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Old 24-07-2013, 08:06
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Unwind by Neal Shusterman - recommended on here - enjoying it so far.
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Old 24-07-2013, 10:15
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I'm really glad you replied - I have somebody to tell about how much I am loving this book! (Notes From An Exhibition)

The writing is beautiful in a simple way (I don't like very dense or wordy styles of writing) and I'm completely wrapped up in the story. It's also about an artist, and I'm very interested in art so there's even more special appeal for me.

It's the best book I've read for ages. I'll definitely be tracking down his others.
I read it a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it. A Perfectly Good Man is good too.
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Old 25-07-2013, 06:51
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I read it a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it. A Perfectly Good Man is good too.
That will be next on my Reading List then. Thanks!

Seems like a popular author - I don't know why hadn't I heard of him before.
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Old 25-07-2013, 14:06
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I have just started a book titled- The Yard by Alex Grecian. Set in 1880's London, the blurb implies its like the BBC tv show Ripper Street. Seems pretty good
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Old 25-07-2013, 14:08
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Trust Your Eyes - Linwood Barclay
Is it any good? Its next on my reading list after The Yard. Thanks
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Old 25-07-2013, 18:04
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Marilyn Monroe - My Story.
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Old 25-07-2013, 20:55
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I have just started a book titled- The Yard by Alex Grecian. Set in 1880's London, the blurb implies its like the BBC tv show Ripper Street. Seems pretty good
OP, if you enjoy that novel & would like to read more in a similar vein, I can highly recommend The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams, about a serial killer in 1840's London. Very dark and atmospheric, gripping to the end.
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Old 25-07-2013, 22:55
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OP, if you enjoy that novel & would like to read more in a similar vein, I can highly recommend The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams, about a serial killer in 1840's London. Very dark and atmospheric, gripping to the end.
Thanks for the tip. I'll look out for that book.
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Old 25-07-2013, 23:16
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The eye of the world - Robert Jordan
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Old 26-07-2013, 10:27
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I know this much is true - Wally Lamb
Excellent, evolving story of a twin brother of a schitzophrenic, the book, follows the parallel story of his grandfather, who originated from Italy and his struggle to succeed in the US. A very rewarding read, it reminded me a lot of A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz, which I would also highly recommend.
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Old 26-07-2013, 11:52
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58. While He Was Away by Karen Schrek (24th-25th July) – a YA read about a girl whose boyfriend enlists in the US army and is on a tour of duty of Iraq. This is what happens whilst he’s away. It was enjoyable after a bit of a shaky start, although there seemed to be a lot of plotlines competing for attention here, not all fully developed. Still, reasonable enough.
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Old 26-07-2013, 13:54
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Trust Your Eyes - Linwood Barclay
Is it any good? Its next on my reading list after The Yard. Thanks
I enjoyed it - if you like Linwood Barclay as an author and have read his other books I don't think this one will disappoint
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Old 26-07-2013, 15:29
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Old 27-07-2013, 09:51
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World War Z by Max Brooks.
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Old 27-07-2013, 19:12
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Half way through The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton and really enjoying. I loved her other books too: The Forgotten Garden and The House at Riverton.

I haven't read The Distant Hours and it hasn't been as well received as her other books, so I'm not sure whether to buy it or not.
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Old 27-07-2013, 21:35
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OP, if you enjoy that novel & would like to read more in a similar vein, I can highly recommend The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams, about a serial killer in 1840's London. Very dark and atmospheric, gripping to the end.
Thanks for the tip. I'll look out for that book.
Me too. Thanks angiebroch. I read so much crime fiction that I'm always on the lookout for something a bit different.

I know this much is true - Wally Lamb
Excellent, evolving story of a twin brother of a schitzophrenic, the book, follows the parallel story of his grandfather, who originated from Italy and his struggle to succeed in the US. A very rewarding read, it reminded me a lot of A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz, which I would also highly recommend.
I really like the sound of that too. Some promising recommendations on here today.

I have now finished 'Notes From An Exhibition' by Patrick Gale, which I loved so much it is right up in my all-time top 5 favourite books.

Difficult to follow that, so I'm just listening to an Agatha Raisin audiobook now, and dipping in and out of art books.

Next in my pile I have 'Capital' by John Lanchester.
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Old 28-07-2013, 11:04
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Tipping The Velvet - Sarah Waters.
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Old 28-07-2013, 12:20
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Kirsty Robinson- Grass Stains
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Old 28-07-2013, 14:14
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Despite having loads of books waiting to be read on my Kindle, I've been thinking for a while that it might be interesting to try borrowing an ebook from the library.

I've downloaded Overdrive Media Console Library app onto my Kindle Fire, signed in with my library card and now have The Secret River and Searching for the Secret River by Kate Grenville to read until 18th August. It's a book that's been on my wishlist for quite a while now. Quite exciting (I need to get out more!).
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Old 28-07-2013, 14:54
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Just finished reading The Perfect Game and The Game Changer, both by J Sterling. Lovely love story and great characters. I would recommend them if you're a hopeless romantic like me!
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Old 29-07-2013, 10:25
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The Last Letter from your Lover - Jojo Moyes
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Old 29-07-2013, 10:54
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I finished The World According to Bob and am now continuing with A Touch of Frost.


World War Z by Max Brooks.
Does it get better? I started reading it but found it very boring so only managed the first few pages. I want to read it before seeing the film.
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Old 29-07-2013, 10:56
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"Justine" by Lawrence Durrell.
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Old 29-07-2013, 15:15
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"The Twelve" by Justin Cronin.

It's a good read but I have to admit that i enjoyed The Passage so much more
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Old 29-07-2013, 17:06
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I downloaded Brent Weeks' Night Angel Trilogy onto my Kindle at the weekend, have already read the first one, The Way of Shadows, and am about half way thtough the second, Shadow's Edge. Have looked at these many times before and was looking for some new fantasy to read so thougth I'd give them a go - really enjoying them
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