What are your reading at the moment & any suggestions

Scarlett

Carol and Number

I actually liked Rose Madder, it brought home very much the horror of domestic violence.............but the ending was a bit dodgy...........I think he may have written it in his "drinking" phase, he admitted on a documentary that the standard of his books went way down.

Did anyone read "Desperation" I thought it was fab!

Emma

Paignton i am like you i can't put it down either, What do you think of Caron's diary Bits in the book?

Dougie

eloisa

I haven't long finished desperation, thought it was great. Rose Madder was good too. I think the only one I have not been 100% keen on was Delores Claiborne

TIMUK

I'm reading RAZZLE

Scarlett

Dougie I read the Regulators, but found it really strange, I persevered with it because I loved Desperation, and at the end kind of thought "what was that all about"

Love Stand by Me too

Scarlett

Sorry Eloisa, just saw your post, I didnt like the book of Delores Claibourne, but the film was very good.

eloisa

I didn't know they'd made a film of it, wonder if you can get it on dvd?

Scarlett

Im sure you can hon

Heres a link with some information on the film! It was brill.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109642/

eloisa

Thank you

I'm going to start re reading my Dean Koontz soon, I got 3 books for christmas and have read them already

Dougie

Scarlett

Hiya Dougie, it really threw me because I had got so "into" the story and the characters in Desperation that when I saw them doing completely different things in another book I just couldnt get my head round it

After speaking to Stacey by pm Im going to try the Dark Tower series! I tried the first one and couldnt get into it, but that was a few years ago, so Im going to have another go!

shorty

guest i was the same with the Dark Tower Series, just didn't think they'd be my sort of thing but after what i have read on here i am going to givr them a go.

Dougie

Yeah me too never got into the Dark Tower books, there was just something about them that I didn't like.

polar

Im just about to start Martina Coles The Take

eloisa

I read my first Martina Cole book just before christmas, the one about the woman that's been in prison and it turns out she didn't commit the murder she was in for? Can't remember what it was called now. I thought it was very good anyway and will definitely get more of hers.
We have a book shop in town where you buy the book then when you've read it you take it back and get half of the original cost off towards more books. Trouble is when I really enjoy one I don't want to take it back!

polar

Ive read all of Martina coles books and I think they are all brilliant definitely get some more of hers the jump is my favourite of them all

shorty

I got fed up with her books, they were all so similar and a bit depressing, I thought.

staceylc

Because the Dark Tower series is so long, you feel like you really know the characters.

Watch out for Oy the Billy Bumbler. He reminds me of Rustie.

numberplease

Eloisa, years ago I would read anything I could get my hands on by Dean Koontz, I was mad on his books, then all of a sudden it dawned that they were all too much of a muchness and I never read another one. Up until about 5 years ago I`d read every book he`d written.

shorty

I still love his books.

eloisa

I must admit I do understand what you mean numberplease but I still like reading them

annedave

i like loads of books,im with you on the patricia cornwall and cathy reichs.im reading The Take at the moment and enjoying it.I read a few books by william bayer i think that was his name very good.On holiday i read Memoirs of a geisha dont know if i spelt it right,it was a very good read.They have made a film of it but i bet the book is better.
Anne

staceylc

James Herbert & John Grisham are also favourites of mine.

Trish

I enjoyed James Patterson, the Alex Cross stories.

Along came a spider
Kiss the girls
Jack and Jill
Cat and Mouse

Reading Maeve Binchy at the moment, Light a penny candle.

Trish

numberplease

At the moment I`m reading the second of the Wilbur Smith books that I was given. The first one I read was "Shout at the Devil", and to start with it was hard going because it wasn`t my usual sort of book, then it got a bit better and I quite enjoyed it in the end. Hope the same happens with this one, "Gold Mine", because so far it`s not doing anything for me. I`ve never read Wilbur Smith before, but I`m going to give him a go.

bobian

Numberplease - have you read The Various Haunts Of Men Yet? - I finished my copy and just wondered what you thought :?:

Guest

No Bobian, not come across that one, who is it by?

gypsy93

im reading ' little earthquakes' by jennifer weiner--she also wrote ' in her shoes' which is a film now. its quite good, but lots of american references in it. lt week i read ' olivias luck' by catherine alliot, quite good, but the 10 yr old girl in it was written if she as if she was 20--very unbelievable

shorty

Currently reading "Body Double" by Tess Gerritsen...first one of hers I have read it excellent. She is a medical examiner and its a murder mystery type.

Recntly finished "Dead Simple" by Peter James....thoroughly enjoyed that, too...another murder mystery type book but a little different. Strangely, I had just finished ity when I heard the author being interviewed on Radio Five Live

The one before that was "A Lesser Evil" by Lesley pearse...I always enjoy her books, quite light readoiing but usually a good plot!

polar

Lesley Pearse is a brilliant but I thought "A lesser evil" was a her worst so far and was a bit let down by it

Sandyglen

I am reading Salem Falls at the momen by Jodi Picoult. Really like her books and see she has a new one out as well

shorty

I read that recently, excellent!!

Sandyglen

Just finished it guest, really enjoyed it.

numberplease

Just finished Wilbur Smith`s "Gold Mine". Turned out to not be too bad after all. Now I`m just starting on "Cry Wolf"

Tango Bunny

Just finished Lovers and Liars by Josephine Cox
A bit predictable and tame but I was desperate at the time as I'd read everything I had and library was closed.Mum gave it me.

Before that I re-read the Earth's children series by Jean M Auel.
I know they are aimed at children but I feel they are really meant for adult considering how sexually explicit they are.(from a childs point of view)My 15 year old has read them but I don't think I'd let a younger child read the series.
Just won the book of the month on Ebay so I'm waiting for that to arrive before starting anything else.

shorty

tango, I never thought they were aimed at children!! I absolutely loved the series, especially the first 3, had me totally enthralled!

Sandyglen

Just finished Jordan's Biography the first one a friend lent it me, Have now just started "The Constant Gardener".

garryb

Garry is reading James Paterson book Mary Mary.
I am reading Not That Kind Of Girl by Catherine Alliott it's not too bad but a bit slow starting.
Mary

bobian

I am reading Sight Unseen by Robert Goddard - one of my favourite authors.
When I read a book I like to tryan imagine who would play the central characters i it were made into a film or on tv.

This one has a David Jason sort of character, still deciding on an actor for the main guy

Anyone else do this?

shorty

Bobian yes I do that too....I was SO disappointed though when the Alex Cross books were made films....it needed someone like Eddie Murphy or Will Smith to play him, not Morgan Freeman!

numberplease

Sorry guest, I don`t often disagee with you, but I thought Morgan Freeman was ideal for the part of Alex Cross, I can`t stand Eddie Murphy, and Will Smith is too young for the part, but each to his or her own opinion, it would be very boring if everyone thought the same about everything. I`ll just carry on enjoying the books.

bobian

guest and numberplease - what are the Alex Cross books/films?

shorty

Bobian they are a series of books by James Patterson featuring the black detective Alex Cross....absolutely brilliant, best read in order, I'll find you a list if you like!

numberplease

Yes Bobian, you have to read them in order, but there are quite a few, they`re very good. I got hooked after reading Jack and Jill.

Sandyglen

Sorry guest, I disagree as well loved Morgan Freeman playing Alex Cross and when reading the books, it always makes me think of Morgan Freeman. It's about time, they made another film of one of the books. Don't know which one I'd choose though.

shorty

I am really surprised people liked Morgan Freeman ashim but its really interesting to hear.....I always pictured him in my mind as so much younger, hipper, trender.....maybe its the way I read the books

bobian

Thanks for the info - I might look out for one of the books

Loulou

I am reading Sickened by julie Gregory, its a true story about her and her life growing up with a mother who had Munchauson by proxy.
I have just finished Sharon Osbournes autobiography and enjoyed that, i realise now why shes as tough as old boots.

Loulou

Trish

Reading Jodi piccoult, salem falls, at the moment. Really enjoying it. It's the 1st one of hers I've tried and it's good so far

Trish

shorty

I've read all hers, Trish, and loved that one!

gypsy93

i've just started 'the king of torts' by john grisham, has anyone read it?

shorty

I am pretty sure I have read it and enjoyed it gypsy but as its not on my book shelf i cant remind myself what it was about!

I have just read Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan, enjoyed it a lot, currently reading The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari....American murder crime type...think its going to be good but a bit disturbing.

Sandyglen

I have read it as well, cant remember to much about it, think I enjoyed it as well

Tango Bunny

Right just finished the book of the month and at a loose end now.
Not going to start any of the books I've got for my hols so I'm off to the library 2 morro.
Any suggestions?

GoldenChippie

im reading jodi picoults, my sister's keeper and its great

will try Salem falls next

Tango Bunny

Can anyone tell me about the Kathy Reichs books and her charachter Tempe Brennan
What sort of books are they,crime,forensic??

gypsy93

i've never read a jodi picoult book, but they seem very popular on here, what sort of genre are they? i think i'm missing out

numberplease

The Kathy Reichs books are great. The character Tempe Brennan is a police pathologist, much in the vein of Patricia Cornwell`s Kay Scarpetta, but some people think a lot better. I like both writers. Like the Scarpetta books though, you need to start with the first and read in order

Trish

Sandyglen

Still struggling with "The Constant Gardener" can't get into it at all. Will persevere though

Tango Bunny

I thought it was just to similar to be true
The new series on Sky 1....Bones.
It's the same character as that in Kathy Reichs book isn't it
Her name is Temperance Brennan and she is a forensic anthropologist who works hand in hand with the FBI.....starts David Boreanaz
No point in me reading her books if the whole series is built around the same character

GoldenChippie

Gypsey Jodi picolut reminds me of the Lovely bones type of book

gypsy93

i thought her book covers looked like that sort of book--i might have a go at one of hers next. thanks

Tango Bunny

Anyone else read Mary Jane Stapes.....her books on the Adams family are brilliant I've just finished the last one(no 28 in the series)
I have the next on order as it's not published yet....very enjoyable but I think you have to start them from the beginning or you don't know wo's who in the family

numberplease

I`m still perservering with my Wilbur Smith books, just finished Cry Wolf, which wasn`t half bad when I got into it, now I`m reading his Wild Justice, I may have just about been converted into a Wilbur Smith reader.
Tango Bunny, I`d still give the Kathy Reichs books a go, TV and films very rarely stick to the books too much, and the books really are very good.

Tango Bunny

Just finished Jodi Picoult Vanishing Acts....brilliant I loved it....shall defo be getting more of hers'
Vicki stole my Sophie Kinsella the undomestic godess she said it was a very good read and my youngest came in from school ...took the James Patterson to her room and didn't come back down until suppertime by which time she's finished it and thouroughly enjoyed it

GoldenChippie

read that undomestic goddess

bit of light hearted tosh really

Tango Bunny

I haven't yet Vicki read that one...I've started Sushi for beginners Marian Keys
I'm on chapter 5 and enjoying it so far

gypsy93

just finished john grishams 'king of torts' quite good, but not my fave of his, thought he wrapped it up at the end too quickly--like he didn't quite know where to go with it. anyway, have started a fiona walker one today, but only until i go and get the next book club one tomorrow.

Chelseagirl

I am reading BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by Jenny Tomlin.
Martin McCutchon's mum (Tiff)
It is a story of the abuse she and her siblings received at the hands of her father, Martine's grandfather.
A shocking story, of abuse and neglect by both of her parents.

I am only up to chapter 7, but what a strong woman to survive that abuse.

numberplease

Behind Closed Doors is amongst my still to read books in the cupboard, I saw Jenny Tomlin interviewed on TV at the time the book came out, she`s a lovely lady.

Chelseagirl

Hi Numberplease,
It is a shocking book

I just having to re read paragraphs, to check I have read right

A good but SHOCKING read!!!!!!!!!

Sandyglen

Son's getting me this book for mother's day. I have just finished the "Constant 'Gardener" which I really struggled with, but was determined to finish still didn't find it very good

Sandyglen

Just read Martina Cole's "Broken" started it Saturday and finished it last night all 600 pages

Picked it up cheap in W H Smith's for £2.99. Really like her books. Have now just started "Behind Closed Doors".

numberplease

Fin,ished Wilbur Smith`s "Wild Justice", and can highly recommend it. I`d never read any of his books till rec ently, now I`ve read 4, didn`t enjoy all, but the last 2 were quite good. I`m now reading "Quake" by Richard Laymon. I`ve only read one of his books,"The Stake", and enjoyed it, so giving this a go now.

Sandyglen

Just finished "Behind Closed Doors" She must have been a strong woman. Unbelievable, that all that went on and no one did anything about it. Thinking she must be round about my age as a lot of the things she describes were about my time..Even the bit where she mentions buying 5 Park Drive cigarettes, we used to do that.

Now what do I read next, toss up between Tory Hayden and "Ghost Girl" or Labyrinth by Kate Mosse.

Chelseagirl

Sandyglen, I am reading martine's book now.
The poor woman had it no easier with Martine's father

What a B*****d.

numberplease

I finished Quake, by Richard Laymon, the other day, quite enjoyed it, a bit gory and improbable, but enjoyable all the same. Have just started on Hunting Down Amanda, by Andrew Klavan, haven`t come across him before, will see how it goes.

blueheather

Just fiished Empress Orchid and started on Tess Gerritsens 'Bloodstream'

numberplease

Finished Hunting Down Amanda, by Andrew Klavan, bit slow to get into at first, but got quite good. I`m just starting on an omnibus by Sidney Sheldon, containing Bloodline, Master of the Game, and Rage of Angels. I`ve never read anything by Sidney Sheldon before, would anyone else recommend him? Will see how it goes anyway, being an omnibus it will probably take a while to get through, unless I decide I don`t like him and give up.

numberplease

Finished Rage of Angels yesterday, just started on the next section, which is Bloodline, not too sure about it yet. Rage of Angels was OK, not really my sort of book, but not bad.

Tango Bunny

Reading Da Vinci Code at the moment...love it

Emma

im currently reading Memoirs of a geisha and im really enjoying it!

numberplease

I`ve just finished the 2nd book in my Sidney Sheldon omnibus, Bloodline, turned out to be rather good, one more to go. Master of the Game.

Suzyq

I am just about to read Around the World in 80 Dates...by Jennifer Cox..............

polar

Im just finishing sheila o'flanagans book the new one I think its called connections
Im brutal not knowing the name of it but I like hers - this one is of short stories about people staying on a carribean islan
anyone else read it?

numberplease

Master of the Game turned out to be quite good. I`ve enjoyed all 3 of the Sidney Sheldon books that I`ve read, whether enough to convert me into reading more, I don`t know. I`ve just started reading Beware, by Richard Laymon, it should be OK, I usually like his books.

numberplease

Finished Beware, it wasn`t too bad, but not as good asd other Richard Laymon books that I`ve read, very gory. I`ve started Private Eyes by Jonathan Kellerman, should be good, his books usually are.

Tango Bunny

Just finished Karen Slaughters Indelible......Loved it ...thanks to whoever recommended her
What's the next book of the month by the way????

numberplease

I bought my first ever Karin Slaughter book the other day, Faithless, but haven`t started it yet, I`ve never read her before, but it sounds good from the synopsis.

Tango Bunny

Let me know what it's like....saw that one in the library so I think I'll get it when I take the last one back
Reading a James Patterson at the moment....first time I've read one of his too

numberplease

I hope you enjoy it, which one have you got? I`ve read almost all his books, love them, especially the Alex Cross ones.

Tango Bunny

When the Wind Blows....subject a bit far fetched but I really enjoyed it....off to the library to get more this morning

numberplease

The first one of his that I read was Jack and Jill, then I got hooked and now I find myself waiting for the next book all the time. You ought to try Jack and Jill, it`s good.

Tango Bunny

I've just started ..Along came a Spider

numberplease

Enjoy, I`m sure you will.

Tango Bunny

I am so far....and I've got Pop goes the Weasle for later

numberplease

Go girl! But don`t forget about Jack and Jill.

Tango Bunny

Didn't have it at the library today so I got Marian Keyes....Angels
Finished Along came a spider.....loved it
Started Pop goes the Weasel now.....got the Marian Keys book just incase I run out