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I'd say that expectations are pretty low, at least from the people I've spoken to that love the original three Star Wars films.

Everything is just gloomy and wet here, and has been since the clocks changed. Doesn't help that it gets dark about 4:30pm...

Still tentatively pushing Hurwitz's I See You to the other site but I will get back to it soon... Sadly not enough to read as I'd like (work, bleurgh!) but I did get through a hundred or so pages of Richard Montanari's The Devil's Garden before bed. *gulp* I'm a big fan - as far as crime thrillers go he's got that page-turning suspense down to a tee.

Realised last night as I was reading Richard Montanari's The Devil's Garden that I've read a lot of his books (although not all, and he hasn't actually written that many). He is definitely an author I devour though - real page-gripping stuff. Tend to get through most in a couple of sittings.

Not sure what Amazon site you use for Kindle but on the UK one it's only £0.99. I picked it up a few weeks back but haven't as yet got around to it.

... cream faced loon!

The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best films of all time. Only based on a short story though, interestingly! That's pretty much as far as my Stephen King discussion goes, other than a few of his 'lesser-known' (if that's possible with King) books coming to my attention. I've read Blaze, Cell and Duma Key but have really yet to tackle his main novels (despite a large number awaiting me on Mount TBR). Oh and I've seen the film adaptation of Carrie which seems suitably horrific to me... PS: I've also seen The Green Mile. Not sure how I forgot about that one - excellent film.

Interstellar is definitely next on my radar (particularly as I'd love to see McConaughey carry on his quite outstanding run of acting performances) and well, Nolan's always worth a watch even if his films tend to be divisive. As for the Star Wars debate: the original three, and then stop. Should be a crime to watch them in the wrong order, too.

Made a start on season three of The Walking Dead tonight and got through the first four episodes. Gosh, Steve you were right... season two is dull as dishwater compared to how the third season has hit the ground running!

That sounds delicious, Claire! Was out over at the girlfriend's place tonight and her mum cooked for us. Just spaghetti bolognase with some freshly grated cheese so nothing exciting, but very tasty and a favourite of mine!

Sounds like Don't Let Me Go is a solid choice. Was reading the synopsis and it all sounded reasonably straight forward, until... 'THE PLAN: Grace bursts into Billy’s life with a loud voice and a brave plan to get her mum clean. And it won’t be easy, because they will have to confiscate the one thing her mum holds most dear . . . they will have to kidnap Grace.' Colour me intrigued. Only £2.99 on Kindle too so can see myself picking this up sooner rather than later. Will report back with how I get on!

I forgot to mention Eoin Colfer. Although I haven't completely explored his body of work, I loved the Artemis Fowl books - despite drifting away from them a little and thus missing out on the last couple. I'm quite sure that I haven't read The Atlantis Complex and The Last Guardian, although I'd still eventually like to at least for nostalgia's sake. I did, however, read one of his standalone novels, Airman which I also enjoyed. Good stuff overall.

Ah that does make more sense now! I enjoyed bits of season two - some of the moralising between Hershel and Rick, and aspects of the plot regarding Sophia, etc. - but I do feel there's more to come with the next series. It did feel like a bit of a character development type of season and it annoyed me too that they were stuck on the farm. It really limited what they could do. Still, entertaining stuff so far must admit.

Okay, okay. This has to be the best place to ask. I'd never even heard of Catherine Ryan Hyde until I'd read you lovely people talking about her - across multiple threads, may I add. Her work does, however, sound intriguing, and I feel like I might get around to her at some point. Question is, where do you folks think I should start?

Congratulations on 1,000 Frankie, that's amazing! I hope that everything goes well now that you're on your own in the flat and have some extra space - lord knows I could do with some extra room for books! Speaking of giving them away, though, I'm starting to think I should do something similar. There's a lot that have been on my shelves now for just too long, and I think it's about time I started shuffling my shelves around in order to read the one's I want to. Life's too short right?

HI Lindz. Welcome to BCF - I'm certain you've come to the right place.

I noticed but presumed Moffat was having a laugh - which seems more likely.

I started and finished Jonathan Stroud's The Ring of Solomon last night - the prequel to his famous Bartimaeus trilogy (well, sequence I guess) - and very much enjoyed it, as I did the others. Stroud can really sustain a plot that grabs you, and he brings the book to life brilliantly through the Bartimaeus' trademark humour and wit. Very strong bit of fantasy fiction - would recommend.

Only just finished series two with the other half this weekend, but have actually enjoyed it so far, thought it was quite entertaining... not a fan?

Chicken, carrots, broccoli and mash potato tonight. Yum.

I don't have one (an excuse or a daughter) and I'll still be going.

As is relatively standard with 'book of the year' lists, I've never read any of them... There's a few that look pretty good though - wouldn't mind reading Flanagan's The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

I started and finished We Were Liars by E. Lockhart last night. I know I'm a bit late to the party with this one, but had heard interesting things (seemed like a polarising novel from the few spoiler-free reviews I'd checked out - and I can see why it is), so was intrigued enough to give it a go. Enjoyed it for the most part, and found the twist wonderful, but at times couldn't quite get past the often jarring narrative style, and I also really didn't like any of the characters enough to invest in them. It was strong for what it was - a refreshingly unique YA novel - and definitely worth a read, but I won't be shouting about it from the rooftops like some others. Picked up Gregg Hurwitz's I See You next but it's taking a bit of getting into so might try something else alongside it.

We had shepherd's pie - which is usually delicious - sadly I've been ill all day and as such didn't enjoy it as much as normal. I think there might be some leftover for lunch tomorrow however, so fingers crossed for that.

Wasn't the biggest fan of the original Millennium trilogy - it's been a while since I've read them but my lasting impression was that they could have done with a good edit to trim some of the fat. They were, however, solid, pacey thrillers and it'll be interesting to see where they go with with the fourth book, despite it being by a different author. Imagine I'll eventually get around to this one day, but don't think I'll race out to get it when it's released.