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Old 11-07-2012, 09:25
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The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter.

The book is an American thriller based on the murders of a serial killer. I love the insight the author gives to the different police units in Los Angeles and how it teases with the reader into who the killer may be. A great read so far.

Has anyone read this book? Don't tell me what happens
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Old 11-07-2012, 09:31
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Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada: A fictional book, based on a true story, describing the life in Germany under the Third Reich.
Fallada introduces the reader to a world where fear and terror rule and the dread of being snitched upon is on everyone’s mind.
I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down - I thought it was so interesting to read something about the resistance to the Nazi regime in Germany - you don't really hear too much about that. When I was studying that period in history I don't remember any mention of German resistance and I think it's important!

Also - I love Frankenstein too! So much symbolism and layers to unravel. I found it fascinating and have read it multiple times now. I agree, it's a shame that the story has become so distorted.

I've just finished Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks - really interesting although I couldn't read big chunks of it in one go.
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Old 11-07-2012, 09:55
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Just started The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch.

Been toying with reading it for years and decided to just go for it now!
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Old 11-07-2012, 10:06
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Last night I started Torn by Jacqueline Druga, came across it on Amazon and thought it looked good.

It's an end of the world story, only read about 10% but really good so far.
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Old 11-07-2012, 16:52
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I'm reading Do No Harm by Carol Topolski. It's very unusual, exploring the murky extremes of human psychology.
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Old 11-07-2012, 21:02
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The thread, Victoria Hislop. Someone recommended it on here, can't remember who now! Only 70 pages in but really enjoying it
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:41
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Finished reading the Catcher in the Rye this afternoon
somehow I could relate my teenage experience to Holden Caulfield's

I re read this for about the 5th time this year. One of my all time faves.

Currently reading Cold Light by John Harvey.
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Old 12-07-2012, 11:01
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The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. I have been meaning to read it for ages and I have finally got round to it!! Enjoying it so far.
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Old 12-07-2012, 13:22
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The thread, Victoria Hislop. Someone recommended it on here, can't remember who now! Only 70 pages in but really enjoying it
it might have been me - it's excellent isn't it? So informative too, so much history I knew very little about.

I,m onto Maybe this Time, jennifer Crusie (light chick lit with a bit of a ghost story) and Joseph Connolly The Whisperers ( much darker gothic horror type)
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Old 12-07-2012, 14:59
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I don't get what all the hype with 50 Shades Of Grey is, thugs and chavs in my school year are actually asking people if they can borrow it even though they would never usually touch a book, its absolutly pathetic, just because its basically porn in paper form. :sleep:
But it's getting people reading! Perhaps these people will go onto read more quality literature?
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Old 12-07-2012, 14:59
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Star Trek Typhoon Pact: Zero Sum game- David Mack
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Old 12-07-2012, 15:00
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Currently reading a book of essays by Sloane Crosley - "I Was Told There's Be Cake'. It's really quite funny.
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Old 12-07-2012, 19:14
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Joyce Carol Oates- A Fair Maiden
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Old 12-07-2012, 20:27
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I just finished Mockingjay, I agree the first book was best but I enjoyed the 3 of them. Not sure what to read next, I have a few lined up on Kindle.
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Old 12-07-2012, 20:34
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Finished book 2 of the Rainwild Chronicles and having read it so quickly want to save reading book 3 for while.

Downloaded Les Miserables to my Kindle. However finding it very hard going, cannot get into at all. Maybe it's just me as all the reviews I've read are glowing! Is it worth continuing? Might give it one more try tonight, it's certainly helping me fall asleep.... Feeling a bit disappointed in myself that I cannot get into this so called classic novel!

Alternatively might just give into temptation and download A Song of Ice & Fire so I can continue my re-read of that series on the Kindle.
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Old 12-07-2012, 22:31
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I reckon it's Serial Uncut by Jack Kilborn and Blake Crouch next.
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Old 12-07-2012, 23:00
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Always by my side by Christina Schmidt,- the widow of Olaf who was killed in Afghanistan http://www.amazon.co.uk/Always-My-Si...2130308&sr=1-1
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Old 12-07-2012, 23:03
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Currently reading Stephen King's IT.
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Old 12-07-2012, 23:14
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Currently reading Stephen King's IT.
Never read the book, but the film is good . Is it much different to the film?
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Old 12-07-2012, 23:16
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Never read the book, but the film is good . Is it much different to the film?
Not seen the film. Going to watch after I've read the book. The book is huge, around 1400 pages!!
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Old 13-07-2012, 17:32
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Currently reading Stephen King's IT.
That's in my queue but the fact it's so long is putting me off!
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Old 13-07-2012, 17:48
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Currently reading Stephen King's IT.
Loved that book, I haven't read a Stephen King for years I must read one soon probably loads to choose from by now.
I have just finished The Cambridge list by Robert clear I really enjoyed it but it lost it's way a bit towards the end.
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Old 14-07-2012, 00:32
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Look Back In Anger, The Autobiography ----- Jo Brand
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Old 14-07-2012, 00:47
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Going Postal - Pratchett. I'm miles behind on my Discworld at the moment.

A 2nd attempt having stopped commuting on the train I put it down. Spent a good part of last weekend reading from the start whilst watching part 1 of it on Sky.
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Old 14-07-2012, 01:11
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Look Back In Anger, The Autobiography ----- Jo Brand
It's Look Back In Hunger,, not anger.
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