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[Joanne]

I'm about to start "Birdsong " by Sebastian Faulkes. What do people think of it? I liked 'Charlotte Grey', and 'On Green Dolphin Street', but haven't read a book of his for several years.

[★ Jess]

*Must stay in Naught Corner for the rest of the month decade.

[★ Jess]

We'll be there foreverrrrrrrr. Than I can do a comparison between books & films :)
Then we'll watch the films.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mmmmmmmm!!Back on topic!! ;) Just finished 10th Anniversary (loved it) and am just into The Poisonwood Bible..hope I can get into it straight away, I don't feel in the mood for that sort of book, but have to read it for bookclub!

[Michael]

Carmel wrote: "I know what we can do *get Mr Evil, force him to sit in the Naughty Corner & Jessica can read the books to him or better still, explain how much she loves each book not missing any details!!!* LOL"

I think that's against the Geneva convention

[Neko]

I read 3 books this morning...



One I was meant to save for next month for the graphic novel challenge but I still have another up my sleeve so it's all good x)


@Brenda- What is about the book that makes you not feel like you'll enjoy/in the mood for it? Is it cause Oprah is "mad" for it/her group is?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "I read 3 books this morning...



One I was meant to ..."

Well done Laura! I know you'll have at least one more for next month ;)

No, nothing about Oprah...just enjoying a spree of murder and mayhem at the moment ;) I started it, but only got in about 20 pages, put it down and picked up one of mine, which I finished in 2 days! I'll have another go at it tonight.....

[★ Jess]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "I think that's against the Geneva convention ."

Get back in the Naughty Corner :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "I think that's against the Geneva convention ..."

Ha ha you crack me up Knowledge!!
*checks over shoulder to see that Brenda doesn't tell me off for being off topic, I'll..."

*I'm watching you....* LOL

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I read 3 books this morning...



One I..."

Oui! I've got a handful to read still..lol


Murder/Mayhem...yummy! Have you ever read The White Tiger? That's got murder in it..It's so strange but such a good read at the same time.

Good luck with the book :D!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "I read 3 books this morning...

[bookcover:Tiny Titans and the Science Fair!|..."

No, I haven't Laura. I just read the blurb, and a few of the reviews...they are varied...I'll think about it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I'm just about to start this one. Mr. Peanut"

Michael, that sounds REALLY interesting!!! Pls let me know what you think?? :)

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I'm just about to start this one. Mr. Peanut"

Michael, that sounds REALLY interesting!!! Pls let me know what you think?? :)"

I second that!!!

@Brenda- White Tiger...I wouldn't buy it. I'd go to a lib and borrow..One thing that struck me was what people thought of it overal..Some loved others hated it. I got it because I loved the cover artwork on it. But I can also understand if it wouldn't float your boat.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Will do in depth review coming soon. :D"

Thanks Michael!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I'm just about to start this one. Mr. Peanut"

Michael, that sounds REALLY interesting!!! Pls let me know what you think?? :)"

I second that!!!

@Bren..."

Thanks Laura, I'll see how I go...def a library read if I do read it..:)

[Cheryl]

I'm currently loving Joan Aiken's The Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories. I loved several others by her when I was a child, for example The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, but I'd never heard of these funny clever fantasies.

[Lesley]

I wish that I had borrowed The White Tigerinstead of buying. I liked it but know I won't re-read it. I am currently reading and enjoying.

[Michael]

I'm looking forward to reading The White Tiger

[Cathy]

Joanne wrote: "I'm about to start "Birdsong " by Sebastian Faulkes. What do people think of it? I liked 'Charlotte Grey', and 'On Green Dolphin Street', but haven't read a book of his for several years."

I really liked Birdsong a lot - very moving account of the Somme. I've also read Charlotte Gray, a Week in December and Human Traces. Birdsong would be my favourite, but it is quite tough in places.

[Cathy]

Also have to buy in on the Harry Potter stream - I was amazed at how deeply linked the books are to mythology and I used them to encourage some readers at primary school when I helped in a reading program. What they did for kids reading was wonderful, and with these less able readers we could spend a lot of time on a single paragraph some times, looking up words in the dictionary etc. It also enabled me to lead them through some fairy tales from other lands. I've enjoyed the couple I've read and the films tho' I haven't read them all ... and I am getting awfully close to 50!

[Dale]

I feel a bit like Darth Vader, inviting people to come to the dark side, but here I go.
I don't believe anyone on this thread (myself included) has tried to denigrate, criticse or understate the quality of the HP books. However, it seems if one doesn't fall into the demographic targeted by these books, an autonomic defence system is triggered. Peace (and choice of author, genre and taste) to all!
On Topic : I just gave up on "The Dreaming Void" which, for me, was sadly well titled, and changed to Harry Harrison's classic, "Death World".

[Dale]

No. I'm mean and grumpy. Just ask my kids!
:-)

[Amber]

Right now I'm reading The Sisters of Henry VIII - it's quite fascinating, as his elder sister Margaret became Queen of Scots (and was Mary Queen of Scots' grandmother), and younger sister Mary was Queen of France for only a few weeks before her new husband died of old age. Both caused scandal when they each remarried for love, not duty. I'm only halfway through, and having a hard time putting it down.

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hahaha dont worry dale
i got called a lovable smart ass by my manager today lol
mean and grumpy is good people leave you alone when reading haha

[★ Jess]

Carmel wrote: "That's a great outcome Cathy! I think the HP books enticed many children into reading and seemed to have had the same affect on plenty of adults!!"

Maybe I have an extra soft spot for them, since they were the first novels I read and loved, and really got me hooked on reading.

[Amber]

Carmel wrote: "Is it this one Amber: "

It certainly is :-) This is a dumb question, but how do you put pics of books on here?

[Amber]

Omg, I feel really dumb - but I did warn you that it was a dumb question!! Thanks Carmel *sheepish grin*

[Amber]

lol that's very kind of you :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hey Amber, we all have to learn sometime!! ;)

[★ Jess]

Personally, I had no idea how to use the html stuff for ageeeeeees. Now I can use it all. Dont worry, you'll pick it up :)

[Monya]

Cathy wrote: "Also have to buy in on the Harry Potter stream - I was amazed at how deeply linked the books are to mythology and I used them to encourage some readers at primary school when I helped in a reading ..."

Cathy, Carmel and *Jessica* - personally, though the HP books aren't my cup of tea, I too was thrilled that there existed books which encouraged children to read.

I guess I'll sound hypocritical if I say I loved Lord Of The Rings. JRR Tolkein also delved into mythology and language to write them, and I believe that was what gave them their strength.

Monya (aka Mary)

[Neko]

Nah, I don't think that sounds hypocritical either. Like Carmel says they are aimed at different readers ages. And it is great like you say Monya, that HP has gotten many children into reading.

[Cathy]

Don't know that I necessarily agree with the demographic argument, but I loved LOTR which I read when I was about 12, and reread later. I really enjoyed sharing the passion when I had kids and the movies came out, my eldest read the books first too which was nice to share. She badly wanted to be an elf at the age of 13 - Orlando Bloom may have had something to do with it too...

As has been said, its a matter of taste, but as a rule I don't really read fantasy these days, but I'm always keen to experience what droves of other people are enjoying!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The New Sonia Wayward...is that the one Cliff? It sounds interesting, but no-one has written a review on it...can you let us know your thoughts when you're finished...:)

[Amber]

Brenda and *Jessica*, thank you :-) I don't feel quite so foolish now lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some good ones there Carmel, some I've read, one I'm trying to....:)

[★ Jess]

Ive only read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society from that list, though there are a few that are on my TBR list.

[Maggie]

Finally finished Battle Royale, 4 stars. Am about to start Curious Obsessions : In the History of Science and Spirituality which I've had for ages. Also reading a couple of other books at present too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Cliff, sounds like a really enjoyable read...I've put it on my TBR list!

[Shona]

I’ve just started the Dead Red Heart anthology . I’m looking forward to reading the other stories (I have one in there)

[Lesley]

Right now I am reading two books; Ten Thousand Acres : a love Story & The Blood of Flowers. I rarely read more than one at a time but trying to finish library books before the winter challenge starts.

[Maggie]

Lesley wrote: "Right now I am reading two books; Ten Thousand Acres : a love Story & The Blood of Flowers. I rarely read more than one at a time but trying to finish library books befor..."

Lesley I loved The Blood of Flowers. Hope you enjoy it too.

[Maggie]

Finished Curious Obsessions : In the History of Science and Spirituality, disappointing for me.

Am currently reading The Needle in the Heart Murder: The Mysterious Death of Dr Yeates, telling the story behind a 1960 Sydney murder. I don't read true crime books, but this one caught my eye (in the 50c bin at the library) and it's quite interesting.

[Amber]

Just begun reading Katherine Swynford, by Alison Weir. She's an amazing writer, and I've ordered more of her books through BD.

[Amber]

(And thanks to everyone who didn't laugh at me when I asked how to show books in a discussion) :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There's only one way to learn Amber..ask :) No-one would laugh, cos we all learned the same way...:)

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "There's only one way to learn Amber..ask :) No-one would laugh, cos we all learned the same way...:)"

Exactly! +1!!

[Amber]

lol thanks to all! You make me feel better :)

[Maggie]

Amber wrote: "Just begun reading Katherine Swynford, by Alison Weir. She's an amazing writer, and I've ordered more of her books through BD.[bookcover:Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and His Scan..."

I've never heard of Alison Weir before but her books look very interesting. I'll be looking for them at my libary.

[Dale]

Just started , reading the ebook on my Android tablet (poor man's iPad). A little trepidation involved because I read a Lawhead book about ten or twelve years ago and recollect thinking it was substantially more religious than me (which is not remarkable).