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[pauline_nlp]

I don't know if I can ask that here but, Does someone here want to speak with me in "private messages" about Jane Eyre ? :)

[Allan]

Theresa, here's a link to the DVD of the mini series-I might be tempted to buy it myself!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0009...

[Sara]

Ah, but Allan you nominated it the first time (and a second time I believe). The Son winning this month was made by possible by your leg work.

[[deleted user]]

@Pauline. You can start thread if you like. I would start it for you but It would take too long using my phone.

@Sara. You beat me to it. Clannad also did a Robin Hood theme son, too. I think it was called Robin: Prince of Sherwood.

[pauline_nlp]

Oh, thanks. But I think, it is not essencial, to part if other people are to interest.

[Barbara]

Theresa wrote: "This is a link to the musical theme for Harry's Game by Clannad

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KpNzalFKPo"

Cathleen - I remembered this was Clannad and have this on a CD. It indeed added to the mood of the tv film
Allan - I'd be tempted to buy the program at that price but alas we have a different region here. I need to buy a region-free DVD player.
Declan - as the Clannad CD I have is movie themes, Robin Hood may be on it, If I can find it...with all my destashing, I may have given it to a charity shop.

[pauline_nlp]

I'm currently reading "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky. I heard a lot of good opinion on it, so I'll make my owns.

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@Barbara. I still remember the theme song. It wasn't especially good, but the show had a paganistic element that the music really suited.

@Pauline. I'll open that thread. There are about seven members who love that novel, and loads more who have read it.

[Donna]

Pauline wrote: "I'm currently reading "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky. I heard a lot of good opinion on it, so I'll make my owns."

Pauline, I have not read the book but the film that was adapted from it was very good.

[Diane]

What is "The Corporation" in Ireland? In several of the Roddy Doyle books I've been reading, there are references to the Corporation building houses, testing the sea water, etc. I've tried a internet search but all I can find are references to corporate taxes. Are the houses being built with tax money levied on corporations?

[[deleted user]]

The Dublin Corporation is the old name of Dublin City Council: A local government body.

They'd be responsible for public housing, water treatment and provision, road maintenance and other public amenities in the area. They also run Dublin City Libraries, bringing it back to books.

[Paul]

When we were younger we reffered as tap water as Corporation juice.

[Paul]

Pauline & Donna. I havent read the book either but was suprised at how much i enjoyed the film .

[Diane]

Declan wrote: "The Dublin Corporation is the old name of Dublin City Council: A local government body.

They'd be responsible for public housing, water treatment and provision, road maintenance and other public a..."

Ah, thanks. That makes sense. I was starting to think they were referring to a strange alien being in control of everything. Maybe I've read too much sci-fi.

[Paul]

Those Corpo / council workers are a strange akien species running thongs Diane

[Paul]

meant alien obviously

[Diane]

Paul wrote: "Those Corpo / council workers are a strange akien species running thongs Diane"

running thongs or wearing thongs? ;-)

[Paul]

Wow my spelling sucks today. Its been a long one .

[Diane]

Paul wrote: "Wow my spelling sucks today. Its been a long one ."
but it has brought cheer and happiness to the throngs.

[Paul]

Its my turn to be the spelling jester today

[[deleted user]]

... or to the thongs?

I'm getting very confused altogether. ;)

[Trelawn]

@ Pauline if you want to start a Jane Eyre thread i'll certainly join in too.

[John]

Dave wrote: "GOOD MORNING DAVID MITCHELL PRE-ORDER!!!

Will be starting The Bone Clocks later this morning!"

I got my Audiobook pre-order last night also. Really looking forward to it. He's always a reliably good read. But if I start The Bone Clocks, I won't get to this month's monthly read. And I don't get new credits for another week. (And my cash budget is currently zero).

Decisions decisions.

Anyway - enjoy!

[John]

I'm in the middle of Under the Skin on Audio. The movie kind of blew me away, and I rarely read a book after watching the movie. But I was totally intrigued this time. And they are slightly different beasts. Really enjoying it so far.

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@Jamielynn. My one consolation is your enjoyment. :)

[[deleted user]]

The Jane Eyre thread has been opened, for those members waiting to get stuck in.

Also, Outlander thread is now in its own further, should members involved in that discussion wish to expand upon the discussions of the book or series.

[Donna]

Dave wrote: "GOOD MORNING DAVID MITCHELL PRE-ORDER!!!

Will be starting The Bone Clocks later this morning!"

I was lucky enough to win one of these on Facebook but I have a few books to get through before I start it.

[Donna]

Diane wrote: "Paul wrote: "Those Corpo / council workers are a strange akien species running thongs Diane"

running thongs or wearing thongs? ;-)"

I had quite the picture in my mind there, Diane!

[Donna]

Declan wrote: "The Jane Eyre thread has been opened, for those members waiting to get stuck in.

Also, Outlander thread is now in its own further, should members involved in that discussion wish to expand upon th..."

It's own further, Declan? I do so love that phone!!!

[Donna]

I just got the notice from my library that The Son and At Swim, Two Boys are ready for pickup. Now I just need to finish Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles by Don Felder. Must. Read. Faster.

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(Facepalm!)

*Folder

[pauline_nlp]

For The Perks, I will watch the movie after ended the book :)

[pauline_nlp]

Declan wrote: "The Jane Eyre thread has been opened, for those members waiting to get stuck in.

Also, Outlander thread is now in its own further, should members involved in that discussion wish to expand upon th..."

Thank you Declan :)

[pauline_nlp]

Emma wrote: "@Pauline I'm glad you enjoyed Jane Eyre. We can probably discuss it a bit here, otherwise start a thread or PM me. I'd be happy to discuss it with you"

That's nice :) Thank you, there is a thread now, but if you want to discuss it with me we can pm us :)

[Barbara]

John - I heard an interview last weekend with David Mitchell on NPR. I am going to wait and see how people like the book, and if you end up liking the audiobook.
I did add Under the Skin to my Audible wish list - I love Tartan noir.

[Diane]

Fiona wrote: "I recently finished reading The Pink Suit by Nicole Kelby, about an Irish seamstress working in America.
There were some parallels between this book and our monthly read 'Brooklyn..."
It fits in with 11/22/63 also since it is Jacqueline Kennedy's pink suit worn in Dallas

[Cathleen]

I'm about 3/4 of the way done with 1984. It's riveting, horrifying, and in some respects a little too close to the "truth" now to be comfortable reading.

[Cathleen]

Fiona wrote: "I recently finished reading The Pink Suit by Nicole Kelby, about an Irish seamstress working in America.
There were some parallels between this book and our monthly read 'Brooklyn..."

That sounds like a good read, Fiona.

[[deleted user]]

1984 is one of those books I just never get around to reading. I must do so soon after your summary, Cathleen.

[Diane]

Cathleen wrote: "I'm about 3/4 of the way done with 1984. It's riveting, horrifying, and in some respects a little too close to the "truth" now to be comfortable reading."
It was required reading in my high school back in the sixties which is way before your time. Back then we knew it could never happen...

[Cathleen]

Jamie Lynn wrote: "...and now big brother hovers over us as the thought police are scrubbing our brains. Nope, could never happen..."

Yes, could never happen....creepy, isn't it? After I finish this, I'll need something frothy and light, that's for sure.

[Susan]

I got a blurb for Alexander McCall Smith's new book and it is set in Ireland. I'll give it a go.

[Barbara]

I am listening to Tell No Lies, a thriller set in San Francisco. About 3/4ths through Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Neill which is excellent. I am just starting to reread The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty for a book club meeting on Monday.

[Allan]

As well as listening to the audiobook of The Son, I've taken Gerry's advice and have started 'Full Time: The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino. as Told to Paul Kimmage'

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...

A very specialised read in group terms, but one that I'm thoroughly enjoying so far. :)

[Trelawn]

I'm reading The Vesuvius Club by Mark Gatiss ( one of the writers on Sherlock). It's very good so far, funny and well written.

[Cathleen]

Allan wrote: "As well as listening to the audiobook of The Son, I've taken Gerry's advice and have started 'Full Time: The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino. as Told to Paul Kimmage'

https://www.goodreads.com/book/..."

Who is Tony Cascarino, Allan?

[Cathleen]

Jamie Lynn wrote: "Cathleen wrote: "Jamie Lynn wrote: "...and now big brother hovers over us as the thought police are scrubbing our brains. Nope, could never happen..."

Yes, could never happen....creepy, isn't it?..."

You have to wonder where the golden mean is--enough but not too much govt.

[Allan]

Cathleen, Tony Cascarino was a bit of a journeyman centre forward who played for teams in England, Scotland and France, as well as for ROI many times, despite technically not being qualified to do so. As Gerry says, it's not the typical footballer's autobiography-warts n all is a pretty tame way to describe it! It's also a pretty short read-I've only about 70 pages left, which shouldn't take me too long to get through, given how readable the book is.

[Sara]

I feel asleep at my desk last night trying to finish A Cold Cold Ground on audiobook. I'll listen to the final two hours today (probably while weeding) and report back. So far I think McKinty does a masterful job of constructing his mystery and integrating in the historical/cultural elements. While I enjoyed Ratlines by Stuart Neville, I thought it wasn't quite as "tight."

I also hope to get a good chunk of my science fiction book club book, Ancillary Justice, read. It's excellent but dense...definitely not the type of thing you can read too much of in one sitting.

[Susan]

Allan wrote: "Cathleen, Tony Cascarino was a bit of a journeyman centre forward who played for teams in England, Scotland and France, as well as for ROI many times, despite technically not being qualified to do ..."

I am glad to know he wasn't an American footballer. I thought I was slipping as I didn't know the name. BTW, I made the mistake of listening to post game interviews and heard a linebacker say about a rookie, "he had to get a shine on". What? Oh, that's right. Not known for the language abilities.