Chrissy

:wub: LOVE IS IN THE AIR :wub: It's that time of year when Red roses cost an arm and a leg, when chocolates all become heart shaped and people stop signing cards.... Tell us about your favourite romantic poem, your favourite romantic read.....................*sigh*

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine ~ WOOF!

Do you have a copy of this in translation ace?

An episode of 'Porridge'.

As far as I know there is no catch, and I have been downloading freely. I have at least 25 free books, and around 10 that I have paid (very little) for. I have been popping onto Amazon now and then to check out the freebies and low cost books, just in case some special offer kick in. I am happy with the way it works.

*happy sigh* I have read some of my book, I feel sanity creeping back in. I forgot to say that I have been downloading a few more freebie books from Kindle ~ lots of books on mythology as well as a few classics. I have taken to clutching my kindle in the evenings as I watch tv. I have made a case for is from some funky multi shades of green velvety material. I made one side hard backed and one side padded. Yes, I am in love with my Kindle.

Brother-In-Law decided that he should "make a start" on sorting my knackered clutch out. Husband was at work, and apparently my pleas to leave it until tomorrow when we are due to have sunshine weren't compelling enough. I am determined to read at least one chapter odf 'The Well Of Lost Plots' before doing anything else today. I WILL NOT let my present and eager mojo go to waste!

OK, it's getting daft now. Yesterday the 'phone kept ringing everytime I sat down to finish my book, so it was late last night when I finally got to settle with it. Today? I have just spent 2 hours standing outside in the rain when I had planned on spending a quiet few hours reading. I am cold, damp and shivery ~ and mightily hacked off! I plan on getting a hot drink inside me and to sit down for a little while before I have to get food sorted later. *sigh* I am determined to read for a while! I didn't go through a missing mojo year for nothing!

Thomas Edison is the main man being celebrated today. Another fab one from Google.

7) 'Lost In A Good Book' by Jasper Fforde I think this re read is wonderful. Instead of the whizz through of dazzled synapses of the first reading I have been able to relax into the story being told and just truly enjoy the words, without having to take on board the fabulously original concepts being thrust at me. Chronoguard and time travelling concepts? Got it down. The notion of book travelling and JurisFiction? Doddle to understand. 'Lost In A Good Book' takes the story of Thursday Next from her days merely working as a Literary Detective with occasional outings with other Spec Ops departments and follows her as she becomes apprenticed as a PRO ( Prose Resource Operative). Things have changed professionally and personally for Thursday, but she keeps soldiering on. What a gal! As a quote on the cover says " Don't ask. Just read it. Fforde is a true original'. Couldn't agree more.

Carol O'Connell is a briliant writer, and her creation Mallory is exceptional. I can recommend her series, and her stand alone books. Sara Paretsky is a really good writer, with a believable central character.

Nelson DeMille has written some gripping stuff, and I have particularly enjoyed his John Corey series of books. Jeffrey Deaver is a great twisty turny writer. His stand alone novels are great, and I can always recommend his Lyncoln Rhyme series. Karin Slaughter has a good line in gripping, starting with her Grant County series, 'Blindsighted'

Angie Sage's Septimus Heap series. I caught sight of this chunky little hardback book while on holiday, and that was it! 5 books later and I still love the covers, and am still enjoying the clever and original adventures told within. .

I have read most of Barbara Nadel's Cetin series and I love them. I think it is the Turkish backdrop that adds a special something to the stories, as well as the depth and colour Nadel gives her characters. I especially adore Cetin.

A fabulous Google today ~ Celebrating Jules Verne. Wonderful stuff!

I tend to wear my feelings on my face, so I'm in the laugh out loud, and wipe away the tear in public category.

I should qualify one thing Kylie.....you'd need a well read back up team and I happen to know a few bookloving folk.

OK, thread 13 had loads and loads of entries, so let me kick off Thread 14 with... Currently reading 'Lost In A Good Book' by Jasper Fforde, and enjoying every second of it! 'Hitler's Canary' by Sandi Toksvig, 'The Woman In Black' by Susan Hill and 'Everything Is Illuminated' by Jonathan Safran Foer all arrived in the past couple of days.

I think it may just be time to say night night to this very hefty thread. Look out for Thread 14!

I think you share some of Thursday's qualities (I reckon you would kick the bad guy's butts and still fit in a good read) , and add those to her literary leaning and an Aussie TN you are!

Kylie, as in you. Who else could I mean?

As you can see, I haven't read all of the books on your list, but I have noted what I do know. I hope it helps. 2.DH Lawrence. Sons and Lovers; Intense at times, but readable. 4.V. Woolf. Mrs Dalloway or To the Lighthouse; I have read both and they can be hard going at times, especially if you are in the wrong frame of mind at the time of reading. 6.W. Golding. Lord of the Flies. Not a fun read, but powerful and surprisingly short read. 8.S. Rushdie. Midnight’s Children. A long and winding book with depth and scope, beautifully written but tough for the first 100 pages. A personal favourite. 13.M. Syal. Anita and Me or Life is not All Ha-ha-Hee-hee. On my wishlist, both of them supposed to be great reads. 17.Ian McEwan. Solar.I have not read Solar, but I do find Mcewan's books easy to get into. We don't usually help with homework/coursework, except to active and long term members, but as you are asking for opinions rather than coursework help, it isn't a problem. Good luck with your choices. As you are now a forum member, I hope you come back and tell us what you think of the choices you do make.

Over Christmas I was sent a couple of books, and included in the package was a little card with a Christmas Angel on it with sparkly wings. She is now my little book angel.

I read this some time ago. A powerful book. I look forward to reading what you think of it. Btw ~ Great book buying!

6) 'The Eyre Affair' by Japser Fforde I love Thursday Next, she is a literary hero of mine. I just adore this series of books, and from the first page of my re read I was swept away. To try and describe these books to anyone is almost an impossibility without making them sound weird and lame, but they are such original and clever books. I chuckled my way through them, catching pun names and nuances. No part of the story gets lost in the books cleverness. You have a great plot that unfolds before you. The only requirement of the reader is to accept the you are in an alternate reality. The quality of the writing however does make you ponder at book's end whether Thursday resides in the real reality, or you do though. Is it too much that I think Kylie would make a brilliant Literary Detective, pet dodo included?