Any book a holics on here

katknapp
katknapp Member Posts: 709
edited 24. Feb 2011, 15:39 in Community Chit-chat archive
i am an absolute book reading demon!!! i love history and also fantasy, but will read anything in between when desparate have even read menu's lol,what genre does everyone else read?And any good book suggestions! lets start a book club i'll bring the wine.... :smile:
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    just come across val mc dermid loving her books but will read anything with words in if it good will read it more than once. dick frances books have read each at least twice. michel connaly is another good read my biggest treat is to go out and get loads of books in (mainly when going to be football on )
    val
  • coco67
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i go through phases where i can read for britain or dont touch a book for weeks

    i like real life,history, war, alsorts realy
  • katknapp
    katknapp Member Posts: 709
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    im exactly the same val i have a stack of books ready when footall starts! my favourite authors are terry pratcheet,robin hobbs,phillippa gregory,alison wier,raymond feist ,cant beat terry pratchett when you are feeling fed up :smile:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm a book-a-holic, though at the moment I'm trying to read Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and I'm not getting on with it. Anyone read it, is it likely to pick up?

    Just read Company of Liars by Karen Maitland, excellent book and it was a surprise ending which I never expected.
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I love books have lots of them. I struggle sometimes because of the brain fog, but reading takes my mind off the pain.

    I love lots of authors. Just read The wrong sort of wife by Elise Chidley. Also Call me madam by Dawn Annandale, which was interesting, its a true story.

    Love Karin Slaughter, Sophie Kinsella and loads of others.
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Another very readable book is The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran :grin:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • CarlyF
    CarlyF Member Posts: 76
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't read very much, I tend only to read during our holidays in France - since I can't understand the TV! My OH recommends books to me, here's my small selection:

    If This Is a Man - Primo Levi
    If This Is a Man (Italian title: Se questo è un uomo; United States title Survival in Auschwitz) is a work by the Italian writer, Primo Levi, describing his 11 months—from February 21, 1944 until liberation on January 27, 1945—in the German concentration camp at Auschwitz in Poland, during the Second World War. The book is described as a memoir, but it goes beyond mere recollection by seeking to consider in narrative form the human condition in all its extremes.[1]

    There are sequels to this book, which are also really good read.

    His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
    His Dark Materials is a trilogy of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman comprising Northern Lights (1995, published as The Golden Compass in North America), The Subtle Knife (1997), and The Amber Spyglass (2000). It follows the coming-of-age of two children, Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they wander through a series of parallel universes against a backdrop of epic events

    Great fantasy book - you may have seen the movie for the first part of the trilogy but its nothing compared to the actual book.

    I've also read the collection of Harry Potter books, really got into them, 30 and no kids... where's my excuse?! :D
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I used to love reading but think I have permanent brain fog now... Lol
    I just cannot concentrate long enough.. I have trouble coping with this lot on here :shock: :lol:
    Used to love James Herbert and Stephen King..

    Now I'm reduced to enjoying mi music, movies and series etc, haha...
    :grin:
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  • katknapp
    katknapp Member Posts: 709
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I love His dark materials Carly,you might enjoy Sabriel by Garth Nix great trilogy,i love fantasy from harry potter to lord of the rings they take you out of yourselve,it drives my hubby mad though as hes the postman and has to deliver them :lol:
  • katknapp
    katknapp Member Posts: 709
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i watch a lot of films too Tony mainly sci-fi fantasy lol,ive never read stephen king i think i was put off when i watched Carrie from behind a cushion scared the hell out of me and dont get me started on the The birds by alfred hitchcock completely freaked me out lol
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I adore anything from the great Terry Pratchett and can quite happily lose myself in the Disc world for hours! guaranteed to make you chuckle!
    Poppy X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • katknapp
    katknapp Member Posts: 709
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    you cant beat a Terry Pratchett with Granny Weatherwax in it Poppy!!x
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Totally agree, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are my favourite double act ever!! Poppy X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have a library in my dining room lol..

    I love reading..
    I used to read a lot of true life stories but i found them quite disturbing..
    Then i switched to crime.. I have a huge collection of James patterson, karin slaughter, and patricia cornwell...
    I also love harry potter and the Twilight saga..
    Twilight made me fall in love all over again lol...
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i can see i am going to be one of those old ladies who have piles of books all over the place i get some out to send to charity shop the decide to read them one more time and they never go must sort my self out but do love a good book there a pile by bed bookcase full and pile by side of coffee table it not good enough must be strong and part with some :sad:
    val
  • need me bed
    need me bed Member Posts: 103
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooooh I'm a total bookworm... i usually have several on the go at once!! I'm nearing the end of Ozzy Osborne's biography, Wow what an incredible life that man has led, I've also read Sharon's book too, The other book i'm reading (lunchtime at work) Is American Psycho, I'm only in the middle of the 1st chapter so too early to tell what it's going to be like.

    I have a house full of books, well about 3 medium bookcases full (some shelves double layered) and plenty piling up on the floor!! I loved the Twilight Saga (team Jacob for those in the know) I haven't read Harry Potter nor seen the films. I didnt like the Stig Larsson book's. I just don't understand his style of writing and it bored me rigid by chapter 3 of the girl with the dragon tattoo i'd given up. I also tried the girl who played with fire and didn't like that either.... I've also read a few Val McDermid books that were ok.
    I'm really liking Michael Slade and the special x series. I absolutely love Lee Child, MMM Jack Reacher .. now there's a real man!! :lol:

    I'm also a mad film buff, I sat and watched all three Transporter movies, Back to the future, and Mr Nice (Howard Marks) yesterday. This morning I watched Adulthood, which was the sequel to Kidulthood, both very good, Directed by Noel Clarke (who was rose's boyfriend in the new Dr Who when it started)

    Is there a film group that I haven't found yet???

    xx
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi NMB.. I started a movie type thread way back yonder.. I have a dvd collection in Vals cafe but it's been that long it's probably covered in dust, sorry Val, lol..
    I will try find the thread tonight when I'm on the pc, it's easier than using the mobile like I am now..
    Noel Clark also played (I think his name was Gary) Gary's son on Aufweidersein Pet... Gary was the one with the spikey hair.. Can't remember the actors name but he sadly died...
    :grin:
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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    need me bed wrote:
    Ooooh I'm a total bookworm..................... I didnt like the Stig Larsson book's. I just don't understand his style of writing and it bored me rigid by chapter 3 of the girl with the dragon tattoo i'd given up. I also tried the girl who played with fire and didn't like that either....
    xx


    Hi NMB,

    I'm so glad you think the same as me about the Stig Larsson books - do you think something's lost in translation, I shall give up too now.

    I also like the Jack Reacher series.
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • need me bed
    need me bed Member Posts: 103
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tjt6768 wrote:
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    Noel Clark also played (I think his name was Gary) Gary's son on Aufweidersein Pet... Gary was the one with the spikey hair.. Can't remember the actors name but he sadly died...
    :grin:


    Yes he was, but his dad was Wayne, (played by Gary Holt) close but no cigar my fiend !/2 point only for that... I'll look out for the DVD's next time i got to Val's If i remember i'll bring some stuff to clean them up a bit too...
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm bloody useless with names Bob... :shock: :lol::wink:
    I knew there was a Gary involved somewhere along the line.. Haha.

    If you wanna rent any DVDs from Vals you will need some photo i.d just so you know... Lol
    :grin:
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tjt6768 wrote:
    I'm bloody useless with names Bob... :shock: :lol::wink:
    I knew there was a Gary involved somewhere along the line.. Haha.

    If you wanna rent any DVDs from Vals you will need some photo i.d just so you know... Lol
    :grin:
    photo id this lot they just stick them in there mac pockets but they usually return them a few months later when the spring cleaning talking of that whos turn 4 gents have look see if pink mac still there but do not go in pockets what ever you do
    val
  • katie5
    katie5 Member Posts: 242
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh great a book club - please let me join!

    i too will read anything - I'm reading the white queen by philippa gregory at the moment which I'm enjoying but its not one of her best.

    read the girl with the dragon tattoo - enjoyed it as i love a thriller but not keen on the abuse bit so don't fancy reading the next two - has anyone read them - is there alot of abuse in them or just good thrillers?

    Katie :smile:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    katie5 wrote:
    Oh great a book club - please let me join!

    i too will read anything - I'm reading the white queen by philippa gregory at the moment which I'm enjoying but its not one of her best.

    read the girl with the dragon tattoo - enjoyed it as i love a thriller but not keen on the abuse bit so don't fancy reading the next two - has anyone read them - is there alot of abuse in them or just good thrillers?

    Katie :smile:


    I've not read them Katie but I've read alot of Philippa Gregory - The Other Boleyn Girl is good.
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • katknapp
    katknapp Member Posts: 709
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've not read them Katie but I've read alot of Philippa Gregory - The Other Boleyn Girl is good.

    The other Boleyn girl is a brilliant read, The film not so good!
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    tjt6768 wrote:
    I'm bloody useless with names Bob... :shock: :lol::wink:
    I knew there was a Gary involved somewhere along the line.. Haha.

    If you wanna rent any DVDs from Vals you will need some photo i.d just so you know... Lol
    :grin:
    photo id this lot they just stick them in there mac pockets but they usually return them a few months later when the spring cleaning talking of that whos turn 4 gents have look see if pink mac still there but do not go in pockets what ever you do


    Suppose I had better go in and clean up eh? God only knows what I will find, I may need therapy afterwards... :shock: :eek: :shock: :lol:
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    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP

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