tragic-austin Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi my name is Siobhan and I live on the Yourke Pen in South Australia. I am a mother of 2 (my youngest only born 10 weeks ago) and I also have a step-daughter. Altho I dont have as much time as I have in the past I am an avid reader. My first love belongs to Jane Austin (I have told my husband that I would have a love affair with her if she was still alive! The only woman I have considered this for) and hae read/watched all her novels to many to count. I love historical novel set in the Victorian or earlier times. I also have been enjoying more modern novels recently set in the 1940s/1960's. I am a very fussy reader and if a book does not capture my mind within the first chapter then I will disregared it. The only book wich I forced myself to read outside scholl was the first Harry Potter book and I was so glad i pushed myself throught that book so Icould read ther rest because now I am a huge fan of the series. But on the other hand if I have read past chapeter 3 then I HAVE to finish the book no matter how bad it is. I am one of the few people alive who havent read the Twilight series and have no desire to read or watch them. I think it is my allegence to J.K Rowling that has stoped me. I have just finished this morning a book called 'American Wife' by Curtis Sittenfeld, which I stumbled apon at a lawn sale. It is and intresting look into American modern history through the eyes of politics. I am starting to dwell into American history and had read a month ago 'North and South' after seeing the mini-series. i am giving myself a breakbefore I get into the second book. I cant wait to talk books with you all, but i do appologise in advance about my spelling, it is shocking on forums because I get so involved and passionate the I forget about correcting myself and also I think I type too fast for my keyboard and it makes it up half the time, LOL. Cheers, thanks for having me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome to BCR, Siobhan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Welcome to the forum Siobhan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello Siobhan! I loved American Wife when I read it last year, and I'm a big fan of Curtis Sittenfield. Have you read Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke? If you like Jane Austen and J. K. Rowling, this could be right up your street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragic-austin Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thanks!! I was really suprised with American Wife as I had never heard of the Author, but i really enjoyed it. But I must admit that I know very little about American History as I was more intrested in Russian/English/French/Austrlian history growing up, so I was trying to guess who the book was loosley based on the entire book. I knew itwas either Bush or Clinton but just couldn't guess till the last bit! Thanks for those suggestions, I need to start expanding my author knowledge and I will try those books next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 to the forum Siobhan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Welcome to the forum Siobhan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 And g'day to you too, Siobhan - welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hi Siobhan, welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmarshall81 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hi! Welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm44 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Welcome to the forum, Siobhan! Enjoy! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I am one of the few people alive who havent read the Twilight series and have no desire to read or watch them. I haven't read it, and don't want to read it, either. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zumii Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Welcome hun & enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi. Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 G'day mate! Glad you found us, I hope you enjoy the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hello Siobhan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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