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[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

Lorraine wrote: "He'll be 5 in December

Not too worried after taking him to school this morning - each parent has to read their child a story before leaving, and Ollie got a book about rabbits. There's like a whol..."

In that case you'll be okay with A Hole in the World Lorraine. It's quite innocent by those standards.

[Lorraine]

okies

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

Lorraine wrote: "okies "

I think there are 3-4 "F" words you'll need to filter out, but thats about it. Now some of the other stuff she's written ...

[Lorraine]

oh that's alright, he says more "bl@@dy h*lls" than I do (and it's not my fault!)

[Ian]

Finished Before I Go to Sleep which was quite brilliant. It's a slow burn thriller about a woman with amnesia who wakes up every day with no memory of the last 20 years. Vaguely reminiscent of We Need to Talk About Kevin in style and emotional impact, if not subject. Now just started Puhdistus by Sofi Oksanen - actually the translation is called "Purge", but couldn't find a GR link for that and sad to say I'm not fluent in Finnish.

[Kath]

I've got Purge on my kindle - good read.

[Ian]

Ingnite wrote: "I've got Purge on my kindle - good read."

Enjoying it so far

[Mo]

Just finished Uncle Tom's Cabin a strongly political script but too much preaching, just starting "The Fishing Pool" by Mary Fitzgerald which does not come up in the lists. It only seems to have come out last week though.

[Mo]

I have never tried to read Ulysses but I did struggle with Uncle Tom's Cabin but got through it by using the text to speech when I was doing the ironing and similar boring chores.

[Jacquie]

Just finished the Gods and Kings: A Novelwhich is free again today. I enjoyed reading about a part of the Old Testament with which I was unfamiliar. Have just started Celebrated Crimes: The Borgias And The Cenci.

[Will]

Just finished:



"BEAT TO QUARTERS" by C.S. Forester (Book #6 of "THE HORNBLOWER SAGA").

Just started:



"SHIP OF THE LINE" by C.S. Forester (Book #7 of "THE HORNBLOWER SAGA").

First read the 11 book "HORNBLOWER" series as a teenager, and am now revisiting them.

They still hold (displace?) water!

Todd

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I've just finished The Mudlark which was a freebie some time ago and turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable, it's a light hearted romance, bit far fetched but fun.

I've just started Mary Fitzgerald's latest book (can't find goodreads link) and it's very good so far!

:0)

[Philip (sarah)]

Indulged in a Goodreads feast while on holiday,finished A Hole in the World-Sophie Robbins,The Kult-Shaun Jeffrey,Steady Past Your Granny's-Philip Whiteland and 1923:A Memoir-Henry Leslie Smith.I also dipped in and out of Willie Wit's Twenty Tiny Tales while travelling.
Had I not joined this group I doubt I would have chosen any of these books and what treasures I would have missed as every one was a 'gem'.
Ready to start Broken City-D.D.Chant.

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Ready to start Broken City-D.D.Chant. "

Just started reading the sample of that. I could have sworn I'd bought it. Ah well, that's easily corrected.

[Shaun]

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Indulged in a Goodreads feast while on holiday,finished A Hole in the World-Sophie Robbins,The Kult-Shaun Jeffrey,Steady Past Your Granny's-Philip Whiteland and 1923:A Memoir-Henry Leslie Smith.I a..."
Glad to hear you enjoyed your reading material:)

[Jud]

I finished A Midsummer Night's Dream on the plane (also started it on the flight) and now i have started The Moonstone Have been meaning to read this for ages but never got round to it, Steve having read it has given me the kick i needed

[Pat ()]

Now finished Harvest by Steve Merrifield. Download free from Smashwords also another of his books Ivory.

Harvest gathered speed as it went along. I enjoyed it.

Just starting
Thr Great Rock n Roll Doomsday Tour

[Patti (baconater)]

Jud (judder) wrote: "I finished A Midsummer Night's Dream on the plane (also started it on the flight) and now i have started The Moonstone Have been meaning to read this for ages but never got ..."

Jud!!!

Welcome back, lovely girl!!!

[Jud]

Thanks patti, wish I was still in Spain though. If only I could go down and lie by the pool to read my kindle this morning...

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

Jud (judder) wrote: "Thanks patti, wish I was still in Spain though. If only I could go down and lie by the pool to read my kindle this morning..."

Sounds like you had a great time Jud. Welcome back, now no slacking, get posting.

[Jud]

I did have a good time Geoff, if only it never had to end. What happens if i want to slack??

I don't really want to, i see patti has over 2000 comments to her name i'm way behind, got a lot of chatting to do to catch up with her.

I just finished The Pink Fairy Book and started The Olive Fairy Book still reading The Moonstone as well.

[Patti (baconater)]

Yeah, I was thinking of doing a big announcement on my 2000th post then totally forgot.

Maybe we can have a party for my 5000th, eh?

[Jud]

any excuse for a party eh?

[Jud]

just realised in number of posts i'm right behind you patti although i only have half your number

[Patti (baconater)]

I was way behind you when I got back from Cuba, I believe. You'll just have to try harder!

[Jud]

i dont think i'll be able to keep up! although i must be doing pretty well considering i've been away a week and i'm the closest to you. I will endeavour to close the gap between us

[Jud]

is

[Jud]

this

[Jud]

cheating

[Jud]

?

[Patti (baconater)]

Yes

[Patti (baconater)]

It

[Patti (baconater)]

Is

[Patti (baconater)]

!

[Jud]

was worth a try, anyway isn't it time someone got us back on topic?

[Patti (baconater)]

Oh okay. I read I, Zombie this afternoon and quite enjoyed it. Fit well after watching 'The Walking Dead' over the weekend.

I've now started 'the Facebook Killer' about 7% in and not bad so far.

[Caroline]

Just finished I Am Legend which was great for 90% of the way, before descending into B-Movie silliness at the end.

Just started The Crimson Petal and the White and have been disturbed by the revelation that Caroline was a common name for bottom of the rung prostitutes in Victorian times...

[Patti (baconater)]

I lurved The Crimson Petal and the White! There's a book of short stories as well.

[Jud]

i want to read the crimson petal and the white i have it on my kindle thanks for reminding me about it think i will read it after moonstone

[Patti (baconater)]

If you like The Crimson Petal...., I think you'll like Sarah Water's books too.
Affinity
Fingersmith
Tipping the Velvet
The Little Stranger
The Night Watch

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

I finished Endless Summer a few days ago, by our very own Chris Petersen. A ghost story with heart and well worth the read. Even got me a bit choked at the end.

Just started another regular's book - DeeDee's Broken City. I have to admit my heart sank when I saw it was written in the first person, after the Chrysalids, but DeeDee doesn't appear to have fallen into the same trap as Mr Wyndham as the descriptions are good and interesting.

[Ian]

Jud (judder) wrote: "i want to read the crimson petal and the white i have it on my kindle thanks for reminding me about it think i will read it after moonstone"

Crimson Petal is excellent

[Audrey (Seaholly)]

Just finished it was brill! not sure whatI'll start next. See what notion takes me when I open my kindle.

[D.D. Chant]

I just read 'Forgive My Fins' by an author I can't remember. I've a horrible memory when it comes to names and numbers, but I can quote scenes from 'Much Ado About Nothing' from heart! How weird is that? Any way back on topic, the book was o.k. for younger teens, it's a girly book as well, I can't imagen boys reading it! I liked the writers style, it was friendly and easy to read, but the heroine anoid me, I thought she was as thick as two planks, But that might be because I'm a little to old for the story.

[Patti (baconater)]

Interesting title though DeeDee.

Ya know, I think titles grab me more than any cover could....

[Janet]

Just finished The Allegra Biscotti Collection which was ok, a light read, probably aimed at a younger audience although it doesn't sya so in the description, the main character is 14. I think I probably grabbed this as a freebie. Just started Dying for Justice. I'm enjoying this Detective Jackson series - another author I wouldn't have come across if not for the kindle!

[D.D. Chant]

Then out of curiosity how do these titles grab you, Pattie? They're mine but apart from the first one I can still change them if you don't think they're attention grabby enough.

Broken City.


Can't decide if the running theme in the series is cute, or cheesy!

[Freddiesmum]

Just finished The Throwback and now on to the set of 4 tea soriesThe First Four - The Tea Series, started it last night and so far it seems like a fun read.
I love Historical fiction, but The Crimson Petal and the white ...just didnt do it for me, not sure why, but I had to plow through it grimly hanging on to the bitter end!!

[Caroline]

Patti (P E) wrote: "If you like The Crimson Petal...., I think you'll like Sarah Water's books too.
Affinity
Fingersmith
Tipping the Velvet
The Little Stranger
[bo..."

I love Sarah Waters, particularly Fingersmith.

[D.D. Chant]

Pattie said that I should erase my titles so....