Louiseog Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 I've read some of hers and enjoyed them, she is Jasper's cousin! Quote
Angel Posted March 18, 2007 Author Posted March 18, 2007 I haven't read any of them - any good? Quote
Louiseog Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 Good fun from what I remember! Not lilke Jasper, just well written stories. Quote
Angel Posted March 24, 2007 Author Posted March 24, 2007 Enjoyed Painting Mona Lisa very much. Some interesting thoughts on the background to this famous painting. Now starting JKudy Astley - All Inclusive Quote
Angel Posted March 31, 2007 Author Posted March 31, 2007 All Inclusive was an ok read nothing too taxing on the stressed out brain! Started Katie Fforde - Practically Perfect which was a mothers day prezzie:D Quote
mrstrecool Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 I like Katie Fforde, she is my feelgood author. Never fails to cheer me up! If you enjoy Practically Perfect, you should try Restoring Grace. The characters are lovely, you find yourself really rooting for them! Quote
Angel Posted April 1, 2007 Author Posted April 1, 2007 I agree with you - Katie Fforde is certainly uplifting. I've just come through an intensely stressful fortnight (both parents ill,) and this book has lifted my spirits alot. I've read Flora's Lot, Stately Pursuits and Paradise Fields - all good! I'd like to try Restoring Grace Quote
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 Really enjoyed Practically Perfect Now moving onto The Abortionist's Daughter by Elizabeth Hyde Quote
Louiseog Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 OOh I've read that (are we book twins do you think!!) will be interested in your thoughts Quote
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 We seem to be Louise as we're often reading the same or similar books Quote
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 I found it to be a lovely light hearted romance which is not slushy or sex driven - although there is a little! Quote
Renniemist Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 I have The Abortionist's Daughter on my TBR pile. Hope it is good. Quote
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 I hope so Renniemist - it was on Richard and Judy's list last year for the Summer Quote
Louiseog Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 We seem to be Louise as we're often reading the same or similar books D'you think its that or just that our lives are quite similar (working mothers) so we need certain things at certain times, or am I being too deep, certainly we read certain books and I know that if you like it I probably will too. Quote
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 I think you could be right Louise not only as working mothers but working under similar conditions! Both stressed out, trying to meet Government targets, ever changing goalposts, dealing with people all day (children for you are as demanding as my patients!) etc etc. Similarly, if you enjoy a book or author then I know that it's a fair bet that I would . Quote
Louiseog Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Have to keep on recommending then! Aren't we wonderful Quote
Angel Posted April 7, 2007 Author Posted April 7, 2007 Finished The Abortionist's Daughter. I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would despite the rather off-putting title. This could have been a difficult balance to strike without the author causing contraversy, due to some of the subject matter, but I think Elizabeth Hyde manages to pull it off. Although I enjoyed it I don't think that I would be in a rush to reread it Now starting Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory Quote
Kell Posted April 7, 2007 Posted April 7, 2007 Finished The Abortionist's Daughter. I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would despite the rather off-putting title. I actually found the title slightly odd, even after finishing the book - almost as if the daughter herself wasn't a person in her own right and only warranting being referred to as someone's daughter. Strangely, I thought it badly titled, but a very decent read. Quote
Angel Posted April 7, 2007 Author Posted April 7, 2007 I think the title was a strange choice - it has probably put a lot of people off - I know it did me until I found out that it was a crime / murder story Quote
Angel Posted April 13, 2007 Author Posted April 13, 2007 Finished Earthly Joys - an excellent read. Started The Firemaster's Mistress by Christie Dickason. Quote
Angel Posted April 20, 2007 Author Posted April 20, 2007 Finished The Firemaster's Mistress - a very good read. I thought that it presented a diiferent view on how the events leading up to the Gunpowder plot may have taken place. Would definately recommend this one Now reading Cranford - by Elisabeth Gaskell Quote
Angel Posted April 22, 2007 Author Posted April 22, 2007 Finished Cranford. It was ok but I felt that it lacked any real depth to the plot, so I was a bit disappointed. Now to decide on what next!! Decisions, decisions Quote
Angel Posted April 22, 2007 Author Posted April 22, 2007 Finally decided upon Hide and Seek by Ian Rankin Quote
Angel Posted April 29, 2007 Author Posted April 29, 2007 It's taken me ages to get through this one this week - I've been too tired. Should finish it today. Went to the library yesterday and replenished the TBR pile! Quote
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