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122. Influential Women by Wendy Virgo 10/10 123. Old Boyfriends by Debbie Macomber 7/10 124. Jingo by Terry Pratchett 8/10 125. The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett 9/10

Jingo Waterstone's Synopsis: Discworld goes to war, with armies of sardines, warriors, fishermen, squid and at least one very camp follower. As two armies march, Commander Vimes of Ankh-Morpork City Watch faces unpleasant foes who are out to get him...and that's just the people on his side. The enemy might be even worse. "Jingo", the 21st in Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful "Discworld" series, makes the World Cup look like a friendly five-a-side. This is book 21 in the Discworld series and features the Watch. After finding an unoccupied area of land, Ankh-Morpork finds itself at war to claim this land - even though it is deserted and not particularly impressive. Everyone seems to have their own agenda and different ways of conquering and taking the land as their own. I much preferred this book to the previous Watch book, Feet of Clay. I found the storyline more gripping and the characters amused me a lot more. The Watch are an amusing group of individuals - not all human, and they have many different talents. Carrot, the human raised as a dwarf always cracks me up. He is so sensitive and literal, and Detritus the troll was hilarious. Listening to him going "I'm gunna be thick" just made me laugh. His approach to politics - intimidate to get results amused me a lot. I found this book back to Pratchett's high standard. His writing style whisked me off to the Discworld and took me on an adventure as the Watch fought for politics which I enjoyed. The book was funny, full of fantasy and adventure and an enjoyable read. I love this series and cannot get enough of it. 8/10 The Last Continent Waterstone's Synopsis: It's the Discworld's last continent and it's going to die in a few days, except...Who is this hero striding across the red desert? Sheep shearer, beer drinker, bush ranger, and someone who'll even eat a Meat Pie Floater when he's sober. A man in a hat whose luggage follows him on little legs. Yes, it's Rincewind, the inept wizard who can't even spell wizard. He's the only hero left. Still...no worries, eh? This has become one of my favourite Discworld books. It is number 22 in the series and features the Wizards - the Wizards on holiday in fact! While trying to find someone who knows about geography they stumble through an open window onto a hot island. This window closes and they are stuck. Meanwhile, Rincewind is loose and trying to escape from whatever it is he is expected to do, as usual. I loved this book. There were moments in it that I was crying with laughter - such as when the wizards trying to explain sex to a god. The wizards just lack common sense and magic, and it was so funny reading about them on a desert island and their attempt to get back to Unseen University. And there is the fact that they are stuck on the island with a woman....they are like hormonal teenage boys - very funny. And of course Rincewind always makes me laugh. He manages to save everyone in all his adventures, but essentially he does this by running away and being scared; and drinking beer. I really enjoyed this book and got through it very quickly. We get a visit from Death in the book too which always makes me laugh - his wit is hilarious. The book is full of adventure and humour, as well as gripping storylines - I really wanted to know if they wizards would make it back in an edible boat - and amazing descriptions. Without fail Pratchett always transports me to the Discworld with no trouble and I love it. This is highly recommended. 9/10

Waterstones Synopsis: "She didn't understand how she could lie beside him in bed night after night and dream about another man..."When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, her parents sent her to school abroad. She said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake - and never saw him again.Years later, Susannah finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Returning to her parents' house and her girlhood friends, she also returns to the past - and discovers that things are not always as they once seemed... This book is another in the Blossom Street series. In this book we are introduced to Susannah of Susannah's Garden. The book is set before she buys the shop on Blossom Street. Her mission is to get her mother into assisted living accommodation and to go through the house of her parents. She is suffering from depression, which is leading her to regret things that happened in her life, such as losing the love of her life, Jake. As ever, I enjoyed this book, but I do not think it is Macomber's best, nor do I think it is the best in the Blossom Street series. I think Macomber deals with some hard issues, such as depression and the need to live in a nursing home, as well as dealing with past regrets and I think the storyline was good. However, there towards the end there was a twist I didn't see coming, and to be honest, I didn't believe. And that spoilt the story for me. The return of someone from her past was not believable at all. But because this occurred close to the end of the book I don't think it ruined the book completely. Macomber is very good at writing characters who I like and empathise with. I like Susannah. I didn't always agree with her decisions but I understood where she came from and I felt for her with all the decisions she had to make. I think her mother was written well too - an elderly lady who was starting to suffer from memory loss. I think she sensitive and realistic. My favourite character however was Caroline - Susannah's old school friend. She was focused and loyal and believable. This is chick-lit, and for the most part a good read. It was easy to read and easy to get into, I was just disappointed with the ending. 7/10

I'm listening to Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett and planning to read more of 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber today. I've got some reviews to write too

I did lol! And yeah I noticed he was suddenly very smartly dressed...odd

I finished both The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett and Destinations by Sheila O'Flanagan today

You could try some George Orwell, he writes about 20th century England. Something like The Road To Wigan Pier.

My hubby asked the same thing! Will be interesting to watch. Can't wait to see the new dances. I wasn't overly impressed by the dances either - very forgettable. I'm glad with the result though. I think Layla will go next

Great photo Paula I really enjoyed it. I too had to queue up even though I had pre-booked my tickets one was suitable unimpressed! It was the teenage girls that ruined it for me - they cheered before the film played I was shocked by the number of avid fans there that hadn't read the books. There was a gasp at the end when I was shocked - were people really surprised? How could they not have read the books? I too cannot wait for Eclipse either - when is it out? LOL! I was pleased with everything they put in too - even things like Sam's girlfriend, who aren't that important. Of course, too much Jacob time, not even Edward time *sigh* I found myself laughing in many places too - I loved Aro, I found him hilarious! I really enjoyed it, and want to see it again!

I've been listening to Terry Pratchett's The Last Continent - it is very funny

Yay well done! There are some good reads in that list - and some I would like to read. I look forward to seeing what you think to Winnie the Pooh and Judy Blume (I loved her books when I was younger). Equal Rites is a good book and I love the Narnia books

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Wow that is a lot and very well organised. I'm impressed

I read this earlier in the year - was a good book

Joanna Harris: Gentlemen and Players is set in a school - very good book

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Hey - you have a good collection of books here. Glancing through my views seem to be similar to yours

I finished Jingo by Terry Pratchett yesterday. Started Destinations by Sheila O'Flanagan in bed last night - enjoying it so far

Currently listening to Jingo by Terry Pratchett