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Old 20-04-2016, 21:06
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Just finished The Black Box, book 18 of the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly and straight onto book 19 which is called The Burning Room.
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Old 22-04-2016, 13:00
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Old 23-04-2016, 10:10
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A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr
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Old 23-04-2016, 13:51
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A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James.
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Old 23-04-2016, 14:30
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Moving - Jenny Eclair
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Old 25-04-2016, 12:22
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Absolute Power - David Baldacci
Cracking thriller of a burglar witnessing the death of a woman, whose house he was ransacking, and the cover up by the murderer, the President, and his agents to cover up his crime.
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Old 25-04-2016, 13:00
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Absolute Power - David Baldacci
Cracking thriller of a burglar witnessing the death of a woman, whose house he was ransacking, and the cover up by the murderer, the President, and his agents to cover up his crime.
Ah. I love that Clint Eastwood movie, didn't know it was based on a book. Gene Hackman is great as the nasty President.
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Old 25-04-2016, 19:46
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Howard Linskey - No name lane

Got this on the kindle daily deal, enjoying it so far. Love when they reduce a book you probably wouldn't give a shot at full price and it's good, will be looking at the others in the series
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Old 26-04-2016, 00:00
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Ah. I love that Clint Eastwood movie, didn't know it was based on a book. Gene Hackman is great as the nasty President.
I haven't seen the movie, but the book is much more fleshed out, plus there are more characters. Definitely, worth a read.
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Old 26-04-2016, 22:32
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I'm reading The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw.
It's been described as a fairytale for adults. Ida MacLaird is slowly turning to glass and returns to the island where she believes that she was enchanted in search of a cure. I'm finding it difficult to get into this one.

I'm listening to Different Class by Joanne Harris, narrated by Steven Pacey and Ewan Goddard. It follows on from a previous book, Gentlemen & Players, which I loved. Roy Straitley teaches Latin at a private school in North Yorkshire and is fast approaching retirement. When a new head teacher is appointed to turn around the now failing school, Straitley is disconcerted to recognise him as a troublesome former pupil. Set in 1981 and 2005.
So far, very good.
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Old 27-04-2016, 20:28
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I'm reading The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw.
It's been described as a fairytale for adults. Ida MacLaird is slowly turning to glass and returns to the island where she believes that she was enchanted in search of a cure. I'm finding it difficult to get into this one.

I'm listening to Different Class by Joanne Harris, narrated by Steven Pacey and Ewan Goddard. It follows on from a previous book, Gentlemen & Players, which I loved. Roy Straitley teaches Latin at a private school in North Yorkshire and is fast approaching retirement. When a new head teacher is appointed to turn around the now failing school, Straitley is disconcerted to recognise him as a troublesome former pupil. Set in 1981 and 2005.
So far, very good.
Ooh never knew there was a follow up to Gentleman and Players. Will look that up
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Old 27-04-2016, 21:14
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Ooh never knew there was a follow up to Gentleman and Players. Will look that up
It's only just been published, so is rather expensive at the moment. This is where Audible comes in handy as everything costs 1 credit, even the new stuff!
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Old 29-04-2016, 17:54
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Ooh never knew there was a follow up to Gentleman and Players. Will look that up
It's on my wishlist until it comes down in price.
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Old 30-04-2016, 04:43
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Ooh never knew there was a follow up to Gentleman and Players. Will look that up
thanks for the heads up, I've not read Gentlemen and players so I'll read that first! I've put the new one on my wish list
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Old 30-04-2016, 04:46
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It's only just been published, so is rather expensive at the moment. This is where Audible comes in handy as everything costs 1 credit, even the new stuff!
I love audible too, and I will certainly put this on my wish list but I've also 'wishlisted' the book as well
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Old 30-04-2016, 05:34
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Currently reading 'hot rock' by Donald Westlake, about a bungling bunch of bank robbers/ex cons who attempt to steal an emerald from the African government and sell it to the insurers for a higher price...all goes ok ish until one of the group eats the emerald ...v entertaining

apparently there was a 1972 movie based on the book starring Robert Redford and George Segal, has anyone seen it?

there's a couple of sequels, 'bank shot' and 'Jimmy the kid' which I can't wait to read
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Old 30-04-2016, 06:44
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Currently reading 'hot rock' by Donald Westlake, about a bungling bunch of bank robbers/ex cons who attempt to steal an emerald from the African government and sell it to the insurers for a higher price...all goes ok ish until one of the group eats the emerald ...v entertaining

apparently there was a 1972 movie based on the book starring Robert Redford and George Segal, has anyone seen it?

there's a couple of sequels, 'bank shot' and 'Jimmy the kid' which I can't wait to read
I read The Hot Rock years ago, probably in the late 80's, and absolutely loved it.

The movie is well worth checking out although again its years since I've seen it

You've inspired me to read the book and watch the movie again! 😁
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Old 30-04-2016, 10:07
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Just started The Crossing by Michael Connolly, book 20 in the Harry Bosch series and presumably the last one
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Old 01-05-2016, 05:03
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I read The Hot Rock years ago, probably in the late 80's, and absolutely loved it.

The movie is well worth checking out although again its years since I've seen it

You've inspired me to read the book and watch the movie again! 😁
that's great! yes I will probably rent the movie and see that too, enjoy!!
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Old 01-05-2016, 06:08
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the only trouble with my kindle library is that I have currently several books on the go! I've started 'gentlemen and players' by Joanna harris, however I also have 'the road to little dribbling' by bill Bryson and 'hot rock' currently in progress!! I'm so fickle!!
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Old 01-05-2016, 19:13
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Just started The Crossing by Michael Connolly, book 20 in the Harry Bosch series and presumably the last one
The Wrong Side of Goodbye is scheduled for release in October 2016 and it says on Michael Connelly's website that it's a Bosch novel 😊
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Old 01-05-2016, 23:17
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The Wrong Side of Goodbye is scheduled for release in October 2016 and it says on Michael Connelly's website that it's a Bosch novel 😊
I love those books!
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Old 04-05-2016, 00:22
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Old 04-05-2016, 10:37
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Currently reading The Bourne Supremacy. Thoroughly enjoying it. The first book was great and nothing like the film.

I am a big fan of Scott Mariani's Ben Hope series of books and I am awaiting delivery of his new one Star of Africa. I am really surprised this series has been picked up for a movie or two. It's all action and has great characterisation.
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Old 04-05-2016, 20:05
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Just finished Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books. Well I re-read from book 3 onwards and read the last 3 for the first time. Glad to be finished, I do find they get very long winded and convoluted as the books go on.

Now reading Rumour Has It by Jill Mansell
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