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Old 26-04-2015, 00:27
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Re- Reading Dark Lover by J.R Ward
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Old 26-04-2015, 13:00
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I'm going to be spending the next few days in the company of Roy Grace, Pinkie Brown and Ida Arnold in some of the seedier parts of Brighton. I think that Ida and Roy will get on great, despite the 80 or so years age difference!

I'm reading Dead Tomorrow by Peter James (Roy Grace #5). The subject this time is the illegal trade in human body parts, so plenty of scope for Brighton mortuary and the delectable Cleo. Please dump her soon Roy!

I'm listening to Brighton Rock by Graham Greene, narrated by Samuel West. One of my favourite books, despite, or because of, studying it for A level. The book gets off to a cracking start,
Hale knew, before he had been in Brighton three hours, that they meant to murder him.
It's the story of would-be gangster Pinkie Brown's attempts to cover up a murder, and Ida Arnold's determination to see justice done. A fairly short book incorporating a chilling tale, some great characterisation, an evocation of Brighton in the 1930s, Catholicism, Good and Evil, and Right and Wrong. So much better than Girl on the Train and its ilk.
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Old 26-04-2015, 16:55
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I just finished a long way down by Nick Hornby, think I am in the minority as I really didn't like it much. Now starting The Innocent by Harlan Coben, good opening
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Old 26-04-2015, 19:42
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Sons of Fortune - Jeffrey Archer
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Old 27-04-2015, 14:22
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Just coming to the end of 'The Memory Book' by Rowan Coleman (audio version). Well-written and quite thought-provoking, I've enjoyed the story. I'm not sure how true/realistic the portrayal of life with early onset Alzheimer's is though.

Next up, I've got 'The Crossing Places' by Elly Griffiths - au author I've never read before, so I don't know what to expect but am hoping it will be a decent read (listen).
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Old 27-04-2015, 15:46
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"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins.

I'm really enjoying it. Looking forward to reading "Mockingjay".

I have already seen the first two films though I plan to rewatch them once I've finished the books. Normally I like to read the book first before seeing the film(s) but I never got round to it.
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Old 27-04-2015, 17:59
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The War Planners - Andrew Watts

Short novella, won in a Goodreads giveaway.
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Old 27-04-2015, 21:20
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I'm into Philippa Gregory books at the moment and on a market stall I found some at £1.50 so bought five

I've started with this one:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_the_Rivers
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Old 28-04-2015, 17:04
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I'm reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
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Old 28-04-2015, 18:28
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The Crimes of Jack the Ripper - The Whitechapel Murders Re-examined by Paul Roland
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Old 28-04-2015, 18:57
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Laura Lipman - The innocents
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Old 29-04-2015, 19:30
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Fate is the Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Billed as 'The finest book on aviation ever written' so I have high hopes!
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Old 30-04-2015, 09:06
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A Trick of the Mind - Penny Hancock
This did hold my attention, but the story seemed unconvicing to me. When I finished it, I wondered why I bothered.
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Old 30-04-2015, 10:28
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I have thankfully just finished The Girl On The Train and do not get the hype about it? It took me ages to read and I was not bothered who did what 4 chapters from the.

I was so glad to shut the book close.

Very disappointed as it was rated very highly.
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Old 01-05-2015, 14:02
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Finished 'The Crossing Places' by Elly Griffiths, and I thought it compared pretty well with similar series, so I'll definitely seek out the rest of the Ruth Galloway series.

I'm now in the middle of 'The Strangling on the Stage' (audio version), written and ready by Simon Brett. I like this lightweight crime series - it's gently humorous and completely unchallenging (a bit like Rosemary & Thyme, or Midsomer Murders). Plus, it's extra fun for me because I live where the fictional village of Fethering is supposedly located, so there's lots of local references for me.
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Old 01-05-2015, 14:36
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Dan Brown - Inferno.
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Old 01-05-2015, 16:07
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I'm listening to Life of Pi by Yann Martel, read by Jeff Woodman. I read this when it came out in paperback and saw the film too. I'm hoping to understand the significance of the island this time round.

I've just started The Mangle Street Murders by M.R.C. Kasasian It's a Victorian crime novel inspired by Sherlock Holmes and, according to the write-up, is "funny, fresh and sharply plotted".
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Old 01-05-2015, 20:43
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Mel Sherratt - Follow the leader
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Old 01-05-2015, 23:32
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Finished 'The Crossing Places' by Elly Griffiths, and I thought it compared pretty well with similar series, so I'll definitely seek out the rest of the Ruth Galloway series.

I'm now in the middle of 'The Strangling on the Stage' (audio version), written and ready by Simon Brett. I like this lightweight crime series - it's gently humorous and completely unchallenging (a bit like Rosemary & Thyme, or Midsomer Murders). Plus, it's extra fun for me because I live where the fictional village of Fethering is supposedly located, so there's lots of local references for me.
Really enjoyed all the books in the Ruth Galloway series, have now started reading Graham Masterton series of Katie Macquire have read White bones which is the first in a five book series Really good read a bit more gritty than Simon Brett (not much humour) but quite like the Elly Griffiths
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Old 02-05-2015, 10:02
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Really enjoyed all the books in the Ruth Galloway series, have now started reading Graham Masterton series of Katie Macquire have read White bones which is the first in a five book series Really good read a bit more gritty than Simon Brett (not much humour) but quite like the Elly Griffiths
I love the Ruth Galloway series and was going to post and ask which series were similar, so will definitely look into Graham Masterton. I have heard of the author but not read anything by him yet.
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Old 02-05-2015, 16:23
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Just started The Accidental Adventurer - Ben Fogle's Autobiography. I don't usually read (auto)biographies but this was recommended by someone on work so I'll give it a go. I have enjoyed Ben Fogle's tv series so I think I'll enjoy it.
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Old 02-05-2015, 20:01
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I love the Ruth Galloway series and was going to post and ask which series were similar, so will definitely look into Graham Masterton. I have heard of the author but not read anything by him yet.

Graham Masterton used to write horror in the James Herbert/ Stephen king style. He has moved onto crime and the ones I have read have been good with quite a dark backgound
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Old 03-05-2015, 11:40
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I have just finished 'Daughter' and have now started reading One Night In Italy - Lucy Diamond. Total chick-lit but I love Italy so looking forward to reading this.
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Old 03-05-2015, 12:04
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

The first case for Hercule Poirot

I need a Christie fix now and again, nice quick and comfortable reads
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Old 03-05-2015, 16:03
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Really enjoyed all the books in the Ruth Galloway series, have now started reading Graham Masterton series of Katie Macquire have read White bones which is the first in a five book series Really good read a bit more gritty than Simon Brett (not much humour) but quite like the Elly Griffiths
Thanks crunchie, I'll definitely check Graham Masterton out next. Hope he's available on audio.

I've now finished the Simon Brett book and have started 'The Sandman' by Lars Keplar. (Audio version, as usual). I found his other best seller 'The Hypnotist' pretty good, although a little bit too long.

I'm enjoying 'The Sandman' so far, although the sparse writing style isn't my favourite style of prose. It's a gripping start to the story though, so hopefully it will manage to keep the pace up and not go all flabby towards the end.
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