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[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I'm also reading a Lee Child book and amazed at how quick a read it is, its years since I read one

[Fiona (Titch)]

This morning I have finished and reviewed The Billionaire Biker - Jackie Ashenden. Now I am going to read Where the Bodies Are Buried - Christopher Brookmyre.

[Michael]

I've posted my review for Mark Anson's fascinating science fiction novel 'Acid Sky':

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto '100 Nightmares' by K.Z. Morano and if you like dark drabbles and short fiction (and I do!) this should be on your TBR list.

[Natasha]

Just finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which was pretty ace.

Now 32% through A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen, which is lovely.

[Jud]

I finished The Last Battle it was a bit disappointing it was pointless really the last battle was not very dramatic and I don't really understand how they won or what it was they were actually fighting. The first two were good and I would recommend them if you like those kind of books.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Finished Ultimate Justice, didn't enjoy it as much as Guaranteed Justice, but looking forward to the next one.

[Michael]

I've posted my review for K.Z. Morano's superb collection of horror drabbles '100 Nightmares':

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto The Devil and Preston Black by Jason Jack Miller.

[Nigel]

just finished the really exciting
very strong short fiction inspired by a young man's dream diaries.

not sure about the next, but thinki it will be

[L.A.]

Just finished Rain Godsby James Lee Burke. Thought it was on the pretty good side of OK, and wondered why, given that i love his Roubicheaux series so much.

I think it's because there is no really central character, even though the promo pieces I've seen talk about it as #1 in the Hackberry Holland series. If you're uninitiated, (as i was at the time! I don't read book blurbs before I read the book) and don't know what to expect there are 4 characters who could actually be the main characters, so you don't know where the book is going. Should this be a problem - i don't know!

I've just started reading #2, Feast Day of Fools and as you're pretty much straight into reading about Holland you know he is the lead. Because of this (I think) I'm already enjoying it more than #1.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have read and reviewed Where the Bodies Are Buried - Christopher Brookmyre. Now I am reading A Million Dirty Secrets - C.L. Parker and then I will read A Million Guilty Pleasures - C.L. Parker.

[Michael]

I've posted my review for Jason Jack Miller's excellent 'The Devil and Preston Black', it's a wonderful read and you can see what I thought of it here:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto Fag by Jonathan Hill and it's powerful stuff so far.

[David]

I finished which was okay.

I also finished which is excellent and I'll be adding it to the book recommendations list. If you like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman type stuff then you will - probably - like this.

It isn't out until the end of this week, though.

[Natasha]

Just finished A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen which, as no doubt you all know, is a lovely memoir by a recovering heroin addict in London whose life is turned around when he finds and looks after a homeless cat.

Just started The Stranger by Albert Camus, reading simultaneously with the French version.

[Stuart]

L'etranger is wonderful. Read it when I was younger and as an adult. Stark but wonderful all the same.

[Natasha]

Stuart wrote: "L'etranger is wonderful. Read it when I was younger and as an adult. Stark but wonderful all the same."

It's going to be a slow read, Stuart. My French is rather rusty these days. I'm about 0.0001% through ;-)

[Stuart]

Worth taking your time with anyway! Mine is full of pencil marks from when I studied it in French Literature back in school in the eighties!

[Nigel]

Just finished Once A Warrior by Anthony Neil Smith. It's a wonderful thriller with a few brutal moments. Particularly apt given the news this week about the Cardiff and Aberdonian young men who've shipped out to fight for their cause. It's really well written and gripping. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Warrior-...

Not sure next. Think I'm going for The Round House, but am swithering.

[L.A.]

Just finished Feast Day of Fools by James Lee Burke. Really enjoyed it. Will have to get the Billy Bob Holland books next.

Just started re-reading Shock Wave by John Sandford. Really good fun (again) as all the Virgil Flowers books are. I love the character and the humour. Not to mention the murders, mysteries and the detection methods employed!!

[Pat ()]

by Mike Resnick all four of these dam good reads

by Jonathon Hill brought back memories! Thanks J, enjoyed

by Ken McClure Excellent read.

time for a small break now I think

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Just started Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - not impressed so far - but not even thinking of giving it up yet - .::

[Michael]

I have posted my review for Jonathan Hill's superbly written and emotive debut novel 'FAG':

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm now onto a bit of sci-fi with 'Ship of Storms' by Ken Doggett.

[Patti (baconater)]

Pat, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Resnicks so much!

[Lexie]

Just finished Rachel Abbott's Sleep Tight - brilliant! Hope to get a review up some time today. As a complete contrast, also rereading my old Cadfaels before storing them in the attic.

[Pat ()]

Patti (baconater) wrote: "Pat, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Resnicks so much!"

Yes, I did indeed! Thanks Patti,
Started by Katie Stephens now.

[Karen]

Lexie wrote: "... also rereading my old Cadfaels before storing them in the attic."

Ah, I'm a big Cadfael fan - I read them as library copies originally, years ago, but am delighted they're now on kindle so I'm enjoying re-reading them.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Finished Die Trying last night, first Lee Child book I've read in a while, did enjoy it and cant' believe I got through such a big book so quickly and just finished Virtual Justice, this series is just getting stronger, although it does make me think twice about internet dating! Really should try and read some Grimm's before starting another book

[Lexie]

Karen wrote: "Lexie wrote: "... also rereading my old Cadfaels before storing them in the attic."

Ah, I'm a big Cadfael fan - I read them as library copies originally, years ago, but am delighted they're now on..."

Her writing is really lyrical, isn't it?

[Jim]

They are brilliant stories, I re-read them last year and enjoyed them immensely

[Pat ()]

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "Patti (baconater) wrote: "Pat, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Resnicks so much!"

Yes, I did indeed! Thanks Patti,
Started by Katie Stephens now."

Have now finished this one. I am surprised how nasty some of the comments are on the reviews. Really not necessary. Poor woman I feel really upset for her. I enjoyed her book ok it was light but no need to rip into her like that. I am sickened by how some folk seem to get pleasure in hurting othes.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have read and reviewed A Million Dirty Secrets - C.L. Parker and A Million Guilty Pleasures - C.L. Parker. Now I am about to pick up Solace in Scandal - Kimberly Dean.

[Stuart]

Just finished The Iowa Baseball Confederacy - second time read and twice as stunning as the first time round. Just started One Hundred Years of Solitude - wow is all I can say.

[Jonathan]

Thanks for reading, Pat!

Cheers again for the review, Michael.

Just finished the superb Two Boys Kissing . I'd call it a must-read for pretty much everybody.

[Kath]

Jonathan wrote: "Thanks for reading, Pat!

Cheers again for the review, Michael.

Just finished and started the superb Two Boys Kissing . I'd call it a must-read for pretty much everybody."

I've just read this too, on Jonathan's recommendation. It's really thought-provoking for someone my age - if you read it you'll see why. It's beautiful and lyrical while being deceptively simple. I'm just getting myself into review mode.

[Patti (baconater)]

Wouldn't group tagged amazon links be lovely?

I know other groups demand it to the point of deleting.

We only gently suggest that Simon wants his yacht.

Me?

A couple of rashers and I'm happy.

[Pat ()]

by Kath Middleton. Really enjoyed this one Kath. Like I said another winner!



Really strong story Broke my heart to read it. So well done.

[Natasha]

Jonathan wrote: "Just finished the superb Two Boys Kissing . I'd call it a must-read for pretty much everybody."

I totally recommend Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan, too. it's such a beautiful book. I'd challenge anyone to be homophobic after reading that.

[Kath]

I loved it too, Natasha, but I suspect anyone with such tendencies will not read it in the first place.

[Natasha]

Kath wrote: "I loved it too, Natasha, but I suspect anyone with such tendencies will not read it in the first place."

I did spot one 'review' of someone admitting to not having read it and one-star-ing it anyway. ...

[Kath]

But that in itself gives the reviewer away. :(

[Natasha]

Kath wrote: "But that in itself gives the reviewer away. :("

She happily gave herself away. She was proud to one-star such filth.

[Kath]

It's one of the most beautifully-written books I can recall. Tender, thoughful, wise. I feel sorry for her.

[Natasha]

Kath wrote: "It's one of the most beautifully-written books I can recall. Tender, thoughful, wise. I feel sorry for her."

Well said, Kath.

[Pat ()]

by Andy Weir
27% in and enjoying it
Any one else read this?

[Natasha]

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: " by Andy Weir
27% in and enjoying it
Any one else read this?"

No, but I'm really excited about reading it. It's 5 or 6 away on my TBR list. Yay.

[Kath]

Oh yes, Pat. I found it really gripping. Although I sometimes didn't understand his reasoning when he got to grips with problems it was a compelling read. The last bit is amazing!

[Michael]

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: " by Andy Weir
27% in and enjoying it
Any one else read this?"

Yes, it was an excellent read!

[Jonathan]

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Jonathan wrote: "Just finished the superb Two Boys Kissing . I'd call it a must-read for pretty much everybody."

I totally recommend Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan, too. it's s..."

I agree with Kath that the chances of someone strongly homophobic reading this are slim. This sort of book is perfectly placed to target those growing up. To reassure and to make people question their attitudes and opinions before unchangeable homophobia sets in.

[Natasha]

Jonathan wrote: "I agree with Kath that the chances of someone strongly homophobic reading this are slim."

Yes. Precisely why I used the word "challenge" :-)

Jonathan wrote: "This sort of book is perfectly placed to target those growing up. To reassure and to make people question their attitudes and opinions before unchangeable homophobia sets in."

Agreed. And let's hope so.

[Pat ()]

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Pat (Scorpio) wrote: " by Andy Weir
27% in and enjoying it
Any one else read this?"

No, but I'm really excited about reading it. It's 5 or 6 away on my TBR list. Yay."

Bump it to the top. It is well worth it!

Kath said Oh yes, Pat. I found it really gripping. Although I sometimes didn't understand his reasoning when he got to grips with problems it was a
compelling read. The last bit is amazing!

It certainly is I did nothing all day but read it
not quite finished at gone midnight, just had to stop my eyes were burning!

Michael said Yes, it was an excellent read!


It is indeed. Wish I had started it sooner I have to go shopping now and all I want to do is finish it!

[Natasha]

Just finished The Stranger by Albert Camus.

Just started The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing.

And The Martian by Andy Weir is bumped up a little bit :-)