[Black Velvet]

Am reading Ruth Ellis (My sister's secret life). It's written by Ruth's sister Muriel Jakubait. It's certainly very interesting.
Ruth was the last woman to be hung in July 1955. I can't say how many times I have watched the film from 1985 'Dance with a Stranger' which Muriel does not think much of as they did not portray her sister how she really was.
Muriel has done a lot of research into Ruth's life before she was hung and after and she suggests there was a whole lot of covering up done to try and hide and hush things up. Also that Ruth did not kill her lover David and that there may have well been a connection with Stephen Ward and Christine Keeler scandal.
Maybe it's all one big conspiracy theory but maybe its not ? But definitely is food for thought.

[goldberry1]

The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I've read his first two - Shadow of the Wind and Angel's Game. I'm still not sure what the whole thing is about but apparently he wants to write another in the series to make it four, so maybe then all will become clear. They 're about post Civil War Spain, books, mystery and intrigue and are very good.

The Prisoner of Heaven I notice has a little endorsement on the back by Stephen King no less: 'The real deal, a novel full of cheesy splendour and creaking trapdoors, a novel where even the subplots have subplots........one gorgeous read.'

[trinity2002]

Originally Posted by Cellar_Door

I started Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning, yesterday and am about halfway through already, really enjoying it.

The whole series is fantastic. It's probably my favourite Urban Fantasy series after Kim Harrison's The Hollows.

[Lizzy11268]

About to start "Angelmaker" by Nick Harkaway. "The Gone Away World" is one of my favourite books in the entire universe, so am hoping that this one will be added to that list

Also having a re-read. "Into the Darkest Corner" by Elizabeth Haynes.

Just finished "Catch Me" by Lisa Gardner. Quite enjoyed this especially as the Quincy's made a cameo appearance

[the_lostprophet]

Originally Posted by Johnny Clay

Oh, I loved that

Me too - we did the Woman in Black for GCSE years ago and I thought it was really atmospheric.

[BellaRosa]

Originally Posted by BellaRosa

Eloise. Judy Finnigan.

I have never known a book to have so many spelling mistakes and even a couple of words missing. Shame on who proof read this...... or didn't.


Now reading Derek Tangye. The Confusion Room.

[crazysusan]

Originally Posted by -Sid-

About to start The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton. It's quite a hefty book but has had some very good reviews. Looking forward to it.

I am a big fan of Kate Morton and did enjoy this book

[KitKat21]

Disappear - Iain Edward Henn. Interesting so far!

Also ordered Wool - Hugh Howey.

[poppycat]

Currently reading Time Riders by Alex Scarrow. Really enjoying it so far, it's a YA novel but as usual I enjoy them as much (if not more!) than 'grown up' books.

[andallthatjazz]

Just finished Wonder by R J Palacio....you got to read this one. Can't put it down yet I don't want it to end!

Picking up Afterwards by Lupton again which I'm really struggling to get into.

[mimicole]

I had to study The Great Gatsby for AS English Literature and never thought that I would enjoy reading it again but seeing as there is a film coming out soon I thought it would be a good idea to refresh my memory. I'm enjoying it so far.

[Reddybook]

Under the Dome - Stephen King
Rather glad I finished this, as I became more desperate and drepressed as the story progressed.
I was sucked intto the story and since then, I haven't been able to thinnk about anything else
Riveting story telling, likeable good guys, violent bad guys and a whole lot of shooting going on.
Now it's out of my system, I'm going to read something light and undemanding.

[Johnny Clay]

Just finished Dark Matter by Michelle Paver.

Extremely well-written and very evocative of its arctic setting, though as a ghost story it did feel a little anti-climactic. Perhaps it would've worked better as short story (there's a strong element of M.R. James about it), but overall as a few nights spooky entertainment it works well enough.

Now onto something a bit weightier which has been staring at me from the bookcase for ages: The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

[Smithy1204]

I am reading Between A Mother and Her Child - Elizabeth Noble. It's not bad so far.

[-Sid-]

Originally Posted by crazysusan

I am a big fan of Kate Morton and did enjoy this book

Yes she writes beautifully although I sometimes wish she'd get to the point a bit sooner! Good story though.

Originally Posted by Reddybook

Under the Dome - Stephen King
Rather glad I finished this, as I became more desperate and drepressed as the story progressed.
I was sucked intto the story and since then, I haven't been able to thinnk about anything else
Riveting story telling, likeable good guys, violent bad guys and a whole lot of shooting going on.
Now it's out of my system, I'm going to read something light and undemanding.

One of the few books I'd consider reading again. Simply brilliant (and you're right, you do get completely drawn in and the characters become real).

[voice no reason]

Has anyone read Skallagrig by William Horwood? I read it years ago and have read a whole forrest load of books since, but have never forgotten it.

[Johnny Clay]

Originally Posted by voice no reason

Has anyone read Skallagrig by William Horwood? I read it years ago and have read a whole forrest load of books since, but have never forgotten it.

Not read the book but have been meaning to.

I saw the BBC television film made of it in the mid-nineties and thought that was very good indeed, so I've often wondered how they compare.

[Purple85]

The Trap by Kimberley Chambers. Really look forward to her books coming out and this one isn't disappointing me!

[Yvie123]

The Hollywood Book of Death by James Parrish
A collection of very short biographies of various Hollywood stars and the manner of their passing.
Not as ghoulish as it sounds - honest!

[Muze]

I read somewhere, probably on here, that Seven Pillars of Wisdom was a difficult read.... so I thought I'd have a go.

Throw myself in at the deep end

[Mishcoll]

Just finished The Mystery of Mercy Close, Marian Keyes, brilliant book as all hers hae been

Just started My Mad Fat Diary ( have been watching the tv show) and its an enjoyable read so far

[Reddybook]

Wait For Me - Elizabeth Naughton

[Cellar_Door]

Currently reading Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion after reading some positive reviews on Goodreads and thought I'd check it out. Zombies aren't really my thing but the synopsis sounded a little different from the average brain munching stuff around, so hopefully it'll be good.

[angiebroch]

I've just finished No Child of Mine by Susan Lewis and found it really gripping. Just one minor gripe tho - the character of Alex was just too good to be true. She didn't appear to have any faults! But it was a darn good read anyhow.

[Suzywong 63]

Originally Posted by andallthatjazz

Just finished Wonder by R J Palacio....you got to read this one. Can't put it down yet I don't want it to end!

Picking up Afterwards by Lupton again which I'm really struggling to get into.

Afterwards was another one I gave up on,it had some great reviews but I couldnt get into it at all.