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Post by maggyd on Apr 17, 2009 21:14:02 GMT 1
Yes Maggie did you read Paddy Clarke Hahaha? I've read Frank Mccourts books, very sad, I remember reading his brothers book, can't think of the name of it, when I was in labour with Holly, Sean left me on the labour ward to go and get his car taxed!! I was in a lot of pain, just think well its is supposed to hurt, when he got back, (it took him hours) I said I think you'd better get someone, they had quite a shock when they checked me! I read Frank McCourts life story em he was a myrte to exzema if I remember rightly. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 17, 2009 21:17:22 GMT 1
Maggie and Em I'm just the same as you two regarding characters and book names. I've also often bought the same book twice and only realised when I'm have way through it that I've read it before.  Yep ;D I could come home from the libruary with four books two of which Id read before!! |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 28, 2009 11:58:48 GMT 1
I've just finished Shadows of the workhouse by Jennifer Worth. They are intertwine true short stories of the people she worked with in the east end in the as a midwife 1950's. They all have one link, the workhouse. It was a good read I'll have to look out for her other book Call the midwife
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Post by maggyd on Apr 28, 2009 21:37:04 GMT 1
Now that sounds like my kind of book em.  |
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Post by emseypop on May 3, 2009 20:17:35 GMT 1
I've just finished Ugly by Constance Brisco. The true story of a troubled childhood, growing up in a large family in the 60's. I'll look out for the sequel, as I'd like to know what happens next. Sad, there are many books of this kind out there now, i worry that I'll become desensitized to this kind of thing, but this was passed on to me, don't think I'll actively seek out this kind of book again  |
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Post by melaniepur on May 4, 2009 20:40:37 GMT 1
I'm reading "To hold the Crown" by Jean Plaidy. It's about Henry the Seventh's reign. I can't get enough of English history
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Post by Biggles on May 4, 2009 21:22:03 GMT 1
I've just finished Shadows of the workhouse by Jennifer Worth. They are intertwine true short stories of the people she worked with in the east end in the as a midwife 1950's. They all have one link, the workhouse. It was a good read I'll have to look out for her other book Call the midwife I have just finished reading that book Emsey--A good read--I am now on to something different--the only one I could find in the Charity shop--(the Library was closed over Bank Holiday) It is about How Mysteries are solved by Forensic Scientists--by Hugh Miller. Melenie--I too love reading about History-that would be my kind of reading. I must remember that one--Bigs |
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Post by maggyd on May 4, 2009 21:29:30 GMT 1
I used to read a lot of Jean Plaidy at one time she is good I like historical novels based on fact nothing too heavy! I read a lot less these days I spend too much time on here. |
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Post by Biggles on May 4, 2009 21:40:22 GMT 1
I read when I have gone to bed--sometimes till 2am--depends on the book--but I know what you mean Maggs I spend more time on here- ;D
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Post by maggyd on May 4, 2009 21:52:13 GMT 1
Thats the only place I do read in bed Biggs but I only manage a couple of pages and I nod off. |
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Post by jasmine on May 15, 2009 8:30:56 GMT 1
I've finished Miracle at Speedy Motors and am now reading Driving Over Lemons (should not have been trying to read both at the same time ). I do most of my reading in bed or while I'm waiting for the boys to finish some club or other. I also read a lot of gardening magazines so it takes me quite a long time to get through a book unless I am on holiday. I am really enjoying Driving over lemons, going to give it to my mum and dad, who live in Spain, when I have finished. They are lucky - they do have running water and electricity unlike the folk inthe book. |
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Post by farmersboy on May 15, 2009 8:52:42 GMT 1
The Daily Mirror,at the moment  |
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Post by jennywren on May 15, 2009 18:50:48 GMT 1
Well what a surprise |
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Post by emseypop on May 15, 2009 19:08:51 GMT 1
The Daily Mirror,at the moment and I had you down for a daily sport man   I'm reading 1000 hidden senses by Amy Tan, its the second of her books I've read, the characters are a bit samey but its still a good read, My 'to read' pile is getting higher! My friend wants me to go to the cinema with her to see 'angels and demons' so I'd like to read that before I go. My sil has borrowed me a Marian Keys book i'm looking forward too as well, I'll prolly take that one on holiday with me. |
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Post by Biggles on May 15, 2009 20:34:33 GMT 1
I have just finished reading Geoff Hamilton "One Man and his Garden" which was very interesting--It traces his life in London's East End through childhood in rural Hertfordshire right up till becoming a successful Gardening Presenter --and author.
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Post by melaniepur on May 15, 2009 20:47:16 GMT 1
Can anyone recommend a FACTUAL book about Tudor history? Or any good, factual book about an important/interesting period in England. I've been sucked into Tudor history through historical fiction (but now I want the truth!) but I am also very interested in witchcraft and paganism.
I dont think you.ll get a completely factual book on Tudor England I suppose The Six Wives of Henry the VIII th I cant help with the other I dont think you will find anything like that in the History Books!! There was a film A man for All Seasons did you see that? it was about Henry the VIII th not my favourate royal Im afraid .
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Post by Biggles on May 15, 2009 21:11:26 GMT 1
Mel--Look out for the author Denis Wheatly I have stopped reading his books because they 'scare' me-they are about witchcraft and Paganism--Bigs
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Post by jasmine on May 15, 2009 22:32:32 GMT 1
Can anyone recommend a FACTUAL book about Tudor history? Or any good, factual book about an important/interesting period in England. I've been sucked into Tudor history through historical fiction (but now I want the truth!) but I am also very interested in witchcraft and paganism. I love Tudor history Mel. If you put David Starkey into Amazon's search engine you will get a long list of his books. He doesn't just research Tudor history but on Amazon UK his Tudor books are listed first. |
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Post by jennywren on May 16, 2009 6:53:11 GMT 1
Mel--Look out for the author Denis Wheatly I have stopped reading his books because they 'scare' me-they are about witchcraft and Paganism--Bigs I used to love Denis Wheatly. I think The Devil Rides Out was one of his. I know could never put them down once started |
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Post by jasmine on Jun 22, 2009 18:11:42 GMT 1
I am just getting to the end of A Real Boy by Christopher Stevens. It is about a little boy called David who is profoundly autistic. The book is written by his Dad and charts David's early years. It has made me laugh and cry, but mostly cry. What a strong family they are.
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Post by jennywren on Jun 22, 2009 18:12:48 GMT 1
I've just read Katie Fford - Love Letters - very light hearted and I can pick up and put down when I like
I actually emailed her about it and goodness me within 5 mins got a reply
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Post by jasmine on Jun 22, 2009 19:25:42 GMT 1
Oh wow!
I've just ordered that book from Amazon. Hopefully it will be a bit cheerier than A Real Boy.
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Post by jennywren on Jun 23, 2009 5:52:46 GMT 1
You mean you have ordered Katie Fford Jasmine - Tesco are selling it cut price right now
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Post by jasmine on Jun 23, 2009 8:56:42 GMT 1
Yes, it came yesterday. Think I paid £6.99 but I didn't realise it was hardback - would usually wait til a book came out as a paperback. Not easy to read a hardback in the bath |
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 23, 2009 12:12:03 GMT 1
I'm reading quite a good book called Perfect Match at the moment. It's about the repurcussions of a woman needing to get a bone marrow transplant for her young son. She's had an affair and the son is not her husbands. It's actually better than it sounds. Tesco Book Club recommendation. |
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I'm reading 1000 hidden senses by Amy Tan, its the second of her books I've read, the characters are a bit samey but its still a good read, My 'to read' pile is getting higher! My friend wants me to go to the cinema with her to see 'angels and demons' so I'd like to read that before I go. My sil has borrowed me a Marian Keys book i'm looking forward too as well, I'll prolly take that one on holiday with me.