JudyB
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I'd like to add my vote for Rebecca - it's quite a compelling story.
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I'm reading Alone in Berlin by Hans Falada at the moment - I'm really enjoying it. When I bought it I assumed that it was a newly written novel but have discovered that it was written in 1947 just after the 2nd World War which makes it even more fascinating.
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I've read Germinal by Emile Zola, Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy and Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte twice. The second time because of studying them - they are all fortunately really good reads. Although there are books I would like to read again it's not something I do as my list of books to read is endless - maybe one day . . .
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Going to be a film soon I hear.
That's good news. I'm looking forward to reading Susan Hill's latest book The Small Hand - due out soon.
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I found The Woman in Black by Susan Hill really creepy - I kept looking over my shoulder even though I was reading it on a sunny day in the garden.
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Final Destination 3 which I watched last night. Is it wrong how much I love these movies? I even love the third one which is almost unheard of
I love the Final Destination films - I saw the third one at the cinema - I could barely watch the roller coaster scene - lol!
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I'm from Northern Ireland and I have no intention of leaving it just yet.
I don't blame you - it's a beautiful place. I'm from England - no matter where I live I think of Manchester as my home. It's interesting finding out where people are from - I love to travel and see new parts of the world.
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Another good author is Emile Zola. I've only read one of his books, Germinal, but it's one of my favorites.
I'm a big fan of Zola's writing and would always recommend him. I would also recommend 'What a Carve Up' by Jonathon Coe - it's anti-Thatcherism and also very funny in places.
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The Lovely Bones for the second time - fantastic film.
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Very well thank you Roland - hope you're keeping well too. Why did you swap the word 'good' for four stars
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This is on my 'to read' list Roland so it will be good to get an opinion on it. I've read quite a few books by Susan Hill recently including her detective series which gets better with each book.
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I have to work out what I'm in the mood to read - sometimes I might have a book lined up if it's one I've ordered from work.
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Book reviews in various publications are always a good starting point. Once you have a favourite author the website FantasticFiction keeps you informed of new releases and books of a similar style/nature.
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Tonight by Iggy Pop. Heard this played before a gig recently so ordered the Lust for Life album (hadn't heard it for nearly 30 years - I'd forgotten it was so good).
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Did you enjoy it Judy?
Went to see Paranormal activity on Saturday. It was good but not as scary as the hype would suggest (is it ever?)
I thought it was a good film - but felt that Gran Turino (its American equivilant) was cleverer and more balanced - plus I found it very violent and quite depressing.
Nativity yesterday was a welcome relief!
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I saw District 9 at the cheap theatre this afternoon. Second time I've seen it and loved it even more!
Fantastic film - I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to.
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I enjoyed both of Sam Hayes' books so was interested to see that there's a third - I'll be sure to look out for it at work - thanks Michelle.
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The rather appropriately titled Once Upon a Time in England by Helen Walsh is about growing up in Warrington in the 70's/80's.
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Two of the best books I've read this year are:-
The Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
Guernica by Dave Boling
both are quick but very interesting reads.
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Thank you; I did. It was brilliant and Michael Caine is superb in it.
Just been talking with OH about seeing this - the viewings are quite late but your comment has helped me to decide to go
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Ooo fiction for definate - and I totally agree that you can learn a huge amount from reading fiction from history to geography, psychology, sociology, life etc . . .
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You may also like to try Guernica by Dave Boling which deals with Spanish Civil War and WW2 in the Basque region or Winter in Madrid by C J Samson which also deals with the Civil War.
I'll second these two suggestions - both are excellent reads which taught me a huge amount about Spanish history and culture. We've just returned from the Basque region and it was fascinating to actually see the places mentioned in the book.
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Thanks for this Sue. At the library my colleague and I have just started reading Susan Hill - the wonderfully scary Woman in Black and were wondering about this detective series. I will see if I can get hold of the first one and give it a try.
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It's The Swan Thieves - out January next year.
Your Book Activity Today - Thread 12
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Thanks Roland. I'm halfway through and already considering it one of the best books I've read this year. Beautifully written and totally compelling. Reminds me at times of Emile Zola's writing - think it's the characterisation.