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  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have just downloaded The Secret keeper as well Toni. Have built up quite a collection for my holiday :D Still looking for more though, can never have enough!

    Still haven't got round to July's botm though, been reading other things. Oops!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    suzygirl wrote:
    I have just downloaded The Secret keeper as well Toni. Have built up quite a collection for my holiday :D Still looking for more though, can never have enough!

    I am enjoying this one Suzygirl - l think you will too.

    Still haven't got round to July's botm though, been reading other things. Oops!

    Knowing you you'll suss it straight away :wink:

    Now Amanda - August's BOTM eh? Mmmmmm.....I go away on 2nd so it will be extra holiday reading for me too :)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:
    Reading maybe Amanda?? :lol:

    I have almost finished Blink of an Eye a quick read I think.

    Also got an audio book n the go for when I am 'busy' :wink:The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

    Love

    Toni xxx

    I'll be interested to see what you think of The Secret Keeper Toni as it's on my wish list. (Would you mind sending my love and a cuppa to Cris when you're next in contact please?)

    Love,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Maybe an uplifting book for Book of The Month for August would be good if some of you guys are going on hols? :) We have read a lot of serious and murder books lately!!
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nearly finished 'Guess Who I Pulled Last Night' review to follow!!
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a look for some more "uplifting" books that are cheap on kindle and that I can get from library and failed!! I did try though!

    I just finished Kiss me first by Lottie Moggach

    This book had a novel premise - Leila is a geeky teenager - likes playing world of warcraft etc - who is very naive and innocent. She joins an internet forum set up for debate and is approached by the founder, Adrian, to undertake a special project. Essentially Tess is a 30 something manic depressive who wants to commit suicide but without upsetting all her friends and family. So the plan is that she pretends to emigrate leaving Leila to impersonate her online.
    Obviously it all goes pear shaped.
    I quite enjoyed it. Didn't absolutely grip me so *** I think.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Am reading Cooking with Fernet Branka by James Hamilton

    at the moment - very different...

    and was considering reading What to do when someone dies by Nikki French

    Not as scary as a normal Nikki French...has anyone else read it? Would it be an idea for August's BOTM??

    Frogmella - that book looked interesting...... :wink:

    Legs I will pass on your cuppa and love to Cris this very evening ;)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    [quote="frogmorton"

    and was considering reading What to do when someone dies by Nikki French

    Not as scary as a normal Nikki French...has anyone else read it? Would it be an idea for August's BOTM??



    Not impressed to realise I saw t on telly called 'without you' a bit back so shan't bother :(
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was wondering seeing a few of you are going on your holly-wogs if for August's Book Of The Month we have a free-pass where you get to read whatever book you fancy and review it so there would be a good selection of different book reviews for everyone to see.
    What do you all think?.....
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Probably wise actually Amanda....

    I am off next Friday :shock: done no packing yet :?

    Legs Cris sends love and cuppa back at you :)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well the book I had in mind of reading for my Book Of The Month arrived quicker than I thought it would it arrived this morning so I'm going to finish the book I'm reading at the moment and then start my Book Of The Month 'Philadelphia' by Christopher Davis I love the film so much, I had the book when the film 1st came out and I read it in one sitting! But I lost it, so I'm so pleased to have a new copy and will enjoy reading it again!
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:

    Legs Cris sends love and cuppa back at you :)

    Love

    Toni xxx

    Thanks Toni, just enjoying the cuppa now :D

    Love,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    She makes a good cup doesn't she legs? Mind she wouldn't today as one of the dogs escaped and got hit by a car (she is fine I promise) good people took her to the vets, but Cris got not sleep :roll:

    Amanda you will enjoy that for definite even more so as it was 'lost'.

    I have downloaded my holiday books:

    Finding Cordelia
    One Step too Far
    The Silent Wife
    The Cat Manual

    Still reading Cooking with Fernet Branca and listening to The secret Keeper so think that ought to do.

    love

    Toni xxx
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The crying tree by Naseem Rakha

    I had wanted to read this book years ago but never did and then it was there on the shelf in the library a couple of weeks ago so I picked it up. I am glad I did.
    It is about a family in Oregon. The son, Shep, is killed in a burglary gone wrong when he is 15. His mom, Irene, falls apart. The boy who did it, Daniel, gets the death sentence. To start with the boo is set "then" and "now". In as much as the back story to the murder and the immediate aftermath are told alongside what is happening now, 19 years later when the death warrant finally appears.
    In the time between the sentence and the warrant Irene has written to Daniel and forgiven him.
    Her family don't understand her decisions but then the Dad seems to have his own secrets.
    I thought it was a really good book. There are parts focussing on the prison superintendent and the effect all of this has on him, as well as some of his back story too. The effect of the murder on the whole family - Mom, Dad and Sister is well told too. You feel for all of them, although I felt less sympathy for the dad if I am honest.
    It makes you think about the actuality of the death penalty too.
    Enjoyed it and read it fast so ****/*****

    I loved Philadelphia too, Amanda. The film that is! Never read the book.
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Guess Who I Pulled Last Night byNikki Aston

    The Story is about 3 friends and is very much like Sex in the City but in Manchester! It's tells the story of their lives, the up's and the downs and makes you laugh and occasionally feel sorry for them. It's an uplifting book that makes you think I've been their in parts. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to all the ladies especially if you are a Sex in the city fan! A good holiday read!

    Rating:-*****
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    All ready on to Chapter 3 of Philadelphia said it will be a quick read can't put it down!! :D
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    bubbadog wrote:
    All ready on to Chapter 3 of Philadelphia said it will be a quick read can't put it down!! :D

    Now that is my kind of book Amanda :)

    I have just bought Kiss me First on kindle (99p) It's supposed to be this year's Gone Girl.

    If anyone wants to would it make a good BOTM (or am I way behind and you've all read it already??? :lol:

    Hope Legs is having a good holiday

    love

    Toni xxx
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I read it Toni! My review is on the last page I think. It was OK. Probably not as gripping as Gone Girl for me.

    I've just ordered loads from the library, waiting to see what arrives first. Put quite a few thrillers on the list.
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you all enjoy the book or even books you read for Book Of The Month for August! Sounds like some of you are like me and started reading the book you choose!!
    Especially now it looks like the heatwave is over and we are back to good old rain!!
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope everyone has a good weekend planned!! I myself have a hair appt booked and hopefully by the end of the weekend a holiday booked! Happy reading everyone! :D
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have started talking to the dead by Harry Bingham Quite good so far but the copy I have smells like an ashtray. Yuck!

    Went to the cricket at Old Trafford yesterday. Couldn't have done that pre-op! Tired today but it was a looong day so allowed!

    Will be back with a review soon.
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Philadelphia by Christopher Davis

    I knew I would read this book quickly, and I did thanks to flare up keeping me up all night! If you haven't seen the film. Andy is a lawyer and has AIDS he decided to not tell his bosses. When he's health goes down hill and a important case file goes missing that Andy was working on his bosses fire him saying it was due to his incompetence, or was it due to his illness? Andy decides to take the firm to court for wrongful dismissal but nearly all of the other law firms are not willing to take on a huge law firm until he asks Joe. The story shows how hard discrimination in a large firm can be and how hard it is to fight for your rights and your illness. The book is a lot more in depth than the film It's still an amazing book to read even 2nd time round. I sobbed when it came to the court (I sob my heart out when watching the film even though I've watched it 12 times!) I do wholly recommend this book even if you haven't seen the film. It touches you and makes you feel your there with them. Recommend you have a box of tissues handy!!

    RATING:-*****
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Recently I ordered a copy of the updated Diana Her true story by Andrew Morton I have the original but wanted the updated version in hard back. And it came a few weeks ago. So Because I finished Philadelphia so quickly I've decided to read my updated Diana Her True Story. Hope everyone's enjoying their own books chosen for August's Book Of The Month or in some cases Books of the month!!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmella wrote:
    I read it Toni! My review is on the last page I think. It was OK. Probably not as gripping as Gone Girl for me.

    I've just ordered loads from the library, waiting to see what arrives first. Put quite a few thrillers on the list.

    Help Frogmella

    I finished it and keep feeling like I 'missed something' :?

    So far I am on my 3rd holiday book :wink:

    Amanda - a good book really can help you get through a nasty flare can't it?

    I know I would love Philadelphia too

    Love

    Toni xx
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Talking to the dead by Harry Bingham
    This is a cop thriller type with the main character being DC Fiona Griffiths who is a bit "odd". She had a breakdown when she was late teens. The gist of the story is about prostitutes getting murdered, so usual stuff really. I quite enjoyed it, except the **** smell of the actual book, and I read it quickly. I imagine I will read the next in the series too so I give ***/****.

    Yes, Toni, I thought maybe it was just me but it certainly wasn't gripping. Not bad but not great!

    Started that Shatter by Michael Robotham that was mentioned on here ages ago. I still have a nagging feeling that I have read it before! But we'll see!

    Good books really do help when the pain is bad - they do a great job of distracting me anyway!

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