nursenblack Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I have just started Atonement by Ian McEwan. I am only on chapter two so I can't make a honest judgment yet. It is interesting, but seems a bit drawn out in places. Quote
Nici Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I am reading 'No Time For Goodbye' by Linwood Barclay at the moment, its being discussed tomorrow (02.07.08) on the show. Iv'e got this as well Paula so looking forward to this evenings show to see what they say about it. Quote
Leetid Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I have just started reading No Time For Goodbye and it is very good so far. It's hard to put down! I have finished reading No Time For Goodbye and it is brilliant and recommend it to everyone. Quote
Weave Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I missed the show, how did 'No Time For Goodbye' fair? I was in asda today and bought: The Outcast by Sadie Jones The Pirate's Daughter by Margaret Cezair Thompson East of the Son by Julia Gregson I have only some of Richard and Judy's reads, I don't go out of my way to buy them but the ones I have bought, I have enjoyed. Edited July 2, 2008 by Weave Quote
JudyB Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I missed the show, how did 'No Time For Goodbye' fair? I turned the telly on just in time to see them put the book down and go onto the next item - however as it's one that I'd like to read I'm sort of glad I missed it in case Richard said too much - as he does at times. I think I caught Judy saying that it was her favourite out of this year's batch. Quote
Nici Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 They all gave it a very good review. Can't wait to start reading it! Quote
Weave Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Judy,Nici, I think you will both enjoy 'No Time for Goodbye', I won't give anything way (like I would?) but it is a great read. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Edited July 2, 2008 by Weave Quote
JudyB Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I'll wait for it to come into the library and give it a try then - looking forward to it, it sounds a good read. Quote
Weave Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I'll wait for it to come into the library and give it a try then - looking forward to it, it sounds a good read. I can send my copy when I get the chance Judy x Quote
JudyB Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 That's very kind Gyre - thank you, however I'll wait, as I have a number of books out on loan at the moment (including the book of the month Boy In the Striped Pyjamas) and need to read them first - by which time No Time For Goodbye will have arrived. Thank again. It's good to hear good reports about it. Quote
The Library Nook Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I also took a trip to Asda and got No Time for Goodbye, going to finish up my current read and get started on this. Quote
teddy collector Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Judy hope you got to read Boy In the Striped Pyjamas...I enjoyed that book so much...the content is very sad but the perspective from which the story is told is excellent...if you haven't got to it yet I hope you do soon...it really made me open my eyes!!! Quote
Weave Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 No judgement but over the past few weeks I have bought all of Richard and Judy's summer reads Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) I went to the library for the first time in a while yesterday and picked up The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee by Rebecca Miller - I have nearly finished it already. I certainly wasn't sure where the book was going in the beginning and I find it's 1 of those books that keeps you reading although you're not sure why! I've finished reading it now and actually it all came together for me at the end and I have to say I loved it! Edited July 12, 2008 by Loopyloo100 Just finished reading book Quote
LucyD Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I'm currently reading The Outcast...oooh, it is just so good. Really elegantly written prose, with great emotional depth. I'm finding it quite harrowing actually - can't bear any book that features physical or mental cruelty towards a child, so parts of it are hard to read as I feel so sad for the characters. The only criticism I would make is that there is a LOT of plot told on the back cover. I wish the blurb could have been more opaque, instead of giving so much away, would have made for better surprises. but hey... Quote
Janet Posted August 23, 2008 Author Posted August 23, 2008 The overall winner of the Richard and Judy Summer Read 2008 was No Time For Goodbye by Lynwood Barclay. I only read three of them but this was my favourite of the three. Quote
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