What Are You Reading At The Moment?

[Ravenfire]

Just a nosey question, and would you believe it I cant remember what my book is, will check and post..lol!

[angel1980]

I'm still reasing 'My Sister's Keeper', it is good i just haven't been able to sit and read lately so it's taking me a while!

[bikemad]

Just finished reading-Only a mother could love him-

From Publishers Weekly
Diagnosed at age eight with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Australian Polis bullies classmates, downs a power line with a fishing spear on a family vacation and is suspended for stunts like molding a face that resembles a ***** in art class. "ADHD kids just don't understand the concept of being subtle," he observes. The first two-thirds of this book, written when Polis was 19, recall his harrowing school days and family life in Melbourne. The last third, written more recently (he's now 23), is more a primer for parents of ADHD kids, particularly boys. Now better able to cope, Polis discusses how and when to use medication, how to teach ADHD children to enjoy reading, and other related issues. Many of Polis's former teachers and classmates are surprised that he graduated from college and is now an author. "It only took six schools, five thousand detentions, three hundred days of suspension and a case of Ritalin," he says dryly. He also had a supportive family, good private school teachers and a caring psychiatrist. There are many guides to managing ADHD, but this powerful inside account is unique.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist
The title conjures grandmothers whispering together, for it suggests being born in an era when such terms as special needs child didn't exist. Yet Polis, now 19, was such a child, a hard-to-manage boy with attention deficit disorder. His story, one of great hope, tallies the many different schools he attended and the thousands of hours of detention he served as a boy whom teachers labeled problem and who couldn't read a short sentence until he was 11. But he went on to graduate from high school, attend a university, and write this book to supplement medical texts on ADD/ADHD by showing how he overcomes everyday problems in everyday situations. If his early history of distractibility and impulsiveness includes such horrors as, at age four, crushing a neighbor's dog during an ill-fated Evel Knievel stunt (one of several behaviors that drove his entire family into therapy), it yields to strategies for success that will help health-care professionals and lay persons alike, no less here than it has in Polis' homeland, Australia. Whitney Scott
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

[skywatcher]

I am re-reading "The Cot Death Cover up?" by Jim Sprott. (Penguin Books)

This book can be found in most local libraries. The book is also loaned out free of charge from the UK Cot Life Society.

Written and published in 1996

Cot death is a major killer of British babies, but medical science doesn't know why.

By the end of the year over 400 babies may have died, leaving grief - stricken parents and families to mourn their loss forever. Prevention of these tragic deaths seem to elude orthodox medical researchers. Although the 'Back to sleep' campaign has reduced a number of cot deaths, too many are still occurring.

Jim Sprott believes he knows what causes cot death; he believes the public has a right to know, too.

In Britain this theory is the subject of a government inquiry - in his home country of New Zealand it is largely ignored. Is there some sort of cover up, and if so, why? In this provocative and important book, Jim Sprott, consulting chemist and forensic scientist, explains the theory and gives simple advice to prevent cot death.

Famous for the forensic research that led to a Royal Pardon for Arthur Allan Thomas, twice convicted for murder, Jim Sprott has had a lifetime full of scientific and professional achievements.

This book is the result of a campaign by three men: a British Scientist, a British businessman and Jim himself. He tells the story of their research and campaign.

Jim Sprott is a highly respected consulting chemist and forensic scientist. During his wide-ranging career he has been involved in forensic work relating to some of New Zealand's most famous criminal cases. In 1995 he was awarded the OBE for services to forensic science and the community. He has been researching the cause of cot death for over fifteen years.

(Bearing in mind the book was published in 1996 - Jim Sprott has now dedicated almost 25 years of his life to cot death)

[Ninsi]

I'm reading Steven King's "The Dark Tower", a fantasy series. A bit hard to read but quite good :D

[Macaroni]

Im reading Chocolat by Joanne Harris

[Wundatigga]

I'm reading Just Between Us by Cathy Kelly.. and i'm really enjoying it.... i'll give you the blurb later xx

[bikemad]

I finished the book on adhd and am now reading 'The boy with no shoes'.

[Girlzmum]

I'm reading Harry Potter!!! I know, I'm a grown woman but I love these books.

[lisa1980]

atm im reading the pact by judi picoult looks just as good as my sisters keeper

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
I'm still ploughing my way through all my Dannielle Steel books!! (sad aren't I!!) :happy72:
:babydust3:

[sanjan]

Don't worry collette so am I but in my case it is

book 2 with Cam

book 5 with madam (remember she is dyslexic)

and I'm on book 6

it is quite fun remembering what is going on

[K8ELOU]

I have read the new Harry Potter and also 'P.S, I love you' this fortnight. Both fab, couldn't put them down ( except when I was sleeping LOL )

Must recommend P.S, I love you. It's a roller coaster of emotions pouring out of the page. :happy72: Similar to Bridget Jones.

Having said that I would recommend Harry Potter aswell seeing as I am still a kid at heart :D :P

[Tracy0511]

:Hello2:

I'm reading 'Wolves of the Calla' by Stephen King, which I'm really enjoying :D
I'm waiting for the new Harry Potter book to come out in paperback adult edition, then I can add it to my collection, sad I know :-)

[bikemad]

Im on another book-The Pact by Jodi Picoult.

[mum-to-nia]

I have just started the pact too!!
Loved my sisters keeper, but didnt find her other book 'vanishing acts' as good.

[Girlzmum]

Em, I read the sample of that at the end of My Sisters Keeper and it looked really good. Do you fancy swapping it for Vanishing Acts when you're finished?

[bikemad]

Originally posted by Colette@Aug 2 2005, 02:27 PM
Em, I read the sample of that at the end of My Sisters Keeper and it looked really good. Do you fancy swapping it for Vanishing Acts when you're finished?
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Yeah that would be cool-prob be about 3 weeks by time I read it what with J home. :rolleyes:

Remind me cos got a memory like a sieve!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lisa1980]

how r u finding it emma? im reading it too and nearly at 300 pages good so far :happy72:

[bikemad]

Originally posted by lisa1980@Aug 2 2005, 06:08 PM
how r u finding it emma? im reading it too and nearly at 300 pages good so far :happy72:
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Only read the 1st chapter-started it sunday and not had chance to read it since. :(

Gonna try n read another chapter before dropping off tonight.

Colette after ive swapped n you have read it can I be a pain can I have it back cos mil wants to read it and her sister. :rolleyes:

[Girlzmum]

That's no problem!!!

[Katiequiggle]

I'm reading A Year In Provence by Peter Mayle. Interesting, making me wany to move.

Love Kate

[weaselgirl]

I have just finished Sickened by julie gregory and i'm going to start My sisters keeper tonight.

[mum-to-nia]

How is everyone getting on with 'the pact'?? Im half way through now, and loving it!

[bikemad]

I finished The Pact today-wow what a brilliant book.Now sending it to Collette to swap lol-told mil she had to wait for colette to read it 1st before she can borrow it-lol.

Now reading Me and Emma.

[Bigmama]

I'm on the first chapter of Honey Moon, no idea who its by though :tcwozerekeri26:

[mum-to-nia]

Finished the pact and would definatley reccommend!!!
Now looking for something else to read.

[bikemad]

Finished Me and Emma now reading Behind Closed Doors.

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
Still ploughing through my Danielle Steel's! :blush:
:babydust3:

[blueberry]

In my desperate attempt to read more... ahem... so called intellectual books, I bought Emperor: The Field of Swords by Conn Iggulden. It's about Julius Caesar's conquests both in politics and erm... in bed cough cough :tcwozerek . Unfortunately this is the second installment of three, so will find the other two when I'm done with this one because hey, it's learning history the fun way!

[Ravenfire]

Im reading "Bad Mothers Club" at the moment. Its really good.

[Girlzmum]

I read that, thought there'd be tips on how to be a bad mum!!!!! Hey, I'm serious, I've already told my mum that she's going into a home for bad mummies and if there isn't one opened that I'm opening one especially for them. I actually have a waiting list already!!!!! People love my idea!

[Netty]

I started "The Bad Mother's Handbook" the other day, while on holiday - is it the same thing?

Bought it ages ago - but only just got round to starting it.

[Ravenfire]

Perhaps I put the wrong name..lol..Ill Check..is it about 3 generations of a family?

[Girlzmum]

Yes, it is the Bad Mothers Handbook.

[Netty]

Lol, me too, Colette! A bit disappointed when I realised it was a novel, not an instruction book! :laugh:

[K8ELOU]

I have just picked up The Deception Point by Dan Brown. Seems to be another good one.

[bikemad]

Colette ive not forgoten bout sending The Pact-il do it after the Bank Holiday.

Finished Behind Closed Doors and just started Just One More Day.

[Ravenfire]

Finished reading the Bad Mothers Handbook now and thought it was really good. What did you think Netty? I was a bit disappointed by the ending though.

[Netty]

I know what you mean, Raven ... thought the ending was a bit weak, but overall a good read!

[K8ELOU]

Really enjoying Deception Point. Has anyone else read it?

[Girlzmum]

I've read it K8, it's very different to Angels and Demons and Da Vinci Code but still enjoyed it. A good page turner.

DH decided to treat me to a new book and I just can't get into it at all, it's a Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park author) I think it's called State of Fear. Don't know what it is I don't like about it but not enjoying it at all.

[mum-to-nia]

been a while since we updated this, so whats everyone on now?

Ive just started the da vinci code!! Not sure yet if its my sort of book or not :question:

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
Lol this saddo's still going through the Danielle Steels! :hysterica :hysterica
:babydust3

[angeleyes]

i am reading the Da Vinci Code....i'm not really a reader, i dont have much time to sit and read properly, so i dont tend to bother much, but MIL has lent it me, she thinks i will enjoy it as i only read fact, true stories etc, so far i am up to chapter 27 (i have been reading it for 3 weeks..lol), and its getting quite interesting now...i am hoping to have it finished by christmas..we will see...lol

[Tensing]

Just finished A Class Apart, by Susan Lewis and currently reading The Movie, by Louise Bagshawe.

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
& I'm STILL ploughing through my Danielle Steels!! :hysterica
:babydust3

[sanjan]

I'm nearly at the end of Steve Strange's autobiography - Blitzed (lead singer of the 80's group Visage and yeas I was very into New Romatic type music) and it has been quite a good read.

It is very weird when you start a book though and they are writing about places that are just down the road to you

Don't laugh but I usually read any books either while having a relaxing bath or

wait for it

on the loo :hysterica

[Ravenfire]

Lol..me 2, only time I get some peace and quiet although I like to read before going to sleep at night as well

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
U'r not the only 1 Sanjan! & dh knows 2 stay away if i'm headed in there with my book!!! :hysterica Y d'u think men take their newspapers in there!!!! :hysterica
:babydust3

[mum-to-nia]

Finished the da vinci code whilst lying on the beach in Ibiza!! Didnt think it would be my sort of book but enjoyed it ! It got better the more that you read.
Also read marian Keyes, Other side of the story which was ok, but nothing special.

[bikemad]

Im feeling really bad cos ive still not posted The Pact to Colette-it is sat on the table wrapped ready to send but keep forgeting to take it with me. :sign07:

[Girlzmum]

AAAARGH - I still haven't got that book back from my mum yet! Thanks for reminding me Em!!

[bikemad]

Its ok-dp keeps asking when the hell am I gonna post the book to you. :blusingan

[Girlzmum]

Tell him I said :tcwozerek !!!!!! I'm worse than you so there!!!

[bikemad]

Tell him I said :tcwozerek !!!!!! I'm worse than you so there!!!

Right bloomin pair aint we. :hysterica

[sanjan]

finished the Steve Strange autobiography the other day and I'm now on the Douglas Adams (he wrote the Hitchhiker to the galaxy trilogy)autobiography and you know where I keep it :laugh:

[Ninsi]

Atm I'm well into serie 2, of David Eddings in the facinating books about the Elenium. Very recomendable, if you are into fantasy :clapping:

[bikemad]

Dont wake me at Doyles im reading atm-about a lady living in Ireland in the 20's thru til 90's-3/4 way thru.

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
Still Danielle Steel!!!! On 'W' now! :hysterica
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/kathyhinsh/Blinkies/happyhalloween.gif

[Netty]

Ninsi - is that a new series, then? I read The Belgariad books years ago - would that have been volume 1?

[shelby]

Don't know if anyone else has read it but I recently finished 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. My dad lent me it but didn't warn me that it would make me weep hysterically every other paragraph. Basically it is about a teenaged girl who gets murdered and is narrated from her perspective looking down on her family - it definately makes you appreciate what you have and the ones you love. You will need boxes of tissues but it manages to combine tragedy and humour really well

[Ninsi]

there is 2 series of Knight Sparhawk, I've just finished the last of the 2 now, and have just (2day) started on The Belgariad series ;) You can find a list (and short resume) of David (and Leigh) Eddings books on this site http://www.eddingschronicles.com/

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
I'm down 2 my last 2 Danielle Steel's!!!....Woo-hoo!!:hysterica
Dont know wot I'm going 2 read next!!!!!
:babydust3

[bikemad]

Don't know if anyone else has read it but I recently finished 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. My dad lent me it but didn't warn me that it would make me weep hysterically every other paragraph. Basically it is about a teenaged girl who gets murdered and is narrated from her perspective looking down on her family - it definately makes you appreciate what you have and the ones you love. You will need boxes of tissues but it manages to combine tragedy and humour really well

Ive looked at that book a few times but never bought it but after your write up I might.

Im still reading Dont wake me at Doyles but almost finished then im gonna start Sharon Osbournes new biography that dp bought me-bless.:wub:

[mum-to-nia]

I have read lovely bones and thought it was good; but not as good as i thought it would be after it had been hyped up to be by the press. Not in the same laegue as my sisters keeper that had me bawling cryingsmil

[weaselgirl]

I have read lovely bones and thought it was good; but not as good as i thought it would be after it had been hyped up to be by the press. Not in the same laegue as my sisters keeper that had me bawling cryingsmil


:iagree: , i was glad i read the lovely bones but feel it was over hyped.My sisters keeper was in a different league altogether.

[shelby]

I wasn't aware of any of the hype - only just started to get a few moments to myself to get back in to reading! I was impressed with it though but will have a look out for my sister's keeper - whats that about? I do love a good cry (although sometimes I find myself blubbing at the most ridiculous things!!)

[Daffs]

I have just got Sharon Osbourne's Autobiography. Seems okay so far..

[bikemad]

I have just got Sharon Osbourne's Autobiography. Seems okay so far..

Dp bought me it last week and ive just started reading it-just read the 1st chapter.

[mum-to-nia]

Shelby........... this is the bit thats written about My sisters keeper..........

One of those books that you just want to keep on reading..........


"A major decision about me is being made, and no one's bothered to ask the one person who most deserves it to speak her opinion." The only reason Anna was born was to donate her cord blood cells to her older sister. And though Anna is not sick, she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since she was a child. Anna was born for this purpose, her parents tell her, which is why they love her even more. But now that she has reached an age of physical awareness, she can't help but long for control over her own body and respite from the constant flow of her own blood seeping into her sister's veins. And so she makes a decision that for most would be too difficult to bear, at any time and at any age. She decides to sue her parents for the rights to her own body.

[shelby]

Shelby........... this is the bit thats written about My sisters keeper..........

One of those books that you just want to keep on reading..........


"A major decision about me is being made, and no one's bothered to ask the one person who most deserves it to speak her opinion." The only reason Anna was born was to donate her cord blood cells to her older sister. And though Anna is not sick, she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since she was a child. Anna was born for this purpose, her parents tell her, which is why they love her even more. But now that she has reached an age of physical awareness, she can't help but long for control over her own body and respite from the constant flow of her own blood seeping into her sister's veins. And so she makes a decision that for most would be too difficult to bear, at any time and at any age. She decides to sue her parents for the rights to her own body.

Thanks, that certainly sounds like a good read. I shall keep an eye out for it.

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
Well I'm FINALLY on my last Danielle Steel!
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm sick of them now!!! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/kathyhinsh/Smilies/rotfl.gif
I'm not even sure if I'll actually manage this 1! OMG! lol
I think I'll try 1 that sil gave me....& if any1's read any of these, I'd be grateful if u could give me a thumbs up or down on any of them.
Here goes.....
"Wow" by Claudia Pattison
"Voices in Summer" by Rosamunde Pilcher
"Strangers" by Rosie Thomas
"The Flowers of the Field" by Sarah Harrison
"Tall Poppies" by Louise Bagshawe
"Man & Boy" by Tony Parsons
"The Whitest Flower" by Brenda Graham
"White Oleander" by Janet Fitch
"Not That Sort of Girl" by Mary Wesley
"No Second Chance" by Harlan Coben
"The Little House" by Philippa Gregory
"Land of the Living" by Nicci French
& I've also got a couple of new Josephine Cox's, which I know r good!

Also, if any1 wants any of the books I've mentioned, just let me know & u can have them
:babydust3

[mum-to-nia]

Land of the living gets a big :happy72:

[kathyhinsh]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/kathyhinsh/love%20n%20hugs%20n%20welcome/b_HI_OD.gifThanx:happy72:

[Wundatigga]

I'm reading "The Blood-Dimmed Tide" by Rennie Airth. Its a murder mystery set in 1932 and is quite page turning. I only started to read it cos I had nothing else to do and just looked in my book case for something I haddent read yet!...

"John Madden may have retired from Scotland Yard, but his instincts are still those of the excellent copper he once was. When a girl is murdered he his convinced that this is a methodically planned attack by someone who will almost certainly strike again. Soon he is helping his former collegues in their investigations, desperatly hunting the killer before he goes to ground again.

[bikemad]

Ive finished Sharon Osbournes book-wow thats one strong woman!!!!!

Im gonna start Lost in Care tonight-the true story of a forgotten child.

[Trinity]

I am reading Life & Limb the story of Jamie Andrew who lost his friend while climbing in the Alps and also had have his limbs amputated. A truly inspiring story and not just him but those around him. And makes you realise how the little things that we get uptight about pale into insignificance when you read what he endured. It is funny in places too, so not too bleak all the time.

[Ninsi]

Just finished the book serie I was reading so think I'll start re-reading Harry Potter 5 and then read six afterwards :D

[bikemad]

Finished Lost In Care and have just started Childhood Interupted about the 1950's n a child who was in a magdalane home in Ireland-it is her true story-my god nuns are evil!!!!!:wacko:

[mum-to-nia]

Just finished the book that Jane Tomlinson wrote with her husband, "The Luxury of Time "
She is the woman with terminal cancer who ran the marathon etc. Was a very good book

[bikemad]

Just finished Childhood Interupted-omg the nuns were awful!!!!!!:mad:

Dont know which book to start now-got about 8 to choose from but in one of those moods were cant get motivated to do owt.:wacko:

[Daffs]

Bad Mothers Handbook. Only read about 5 pages as was dragged out of bed by Lexie this morning..

[Tensing]

Just finish

George and Sam, by Charlotte Moore

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0141014539/qid=1134297067/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-9685660-5905413?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

[corrine]

im reading salem falls by jodi piccoult, great book just as good as her others

[Ninsi]

Have finished Harry Potter 5 and are waiting to borrow HP 6 from a friend :D

[Ninsi]

Have now (finally) Started on HP 6 :D

[kathyhinsh]

Just starting 'Not that sortof girl' by Mary Wesley, tried 'Man & boy' by Tony Parsons & 'Land of the living' by Nicci Frewnch, but couldnt get in2 either of them

[trai]

I got the new Cecelia Ahern book for xmas it's called " If you could see me now". I hope it's as good as p.s i love you.

[kathyhinsh]

I got a new Danielle Steel book, 'Echoes' & a new Patricia Cornwell 1, 'Trace' Yippee!
I'll wait B4 reading the Patricia Cornwell 1 though, cos @ the mo I'm collecting them all so I can read them straight through from the 1st....sad, arent I!?! lol

[Ninsi]

Finished Harry Potter yesterday and started on 12 days by Shelley Silas and others. ( an xmas pressie from germany).

[Ninsi]

I started on Tamora Pierce "circle of magick" series a little week ago and are now nearly finished with book 2. How I love that serie and writer (it's the 2 or 3 time I read it, but she's writen a continue since I last read it :D).

[LisaPink]

Have got the Sharon Osbourne autobiography & 'If you could see me now' by Cecilia Ahern, plus 2 Patricia Cornwell books to read & I dont know which one to read first!! Its a big decision (lol!), as I'm planning on leaving my OH in charge tonite, whilst I lock myself in the bathroom with a glass of wine, the book that I finally choose & have a long soak in the bath!! It'll be heaven without the kitten trying to jump in & the girls throwing their toys in!!

[Ravenfire]

They all sound good...I need to take a trip and get some more books!

[weaselgirl]

I'm currently reading the Sharon Osbourne autobiograpy.

[kathyhinsh]

Atm I'm reading 'No Second Chance' by Harlan Coben, & I must say its really good.

[bikemad]

Sharon Osbournes biography is brilliant.:yes:

Ummm what am I reading-errrrrrr it is upstairs but Colette got me it for Xmas n it is brilliant-il give you the title tomorow.:sign07:

[lizzie]

I'm reading the follow up from the child called "IT" about dave pelzer's teenage years

[bikemad]

Thats good too'IT'.

Ok that book is called 'If You Could See Me Now' n it is a lovely book.:happy72:

[weaselgirl]

BM is that Cecelia Aherns latest book?

[bikemad]

BM is that Cecelia Aherns latest book?

Yeah think so-well it is by her lol-Colette bought me it for Xmas-it is a lovely story-id recomend it to anyone.:yes:

[trai]

I've just started reading Cecelia Ahern's if you could see me now and i'm enjoying it so far.
I've just finished Sophie kinsella's can you keep a secret and would recomend it highly as it was laugh out loud funny.

[kathyhinsh]

I finished 'No Second Chance' last night...GOOD book :happy72:

[Seren]

jus started the sixth lamentation for reading group, it's very powerful

[bikemad]

Got to say a huuge TY to Colette for that book-loved it-what a lovely story-want to look for her other books now.

Atm im reading A Teenagers Journey-by Richard Pelzer-his brother is the kid called 'IT'

[Ninsi]

Will be starting to read "the circle opens" today :D (series 2 of the circle of magic)

[kathyhinsh]

I started another Harlan Coben 1 last nite, 'The Innocent', but didnt get 2 far as I was specialling!...
I'll see if I can get in2 it 2night...as long as I dont get asked 2 go back 2 the ward I was on last night!

[smnth1969]

I just treated myself to a wedge of Reginald Hill - Dalziel and Pascoe - books from greenmetropolis.

I have read A Clubbable Woman and am now on a new one but I cant remember what its called and its upstairs lol!!

[smnth1969]

I have read this and it is totally fab! So much so that I had to go and buy another of Judi Picoult's books called 'Salem Falls'.

Smnth

[bikemad]

Finished a teenagers journey n just finished a book called The light in the window-it is written by a midwife who worked in the catholic homes for single mums in the '50's-my god the nuns were pure evil!!!!!!!

Dont know what book to read next.:unsure:

[sanjan]

I am part way through Midge Ure's autobiograhy - If I was (got the part about Band Aid)

a bargain as it is hard back and I got it from Home Bargains for 99p (yes you read it right 99p) and I am a fan of his music.

[emap]

Currently reading "Creed" by James Herbert. Its the third time I have read it but I like a good scary story. I have a good collection of James Herbert, will prob read the rest soon.

[kathyhinsh]

I havent read any James Herbert or Stephen King books in ages!

[d.donoghue]

I am reading down came the rain by brooke shields.

[coco]

I got (by request) the Lemony Snicket set for Christmas they are chewing gum for the eyes but very readable - any one else looked at these ?

I did like the way the author introduces new words and then explains the meanings - a wonderful way of getting new vocabulary into a child !

L xx

[Jess85]

Currently reading "Creed" by James Herbert. Its the third time I have read it but I like a good scary story. I have a good collection of James Herbert, will prob read the rest soon.

Just a question - have you read a James Herbert story with the characters Katie Buckler and David Buckler? I think David dies. Anyways if so, that's my aunty and uncle lol they're friends :)

[Jess85]

I reccommend any of the Bubbles series by Sarah Strohmeyer, they're crime and girlie :)

[mum-to-nia]

Just started reading my xmas book that my mum got me, and loving it...... its Cecelia Ahern's if you could see me now . Took me a little while to get into it, but reading it every night now!

[mum-to-nia]

Just finished the cecilia ahern book, and was definatly as good as the others. Now onto "plain truth" by Jodi picoult, as i love her books too! :yes:

[bikemad]

Im starting Ugly-by Constance Briscoe tonight.

[Ninsi]

I started on Meredith Ann pierce's Firebringer serie yesterday :D

[Ninsi]

Just a question - have you read a James Herbert story with the characters Katie Buckler and David Buckler? I think David dies. Anyways if so, that's my aunty and uncle lol they're friends :)
That's quite cool (havent read the book) ;)

[angel1980]

Just finished 'The Icarus Girl' by Helen Oyeyemi, it was excellent. As was 'Eve Green' by Susan Fletcher. :yes:

[Tinkabell]

Just started rading Expeciting Emily by Clare Dowling. Only a few pages in at the moment, but seems a good read.

[kathyhinsh]

I gave up on my book, cos it was boring the pants off me!
I've now started The Little House, by Phillippa Gregory, & I cant put it down!

[sanjan]

I'm now rereading the hitchikers guide to the galaxy trilogy by Douglas Adams (hardback version with all 4 books in one) in my usual reading place - on book 1 at the moment (also use my second reading spot when the mood takes me which is a nice relaxing hot bubble bath :hysterica )

[kathyhinsh]

brilliant books, San :happy72:

[stokey]

An Outrageous Affair by Penny Vincenzi


quite 'descriptive' in parts :blusingan but totally unputdownable!!!!

[Bunny]

I'm reading "If You Could See Me Now" by Cecelia Aherne, bit strange so far, not as good as her first novel

[mum-to-nia]

bunny........... that took me a while to get into too...... but perservere as its a good book. Definatly not as good as ps i love you though!!

[trai]

bunny........... that took me a while to get into too...... but perservere as its a good book. Definatly not as good as ps i love you though!!

I agree it does get better but it is nowhere near as good as ps i love you..
It's worth reading though.

[kathyhinsh]

I'm now trying 2 get in2 'White Oleander' by Janet Fitch

[pie]

I'm now trying 2 get in2 'White Oleander' by Janet Fitch
I tried to read that too but just couldn't get into it.

[kathyhinsh]

just given up on it 2!
I'm going 2 try 'Tall Poppies' by Louise Bagshaw

[Ninsi]

I will be starting on "the wizard in the three" by Lloyd Alexander either tonight or tomoz, while waiting for my Dennis Jürgensen book to return to the library.

[Seren]

just finished The Kite Runner,really good would recomend it. read it for my book group

[trog]

The Pact by Jodi Picoult. Just finished My Sister's Keeper (same author) and got through many tissues....

[Ninsi]

Started on a Danish book series by dennis Jürgensen ;) it's quite a good and funny but also diffrent kind of fantasy writer.

[pattacake]

I am reading "If you could see me now" by Cecelia Ahern

[mum-to-nia]

Just finished the cecilia ahern book, and was definatly as good as the others. Now onto "plain truth" by Jodi picoult, as i love her books too! :yes:

Well plain truth was fab, just like jodi's other books. Need to go and find Salem falls now as havent read that one by her yet.

If you havent read any of jodi picoults books yet............... go and buy one!!!

[tracey2756]

Sharon Osbournes Book

[kathyhinsh]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/kathyhinsh/Smilies/read1.gif I'm reading 'Tall Poppies' by Louise Bagshawe, & I highly recommend it :happy72:
Certainly a lot better than the last few I've tried, & failed with! :cheesy:

[Jen]

I'm reading Harry Potter!!! I know, I'm a grown woman but I love these books.

Me too, read them all...nice to stay young though eh!!

[Jen]

Just read Torey Haydens 'Ghost child'...love her books.

[funkydorydawn]

I'm reading Two Women by Martina Cole

It's really good but a bit painful to read - lots of incest, rape, alcholism and basic abuse :unsure:

dawn
x

[kathyhinsh]

it is a gd book tho

[Tinkabell]

Im reading Amazin Grace cannot remember who it is by.

Is the Sharon Osbourne book interesting Tracey?

[Trinity]

As part of my Book Club we are reading Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It's about a student (the author) meeting up with his lecturer who is dying from a degenerating disease. I have only just started it and it is quite good at the moment.

[trog]

Just finished Can You Keep A Secret? by Sophie Kinsella. It was a bit Mills & Boon-y in places but was really quite funny and made me laugh in several places. Very identifiable-with (interesting use of the English language I think...)

[Jess85]

Sharon Osbournes Book


Ooh Tracey is it good? I got it to read from the library but never got time to read it cryingsmil I'm currently reading The Girls He Adored (very slowly)

[Jess85]

Trog - I loved that book! Thought it was really nice and really entertaining. Have recently got a couple of her others in the hope they are as good! :)

[Ninsi]

Atm I'm reading a work related book about how an infant sees/discovers/looks at the world and how he/she turns into a unique person.

[maddiesmum]

I am reading shadows of the wind at the moment. It is a really fascinating book and i would reccomend it to anybody

[sanjan]

finished HHGTG trilogy in 4 books - wanted to read mostly harmless but it seems someone borrowed it and never returned it so am on salmon of doubt by douglas adams

[Jess85]

Im now reading The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nightime

[trog]

Im now reading The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nightime

Very odd book, that... :unsure:

I've just finished Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult and am now reading a CSI novel for a bit of light reading before the next Jodi Picoult! I get so damn emotional with her books... http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/trog_1969/emotions/icon_rolleyes.gif

[ruthie]

I'm reading, Killing Helen, I bought it as I loved the title, my bitch of an ex boss was called Helen!! actually it's quite a good book.

[Bunny]

I'm halfway through reading The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse by Robert Rankin, very funny books, all about the murder of nursery rhyme characters

[trog]

I'm halfway through reading The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse by Robert Rankin, very funny books, all about the murder of nursery rhyme characters

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/trog_1969/emotions/smily1309.gif That sounds fantastic. I must get hold of a copy!

[DRWX]

I have just finished Niall Mackenzie's autobiography and now i'm reading Murray Walkers autobiography I hadn't read an autobipgraphy before Niall Mackenzies but i think i might try someone elses next.

[Trinity]

I have just finished Niall Mackenzie's autobiography and now i'm reading Murray Walkers autobiography I hadn't read an autobipgraphy before Niall Mackenzies but i think i might try someone elses next.

I bought the Niall McKenzie one for my dad along with the Steve Hislop one, he enjoyed them both but found the Steve Hislop one quite inspirational. His favourite was Joey Dunlop's!

I have just finished Tuesdays with Morrie for oour Book Club, I can't decide if I enjoyed or not. It was written by the same guy who wrote Five People You Meet in Heaven.....Mitch somebody and it was about him and him meeting his old university lecturer, who was dying from disease called ALS (Stephen Hawkings has this). It was an ok read but it just didn't grasp me.

[DRWX]

RIP Joey Dunlop you were a road racing god

[Trinity]

RIP Joey Dunlop you were a road racing god

Wasn't he just - never had the pleasure of seeing him race in Isle of Man though my dad has a few times. He was just a lovely bloke as well as being King of the Road!

[DRWX]

I met him once at the TT he was really down to earth and couldn't believe people let him go racing and paid him for it. Sorry to digress but i am sure he is sadly missed very year on the island and evrywhere else.

[bikemad]

I have just finished Niall Mackenzie's autobiography and now i'm reading Murray Walkers autobiography I hadn't read an autobipgraphy before Niall Mackenzies but i think i might try someone elses next.

Dp has got Murray Walkers.See if you can get hold of Rossi's biography-looks a cracker of a book-dp got it but not read it yet.

[WriterMum]

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (for probably the sixth or seventh time, LOL!).

[bikemad]

Im reading Jodi Picoult The Tenth Circle.

[myname]

I am rereading Terry Pratchett's 'The Fifth Elephant'. His books always make me smile when I need some escapism.

[bikemad]

Im reading Dont Ever Tell by Kathy OBeirne-about someone who was in the Magdalen Laundries/homes.

[angel1980]

I'm reading, Hungry Ghosts by Debbie Taylor, it's really good.

Also I recommend 26A by Diana Evans, and The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi.

[trog]

I'm reading The Undomestic Goddess from the library. Very funny book

[Bunny]

I'm reading The Undomestic Goddess from the library. Very funny book

I loved that book, was so funny

Right now I'm reading 'Pink for a Girl' by Isla McGuckin, it's all about one womans ttc journey, so far it's very emotional (thanks for sending this book to me Toni)

[englishrose]

I'm reading Steven King's "The Dark Tower", a fantasy series. A bit hard to read but quite good :D
I have just finished the series - i read all of the books back to back. wow what a series

[Jess85]

I just started Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl by Tracy Quan - looking good so far!

[trai]

Im reading Jodi Picoult The Tenth Circle.

Was this any good? Em would you reccomend it? Thanks

[Trinity]

I have just started reading The Kiterunner by an author whose name I can't remember - I belong to a book group within our toddler group and this is our chosen title for this month.

Anyone read it and anyone recommend something a bit lighthearted for our next book and the past two plus this one have had some weighty issues and it would be nice for a change?

[Jess85]

Well, finished the Call Girl one which had a disappointing ending, then picked up Undomestic Goddess and couldn't put it down! Was fab loved it! Now I'm reading P.S I Love You

[angel1980]

I'm reading The Pact by Jodi Picoult

[Jess85]

Am now reading Three In a Bed by Carmen Reid

[smirnoff]

just starting:
The intimate adventures of a london call girl by belle de jour!!!!
Looks fab.. love the first sentence...
"The first thing you should know about me is that I'm a whore"

[Jess85]

I'm currently reading 'Sickened' The True Story of a Lost Childhood by Julie Gregory'. Julie Gregory tells her story of her mother who suffers from Munchausen by Proxy (sp?) where her mum gets 'kicks' out of getting Julie tested for lots of different illnesses and stuff. pretty harrowing stuff, but is fascinating as it is a true story and I'd never heard of the issue before

[MrTempleDene]

Just finished "The Island of the Day Before" by Umberto Eco

He doesn't make it easy to read his books though, found bits of it quite heavy going.

[lisa1980]

I'm currently reading 'Sickened' The True Story of a Lost Childhood by Julie Gregory'. Julie Gregory tells her story of her mother who suffers from Munchausen by Proxy (sp?) where her mum gets 'kicks' out of getting Julie tested for lots of different illnesses and stuff. pretty harrowing stuff, but is fascinating as it is a true story and I'd never heard of the issue before

thats a good book very disturbing but you cant put it down

im just about to read "Blood brother" scott peterson's sister on why she thinks her brother is guilty, scott petersons is currently on death row for mudering his pregnant wife at christmas 2002

[trog]

Much less intellectually, 'Shopaholic & Sister' :cheesy:

[lonely]

just finished reading stephen kings cell - makes u think twice about mobile phones

[Jess85]

I've always wanted to read Stephen King but then I look at it and think... not today! I have just requested a swap on RISI for the Shining and as I have seen the film, maybe I'll actually read it! I hope so anyway, as I love horrors etc!

[trog]

Oh, The Shining - the book was soooooo much better than the film!! You'll love it!!

[Jess85]

Yay! Thanks for that Trog looking forward to reading it even more now xxx

[Jess85]

Got an email to confirm The Shining has been sent:happy72:

I finished Julie Gregory last night, but have to say it was a book I could put down. I was horrified by what she said and would like to know what happened to her mother.

I started Public Confessions of a Middle Aged Woman - Sue Townsend. Love her Adrian Mole's so seeing what this is like!

[Jess85]

Well I sort of gave up in a way with Public Confessions... it's a collection of articles that she wrote for Sainsburys magazine over the years, so it's a dip in and out book. I started on the Bitch Goddess Notebook last night - loving it! Seems quite a dark story though. Anyone read this??

[smirnoff]

no babe.. still reading my filthy book!

[Jess85]

:laugh: did you buy it or is it from a library?

[sanjan]

I am part way through Bono on Bono at the moment - reading in my usual places

[Jess85]

I started Bubbles A Broad by Sarah Strohmeyer (managed to buy it off eBay as I can't find any anywhere else!:party05:
Am enjoying it very much, but I knew I would lol

[Jess85]

I seem to be only one reading on here atm! Lol

Started Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella yesterday

[Ninsi]

I've just finished the first three books in Anne Mcaffreys "Pern" serie. I will have to borrow the rest on the library when i get home ;)

[lisashaw]

I am readin the Christiopher Reeve Biography Stil me, its FAB!

[Netty]

I'm abouthalf way through the Barbara Erskine novel "Whispers in the Sand" kindly provided by Kathy.

Will send it on to someone else when I finish it ...

[Jess85]

I started IT by Stephen King last night. Have high hopes of it, have heard about the book and film but never read it or seen it

[ruthie]

Almost finished The Enemy by Lee Child, have enjoyed it. I hate getting to the end of a good book.

[angel1980]

I'm reading 'Unstolen' by Wendy Jean.

[Al1x]

I'm reading the new Harry Potter! juat about half way through... I love the Harry Potter books - so much better than the films!

[MrTempleDene]

I've just finished the first three books in Anne Mcaffreys "Pern" serie. I will have to borrow the rest on the library when i get home ;)

Oh I loved those books, I also remember reading Ursula Le Guin when I was younger and really enjoying them!

[Trinity]

Waiting for my copy of The Catcher in Rye to be delivered as this is the classic choice for my book-group. It maybe a classic but I haven't read it but apparently this is the book that inspired the guy (sorry can't remember his name, on the tip of my tongue) to shoot John Lennon - not sure if it is going to be a good read or not!!:smiley-fa

[wkdfraggle]

Have just bought Mums@home today! A story about mums who use a parenting forum! :laugh:

Simone
xxx

[TopKat]

Reading Captain Correlli's mandolin............
Saw the film first....Did buy the book ages ago but it hs just sat on the shelf. Been re-reading the Harry Potter books in order so that took me sometime first!

[bikemad]

Betrayed by Lyndsey Harris.

[curlybird]

I'm reading The Godfather and absolutely loving it. Not seen the film yet but I'm looking forward to watching it now that i know how good the book is.

[stokey]

TULLY by Paullina Simons.


unlike any book i've ever read before, can't wait to finish it.

[TopKat]

I'm reading The Godfather and absolutely loving it. Not seen the film yet but I'm looking forward to watching it now that i know how good the book is.

Good book, EXCELLENT film!

[moomin]

Reading 'Wicked' by Jilly Cooper.
Not bad, but a lot of characters to get your head around

[curlybird]

Good book, EXCELLENT film!
My brother has just lent me the box set of all 3 dvd's so gonna try and watch them soon hopefully.... Just got one more chapter to read of the book now... don't want it to end.

[Furbee]

reading a book on murderous women. people like lizzie borden, myra hindley, that kinda thing. love my true crime. plus getting a few ideas for dp if he doesnt get his act together!!!

[Shiraz]

reading a book on murderous women. people like lizzie borden, myra hindley, that kinda thing. love my true crime. plus getting a few ideas for dp if he doesnt get his act together!!!

Oooh furbee which book is that! I love these too! ..

Was thinking fo treating myself too a few new nooks next time i have some spare cash!

[sanjan]

at the moment rereading

Rose Madder by Stephen King

it is not like his usual stories

[sanjan]

I started IT by Stephen King last night. Have high hopes of it, have heard about the book and film but never read it or seen it

how is it going?

I've got and read that and it is better then the film though that was good it missed a lot of the story
tim curry was brilliantly cast

[Netty]

Not reading anything at the moment.

Shiraz - do you want to try "Whispers in the Sand" by Barbara Erskine? I'll swap it for a cat .....

[MrTempleDene]

Currently ploughing through the collected works of John Wyndham which I picked up for 50p

Taken most of the last 4 days but I've just got one story left, Midwich Cuckoos.

[Jen]

Been reading Torey Hayden's books
reading 'Somebody else's Kids at the moment. Just love her books.

[sanjan]

finished rose madder

and have decided to revisit

stephen king's it

[lisashaw]

finished reading hte Christipher Reeve Autobiography, was quite good, now reading a book called swallowing grandma which is very funny, cant remember author sorry!!

[Jen]

finished rose madder

and have decided to revisit

stephen king's it

That book/film freaks me out...can't stand clowns

[bikemad]

Salems Falls by Jodi Picoult-mil lent me it.

[stokey]

well suprise spruprise i read chick lit,

so' i'm reading

sophie kinsella,daydreams of a shopoholic, very heavy reading :unsure:

[Ravenfire]

Dont think Ive read that one Stokey! I like Sophie Kinsella.

[TopKat]

Just finished Charlie and the Chocolate factory....hadn't read it since primary school and thought I'd go through it before reading it to the kids!

[Bunny]

Destinations by Sheila O'Flanagan

[mrsmop]

l am reading, gardens of delight by erica james.
l also like kathy kelly books.

[Daffs]

I'm reading trash Silhouettes passed on from my MIL - I'm a sucker for a romance :D

[bikemad]

Handstands in the dark by Janey Godley.

[Seren]

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver for my reading group. very heavy and i don't really like it yet

[Furbee]

im reading Bette and Joan; The Divine Fuede. all about bette davis and joan crawford and their dislike of each other. its quite interesting. like to know what goes on in the lives of the rich and famous.
also, as its not bias to one actress, you get to see what they were both like. warts and all!!!

[MrTempleDene]

I've just finished The Traveller by John Twelve Hawks

excellent book with some interesting social commentary about our surveilance society woven into a tense thriller with a fascinating, almost sci-fi or mystical genre involving "out of body" "travellers"!

[stokey]

shopoholic abroad - -sophie kinsella

[Ellie]

Finally got around to finishing the Da Vinci Code, now onto Angels and Demons - wish I had more time to read these days!

[Amandax]

LOve Dan Browns books got the rest Ellie if u want to borrow them when ur finished Angels n Demons:happy72:

[kimbos]

Currently reading a brilliant book called The Island - Victoria Hislop which is set on the old leper colony island of Spinalonga in Crete. Picked it up and realised it was all about this island and the village across the water called Plaka which I stayed at on holiday about 6 years ago. Great read

[Girlzmum]

I'm reading The Sunday Book Club, it's a collection of short stories from UK female novelists that's been put together to raise money for Breast Cancer research.

[bikemad]

Currently reading a brilliant book called The Island - Victoria Hislop which is set on the old leper colony island of Spinalonga in Crete. Picked it up and realised it was all about this island and the village across the water called Plaka which I stayed at on holiday about 6 years ago. Great read


Saw that in the shop n wondered if it was any good.

[kimbos]

Well recommended here but I'll have to let you know for sure once finished :)

[smnth1969]

I am reading The Dark by James Herbert, but as it got a bit too scary last night I swapped over to my other current read 'A Spanish Lover' by Joanna Trollope.

I am reading books that I have read already because I've run out of new books to read and I havent seen anything on the shelves I fancied!

So any recommendations would be great!

Sx

[pinkie]

my fabulous divorce by Clare dowling (Ithink), a good read!

[bikemad]

Well recommended here but I'll have to let you know for sure once finished :)

:happy72: Please do if its good il buy it.

[tillykins]

Housewife Down by Alison Penton Harper
I only picked it up cos I liked the title, its good so far though

[mum-to-nia]

another jodi picoult book as i love them all!!!! This time im on perfect match and almost finished. Well worth reading all her books :yes:

[Jess85]

I just finished reading Shopaholic Abroad (love Sophie Kinsella) and I was about to start My Sister's Keeper when I decided that I didn't want to read a sad book and could do with a uplifting book, so might go on to the next Shopaholic book!

[smnth1969]

Bought a bunch of books yesterday at Ottakars as they had a whole section of 'Try me for 99p' so I bought several of those and then some others that were half price or £2.99, etc.

I bought:

The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
The Miniature Man, R Muir
The English Harem, Anthony McCarten
A Life's Music, Andrei Makine
The Sweet Forever, George P Pelecanos
Tennyson's Gift, Lynne Truss
Going Loco, Lynne Truss

and the one I started reading last night 'Medium' by Allison DuBois

[Jen]

Torey Haydens 'Beautiful Child'

[smnth1969]

I finished 'Medium'. Was kind of disappointed to be honest.

Am now reading another book I bought this weekend which was £1 which is about the Kabbalah (not the Madonna version but the ancient religion). So far its very interesting!

S x

[bikemad]

Im reading Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult