Pines, the first in the Wayward Pines series, downloaded on kindle during a particularly slow day at work yesterday. I've just seen it's being made into a TV series next year, which explains a lot - it's a very "for TV" sort of book. It's alright though if you're into the Twin Peaks/Lost/Cabin in the Woods sort of thing.
I've just finished Almost English by Charlotte Mendelson, good enough but a little obtuse in parts. The fact I found both main characters fundamentally dislikeable didn't help.
I'm now starting The Hive by Gill Hornby which has been hugely hyped and living up to it so far- it's nice and pacey and got a few jokes thrown in.
I've just started Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty. Audiobook version read by Juliet Stevenson.
A 52 year-old woman, married with grown-up children, a renowned geneticist, is standing trial at the Old Bailey. We don't know what she's accused of but do know that she's been having an affair with the co-accused.
I've just started Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty. Audiobook version read by Juliet Stevenson.
A 52 year-old woman, married with grown-up children, a renowned geneticist, is standing trial at the Old Bailey. We don't know what she's accused of but do know that she's been having an affair with the co-accused.
Very good so far.
Thanks for posting - I like the sound of that, so I'm going to ask my library if they can get the audio version for me.
I've just finished the audio version of 'Close My Eyes' by Sophie McKenzie. Really enjoyed it actually - a gripping suspense thriller in which a woman discovers that her still-born baby might actually have been born alive and taken in a conspiracy. It's not high-brow literary writing, but it's a good story, fast-paced and full of suspense as the main character doesn't know who to trust and neither do we (the readers).
I've just started Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty. Audiobook version read by Juliet Stevenson.
A 52 year-old woman, married with grown-up children, a renowned geneticist, is standing trial at the Old Bailey. We don't know what she's accused of but do know that she's been having an affair with the co-accused.
Very good so far.
I've read that one - really enjoyed it. You'll enjoy it right to the end
Tarzan of the apes - Edgar Rice Burroughs
A Pocket full of Rye Agatha Christie
The Country of the blind and other stories - HG Wells
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (again! :] ) - Jules Verne
Just spent the last 2 hours, 20 mins in the the bath finishing Wolf by Mo Hayder.
It's the latest in the Jack Caffery series and after a couple of duds, Hayder is right back on form with this installment...hence my delightful prune-like skin.
There's no 'Flea' in this one, thankfully...the book and indeed the series, is all the better for her absence, in my opinion of course ;-)
The Disappeared – Kristina Ohlsson. Excellent addition to the crime series featuring a group of 3 detectives in Stockholm. Well plotted and good characterization.
Just spent the last 2 hours, 20 mins in the the bath finishing Wolf by Mo Hayder.
It's the latest in the Jack Caffery series and after a couple of duds, Hayder is right back on form with this installment...hence my delightful prune-like skin.
There's no 'Flea' in this one, thankfully...the book and indeed the series, is all the better for her absence, in my opinion of course ;-)
Lol, me too! (Although I didn't read it in the bath).:p I was in bed and couldn't put it down till I finished it a 2.20am.
Fantastic book though - and as you say, so much better without the dreaded Flea woman. I love The Walking Man.
Lol, me too! (Although I didn't read it in the bath).:p I was in bed and couldn't put it down till I finished it a 2.20am.
Fantastic book though - and as you say, so much better without the dreaded Flea woman. I love The Walking Man.
Hello you...what a spooky coincidence!
The Walking Man is ace isn't he, I wouldn't mind having a mug of cider and a chat with him myself...be interesting to see how Jack handles his news in the next book
Always knew there was more to us than just shit TV shows
Righty-ho, now I've got Rivers of London in my ears - there's a great thread or three on here with recommendations, so many thanks to those contributors.
The Walking Man is ace isn't he, I wouldn't mind having a mug of cider and a chat with him myself...be interesting to see how Jack handles his news in the next book
Always knew there was more to us than just shit TV shows
What you reading next?
I've just started on Elizabeth George's Just One Act of Evil (Inspector Lynley). Trouble is, it's nearly 700 pages and the tiniest print you've ever seen! I can only read about 50 pages before my eyes fall out, so it's going to take a while.
Just read Val McDermid's Cross and Burn (Tony Hill series). That's another corker. :cool:
Recently 'inherited' (gifted by friend really!) the complete works
of John Grisham,who I have never read for some reason.Am working
through them and am currently on 'The Chamber' which I think is the
fifth one? Anyway,finding them good stuff,interesting and gripping for
the most part,with loads of legal expertise thrown in.Still twenty odd
to go so I may be some time!
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I'm now starting The Hive by Gill Hornby which has been hugely hyped and living up to it so far- it's nice and pacey and got a few jokes thrown in.
A 52 year-old woman, married with grown-up children, a renowned geneticist, is standing trial at the Old Bailey. We don't know what she's accused of but do know that she's been having an affair with the co-accused.
Very good so far.
Thanks for posting - I like the sound of that, so I'm going to ask my library if they can get the audio version for me.
I've just finished the audio version of 'Close My Eyes' by Sophie McKenzie. Really enjoyed it actually - a gripping suspense thriller in which a woman discovers that her still-born baby might actually have been born alive and taken in a conspiracy. It's not high-brow literary writing, but it's a good story, fast-paced and full of suspense as the main character doesn't know who to trust and neither do we (the readers).
I've read that one - really enjoyed it. You'll enjoy it right to the end
A Pocket full of Rye Agatha Christie
The Country of the blind and other stories - HG Wells
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (again! :] ) - Jules Verne
It's the latest in the Jack Caffery series and after a couple of duds, Hayder is right back on form with this installment...hence my delightful prune-like skin.
There's no 'Flea' in this one, thankfully...the book and indeed the series, is all the better for her absence, in my opinion of course ;-)
Just a few chapters in and I'm gripped already!
Oh I loved that!
You've just reminded me that I've got the DVD knocking about somewhere, will watch it at the weekend
Fantastic book though - and as you say, so much better without the dreaded Flea woman. I love The Walking Man.
Dunno what's next, but it'll probably pale in comparison. That always happens when I've loved a book this much.
Hello you...what a spooky coincidence!
The Walking Man is ace isn't he, I wouldn't mind having a mug of cider and a chat with him myself...be interesting to see how Jack handles his news in the next book
Always knew there was more to us than just shit TV shows
What you reading next?
Just read Val McDermid's Cross and Burn (Tony Hill series). That's another corker. :cool:
of John Grisham,who I have never read for some reason.Am working
through them and am currently on 'The Chamber' which I think is the
fifth one? Anyway,finding them good stuff,interesting and gripping for
the most part,with loads of legal expertise thrown in.Still twenty odd
to go so I may be some time!