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Post by maggyd on Jan 24, 2009 18:29:31 GMT 1
My O.H. only reads true stories Im afraid I dont like Autobiographies or Biographies I like to get away from reallity.
The loveliest book I remember reading was CHILDREN OF THE FOREST AND BACK TO THE FOREST both by Winifred Foley the illustrations are lovely as well they are from true life though ( I think).
Ive just bought one from the Y.M.C.A. shop this morning its one of the Love of Life books 3 books in one Glamour by Louise Bagshawe ---Love out of Season by Ray Connolly and The Matchmaker of Perigord by Julia Stuart. Ive only read a couplde of pages and then the Virging Man came and fixed my problem Ill probably read in bed.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 26, 2009 9:48:25 GMT 1
My O.H. only reads true stories Im afraid I dont like Autobiographies or Biographies I like to get away from reallity. The loveliest book I remember reading was CHILDREN OF THE FOREST AND BACK TO THE FOREST both by Winifred Foley the illustrations are lovely as well they are from true life though ( I think). Ive just bought one from the Y.M.C.A. shop this morning its one of the Love of Life books 3 books in one Glamour by Louise Bagshawe ---Love out of Season by Ray Connolly and The Matchmaker of Perigord by Julia Stuart. Ive only read a couplde of pages and then the Virging Man came and fixed my problem Ill probably read in bed. Children of the Forest and Back to the Forest are the ones set in the Forest of Dean aren't they? They are true stories and they are also available on tape as they were on Radio 4 at some stage. I really enjoyed the books but then we love the Forest of Dean. |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 26, 2009 19:27:28 GMT 1
I loved them books especially back to the Forest! I laughed out loud when they were painting that room PURPLE its funny I cant remember much of the story now I must have read them 20 years ago  but I do remember that bit  Ill have to look for the tapes I would enjoy listenening while were travelling in the van. |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 28, 2009 21:36:23 GMT 1
Your OH and I like the same sort of books--
Definately Autobiographies ( sometimes Biographies but these are written by another person/persons on their behalf ) and Historical Books--I find them interesting ( some of them I will agree are just 'padded out' to fill the pages)and that can be boring- I have just finished reading Paul O'Grady- I didn't find that one interesting at all!!
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Post by maggyd on Jan 28, 2009 21:46:11 GMT 1
 Why would you want to read about someone exagerating there lives? they are no different from you are I !!
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Post by Biggles on Jan 30, 2009 16:11:36 GMT 1
Exactly Maggs thats why I didn't like the Paul O'Grady Book-but other ones such as Michael Parkinson, Howard Hughes, John Thaw, Thora Heard are interesting because you get an insight as to how they lived before they were famous-Ian Botham--about Cricket--
The Historical Books--just because I am interested in History!!
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Post by maggyd on Jan 30, 2009 17:43:28 GMT 1
I have read a lot of Novels that are historical a lot of fact interlaced with fiction! but that is the beauty of reading there is such a lot to choose from and each person has their own likes and dislikes. My Mother in law is like you Biggs she has read the life story of lots of famous people I always tell her she is a nosey parker  John doesnt read anything but war related true stories R.A.F. types he is forever telling me when we are driving about "there was a so and so aircrash in that field he knows what plane it was! how many crew were in it who suvived who were killed where they were buried! ME Im an Airhead!! |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 30, 2009 21:27:03 GMT 1
I am like your Mum--"A Nosey Parker"
Although you are quite right Historical Novels for me too--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Jan 30, 2009 22:52:49 GMT 1
Once open a time I used to read a lot of Geogette Heyer she writes historical romances ! but Ive grown out of romance novels now Ive grown far to synical in my old age. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 30, 2009 22:58:49 GMT 1
Once open a time I used to read a lot of Geogette Heyer she writes historical romances ! but Ive grown out of romance novels now Ive grown far to synical in my old age. My sister was a big Georgette Heyer fan. I like Sci-Fi and Wilbur Smith |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 2, 2009 23:08:59 GMT 1
I dont think Ive read any Wilbur Smith Sleepy but Im not into science fiction not quite sure what Sci-Fi is although Im familier with the term. Oh yes Science Fiction I told you Im dense. |
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Post by leanne on Feb 9, 2009 14:18:14 GMT 1
my current book is Wildwood- a journey through trees- by Roger Deakin.... and its wonderful.
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Post by maggyd on Feb 9, 2009 16:05:09 GMT 1
Is it Fiction or NOn Fiction Leanne? I like the title
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Post by Biggles on Feb 9, 2009 16:17:33 GMT 1
my current book is Wildwood- a journey through trees- by Roger Deakin.... and its wonderful. That book sounds interesting-- I will try to get that one from the Library. Any others you can recommend?--Bigs |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 9, 2009 16:36:13 GMT 1
my current book is Wildwood- a journey through trees- by Roger Deakin.... and its wonderful. I've just had a look on Amazon, that looks right up our street (bushcraft and camping!), Leanne, thanks. I'll check and see if hubby already has it, if not you have solved his birthday present! |
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Post by leanne on Feb 9, 2009 16:50:11 GMT 1
its wonderful (so far anyway! ) factual, anecdotal, a joy to read. I have soo many books, i'll sort through some of my faves for you all a little later....  |
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Post by jennywren on Mar 18, 2009 7:32:18 GMT 1
My fav book was On the Beach by Neville Shute - a very clever writer I thought
I just could not put this book down - it could still all come true <shriek>
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Post by Biggles on Mar 18, 2009 12:14:11 GMT 1
Yes you are so right about "On the Beach"--I couldn't put that one down and it could still happen yet--
Any others to reccommend?--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Mar 18, 2009 16:53:10 GMT 1
Im reading - The Way The Crow Flies by Ann-Marie McDonald, its taking a bit of getting in to though its very slow to start it had good reviews one from the Guardian 'Moving and compulsively readable. It has the ingredients of a bestseller'.
Ill let you know.
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Post by jennywren on Mar 18, 2009 20:01:29 GMT 1
I prefer what is termed as New Woman reading - just read Erica's James latest - she lives in Knutsford so I recognize some of the place names although calling the town Crantsford is a bit naff I thought really |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 18, 2009 21:32:24 GMT 1
Never heard of the term jennywren ! but then I wouldnt being an OLD women. |
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Post by jennywren on Mar 21, 2009 7:33:55 GMT 1
Some of the New Woman writers are Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell, Catherine Alliott, Kathy Kelly et al - usually very good story - light hearted and no nightmares afterwards |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 21, 2009 13:02:37 GMT 1
Ill have to make a note of them jennywren but I usually get my books from the charity shops! I havent been to the library for a while now it is in the next village so means the car and I am so slow since I got this C.P. Id end up paying fines!! |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 21, 2009 13:06:19 GMT 1
Oh talking about nightmares!! have you read Patricia Caldwell I think it was The Flies or something like that I gave my D.I.L. it back it was gruesome murders I felt sick and Stephen King is another I wont read.  |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 21, 2009 13:08:40 GMT 1
I'm re-reading Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time.
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