Plain Talker Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I like the Harry Bosch books as well. The newest out in paperback "The Brass Verdict" was a gripping read, and the bonus is that there were TWO (most excellent) twists in the tale when the story panned out. Have you read that one yet, taxman? If not, I recommend getting your hands on a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehorses Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm reading 'Stirred but not shaken' by Keith Floyd. It's really interesting and a lot of fun, he was definetely a one off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolynqk Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Im currently about to start reading Mike Gayle's 'The to do list'. However...I have just finished reading '31 Dream Street' by Lisa Jewell. This is one of the best books I have ever read! Buy it or borrow it and you will love it! Sh2006. whats it about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 The Missing Person's Guide to Love by Susanne Jones - tedious and uninspiring. The story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor - very well written but didn't really grab me. The Elephanta Suite by Paul Theroux - excellent, brilliantly written and thought provoking novel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniee Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 just finished reading the third book in the Dean Koontz triology Frankenstein good read now just got to find something else to read. hate coming to the end of a good book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolynqk Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Just thought it might be nice to have a thread dedicated to what we are reading or we would recommend for our fellow forummers this year. I am just about to start World Without End by Ken Follett. Its over a thousand pages so it might be a while before I finish! have you or has anyone else read the ragged trousered philanthropist. wondered if it was any good and where i could get it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 have you or has anyone else read the ragged trousered philanthropist. wondered if it was any good and where i could get it from. Yes, I read it last year. Very good, if heavy in parts. My review of it at the time was "Blimey, not easy bedtime reading but as a story of the working class condition its great. Some of the language and humour seem modern day and I had to pinch myself to remind me of when it was written. Many of the ideas are as true today as they were then. It seems such a progressive book for its time. It's still not easy reading though, but then no-one would expect it to be." Available in all good bookshops including Waterstones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgepodge Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I've just read The Lovely Bones, I struggled through the first chapter, but then was totally engrossed and loved it to bits. Previous to that I read Deaf Sentance by David Lodge, about a man in his 60's who is going deaf, although it sounds serious (no pun intended!) it was very light hearted but also opened my mind somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Assegai - Wilbur Smith - While not as powerful as some of his earlier books its still a cracking read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millhouses24 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The Golden Notebook. Its so good I don't want to rush it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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