Fiona (Titch)'s comments
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Fiona (Titch)'s comments from the Book Nook Cafe group.
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madrano wrote: "Fiona, the Westerfeld novels sound good, thanks to your descriptions. Thanks.
deborah"
He has done other series as well hon. Which I plan on readin over the christmas holidays x
Just finished Pretties. Wow, what a book. Had me stuck to it over the past 48hrs. This is a great 2nd book for this series. Shows you how Tally and the gang start thinking for themselves and all the trouble they get into lol. Can't wait to see what happens next in the next installment.
I would say 8/10 again for me.
Now I am readin Megan's Way
Finished the wonderful 
. What an amazing book.
Everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous. What could be wrong with that?
Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there.
But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever.
When I started readin this, I thought omg, what kind of book have I got here. I heard loads of rave reviews about this book, so I thought this might help me get back to readin again. WELL, what can I say about this book. It certainly gives you an insight to what we wanted to see of kids at the age of 16 and havin operations to be made like a supermodel. I can't wait til I read more on how Tally changes and her life.
8/10 for me on this book and series so far.
Can't wait til I read
Will finish Uglies - Scott Westerfeld today and then read Pretties - Scott Westerfeld.
Horrid Henry & the Secret - Francesca Simon (2/5)
The Colour of Heaven - James Runcie (4/5)
Poor Little Bitch Girl - Jackie Collins (3/5)
Rising Tide - Anne Rooney (2/5)
I am reading Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
Alias Reader wrote: "No problem. We use the Past, Present, and Future reads as a general book thread. I wanted to email you, but your profile is set to private.
As to your list, that is some haul !
Do you buy..."
Have added ya hon, no idea why its sayin its private. Unless its the question that has to be answered.
I like readin from library as well as buying new books incase I wanna read it before library gets a copy.
Alias Reader wrote: "*** Reposting to this thread
by Fiona (Titch)
Books that have come into your home?
This week's goodies:
The Hidden Oasis - Paul Sussman
When Will There Be Good News? - Kate Atkin..."
Wasn't sure where to post that neither hon x
Alias Reader wrote: "Fiona, I hope it is ok with you that I moved your post to this thread. People have said it is easier to navigate around GR if we don't have too many threads.
by Fiona (Titch)
Housewife I..."
Nope, thats fine sweetie xx
Now deciding to read Housewife In Love - Alison Penton Harper.
Poor Little Bitch Girl - Jackie Collins
First there's Denver Jones, the hotshot attorney working in L.A. and Carolyn Henderson - personal assistant to a powerful and very married Senator in Washington with whom she is having an affair. Then there's Annabelle Maestro - daughter of two movie stars - who has carved out a career for herself in New York as the madame of choice for discerning famous men. The three twenty-something women used to go to high school together in Beverly Hills and Denver and Carolyn have always kept in touch, but Annabelle is out on her own with her cocaine addicted boyfriend Frankie. Bobby is Frankie's best friend - Bobby Santangelo Stanislopolous, that is, Kennedy-esque son of Lucky Santangelo and deceased Greek shipping billionaire Dimitri Stanislopolous. Now he owns Mood, the hottest club in New York, but back in the day he went to high school with Denver, Carolyn and Annabelle, and hung out with all three of them. Which means that Bobby knows everyone's secrets - and he has some of his own, too.
Well, what can I say. She has written another great novel, BUT not as steamy as her last lot. Still good, just not as page-turning as I would of expected. The usual people getting it on and what's not to love about Lucky eh.
Hehe, never knew that JoAnn.
Glad a book can inspire things in people x
madrano wrote: "Fiona, isn't it rewarding when you stick with a book & end up pleased with it? And nice that you've found a new author whose work you enjoy. Well done.
deborah"
Got his other 2 books to read of his as well lol x
The Colour of Heaven - James Runcie
From the author of THE DISCOVERY OF CHOCOLATE -- a romantic historical quest set in Renaissance Venice and China surrounding the search for ultramarine. THE COLOUR OF HEAVEN is a fictional account of a young man who travelled to what are now Afghanistan and China to discover lapis lazuli, the precious stone that when turned into ultramarine changed the history of painting -- allowing artists to abandon gold as a background and open up depth, landscape and perspective with the most beautiful shade of blue. Along the way, Paolo suffers the torments of unfulfilled love before he returns to his anxious family in Venice, where he also plays a part in the early development of lenses and spectacles!
Never thought I would like this book, as it felt different to my usual kind of genre. But I stuck with it at times, came back for more. I finally finished it today. My opinion is that its a wonderful book that takes you on a journey through love, testing the boundaries of love and what it means to be loved for who you are. A wonderful tale and I will read more of his books as well.
Having such a slow month so far. So I am still reading The Colour of Heaven - James Runice.
Last month in the bath I started The Comfort of Strangers - Ian McEwan so I will carry on reading that today as its only 100 pages. Then I will read Poor Little Bitch Girl - Jackie Collins.
Just finished listening to The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris. In the morning I will listen to Hannibal - Thomas Harris.
Just finished listening to Red Dragon - Thomas Harris and now I am listening to The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris.
Donna in Southern Maryland wrote: "You're a brave woman, or a glutton for punishment, Fi! :o)
Happy All Hallow's Eve :o)
Donna in Southern Maryland"
LOL, well its books of hubby's and they all help with the 150 books challenge of mine hon.
Also its Halloween themed on a site I belong to lol x
Donna in Southern Maryland wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Now I am going to listen to Red Dragon - Thomas Harris."
Oh, that's a scary one, Fi. Be careful! You may not be able to sleep after you listen to this!
Donna in Southern..."
Donna, it will be finished by 7pm and then I am on to The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris til 10pm lol. Can't be as bad as watching them lol x
