Chimera Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 Ohh The 19th Wife is on my wishlist Mine as well! Now I want to get it all the more. But I must not, repeat not surrender to the amazon impulse Quote
lexiepiper Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 instead went for the 19th Wife which is fabulous! Ohhh so glad you said this, I got it for my birthday, but just haven't felt inclined to read it at all, now I want to! Quote
Louiseog Posted April 6, 2009 Author Posted April 6, 2009 Am finding it fascinating and thrilling at the same time, a murder mystery along with the story of the early Mormon church and attitudes to polygamy. Written in form of older books, the thriller, then historical articles. Quote
Chimera Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Am finding it fascinating and thrilling at the same time, a murder mystery along with the story of the early Mormon church and attitudes to polygamy. Written in form of older books, the thriller, then historical articles. Ok, that's it. My resolve is crumbling. *scampers away from this highly dangerous forum section* Quote
Janet Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I picked this up in Waterstone's but I was a good girl and put it back. As it's a R&J book, I'm hoping it'll end up in many a charity shop before too long. It does look good. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 7, 2009 Author Posted April 7, 2009 Would put it in the book ring but is a lend from a friend! Susanna Greagory The Butcher of Smithfield, murder mystery in Restoration London, third in a very good series Quote
Louiseog Posted April 11, 2009 Author Posted April 11, 2009 The Beekeeper's Apprentice Laurie M King. I LOVED this! The lost stories of Sherlock Holmes' clever apprentice Mary Russell. Very clever Quote
SaraPepparkaka Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Louise, I enjoyed The Beekeeper's Apprentice as well. It's been a few years sice I read it though. I remember thinking I'd look up other books by Laurie R King, but I don't think I ever did. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 12, 2009 Author Posted April 12, 2009 I was just thinking that, my library has no more in of hers in this series and they are great! Debra Adelaide Household Guide to Dying, why oh why can something so sad make me laugh out loud Quote
Michelle Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I'm so glad someone else has liked that one. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 I often like your recommendations Michelle, not in a crawly way but just must have similar tastes! Quote
Louiseog Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 The White Tiger, had this out of the library, then took it back, then got it out again, then back, then bought it and actually its quite good! For me its like Q and A (Slumdog Millionaire) which I did like and I feel like the person who wrote it knows what its like to live in India etc. Haven't finished it yet though and its building to quite a clever twist! Quote
Louiseog Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 Joseph Kanon - The Good German. OK too many characters, too many twists, lost the way. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 19, 2009 Author Posted April 19, 2009 Karen Maitland, Company of Liars - story of a group of travellers during the Black Death, very clever and well written with a bit of spookiness! Quote
Louiseog Posted April 22, 2009 Author Posted April 22, 2009 Dan Waddell The Blood Detective, thriller written by the consultant on Who do you think you are. Family historian stops murder, great history rocks! Crossed Wires Rosie Thornton, lovely story, great characters, a one sitter for me. Quote
bethany725 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 The White Tiger, had this out of the library, then took it back, then got it out again, then back, then bought it and actually its quite good! For me its like Q and A (Slumdog Millionaire) which I did like and I feel like the person who wrote it knows what its like to live in India etc. Haven't finished it yet though and its building to quite a clever twist! Glad you enjoyed this one, Louiseog.. I tried it, but had to give up. I got bored easily those few days. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 22, 2009 Author Posted April 22, 2009 Glad you enjoyed this one, Louiseog.. I tried it, but had to give up. I got bored easily those few days. Was slow to start and middle and end yes! Quote
Louiseog Posted April 25, 2009 Author Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) James Long - Ferney. Great story but so well written it takes ages! Very clever idea about two people who meet at different times and the effects this has. Trying not to give anything away! Edited April 25, 2009 by Louiseog Quote
Louiseog Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 Stuart Pawson, Picasso Scam, really easy police crime, engaging characters and a believable plot. Quote
Louiseog Posted April 28, 2009 Author Posted April 28, 2009 Susanna Gregory, The Devil's Disciples - am determined to read this slowly so I get it! Quote
Louiseog Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Finally finished, good story and I do like the main character but far too long and involved. Although less confusing than earlier ones (maybe because I read it slowly) The Camel Bookmobile Masha Hamilton. Ace so far Edited May 10, 2009 by Louiseog appalling typing! Quote
Louiseog Posted May 10, 2009 Author Posted May 10, 2009 I loved the Camel Book Mobile. Alex Kava Exposed great thriller Kathy Reichs Devil Bones. Good start! Quote
Chimera Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 I loved the Camel Book Mobile. Ooh, I'm so glad you did! What did you think about the way it shows the Bookmobile? Did it make you feel like contributing to the project or rather doubt its usefulness like it did me (but I'm afraid I'm becoming terribly cynic these days )? Quote
Louiseog Posted May 10, 2009 Author Posted May 10, 2009 I had never thought about what it would be like not to be able to read, the thought of reading and rereading the Bible was quite thought provoking, then it was wonderful that the books were opening their minds but suddenly it wasn't and did they really need to have their ancient way of life 'spoilt' by books or was it that it was the wrong sort of books and the people who ran the book mobile were just misguided rather than cruel. I am off to your thread to get people to join the book ring as it really made me think! Quote
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