SueK
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Can't be bothered with Wolf Hall. Started Bridget Jones' Diary instead, and I'm loving it.
It's strange with Hilary Mantel books. She is definitely a "marmite" author. I tried Beyond Black a few year's back and couldn't be bothered to finish it. I haven't read any of her books since.
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I'm reading this at the moment. Sort of wondering what made me pick it up, but not going to give it up yet.
I'll be interested to know what you think bookmonkey. It sort of didn't quite "do" it for me although I thought the detail in Victorian London amonst the abject poverty was superb. But it was just a bit too much social reform study vs a good dramatic plot.
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I finished a book today too, after a couple of days of almost no reading, I managed to sit down and finish The Thirty-Nine Steps which was a cracking adventure tale. Loved it!
Have quite a few books lined up on my Kindle now, so just need to decide what to read first.
Absolutely agree with you there Claire. If you get time, do try the sequel, Greenmantle, which also features Richard Hannay.
I'm struggling with The Streets by Anthony Quinn but hope to finish it later today/tomorrow and then it's on to The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones.
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O ye Gods!
It might be mean-spirited of me, but having ordered the DVD, I hope it's not this Spring, Sue! Oh dear, does that mean it has gone straight to DVD and no airtime planned?
Let's know what you think of it though, Booknutt.
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The Count of Monte Cristo would be a good choice actually. After all you would want it to be a long book with a question like that
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I was very sad to hear this news too. Loved The Fog and I read The Magic Cottage twice (which is rare for me to do).
RIP.xxx
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I've just made a start on The Streets by Anthony Quinn.
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I was interested see that this has been made into a film. Details are here:
http://www.katemosse.co.uk/index.php/labyrinth-comes-to-tv/
and is supposed to be aired in the Spring over here on Channel 4 (whenever Spring might be!
)I like that the fact that Sybil from Downton is playing Alais.
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Currently reading Burning Bright by Helen Dunmore. I've read a lot of her books now but this is definitely one of her darker ones.
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I watched the second episode. The plot thickens about the Doc and Slack Alice or whatever her name is. The actor who played the evil Scouse is a delight to watch. He was good in that space prison film.
This episode seemed to stretch credibility though. The Doc shot somebody dead and no questions asked? Also how did he and Slack Alice escape their tight spot with Scouse? Why would he have not just killed them? Also the condemned boy disappears from the prison and again no questions are asked?
Did anybody else watch this one?
Haha, I think you meant Long Susan.
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Well, having watched all in this series I shall feel empty on Sunday evenings. I thought it was a great series. Loved the sets, the plots and the slightly outdated English language. Most of all I shall miss Jerome Flynn's brilliant face, it was like a Toby Jug.
Yes, there is going to be a second series, early in 2014 I believe.
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As you say, Inver, it is a bit slow to get going but I'm enjoying it. Hopefully I can have a good stab at it over the weekend.
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I recently finished a novella on my Kindle called "The Baskerville Legacy: A confession" by John o' Connell. It basically tells the story of a young journalist called Fletcher Bertram Robinson who met Conan Doyle on a boat coming back from South Africa to UK in 1901. They became friends and collaborated on the Hound of the Baskervilles. Robinson had already given him the idea for the Norwood Builder. I was surprised to read that it was a true story (this is in novel form) and very well worth a read if you are interested.
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I've actually made a start on this now. So far so good. I'll let you know how I get on with it.
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I've just made a start on The Greatcoat by Helen Dunsmore
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He is going to be buried in Leicester Cathedral which personally I think is the best place as that is the nearest area to where he fell.
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Winter Games by Rachel Johnson
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If you're interested in Brit. History K, you might enjoy her books on the life of William Marshall - who virtually ran the country for a while! That's "The Greatest Knight", "The Scarlet Lion" and "To Defy a King". One of the things I think good about them is they're a great "read" for man or woman .... and it's a rare author who can please both genders.
If you just feel like a well-told story try - "The Wild Hunt", "Running Vixen" and "Leopard Unleashed" her first three novels, which are still high on my own favourite list, and nicely romantic.
Enjoy! You've found a great author.
Quite agree with the three you mentioned Booknutt re William Marshall. Great books.
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Guilty as charged too! I buy far too many more than I can read. I wish I had four pairs of eyes!
I also blame the Kindle Daily Deal I mean how can you resist some of them at 99p each. I don't see myself cutting back though. -
I picked up this book in Oxfam for a few pounds recently and am ready to start it soon. Thanks for the review Inver, it looks a good read. It's sounds right up my street. Thanks.
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Just started reading The Collaborators by Reginald Hill .
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looking forward to crispy duck and pancakes in about half an hour.
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I've got the Kindle keyboard and the Kindle Fire HD which I was lucky to get for Christmas. I still like the Kindle keyboard for daytime reading (and less battery use) but the Fire is great for evenings and bedtime without loads of lamps on. I got myself a keyboard to fit the Fire which is great as I can now use it as a mini laptop.
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I picked up Standing in Another Man's Grave by Ian Rankin from my library yesterday. So far so good.
I'd be interested to know what you think of this. There was a programme on TV last year (Part of the "Imagine" series) about Ian Rankin and a video diary of him writing this book. I've not read any of his Rebus books but this sounds quite an intriguing book.
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I was given "Good Evening Mrs Craven" by Molly Panter-Downes for Christmas (Persephone). I haven't really sat down to read it yet, just picked it up but I'm looking forward to reading it properly.