Chrissy

Kiss Me ~ Sixpence None The Richer

I bought some breakfast cereal for the first time in years today. It got me thinking about what others have to eat for breakfast. So, what do you have? Why? Would you have something different if you could? Does time restrict what you have? Tell us about your favourite breakfast EVER! What do you do at the breakfast table? Read? Watch TV? Chat? Do you have a beverage? I want to know all about your breakfast habits!

It was a romp. It was daft, and at times out of keeping with what we have learned of our Doctor (agree about the dashing from the TARDIS). I also watched the Rory revival with an oh-no-you-didn't feeling, although I am pondering whether this is to establish once and for all Rory's human credentials. It was fun in parts, and suitably stereotypical with a stowaway, mutinous crew members and treasure greed. It was a romp, and I think it was a deliberate counter balance to the intensity of those first two season openers.

Thanks Ben, I would recommend 'Neverwhere' with it's perfect amount if intrigue and creepiness. Strangely enough 'American Gods' is calling me for a read, so that may well be my next book! 21) 'The Declaration' by Gemma Malley I occasionally stil hear people mutter about the quality of YA fiction (no-one on here, as we all know better), and all I can do is reel off a long (and ever increasing) list of some of the fabulous YA books I have read in recent years. I am loathe to even point out that they are YA, as it really has made zero difference to the exceptional quality of plot, characterisation, description or the level of (wait for my new word......) unputdownableness! The Declaration is up there with the best of these. In a world where ageing and dying are no longer inevitable, but where resources are now stretched beyond capacity, those selfish enough to bring new life into the world must sign 'the declaration' that will give them the right to have children, but no rights to an unageing and unending existence. Those found to exist when the declaration has not been signed are considered 'surplus'. Anna is a Surplus. She lives in a home where she is taught to know her place, to know she was not and isn't wanted by the world in which she lives. Her sole purpose therefore is to be as inconspicuous and as useful as possible. These are lessons that Anna has learned well, until one day a boy arrives at the home, a boy who carries questions and demands and possibly hope with him. The story unfolds alongside your mounting sense of horror at the central premise. The characters and scenes are so well depicted that I instantly 'saw' them in my mind, I could smell the place, I could touch the roughness of the walls, feel the meagre cover of the blankets, feel the sorry sorry hopelessness of these poor children. It hurt to read it times, but I had to know what happened next, I had to know how it would turn out. This book should be better known, this book should be read.

Oh dear, I haven't watched it yet. *gulp*

Just watched 'The KIng's Speech'. Really enjoyed it, understated with excellent performances.

I just go for a head tilt and take in as many titles and authors that I can with the time I have. As far as missing books, I try to remain philosophical and believe that I will find 'that' book when I'm meant to.

I like your thinking!

Hi Frankie, I hope you don't mind but I'm planning on pinching your 30 Days Of Books idea. I was reading through and found myself answering some immediately and others I am still pondering, so thought I would give it a go.

River Song is an enigmatic character who clearly knows the doctor well but seems to live/operate within a different timeline to him. She is also (sometimes) in prison for an unspecified crime. She first appeared during the David Tennant era, and has popped up since then with our current Matt Smith. The current series is baffling, headachingly brainstraining and brilliant! NO ONE knows what is actually going on, and reading some of the theories on other sites has been huge fun. All will eventually be revealed I have no doubt, and in the meantime I will try and just hold on tight.

Although I have over 100 books downloaded to my Kindle, I have read only a handful and those have been mainly YA books, but as some good distracting reads I can suggest; Amanda Hocking's Trylle Trilogy of 'Switched', 'Torn', & 'Ascend'. Joss Stirling's 'Finding Sky' & Gemma Malley's 'The Declaration' I tend to visit the Kindle section on Amazon each day as frequently books dip in and out of the Free section, and it's lovely to catch a bargain. It's worth exploring over a day or two to get a feel for the rhythm of when things shuffle about. I bought a few books recently in their Spring Spectacular that had a number of titles reduced right down.

I'm reading 'The Declaration' by Gemma Malley. It's been enthralling so far and is the first of a series. Thanks Chesilbeach!

A small tot of Lanchester Mead.

Definitely a good haul there Habeebi, although I think your friend deserves a nudge in the ribs for not bringing a bag! I have ordered a few books today, and downloaded two to my Kindle. 'The Eagle Of The Ninth' by Rosemary Sutcliff 'The Declaration' by Gemma Malley And three by Sharon Penman; 'Here Be Dragons' 'Falls The Shadow' 'The Reckoning'

They are totally gorgeous! Despite being a big 'Hobbit' fan, I think Milo and Seb suit them better. You can't name them after dwarves! Elves?..... maybe.

It may well have helped that I was in Wales at the time of reading, so I read it with the accent surrounding me. I had avoided the series for so long because it was always recommended to Jasper Fforde readers and I just thought "Uh oh, that'll be a dud." but thought I would give it a try when I saw it so cheap for the Kindle. I was tired from castle yomping and slipped into the story really easily each time I picked up my kindle to read. It is a totally absurd read, but I liked it.

I have just downloaded this, and look forward to getting into it. Great review Chesilbeach.

19) Finding Sky by Joss Stirling This is one of the (many) books I had recently downloaded to my Kindle and was a great holiday read. A young adult book that tells the story of Sky a young girl with a traumatic but forgotten past who moves to the US with her adoptive parents. She meets the local bad boy with his own secrets and this supernatural / fantasy reveals a new twist on the girl-meets-boy scenario. Worth reading if you enjoy a story with well drawn characters and an intriguing plot. 20) Aberystwyth Mon Amour by Malcolm Pryce Local school children are missing and presumed dead, the local druid mafia claim no knowledge, meanwhile the local femme fatale breathily asks for PI Louie's help. This is a black comedy that takes the reader through legend, mayan tea cosies, a far flung location that was once in conflict, and many people of dubious background. Having stayed away from Malcolm Pryce because he was always recommended to Jasper Fforde readers (yes, I get perversely stubborn about these things), I wish I hadn't. I have always been partial to Raymond Chandler and the pulp/hard boiled novel, and the character of Louie Knight is a homage of Welsh origin to this genre. Quirky, original, funny and at times deeply moving I am certain to read more Mr Pryce.

Currently a cup of tea, but plan on having a glass of Conwy Mead later!

We're having curry tomorrow, tonight it's chicken and chips!

Have taped Dr Who. Watching an old episode of 'Have I Got News For You' and I am sitting here saying "Doesn't Paul Merton look young?" I have finally turned into my mother!

He is a lovely neighbour, and hated having to break the news to us yesterday.

Sasha is such a cat name isn't it? I guess because cats sashay at times. Thanks for your warm hugs. We chatted about her and were teary at bed time, and today we will be marking her little grave with a slate heart with her name on it. My lovely neighbour could not have chosen a better spot for her, so that's lovely.

Kell has said it all! I won't find anything to add to that.