What are you reading right now...

[Leigh]

to go with the what are you eating, drinking, buying etc threads :hehe:

Just this morning I finished reading The Kabul Beauty School. After Kite Runner and A thousand splendid suns I have been interested in reading more stories of Afghanistan. This was a really great story about an American woman who started a beauty school in Kabul to teach the Afghan women so they could start their own businesses and provide for their family.

Next on the list is Heart of Darfur about a nurse who goes to work in Sudan for 9mths (my bargain bin new release :hehe:)

[Patricia]

How to kill your husband....by Kathy Lette.

I will pass on any sure fire hints that I get ...LMAO

[kimba]

Am nearly finished reading Covet by Tara Moss-had read her latest(well i think it was) book titled Hit so went to the library and found this one. Next up is Janet Evanovich's Hard Eight-another series of books where I have read the books that came after it:)And as I normally have a few books going at the same time I am also reading a book on Warragamba Dam- it's author is Red Morgan.He helped to build the dam and the book is about the years he spent as one of the workers etc. Luv true stories, normally crime novels tho.:D

[redrobyn]

I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy, but will read any good book, I,m in the middle of one called The Second Angel by Philip Kerr, science fiction book.

[kezabelle]

Have just finished a book called The Frog King - not my cup of tea, but I have to finish it if I start. I'm just working my way through the first section of the library...

[Kekka]

"On a Wing and a Prayer - Interviews with Airline Disaster Survivors" by Malcolm Macpherson. I've been trying to read it for a while. Thought it may help me with my fear of flying (serious!!).

The New Idea seems to take precedence in my house though! :D

[Mad Old Cow]

i ran out & got the (super food ideas) today, that Patric got that recipe out of so i have been reading that

[Alexa]

Nearly finished A Thousand Splendid Suns, might then read The Nanny Diaries before I go and see the movie.

Also want to read the book based on Dan Pearls life.

[Manda]

Leigh you might be interested in the book i just finished reading "my forbidden face" by Latifa its about a young woman growing up under the taliban. I thought it was quite good. I'm more than happy to send it to you if you are interested.

Mum passed it onto me and we are both finished with it.

[sandydee]

Dr Phil Macgraws weight loss book

[susiq]

I just finished Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult which my neighbour leant to me. It was excellent. Prior to the I read Careful She Might Hear which was one of the best murder/mystery books I've read in years...

[annefcrs]

I just bought a collection of Ruth Rendell Mysteries on Ebay and I'm working my way through them all. Can see so many similarities in the characters on the different books though

[Patricia]

Alexa I really enjoyed the Nanny Diaries when I read it a few years ago..I am not always keen on movies of books I have read first though..but that's just me :P

[Alexa]

Yes I tend to agree, I read the Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Sparks and gosh the movie was terrible, great cast but more than half the story was left out...

The Devil Wears Prada was another one they ruined, excellent book and while the movie it a great flick, gosh so many differences..:blink:

[Patricia]

Angela's Ashes was another amazing book ruined on the screen.

I kept waiting for lots of things from the book to happen and they didn't include some of the best parts..I think I should just keep to my books :)

[Rachel]

I'm about to start The truth about Diamonds a novel by Nicole Richie...

[Patricia]

Rachel..Cal wants to read that..please let me know what it was like when you finish :)

[Stormy]

Well if I was to be a smartass, I would say the computer screen. :P

Mr Commitment at the moment :D

[lucyloo]

Sophies Journey, by Sally Collins.
Its all about Sophie Delezio's terrible accidents. Very sad, but makes you very thankful. She really is a very strong little girl.

[miss kiki]

les miserables by victor hugo. it's a little over 1,000 pages and i'm only on 100! excellent movie and broadway play..have to say that the book is still in the first 5 minutes of the movie, so it's pretty descriptive and really not skipping things.

[Rachel]

Rachel..Cal wants to read that..please let me know what it was like when you finish :)
Most certainly will do :yes:

[Heather]

Smash 'em, bash'em, kill'em, chill 'ems.

[mummyof3babes]

Just finished 'if i am missing or dead' by Janine Latus, it's a true story, it was really good.

[mummy1987]

im reading bridget jones the edge of reason book which is based on the bridget jones 2nd movie.

[mummyof3babes]

im reading bridget jones the edge of reason book which is based on the bridget jones 2nd movie.

I loved that book, love the movies too.

[mummy1987]

same here. i read the 1st book so had to read the 2nd straight after so i dont get lost lol!

[Mint Car]

How to kill your husband....by Kathy Lette.

I will pass on any sure fire hints that I get ...LMAO

I loved her book The Llama Parlour!

Right now I'm re-reading Cell by Stephen King and Providence by Daniel Quinn. I really need a new book but I haven't had much opportunity to get to the bookstore lately

[miss kiki]

i have the cell MC..i have tons of stephen king books..for me, that book was too short and it was so similar to dawn of the dead (the movie, not sure if you saw it) so i wasn't so crazy about it..supposedly cell is going to be a movie in the near future.

[Supa]

my digitsing tutorials :headh:

[Kekka]

Each to their own Supa....:D

[Patricia]

The only Stephen King book I have ever really enjoyed was The Green Mile...again even better than the movie.

[Supa]

Each to their own Supa....:D LOL its only coz I have to Kekka!!

[miss kiki]

don't have that one yet, but i want to get it. i LOVED the movie, i have it actually, and i'm sure the book is tons better.

[mummy1987]

i have the green mile but its 6 different books so u can read one at a time one after the other coz i loved the movie too but havent read them yet as still readin bridget jones.

[nj27au]

The Stone Dragon by Peter Watt.

[Stormy]

The only Stephen King book I have ever really enjoyed was The Green Mile...again even better than the movie.

Oh you didn't enjoy IT?? :hehe: Me neither, I've never looked at a clown the same way again. :D

I've read most of his books...I like The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon and Insomnia the best I think. I read all of The Dark Tower series and I tell you, seven books later I was sooo pissed at how it ended - much like how I felt about Harry Potter really. LMAO

[kimba]

Ok I finished the Tara Moss and Janet Evanovich books and today i bought Richard Bransons biography and Tara Moss' Fetish. I have started reading RB's book and so far so good, I am really enjoying it.He seems to be one very smart and funny guy.:)

[susiq]

Hope you enjoy Fetish Kimba. I thought it was pretty good. I also enjoy the Janet Evanovich books. I have most of them

[miss kiki]

IT was alright..stupid that the whole thing at the end was based around a spider..LOL. what an imagination! and the girl who loved tom gordon was pretty good, but i prefer thicker books! insomnia was pretty neat too. i really liked desperation, the regulators, and the long walk.

[Mint Car]

i have the cell MC..i have tons of stephen king books..for me, that book was too short and it was so similar to dawn of the dead (the movie, not sure if you saw it) so i wasn't so crazy about it..supposedly cell is going to be a movie in the near future.

I liked Cell, for what it was lol. I don't usually read Stephen King books (the only other King novel I've read was The Stand) so it was alright. I have a serious thing for zombie fiction/movies, so I dug it lol. It was a lot like Dawn of the Dead, but it was interesting. I heard Eli Roth bought the rights to the movie, and I like his other movies, so he might do a good job on it lol.

[miss kiki]

i guess we'll just have to wait and see! i saw the movie 1408, which was based on one of his stories..it was a pretty good movie.

[carnation54]

Just finished reading "Prep" by Curtis Sittenfield .. it was definitely an interesting book, sort of reminded me of a cross between "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."

[Cherie]

Who Magazine.LMAO LMAO

[kimba]

Hope you enjoy Fetish Kimba. I thought it was pretty good. I also enjoy the Janet Evanovich books. I have most of them

It was pretty good!I started and finished it while in hospital.:) Am now back on to RB's book and also Dalai Llamas book!

[susiq]

Kimba, you and are must have very similar tastes. I also read Fetish in hospital with my DD.

I read the Dalai Llamas book while I was trekking around Nepal about 7 years ago now. Perfect setting for the book and a great read.

I just finished an excellent book. I couldn't even put it down and read it one go. It was called: Just One Look by Harlan Coben.

I've now got Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in line to read next. It's their latest trip from the top of Scotland to the bottom of Africa.

[Stormy]

Started reading Whatever You Do, Don't Run by Peter Allison - his stories of time as a safari guide in Africa. I haven't quite finished yet but I have been LMAO so far :D

[Patricia]

SusiQ....Ewan and Charlie's book is an incredible read...I usually only ever read books once but this one has had me enthralled for a second and third time. Amazing!

[mummyof3babes]

Susiq and Patricia, I have 'long way round' by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, I won it from a Lifestyle Channel Competition a few months ago. I haven't read it, doesn't really look like my type of book. I'd be more than happy to post it to one of you if you don't have it and are interested. ;)

[Alexa]

The Kite Runner has been turned into a movie and is released in Australia on the 26 December...

[miss kiki]

will it be in the theatre alexa or will it be playing on t.v.? i'm sure that it will be out here too then..have to check into it. i heard it was really great and would definitely want to see it.

[Alexa]

At the movies, go to the sales first and then see that in the afternoon, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, all the American summer movies are released here then.

[miss kiki]

ok, thanks alexa. i'll keep my eyes out for it! :)

[Stormy]

Susiq and Patricia, I have 'long way round' by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, I won it from a Lifestyle Channel Competition a few months ago. I haven't read it, doesn't really look like my type of book. I'd be more than happy to post it to one of you if you don't have it and are interested. ;)

Are you kidding!!!! I would love that book! :D I wanted to pick up a copy today but Borders was sold out ;(

I ended up taking a Bill Bryson book home instead :D

[mummyof3babes]

Are you kidding!!!! I would love that book! :D I wanted to pick up a copy today but Borders was sold out ;(

I ended up taking a Bill Bryson book home instead :D


First in best dressed Stormy! PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post first thing Monday morning.:yes:

[Stormy]

You're a gem Laura! :D PM coming your way :y:

[Patricia]

Thanks Laura but I have a very well worn and loved copy here...hope you enjoy it Stormy...Laura that was a really nice thing to do :D

[susiq]

Susiq and Patricia, I have 'long way round' by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, I won it from a Lifestyle Channel Competition a few months ago. I haven't read it, doesn't really look like my type of book. I'd be more than happy to post it to one of you if you don't have it and are interested. ;)


Thanks Laura but I actually have a signed copy by Charlie Boorman. I met him when he was down promoting Long Way Round last year and had him sign my copy. :)

Patricia, I don't know if you ever saw the TV series they did for Long Way Round? There's definitely one coming on Long Way Down as well. I can't wait for it.

[Mad Old Cow]

Laura you are a lovely person to do that, good on you

[kimba]

Kimba, you and are must have very similar tastes. I also read Fetish in hospital with my DD.

I read the Dalai Llamas book while I was trekking around Nepal about 7 years ago now. Perfect setting for the book and a great read.

I just finished an excellent book. I couldn't even put it down and read it one go. It was called: Just One Look by Harlan Coben.

I've now got Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in line to read next. It's their latest trip from the top of Scotland to the bottom of Africa.

We must Susiq!Have just looked at the book shelf and I have a Harlan Coban book Deal Breaker, which have not read yet but am pretty sure I have read some of his other books:D

[susiq]

Kimba, you'll have to give let me know if you like Deal Breaker. My neighbour has that in the next lot of books of our book swap.

[michelle_72]

I just finished Snow Falling From Cedars but am yet to start another one.

[nj27au]

I'm reading The Road To Paradise by Paullina Simons.

[Truth]

wish i had time to read something..

[Barbara]

I am not reading anything at the moment - I need to get a decent book to read - might head down to the library tomorrow and see what I can pick up :)

[miss kiki]

still reading les miserables. it's over 1000 pages, so it's going to take me awhile to read! :hehe:

[Leigh]

I have been reading the Memory Keepers Daughter for about 2 weeks. I just can't seem to get into it, I sit down to try and read it but it's just too painful to get more than a few pages. I don't really like when they go on and on describing stuff in minute detail..just get on with the damn story!

After that glowing review..anyone want to swap? :hehe:

[Barbara]

Um, no thanks :hehe: I've had books like that before - some I have kept going but others have just gone back on the shelf.

[susiq]

I have been reading the Memory Keepers Daughter for about 2 weeks. I just can't seem to get into it, I sit down to try and read it but it's just too painful to get more than a few pages. I don't really like when they go on and on describing stuff in minute detail..just get on with the damn story!

After that glowing review..anyone want to swap? :hehe:


Hi Leigh, I read that book about a month ago and boy was it painful!!! I kept reading though thinking it would get better - it didn't! Good idea to try and swap. :yes:

[Stormy]

I have been reading the Memory Keepers Daughter for about 2 weeks. I just can't seem to get into it, I sit down to try and read it but it's just too painful to get more than a few pages. I don't really like when they go on and on describing stuff in minute detail..just get on with the damn story!

After that glowing review..anyone want to swap? :hehe:

Sounds a bit like John's description of The Hobbit, although I loved it! I might Google it and check out the story line and let you know :D

[miss kiki]

the hobbit is an excellent book..i read in when i was in 8th grade. my DF's dad is currently reading that to the kids a couple times a week before bed.

[spagbolli]

Dave pelzer - My story

Great book loving it

[Leigh]

I read that one not long ago, it was really good!

[mummyof3babes]

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl (reading to the girls)

Smashed, Growing Up a Drunk Girl by Koren Kailchas

[spagbolli]

Yeah im upto the third installment. It really sad and makes me angry at times..

[nj27au]

Just finished "Until It's Over" by Nicci French. It was pretty good, a short book.

[kimba]

An Almost Perfect Murder-true story about the murder of a woman by her policeman hubby down in Canberra

[Patricia]

I have just finished reading THE FARADAY GIRLS by MONICA McINERNEY..... all 634 pages of it and I just didn't want it to end. It is so nice for me to escape into another world..sometimes I really just don't like coming back to reality.

Thank you so much to the special girls that sent me a gift voucher for my birthday....I bought books and it was the best present ever :D

If you have never read any of this ladies books...check them out..you are in for a pleasant surprise :)

[Supa]

instructions for putting the tent up LMAO

[Stormy]

The World According to Jeremy Clarkson....it's a collection of his columns from the newspaper he writes for in the UK :D I'm almost finished it and then I'll be onto Vol. 2 :hehe:

[sandydee]

Ransom by Danielle Steel

[mummyof3babes]

Love that book Sandy, love all her books.

My Steve by Terri Erwin.

[nj27au]

Tears of the Moon-Di Morrissey

[jenr]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodie Picult(sp)

[sandydee]

Love that book Sandy, love all her books.

My Steve by Terri Erwin.
I bought 3 like brandnew DS books from opshop for $5:y:
:yes:me too and the movies:yes:I just finished The Kiss:)
DH is reading My Steve atm:yes:then I will read it:yes:

[nj27au]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodie Picult(sp)

That was a good book. Better than her previous one. :yes:

[miss kiki]

still reading les miserables..AHH!

[redrobyn]

Reading Lightening, By Dean Koontz, got it from the op shop.

[Stormy]

Onto vol.2 of The World According to Clarkson :D

[nj27au]

Ghost Walk by Heather Graham

[July]

"Secrets of the Monarch" by Allison Dubois.

She's the woman the TV show "Medium" is based on.

[floras69]

I've just bought The Faraday Girls by Monica McInerney. Haven't started it yet. Looking forward to reading it. At the moment I'm reading Gertrude Bell Daughter of the Desert. It's a biography. I have to say I'm finding it hard to read and not enjoying it at all. I may ditch it and start on Faraday Girls

Flora

[Patricia]

As I said somewhere..I have just finished The Faraday Girls..brilliant :D

[floras69]

I'm looking forward to reading The Faraday Girls now you have said it's so good Patric.
Thanks

Flora

[ANGEL35]

EGYPTOLOGY by Emily Sands

[Barbara]

I just finished a book called Damaged by Cathy Glass - it was very sad. I'm still waiting on a book (Ma, he sold me for a few cigarettes) from the library but am heading down there today to get something else while I wait.

[Naomi]

The World According to Jeremy Clarkson....it's a collection of his columns from the newspaper he writes for in the UK :D I'm almost finished it and then I'll be onto Vol. 2 :hehe:

Is he humorous in his writing too?

I am reading a Barbara Kingsolver (? something like that) book called "Pigs in Heaven" or something ... it was cheap at Borders while we were away and I finished my previous book. It's quite good, but not one of those books you just can't put down.

[Stormy]

I find that he is Naomi....but everyone has different tastes don't they? :hehe: I think Vol.2 is much funnier though. :)

[Patricia]

The crimes of Billy Fish.

Anyone else read this?

[mummyof3babes]

Eleven Hours by Paullina Simons. (The MIL is here and we've traded heaps of books so I'll be happy and quiet for some weeks to come!) lol

-The whole story happens over 11 hours and it is extremely hard to put down!

[nj27au]

Eleven Hours by Paullina Simons. (The MIL is here and we've traded heaps of books so I'll be happy and quiet for some weeks to come!) lol

-The whole story happens over 11 hours and it is extremely hard to put down!

Paullina Simons is one of my favourite authors. I recommend TULLY-that's really good too.

I'm now reading Safari by Tony Park.

[babs]

I am reading Heritage by Judy Nunn.

[kezabelle]

Just finished Chocolat which I enjoyed - surprisingly as I thought it was just another romance... :)

[Patricia]

Marley and Me...by John Grogan.

I am so not good with sad endings :(

[Barbara]

I'm not good with sad endings either Patric :(

I picked up Desperate Hearts today at the library (by Katherine Summers). Looks really interesting - will be starting it tonight :)

[kimba]

am reading lots of mags at the mkoment and actually don't have any books going(other than the Richard book):)

[mummyof3babes]

Paullina Simons is one of my favourite authors. I recommend TULLY-that's really good too.

I'm now reading Safari by Tony Park.

I really liked 'Eleven Hours', I'm going to get 'Tully' next followed by 'Red Leaves'. I'm addicted to her books already and I've only read the one!! lol

I'm going to jump into bed and read 'My Steve' again tonight, I read it last week and it was great.

[nj27au]

I've finally got a copy of A Thousand Splendid Suns. I've just read the first chapter and I'm hooked!

[miss kiki]

nj-you won't be able to put it down! :) i have to admit that it's definitely one of my favorites.

[lisa2]

'Not without my sister' about 'the family' that sect. A bit boring due to all the religious references but informative.

[coolbabefromoz]

I found 'Not without my sister' to be a fantastic book Lisa, I couldn't put it down and didn't find the religious references boring at all (and I'm not religious at all).

I'm currently reading for the second time 'A Monk Swimming' by Malachay McCourt, brother of Frank McCourt who wrote 'Angela's Ashes' and 'T'is' (which I just finished, figured I might as well read all of them again)... Man I gotta go through my sisters library LMAO

[Leigh]

I bought Not without my sister on eBay over the weekend, looking forward to reading it.

I have nothing to read at the moment :crying: But have lots of books in the mail.

I got Lullabies for little criminals last week, but read it in one day..Im not very good at making things last :hehe:

[Patricia]

I have about 5 pages of Ma he sold me left...I really don't want it to end :(

[lisa2]

I have about 5 pages of Ma he sold me left...I really don't want it to end :(

FOR A PACK OF CIGARETTES?? Just finished that on Saturday! No, I couldnt put it down, I didnt want to finish it either.

[susiq]

Lisa and Patric, who is the author of Ma he sold me - sounds like a good read just from the title!

[nj27au]

Almost done with "Thousand Splendid Suns" already-it's a real page turner this one. For anyone who wants a good read, this is it.

[Leigh]

Lisa and Patric, who is the author of Ma he sold me - sounds like a good read just from the title!

The Author is Martha Long.

I read it before sending it to Patric...it was a fantastic book..loved it!

(sorry Barbara, will stop rubbing it in :P)

[kimba]

ok just went down to the library and got a few books-Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton(3) and Janet Evanovich. All older ones I have not read in their various series:D

[crashtestwoman]

Ladies Ladies you all have to read Ben Eltons new book Blind Faith. I brought it for myself over christmas and read it in 1 day and it's fantastic and hilarious.
It's set in the future when all the ice caps have melted and england is now kinda sub tropical but mostly water and a religion has taken over where if your a good pious woman you have breast implants, shave your nether regions, and dress provocotively to show your faith and a mans duty is to sleep around, be tough and impregnate as many women as possible.
It was a hilarious look at consumerism (one couple call there baby Happymeal instead of Courtney on advice of there spiritual advisor) and people who read books are frowned upon, yet television and constant internet streaming is mandatory in every home so everyone knows exactly what everyone else is doing at all times.
If anyone wants a good read get it, get it now.

[mummyof3babes]

'Girls Night In'

It has about 37 short stories from women authors, to name a few: Kathy Lette, Nick(ola) Earls, Lee Tulloch, Marian Keyes, Cathy Kelly, Gretel Killeen, Jane Owen, Isabel Wolff, Fiona Walker, Helen townsend and lots more.

Only just started storie #1 by Jessica Adams called 'More Single White E-mails' so can't really reccommend it until I read some more! It's pretty old though, first published in 2000, I found it in a second hand shop for $2 a couple of years ago and I'm finally reading it!

[floras69]

I started reading Those Faraday Girls 3 days ago. I'm already half way through it. I'm finding it very hard to put down. Faaaaaaabulous!!! :jump:

Flora :queen:

[Patricia]

See I told you that you would enjoy it Flora, have you read any of Monica's other books?

They are all fab! :D

[floras69]

Patricia :waves:

No I haven't read any of Monica's other books. Maybe I will! :cheers:

Flora :queen:

[Leigh]

I am still forcing myself to read The Faraday girls..just cause Patric said it was good..normally I would have shelved it by now. Getting into it a little more now, but still barely 1/4 in.

Have just finished reading Cathy Glass's 2nd book Hidden, it was quite good. And My Brothers Story, David Pelzer who wrote My story, it's his brother account of his life. Didn't enjoy that as much.

[kezabelle]

Am currently reading Love in the Time of Cholera and really struggling through it. Unfortunately, I can't put down a book once I start it, no matter how much I dislike it. Have passed half way though!

[lucyloo]

I have finished ,The double life of a Callgirl'. Very interesting. True story.

[mel76]

At the moment i'm reading Bungalow 2 (Danielle Steel)
i don't isially read her books but my mum read it & gave it to me & said i need to read it as it's really good.
So i started reading it & she was right it is GOOD!

[nj27au]

I'm reading Michael Chricton's "Prey"...it's very interesting but he can get a bit too scientific for me even though it's supposed to be fiction.

[Patricia]

The diary of a Slummy Mummy...LMAO

[floras69]

Hi ladies :waves:

It took me 6 days to read "Those Faraday Girls". I couldn't put it down till I finished it. Faaaabulous! :D
hmmm wonder what I will read next???

Flora :queen:

[LisaHarman]

I am reading The Diary of a Married Call Girl.... very interesting.. usually I go for the suspense thriller type..

[Patricia]

Hi ladies :waves:

It took me 6 days to read "Those Faraday Girls". I couldn't put it down till I finished it. Faaaabulous! :D
hmmm wonder what I will read next???

Flora :queen:

Flora go for another of Monica's you won't be disappointed they are all winners! :D

[Patricia]

I just finished ..Second Chance by Jane Green, she is another writer I love and a book called The Cinderella Proposal...I enjoyed that one too but it was a little off centre and not really what I would usually read.

[Stormy]

Well I've finished Clarkson's book, still wondering whether or not he got his honorary degree from Oxford, thanks to some sloppy editing :brow:

Now, I have a huge stack of books to choose from....
White Thorn by Bryce Courtney
The Obernewtyn Chronicles (got the first four for Christmas)
Walkabout by Bill Bryson
Heart of Dafur
or
The Stockmen by Rachael Treasure

Decisions, decisions....:headh:

[Patricia]

Kay...the Heart of Dafur is an incredible book..I just couldn't put it down...but be ready, it will have you wanting to up stumps and head over there post haste!

[Stormy]

I had heard it was good, which was why I bought it. But given that My Dog Skip made me bawl my eyes out, I cried when the lion died at the end of an episode of Wild at Heart and your poor kitty as well made me cry....I think maybe I'd better save Heart of Dafur for a time when I feel a little less hormonal :)

I've decided to go for some fiction and start the Obernewtyn Chronicles instead....by the time I finish all four books, I should be ready for Heart of Dafur :yes:

[Leigh]

I've started Blind Faith on Debby's recommendation. I have never read fiction like it before, this is very VERY far from the true stories I am used to...it is very :blink: but good so far.

I loved Heart of Dafur.

[crashtestwoman]

I just started Next by Michael Crighton. It's all about genetics and what happens when things take a bit of an odd turn. I've found that Michael Crighton books always start really well and then you just want em over after about the first 20 chapters, but this one is really good and if I didn't fall asleep with it in my hand last night i probably would have read untill this morning.

I've started Blind Faith on Debby's recommendation. I have never read fiction like it before, this is very VERY far from the true stories I am used to...it is very :blink: but good so far.

I loved Heart of Dafur.
I just love Ben Elton books. He has such a way of explaining things that seem oh so real. Don't ya just love how they call the kid Happy Meal and how everyone is just about nude when they are on the train. LMAO
Leigh (or anyone else for that matter), if you want any of his other books just give me a yell and I'll post em to you cause I have em all, I'm sure you will enjoy them.

[floras69]

Cool! Thanks Patricia. I'll do that post haste!!! :D

Flora :queen:

[Patricia]

Hurry, hurry Flora :P

[Stormy]

I just finished the first book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles....I loved it! Can't wait to read the next three :D If you're into fantasy literature, you'll probably like it :yes:

[ezmay]

I just finished reading "the sisterhood of the travelling pants" 1 & 2.
Normally i prefere to read the book before the movie but im glad i did it the other way around this time as the books can be a little confusing.

[nj27au]

Just started "Out Of Place" by Jo Dutton.

[lucyloo]

I have just finished, "Don't let her see me cry" a true story written by Helen Barnacle. A great read, makes you treasure your own life story (I will never think I was boring again). She is a very strong woman!!

[Mint Car]

Right now I'm reading Battle Royale...it's an awesome Japanese book about a game where classes of middle school children have to fight each other to the death until only one person remains. I'm totally hooked

[Patricia]

On the weekend I read Balanda and today I have just finished Alice in La La Land..really enjoyed both of them :)

[nj27au]

Now I've just started "Zembezi" by Tony Park...his novels are set in Africa.

[miss kiki]

mint car-that book reminds me of a stephen king book i read..it was called the long walk. it was pretty much the same thing, except a walk that lasted miles and miles and the last kid walking was the one that survived. it was pretty good.

[Mint Car]

mint car-that book reminds me of a stephen king book i read..it was called the long walk. it was pretty much the same thing, except a walk that lasted miles and miles and the last kid walking was the one that survived. it was pretty good.

Whoa...I just looked that book up and it sounds really good. I'm definitely going to check it out :D

[miss kiki]

enjoy! it's pretty creepy! :)

[floras69]

Hello everyone :waves:

I've just been to my local library borrowed 2 and reserved another 2 books. The books I borrowed are: NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL BY CATHERINE ALLIOTT and EVENING CLASS BY MAEVE BINCHY. The two books on reserve are by Monica McInerney. They are FAMILY BAGGAGE and SPIN THE BOTTLE.

This should keep me busy for a while. :headh:

[sandydee]

Granny Dan by Danielle Steel

[Stormy]

Now I've just started "Zembezi" by Tony Park...his novels are set in Africa.

If you've liked his other ones, I'm sure you'll like it Natasha :)

I'm onto The Farseekers, the second book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles

[nj27au]

If you've liked his other ones, I'm sure you'll like it Natasha :)

I'm onto The Farseekers, the second book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles

Stormy, you got me looking into the Obernwtyn Chronicles and now I have the first book in my stack. It looks really interesting, although it's outside my usual genres.....

[Stormy]

Good on you Natasha.....I think sometimes it's good to give things outside our comfort zone a go. I think you'll find the first book a decent story in itself, even if you choose not to continue the journey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

[Patricia]

Just finished Hope by Lesley Pearsey...absolutely adored it and really didn't want it to end :(

[floras69]

Patricia :waves:

Have you read FAMILY BAGGAGE and SPIN THE BOTTLE by Monica McInerney? If so what do you think of them?

[Patricia]

Yes Flora I have ....loved both of them :D..in fact I loved Spin the bottle so much that when I saw it as an audio book at the library I got it to share with Hubby and believe it or not he loved it too. Every night we would listen to it when we got into bed...:hehe:

[floras69]

Patricia

Thanks. Now I'm reeeeeeeeeeally looking forward to getting the books from the library when they are no longer reserved by someone else. I'm reading Not That Kind Of Girl by Catherine Alliott in the meantime. It's pretty good what I've read of it so far. :D

[Patricia]

I enjoyed that one too Flora...have you read anything else by Catherine Alliott?

[floras69]

No Patricia. It's the first one of Catherine Alliott's I've read. If her other books are like this one I'll soon get hooked :hehe:

[CC Mama]

I think Monica McInerney also wrote The Alphabet Sisters. I reallly enjoyed that so will look for The Faraday Girls as soon as possible.

[floras69]

Yes CC Mama Monica McInerney wrote The Alphabet Sisters. After I've read her other books I hope to get this to read You will love The Faraday Girls. I found it hard to put down. Faaaaabulous :D

[Susan E]

I read P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern yesterday. A friend of mine went to the movie on Saturday and borrowed the book from her daughter but thought I might like to read it first. I couldn't put it down except to wipe my eyes. It's sooo sad but beautiful and funny. Need tissue box handy for tears of sadness and laughter - especially if going to the movie. I'll go to the movie now this week.
;(:jump::crying::comfort:

[zen]

i am working my way through all the Harry Potter books again.. plus i have read a few fast 'cosy' mysteries in between.. last three were all from Elaine Flynn, the first three Molly Doyle books.. good fast reads if you like a murder mystery...

[nj27au]

I'm currently reading "Monsoon" by Di Morrisey. I bought the book ages ago...

[grammyjo]

Just finished James Patterson latest You've Been Warned. I usually like his books but this one was different. Not his regular style of writing.

[Barbara]

I am FINALLY reading "Ma, he sold me for a few cigarettes" and it is fantastic - it has made me laugh, cry and horrified me all at the same time (a very hard book to put down).

[Stormy]

Barbara you were talking about reading that book BEFORE you moved LMAO

I've finished the first two books of the Obernewtyn Chronicles and now I'm taking a break from them and reading Mirror, Mirror. It's based on the author's impression of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It's slow to get going but a friend thought I would like it so I will give it a go :yes:

[floras69]

I've now read Faraday Girls, Alphabet Sisters and Spin the Bottle by Monica McInerney. I've just started on another of her books Family Baggage. All are really enjoyable and hard to put down :)

[Patricia]

Flora I enjoyed every single one of those..can't wait until Monica releases another book!

[miss kiki]

i'm still reading les miserables and actually i haven't picked it up in awhile..it's VERY slow moving and i find myself drifting and thinking of something else when i read it..BUT i'm the type that can't stop reading a book and start a new one, so i haven't picked up a different book yet..AHH!