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Blood Orange and Daisy Jones & The Six are on kindle 99p daily deals today. I enjoyed both.
Although everyone says Daisy is better on audio.
Just noticed Summerwater is also 99p I enjoyed this too but was a slow burner.
Although everyone says Daisy is better on audio.
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Just noticed Summerwater is also 99p I enjoyed this too but was a slow burner.
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Won’t lie, finished away with the penguins, can see why everyone loved it, for me, not worth the hype 3*
Also I did not rate daisy jones, it’s put me off TJR altogether, I am yet to be convinced otherwise
Also I did not rate daisy jones, it’s put me off TJR altogether, I am yet to be convinced otherwise
Think someone on here recommended Roanoake Girls before, I’m reading it now and enjoying it so far
Just finished off 'The Betrayals' last night, and as I suspected I would, I loved it! I'd give it a 4.5/5, only docking the .5 for the very end. My second Bridget Collins book, and both were stunning. Definitely will be jumping on anything else she publishes for adults! Anyone else tried this book, or perhaps 'The Binding' by Collins? Would love to know your thoughts!
Now onto finishing my current library read so I can return that, then I think I'll start 'The Master and Margarita', which I'm excited but also nervous about. My last Russian classic was Crime and Punishment, it had such a dreary atmosphere (which I understood the need for - I still enjoyed parts of the book) and took me ages to finish - hoping not to get a repeat of that
Now onto finishing my current library read so I can return that, then I think I'll start 'The Master and Margarita', which I'm excited but also nervous about. My last Russian classic was Crime and Punishment, it had such a dreary atmosphere (which I understood the need for - I still enjoyed parts of the book) and took me ages to finish - hoping not to get a repeat of that
My kindle is fully charged and ready for my break. I've downloaded a few more Amazon Prime short stories.
I should be finishing off my current book tonight so I can start my amazon first reads choice - Constance when we arrive at the seaside tomorrow
I should be finishing off my current book tonight so I can start my amazon first reads choice - Constance when we arrive at the seaside tomorrow
I absolutely loved 'The Binding'! Fantastic, I did always hope for a sequel so I hope that happens. I remember it being fairly open ended? The characters were all great and the story was super well done.
'The betrayals' has beenon my list for ages now, really want to pick it up!
I got Constance, it looks good. Was shocked to get Swan Song by Robert Mccammon free on Prime. I have it on paperback its one of my faves ever.My kindle is fully charged and ready for my break. I've downloaded a few more Amazon Prime short stories.
I should be finishing off my current book tonight so I can start my amazon first reads choice - Constance when we arrive at the seaside tomorrow
Coming to a pound shop soon has got to be a book the daily Mail is plugging "from rags to ricky" by Sid Owen
oh my goodness what an adventure!!! looking forward to reading about the process here if you can fit tattl and reading in between all this!
welcome @Milfordcubicle
we‘re a nice lot here, legand has it we all get on and there’s no arguing silver sparrow was a struggle. I read it after it was mentioned here by someone, long after an American Marriage and I totally agree
ok gonna start the new hilderbrand.
@whathastheworldcometo did it. 
Within 5 minutes of waking this morning I’d bought three new books. Good start to the day I think.
Every Mother’s Son by Alex Smith (the 7th in the DCI Kett series)
That Night by Gillian McAllister
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham
But first, I have 45 mins left of The Guilty Husband, which I’ve been a bit slow with. People aren’t eating tea tonight until I’ve finished it though!
Every Mother’s Son by Alex Smith (the 7th in the DCI Kett series)
That Night by Gillian McAllister
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham
But first, I have 45 mins left of The Guilty Husband, which I’ve been a bit slow with. People aren’t eating tea tonight until I’ve finished it though!
Yes, same! I really want more out of that world, the whole concept of binding was so good. Pick up The Betrayals, you won't regret it!! Such a transportive book with an enchanting atmosphere, just like The Binding
God bless the weird phone stalkers. A book I had on my wishlist on Amazon has just show up on a fb ad telling me it was 99p.
The internet overlord works in mysterious bookish ways...God bless the weird phone stalkers. A book I had on my wishlist on Amazon has just show up on a fb ad telling me it was 99p.
I heard an interview on the radio yesterday with Deborah Moggach, the Author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. For women (and men!) of a certain age, her new novel sounds very entertaining: The Black Dress.
This year I’ve discovered books about book recommendations, because apparently my tbr list isn’t long enough 
Cathy Rentzenbrink is to blame - her autobiography Dear Reader, which is centred around reading, started me off. Read a couple more since and accidentally took out The Novel Cure from the library yesterday. It’s formatted like a medical handbook and offers recommendations for every affliction, from real health issues like haemorrhoids to problems like “being in the wrong career”. I’ve been flipping through it to random pages but it’s so interesting I’m going to read it cover to cover. The summaries are pretty detailed so it’s easy to get a feel for whether you’ll actually enjoy the book.
I don’t keep many books I’ve read these days but I might buy a copy for future reference.
Cathy Rentzenbrink is to blame - her autobiography Dear Reader, which is centred around reading, started me off. Read a couple more since and accidentally took out The Novel Cure from the library yesterday. It’s formatted like a medical handbook and offers recommendations for every affliction, from real health issues like haemorrhoids to problems like “being in the wrong career”. I’ve been flipping through it to random pages but it’s so interesting I’m going to read it cover to cover. The summaries are pretty detailed so it’s easy to get a feel for whether you’ll actually enjoy the book.I don’t keep many books I’ve read these days but I might buy a copy for future reference.
The Master and Margarita is brilliant! I read it as a teenager and loved it, despite being absolutely not the type to enjoy Russian classics. I’ve never read Crime and Punishment but did manage Notes from Underground so I can understand what you mean about the writing being difficult albeit enjoyable in places. The Master and Margarita is nothing like that so hopefully you will like it. The Novel Cure recommends it for “being a goody goody” if that’s an issue you have
This year I’ve discovered books about book recommendations, because apparently my tbr list isn’t long enough
I don’t keep many books I’ve read these days but I might buy a copy for future reference.
The Master and Margarita is brilliant! I read it as a teenager and loved it, despite being absolutely not the type to enjoy Russian classics. I’ve never read Crime and Punishment but did manage Notes from Underground so I can understand what you mean about the writing being difficult albeit enjoyable in places. The Master and Margarita is nothing like that so hopefully you will like it. The Novel Cure recommends it for “being a goody goody” if that’s an issue you have
Hahaha I can be a bit of a goody goody, so glad to hear I'll be cured of my goody-goody-itis
Really excited to get started now! Just been dragging my feet a little with this library book, but moving onto The Master and Margarita feels like an exciting incentive now!Notes from Underground is another I'd like to read this year, but after tasting some Dostoevsky, I think that's going to have to be a winter/autumn read instead. Being dragged into the depths of despair feels more fitting for that time of the year
I have Summerwater on my tbr pile - I keep meaning to read it but haven’t picked it up yet. That being said, I really like Sarah Moss’ books, especially Bodies of Light and Signs for Lost Children.
Just curious, does everyone have a favourite author? If so, who?
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I enjoyed The Five very much - if enjoyed isn't an inappropriate word for a book about such a sad subject.
I am interested in your reports back as I had a couple of reservations about it now I come to think of it.
But overall very interesting and illuminating about five women who have not been dealt with kindly, either in their lives or in history.
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