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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well this is my last few days (Wednesday my last!) before heading off on my Xmas holiday! I have a few books on my Kindle to read and my MP3 has a cool playlist on it. Clothes nearly all sorted! Just a few things to do including:-
    WISHING ALL BOOK CLUB MEMBERS A VERY MERRY & (AS CAN BE) PAIN FREE CHRISTMAS!!

    And look forward to carrying on The Book Club in 2013 with all you wonderful book worms!! :)
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oooh Me too Legs :oops:

    Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

    Now this was NOT my type of book and I wouldn't have chosen it myself, but thanks to the 'book club' I have read and enjoyed something I would have missed out on :D

    I agree with legs it is a 'fairy tale' about a, sadly, childless couple who go to Alaska and meet a fairytale child there. It i a story of a woman's gradual acceptance of that sad fact.

    It was a beautiful story; unusual, sad and happy, well written, enchanting and I am very glad it was suggested as book of the month.

    I give it a 4****

    love

    Toni xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Amanda, I hope that you have a great holiday.


    I am behind with Novembers and Decembers book of the month due to flaring. I apologise and hope to catch up soon.

    Toni, I have just finished reading the Nicci French book with the stalker, I enjoyed it. Just started reading another book of hers.

    Wendy, I saw and advert last night for a film starring Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher. I assume it is based on the Lee Childs books?

    Hope all are well and keeping warm.
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Finished Blackberry Wine last night. Off to collect The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Greggory this morning. I ordered the first Jack Reacher too so that should arrive soon.
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just ordered November, December and January's book of the month. Will be having a massive reading session. We are going away in Jan to the French Alps with friends, hubby and son ski and I laze around reading :D The Snow Child sounds the perfect book to read whilst away :D
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The kingmakers daughter now that is a book I would enjoy reading.


    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooooh Suzy, I think the snow child would be fab to read in the Alps. :mrgreen:

    Hope you soon feel a bit better.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Historical book Elizabeth?

    I hope Santa brings it to you - you have been good this year I think? :wink:

    The snow child will be perfect to read there Suzy.....snowy and atmospheric!

    love

    Toni xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Who's idea was Blackberry wine?

    I am LOVING it and want to go and live in France :wink:

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I love history Toni, especially all the little details and facts but the fictional books tend to be a bit' economical with the truth'.

    Sadly I never have time to read as much as I'd like.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • beansprouts
    beansprouts Member Posts: 4
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    For those of you who manage to download a book you didn't want on kindle, which is so easily done, you can return any book within 7 days.
    Just click on manage your kindle, click the action tab for the book and select return for refund- once you're refunded you won't be able to access the book anymore.
    Hope his helps.

    :D
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:
    Who's idea was Blackberry wine?

    I am LOVING it and want to go and live in France :wink:

    Love

    Toni xxx
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    Mine, glad you're enjoying it Toni ......on reflection it was probably more of a summer read by eh-o we'll just have to pretend. :oops:

    Luv,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Legs - I am 68% through it and slowing down I don't want to finish it :(

    Great book :D

    Elizabeth like you I wish I had more time to read.....one day eh? :wink:

    Beansprouts - what excellent advice. I for one may need to remember that - I have clicked by mistake myself.

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My 3 books have arrived, so I am set for a good read. :D

    Just finished Beneath the skin by Nicci French

    It is about 3 women and a killer who chooses them. Kept me guessing although I did have a fairly good idea. An enjoyable read.

    ***
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just in time for Christmas Suzy!

    I just finished The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory

    It is a historical fiction during the Cousin's War (War of the roses)It is about Anne Neville the daughter of The Earl of Warwick. He was a plotter who was instrumental in getting Edward onto the throne. He used his two daughters as pawns in his power games. Anne ended up married to King Richard the Third. This is th ethird book around this period and reading about it from yet another angle gives a different view as to who were the heroes or villains.

    I enjoyed it. so ****
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for telling us about the books Suzy - you are going to be very busy
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    frogmella that book sounded good :) Glad you enjoyed it.

    I am still reading Blackberry wine Legs' suggestion and am really really slowing down as I dont want to finish it :oops:

    love

    Toni xxx k030.gif
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Toni, you talked so enthusiastically about Blackberry Wine that I have started to read it, am half way and enjoying it. I am suprised as it isn't a book I would normally pick, I don't like overly descriptive narratives.

    I was going to save the books for my holiday. Oh well, have to buy more now :wink::lol:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nor me Suzy so not my kind of book. I loved it so much I want to emigrate!!! Want to buy more of hers but even on kindle they are so pricey!!

    Can you remember who suggested
    Shatter by Michael Robotham?? I am reading it and it's good!


    love

    Toni xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have finished Blackberry wine and enjoyed it.

    I suggested Shatter Toni, glad you are enjoying it. :D
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a feeling it might have been you suzy - our tastes are very similar :wink:

    Glad you enjoyed Blackberry wine - I wanted to read more of hers, but they are not cheap even on kindle!!

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just to say that although Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris is a lovely read I have read others by her. Chocolat was excellent, Five Quarters of the Orange ok and Lollipop Shoes (Chocolat 2) was disappointing. I began to find them quite similar and I got tired of her formula although I had a good gap between books by her.

    I would hate you to waste money. :shock:

    Happy reading book dwellers :D

    Luv,
    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
    Thanks for the tip Legs.

    Toni, yes our tastes are similar, which is why when you said Blackberry wine was good, I gave it a try.

    I have enjoyed the book club, its really interesting reading books you wouldn't have tried otherwise.

    Thank you everyone.
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Anyone managed to do any reading?

    I have started a new book, but not got very far. Looking for books to take on my holiday and trying to persuade hubby I need a kindle :wink:
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I got 'lady of the rivers' by Philippa Gregory for Christmas. If I put it next to my bed I might find time to pick it up in the middle of the night when I can't sleep.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I totally agree with you Suzygirl - no way would I have read some great books thanks to other users on here.

    Hope your new book helps if you do find yourself struggling to sleep Elizabeth.

    Oh and Suzy yes you do really really need a kindle :wink:

    love

    Toni xxx

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