Guest MaryEMac Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Just read ' Ghost Girl' and Just Another Kid' byTorey Hayden. Have read and enjoyed all her books. Also have finished 'The Little Prisoner' by Jane Elliott. It took me three goes to read this as I found it too upsetting. It's the true story of a girl who was dominated, bullied and sexually abused by her stepfather who was just 14 years older than her. It started at 4 yrs old and ended when she was 21 and found the courage to fight back. on a lighter note I have the new Lilian Harry waiting for me. you've probably noticed that I have an eclectic taste in books!! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_4495 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I have just finished the Da Vinci Code (in less than a week) Mysister bought me the limited edition illustrated version which has pictures and photos of the locations/painting/symbols that are being written about which helps the story. Now moving on to another one by Dan Brown (Demons and Angels??) Have also just started reading Noboddy Nowhere by Donna Williams (and have bought the follow up Somebody Somewhere) which is an autobiography of her life with autism, growing up in the 1960's and being labelled 'awkward, a nutter, mad' and a whole lot worse. Have only just started today and can't put it down... it is very eye opening to see the world through the eyes of someone on the spectrum - I guess it is similar to Luke Jackson's Freaks, Geeks.... which is next on the hit list. Have got a book on Reggio ordered from Amazon, which I am looking forward to reading from a professional point of view. Finally managed to stick to a New Years Resolution to go to bed earlier and read...HOORAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi, Having pig-headedly resisted 'The Da Vinci Code' for ages, because everyone was telling me how good it was, I read it a couple of weeks ago. Interesting. A book I've read since along the Grail lines but totally different is 'Labyrinth' by Kate Mosse. You may find it of some interest? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I prefered Angels and Deamons to the Da Vinci Code also just read Kathy Reichs Cross Bones (another Jesus conspiracy) boss kindly loaned me The Learning Revolution as I left school Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hmm, thanks Marion, I'll bear those in mind. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi all, I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince....WOW I can't wait for the next one. THe book I read before that was Penny Vincenzi's Sheer Abandon - that was very difficult to put down. And I'm about to start Freya North's love rules. I love reading, can't get to sleep without it. I need that unreality check before I go to sleep!!! 47670[/snapback] I agree that the latest HP book was fantastic - however, I got to a certain part in the book when I spent about a week going round the house saying things like "I just can't believe it" & "Why did she go & do that?" which bemused my other half somewhat, as I wouldn't tell him what I was referring to (he's watched all the films with me, but has only read the first book - I want him to read them, so refuse to divulge anything!) Twinkle - I finished reading P.S. I love you, a couple of weeks ago, & also really enjoyed it. maybe I'm getting even more sentimental in my old age (which is hard going as I cry watching Beauty & the Beast!), but the 2 books I've mentioned here are the only books I've ever cried at. what was the other Cecelia Aherne book like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Here are a couple of good fiction reads!! Tuesdays with Morrie - It made me all emotional Hotel Babylon - I just can't believe what people do in HOTELS! Ugly - A girl totally abused as a child but is now a part time judge in London. I'd be glad for other suggestions. Just debating as to whether to start The Time Travellers Wife or The Hstory of Love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Very good read, interesting and couldn't put it down. About a young girl growing up in Africa with domineering father and a liberal aunt who the girl goes to stay with. Orange Prize for Fiction Winner Give it a go and see what you think Trudie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi Sue We must have similar tastes in books, just started reading 'Labyrinth', so far so good. Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_747 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The best thing about half term is having time to read. I have just discovered Penny Vincenzi. At the moment I am reading No Angel, but have just finished Forbidden places. I am also a fan of Jodi Picoult and enjoyed My sisters Keeeper, the Pact and Salem falls. I have a big stack still to read including Dan Brown Deception point and Digital fortress. Really enjoyed Angels and Demons and Da vinci code. Looking forward to seeing the film. Really don't have time to go back to work next week. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sue - Please let me know what you think of it!! Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I bought Labyrinth at the weekend. As Susan says, so far so good, but I wish I knew French They could be saying 'Cod and chips twice please'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Rea Who is this Susan person, can't be me, I'm only Susan when I'm getting told off and I promise I'm being a good girl at the moment ---- too tired to misbehave Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Honestly thought I'd read 'Susan' Must get eyes tested I have a friend called Sue, who completely hates being called Susan, so I have no problem in offering my deepest appologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hi there Jumped straight to last page in this thread so I dont know if its been mentioned, but Pack up the Moonis a wonderful book- a real weepy, but then very uplifting - I cried buckets in the beginning, but there are humourous things throughout as well that have you spluttering. A really easy read with some beautiful writing. The reason I picked it up is because it started off with my favourite poem - Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun... Cant remember the rest of it Anyway, lovely read. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 It is a lovely poem and I first heard it in Four Weddings and a Funeral. It's by W H Auden and can be found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Beau, Thank you sooooooo much for putting in that link to the poem. It was very kind. - I'm going to print it off and keep it safe now. Regards G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Like many others on here, recently read (and loved) The Time Traveller's Wife. I have started The Jane Austen Book Club but put it down to read time traveller's wife. Have just started Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre. First person narrative about a 15 year old boy in small town Texas. Anyone else read it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Thank you!! I've been meaning to read it, but forgot what it was called!! (if that makes sense!!) Will write it down now! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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