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Ooo, curious list. I know Led Zeppelin were very much into Tolkein, and made reference/wrote songs about various parts of both Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit; 'Battle Of Evermore', 'No Quarter' and 'Ramble On'. Annie Lennox's 'Into The West' is also Tolkein influenced.

I am really enjoying my re read of 'Syren'. Of all the books in the Septimus Heap series, I can remember very little of this one, despite it being the last one I read. It also seems to be fanning the embers of my reading mojo, so I want to read more.

Hi Gian and welcome to the forum. I can't help with any suggestions I'm afraid, but thought I would let you know that we have a Sophie Kinsella thread that you may want to read through at some stage.

My reading mojo has plummeted somewhat, so I am going to carry out a re read of Angie Sage's 'Syren', especially as the next in the series 'Darke' is due to arrive here this week! (WOO HOO!)

I didn't come in here yesterday, so didn't see all of this, but my goodness Kell, that cake looks fabulous and brilliant to hear that it was a success.

It is wonderful and is so indescribable!

You have got to see Google today! it is fab. You can press the buttons and animate them, but just watch therm once you do!

Me, an epic reader? I am definitely 'up' on last years reading, but epic I ain't! Whereas, you my dear are epic in reading and personality! That would be a tad of an understatement. I actually enjoy them enormously, but I am careful about recommending them as they are eye-wateringly grim at times.

I'd recommend taking a look at some of the book reviews on the BCF Book Reviews. There's a variety of approaches found there, and you may find a 'style' that you can take from. I love reading the different reviews as everyone has a different way of viewing things and it's fascinating to read what has stood out for someone.

Any of Jeffrey Deaver's stand alone novels would fit the bill, and I can thoroughly recommend his Lincoln Rhyme series. Lisa Gardner is another author I can recommend, for both her stand alone novels and her series, especially her Quincy / Rainie series

I have just read the book's synopsis on Amazon, From reading the synopsis I would say that the 'dust' in this context is just that ~ dust. Asking the dust would probably relate to the poverty depicted in the book, and the lack of hope, a kind of "Don't ask me as I don't know - ask the dust".

There's a distinct possibility that I may have just downloaded this to my Kindle. *walks away whistling innocently*

I would advise that you start with her first book 'Blindsighted'. The books aren't for the faint-hearted as all injuries are graphically described in every book, especially since the central characters are a police chief and a doctor/medical examiner, but the plots are tight and the characters are really well drawn.

Love it, love it, love it!

It's been a while since I updated in here, and despite great plans to keep to my current TBR list, I have read books (both tree and Kindle) that have grabbed my interest in the moment. So here goes 32) Prophecy ~ Child Of Light by FE Heaton 33) 'Prophecy ~ Caelestis & Aurorea' by FE Heaton 34) 'Propecy ~ Dark Moon Rising' by FE Heaton These were recommended by a certain Charm-ing forum member. A well paced story of star crossed love, prophecies, destinies, trust, mistrust, vampires, witches, werewolves and truth seeking. All the right ingredients for high drama, intense ‘moments’ and demonic romps. I did enjoy this trilogy. It had enough action and ongoing plot to hold my interest throughout, and the scenes and characters were well described so I had the running image in my head from beginning to end. It is an easy to read book, that takes quite big plot points and puts them across well so you never feel lost. I only have a few very minor criticicsms about the books. The first is that a few aspects of the 'back stories' weren't given enough emphasis at times, so that later when they became more relevant I had to rack my brain to remember their context. I also felt a bit thrown by the lack of introduction to Venturi, his introduction was sudden and jarring when it needn't have been. These aren't works of stunning literature, but they are very readable and do add to the genre. I wouldn't say they are YA though ~ the scenes of *cough* a private nature are quite graphic, although well written. 35) 'Broken' by Karin Slaughter I am a big fan of Karin Slaughter. I love her characters (even the ones I hate), and I find her plots are always taut and well tied together. 'Broken' takes place in Grant County but with the addition of Will Trent *sigh*. Sara Linton and Will Trent are thrown together through the murder of a student from the local college, the suicide in custody of the main suspect and the murder of yet another student. There is potential police corruption, Sara's ongoing hatred of the troubled Lena Adams and a bundle of mixed signals, messages and meanings. A good story that takes the reader further down the road in the characters lives. 36) 'Fallen' by Karin Slaughter I stayed with Ms Slaughter for my next read, and by the time I had finished this I gave a satisfied sigh for the story, it's execution and the development for the characters. Will Trent's partner Faith arrives at her mother's house to collect her daughter to find a body, a hostage taking, her mother missing and her daughter hidden in the garage. This is all the more complicated by the fact that Faith's mother is a retired police officer, who lead a team that was ultimately investigated and jailed for corruption. There is a nosey neighbour that takes curtain twitching to extreme and often helpful lengths, and the continued presence of Sara Linton and Will. I defy any Will fan NOT to be delighted by the closing chapters.

Wings Of A Dove ~ Madness

What about the Harry Potter series? The books appear to fulfill your specific criteria.

I like the sound of this one, so I am definitely putting this on my wish list.

A Boy Named Sue ~ Johnny Cash

So I'm an old face am I? *runs off to find the ban button*

Thanks Poppy, I needed that! Just wonderful. Now I can head off to work with a smile on my face,

Despite having a clear plan of what my next five reads would be, I picked up 'Broken' by Karin Slaughter and read it over the weekend. A gripping read as usual from Ms Slaughter. And despite knowing my next read, I have made a start on the next Karin Slaughter book, 'Fallen'. I am already in reading 'til I drop mode.

Can you give any detail about the story? Sometimes the vaguest thing can crack it!

In the words of Bart Simpson.........Ay Curumba! That's a whole lotta books there. Good haul, great books, great authors. Well done!

You big book teaser you.