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Right now, nothing. Stalking the thread for suggestions, but considering picking up my old faithful Lord of the Rings again - been a year or 2 since the last time I read them.
Read the Tomorrow series as a kid, loved them and still do - movie was ok but the books are way better.
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What are you reading? The man in the white suit
Who wrote it? ben collins
What is it about? ben collins being the Stig and his journey through the TV show from audition and keeping it a secret.
Are you enjoying it?loving it so far.
Hubby loved it as well, very easy to read
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Just finished the Carl Hiaason, enjoyed that.
Now reading "Some of my friends have tails" by Sara Henderson. I read it years ago, it's just a gorgeous book for animal lovers.
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I'm reading "The lost symbol" By Dan Brown.
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Just finished Expecting Adam by Marth Beck.
It's a true story written by a mother who found out she was expecting a Downs Syndrome baby in the late 80s.
I enjoyed it mostly but I do find it hard to read books that go back and forth through timeThe reactions she experienced from people were sad but all in all it was a very touching read.
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What are you reading? 3rd Degree
Who wrote it? James Patterson
What is it about? A Womens Murder club, 4 successful women solve some of the biggest homicide cases.
Are you enjoying it.. 3rd book into the series of 10 (i think) and I love it.. Very addictive...
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I've just whipped through Corinne Grant's book, Lessons in letting go: Confessions of a hoarder. It was a fantastic read, quite excruciating at times but so interesting.
I've got a couple going at the moment: The winter of our disconnect by Susan Maushart. She's the chick who writes for The Age and The Australian, she decided to unplug herself and her entire family from their technology (including tv) for six months, and got a book out it. Very thought provoking.
Also, just got my hands on a copy of Diana Wynne Jones' Enchanted Glass. The author has lung cancer so I'm not sure how many more of her novels I"ll get to enjoy. And my copy of Bryce Courtenay's Power of One has just come in at the Library. I read April Fools Day a couple of weeks ago and it's made me really curious about the autobiographical elements in his very first novel.
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oh, interesting thread!! at the moment, the only reading im doing is BB and facebook!
Df actualy told me yesterday that i dont read anymore, so this week ive got marching orders, and its off to the library for me!
anyone have any good recomendations? i love true crime, and true stories (not sure the correct term for it...) have a little more prefrence towards the australian ones
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I love Martha Beck, I've read the book about her growing up as the daughter of a high ranking Mormon official in Utah, and then going her seperate way. So interesting. I've never been able to get my hands on a copy of Expecting Adam, but have wanted to read it for ages.
Just finished Expecting Adam by Marth Beck.
It's a true story written by a mother who found out she was expecting a Downs Syndrome baby in the late 80s.
I enjoyed it mostly but I do find it hard to read books that go back and forth through time
ETA - Sarah, don't be afraid to stroll up to the information desk at the library and ask them to give you some reading recommendations. They will be able to point out the the true story area (often they keep them all together in one area).
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What are you reading? The Tall Man- Death and Life on Palm Island
Who wrote it? Chloe Hooper
What is it about? Aboriginal deaths in custody, in particular that of Cameron Doomadgee and the resulting court case involving the police officer Chris Hurley.
Are you enjoying it? I am actually, as horrible as the situation/story is, it's quite informative, easy to read and so far (I'm only a 3rd of the way through) seems to have no bias.
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Don't have recommendations - not overly interested in crime stories
... but the true stories are usually called biographies (or autobiographies) and they're usually in the 920s on the shelves. Some get shelved elsewhere but most are likely to be here.
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Love in the Time of Cholera - by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I did enjoy it but....I just didn't gell with the protagonist...beautifully written book, but when you don't like a character that you're supposed to be cheering for, then it's a bit hard. Idea is gorgeous, setting is gorgeous, loved the character of the female love interest but not the man, thought him dishonourable.
"Fifty one years, nine months & four days have passed since Fermina Daza rebuffed hopeless romantic Florentino Ariza & married Dr Juvenal Urbino instead. Having sworn his eternal love, he lives for the day when he can court her again. When Fermina's husband is killed trying to retrieve his pet parrot from a mango tree, Florentino seizes his chance to declare his enduring love. Can young love find new life in the twilight of their lives?"
Am keen to read some more of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's books now though.
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What are you reading? Royal Assassin
Who wrote it? Robin Hobb
What is it about? Fantasy, 2nd of the Farseer Trilogy, it follows a royal bastard whom is sworn to protect heir to the throne Prince Verity and Verity's new bride, but his task is complicated by an invasion of vicious barbarians who turn helpless captives into zombie-like Forged Ones. The home front is no safer, with an ailing King and usurpers to the throne waiting in the wings. Romance, sibling rivalry, battlefield exploits, betrayal, political intrigue and telepathic magic insure that there's never a dull moment in the Kingdom of the Six Duchies. (most of this synopsis borrowed from Amazon)
Are you enjoying it? Yes
Another one here that looooves the Tomorrow Series and Ellie chroniclesAnd a die-hard Harry Potter, Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse fan
ooh Beatrix, that Black Dagger Brotherhood series sounds delicious!!
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Ree*Ree - I love the whole Farseer Trilogy & the Tawny Man Trilogy & The Liveship Traders Triolgy!! Love Robin Hobb!! (Except Forrest Mage ****e & not impressed at all with the coninuation of the dragon saga - she should have left a good thing well and truly alone...)
These are some of my favourite books. Let me know when you've finished the lot & we'll talkPS they get better with 2nd & 3rd readings too
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Ohhh reminds me of high school.. i think i only had the firt TWTWB book, wonder if i can find it
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I could have written this Winter! It's a shame, as the writing is divine...or maybe it's lucky the writing is so wonderful! Have you seen his short stories??Love in the Time of Cholera - by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I did enjoy it but....I just didn't gell with the protagonist...beautifully written book, but when you don't like a character that you're supposed to be cheering for, then it's a bit hard. Idea is gorgeous, setting is gorgeous, loved the character of the female love interest but not the man, thought him dishonourable.
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currently reading "the original of laura" written by Vladimir Nabokov (guy who wrote 'lolita'). basically about a promiscuous wife who is betrayed by her one of her lovers and her husband sets out to annihilate himself in fragments...starting with his toes lol! oh gosh, why did i just laugh at that?!anyway, i am really enjoying it, but it does take some dedication as it is an unfinished piece as nabokov passed away before its end, so is also fragmented...but it does lend beauty to the similance of the husband....
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Im on a bit of an urban fantasy (think supernatural themes, sexy scenes) kick at the moment.
What are you reading? Halfway to the Grave
Who wrote it? Jeaniene Frost
What is it about? Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership. In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat. {Amazon synopsis}
Are you enjoying it? Its like tween vampire fiction but for grown ups lol The characters are all adults, which I prefer to the teenage set in alot of the current vampire/supernatural themed books out there. I think the characters personalities are brilliant, Im nearly finished the book but I can safely say I am a little bit in love with Bones, he can bite me anyday
If there is anyone else that is a fan of urban fantasy I have a huge list of authors that I am slowly reading, series by series, and I am happy to email them the list if they want some idea's on new reading.
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