Strictly Books

Sob Im having to clear out books & its so hard to let them go!! My OH complaining books all over the place in Read pile, to read pile & more books being ordered!! I have made an ultimation no way Jose Are my Shardlake books going!! All my books are in beautiful condition & weirdly some of them I mourn their passing!! Some I have re-read & still enjoyed. Ive given some to the TWG thou 70+ age group won't wish Twilight series or The Host again by Stephanie Meyer a fabulous sci-fi alien book!! s or my murder books or Jo Jo Moyles. .Anyone else have a book mountain & not wishing to get rid of them?? Its so hard yet my OH's books I mm show no mercy too

Sax

saxonsiren wrote:Also just been given hardback THICK copy of JK Rowlings Casual Vacancy!! Im unsure if I can think its not HP.My friend did enjoy it!! Trying to ask her to review it here!! Shes a little shy & worried re not writing a sensible review! Advised I managed(I think!) to review books & no-one had rebuked etc on here!! So hoping for new member!!

I'm sure I'm not the only one here who'd be very interested in her review - please go for it Sax's friend, all thoughts appreciated on here!
I picked up the Casual Vacancy in Waterstones the other day, walked around with it... and then put it down again. Just not sure if I like the idea of an adult Rowling book (same way as I can't bear the thought of a non-Shardlake Sansom book)

Jingle I felt the same way re a non-shardlake book!! I kept looking at Winter In Madrid thinking I won't enjoy it however I DID!! Totally different era helped & very well written!! I do recomend it part of reason why I pre ordered Dominions!! oops forgot advise OH another book!!! JK Rowling I shall read & see!!!

Sax

Sax - I'm half way through Life, Death & Vanilla Slices and can't put it down. What a brilliant writer Jenny Eclair is.

Good to hear Sid Im torn re choosing it for the book club!! Apparently her other books are equally good!!
Its great when you have a book that you cannot put down

Sax

Oooh I hope you do choose it Sax! Any excuse to buy it! I know exactly what you mean re book mountain, I am same. Can't bear to get rid of books but really am running out of space!

I noticed Lucielle you have reviewed The Poison Tree!! I haven't peeped as its one of my library books this month!! Then I can read your review & add mine!! Ive read Sals partners book!!! Very thought provoking!!!

Sax

Bob was on the One show!!!! purrrrfect cat.The book is out A street cat named Bob!!! A definate read for me!!!
What a wonderful character. Bob has & his friend too!! Bob did a high five

Sax

saxonsiren wrote:I noticed Lucielle you have reviewed The Poison Tree!! I haven't peeped as its one of my library books this month!! Then I can read your review & add mine!!

Yes, I have and I look forward to reading yours as and when. I do recommend it btw. Happy reading.

I've just finished a rather special book called Memoirs Of An Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green. It's about a young boy called Max, who shows signs of autism. He creates an imaginary friend called Budo to help him make sense of the world. The two are devoted to each other and need each other more than ever. Written from Budo's perspective, I found this book totally original and charming and funny and powerful and heart-breaking. One of my favourite reads this year:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0751547875/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

Thanks Sid I shall have a peep at this

Sax

Me too, your recommendations always turn out to be good'uns Sid

Hows the bookclub getting on with Night Circus? Afraid I haven't had time to read it yet.

I'm half way through Night Circus- loving it but keep falling asleep!! I think Sid has read it before, so I'm looking forward to hearing his views too!

Im half way through Night Circus an intense book & Ive been tired this week!!! Should be done before end read for Lucielle to reveal her book choice!!!

Sax

Im having a little trouble now 3/4 way through Night Circus & Im losing the plot a little!! Have to keep re reading last few pages where I left to settle again into book.

Sax

Joy of joys I have internet again!

Just wanted to pop in and say thanks to Sax for her review of the OH´s book, it was great, and put his mind at ease! (He thinks I´m being biased when I tell him it´s great!).
Being very rubbish at the book club I´m afriad, just got no spare cash for new books, but I did get a fabulous recipe book for my birthday, lots of introductory reading, it´s by Claudia Roden and called The Food of Spain. I learnt so much about the history of Spain!

Welcome back you have been missed!!!!

Sax

Belated Happy Birthday Sals!!! Hope you had a lovely day!!! Its very wet here &dark dark evenings!! Glad your OH thought review was ok!!! Forgot to add naughty step book soon on route plus the WW1 book

Sax

Just to give everyone the heads up I've posted my Night Circus review-looking forward to hearing what others thought of it....

Next book choice is still under consideration. Will let you know before the end of the month.

Ive posted my review too!!!

Sax

Sorry guys, I'll be late with my review - hectic month at work, too shattered to do anything but doze in front of the TV. I promise not to peek!

jingle wrote:Sorry guys, I'll be late with my review - hectic month at work, too shattered to do anything but doze in front of the TV. I promise not to peek!

I'm in good company then. Am only a couple of chapters in but shall endeavour to meet end of month deadline.

Thats ok Jingle we all get busy!!! Be great to read your review no matter when posted!
Im sure in December when Lucielle advises her choice we will all be a little more busier!!! As that dreaded Christmas presents/tree/food shopping starts!! & the fight with the turkey!!! off topic but I loved that scene in the boxing ring woman v turkey in a christmas advert Ive got 5 books stocked up already!!! Not sure when to start!!

Sax

Finished reading Deity by Steven Dunne the other day. If crime thrillers are your bag, then this'll be right up your street. It's actually the 3rd book in The Brook Chronicles - though it works perfectly well as a stand alone (I haven't read the first two books in the series myself).

There are two crimes under inve$tigation - the disappearance of four college students and the murder of vagrants who are missing their internal organs when discovered. The plotlines run side by side and eventually converge with plenty of twists along the way. The writing is incisive, the atmosphere is chilling and the damaged but quirky DI Brook makes for a fascinating central character:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deity-Steven-Dunne/dp/0755383680/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top