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So do I! But even if I don't I'm sure I'll have strong feelings about it, as it seems to have that affect on everyone.

I have a Paperwhite but I don't recall mine doing an update. Unless it did, and didn't notify me. What version is the software on yours? Mine is 5.4.5.1. I've just looked it up and that's the latest version, so it probably happened automatically (I often just leave the WiFi on). I haven't actually noticed any changes though.

I'm glad you enjoyed the trilogy, Athena. I read the first 2 books years ago (I think it may have been just as they were released?), and really enjoyed them. I couldn't get hold of the third one, and eventually I just sort of forgot about the series. I may give them another read, as I can only remember the vaguest details.

I've just started watching this as it's now available through Amazon Prime. Good so far, and I'm lucky that I was never into it, so have no idea what it's about or what happens.

I have to second The Crimson Petal and the White and The Pillars of the Earth. They are both quite hefty reads, but they are so worth it.

Didn't get a chance to read any more of The Humans, as we were busy doing DIY and then out on Dartmoor for the rest of the day. But I hope to get more reading in today. Also, I've just bought The Dinner by Herman Koch, as it is today's Kindle Daily Deal.

For those in the UK, The Dinner by Herman Koch is today's Daily Deal. Needless to say, I bought it.

Hi Jon, and welcome to the forum.

I tend to read before bed, so usually end up getting sleepy and having to put the book down. But I've noticed that I get sleepy with some books, even if I'm reading them in the middle of the day (on the weekend, etc). It's usually non-fiction that it happens with - perhaps because it's not as easy to read, or sometimes not as exciting (as fiction).

You're safe - I'm enjoying it so far.

The Reapers are The Angels sounds really good, so I have bought it. Only £1.49 on Kindle.

I know someone who tried it but had to give up on it as well. I have it on Kindle, and intend to give it a go at some point in the near future. Started The Humans by Matt Haig. Love it so far...I should finish it this weekend (or even tonight, if I have a good reading session).

I voted for Carrie (as the other Stephen King books were ones I have re-read in the last year or so), and Horns and NOS4R2. I'll be happy to read any of them really.

Hello Marina - welcome to the forum.

Hello Claud - welcome to the forum!

I like the actress who played Tris - she was in something else I saw recently (can't remember what). Unfortunately, as Tris she looked so similar to an ex-colleague of mine that I found it distracting!

Great reviews! I've just bought The Humans.....I've had it on my wishlist for a while, but your review has tipped it over the edge and onto my TBR pile. In fact, I might make it my next read, as I've just finished a book this morning. I also have Capital on my TBR pile, and I really must get to it soon.

Sounds like a good idea!

I briefly read about this last night, but I won't be getting one as I just bought a Paperwhite a few months ago. I don't know a whole lot about it, will need to read up to see how different it is, etc.

I finished The Emergence of Judy Taylor this morning. It was a bit of a disappointment. It started off well but then just sort of ran out of steam.

^ Yes, but Four was rather handsome in the film, wasn't he?

Thanks. I wasn't very surprised by the ending, and I just didn't really see the point of the twist (unless I missed something - wouldn't be the first time! ). Thanks. I have The Owl Killers on my wishlist, so I will be reading it at some point.

The Secret River - Kate Grenville Set in the early 19th century, the book tells the story of William Maitland (fictional, but I have read he was based on Grenville's grandfather), who was one of the first convicts to be sent to Australia. The beginning of the book details Maitland's working life on the Thames, and the overwhelming weight of poverty. Eventually when it becomes too much, he begins stealing and running some rackets in order to keep his head above water. Soon, he is caught by his employer, found guilty of theft, and sent to Australia as a convict, with his wife, Sarah (Sal) designated as the person responsible for him. After he serves his time as a convict, he takes on some work in New South Wales in order to earn some money with the aim that he and his wife can return to London for a better life. However he finds himself getting more attached to the land, and on one of his trips up the Hawkesbury River, he spots an outcrop in the shape of his thumb that he feels was destined to be his. He and his wife set up camp there in order to begin growing crops so that they can claim the land as their own. The land bordering his camp is lived on by Aborigines and Thornhill begins to feel they are encroaching on his territory, and vice versa. There are some clumsy attempts at communication and trade between the two groups, but you know (through history, and also the building tension in the book) that things aren’t going to end well. On the whole I enjoyed it, but I did find the first half a bit slow, and it felt like there was a lot of waiting for things to unfold. I particularly enjoyed the details of his life on the Thames, and his post-convict times in Australia, but the section in between those two parts seemed to drag a bit. It's pretty obvious that there is going to be a strong climax through the tension build up and I had a sense of dread reading it, because you just know it will be violent and unpleasant. So, although it was a good read, I wouldn't necessarily call it an enjoyable one, due to the subject matter. 4/6

^ The Stand, of course!

I think I have Picture Perfect on my TBR pile. Glad you enjoyed it.