General Chat

Ann, sorry but have just seen your question. It is a follow on. Can I vote for The Family Tree and Northanger Abbey Jill xxx:)

Thanks Jill. have only read one of the No 1 .... series but quite enjoyed it. My D i L has read them all. Ann glos

Maybe a suggestion for september then SL. Perhaps when the time comes you would like to add it. I have seen the reviews on it. Ann Glos

and welcome votes from across the pond to Velvet Paws (Les) who takes the time to read and vote. Its really good to see the Book Club reaching out so far ..... Thanks Les your vote is noted. You better get in quick as a clear favourite for the classic so far............... x Mike.

I need to keep this one near the top in case anyone has missed the vote. Ann Glos

Ann.....I won't vote as not sure if I can get any of these....but have read both Animal Farm and War of the Worlds and can recommend them as a good read. H.G Wells came from my neck of the woods....Woking in Surrey and it is mentioned in the book... Jacquie xxx PS. Have a note from the Post Office....1 parcel arrived!!!! Will pick it up tomorrow.....yours or Dee's? OOO so excited.....

hi Jacqui, i wonder which it is. Ooh the excitement. just reading about HG Wells in the paper. apparently he was a racist and didn't respect women, was horrible to those he married, not a nice man at all. I have read Animal Farm but not War of the worlds. Not really my type of books though. I look forward to hearing tomorrow. Ann Glos

I also think I have read A Country Calendar. Has it got lovely painting in it? I can't remember as there were a couple similar. Ann Glos

Come on GReaders... Your last chance to vote for August books.... We have a clear leader already for the classics, but we have a TIE right now for the light books .... between.... The Family Tree and Never Look Back so last votes count xx Mike

I am reading `Never Look Back` now and enjoying it very much. Love and Peace Marianne.xxxx

Jacqui, a message from Mike. Ann Does Oleander?Jacquie, know that you can read some books on- line via email books? I know its a few and its not the same as having them in your hands?? x Mike.

Marianne, please join us on 23 July for the review if Don't look back wins. (Well even if it doesn't I am sure we would like to see your thoughts on it). Make a note of the date and watch the board for the Review thread. Ann Glos

Sorry so late voting! The Family Tree and Northanger Abbey Maz. XX ** waves to Mike! **

My vote is for The Family Tree the synopsis swayed me! To anyone interested 'Cloud Atlas' is in Tesco priced at £3.79!! Julie xxx

Yoohoo - ~~ Mike waves to everyone~~ I saw HRH Lynda's thread with you all waving - it was a real tonic- you are all brilliant and especially those who have kept the Book Club going. xx The late flurry of votes, here and direct, have certainly changed the outcome. Today is the last chance to vote and I'll give the winner tomorrow. July - I am reading The Crimson Petal, but also saw Cloud Atlas for £3.73 in Asda the other day so got that as well (cheaper than Tesco! Lol). See you all tomorrow - happy reading. x Mike

I have just read cloud atlas - but I got mine in Ottakers on a three for one, thought that was good until I saw about Asda and Tesco :)) Ann Glos

Ann.....one parcel has arrived...from Dee. A lovely suprise the books look right up my street...you lovely people. The Binding Chair by Kathryn Harrison and Patricia Cornwall's Trace....my favourite! Mike....now I have changed my internet package I'll look into the books on line, thanks... By the way my visitors brought me The Crimson Petal.....very risque......so far!!!! Jacquie xxxx

so you wont be on here so much now then Jacqui with all those books to read? Ann Glos

Oh I wouldn't say that Ann....got to keep abreast of all the happenings.....better than the BBC this place, for keeping me up on the news.....and such lovely people you meet too, especially on this thread!!!!! Jacquie xxx

** Fanfare** Well, my fellow readers, here are the results for the August choice. A clear winner with 6 votes: The Family Tree -- Carole Cadwalladr In the classic section another clear winner with 4 votes: Rebecca -- Daphne Du Maurier Thanks once again to all. I'll see you at the July review on the 23rd -- Happy reading! x Mike.