supergran71
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I had never read any of Stephen King's books until I came on the BCF and decided to dip my toe in the water with The Stand. I thought it was fantastic and I couldn't wait to keep picking it up. I have just bought another one now - Hearts in Atlantis .
My stepdaughter is a fan and has loads of his books, I will probably borrow more off her in the future.
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:readingtwo:My Reading List 2009:readingtwo:
'The Chocolate Lovers' Club' by Carole Matthews
Another bookring via Bookcrossing. The title says it all, a group of friends, their lives and chocolate. Although a chocolate lover I struggled a bit with this book in places, but have to say I would LOVE to have a place like 'Chocolate Heaven' to chill out in with my friends!! I feel fatter just having read about chocolate!!
I didn't think you liked chocolate Diane:sarcastic:
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I really must recommend Robert Goddard a book by him I have just finished )stated on another thread). He writes mysteries, not necessarily with murder as the central theme. I will write a review of the last one I read.
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"Once upon a time - for that is how all stories should begin - there was a boy who lost his mother." - John Connolly, "The Book Of Lost Things".
^ By page 8 I was in tears. This is going to be an awesome book.
It is, it is, believe
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One book which I read a long time ago The Far Pavilions by M M Kaye, I loved and would read again and again (when I get the time). The same goes for The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCulloch
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I too have a pedigree Labrador, two years old, lamp black in colour called Sam. I named home "Senor Samuel order of Plover", after my driver when I was in Kenya. During the reading of John Grogan
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I have done Weightwatchers, Slimming World and Rosemary Conley (still doing this latter) and for me RC is the most successful, no gimmicks just sensible eating based on low fat, low calories and healthy eating, plus exercise. I know of one doctors' practice that recommends RC.
I didn't know WW did exercise , they didn't when I did their plan.
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I absolutely hate that half naked "old" man who is banging on about insurance. I can't bear to watch and turn away while it is on or go out of the room
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"An hour and forty-five minutes before Nazneen's life began - began as it would proceed for quite some time, that is to say uncertainly - her mothr Rupban felt an iron fist squeeze her belly."
"Brick Lane" - Monica Ali
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I found this synopsis on Amazon after checking for the release date. It certainly sounds like another fabulous read.
Product Description
In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man - David Martin - makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city's underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner. Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love. Close to despair, David receives a letter from a reclusive French editor, Andreas Corelli, who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realises that there is a connection between this haunting book and the shadows that surround his home. Set in the turbulent 1920s, The Angel's Game takes us back to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of the Forgotten Books, the Sempere and Son bookshop, and the winding streets of Barcelona's old quarter, in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul.
This book is sitting on my TBR list. Ah me I won't get to it just yet!!
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The Stand by Stephen King
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
Pride and Prejudice/Emma by Jane Austen
The State of the Union by Douglas Kennedy
The Far Pavilions by M M Kaye
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Loads and its still growing!!
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If you get The Stand, go for the compldete unabridged version - it's fabulous! One of my all-time favourite books - not just SK ones either!
I would agree with that Kell. Its the only SK book I have read and I really enjoyed it. The characters became so Real to me as I read.
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Classical, and pop music from 50s/60s/70s
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I missed it dammit!!
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The Ruins by Scott Smith
so disturbed me I had nightmares days afterwards. It was about a group of students on holiday in Mexico and they are persuaded to go on an adventure inland to join an archeology group................horrifying believe me
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I read for pure enjoyment and relaxation, but also to learn and keep my mind agile (in old age:blush:)
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I read loads of books in 2008, but cannot remember how many. I think about 30. Many were books introduced to me on this site and some were books I might not have picked up if I had not seen them mentioned or reviewed on here.
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supergran,
I have always been a dyed in the wool Sean Connery as Bond advocate, however this new guy Daniel Craig is very good. Just as intense, focused and has that basic streak of what I call stick-to-it-tivness that makes Bond what he is.
I never, ever liked Roger Moor as Bond, love him as The Saint [the old TV series], but he was too smooth, too soft for Fleming's Bond. While I liked some of the others as actors, they just weren't Bond.
Daniel Craig "gets" Bond.
I absolutely agree with every word you have said. Yes Roger Moore was way too "smooth" for Bond. Sean Connery and Daniel Craig are from the same mould.
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I had all the Christmas and New Year period off and guess what I have the rest of the year off too:lol:
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If I can't find the right cover I usually scan the one I have and then up load it.
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Yes it has "finished", but we were left hanging at the end, so I think there will be another "series".
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The memory of ~The Merchant of Venice always stayed with me from school. I found it very exciting and have loved it since.
When I was doing the Open University, I saw a production of Twelfth Night and also Midsummer Night's Dream and enjoyed both.
Also as a school girl, I was taken to see Henry V and Hamlet.
All this has left me with a liking for Shakespeare's work and would take any opportunity to see a live portrayal.
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Yes this is a great time of the year its true, but spare a thought for the lady/man in the kitchen doing all the cooking won't you lol:mrgreen:
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