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The Faber Book of Madness by Roy Porter ~ Madness evades definition, divides opinion and frightens and touches us all. In his classic anthology, the late Roy Porter compiled a brilliant and comprehensive selection of writings - from George III to Nijinsky, Shakespeare to Poe, John Clare to Robert Schumann, and Nietszche to Artaud - to offer a unique entrée and guide to this most mysterious of worlds.

Happy reading Michelle I have 'The Owl Killers' too

Happy reading Bettyboop

Me too, its such a great series

I finished 'Dead in the Family' by Charlaine Harris and I am just about to start 'Generation Dead' by Daniel Waters

Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris ~ Started: 01.08.10 ~ Finished: 02.08.10 Synopsis ~ If you think your family relationships are complicated, think again: you haven't seen anything like the ones in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie Stackhouse is dealing with a whole host of family problems, ranging from her own kin (a non-human fairy and a telepathic second cousin) demanding a place in her life, to her lover Eric's vampire sire, an ancient being, who arrives with Eric's 'brother' in tow at a most inopportune moment. And Sookie's tracking down a distant relation of her ailing neighbour (and ex), Vampire Bill Compton. In addition to the multitude of family issues complicating her life, the werewolf pack of Shreveport has asked Sookie for a special favour, and since Sookie is an obliging young woman, she agrees. But this favour for the wolves has dire results for Sookie, who is still recovering from the trauma of her abduction during the Fairy War. 'Dead in the Family' is the 10th book in the Sookie Stackhouse (Southern Vampire) Series. Unfortunately I did not enjoy 'Dead and Gone' (Book 9), I felt it was somewhat lacking and I am sorry to say I felt the same way about 'Dead in the Family', don't get me wrong there was some great parts especially Sookie's relationship with her family, there was definitely a lot of bridges being built which was good to read, I felt that Sookie deserved some peace of mind but she was not getting any . Sookie, again, is stuck in the middle of another fight but you get to point that you feel, how many more supes can Sookie possibly meet? I am a fan of the series and I am not about to give up on it, as with all books there is positives and negative aspects, and it has always been a strong series with excellent characters and Sookie is a definite favourite and as always, I am looking forward to the next book.

Will do, thanks Charm, thank pickle

Great review Chesil, I enjoyed 'Linger' too, there is so much in it and the emotions were described so well

I didn't know that and as you said, its her right, she has created this world, I don't know about the interviews though , as long as she's happy

Sorry to hijack your thread Charm but I am in the middle of 'Dead in the Family' and its very slow

I agree Charm, I think I put it down twice, just entertainment, not to be taking seriously

Definitely pickle

Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series) by J.R. Ward ~ Started: 31.07.10 ~ Finished: 01.08.10 Synopsis ~ In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the blind leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed - leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate - Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead - a world beyond her wildest dreams... 'Dark Lover' is the first book in the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood Series' by J.R. Ward. 'Dark Lover' introduces us to the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, vampires who exist in secret, fighting against their foes the Lessening Society. Wrath their leader and unwilling King of the Brotherhood prepares to help the half-breed daughter of his recently deceased Brother Darius, Beth to complete her transition into a vampire, if she survives of course. 'Dark Lover' is definitely a fun read, there is enough excitement to keep you entertained and although somewhat cheesy at times, its has a good story. I am looking forward to the next book, 'Lover Eternal'. A series for adults everywhere who enjoy supernatural stories.

I received my copy last week from amazon and I am looking forward to reading it too, I have read some excellent reviews

Oh its hard to decide, they both have great elements, I will get back to you

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater ~ Started: 27.07.10 ~ Finished: 31.07.10 Synopsis ~ In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabel, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole. At turns harrowing and euphoric, Linger is a spellbinding love story that explores both sides of love -- the light and the dark, the warm and the cold -- in a way you will never forget. As many of you know I enjoyed 'Shiver', the story of Grace and Sam and their fight to be together due to Sam's struggle to stop becoming a werewolf forever. Shiver' finished on a positive note with more of Sam and Grace's story to come. I enjoyed 'Linger', it was much more intense than 'Shiver' and with the additional view points of Isabel and the new wolf, Cole added to the mix, it made for great reading, I found Isabel hilarious at times because she was so straight to the point but at the same time so wounded by her recent loss, I felt sad for her. Grace and Sam were as memorable as ever, they are both well written and lovely characters, in 'Linger' they are both going through changes which are difficult for the both of them to cope with, and at the same time showing how much strength of character they both have. Cole, the newest wolf and character I did not warm to initially but my view of him did change as I read. For me, 'Linger' was a lot sadder than 'Shiver' (and I had a lump in my throat at the end of 'Shiver' the second time I read it), so you can imagine what was I like at the end of 'Linger'. A powerful story which I think will appeal to everyone who enjoy a well written story with a difference. I am looking forward to the next and final instalment, 'Forever', which is due for release next year.

The Black Keys ~ Brothers

Welcome to the gang Jed

X~Men 2

I needed some book therapy today (because I need more books ) ~ Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (in paperback) Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh

You will definitely enjoy 'The Woman in Black' Ooshie, it has a bit of everything

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