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My parents think I'm a bit of a book nazi too. I think this was exacerbated when they left some of my books in a hotel and returned with some real old dross for me to read in return.

That's the reason I just read it. I hate reading books after I've seen film adaptations of them I'm so sad about Minghella. This will be a great tribute, I agree, shame he never got to finish Louis Drax though

Personally I'd count them as the author wrote them. So yes, Narnia is a number of books, but the Lord of the Rings is one.

12. Alexander McCall Smith - The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency I've said earlier that I've had this on my shelf for years but was galvanised into finally reading it by the advent of the film on Sunday. So, for those of you who are in the same quandry as me; read it. It's lovely, warm and quite funny too. You can hear the voices in your mind as you read the dialogue and can imagine Botswana too, the way it is described (but not overly so). The detection part isn't in the same vein as Agatha Christie, despite Precious citing her at various junctions, but more of how she tackled the problems having no previous experience of this type of work. So, all in all, a lovely story, and a quick read with the prospect of more loveliness to come. 9/10

I've had the book on my TBR pile for years. Not sure why but I never got round to reading it. When I saw it was on Telly, I figured I should. Now I'm cross with myself for not doing so sooner. It's lovely!!!!

I generally don't do kids books at all I have the Chronicles of Narnia on Mount TBR but not read any since I was eight So that's a very long time ago and so not recent enough for me to comment

Oh poo! My cordless keyboard obviously ignored me and decided to keep the last one. Bah! Thank you Michelle

Same here! And I've been an adult longer than children have been children

I loved this book Margo and have his latest on Mount TBR. However, I do think this book has its own thread somewhere, I could be wrong of course as I'm sure you had a look first

Remember at the end of series three when Jack and Kate were in the very first of the flash forwards? Well during that period, Jack went to a funeral parlour to view a coffin. There was nobody else there and it was commented on. Jack had read about it in a newspaper clipping which was shown briefly and wasn't 100% clear. Here's a link to tell you about it all

Nor me - somehow things changed round about 1920

I can't. It still haunts me. Read it yourself Miss Speedyread and see what you think

I wish Julie Walters had got a ghostwriter

Classic/Deceased: Evelyn Waugh Adult Modern: Marian Keyes Childrens Modern: J K Rowling Author of your favourite book: Fynn

That's a very popular theory but I'm not sure it sits well with me. I know the article said he left a teenage boy and Michael is the only one that fits that, but it all seems too pat. Surely they would have wanted a little more mystery than 'It must be Michael, he has a teenage son and may have killed himself due to what he did. Also the reason there was nobody at the funeral' Do you know what I mean about it all being too easy?

There is certainly a cover-up regarding Jin, as to whether he's alive, alive and on the island or dead on the island, who's to know? I enjoyed last night's episode too. Despite finding out O6 member number 5, we still have more questions than answers. Seeing Michael on the boat was no surprise was it? #would be good if he's not Ben's informant, or if he actually isn't Michael.

Nice easy books to read that have stuck with me recently: * The boy in the striped pyjamas - John Boyne * Curious Incident or Spot of Bother - Mark Haddon I'm not saying they are similar but I would say they are all suitable for a young adult reader and also not a 'difficult' read. Or check out people's blogs to see what they've been reading (I've got some nice 'easy reads' in mine at the moment)

Yours isn't too bad Now run off and play with the other kids

How about something like this?

Why thank you sweetness

11. Paul Magrs - Never the Bride Another book I just picked up at the library by an author I've never heard of. This is a great little book. It tells the story of Brenda, who has a B&B in Whitby, and her best friend Effie and the shenanigans they get up to investigating the weird goings on in the seaside town. The weirdest thing of all, however, is Brenda herself. On the front it's described as a 'Gothic smash'. To me, it was about as gothic as 'Carry on Screaming' but with a more sophisticated and less relentless humour. The book did remind me of books I read in my childhood where the heroes solve a number of small mysteries in one book but they aren't all totally disparate. I'm really looking forward to the follow-up and hope Mr Magrs goes on to a successful career. 8/10

That's cleared something up for me as in The Surgeon, I saw Rizzoli as more of a supporting character - I loved the bloke who was the main part in that. Tess, what do you feel about the growing trend of 'celebrity writers'? (By that I mean people who are famous for something else then get book deals and write fiction rather than writers who become celebrities)

No doubt it'll be at the same time as 'Lost'

Well not actually Carol Thatcher. But she speaks almost exactly the same which is very funny. A (mutual, I think) friend tells me she has managed to download the series so maybe you can do so too. Minette gives some pretty basic tips (I would assume, not being a writer I haven't a clue) but applies them specifically to crime/suspense/thrillers. I was also amused that Brendan Cole has only read three books in his life. A friend commented that he'd obviously spent his time dancing and pursuing 'other interests'

10. Robert Barnard - The Graveyard Position So, I read a crappy book and fell back to a favourite author. This is Barnard doing what Barnard does well. A complex plot presented in a nice easy-to-read way. In this one, Mervyn returns to Leeds for his aunt's funeral. He's been gone over twenty years, since said Aunt told him his life was in danger. The danger apparently came from within the family, now he needs to dig into the murky past of the Cantelo family 8/10