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Old 24-03-2015, 17:11
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The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
Thoroughly enjoying the series so far, but it takes a long old time for me to get through these books, a mere 900 pages each. But thankfully every page feels like it is furthering the plot and never feels like it is standing still.
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Old 24-03-2015, 19:23
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Two very different books.

The Real Mrs. Brown - Brendan O'Carroll by Brian Beacom.

Dead Man's Bones by James Oswald.
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Old 24-03-2015, 21:38
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Just started A room full of bones by Elly Griffiths, 4th in the series about forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson.
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Old 25-03-2015, 21:38
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I am the opposite - recently read 'Stolen Child' but not yet read 'Daughter! I enjoyed Stolen Child though, if that helps, I'd say it's worth a read.
Hi Smithy,

I have yet to get to Stolen Child but saw your later suggestion of From The Cradle - i really want to get that now too

It is encouraging as we seem to have somewhat similar taste!

I have started Girl on the Train recently, i'm liking it so far. Had to find out what all the hype is about
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Old 25-03-2015, 21:46
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Wounds of Honour by Anthony Riches

Book 1 in the Empire series of Roman novels set around Hadrians Wall
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Old 26-03-2015, 18:52
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Luca Veste - Dead Gone
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Old 27-03-2015, 16:46
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Finished Karen Joy Fowler's 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves'. Beautifully written full of humour and err.. monkey buisness



I purchased this on my kindle through recommendations from many friends, whose opinion I trust. It was the biggest pile of lame, meandering and thinly plotted drivel I've read in a long time. The characters were mainly hateful and to me it read like someone who has a strong interest in and has possibly studied animal psychology trying to write a story round it. It just didn't work. I couldn't bear it, sorry.
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Old 28-03-2015, 13:56
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Have started 'The Plantagenets' by Dan Jones. I wanted to learn more about this era as am shaky with my knowledge of the eras from Henry I up to Richard II. I heard that it wasn't like a dull history book and is indeed very involving and readable. From Amazon:

This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain.

England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets.

Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John’s humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II – this is a blow-by-blow account of England’s most thrilling age.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantagenets...s+by+dan+jones

At some stage I want to read the sequel also by Jones which is 'The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors'.
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Old 28-03-2015, 17:45
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Hi Smithy,

I have yet to get to Stolen Child but saw your later suggestion of From The Cradle - i really want to get that now too

It is encouraging as we seem to have somewhat similar taste!

I have started Girl on the Train recently, i'm liking it so far. Had to find out what all the hype is about
We definitely have similar taste - I have Girl on the Train on my Amazon want-to-read list for the same reason!

I'm about halfway through From the Cradle now and still enjoying it.

Luca Veste - Dead Gone
I read this recently too - what do you think of it?
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Old 29-03-2015, 10:35
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I read this recently too - what do you think of it?
I'm halfway through, quite liking it. He reminds me of Thorne

Did you like it?
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Old 29-03-2015, 22:22
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Having read 4 in a row of the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths, I've decided to take a break and read something completely different before I start the last 2, so I've started The Lord God made Them All by James Herriott.
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Old 30-03-2015, 07:24
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Finished The Cuckoo's Calling yesterday by Robert Galbraith. Now onto the Silkworm, the 2nd Cormoran Strike book. I've had these on my kindle for almost a year now and only just fancied reading them. I really enjoyed the first one.
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Old 30-03-2015, 09:17
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The Quiet Game - Greg Iles
Legal thriller about a celebrated lawyer/author who returns to his home town in Mississippi to solve a thirty year old murder.
Great storytelling and many diverse characters to keep you hooked.
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Old 30-03-2015, 16:31
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The Doomsday Testament by James Douglas
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Old 30-03-2015, 16:34
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Old 30-03-2015, 17:18
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[quote=Smithy1204;77492121]We definitely have similar taste - I have Girl on the Train on my Amazon want-to-read list for the same reason!

I'm about halfway through From the Cradle now and still enjoying it.



I just read the sample on Kindle! Hooked so far - it may even get read before I continue Girl on the train.

I also like the fact there is a series about the detective. Hopefully all the books will be as great
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Old 30-03-2015, 20:40
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Stephen Booth - Dead and buried
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Old 31-03-2015, 17:05
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I've just started "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. I'm only two chapters in but I'm really enjoying it so far.

I have, however already seen the film.
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Old 31-03-2015, 17:56
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The Rise of the Super Furry Animals • Ric Rawlins
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Old 01-04-2015, 19:29
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Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
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Old 01-04-2015, 20:03
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In readiness for the Marvel Movie I'm audiobooking the graphic audio Civil Wars book and am appreciating
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Old 01-04-2015, 20:33
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Fourth of July Creek. It's different I guess but I haven't made my mind up if I'm liking it or not.
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Old 02-04-2015, 14:48
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A Colder War by Charles Cumming.
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Old 02-04-2015, 15:04
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A Colder War by Charles Cumming.
That's on my to read shelf, the first one - A Foreign Country - is great
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Old 02-04-2015, 22:23
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Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
Is that good? I enjoyed "Gone Girl" and I have "Dark Places" on my "To read..." list.
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