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I quite enjoyed Digital Fortress. Dan Brown's books are of the sort that you can pick up, bang through and shut your brain off with. I got a little bored after having read all four with the handsome-intelligent-man-meets-gorgeous-intelligent-woman thing, too, though. I wish I was the hero in a Dan Brown novel... Actually, I often wish I was the hero in the novels I read. God, I'm pathetic...
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Another lovely review. I have this on my shelf ready to read. I can't wait. I also bought The Remains of the Day last weekend, so I'm looking forward to that, n'all! Eeee...I love Murakami...
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I loved how much research Kostova had clearly done prior to writing this novel. I can't wait for her next one! I might re-read this one soon.
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I felt the same way, Kat. I wondered if it was my frame of mind at the time, because, like you, I gave up after about 100 pages thinking 'Life's too short!' I'll not bother with it again, I think.
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I will rread this book next, as I've got it on my shelf. Hope you're very well, Nicola.
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You're very welcome!
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Great review, Kelly. I loved this book. Go back to the beginning with The Hundredth Man. It's ever so good.
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I really struggle with non-fiction, you know. Can't get to grips with it - travel writing, biographies, that sort of thing (although I do like history books...) Paul Theroux - he's Louis Theroux's dad, isn't he? Maybe I should try this guy. Hope you're well, Andy. Nice review.
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Hi Sarah. Yep, read them all. Every one is very different from the last. He's an exceptional writer. Check him out. I think you'll really like Under The Skin in particular. The Crimson Petal and the White is a masterpiece. Hope you're very well.
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The Crimson Petal and the White is a fantastic book. It has made a massive impact on me - not that it's earth-shattering or anything like that - it was just a very, very well written, absorbing novel. Everyone I recommend it to has loved it. I hope you will too.
I work in day services for the folks, trying to make things a little happier for them. It's poorly paid, but then, these jobs are vocational, really. I've applied to become a police officer, so we'll see how that goes.
Alabama, eh? I've never been there. I have been to the States a number of times, mostly with my old band, but Alabama is somewhere I'd like to see first hand.
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to BCF, Suzanna. It's all good on here.
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Ayup. I teach drums, guitar and bass to a bunch of youngsters around the local area. I've been playing since I was a young'un and like to pass it on.
I work with adults with learning disabilities as a day job and do tonnes of volunteer work with the Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Busy, busy, busy. I notice you're looking at the Michel Faber thread. The Courage Consort's a good novella.
Where are you from originally? Where will you return to once the rotation's have finished?
Hope this finds you really well.
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Sounds interesting. I might well give these a go. There's a fair few books on the market following the two-time-line plot currently, and I've enjoyed the ones I've read, like Labyrinth amongst others. I've not read a book before by multiple authors. Although I have read The Talisman and Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King... Hope you're well.
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Bonjour Genevieve.
It sounds wonderful, where you live. I currently live in a reasonably nice suburb of a town on the edge of The Peak District in England. This makes me feel lucky, as I often go striding out over the hills, away from everything. It's also handy for taking our Scouts into the wilds and teaching them navigation.
However, I used to live for a while in Norfolk, miles from anywhere, with no light or sound pollution. This was the very epitome of peace. The wildlife there was incredible and in abundance. I miss the constant connection with nature that living in a town mutes.
Saying that, I have created a haven for birds and insects in my garden, so I can still watch life dance and play while I wash up!
I hope you've had a lovely weekend.
Take good care. X
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How the hell do I join this bookring? I wanna join it! I wanna join it!
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The Harper Connelly Series by Charlaine Harris
Mac replied to Kate's topic in Crime / Mystery / Thriller
Ooh, Paula just said I could join a Harper Connelly book ring, and then I found this Kate! I'll join it, if I find out how to do so. It's difficult being a complete moron with an IQ comparable to room temperature, you know... -
I have, thank you. I might fall back on the trusty old 'Read-a-Lee-Child-book' to get me back on track.
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Does anyone else ever dream about the books they read?
Mac replied to Glowmay's topic in General Book Discussions
I also had the weirdest dreams whilst reading this book, but it was well worth it. My dreams are super-crazy, but I'll never resort to chick-lit... -
I'm actually really struggling with it at the moment. It's written similarly to Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha, where none of the speech is in quote marks and it messes with my mojo, man! I've never read any of his before, but this book was given to me by a friend who is convinced I would love it. I might disappoint her. But, saying that, I think I've lost my mojo over these last 24 hours, dammit. I'm adrift on an ocean of booklessness.
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I'm cooking a Gammon joint, boiled in ginger beer, with steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, mashed potatoes a la Mac (mashed with butter, milk, Philadelphia cream cheese, black pepper and garlic salt) covered with home-made cheese sauce. It should be nice.
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You'll really like it. Have you tried Fahrenheit 451? That's tremendous, as well.
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Crumbs, I'm really looking forward to reading The Angels Game. Thought I'd just pop by to reiterate this sentiment.
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Does anyone else ever dream about the books they read?
Mac replied to Glowmay's topic in General Book Discussions
That sounds like fun...