General Chat

Thanks to Ann in Glos for making me feel welcome - definitely will send in some reviews. Just finished packing the suitcase - managed to get The Family Tree, seems it's only in hardback at the moment - perhaps 2006 is the paperback date? Regards, Anne

Hi Dee!! Glad you had good hols. Yes it WAS me who recommended it - glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully the 2nd book will be out soon. Maz. XX

welcome back Dee. Hope you had a good holiday with lots of walking? i see you did plenty of reading. Ann Glos

Hi folks Well I'm back. Thought I had better check in and see what has been happening while I have been away. Great choices for August, will have to look out for them. Glad the books arrived OK Jacquie, they should keep you out of mischief for a while!!! Maz While I was away I read 'A Year in the Merde' - Stephen Clarke, feel sure you mentioned it some time ago. It was hilarious, will pass it on to my son as he works in France quite a lot these days. By the way has anyone read 'Starter for Ten' by David Nicholls? It had me creased up. It is about life at Uni in 1985. If you want something light for a holiday it might be just the book for you. Dee xx

I wasn't keen on the look of Crimson petal so didn't want to buy it, waiting for it from the library instead. Read cloud Atlas! Hmmm!! Ann Glos

I'm sure it will Ann....can't read them all at once! Anyway at the moment reading Crimson Petal....how's anyone else doing with it!!!! Must say at the moment I would rather be reading Patricia Cornwell's Trace!!! But will stick with it. Jacquie xxx

Hi Jacqui, only just found this again. Sorry it wasn't mine (sob, hope it hasn't got lost and it was posted in a very upmarket place too ---Cheltenham). I knew Dee had sent 2 books but thought you had already got both. Hope mine arrives soon then. Ann Glos

Hi Mike....It's great receiving parcels from England but when they contain Books....well say no more!!! I will try and review all of them!!! Ann....Dee must have sent 2 parcels because they are both from her!!!....Still have yours to look forward to....how lovely!!! Probably come in the next day or 2 because I think you sent yours the day after her. So still very excited here!!!! Jacquie xxxx

I have just ordered the Crimson Petal and the white from the library. Our library doesn't have it (there's a surprise, but they can get it from one of the Glos libraries although it is out at the moment. Hopefully I will get it in time to review it on 27th. i have read Cloud Atlas. Ann Glos

I am more excited than Jacquie/Oleander .... must be great to receive the books Dee and Ann have sent. ... and to Anne Dudgeon(sp?) and anyone else ... you can always give your comments on the review for any books you have read -- it helps us to see what to read or not.... we welcome reviews for any of the books that were'nt voted for but were nominated? If that makes sense lol? I read books that 'lost out' in the votes - some good - some awful! What I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to give review on what you've read, it's all welcome xx Mike.

Ann, going on Amazon Fr to order my copies. Hi to Mike. Jill xxx:)

Great, so you have four whole books to read now. You wont know what to read first. I hope you enjoy it, probably a bit lighter than the others. Ann Glos

Ann.....It's arrived.....haven't seen it yet....my sister just rang me to say the Post Mistress dropped it off at her house on the way past as she knew I was waiting.....your parcel came straight up here so don't have to go into town to collect it..... can't wait to go over now to collect it.... Thank you soooo much... Jacquie xxxx

You are welcome Anne, and, on behalf of Mike who is temporarily absent, i invite you to review any of the books you read and letus know what you thought of them. By the way, I wouldn't bother with merry Christmas Mr lawrence, not really holiday reading!! Ann Glos

What a great thread! So many interesting books discussed. I wish I had the time to read more and could join in. On holiday I do little else but read and will definitely be taking some of the books recommended here. Thanks to all of you for helping me put my summer reading list together. Anne

a ~~wave to Maz East End~~ as I just saw her reply lol. from Mike

I've seen it!!!

Could those who are interested put a note on here to show they have seen it. Thanks. I know Mike will be checking in sometime to keep track. Ann Glos

Need to push this up for people to see the August choice. Ann glos

I checked in Ottakers and they say The family Tree wont be in until March 2006. Don't know what they are playing at but I also checked the net and all the usual book sites seem to have it. Ann Glos