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[Shirley]

Jean wrote: "I have only read it this one time, Shirley, but it has gone straight on my favourites shelf."

Well, I might just have to try it then, and it's a while since I saw the film.

[Bionic Jean]

Maybe read my review just this once Shirley ...?

[Shirley]

Jean wrote: "Maybe read my review just this once Shirley ...?"

Ha ha, you got me there, Jean! Yes, I will read it! I know I am a bit odd not reading reviews, but it's just the way I prefer to read, not to know too much about the book (even though you wouldn't spoil the story, I know that!) before I start it.

[Bionic Jean]

Yes, that was my point - as you know the story. Not that I ever "spoil" things - or I try not to anyway (using spoiler tabs etc).

Nothing "odd" about it! There's room for all attitudes :)

[Evelyn]

Read kes I agree it's definitely good read. Has anyone read any other work by the author?

[Evelyn]

Read kes I agree it's definitely good read. Has anyone read any other work by the author?

[Chrissie]

Jean wrote: "Chrissie - Thank you for the compliment. I know you were being nice, so don't worry. But I shall definitely have to do something about making people feel they are back at school, I think :("

Jean, I did mean it completely as a compliment!!!!!!!!!!!! I personally always like leaning something. Make that into a smile. Be happy.

[Bionic Jean]

:)

[Diane S ☔]

Finished and did not like so much Monday's Lie https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Gemma]

Kes is one of my Dads favourite films, I think because he free up in that era. I didn't know it was a book as well.

[Gill]

I've just finished reading In Times of Fading Light: A Novel. Here's a link to my short review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nancy from NJ]

Just finished Jaffa Beach which was a three star read IMO. The author tries hard to make sense of Israeli and Arab relationships setting this book in Jaffa , Israel. I enjoyed parts of it but it wasn't an unusual theme for a fiction book nor did the characters speak to me. I am subbing today and will have a bit of time to choose my next book.

[LauraT]

Gill wrote: "I've just finished reading In Times of Fading Light: A Novel. Here's a link to my short review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Already placed in my TBR list!

[Chrissie]

Just completed Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was OK. Now that I have that done I will continue in the same vein but through a more personal story: Twelve Years a Slave. I have not seen the movie.

[dely]

Chrissie wrote: "Just completed Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was OK. Now that I have that done..."

I have seen the movie and didn't like it; don't know how the book is.

I have finished Delhi and didn't enjoy it :/ It isn't a bad book but I was annoyed from the first page though the plot seemed interesting: Delhi's (but also Indian) history from the Mughal empire to the death of Indira Gandhi. Will perhaps write a review.

[Bionic Jean]

Gemma - yes, very soon afterwards Barry Hines co-wrote the screenplay too, but it started out as his first novel.

[Chrissie]

dely wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Just completed Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was OK. Now that..."

Sounds like you had a bad time with your book. Doesn't that get you all grumpy?!

I have not come far enough to judge what I think of the book I am currently reading. I hope I will like it.....

[dely]

Chrissie wrote: "Sounds like you had a bad time with your book. Doesn't that get you all grumpy?! "

Not grumpy but annoyed and it seems to me that I have wasted my time. It's a pity because the book seemed very interesting and I wanted to learn something new about Indian history but this didn't happen because there was too much of not important things. I was writing a review and then mother and sister called me on the phone, we chatted a lot and now it's bedtime! I hope to write one (also in English) tomorrow.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The American Lover, a book of, short stories that I really enjoyed. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Evelyn]

Jean, no worries, I absolutely did know what you meant!

[Chrissie]

dely wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Sounds like you had a bad time with your book. Doesn't that get you all grumpy?! "

Not grumpy but annoyed and it seems to me that I have wasted my time. It's a pity because the bo..."

Indian Summer: The Secret History of the End of an Empire and Chef are two books that immediately come to mind when I think of 'Indian' books. The first I gave five stars and is totally fabulous. It is non-fiction. The latter is historical fiction, and very, very good but neither are about the city Delhi.

I will look forward to reading what you write tomorrow. Thanks for dong a bit in English/

[Dhanaraj]

@dely: If you want a non fiction book for Delhi, you can go for City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi. The author is an interesting person and he writes well.

[dely]

Chrissie wrote: "dely wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Sounds like you had a bad time with your book. Doesn't that get you all grumpy?! "

Not grumpy but annoyed and it seems to me that I have wasted my time. It's a pity b..."

Thanks, I've added them to my wishlist ;-) It doesn't matter if they aren't about Delhi, I like to read about every corner of India.

[dely]

Dhanaraj wrote: "@dely: If you want a non fiction book for Delhi, you can go for City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi. The author is an interesting person and he writes well."

Thanks, added! I had already heard about it so it's strange it wasn't already in my wishlist.

[Chrissie]

Dhanaraj, when I was reading Gora, they added babu and ma to respective men and women's names. Babu seemed to be added as a word of respect. I had a harder time understanding the significance of ma. Could you explain? It was not just always to a mother!

Glad I could help, Dely.

[dely]

Here's my review of Delhi: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..., also in English. I feel international :D

[B the BookAddict]

dely wrote: "Here's my review of Delhi: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..., also in English. I feel international :D"

We can all use Google Translate if you post only in Italian. Well, I think we can...

[dely]

B the BookAddict wrote: "We can all use Google Translate if you post only in Italian. Well, I think we can..."

Lol, yes this would be a solution!
When I have time and am in the right mood I'm pleased to write also an English review for you.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.

My review is at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Finished Rainwater. Thoroughly rapt in it. Finished it the day I started it. Only problem is after a few good or great books I am getting even more picky than usual and have Already discarded a few

[Colleen]

Just finished Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? - 3 stars, an interesting memoir.

Before that I read Still Life and would like to read more in this series. I like the author's writing.

[LauraT]

Using google translator can be real fun!!!

[Joy]

I've just read Bellman & Black, which is the story of one man's life, set in Victorian England, with a supernatural and / or psychological element. I really enjoyed it simply as a straightforward story; it has a strong sense of place and time and convincing characters. Since finishing it however, it has left me mulling over the 'supernatural' side - and I think I'm liking it even more because it's thought-provoking.
I wonder if anyone else has read it? I'm wondering (view spoiler)[ whether Black/the dark stranger/rook really exists or if he is just a figure in Bellman's subconscious mind. What do you think? (hide spoiler)]

[Shirley]

Joy wrote: "I've just read Bellman & Black, which is the story of one man's life, set in Victorian England, with a supernatural and / or psychological element. I really enjoyed it simply as a ..."

I haven't read it yet, Joy, but I have it on my kindle to read, so I shall look forward to it, since reading your comments.

[Nancy from NJ]

Dale wrote: "Finished Rainwater. Thoroughly rapt in it. Finished it the day I started it. Only problem is after a few good or great books I am getting even more picky than usual and have Alread..."

I generally don't red Sandra Brown but when I came across this on the library shelves, I decided to read it and I am so glad I didn't. I loved this one so much I have already read it 3 times.

I can well understand not being able to find another read right now, so take it easy. I find a good book either leads me right into another one or sometimes I need a time out period.

[Chrissie]

I have just completed Twelve Years a Slave. It was a very good complement to Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad. I am glad I read both.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Monica]

Joy wrote: "I've just read Bellman & Black, which is the story of one man's life, set in Victorian England, with a supernatural and / or psychological element. I really enjoyed it simply as a ..."

I loved Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale, but when this one got mixed reviews I gave it a "pass". Time to give it a second look.

[Amber]

here's my review of the Wise Man's Fear, enjoy!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Finished Rainwater. Thoroughly rapt in it. Finished it the day I started it. Only problem is after a few good or great books I am getting even more picky than usual and have Alread..."

Ain't nothing wrong with being picky, Dale:D I'm very picky about what I read which is why I end up with so many 4 or 5 start books in my Read shelf.

[Leslie]

Colleen wrote: "...Before that I read Still Life and would like to read more in this series. I li..."

Colleen, they get better and better as you continue the series!

[Amber]

I loved that one Mikayla. It's a first of a trilogy so def check out Little Men and Jo's Boys too.

[Amber]

Awesome! I've read all of them and they are pretty good.

[Joy]

Monica wrote: "Joy wrote: "I've just read Bellman & Black, which is the story of one man's life, set in Victorian England, with a supernatural and / or psychological element. I really enjoyed it ..."

I think some editions of it were subtitled 'A Ghost Story' - like this one Bellman and Black: A Ghost Story. It's certainly not a ghost story in the traditional sense, however, and perhaps some readers had false expectations. (In fact I still can't decide whether there really is a supernatural presence or not.)

[Bionic Jean]

Would you say it had more or less supernatural elements than The Thirteenth Tale, Joy? (They were only vaguely suggested, as I remember.)

[Joy]

Jean wrote: "Would you say it had more or less supernatural elements than The Thirteenth Tale, Joy? (They were only vaguely suggested, as I remember.)"

Having to rack my brain to remember details of The Thirteenth Tale as I read it a year ago, but I think the supernatural is more prominent in Bellman & Black. When I was reading it I saw it as real; it's only now that I'm wondering if it was all in the mind.

[Amber]

Mikayla wrote: "Amber, I will take your advice and read the rest of them do u know how many books are in this series. If yes, can you send them to me in a message please"

Mikayla, there are only 3 in the whole series:
1. Little Women
2. Little Men
3. Jo's Boys

[Amber]

No problem. :) Happy reading!

[B the BookAddict]

Amber wrote: "Mikayla wrote: "Amber, I will take your advice and read the rest of them do u know how many books are in this series. If yes, can you send them to me in a message please"

Mikayla, there are only 3..."

Yes, Amber, they're known as the March Family Trilogy!

[Amber]

Thanks Bette. I just knew there was a trilogy but not the exact name. :)