Chrissy

I had a quick look and found these. Numbers 5, 6 and 8 look promising.

Pipread recommended Jonathan Kellerman, but I'd like to put forward his wife.....Faye Kellerman, and her 'Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus' series. In many ways a police procedural series, but with the intriguing relationships of the protagonists. Another terrific series of books are Dorothy L Sayers 'Lord Peter Wimsey'series. Definitely from times past, the dates and settings do not diminish the taut mysteries.

Strangely enough, that's the Stephen King novel I have on my To Be Read shelves.....one day I'll get to read it. Happy Reading gt!

We have a whole thread dedicated to him,,,,,,,here Have a look though that and see which title grabs your attention. I cannot recommend any myself, as I am yet to read any of his work.

Perhaps it's time that you started a reading blog / list on the forum. It is so frustrating to be drawn to a book, only to realise that you already have it or have read it. * *Sadly, this only gets worse with age.

I am thrilled that you enjoyed 'Midnight's Children' as it is a favourite book of mine. It is certainly a tricky read at times. The language is so vivid and the story is truly fascinating whether it's the historical or fantasy aspects. Your review really captures the book's 'texture', and I thoroughly agree with your spoilered comment.

I have only ever seen the first series, and it really is gripping stuff! I always planned on watching the later ones, but I guess life got in the way.....maybe that's what prevented you from catching up with these sooner.

I've been pondering how best to respond to your first post here, and even looked into some titles that might suit your rather extensive requirements. I did feel that you were rather wanting others to do the 'leg work' for what I assume are your studies / homework / coursework, which is something we really only allow regular and active members to do, but what the heck? if any of our members could help, than great. Then you posted your last comment, Suddenly I felt a little less warm and fuzzy about your request for recommendations, and felt more that you were actually quite rude. My suggestion therefore, is that you look for forums that are adeqaute to your needs on your own, and leave us to our fake, unimportant books.

Piri-piri chicken breasts, potatoes and vegetables.

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Hello angelstar. I've always enjoyed Bill Bryson's books, they tend to be gentle and fluent, so easily absorbed. For something a little more political/hard hitting, PJ O'Rourke has written some riveting books over the years. His books can be read without a need to share his political views. Another favourite of mine, especially her autobiographical works is Maya Angelou.

Shine ~ Take That Dance The Night Away ~ The Mavericks Sunday Girl ~ Blondie Maria ~ Blondie Weather ~ Crowded House La Bamba ~ La Bamba There are so many more, but I will have to ponder them some more.

It's a sorry evening when I don't hope for Batman to turn up! I love reading your thoughts on your reading and authors, Mac. Always a pleasure.

I hadn't even thought of Enid Blighton! 'The Mystery Series', 'The Secret Seven' and 'The Famous Five' ~ they must count as they did solve crimes of a sort! ps 'The 39 Steps' was written by John Buchan.

Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation Sherlock Holmes. It was a quiet and boring grey afternoon. I was scanning through my M & D's bookshelves and came upon a collection of crime stories, two of which were SH. I fell big time into the genre and have been hooked ever since. I was around eleven years old.

'The Court Jester', a ye olde worlde (1955) Danny Kaye film with sword fights and musical numbers! A young Angela 'Murder She Wrote' Lansbury with her long blonde hair and killer figure also starred, along with Basil 'Sherlock Holmes' Rathbone.

We love our animals so very much, so here is Pets Part Two to continue our pet chats.

I'm guilty of at least half of them ~ I have to appear amused!

Brilliant stuff. I laughed out loud and totally ignored the bits that I am uncomfortably familar with in my own postings.

I'm a big Linda Fairstein fan, I love her characters, settings and plots. I'm yet to read any Erica Spindler though, despite hearing her name a lot.

'Midnight's Children' is one of my all time favourite reads, but it is a tough read at times, especially at the beginning. In fact even when you finish there is that part of you that is still asking "Huh?!".

I thought "What a weird thing to say about another forum member", and wondered whether I should alert Michelle. Then I remembered what thread I was in! I understand the multiple viewings as it's an easy on the brain kind of film.

Smoked haddock in a mustard butter sauce and a jacketed sweet potato. It was yum!

I have just watched this very episode on E4! It works so well. The timing throughout is impeccable, jaw droppingly so. What an ending! It also has lost nothing through a re-watch ~ it is just as good and startling as when I first saw it.

I liked him. The accent, his youthfulness, his undercurrent of mania..... I certainly hadn't worked out his identity, but I think that was because the episode was quite fast paced and diverting.