lexiepiper

I definitely think it'll be a marmite book, you'll love it or hate it. It's very out there, and I think that's why people find it a bit dislikable perhaps?

I got 12, not bad considering I was never a fan of maths :eek2:

Today I ordered New Scientist - Does Anything Eat Wasps? for my boyfriend, and Ben Goldacre - Bad Science for us both to read, and pre-ordered P.C. & Kristin Cast - Tempted. Hoping my copy of Kelley Armstrong's Frostbitten arrives tomorrow too :eek2:

Yet another young celebrity has died. Stephen Gately of Boyzone fame has been found dead at the age of 33. Tragic news

I enjoyed it too

Hmm not sure if they're all as gory as The Bone Garden, I can't remember them being but it's been a while since I read them, but Tess Gerritsen used to be a doctor, so they all tend to lean more that way medically.

Seven Pounds

I found the exact same thing. I'm still reading The Confessions Of Max Tivoli, but have been really busy the last few days and now I'm unwell, so I think tomorrow warrants a bed day to get it read!

Me too

Salmon pasta bake

I'm a man that's aging backwards

Pretty much exactly what I wrote, I was very disappointed with the ending too

Probably a re-release no doubt

Falling Leaves Return To Their Roots by Adeline Yen Mah No. of pages: 274 Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Adeline Yen Mah's childhood in China during the civil war was a time of fear, isolation and humiliation. The cause of this was not political upheaval but systematic emotional and physical abuse by her step-mother and siblings, and rejection by her father. Falling Leaves is the story of a 'Fifth Younger Daughter' and her determination to survive the pain of a lonely childhood. Review: Adeline is the fifth child born into a rich chinese family, but when her mother dies a few days after her birth, she's considered bad luck. When her father remarries things go from bad to horrendous for Adeline. Her step-mother relishes in driving wedges between the siblings and telling Adeline that she is worth nothing. This is Adeline's story of how she tries to please her family, even though she's abused everyday, and how she overcomes her past to make a new life for herself. This is such a sad book, you can feel Adeline's yearning for love and acceptance the whole way through, even though her family treat her so poorly. You almost cannot believe that her step-mother could be so cruel to a child, as the tales she recounts are terrible. The fact her father just sat there and let it all happen is even worse. But as much as you end up feeling sorry for Adeline, you can't help but admire her for overcoming it all and becoming successful in her own right. I enjoyed reading about China through young Adeline's eyes, and what it was like during the many years of upheaval and war. It's a really easy book to read, and I loved the chinese proverbs peppered throughout the story.

Just found that the book releases today, so tempted to read it to find out what causes it all!

Finished Falling Leaves this morning, very good book Next up is The Confessions Of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer

It's on channel 4

I'm already thinking ahead to what could be the cause of the black out, anyone have any ideas?

I have this waiting on my bookshelves Great review Kate

Thanks for the replies guys It's been very helpful

I like Big Brother and X Factor, those two are the only ones I follow most episodes of, but I might watch an odd episode of other shows like this

I enjoyed it too

Has anyone pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk before? I'm basically wondering about when the book is sent, is it sent to arrive on the release date, or is it sent out on the release date?

Wow she looks so different!

Toad in the hole, roasties, stuffing, and sweetcorn for us