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I think I shall be watching Wales v France in the 6 nations this evening:D

Chesil, there is mention of this and the Monk a bit further down the classics page. I think they are being re-published. I came across the Monk when I received my newsletter from Penguin Classics and ordered it on the back of that. I haven't started it yet, plan to do so very soon.

I finally got round to seeing Avatar (3D) last night. It was absolutely amazing. I have to admit I didn't fancy it much on seeing the trailer but I'm glad OH persuaded me to see it. We just loved it. I want to live there:lol:

This will be my next read on the TBR pile - after reading these reviews it has moved closer to the top. I loved the Lost Book of Salem although I appreciate this is a different take on the story. Years ago I read the Witches of Salem and I would like to re-read that at some point. Talking of witches. I used to have a copy of the Witches of Pendle but passed it on. I would love to read that again but can't find it anywhere, not even in my library.

Yes - Michael Strogoff. Marvellous story charting his adventures as courier to the czar. It can be a bit difficult to get hold of though. Also, have you thought of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. There you have a whole spectrum of story styles, from the mystery to the bawdy. I just luv'em.

I don't necessarily think you have to be on a tight budget to buy from charity shops. I go in to mine regularly just to see what is available that your can't get elsewhere. I found a wonderful little hardbook copy of "From Larkrise to Candleford" a year or so back for 75p! It was published in 1940 and is in very good condition. I have found some great out of date classics out there. I'm now really getting in to the Mesmerist by Barbara Ewing. Such a good story.

Well, seeing as my favourite character is Sherlock Holmes, I KNOW he won't like me because I am a woman. He only admired Irene Adler because she outwitted him and I couldn't possibly do that. I'd like to think I'd get well on with Brother Cadfael of Shrewsbury Abbey. He was a man of good common sense with a worldy view of life plus a gift of herbs and healing - I would like to sit in his herbal workshop and discuss those and putting the world to rights.

of course, I'd forgotten than Jane Austen referred to it. It may be a short while before I report back on it Kell as I have one or two to read before I embark on this. But I will def report back.

Has anyone read this? It was written in 1798 and is a classic "gothic festival of sex, magic and ghastly ghostly violence rarely seen in literature" as the back cover describes it. Amazingly this book wasn't censored, more it was classed as sensationalist literature and is very modern in style. I got it this morning from Amazon and will hold myself in readyness for this one - sounds likes it could be quite a rollercoaster:D:readingtwo:

If I've enjoyed a particular type of book then I too will want to go on and read some more in the same genre - until I get a bit tired of it and it becomes overkill. I then look for something completely different. Can't get my mojo in gear at all at the moment. I've hardly read since New Year and I'm bogged down with work and knitting for mates:blush: I want to get back to this

I was very good too Cookie. I decided I had no room for any more books right now. Weave, I'd be interested to know how you find this book. I haven't yet read a Hilary Mantel and I picked this up and had a quick look through at the library - but was in two minds whether I'd like it.

Hmmmm, might have to take issue with you on that one vinay. The Robin Buss translation is superb (that is the Penguin Classic and has around 1,200 pages). The Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation recommends this version too:)

OMG how annoying is that. I remember reviewing a book I quite fancied, only to be totally put off buying it because the reviewer said something like "well it was obvious that the she was going to die in prison anyway":irked:. I thought Amazon were supposed to vet reviews before they were posted to avoid spoilers. Grrrr. Still, I suppose that should be a lesson to me to stop reading the reviews.

We've got the Book People coming in again today. Now the question is ... do I sit tight and strap myself to my desk or do I make a short trip to our reception area and have a look - it's a no brainer really:lol: I'll let you know what I buy (if any).

When I want to check out a book I go on to Amazon to look at the reviews and I always look at the 1 star reviews first:irked: Am I trying to be put off from reading the book?!?

I bought this in a charity shop at the weekend:irked: It's on the TBR list so it might get read later on.

I also echo that. Some books feel they need to build up to a depressingly long crescendo ...... life is too short my friends and as much as I hate to do it, I have to ditch books if they are not enhancing my life. As for annoying things, I very much like Barbara Erskine's books but the last few I found that every one shrugs their shoulders so much they must be walking around with cricks in their necks. It's OK once or twice, but every other page?

Hi, have you tried any of the James Clavell books. Shogun is amazing and Noble House is also good but I would recommend Shogun first as it fits nicely round feudal Japan.

Moon Safari by Air.

Hi Pickle, We've "met" on the boards. Nice to know a bit more about you. I would have loved to have been an archaeologist - too late now I'm afraid but I do belong to a local historical society and some years ago I went to help on a dig not far from where I live where we (they) unearthed some beautiful Roman mosaics - I, together with some other members of the society, were on hand to dust them down - it was fascinating. Salisbury is a lovely place. I have visited often and never get bored with the Cathedral (and the Magna Carta on display).

I was hoping to finish the Whitechapel Conspiracy by Anne Perry over the weekend and make a start on the Mesmerist but other things took over and I'm very much behind in my reading right now.

I would love to step into the world of Brother Cadfael and the Abbey at Shrewsbury - although the books are written in such a way that you feel you are already there. I would also like to delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes for a while.

Has to be Laurence Olivier for me. Also like Sean Bean, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, Kevin Spacey Women: Bette Davis, Judi Dench, Audrey Hepburn, Imelda Staunton.

oh, if we are going to talk horror then I love the words Strigoi and Wallachian:D and doesn't discombobulation sound wonderful:mrgreen:

Yes I use my library a lot - which is a bit daft at times seeing as I have a tbr pile as high as Everest. Interesting about the reserve fee as it seems to differ quite a lot up and down the country. I believe someone here was paying