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Ohhhhh . . . . . As well as my main quote book, I umm, errrr, have a seperate notebook for all the other notey-stuff you mention Kylie. This one is smaller than my quote book so I carry that around. If I'm reading mobile and I write a quote in it I later transcribe it into my main quote book. Mainly though I write in my quote book as I read or mark relevant book pages with page markers or metal petals for future transcription. ~ Trish, whose notebook pile is actually a foothill of her TBR one

I've kept a quote book for about 20 years now. In fact I now have 3 of them

"The Palace of Strange Girls" by Sallie Day Debut novel by this author tells about the Singleton family holidaying in Blackpool in the late 1950's. 16 year old Helen wishes to be grown up, grow away and experience life and love, 7 year old Beth longs to complete her I-Spy at the Seaside book, Father Jack tries to keep a secret whilst iron matriarch Ruth attempts to keep control of them all. A likeable easy read each chapter cleverly set around an "I-Spy at the Seaside" challenge. (Remember those books?) One readily enters the world of the Singletons on their annual seaside holiday; the trials and tribulations of a family vacation, things naturally growing devloping and maturing: children, families, life, love, experiences, friendships; the wants, wishes and desires of individuals within a family and the blending, gelling and separating required to please all. The author also gives us glimpses into the Lancashire Cotton Mills Industry of the late 50's. Did I like it? I did and I didn't. I know I was "annoyed" when it ended because I wanted to know more. But maybe that's good? I also know that I just adored seven year old Beth. A little poppet of a character who has to wear pink plastered over NHS spectacles for a lazy eye and a woollen liberty bodice and vest to keep her hole in the heart weakened chest warm at all times 8/10

I admire all the cross stitch talent displayed on this thread and I have indeed done some myself. However I stand absolutely in awe of the ones by Angel :) Well Done!!!!!!!!!! What a feat.

Might I suggest: Adeline Yen Mah. She has a book about a Chinese cinderella "Falling Leaves" I think it's called. Amy Tan's "The Kitchen God's Wife" is one of my favourites. Her book "The Joy Luck Club" is another I would recommend. Ma Jian's "The Noodle Maker" and "Stick out Your Tongue". "Red Azalea" and "Becoming Madame Mao" by Anchee Min. Jung Chang's "Wild Swans". "Balzac and The Little Chinese Seamstress" by Dai Saijia "Shanghai Baby" by Wei Hui. Only one on this list I've not read but it has been highly recommended to me. Hope this helps ~ Trish.

The Curious Tale of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I do like this author. I love his writing style and use of words. However, these were tales that just seemed to end abruptly and led nowhere. I still liked his use of words though:)

The Good Soldier by Ford Maddox Ford. Far From The Madding Crowd.

I usually mark it by buying a book for my daughter and my eldest son alongside which I manage to throw one in for myself Don't buy for the youngest though as he wouldn't even know which way to hold a book let alone that there's a special day dedicated to them.

I love Margaret Forster's novels! May I also recommend Is There Anything You Want? Mother Can You Hear Me and The Seduction Of Mrs Pendlebury. All great reads.

I've managed to keep a Book Journal for years ~ but only cause I'm older than most of you on here I have used specific Book Journals but nowadays just use a hardback notebook. I've also kept a quote book for about 20 years.

I do! I pick from my TBR pile according to my mood. If I've read heavy I then read light. Or I can get distracted, influenced and easily swayed by recommendations/bookrings/reading group choices/bookclub forum

You have some good choices on there. I love Fear and Loathing. That's a great read. I've also read The Bell Jar, Jude The Obscure and The Yellow Wallpaper. Happy Reading!

I read the book ages ago and really enjoyed it. Haven't sen the film yet so cannot comment on that.

Oryx and Crake is similar in that it examines scientific develepments in genetic engineering and xenotransplantation. It simultaneously addresses the collapse of civilisation. It is much less scary and indeed quite wry.

ps: Have you read "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood?

Ha! I know what you mean. . Glad I read it though. It does make you think about scientific creation, life, rights, playing God . . . . I loved the style it was written in too.