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What a great name - Cornelia Funke! I might change my own name to Funke, get a Phd and start wearing platforms and flairs! Check out Doctor Funke!!!
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC DOCTOR FUNKE!!!!
I was thinking more 'Funke Diddy"!?! I just imagine you with some Bling!.... Word!
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Oh my Mac! Whatever could you mean?!
I am a lady!
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Hi Catwoman - well I totally loved One Day and I have since forced it on my sister and my mum and they both loved it - my mum also reads the occasional Danielle Steel so she might like it? (Oh there is a little bit of sex and drugs in it, not too much but a little bit, so depends on how you feel about recommending a book like that to your Mum!)
The first book in the Vampire Beach series is Bloodlust, I read it as a double book with Initiation - I'm sure I put it in this reading log somewhere near the beginning of the year if you want to go back and see my review? But if you enjoy YA books, which I think you do as I pop into your reading list now and then, then I think you will like these
Also I cannot recommend The Historian enough! I did find it a little hard going for the first few chapters but after I got over them I was totaly hooked!
PJ Tracy's books are great, I've read three or four of them now but I was reading on Amazon about their new book the other day and it was getting some terrible reviews but all the ones I've read so far have been good -if you try to read them in the right order they make more sense as they use the same main characters in all the books, but you don't totally have to really, I personally just think that you'll understand the characters better that way.
Hmm I thin I might leave that book for my Mum, I had a look at a book store today and the woman said she read it and it blowed! Really bad! Hmmm.
The Historian will be read soon, adn I know I will love it, but I feel I need to be in the right frame of mind for it.
I heard that PJ Tracey's new book is suppose to be bad, which I found strange considering all the others are suppose to be fab!
Finished Broken by Karin Slaughter last night, synopsis from Amazon:
9.5/10
I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!!!! I have read a bit of this aready and I was loving it so far!! I was waiting for Sara to kick some Lena ass!!!!
Finished Glass Houses by Rachel Caine, synopsis from Amazon:
This is on my wishlist.
It looks like we have quite simular reading tastes mate. I always pop into your reading thread and get many recommendations!
CW
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The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow
Synopsis via Powell's:
Jennet Stearne's father hangs witches for a living in Restoration England. But when she witnesses the unjust and horrifying execution of her beloved aunt Isobel, the precocious child decides to make it her life's mission to bring down the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. Armed with little save the power of reason, and determined to see justice prevail, Jennet hurls herself into a series of picaresque adventures — traveling from King William's Britain to the fledgling American Colonies to an uncharted island in the Caribbean, braving West Indies pirates, Algonquin Indian captors, the machinations of the Salem Witch Court, and the sensuous love of a young Ben Franklin. For Jennet cannot and must not rest until she has put the last witchfinder out of business.
Sounds like something I would like. *Added to wishlist*
Oh man, I'm so behind in updating this thread! Since last posted, I've started and finished the following...
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K Hamilton - Another great start to a vampire series in which I will no doubt be sucked into! I don't know whether to laugh or cry about that
. Thanks to Charm and CW for recommending it (and anyone else I'm forgetting) and I can't wait to read the next installment. I really liked the heroine, Anita, and honestly could not put the book down. It was a great one to take with me up north where I could read for hours on end if I wanted!In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff - This one was excellent and reminded me a lot of Caleb Carr's 'The Alienist.' It was set in 1905 upstate New York and also in New York City, and was about a brutal murder and the police and Columbia professors who try to solve the crime. I found it very interesting because it was right during the time when criminolgists first started to profile serial killers, and they were making all kinds of exciting discoveries in the world of crime-solving. The ending was just slightly anti-climactic, but I still enjoyed the read and will look for more from this author.
Hehe. Glad to you liked Anita Blake! I am seriously contemplating getting book #2 ASAP. I wanting some fluff!!!
You know I have been waiting for the In The Shadow of Gotham review for a little while now and I can't wait to read it. Even though the "slight anti climax" Is a little worrying. I like Big climaxs (Did I even spell that right?)
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Haha, I will! I promise, as quick as I can! I want to read it when I have moment to savour it, just like fine wine. It is next on the list, I promise!!!!!
Gah! I really want to put down the Eyre Affair and read it now!
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Awesome review mate, added to the wishlist!
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Weave!! ANOTHER book I have to now put on my wishlist! Well another series. Fantastic reviews as always.
My bank manager hates you!
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Hi CW, I haven't been on lately because everytime I come on to get to know the new layout, I give up and do something else.
But I am determined now, I haven't been doing much reading lately but hey...Tescos was doing Broken for half price and I couldn't resist...just finished it at the weekend. Did you finish it? I have been looking to see if I can find your review if you had but haven't found yet it...but then again I can't even find my reading log either.
Hello you!!
No I havent read it yet. I started but I had books I have had to read first. I am reading The Eyre Affair at present and once I get that out of the way (I am reading it for my Book Club) I will be reading Slaughter. I can't wait. Nor can I wait to compare it with you!
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Finished Glass Houses by Rachel Caine this morning, it is the first in a series called the Morganville Vampire books. I enjoyed it so much that I've been out and bought the 4th, 5th and 6th in the series this afternoon, I already have 2 and 3 ready and waiting as the whole series is on 3 for £5 in The Works - thanks to Lexiepiper for the recommendation on these
I keep meaning to get these, and I don't live near a works, so I hope that I can pick them up when I go away!
Woo Hoo! I've just bought: I, Lucifer by Glen Duncan (I know, I've already read it, but I lent it to someone and they haven't given it me back for SEVEN YEARS and I wanted a copy); For One More Day by Mitch Albom; and Vlad by CC Humphreys (thanks to Nollaig for this - already looks good when I was reading it in the street, getting in peoples way...)
Nice one. My bank hurts.
I have wanted to read I, Lucifer for a while now, also like you I have wanted to read Vlad since Noll spoke about it.
As for me, not done all that much reading this weekend. I'm not liking it as much as the other series. I'm on Chapter 5 and I'm rather bored. I loved The Big Over Easy because I laughed from he beginning to the end. I have not laughed once with this book yet
I hope it picks up soon!I went to a medieval reenactment with my kids and on the way back, while dressed up, I went to a shopping area and picked up a Brand new copy of New Moon. It is the movie edition but has a rad poster at the back, also the size seems different, but I don't actually own a copy myself (I only own breaking dawn) and for £2.50 I couldn't resist. I also picked up an early Xmas present for my oldest. The second Captain Underpants book and the last one he needed to complete the series.
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I was worried I'd drop it in the bath tonight it was so heavy, so I didn't take it in with me. I don't think it will fit in my handbag either!! 
Thanks Weave
I hate that. I have to have two books on the go. Or read another one until I have the time to just sit and read the big book at home. Thats part of the reaon I have not started The Girl who Kicked the Hornets nest, does not fit in my bag and I just don't have the time to make even a tiny dent at home, so is always beside my bed with a differnt book on top every day.
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I know there's a comment which could be made here, but I shall refrain!
It is big, I wanted to take it to the bath to make a start on it, but it's so big I was afraid of dropping it in the water .... so I didn't bother
Hehe, I will say nothing
I did not do any reading last night, as I just ended up going to bed with a headache. But this monrning while having my morning coffee I read the first chapter of The Eyre affair. I am looking forward to reading it. I love iot at the moment, I know which books I am reading and in what order. I also found out this morning that my reservation for Burned has arrived at my library so I will pick that up and read that ASAP. God I am loving reading at the moment! horray for full bodied Mojos!
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My book order arrived as hoped!
The next four in the Anita Blake series.By Laurell K Hamilton:
Incubus Dreams
Micah & Strange Candy
Danse Macabre
The Harlequin
I plan to start 'Incubus Dreams' tonight, it's only 839 pages! It's huge!
Blimey! That is big!
As for me. I recieved the books fromt he winderful Charm.
Erica Spindler - Copycat
Erica Spindler - In silence
Jeferry Deaver - The Blue Nowhere
I have finished Reckless by Cornelia Funke review done, and I am now starting The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
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Book #25: Reckless - Cornelia Funke
For the first time in his life, Jacob Reckless is afraid. For years he's stolen across to another world. A dark enchanted place he's loved for its treasure, secrets and dangers. Until now. Will, his younger brother, has followed him with terrible consequences: the boy will turn to beast; the girl he loves will break her heart and chaos will rule forever, unless Jacob can spin a fairytale to save them..
This review has been taken from the review I posted on Waterstones.com. (I'm Catwomans reads)
I got given this book to review thanks to an online Twitter competition.
I have never read Funke's previous books, even though they have have always been books that I have wanted to read. This book is not in the 'Inkheart' series and can be read without reading the others.
The front cover is beautiful and very gripping and makes you want to pick the book up. There are also some lovely illustrations throughout with the book.
The story centres around Jacob whom is trying to find a way to save his brother Will from turning into a Goyl, with the help of Will's Girlfriend and Fox. They go on an action packed adventure.
This is like a classic fairytale with many modern day twists. Funke has taken many influences from authors and other fairytales( Snow white and Sleepy Beauty are mentioned) while not taking away the originality of her own tale. She does use them to help you understand the world that you are follwing and tries to help you plant the imagination seed in your head.
The lead characters are good and I found them to be memorable. I do agree with some other people who have wrote reviews that there are parts of the story where the lack of description in certain parts of the book did become an issue for me, and I found becuase of this, some parts of the story did not flow as well, and I was unable to put myself with the magical world that Funke was trying to portray, and because of this I had to give the book less stars.
Overall a lovely pleasant book, that I am sure will satisfy many people who love the fairytale, fantasy genre. Suitable for all ages.
7/10
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Dawn of the Dreadfuls' by Steve Hockensmith
I have just added that on my wishlist
thanks weave.
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Me and a couple of my friends are having a party this Saturday and the theme is the 80s and the 90s. We're going to dress up according to the theme (I'm definitely going to have to get me a fanny pack!!) and we will also be jamming to the great music that was the 80s+90s. Now, as much as I can remember from those days and have a pretty good idea of what CDs and cassettes I'll be taking with me, what would you consider the greatest hits from the era? I'm hoping to get new ideas from you guys, I'm sure I've forgotten lots of great tunes.
My favorites are Pandora, Ace of Base, Dr Alban, Haddaway, 2Unlimited.... Wow, seems like it's all about Europe! I'm of course going to cover the great grunge bands as well, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.
What songs would you be playing?
I shouldn't forget Bad Boys Blue, Take That, East17, Backstreet Boys, Björk,....
Can I come??!! Like seriously would love it.
80's:
* Duran Duran
*Spandu Ballet
*Culture Club
*Blondie
*Michael Jackson
*Yazz
*Five Star
*Whitney Houston
* Flashdance, footloose and Dirty dancing Soundtracks.
*Wham!
*Human League
*Bros
*A-ha
*Banarama.
*Whitesnake
*Kiss
*The Bangles
*Kajagoogoo
90's
*BLur
*Oasis
*Take That
*Spice Girls
*Hanson
*Britney Spears
*Pj & Duncan
*Fat Boy Slim
*Shaggy
*Faithless
*Peter Andre
Hope this helps.
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Hi and welcome to the Forum.
I left a comment in the Zombie thread that you replied to.
I hope you become an active memeber on the forum, you views about that genre will be interesting.
There are few Zombie readers on the forum, so hopefully you will have loads of people to compare reviews with.
CW.
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Can I be as bold as to recommend my own novel, Dead Beat. A British take on the zombie genre, set in a rural English village. It's been out since July in paperback and kindle, and touch wood it's been doing well! If you ever read and liked James Herbert, I don't think you'd be disappointed. Cheers, Remy
Thats your book???!!! Oh my! I have seen this on Amazon.co.uk. and is on my wishlist and I will be buying soon. It has had nothing but five stars.
I'm trying not to kiss your ass, but by the the reviews on amazon it really does sound awesome. Can I PM you my review when I'm done. Or if you are still an active member you will read my review here.
Welcome to the forum
CW.
As for the thread. I too would recommend WWZ.
There are so many good Zombie books right now. If you want some Good Zombie apocolyse books, great recommendations is Flu by Wayne Simmons. Just type in that in amazon and it will lead you to loads of great books on the market right now.
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Hey Weave, I've got a suggestion aswell. I just put this book on my wishlist and thought you might like it, too.
S. G. Browne > Breathers - A Zombie's Lament
Synopsis:
Meet Andy Warner, a recently deceased everyman and newly minted zombie. Abandoned by his friends and reviled by a society that no longer considers him human, Andy is having a bit of trouble adjusting. But all that changes when he goes to an Undead Anonymous meeting and meets a few kindred souls.
It kinda sounds like The vampire support group, just with zombies instead..
That sounds good. I hope you don't mind I have added it to my wishlist.
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No I haven't actually. I will check it out next time I read them
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Thanks CW
which book is it? I probably can't see it for looking at it It's called dead City by joe Mckinney
Battered by five cataclysmic hurricanes in three weeks, the Texas Gulf Coast and half of the Lone Star State is reeling from the worst devastation in history. Thousands are dead or dying - but the worst is only beginning. Amid the wreckage, something unimaginable is happening: a deadly virus has broken out, returning the dead to life - with an insatiable hunger for human flesh...Within hours, the plague has spread all over Texas. San Antonio police officer Eddie Hudson finds his city overrun by a voracious army of the living dead. Along with a small group of survivors, Eddie must fight off the savage horde in a race to save his family...There's no place to run. No place to hide. The Zombie horde is growing as the virus runs rampant. Eddie knows he has to find a way to destroy these walking horrors...but he doesn't know the price he will have to pay.
I have not read it yet, but my OH bought it for me and I can't wait to read it.it sounds like it is a Brian Keene kind of novel. It seems to have to good reviews. I saw on the other thread that you loveZombie books. Gah I could talk about Zombie books all day! If you have some good recommendations let me know. I haven't read Zombie books in a while.
CW
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I loved it, was a total surprise for me. I will continue reading the series at some point. My son likes them too.
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Reading Twlight by Stephenie Meyer.
Lucky you!!!! I have it on my Ipod, and I ws going to listen to it this afternoon, but I can't find my Ipod. Enjoy, I really did like that book. I think the first book where I honestly thought I would not like it and I lvoed it.
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I totally agree with you about JD, he is the master and reading your review and comments makes me realise that this is a must to be re-read. Like you I read it and the others so long ago I'd forgotten how good they are. It's now on the definate TBR list.
Thanks
Fantastic I hope you enjoy read ing them the second time around.
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I got Generation Dead from the library a while ago but never got the chance to read it, This review made me think I will have to get it out again and read it.
Great Review.
I don't know whether or not you saw my post on Book activties thread, but I mentioned a book on there that you might like, I have read it on my TBR pile, but I have heard some good reviews for it.
CW.
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