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I loved this book, one of my favourites. It's one of the few to make me teary and choked. I await her follow-up novel with some trepidation, because of my experience with Donna Tartt. With her, I had read The Secret History and could not wait for the second one to come out (ten years later!!!) and was sorely disappointed. I hope this doesn't happen here. I'm looking forward to the film. I think Eric Bana's mostly good (he appeared a little one dimensional and wooden in The Other Boleyn Girl) and Rachel McAdams is certainly easy on the eye. I think I saw her in Red Eye with Cillian Murphy...

Sorry, mate. I'll behave myself and reign in my sense of humour a little. I thought of a book you might enjoy. Have a look for 'Only Forward' by a chap writing as Michael Marshall Smith. I think it was published in 1994 (but I could be wrong). This was his debut novel. He now writes crime thrillers as Michael Marshall. His debut is mind-blowing. I hope you have a good day.

I've found a bunch of really good crime writers. For a thumping good crime thriller that really sucks you in, why not try Michael Marshall and Jack Kerley (or J.A.Kerley as he's writing under now). These guys are always great. And I also keep raving about Harlan Coben. Every book's a winner! There's also a book called Bad Monkey's by Matt Ruff that blew me away. I read the thing in just two sittings. Very nearly didn't pick it up, only under persistent insistance from my friend John. Don't read the blurb, ignore the cartoony cover, just enjoy.

One author I'm always banging on about is Stieg Larsson. His books 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' and 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' are some of the best I've ever read. Try them. You'll love them.

Sorry, Frankie. I'm having a laugh. Work is nothing like that. Working with adults with learning disabilities is good fun. I was just pulling your leg. Hope you're not cheesed off with my sense of humour.

Ah. I wonder how professional it's considered if one weeps in public...do you think it could be a situation where I might be disciplined under company policy 24.4 Section C "An employee must not, under any circumstances what-so-ever, be seen to display signs that they are human and therefore have emotions"? I'm rubbish at films. I've only read a couple of books where I've blubbed, but films! Sheesh! I'm Weeping Man! Don't even start me thinking about E.T....

Funnily enough, I'm going to see the film of the book on Friday. I work with Adults with Learning Disabilities and occasionally take a bunch of 'em to the flicks when I've got some time. I'm hoping it's good.

Thanks,, Frankie. I may well have a look for it. The only book I ever read in one sitting was The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Maybe there's a dog and developmentally challenged young man theme going on here...

Yes, do, please check out Larsson's books. I've not known anyone I've recommended them to dislike them. They've all gone :woohoo:and been really pleased I've gone on and on and on at them to read 'em. Happy days.

I entirely agree. I never read the things until after I've read the book. They ought to make them outroductions.

Evening. Are these Boudica books based on the Boudica of the Iceni tribe of East Anglia? She went through some tough times prior to her retributive rampage across the east of England, poor girl. Do they tell you what she had to witness and put up with? I'm fairly interested in all that history jazz, you know. I am. Yep.

I've always struggled with Terry Pratchett. I think my problem is that I loved - no; adored - Douglas Adams and was then introduced to Robert Rankin. I think that Pratchett falls in between the two. Many of my friends think he's wonderful. I am probably terribly wrong in my opinion of him.

I was always aware of when my migraines were approaching as my speech became unusual. For example, if I wanted to tell someone that their watch was in the bathroom, it would come out as their mattress is in the fridge. Very odd. I'd think 'Oh, ****, here's another one!' and I'd have to go straight to bed and stay there until about 24hours later. Debilitating, really. I'm glad I don't get them anymore. Twice a year, they used to come. Funny. Oops. Sorry. I didn't think the alternative word for poo that begins with c and ends with rap was naughty. I've made a mental note. Won't happen again, Michelle. Sorry.

It's possible, Liz. I believe that even a core group of dolphins have read it, so you'll need to gem up on it, pronto. I think there's only you and I communicating at the moment. Have you cheered up yet, or are you still feeling icky?

Many thanks for the info. I can sleep easy.

What does 'Premium Member' mean, please?

I have an insane metabolism and I keep myself fit, so I have to eat bloomin' masses of food just to stay upright. Given the time and choice, it'd be a cooked brekkie every day for me. However, during the week it's cereal (crunchy nut cornflakes), toast (two slices with butter and jam, please) and a homemade smoothie. I've already had my mug of tea by this stage.

A joy indeed! Have you read - I realise that I keep banging on about this today - Stieg Larsson's books 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' and 'The Girl That Played With Fire'? If not, stick those fellas at the top of your list. They are belters! I absolutely cannot wait for the third and final book to come out at the end of the year. Honestly. I'm so excited I can barely contain myself. Pathetic, really.

Hiya. I noticed you'd started reading Shadow Of The Wind. Have you had another go at it yet? I really loved it. I also really loved His Dark Materials. I've no idea why it's classed as a children's book. It ought to be mandatory reading for anyone, I think! I'd also try The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Magic book.

I've just seen 'Watchmen' and have never seen a film remain as faithful to the source material. The casting was excellent, the script was practically lifted from the novel and a lot of the shots were also taken from images within the novel. Great stuff. I'm not even a fan of graphic novels! Bonkers, innit?!?

Hello Liz. I'm a Newbie, too. Been around about a fortnight(ish). Welcome. I noticed you wanted to branch out. Have you tried Stieg Larsson's Millennium books?

I love Myron Bolitar, that wonderful character created by Harlan Coben. I also love Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels. I grew up with Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse. I have to say, however, that 'Kalle' Blomkvist in Stieg Larsson's Millennium novels is now one of my very firm favourites. Has anyone read these books yet? They are magnificent.

I have, but only once. It was during the summer of 2004 and I woke one morning and sat down in my favourite 'reading' chair with a cup of tea and 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime' at 8am. I finished it before I went to bed. Obviously, I had food, drink and breaks, and I was single at the time, so this self indulgence could have no negative impact upon anyone else. Great book.

It's quite true, however, that I get very emotionally involved with certain books. I'm pretty sure that others have made me weep a little, but I'm being distracted by The Now Show on listen again.