Kell Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 I have it, but haven't read it yet, so I'll be curious to hear what others thnk of it too...
pixie2610 Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 It's by Marita Conlon-McKenna... There's also Kathy's Story by Kathy O'Beirne on the same subject...
smilerbabeuk Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 Has anyone read The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden (epics on Genghis Khan). They are quite big books so thought I would ask you good people first to see if they were recommended. I haven't read the Ghengis Khan series, but I have read other books by Conn Iggulden, and I would recommend him as his books seem well researched, but are also a great read. He did a Roman series, can't remember the name, but they had me running to the library for the next book.
hey_books Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) have just found some books that I didn't know are in possession of my family Lord of the Flies- William Golding ( apparently a modern classic as it is described on the cover) The Crucible- Arthur Miller An Inspector Calls- J.B. Priestley The Warden- Anthony Trollope I also found a book (Oxford bookworms collection) with the title from the cradle to the grave it's a book about short stories by different authors as it seems I don't know whether they are known or not,but I'd like to hear your opinion if anyone read one of those Edited August 14, 2010 by Janet Added capitals to author names and book titles
Pixie Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 The only I have read was Lord of the Flies, and I thought it was excellent and plan to re-read it some day.
Rawr Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 I read An Inspector Calls in high school and I detested it!
hey_books Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 The only I have read was Lord of the Flies, and I thought it was excellent and plan to re-read it some day. okay I'll read it soon, hopefully I'll enjoy as much as you did
Stephanie2008 Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 I read An Inspector Calls in high school and I detested it! I did that at school too but I can remember quite liking it. Haven't read it for years though so not sure if I'd agree now.
Peacefield Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 I read The Crucible in school and remember really liking it. I also never read An Inspector Calls but I did see the stage production and I loved it! Couldn't get enough
hey_books Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 I think I'll just read all 4 books hope I'll like them
Kidsmum Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 The Warden is a good read, I really enjoyed all the Barchester novels & plan to read the Palliser novels at some point. Hope you enjoy it
hey_books Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 lord of the flies good so far but no one knows why but I strangely have to think about the beach film while reading the book... has to be that deserted island atmosphere haha
Hal76 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 have just found some books that I didn't know are in possession of my family Lord of the Flies- William Golding ( apparently a modern classic as it is described on the cover) The Crucible- Arthur Miller An Inspector Calls- J.B. Priestley The Warden- Anthony Trollope I also found a book (Oxford bookworms collection) with the title from the cradle to the grave it's a book about short stories by different authors as it seems I don't know whether they are known or not,but I'd like to hear your opinion if anyone read one of those I've read all of these! Lord of the Flies: A very readable classic. An essential read for anyone. The Crucible and An Inspector Calls. Both plays rather than books so better to watch them ideally (not that this is always possible!) I particulary like An Inspector Calls which is a thriller with a political edge. The Warden: Just re-read this. The first of the Barchester Chronicles. I really like it. A good find! Enjoy them.
Guest Eliza1 Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Has anyone read the good doctor by Damon Galgut?
bookworm44 Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I have it, but haven't read it yet, so I'll be curious to hear what others thnk of it too... Kell, I just stumbled upon this review and thought you'd like to see it. =) Mac Reads ~ Her Fearful Symmetry
Hal76 Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 Has anyone read A Very Britidh Coup by Chris Mullin? I've read it twice and would enjoy discussing it with someone. A Very British Coup, I meant!
Nollaig Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 Has anyone read anything by Emma Donoghue? She seems to write somewhat historical fiction, ranging from the 1700's to late 1800's particularly, but with earlier and possibly some later settings, usually somewhat inspired by political/social scandals/events of varying natures. Apparently she also has a book of re-written Grimms' fairytales, which would suit me down to the ground! Just saw her newest book, Room, on a review show tonight. Definitely going to be checking her out. Anyone know her work? She gets fantastic reviews on Amazon.
smilerbabeuk Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 Is Emma donoghue the author of Room, the book about a woman held captive, from the perspective of her 5 year old son who was born there and doesn't know any different? That's on my the list.
Nollaig Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 Yeah that's her. I'm more interested in her other work though. I'm gonna have a look in waterstones tomorrow, but no doubt they won't have anything.
nursenblack Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Has any one read The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice? It's supposed to be similar to I Capture the Castle, which I love, but I don't want to be too disappointed.
chesilbeach Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 I have read it, but I haven't read I Capture The Castle, so I can say whether it will live up to it. It's a light easy read, sort of coming of age story set in the 50s, with a couple of female main characters. It's been a few years since I've read it, but I liked it a lot, a good fun read and evoked the period quite well.
nursenblack Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 I have read it, but I haven't read I Capture The Castle, so I can say whether it will live up to it. It's a light easy read, sort of coming of age story set in the 50s, with a couple of female main characters. It's been a few years since I've read it, but I liked it a lot, a good fun read and evoked the period quite well. It's at the library and I'm planning on going there today. Maybe I will give it a try. Thanks.
Michelle Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Is Emma donoghue the author of Room, the book about a woman held captive, from the perspective of her 5 year old son who was born there and doesn't know any different? That's on my the list. Has anyone read this one? Nici and I both looked at it in Waterstones the other day.
nicx27 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Has any one read The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice? It's supposed to be similar to I Capture the Castle, which I love, but I don't want to be too disappointed. I've read it and I thought it was a lovely read. It wasn't as twee as I thought it was going to be.
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 Has anyone read this one? Nici and I both looked at it in Waterstones the other day. I bought it today and am reading it. I wanted one of her other ones by my local Waterstones is mean and only stocks the most recent one or two books by any given author. I'll let you know what I think of it.
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