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I don't know yet . I don't have much food in the house and don't really wanna do much shopping because I'm going home for Easter on Saturday.

I've not read this but I have it on my TBR and have really been looking forward to reading it! Someone online compared it to Twilight. Hope it gets better for you!

13. Life On The Refrigerator Door - Alice Kuipers (30.03.09) Beautifully told through notes left on their kitchen fridge, this is an intimate portrait of the relationship between a hard-working mother and her teenage daughter. Stunningly sad but ultimately uplifting, it is about being a 'good mother' or a 'good daughter', and is a reminder of how much can be said in so few words, if only we made the time to say them. Being 100% honest, I wasn't expecting much from this book, nor was I expecting it to have any real depth. Due to it's format, I assumed it would be a quick read and one that had little impact. I was correct on one thing; it is a quick read, one that can be read very easily in one sitting and within the same hour. The format was what initially put me off the book as I wrongly assumed that a story could not be told in that manner. At least, not one with a decent plot and characters worth caring about. Once again, I was incorrect. Kuipers manages to create two very real characters who are going through a very sad and hard time in their lives. The issue that the author covers is a tragic and difficult one. Kiepers grasps this situation and covers the range of emotions experienced as well as a book twice this size and with thousands more words. For some, this book could easily be a tear jerker as it covers real, raw emotion from both mother and daughter, and covers issues which are both written and merely implied. Some could read this book and possibly recognize words, thoughts and feelings from their own lives. For me, the format was both a plus and a negative of the book. I liked how it was unusual, interesting, held my attention and managed to include some depth and emotion. However, I disliked how quick the book was to read and felt it could've had a larger impact had it been longer or written differently. Having said that, the format did work and the moral was entirely obvious -A reminder of how much can be said in so few words, if only we made the time to say them. I would recommend this book to others as it's worth reading. 7/10

Welcome to the forum.

Hello~. How are you finding Noughts & Crosses?

I just had some Ben & Jerry's Caramel Chew Chew. I feel sick!

I read Candy years ago and didn't think much too it. If I remember correctly, it was a bit unrealistic. Good to hear that you enjoyed The Time Traveller's Wife . I didn't have quite the same reaction; I gave it 8/10 as it didn't amaze me like it has others. It is a fantastic read though. I'm reading a YA book at the moment too and I'm not impressed at all. Can't wait to finish it!

Awh, I can't wait to go home for that! Obviously I can't wait for more sentimental reasons too!

Is it? I thought it was quite cheap compared to other places, like Burger King. Yum to both! I'm having waffles and ketchup. That's it. I don't have any food!!

I'd only just found out about it. Over it now. I won't read it either! Thanks for re-posting. It still doesn't seem fair to me, seeing as this new author has used characters straight from Meyer. But oh well!

Everyone was looking for Jennifer Jones. Looking for JJ - Anna Cassidy.

Hello!! I'm one of the obsessed Twilight fans! Welcome to the forum.

Great review, Lexie! I'm adding this to my wishlist, thanks!

You're welcome. I hope you both enjoy it when you read it! Ohhh, ok, I did think it was an amazing debut novel! Hehe. Thanks for sharing! *Runs off to look up the other books*

Just read about all this Russet Moon thing and I can't believe it. How is that legal?! If I was Stephenie, I'd be so off! Just, how?!

12. DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER - JEFF LINDSAY (19.03.09 - 27.03.09) Dexter Morgan isn't exactly the kind of man you'd bring home to your mum. At heart, he's the perfect gentleman: he has a shy girlfriend, and seems to lead a quiet, normal life bordering on the mundane. Despite the fact that he can't stand the sight of blood, he works as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police. But Dexter also has a secret hobby: he is an accomplished serial killer. So far, he's killed 36 people and has never been caught because he knows exactly how to hide the evidence. And while that may lead some people to assume he's not such a nice guy, he tempers his insatiable hunger for brutality by only killing the bad guys. However, Dexter's well-organised life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Intrigued that the other killer favours a style similar to his own, Dexter soon realises that the mysterious new arrival is not simply invading his turf but offering him a direct invitation to 'come out and play'. Darkly Dreaming Dexter is the first novel in the Dexter series and an impressive novel for author, Jeff Lindsay. The series was recommended several times by various BCF members () and after reading the blurb, I was intrigued! I loved how the concept is a morally complex one and I was really interested to see how Lindsay would portray this. As always, the writing style becomes very apparent almost instantly and for Lindsay, this was a positive thing. From the very first page, he has knack for setting the scene and uses great visual imagery, various metaphors and the odd oxymoron. None of these become tedious as he doesn't use them to excess, but rather at the right time to set the perfect scene. The novel is also a real page turner as it is relatively fast paced. In terms of the story itself, I found it to be witty and clever with a dark humour underlying the narration by Dexter. His character was different to how I assumed he would be from the blurb and these surprising traits added more depth to the story. The plot was totally unexpected at times and Lindsay was good at maintaining suspense and creating twists. Due to this, he keeps you guessing right up to last page and you're never really sure of the direction he's headed next. Towards the end, even when tying up the ends, Lindsay does it in a way so it's never quite what you expect. The ending sets up well for the following book. Darkly Dreaming Dexter is not in the type of genre that I usually go for, so although I was looking forward to it, I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It was a great read and an unusual insider's perspective but I wasn't entirely hooked on it. Although it was very readable and immensely clever, I wasn't blown away by it. Highly recommenced though and I will definitely be reading the rest in the series. 8/10

Aw, yeah, I loved that one.

That really freaks me out, it is really weird!

Awwh, yeah, I loved Neville too.

I've not seen Seven Pounds but my BF has and he thought it was pretty good. I love the Back To The Future trilogy.

Am I loser? I already have that saved on my computer from a few weeks ago.

I like how I'm not entirely sure which direction she might go with them. With Twilight, it was always pretty obvious what the conclusion would be. But The Host, it's less clear cut.

I'm annoyed. They've finally announced the release data of the Twilight Saga: Official Guide. It was supposed to be released in December 2008. It's been put back to the 10th Oct 2009. Pfft. I was looking forward to that!