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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh I see what you mean Amanda :lol:

    A choice is nice though??

    Suzygirl

    I was just starting to worry about you!!!!

    I am so glad you are ok now, I hope you were looked after well.

    Binocular Vision wasn't good in my opinion sorry :(. Of all the stories only one stuck with me as being really good so no I can't recommend it really. Everyone would be cross with me :oops:

    Keep well now

    Love

    Toni xx
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to read that you have been in hospital again, Suzygirl. I hope you are back on the mend now?

    I continue to be amazed at myself! I will never take feeling good for granted - honest.

    Thanks for the honest review of Binocular Vision, Toni. I won't be putting that one on my list!
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    suzygirl wrote:
    Hi all, sorry to have been absent. Had a septic abscess which turned into a systemic infection and I ended up in hospital. Feeling better now, thankfully. Done lots of reading, and have lots to catch up on here.

    Hi Marianne, nice to welcome another reader! I find it helps take your mind off things, my kindle solved the pain in wrist and elbows problem. :D

    I am behind on the BOTM sorry!! I also have the Harold Fry Pilgramage book downloaded, but haven't got round to reading it yet. Will have to look out for Perfect.

    Toni, was the Binocular book good?

    Frogmella, you are so active it is an inspiration, when you consider how much pain you were in at the start of the year!

    Bubba, I hope you have a good holiday and apologies for not being around. I haven't been a good right hand person lately. If you want to pick someone else I understand.

    Quick hello to Lindalegs and Megrose.

    Don't be silly suzy we all have times when we are sick and can't be around! That's why I have 2 right hand people. Hope your on the mend and glad to see you back.(())
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:
    Oh I see what you mean Amanda :lol:

    A choice is nice though??

    Suzygirl

    I was just starting to worry about you!!!!

    I am so glad you are ok now, I hope you were looked after well.

    Binocular Vision wasn't good in my opinion sorry :(. Of all the stories only one stuck with me as being really good so no I can't recommend it really. Everyone would be cross with me :oops:

    Keep well now

    Love

    Toni xx


    You like the idea of a choice then? Is that a nod of agreement? :lol::D
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Diana Her True Story Revised Edition by Andrew Morton.

    I read the 1st Edition when it 1st came out (Still got the book) but saw the updated edition when looking through sale books on Amazon and wanted it! Anyway back to book! The book was originally written with Diana's assistance and goes from her childhood to her divorce from Prince Charles the added section from then to her sad death is written with the help from her family, friends and former staff. It's an interesting book to hear what Diana really thought with an emotionally ending. I admit I welled up at the end as I really liked Diana and she was cruelly taken when she had found happiness in her life. A good read if you where a fan of Diana Princess of Wales.

    Rating:-****
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the welcome back everyone :D Tony, the care was appalling unfortunately :shock:

    Thanks for your review Tony, I don't like short stories either, I never feel satisfied with them.

    Bubba, glad you enjoyed your book.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a real soft spot for Diana Amanda....I was a few years younger than her but close enough to relate to the huge change in her life when she married into the royal family so I am sure I would enjoy it.

    Suzygirl - precisely - always feel a bit cheated don't you? Sorry you weren't looked after properly. Next time ring me and I will come and sort 'em out!

    Love

    Toni xx
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    don't do books like pictures though.
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Everyone ,And thankyou for your very warm welcome ,re sorting me out ok still get in a muddle about reviews how and when and recomendations .. BUT think you guys have decided to read either book I choose for September so thankyou very much I hope you all enjoy them cannot catch up on august but have read Diana her true story several times over the years and look at Wills and see her spirit , the Andrew Morton books shine through as totally true and I do wish Diana could share William and Kates happiness She would have been so proud of them ,Anyway another week and feel something very light inside could be a new prescrip ran out of meds and realise I cannot mannage without my pain meds or my books or good friends ,And Colin oh we all love the pictures to read The Crimson Petal please ....Sugar talks about being captured for ever in an image meanwhile happy reading everyone .............Marrianne :)
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Colin1 wrote:
    don't do books like pictures though.

    I'm sure we can find a book with lots of pictures for you Colin! The Diana Her True Story - New Edition has lots of beautiful pictures in it. When you get lost in a good book your imagination can run like a cinema in your head like your there seeing it in front of you.
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    marrianne wrote:
    Hello Everyone ,And thankyou for your very warm welcome ,re sorting me out ok still get in a muddle about reviews how and when and recomendations .. BUT think you guys have decided to read either book I choose for September so thankyou very much I hope you all enjoy them cannot catch up on august but have read Diana her true story several times over the years and look at Wills and see her spirit , the Andrew Morton books shine through as totally true and I do wish Diana could share William and Kates happiness She would have been so proud of them ,Anyway another week and feel something very light inside could be a new prescrip ran out of meds and realise I cannot mannage without my pain meds or my books or good friends ,And Colin oh we all love the pictures to read The Crimson Petal please ....Sugar talks about being captured for ever in an image meanwhile happy reading everyone .............Marrianne :)

    Hi Marrianne, don't worry being behind on Books Of The Month there is no rules saying you must read them at that time or at all if you don't like that type of book. I still have 2 Books Of The Month on my Kindle to read, I'm hoping to read them both on my holiday. So pleased to have you in 'The Book Club'.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It IS nice to have new members.... Marianne you are very welcome
    :D I agree with you, you can see Diana in Will so much and it is desperately sad she isn't here to cuddle baby George :(

    I think two books is just fine we can choose Amanada :D

    Now Colin and his picture-books :? mmmm..... yes there is the Diana book lots of lovely piccies there to look at and maybe we can lend him some of our husband's 'car books' Amanda???

    Hope everyone is well

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you agree Toni, so to make it officially clear Septembers Books Of the Month are a choice between The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber and The Only Way is Up by Carole Matthews. You choose which one you would like to read. I look forward to reading the reviews. :D
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The Second Life of Amy Archer by R S Pateman
    Beth's daughter (Amy) disappeared on millennium eve. She has spent the 10 years since visiting psychics etc as her marriage crumbled. Then, 10 years later, a woman turns up who claims that her 10 year old daughter (Esme) is the reincarnation of Amy. The story then unfolds as Beth beeves then doesn't believe.
    It was easy to read and I read it pretty quickly but it wasn't massively satisfying. I don't think I cared enough about Beth or any of the characters really. So I only award ***

    I have a load of books coming into the library at the moment and have gone back to school so less time to read. Just going to have to make time!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have downloaded

    The Crimson Petal and the White     :D

    My own Sister recommended it too :)

    Frogmella

    I think I have The second life of Amy Archer on my kindle....might just have to read it :wink:

    Thanks for the review

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am reading the Midnight trilogy by Beverley Barton at the moment. I read a book of hers and wanted to see what happened to the characters so bought the trilogy to follow up. I really enjoyed the first book, kept me guessing and interested enough to download more!

    However, I am on the last of the three books and although I am enjoying it, more books follow and they all seem to follow the same format, so I doubt I will read another one. Must admit they have me hooked :D
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Suzygirl

    What are the odds you download another :wink:

    Once you're hooked you're hooked :D

    Love

    Toni xx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Suzy, Once your hooked your hooked!! That's what I was like with the '50 shades of grey trilogy!! :wink:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    bubbadog wrote:
    Suzy, Once your hooked your hooked!! That's what I was like with the '50 shades of grey trilogy!! :wink:

    :lol::lol::lol:
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :lol: Oh yerrs .....50 shades definately another firm favourite,Did you all review it in the summer I cant remember,I love reading books over again ,Hope everyone is ok ..Help again needed how do you rate the books as in ie the stars ...and should I have written a proper review on Crimson/White ..................Marrianne ........Re reading it as we speak ..on page 356 I have to say second reading is ever more enjoyable .......Marrianne
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    one to 5 * Marrianne with one being rubbish and 5 being FABULOUS :D

    Crimson/White is already on my kindle ready :wink:

    love

    Toni xx
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all book worms ,and thanks Toni for info re the stars ,still 3 weeks left in Sept so after rereading my own choices ,I will go back and read as many of the other books I missed ,Dont have a kindle yet .but it certainly makes sense in terms of cost and space .I hope every one is looking forward to the weekend looks like a wet one so thank goodness for books ..............Marrianne x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,089
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Marrianne

    I think you need to put a kindle on your Christmas list for Santa :D

    See which books we 'rate' highly and you will get some good books :)

    Love

    Toni xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have just started reading Darker than night by John Lutz and am really enjoying it so far :D

    Marianne, a kindle helps if you have poor eyesight and pain in your wrists and hands. Just thought if you were looking for an excuse to buy one, that may help :wink:
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Marrianne, I decided to start 'The Book Club' as I enjoyed reading and thought their must be others who have time on their hands because of Arther and enjoy reading so it would be a good way to share good book titles and what we thought of them. And so it has grown! I even have able bodied friends now who ask me to recommend books we have been reading!

    Yes you should look back right to the beginning to check out other good books we have read and recommended!
    As for a Kindle I think a lot of us didn't have one in the beginning of 'The Book Club' But now have them after others recommended them for the weight of them in context to a normal book and the amount of books you can hold on them. I know I wouldn't be without mine now!! A lot of us still have normal hard back and paperback books to read!! Maybe worth putting it on your Christmas present list.

    P.S OH just came back from shopping and brought a plate to me with 3 Egg Custards on it and a Carrot Cake and said 'for you dear!!' :o

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