dawnbirduk
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Well I had a new Kindle today for my birthday, and to go with it I got 2 DVD;s with 200,000 ebooks as well as the Calibre software for conversion, had some interesting moments with the conversion, but on the DVD's I found a Christmas Carol, so have started reading it on my kindle, I am finding reading on the kindle better than I expected
I also got 2 books from my mum Childrens Stories by the Village Shepherd by Janice B Scott
Because I believe that God is in every part of life but does not intrude unless invited, these stories follow a similar pattern. That is, they are about God and Christianity, but they do not intrude unless invited. Above all, they are for enjoyment, because that too is what I believe about God -- that God should be enjoyed. -- From the Foreword This collection of heartwarming stories from the Village Shepherd is an ideal means for revealing deep truths of the Christian faith while at the same time entertaining and captivating readers. It is a journey through worlds of talking animals, imaginative characters, pixies and goblins, and regular, everyday life, learning important lessons on faith, love, family, and God. Some stories evoke laughter while others bring tears, but each will leave the reader better for the experience. Every tale is linked to a passage from the Bible, aiding readers in searching beneath the surface of the story and applying its wisdom to their daily lives. This collection is sure to be a treasured part of any library, appealing to the child in all of usand Vengeance Lies in Wait by Janice B Scott,
When Rev. Polly Hewitt arrives as rector in a new parish, disturbing things happen to her. It seems that someone is out to get her, but who is targeting her and why?The culmination is when Polly is taking a funeral, but discovers there is already a body in the grave. Who is the murder victim and who is the murderer?
When Polly tries to find out for herself, events escalate and she is soon in danger.
Set in the Norfolk countryside, this tale of intrigue in small villages with the unlikely backdrop of the Church of England, will grip you from the beginning. If you have enjoyed Polly Hewitt's escapades in "Heaven Spent" and "Babes And Sucklings", you are sure to enjoy this murder mystery, the third in the series
They are both by a local author and my mum thought of me after hearing her interviewed on the local radio, they are Christian themed books,
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Happy Birthday Dawn, and congratulations on the kindle!!
Thank you
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Boudica by Manda Scott
A very well written and colourful book the characters are very well thought out and described, a brilliant read.
In AD 60, Boudica, war leader of the Eceni, led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome. It was the culmination of nearly twenty years of resistance against an occupying force that sought to crush a vibrant, complex civilization and replace it with the laws, taxes and slavery of the Roman Empire. Gloriously imagined, BOUDICA: DREAMING THE EAGLE recreates the beginnings of a story so powerful its impact has survived through the ages, recounting the journey to adulthood of Breaca, who at twelve kills her first warrior, and her sensitive, skilful half-brother Ban, who carries with him a vision of the future that haunts his waking hours. In the company of a supreme storyteller, the reader is plunged into the unforgettable world of tribal Britain in the years before the Romans came: a twilight world of Dreamers and the magic of the gods; a world where horses and dogs and the landscape itself become characters in their own right; where warriors fight for honour as much as victory. Above all, it is a world of passion and courage and spectacular, heart-felt heroism pitched against overwhelming odds. Manda Scott's BOUDICA will tell the extraordinary, resounding story of Britain's first and greatest warrior queen, the woman who remains one of the great female icons - to read it is to discover our history, to learn about ourselves and our heritage -
Heat Wave by Richard Castle
This is based on the TV series Castle which I enjoy, but I did find the book disappointing, I didn't relate to the characters, and got confused between characters, I found the storyline most disjointed.
A New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. Secrets that prove to be fatal. Secrets that lay hidden in the dark until one NYPD detective shines a light.Mystery sensation Richard Castle, blockbuster author of the wildly best-selling Derrick Storm novels, introduces his newest character, NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat. Tough, sexy, professional, Nikki Heat carries a passion for justice as she leads one of New York City's top homicide squads. She's hit with an unexpected challenge when the commissioner assigns superstar magazine journalist Jameson Rook to ride along with her to research an article on New York's Finest. PulitzerPrize-winning Rook is as much a handful as he is handsome. His wise-cracking and meddling aren't her only problems. As she works to unravel the secrets of the murdered real estate tycoon, she must also confront the spark between them. The one called heat
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Welcome Karen
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Rivers of London by Benh Aaronovitch
I have wanted to read this book for quite some time, eventually I got hold of it and was most disappointed, it had all the elements I enjoy for a good read, crime, fantasy, supernatural, however, I found the characters very shallow and couldn't get to grip with them, I kept losing track of the plot, eventually I gave up.
From Goodreads - My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit - we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to - and finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluable, and that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale, the last wizard in England.
Now I'm a Detective Constable and a trainee wizard, the first apprentice in fifty years, and my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley, negotiating a truce between the warring god and goddess of the Thames, and digging up graves in Covent Garden . . . and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love, a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners and twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence and despair.
The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying. Which, I don't mind telling you, would involve a hell of a lot of paperwork.
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Hi and welcome Vicky
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Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
I saw this book in the Library a couple of days after watching the film, so decided to have a read, it is very close to the film, however, it is a typical teen book, somehow couldn't get my teeth into it.
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1)
They said his uncle Ian died in a car accident. Alex Rider knows that’s a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle’s car confirm the truth. But nothing can prepare him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for Britain’s top-secret intelligence agency. Enlisted to find his uncle’s killers and complete Ian’s final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with no way out. The original novel that started the worldwide phenomenon is now a major motion picture!
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The Railway Man by John Dean
I found this a very disappointing book, the characters were shallow and I got confused who was who, glad to have finished it.
When the opening of a railway museum is marred by the murder of a former railman, Detective Chief Inspector John Blizzard finds himself confronting some awkward truths. Not only does he have to consider the unpalatable possibility that his friends could be concealing vital information from him, but he soon discovers that the dead man's legacy is a dark shadow that spreads across the northern city of Hafton. In the end, though, John Blizzard has to confront a betrayal that he never thought possible -
Today I got from the library
Moon over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
Stormbreaker bt Anthony Horowitz (saw the film last night, then spotted this today)
The Thirteenth Apostle by Michel Benoit
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
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My son has bought his girlfriend a kindle for christmas, I thought it would be nice to get her a kindle book voucher does anyone know if/where you can get one
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The Night Season by Chelsea Cain
I wasn't overly keen, I felt their was very little depth to the characters, they just didn't seem 'real' to me. The storyline wasn't the best, although it was a very unusual murder weapon
The Night Season (Gretchen Lowell, #4)
Oregon detective Archie Sheridan and local journalist Susan Ward team up again in this extreme weather thriller. As heavy rains pound Portland, apparent drowning victims keep surfacing on the Willamette River. While others tremble before the steadily rising waters, the sleuth and reporter come to the harsh realization that a serial killer is loose and hiding behind nature's merciless torrents. Chelsea Cain's fourth Archie Sheridan mystery (Heartsick; Sweetheart; Evil at Heart) builds its intensity and suspense by rapid cuts between the ominous gathering flood and the dangerous manhunt. One of our most talented young mystery writers.
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I am a Director with my sister in the family business, which my Grandad started in 1938, the business is a shoe shop, we have survived many recessions but this one has nearly finished us, the past 3 years have been difficult with last winter being horrendous, in March we had to make radical decisions and had to let go of all our staff, one had been with us 27 years, very difficult it was as we considered her a friend.
Over the summer it became obvious we had to diversify or go under, after a lot of head banging and frustration (and disagreements) we decided to try a dress agency and it seems to be going rather well and footfall is improving, will it be enough to save us, hopefully, but I haven't got a crystal ball
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Hi MysteryRose welcome, what a wonderful name, also a great avatar, you will find loads of ideas for reading, my Wishlist grows faster than I can read
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This book was a very slow start, but gradually the characters wound round my senses, and at chapter 5 I realised I was thoroughly enjoying it, it was fascinating, very descriptive and well written, I ended up loving it.
From Goodreads - Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, Louise Penny's wise and engaging '21st-century version of Hercule Poirot' ("Publishers Weekly", starred review), is looking forward to celebrating his wedding anniversary at the remote, luxurious Manoir Bellechasse. The only other guests are members of the Finney family - rich, cultured, and respectable - who have arrived at the height of summer to unveil a slightly startling memorial to their late father. As the heat wave gathers strength, it's surprising when Peter and Clara Morrow, from the well-loved village of Three Pines, turn up at the family gathering - but much more of a shock when old secrets and buried resentments turn out to be only a prelude to murder. As Gamache's holiday becomes a busman's anniversary, he learns that the seemingly peaceful lodge is a place where visitors come to escape their past, until that past catches up with them. Agatha and Anthony Award-winning author Louise Penny breathes brilliant new life into the classic drawing-room mystery -
I've now got to around halfway through The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - and it's still a bit slow! I had been warned it takes a while to get into so I'm still hopeful.
Persevere you won't regret it, it is brilliant
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Taboo (Reilly Steel #1) by Casey Hill
Wow what an amazing book, I couldn't put it down, a new character, new author but wow.
Great chatacters with amazing twists and turns I loved it.
From Goodreads - Forensic investigator Reilly Steel, Quantico-trained and California-born and bred, imagined Dublin to be a far cry from bustling San Francisco, a sleepy backwater where she can lay past ghosts to rest and start anew. She’s arrived in Ireland to drag the Irish crime lab into the 21st century, plus keep tabs on her Irish-born father who’s increasingly seeking solace in the bottle after a past family tragedy. But a brutal serial killer soon puts paid to that. When a young man and woman are found dead in an apartment, the gunshot wounds on their naked bodies suggest a suicide pact. But Reilly’s instincts are screaming that something’s seriously amiss, and as more bodies are discovered, the team soon realises that a twisted murderer is at work, one who seeks to upset society’s norms in the most sickening way imaginable… -
Becuae not enoug money I cancel the satellite tv start next month. I do not mind because they take off American footbasll anyway and they show same programs over again many ntimes. I still have dvd player so I watch that now. Mostly tv shows friends and the office and some movies.
Don't blame you it all repeats, soaps and reality programmes anyway
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It sounds like The Final Reckoning by Sam Bourne to me, although you mentioned it's similar to his style of books, so I wonder if you've already looked at this one?
Ha ha yes that is what I was thinking of well done
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I know I have read this book, but cannot remember title or author, sorry, looking through my list to see if I can find it
My first Kindle Read (a review for novices of the format)
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On Monday I had a kindle for my birthday, I have to confess to being anti e readers, as I do like the feel and texture of real books, but I carry a book everywhere with me which can occasionally cause problems, ie too heavy, get crushed in my bag etc.
I gradually decided I would like one, but felt they were a bit pricey to 'have a go', then hubby took control and bought one for me, he also bought me loads of books as well as conversion package calibre.
I can foresee me using the kindle day time, and paper book in the evening and early morning, which will take some getting used to because I have never read more than 1 book at a time, as I get quite involved in the story.
The text is clearer and better than I expected, it is easy to hold and read, I am afraid the kindle may just take over, the downside, is that I can't seem to get library digital books converted to the kindle.
I did have a minor hiccup early on, as I ended up with a completely white screen, and we had to do a hard reset, we now think I unplugged it without making it safe to unplug, typical me, too impatient.
I have so many e books, it could be a problem finding a particular book, I need to think of a way to organise them but that could be very time consuming.
Needless to say I am now officially hooked.