What's the best book you've read lately?

[kim69]

Mine has to be Drop Dead Gorgeous by new author Katie Agnew. It is brilliant and I would recommend it, especially if you're a fan of Sophie Kinsella.

[AthenaNI]

The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner. A few nice twists and turns in it.

[topbuzzuk]

:twisted: The best book ive read lately(well just finished it)is Walking On Water by Andy Martin. Its about an English reporter who follows the Pro surf tour on his pursuit of the ultimate high. Very funny and intresting book but not a well known one. :lol:

Paddy

[eleyne81]

Best Book Ive Read Lately Has Got To Be The Secret Diary Of Ann Boleyn A Very Moving Insite Into How She Felt About Elizabeth1 And Some Of The Terrible Things Henry Done Just To Get His Heir To The Throne.A Must For All Those Historical Novel Fans Out There.
:P

[shealysconcessions]

John Sandford's Broken Prey

[manstomar]

A bit old this topic but meh......

Last book i read was "The beach" by alex garland. One of THE best books iv ever read:)

[HannaHolly]

I'm reading all of Tess Gerritsons thrillers. I particularly liked The Surgeon

[a2bcrafts]

i love true stories ~ the last 3 books I read were all bought from Val and were all brilliant ~ I keep checking out your auctions Val, and will be buying again as soon as i see a book that takes my fancy :O)
One of the most horrific true stories I have ever read was years ago called "five chimneys" ~ still have the book altho the pages are now really yellow, but refuse to dump it as it was so
moving and frightening and unbelievably gory! (all about auchwitz concentration camp) (not sure i have spelt that correctly). that book had a massive impact on me, as it was oneof the first true stories i had ever read, and have been hooked ever since.

[Hip Chick]

Hello!

I'm just about to take my two new books on holiday..

Martina Cole - The Take - I've read all hers and am hooked!!
Mandasue Heller - The Charmer. They say if you like Martina Cole you'll love Mandasue.

Let you know when I get back!

One book I did read which I really enjoyed that sticks in my mind was Michael Caines Autobiography. First one I ever read and couldn't put it down. I'm a supporter of English Actors and Films so found it really very interesting. He had it really tough growing up.

[h1r3z]

One book I did read which I really enjoyed that sticks in my mind was Michael Caines Autobiography. First one I ever read and couldn't put it down. I'm a supporter of English Actors and Films so found it really very interesting. He had it really tough growing up.Have you read 'Moab is my washpot' - Stephen Fry's autobiography? His honesty (often self humiliating) and humour make it a great read. I would recommend it.

[h1r3z]

I forgot to say, my most recently read good book, although I'm a bit behind the times with this is 'Angels & Demons' - Dan Brown.

[Hip Chick]

Have you read 'Moab is my washpot' - Stephen Fry's autobiography? His honesty (often self humiliating) and humour make it a great read. I would recommend it.

I'll keep that in mind.

I bet it is very interesting. Especially if it covers the period when he went AWOL, which was a very testing time for him.

[thesoapycauldron]

h1r3z, I read that book too, excellent. You would probably like 'The Last Templar', very fascinating, I've just finished reading it and it's very thought-provoking

The Soap Dragon xxx

[minx41]

i love true stories ~ the last 3 books I read were all bought from Val and were all brilliant ~ I keep checking out your auctions Val, and will be buying again as soon as i see a book that takes my fancy :O)
One of the most horrific true stories I have ever read was years ago called "five chimneys" ~ still have the book altho the pages are now really yellow, but refuse to dump it as it was so
moving and frightening and unbelievably gory! (all about auchwitz concentration camp) (not sure i have spelt that correctly). that book had a massive impact on me, as it was oneof the first true stories i had ever read, and have been hooked ever since.
Another true story I read was called 'Perfect Victim' by Carla McGuire & Carla Norton, a true story about a 17 yr old kidnapped girl kept in a box under the bed for years and treated as a sex slave and worse,and even when she was finally freed by the authorities she went back to them because she was so conditioned, gave me the creeps.

[madelaine]

On a much lighter note, I'm enjoying "Two for the Lions" a Falco novel. Falco is a Roman detective. It is all the better for Rome being so recognisable (went there for the first time in May)

[minx41]

On a much lighter note, I'm enjoying "Two for the Lions" a Falco novel. Falco is a Roman detective. It is all the better for Rome being so recognisable (went there for the first time in May)
I'm into regency romance at the moment,the rigid rules they lived by, are so humorous by today's standards, I love them all.

[h1r3z]

h1r3z, I read that book too, excellent. You would probably like 'The Last Templar', very fascinating, I've just finished reading it and it's very thought-provoking

The Soap Dragon xxxI haven't read that one, thanks for mentioning it, I'll look out for it.

Another good one by Stephen Fry is called 'The Liar' - If you like Stephen Fry (and his work) I think you'll enjoy it.

[redrocket]

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. I found this one the best of his novels.

[nysablaze]

Just reading Calvin & Hobbes - The Days Are Just Packed.

May not be a novel but still excellent! :D

[earthangel]

Just finished Saucer by Stephen Coonts. Nothing special but an entertaining SF thriller.

[Lovetosell]

Am I allowed two. Diana & Lost for words by Deric Longden

[inversions]

Recently the novels I've read and enjoyed are Iain Banks' 'Algebraic' (sp?) and Stephen Crane's 'The Red Badge of Courage'. I also re read Douglas Adams' 'Dirk Gentleys Holistic Detective Agency'.

Historical texts I've enjoyed are 'Epic Sea Battles' (re read) and 'Decisive Battles of the Western World' Vol 1.

And yes I am a bit of a nerd..........

[artlandish]

The Fall of Lucifer by Wendy Alec

[bittymatriarch]

Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight"

Love the whole series :)

[BAGHAG999]

I bought the autobography of Alfred Wainright on here last year, ive just finished it was very good read.
Think i might relist it now, hint hint

[BridalStudio]

I have just finished 'Faith' by Leslie Pearce....Excellent fiction reading

[beadsandbooks]

The Egyptologist by Arthur Phillips, and An Absolute Gentleman by R.M. Kinder

[Stitchybubbles]

Hiding from the light by Barbara Erskine. Full of witches ghosties and the Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins. Fantastic read!

[shezz]

A child named it


and am currently reading child C

[ArtisanUK]

I've just bought, The Ode less Travelled, The Liar, and Moab is my Washpot by Stephen Fry.
... and also, finally got, The Amazing Mr Blunden!

Haven't got any of them yet, but I'm excited and wanted to share ...

[BROOKMYRE]

Mine is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne. It's the first book since the Kite Runner I have been buying as a present for everyone! No matter their tastes

[SUPERHEROSHOP]

Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan
Recommended by a friend and was great from start to finished, read the follow up, broken angels and woken furies and they were excellant too, would recommend to any Science Fiction readers.
Cheers
Jimmy

[merlin]

merlin premier league 1994

[BLOXBOOKS]

I just dont know, I can not define what could make any book "The Best", is it a feeling, idea, insperation or a collection of words thats takes us to another place, on a plain with new thoughts and ideas.
Can best be a dark disturbed place or a realm of magic full of things we can't find in this reality, so many books leave bits and pieces behind in the growing ruins of our memories, like an infinite collection within finite minds, what was new and wonderous, with the passage of time fades to grey has we add more to The Library of Babel, (http://jubal.westnet.com/hyperdiscordia/library_of_babel.html) I wish also to find an index, without a memory like Funes (http://evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com/borges.htm) I can get lost in clutter of my mind.
Some books only become clear a after reading, days, weeks or even years later, yesterday, well the day before, it is now, a news story, the sort of news that gets into your head and just stays ricocheting around while some sense is trying to be made of it, and I could'nt, it took me down a terrible hopeless path, from a vision of a beautiful young woman with a beaming smile and a future of hope and promise, to a desperate reality, this reality where lifes bright light can be extinguished by no other reason than the way we look, Sophie Lancaster (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44077000/jpg/_44077318_sophieb.jpg&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/7313160.stm&h=280&w=203&sz=14&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=9KlcYetollTU5M:&tbnh=114&tbnw=83&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsophie%2Blancaster%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den %26sa%3DN) murdered for what?, I can only imagine Kafka understood where his society was leading and if he were here now shock with a retrospective view would be no less.
The Metamorphosis
(http://www.mala.bc.ca/~Johnstoi/stories/kafka-E.htm) was when I first read it a gripping tale but the deeper alienation it portrayed dawned like a wet stormy mornings sunrise, the light slowly ebbing into the vision of my minds eye.

The best books may be the books that take us far away or the books that bring us home, after all we are just people alone with the words we read, hope should be we are human beings with others.
A book I never finished, it was'nt my book and I had to be moving on, but one of those rare books that is best read aloud, some pictures from this book can be seen here. (http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG97/fsa/gallery.html)

[ArtisanUK]

Just reading Last Light by Alex Scarrow. Not one for those who like fantasy and escapism, but a sure fire winner for those who appreciate a reality check.

[inversions]

Just finished Harm by Brian Aldiss. The guy hasnt lost his ability despite his advancing years. Recommended.

[wizbooks]

The last new book I read was "The Elves of Cintra" by Terry Brooks. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

[nykmedia]

I've just read 'My Epileptic Lurcher' by Des Dillon. Not my normal sort of book and I cringe at some of his writing but forget "Lassie" and everybody say aaaaaaaaaaaaaw, this one's a bit of a tear-jerker for big softee animal-lover types, so have the tissues at the ready. :o

PS: BROOKMYRE - Interesting name, I have signed copies of all of his books - are you related? :D

[Lemsol]

Really sad I know but Object-Oriented Systems Analysis And Design Using UML by Bennett, McRobb and Farmer.

[nykmedia]

Really sad I know but Object-Oriented Systems Analysis And Design Using UML by Bennett, McRobb and Farmer.

Did yours make you cry, too? :D

[celticqueen]

Soveriegn by C J Sansom.I can't put it down.

[ArtisanUK]

I've just finished Lottery by Patricia Wood which tells the story of what happens to Perry L Crandall when he wins $12m.
A truly lovely novel that makes you believe in the main character and gives you a lot to think about. I've heard that it's up for the Orange Prize this year as well.

[Stitchybubbles]

Volcano by Richard Doyle. He's also written Flood which I haven't read yet, just hope it's better than the film. Anyway the book was absolutely brilliant, a real page turner with lots of action by Mother Nature

[TimeForYou]

In the middle of a book called Siberia by Ann Halam, My Grandaughter said I "must read it" what a fantastic and fascinating childrens (teenager) book this is.

[nykmedia]

My latest update:
I've just finished reading Spellbound: The Legend of the Ice People by Margit Sandemo. This is the first in a series and I can't wait to read the next one, but it hasn't even been published yet! The story is based around a young Norwegian girl whose family has been wiped out by the Plague. She flees the village and, in so doing, ends up caring for 2 small children - one whose mother died and the other, a mystery child. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that both these children have a secret to their pasts... it's 16th Century tales of the supernatural, love, torment, romance, devastation... if you read and enjoyed Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear then you should enjoy this. UK version not available until next month, however! :D

[klj]

Zone 22 by Tig Hague - amazing, and true, story about a Brit sent to a Russian prison due to a group of small errors. Couldn't put it down, can't get it out of my head.

[klj]

I've just finished Lottery by Patricia Wood which tells the story of what happens to Perry L Crandall when he wins $12m.
A truly lovely novel that makes you believe in the main character and gives you a lot to think about. I've heard that it's up for the Orange Prize this year as well.

Lottery is a good read isn't it? I really enjoyed that one too. K

[SalusLibrorum]

The best one in page turning terms that I've read in the recent past just has to be the last Harry Potter one, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. That was an all night gottaknowwhathappens read.

That's a bit sad isn't it....I'll get me coat.

[ArtisanUK]

It's definitely one that you want to keep and read again, KLJ - apparently she is writing another, not a sequel, but along the lines of 'if you like Lottery, you'll love this!'
Can't wait!

[FabFinds]

Best one I've read lately is The Soldier's Return by Melvyn Bragg. Had not read any of his books before and half expected not to like it but it was surprisingly good. Very evocative of the post war era, would recommend it.

[ohhpretty]

Has to be the Ghengis Khan books by Conn Iggulden....he does spin a good yarn

[Spyder1942]

the latest stephen king book

[wizbooks]

the latest stephen king book

I went off of his books after the Dark Tower series.

[triggertoo]

Anything by Richard North Patterson or Tess Gerritsen (although "The Bone Garden" wasn't up to her usual standard in my humble opinion)

[klj]

Just finished A Sleepwalker's Introduction to Flight by Sion Scott-Wilson. Really funny, very different.

[Stitchybubbles]

Tonight I've just finished Henry VIII King and Court by Alison Weir. She makes history so easy to read and understand and I've read a few of her books now.
This one was just brilliant and so interesting finding out what went on at the Tudor court, and not just with the royal family either. Learnt about their clothes, domestic life, lives of the servants and of the dukes, lords and ladies at court, the food, medicine and lots more good stuff. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Tudors, this is unmissable! :D

[Lyndasgems]

Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine great book very good author I like any of her books ........... and Catherine Cookson :)

[wizbooks]

I've just completed reading the series Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind and am now on the last in the Vatta's War series by Elizabeth Moon.

[Stitchybubbles]

Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine great book very good author I like any of her books ........... and Catherine Cookson :)

I love Barbara Erskine too and Lady of Hay will probably be the next one of hers that I indulge in. My fav of hers so far is Hiding from the light, I just couldn't get enough of it!

[Lyndasgems]

I love Barbara Erskine too and Lady of Hay will probably be the next one of hers that I indulge in. My fav of hers so far is Hiding from the light, I just couldn't get enough of it!

Oh yes quite agree ..... think I read that twice ...... another good one of hers is Kingdom of Shadows ........ you will not be able to put Lady of Hay down its Brill :D

[bittymatriarch]

A re-read of Daphne du Maurier's "The House on the Strand" - brilliant.

[FabFinds]

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger... an original, moving story

[klj]

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger... an original, moving story

Oh yes, that was a wonderful book. Really different. I was so impressed by how she wrote it, for me it would have been a complicated story to tell.

[victorfrank]

'Diary Of A Nobody', by George and Weedon Grossmith. I re-read this every year. A Victorian Victor Meldrew and his trials and tribulations as he encounters all the problems of the modern Victorian age, made worse by his (Charles Pooter's) pomposity and the irreverance of his son, Lupin.

[exoticincense]

Little Big (http://books.google.com/books?id=nOknsR8xwRoC&dq=little+big&pg=PP1&ots=nMLfQsaqe2&sig=VVMjwhL26aN-_IvZz30C-ojuNJ0&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result)

Little, Big tells the epic story of Smoky Barnable -- an anonymous young man who meets and falls in love with Daily Alice Drinkwater, and goes to live with her in Edgewood, a place not found on any map. In an impossible mansion full of her relatives, who all seem to have ties to another world not far away, Smoky fathers a family and tries to learn what tale he has found himself in -- and how it is to end.

[penny291]

Best Book Ive Read Lately Has Got To Be The Secret Diary Of Ann Boleyn A Very Moving Insite Into How She Felt About Elizabeth1 And Some Of The Terrible Things Henry Done Just To Get His Heir To The Throne.A Must For All Those Historical Novel Fans Out There.
:P
I agree, I have read that book, I like historical novels as long as they are factual, don't like slushy romance novels. I like Stephen king and Dean Koontz, read his first two novels in the Odd series, have'nt got round to reading the next, wonder if anyone's selling it? must look, at the moment i am quite into Martine Cole, have read about seven of her novels, not for anyone who thinks life's a box of chocolates********very raw and at times stomach churning.
Good Morning to anyone reading at 5.15am this Tuesday

[simplispecial]

Just re-read Crystal line by Anne McCaffrey (thanks HannaHolly) an author I always enjoy. Biggest grief is that I have been working my way through The wheel of Time by Robert Jorden and now Will never know how it would have ended, he died last November before he finished the final book in the set - How Dare He!!!!!!!!!!!

[wizbooks]

Just re-read Crystal line by Anne McCaffrey (thanks HannaHolly) an author I always enjoy. Biggest grief is that I have been working my way through The wheel of Time by Robert Jorden and now Will never know how it would have ended, he died last November before he finished the final book in the set - How Dare He!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you will be able to finish the series.:D

As we all know, Robert Jordan passed away in September, 2007. A Memory of Light, the twelth and final novel in The Wheel of Timeseries, was incomplete at the time of his passing. He left behind a staggering amount of notes on the world, as well as some written chapters for the final book. In addition, for the parts of the story he did not have documented in written form, he passed on in the good, old fashioned way: he told people the story. In his last days he told the story to his friends and family, who recorded it onto tape. In the months that followed his death, Harriet, Robert Jordan's beloved wife and editor, put together a comprehensive outline of this final book.
Brandon Sanderson, an up-and-coming fantasy writer (and long-time fan of Robert Jordans's) was chosen by Harriet to bring the outline to life in the form of a published novel. Harriet will edit this book, just as she did the rest of the series.

[bykimbo]

Just finished "No Wind of Blame", by Georgette Heyer. Her detective novels are not as well known as her romances, but I'm a whodunit junkie (and loathe historical romance!) so I always wade through boxes of Heyers hoping for a good crime to surface!

[bykimbo]

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger... an original, moving story
I read that when it first came out and thought it excellent. I've recently been listening to the audio version and got interrupted... so thank you for the reminder that I need to listen to the rest!

[simplispecial]

Sorry, didn't mean to sound so flippant, I am an addict of the written word to the extent that if I run out of books to read I will read the back of a cereal packet. The story is more important to me than the author and my preferences run to SF and S fantasy. You will see me in your shop sooner or later. Thanks for bringing me up to date. Carol

[wizbooks]

Sorry, didn't mean to sound so flippant, I am an addict of the written word to the extent that if I run out of books to read I will read the back of a cereal packet. The story is more important to me than the author and my preferences run to SF and S fantasy. You will see me in your shop sooner or later. Thanks for bringing me up to date. Carol

Most of my family (including me) read SF and Fantasy as well that is how I knew the last book was going to be written. :D

[simplispecial]

Goody Goody, Can I ask advice when I empty out my loft? Over 2000 mainly PB some signed, 95% SF fantasy.

[klj]

Anyone read The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle? It's a remarkable book, very well written and although about human relationships - not in the traditional sense - would especially appeal to horse lovers.

[Stitchybubbles]

A few days ago I finished reading The Forests of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley, this is the first prequel to the Mists of Avalon. I just adored this book and I never thought that I would like it better than Mists, but I think I do.
Also today I finished reading The Cat who went to breakfast by Lilian Jackson-braun. I just love the Cat Who books, those felines are just crazy and adorable and so are the rest of the lovely characters.
I think my next book to start will be the Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, it's been calling me to read it now for awhile.

[klj]

I keep adding to this thread because I get such good reading ideas from it! Please keep letting everyone know what you've read and liked recently:D.

I just finished the latest Janet Evanovich book - it's number 14 in her Stephanie Plum series and she is still just as fresh and funny as ever. It's light reading sort of mystery - but every other author of this sort has burned out after a few good books. She is still great reading.

[smartpricebooks]

Not read recently but one of my all time favourite reads was The Bruce Trilogy by Nigel Tranter, i love Fact/Fiction history and it was one of (well actually three that were then released as a trilogy in one book) those books that i couldn't put down. He was an amazing story teller of scottish history.

[klj]

A few days ago I finished reading The Forests of Avalon by Marion Zimmer-Bradley, this is the first prequel to the Mists of Avalon. I just adored this book and I never thought that I would like it better than Mists, but I think I do.
Also today I finished reading The Cat who went to breakfast by Lilian Jackson-braun. I just love the Cat Who books, those felines are just crazy and adorable and so are the rest of the lovely characters.
I think my next book to start will be the Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, it's been calling me to read it now for awhile.

I loved Mists too - will have to check out Forests - thanks for that. I have some Cat Who books listed in my bookshop 2:).

Let us know what you think of Tea Rose OK?

[samigail0305]

I'm working my way throught the Tess Gerritsen books. I'm really enjoying them.
One of my favourite books recently was Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I read every single one of her books and think they are fab, very thought provoking. I've put that book in my auctions (not my store) for any other Picoult fans out there

[ejean9]

Best book i have read recently was..A tale etched in blood and hard black pencil..by Christopher Brookmre..is brought back childhood memories of school...it was soo funny but moving..really well written..im on the look out for his others now...:D

[ginab]

I'm working my way throught the Tess Gerritsen books. I'm really enjoying them.
One of my favourite books recently was Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I read every single one of her books and think they are fab, very thought provoking. I've put that book in my auctions (not my store) for any other Picoult fans out there


tess gerritson is a fantastic writer, i have read a few of her books, and i just couldnt put them down,:)

i recently read the da vinci code, i really enjoyed it

[ejean9]

Just finished reading..Victims of memory...by Mark Pendergrast...book about people whos lives are torn apart by therapists use various ways to create false memories..omg...omg..shocking and sad..

[AllThingsTasha]

god I must try and find that book, sounds really interesting.. I have a friend who is in therapy and all its done is make her more self indulgent, believe her own psycosis, and be totally selfish going on and on about herself eurghh.. i tried to explain that everyone has problems but sounds like her therapist is really trying to LOOK for problems that dont exist..

I only like non fiction.... was peed off when i found out james greys a million little pieces was a stretch on the truth.. thought that was the best book i have read recently but hey.. you live and learn to not take evrything at face/word value eh!!!

[klj]

god I must try and find that book, sounds really interesting.. I have a friend who is in therapy and all its done is make her more self indulgent, believe her own psycosis, and be totally selfish going on and on about herself eurghh.. i tried to explain that everyone has problems but sounds like her therapist is really trying to LOOK for problems that dont exist..

I only like non fiction.... was peed off when i found out james greys a million little pieces was a stretch on the truth.. thought that was the best book i have read recently but hey.. you live and learn to not take evrything at face/word value eh!!!

It's amazing how much worse off most people are after therapy!
If you like non fiction I can recommend Zone 22, by Tig Hague - completely self pity free true story about a British businessman who gets chucked into a Russian prison when he gets caught with a fingernail of hashish in his jeans (he'd been to a stag do before flying into Russia). It's rivoting.

[Kewtonia]

I think you will be able to finish the series.:D

As we all know, Robert Jordan passed away in September, 2007. A Memory of Light, the twelth and final novel in The Wheel of Timeseries, was incomplete at the time of his passing. He left behind a staggering amount of notes on the world, as well as some written chapters for the final book. In addition, for the parts of the story he did not have documented in written form, he passed on in the good, old fashioned way: he told people the story. In his last days he told the story to his friends and family, who recorded it onto tape. In the months that followed his death, Harriet, Robert Jordan's beloved wife and editor, put together a comprehensive outline of this final book.
Brandon Sanderson, an up-and-coming fantasy writer (and long-time fan of Robert Jordans's) was chosen by Harriet to bring the outline to life in the form of a published novel. Harriet will edit this book, just as she did the rest of the series.

I'm waiting for A Memory of Light too, but then my wish list of books is never ending. In fact I have two, one for books I've not yet read, & one for books I have read but no longer own :D

Ever since I got my first Amstrad 8256 I've been saying that I'll catalogue my books.

Finding where they all are would be a good place to start.

There you go Wiz, if you visit this summer you can catalogue my books for me.

[wizbooks]

I'm waiting for A Memory of Light too, but then my wish list of books is never ending. In fact I have two, one for books I've not yet read, & one for books I have read but no longer own :D

Ever since I got my first Amstrad 8256 I've been saying that I'll catalogue my books.

Finding where they all are would be a good place to start.

There you go Wiz, if you visit this summer you can catalogue my books for me.

What I would really like to do is to have my books on shelves and not still in boxes. :(

[ejean9]

It's amazing how much worse off most people are after therapy!
If you like non fiction I can recommend Zone 22, by Tig Hague - completely self pity free true story about a British businessman who gets chucked into a Russian prison when he gets caught with a fingernail of hashish in his jeans (he'd been to a stag do before flying into Russia). It's rivoting.

I whole heartedly agree..and i am a therapist !..i think thats why i find it so shocking...sad that so many therapists abuse thier "knowledge"...
J.

[ejean9]

god I must try and find that book, sounds really interesting.. I have a friend who is in therapy and all its done is make her more self indulgent, believe her own psycosis, and be totally selfish going on and on about herself eurghh.. i tried to explain that everyone has problems but sounds like her therapist is really trying to LOOK for problems that dont exist..

I only like non fiction.... was peed off when i found out james greys a million little pieces was a stretch on the truth.. thought that was the best book i have read recently but hey.. you live and learn to not take evrything at face/word value eh!!!
Yes..you must LOOK for it now and read it..cos its fab...:D

[klj]

god I must try and find that book, sounds really interesting.. I have a friend who is in therapy and all its done is make her more self indulgent, believe her own psycosis, and be totally selfish going on and on about herself eurghh.. i tried to explain that everyone has problems but sounds like her therapist is really trying to LOOK for problems that dont exist..

I only like non fiction.... was peed off when i found out james greys a million little pieces was a stretch on the truth.. thought that was the best book i have read recently but hey.. you live and learn to not take evrything at face/word value eh!!!

Have you read Stuart, A Life Backwards, by Alexander Masters? It's a facinating account of the life of a homeless man, was made into a show as well. I think it's a book that would suit your tastes, and it's true! I found it both sad and uplifting, but mostly really interesting.

[bykimbo]

I have recently discovered some fun, light-weight whodunnits, by Lilian Jackson Braun. I can safely mention this now I've bought your entire stock. ;)

[klj]

:D Kimbo. Glad you like them! xxx

[JerseyDevil]

Lately the 'best' book I've read is Ev Ehrlich's GRANT SPEAKS.
I can see you Brits rolling your eyes at the title. In it's own right it is a minor masterpiece. It's a work of fiction based on the premise that the Grant we all know through our history studies was not 'the' U.S. Grant at all. Told in the first person on his death bed he introduces you with wit, humor and sorrow to the world of the 19th century U.S.A..
I would also recommend Michel Faber's: THE CRIMSON PETAL AND THE WHITE a fine novel set in Victorian England with the excellent opening line: Watch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them.
As for 'light reading' I knocked off Dan Simmons ILIUM and the follow up OLYMPOS. Great SF.
I usually read 3 or 4 books at a time when I'm not doing heavy historical research.

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[klj]

I enjoyed Crimson Petal as well - have your read Apple? - his follow-up book?

[JerseyDevil]

I enjoyed Crimson Petal as well - have your read Apple? - his follow-up book?

My wife is reading the follow-up. He also wrote a superb SF novel that no one seems to know: Under The Skin.

[klj]

My wife is reading the follow-up. He also wrote a superb SF novel that no one seems to know: Under The Skin.

Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for that too. Must say, I've been seeing several of your posts on here lately and love your sense of humour! Glad you are here.

[googoodoll]

Life Support by Tess Gerritsen. I wasn't sure I'd like a medical thriller but it was brilliant.

[NowAndThen]

I am reading "The Psychology of On-Line Auction Selling" ...

Only I wish - looking for something along those lines!

[bykimbo]

I am reading "The Psychology of On-Line Auction Selling" ...

Only I wish - looking for something along those lines!

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist :D http://uk.four.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi/1221481446-19386-0

[crochetdoilies]

My favorite author is Ann Rule, I love her writing style and I am always lurking waiting for the next new book. The last one was as good as the others... titled "Smoke Mirrors and Murder and other true cases".

[Stitchybubbles]

The latest book that I absolutely devoured was one by Elizabeth Chadwick called The Winter Mantle. It was the first time I've ever read one of her books and now I want to read all of them. Just love finding a new author and knowing that I have loads more to look forward too.
Anyway the book is about the reign of William the Conqueror and his family and english lords and norman ladies, and it's a thumping good read that I just didn't want it to end.
I now have it for sale amongst my goodies too :D

[BabsnRay]

The last book I read was The HIghland Clearances by John Prebble. , I'm now reading Air Lift to Wounded Knee.

Both are factual books that highlight the predjudices of the wealthy land owning gentry to what they regarded as peasants and inferior peoples. I don't really read much fiction, but I did used to read a lot of horror and ghost stories, which from there I turned to factual research.

[wizbooks]

Recently finished Deluge by Anne McCaffrey it only took me a couple of days to read and I'm about to finish Double Cross by James Patterson. Not sure what I'm going to read next.

[VandTnut]

Good Omens
A colaborative effort by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
As with most of the works Terry Pratchett has a hand in you need to read it at least twice as there are little tidbits that you just go right by the first time through buried in odd corners that when you come around the second time you spot something early in the book and think: OH - I must make a mental note of this because it will be important later: and later think AHAH! - I'm glad I made that important mental note.
If you don't like like books that might alter your world view avoid this one like PLAGUE (a major supporting character). It isn't a WAR story (another major supporting player) there isn't much DEATH (MAJOR supporting role) although the role of FAMINE (begining to catch the theme) as a player in the modern corporate world makes one think.
This is a cautionary tale in the best and very traditional sense of the term.
You have been warned.
ED

[klj]

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne. Amazing book.

[BlossomTree]

Green Angel Tower (& Series) by Tad Williams!

[lyselicia]

"Middlesex"by Geoffrey Eugenides i would love to see someone try and make a film out of it,maybe they would have too find twins to play the lead.