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Vera
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 Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:23:21 PM
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Its been ages since I've read a really good book. I think the last was Memoirs of a Geisha by Arther Golden. Before that The Green Mile by Stephen King. I've also read Clive Cussler and Dean Koontz.
I'm going in hospital soon so I need something easy to read yet holds my attention.
I'm not into autobiographies, romance, politics or Harry Potter / Lord of the Rings types.
Any suggestions?
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gossy
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Mrs DJ
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:32:53 PM
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I love anything by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Herbert etc
Anything spooky/scary and I can't put it down.
Stephen Kings Tommyknockers is one of my favorites.
Not that I get any time to read at all these days!!  |
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Pixie
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:33:37 PM
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haven't read it in an age but was a best seller once a million years ago
pillars of the earth by ken follett
v v v good book |
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hannah28
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:39:09 PM
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I really enjoyed "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. I think its been made into a film now too, but haven't seen it yet, book was great though!
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Vera
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:47:01 PM
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I've read most of already!
Stephen King favorites are Misery, Needful Things, Insomnia and Desperation.
Blimey Pixie, just looked on ebay for that book and one person wants £80 for it!!!
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gossy
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:51:17 PM
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| read all those Vera, what about ghostly books?? |
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Vera
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:54:46 PM
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Don't think I've ever read a ghostly book, do you know a good one?
Han, what was the book about? |
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rosyw
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 9:55:01 PM
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If you haven't read the, try the Earth's Children series by Jean M Auel, start with The Clan of the Cave Bear, then The Valley of the Horses, and if you, like most that read them want more, there 's 3 more to follow on! but you must read them in the right order  |
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dreammagic
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 10:10:01 PM
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Have you read any Tess Gerritsen books?
Have read a few of hers very easy to get into. |
    
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navaho621
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 10:23:21 PM
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Shrike by Joe Donnelly, my all time fav book, very gruesome horror, with action from start to finish, also Supernatuaral by John G Jones is very very good.
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Evie
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 11:50:45 PM
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| I just read Marian Keyes' Anybody Out There - it was a great book, I couldn't put it down! |
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paul_exe
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Posted - 29 Sep 2008 : 11:55:28 PM
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How long are you in V? How many pages do you need?
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Get over yourself: You breathe, you fart, what makes you different?
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Honeyb060674
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 06:39:46 AM
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Hi Vera  Try Stephen Kings The Cell, if you haven't already read it. I'm a huge fan & thought this one was rather good
EDT: I know you don't like biographies but I'm reding Ginger Mcaine "My Colourful Life...from Red to Amber" its horsey & its funny |
      
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georgiauk
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 07:44:39 AM
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Lorelei's Secret by Caroline Parkhurst.
Read this an age ago but it has stuck in my mind, fabulous read |
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Kash
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 08:30:41 AM
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Hi Vera,
The last book I read was Marching Powder by Rusty Young - very interesting Would highly recommend it.
Lauren. |
      
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NUTTER
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 08:46:00 AM
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I am reading at the mo (the gathering) by anne Enright..
Got to finish it as mums waiting for it!!
I did read couple weeks ago the funny autobiography but taking the mick out of her panjabi upbringing..
Called Anita and me by (Meera Syal) the comedian .. fab book..
Really entertaining..
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JanC
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 09:05:12 AM
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Dear Vera
Have you ever read any of Minette Walters' books? They are all well written with devious plots but look especially for "The Shape of Snakes" - it is just so clever.
Hope you are not in Hospital for too long - you'll be sorely missed here!
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Suelin
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 09:19:28 AM
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Anything by James Mitchener. Centennial is a wonderful read.
Hope all goes well in hospital Vera. Nothing serious I hope. Take care. |
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krb
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 09:29:14 AM
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Books that I have thoriughly enjoyed of late are;
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and
A Spot of Bother - both by Mark Haddon.
Mary Wesley books, particularly Part of the Furniture and A Duboius Legacy.
Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishigura. Don't be fooled it is not a love story.
Tony Parsons - Man and Boy and also Man and Wife.
A.S. Byatt is a new one I have found, keep a dictionary to hand...lots of good words!!
Maeve Binchy spins a good yarn
Alan Bennet - The Uncommon Reader was great and quite short.
Hope you find something good and that all goes well.
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Pixie
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 09:39:56 AM
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| interesting about the book on ebay. i'd lend you mine but unable to post it at mo. books by marian keyes are good reads. light hearted and funny. but will not take you long to get thru. have a look on amazon for pillars of the earth by ken follett. there must be some cheap second hand ones laying around. |
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Merlot
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 10:04:06 AM
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I'd second Tess Gerritsen if you like crime/psychology/medical/ thrillery type books. The early Patricia Cornwell ones were good as well, start with Post Mortem. Also like Minette Walters, loved The Scolds Bridle.
Don't get enough time to read and it has to hook me within the first few pages or I lose interest/don't care.
Hope you spend as little time as possible in hospital Vera and that it's not too painful for you. |
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Vera
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 10:39:41 AM
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Fabulous response - thank you, so many to choose from!
I shall investigate each one.
I have to be hooked in the first chapter too, but once its got me I can't put it down. Mind you as I'll be hooked up to a morphine pump thing I don't know if I'll be too away with the fairies to read.
Put it this way I have made sure my life insurance policy is to hand and also made provision for the horses. My dear friend Gill will have Dennis and Morris, while John will keep the girls in the event of my demise!
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Silvern_Scepris
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 11:21:41 AM
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I like Harlan Coben and Tess Gerritson books, both American crime writers. I have some I can send you if you like?
I have also just read the Gangs by Ross Kemp, it provides in interesting insight into Gangs all over the world. I think it accompanies a TV series on Sky. |
  
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spawn of merlot
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 12:35:09 PM
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| Echo Tess Gerritson/Patricia Cornwell if you like crimey ones. PJ Tracy is good as well. |
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PhoenixBoysOtherMummy
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Posted - 30 Sep 2008 : 1:28:06 PM
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| i read a book called A Line in the Sand. It was fabtastic. About an ex spy and a killer who has been sent to revenge the sectrets he spilled. Can't remember the author and book is stil and BF's house (he STILL hasn't read it!). |
  
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