supergran71

I am seen as old but inside I am very young I have reached the stage in Nannydom where my family think I am funny all the time I love birds and hate cats I am in remarkable good health for my age, with low blood pressure and a slow heart rate I dont care that my hair is grey

I agree with everything that has been said here, but would just add that if you have read "classics" like Charles Dickens you will be better informed should you be asked about those books by children, your own, or nieces and nephews, or friends' children. You will look far from stupid then.

That was an excellent review Kenny and has made me want to read this book as soon as I can locate. Thank you

Welcome ii, I am sure you will enjoy yourself on this forum. You sound like a very clever industrious young lady. Is Finland your home country? or do you move around a lot?

Wow I am impressed

Nothing we fancied on tv last night, so we switched to Film Four and watched "Stepmom" with Susan Sarandon, Julia Roberts and Ed Harris. What a brilliant film that was, we really enjoyed it right to the end and my OH didnt fall asleep so it had to be good!! I think Ed Harris has the bluest eyes since Paul Newman, very nice, very nice.

Welcome Donna, enjoy yourself

Welcom Mer fleur, hope you enjoy being with us.

I found it via my daughter.

I have just spent three very enjoyable weeks in Ontario, Canada. I did sneak a look at a few book shops, but didnt recognise any authors. It made me wonder if any English authors (apart from the classics) get bought in Canada. Would love to know.

No never never ever, spoils the story. I do sometimes peep over at the next page though!!

Billy Elliot was fabulous I cant wait to see it again. I saw it in 2005 as a birthday surprise from my husband.

The last show I saw was my grandson in Peter Pan in January. He was great!!

The size of a book attracts me. I like em BIG!!

Look forward to hearing more about your books.

1. I am a pretty fit and active 71 year old and hope to stay that way. 2. I am a big fan of Barbra Streisand 3 I am very happy and contented with my life 4. I have a lovely daughter and 2 wonderful grandchildren 5. I love dogs and hate cats.

Yes my daughter is a member, but she can identify herself if she wants too;) Thanks for all the kind greetings

I hope this is where I say hello to everyone. I am a 71 year old grandmother and ventured on to this site following a recommendation by my daughter. I am a regular reader and have a fairly eclectic taste ranging from murder mysteries, thrillers and adventures, to historical, classics, biography and craft books. I am sure I have left loads out. I read fairly quickly. Have just discovered Douglas Kennedy, whose books I cant get enough of at the moment. I have also just got into Anita Shreve with "The Pilot's Wife".

Hi there, I am new to BCF and you all sound a great crowd. Have any of you read "Cell" by Stephen King? I caught an excerpt in a newspaper when it first came out and found it rivetting, but I have never got round to actually getting the book. Never read Stephen King before.