two men are forced into partnership. Mutual misunderstanding leads to a breakdown in communications between them, and the rest of the family watch the disintegration of their relationship with its inevitable consequences for them all. Only the wives can see the situation clearly and it is their actions that finally bring the two men to their senses. Lucy Clare has written another highly entertaining novel about the worst -- and the best -- in family relationships. An enjoyable book describing complicated family units, the breakdown of relationships, greed and trust. Easy to read but sewn up a little to neatly with a predictable ending.

8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak ~ 9 Narrated by Death? Yikes, what have I picked up! A well written book which is slow to start, tender to read and heartbreaking in places. I really enjoyed it and would heartily recommend to anyone considering reading it.

I have been trying to read Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks for the last few nights but have had to admit defeat. Persevered to page 185 but its just not going in - I am skimming rather than reading so have decided to pause it for now. I picked this book up in the library - the subject matter (psychics/ spiritualists) isn't one I am interested in but I really wanted to try Brookmyre. Part of the problem was the fact the book was large print, which for some reason I found really off putting. After researching some reviews I will definitely try another of Brookmyres books as this doesnt seem to be his usual style or one of his best books. Would be interested to hear any other opinions. I am so disappointed I havent finished it - hate giving up on a book! Kx

I have been watching The Book Show on Sky Arts for a few weeks now and really enjoy it. I love putting a face/ voice to authors I have read. However its a bit strange when your mental picture and the real person dont match. Hearing authors discuss both their own and other authors work is revealing and inspiring, I especially enjoy hearing the books they wish they had written. Mariella Frostrup can be quite condescending at times - perhaps its just her general manner - but I still love the show. They have a website http://thebookshow.skyarts.co.uk// which has a great link to their you tube channel which has over 200 short interviews with authors. Anyone else watch? Kx

Sounds like a great read - I have this on my wish list along with The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx (who is now going out with Kat Von D - love my randon gossip!!) Kx

Made some Lentil soup and added sliced smoked sausage YUM!

LOL! I am so silly - The simplest solution and I just didn't think. Do we have a duh! or a numpty smilie?

Thanks Janet, I did think of that but cant seem to find an Email address anywhere on the website. Kx

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 Any more opinions? Think I might just subscribe. Kx

Hi Heather - Kell posted this fantastic reading guide ~ http://www.addictedtodiscworld.com/ReadingGuide.html I saved it for referance as I havent yet tried any Pratchett but intend too Hope this helps - would be interested to hear where you start and what you think KxXx

Thanks Lucy I plan to pick one up next time I visit the library, that way if its not for me it no loss. kx

Great review Michelle, this book sounds really good - added to my wish list

Someone beat you to it, I am afraid. My granny has these already they are about size of a hardback book and you heat them in the microwave. A large one - big enough to snuggle down and read a book on - would be absolute bliss. You now just need to think of a way to heat it!

7. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini ~ 9.5 After a few books that didn't suit me I felt like I had lost my reading mojo but The Kite Runner brought it back in spades. The best book I have read in such a long time - if not ever, such a powerful book - its a devastating joy to read. I couldn't stop thinking about the characters after reading it. I dont give books 10 as like others members I am always looking for the ultimate book, but this is the closest I have come to finding it. If its in your Mount TBR ~ lift it to the top

I have been neglecting this thread - am going to fill some gaps and endeavour to write a bit about each book I read from now on

I havent read many short stories but have enjoyed the ones I have read - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Stories-Penguin-Classics/dp/0141188081/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205619897&sr=1-6 saw this on Amazon and thought of you - it has great reviews so you might be interested. Kx

I have never heard of it What is it about? Are they repeating it on BBC3/4? Kx

Hi Immi Nice to read you Kx

Hi there Sarah, Nice to read you Kx