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NOOOOOO !!!!!!! Haven't finished Crimson Petal yet - let alone even STARTED Cloud Atlas!!! Will have to miss out on the review this month - there's no way I will finish both of those - especially as I have to read the Kathy Reichs in between as my boss is waiting for it lol. I suppose I will be put in the naughty corner again now - boo hoo!!!! Maz. XX

Hi Maz Mike is having problems sending us messages as the system has been so unreliable these last few days. I am sure he wouldn't want you to have to go back in the naughty corner again!!!!! Ann The paperback is heavy enough, dread to know what the hardback must be like Dee x

REVIEW OF FOOTBALL BOOK I RECOMMEND IT IS SO FUNNY Without doubt the best football book I've ever read is 'Kicked Into Touch' by Fred Eyre. It's an autobiography which tells the story of a young lad whose dreams of stardom with his beloved Manchester City were wrecked by injury, and released to the lower reaches of the league. A brilliantly funny insight into the life of a lower league journeyman, who was equally unsuccessful in the world of football management. His ability to get to the top in the business world far exceeded his skills on the pitch, when he built up a multi-million pounds stationery empire. Even though it was written in 1981, it is just as funny today, and is testimony to the spirit of a man who refused to be put off by newspaper reports saying things such as: 'The manager has switched Eyre from right-half to left-half to make room for the return of Murray. 'It makes no difference to the two-footed Eyre, who can play equally badly on either side.' Some truly great anecdotes, including the time he once 'employed' a certain Dennis Law as a part time delivery boy when he was stuck for help in supplying desks to an office to fulfill an order for his newly formed company. I'd certainly recommend it as a great read. Davex

Hi Dave Thanks for the review. We will certainly bear that one in mind Dee x

Maz, that is a pity, I wondered what would happen if anyone had read them the other way round. Our fault for choosing two large books. (Well not MY fault, I didn't choose either)!!! I would actually suggest, if we do review cloud atlas this month that you should concentrate on the other books for next month. Just my opinion but cloud Atlas was not my favourite - don't know about the others. Dee Mike shouldn't be having problems now with the message board. Ann glos

Thanks Dee and Ann for being so lenient !! Still waiting to hear what the Boss has to say about me !! Maz. XX

Maz Still waiting to hear from the Boss. He must be giving very serious thought to your punishment!!! Dee :-))

I'm gettin REALLY scared now LMAO !!!!

Maz Heard from the Boss and he says no further punishment is necessary!!!!!! By the way Mike also says that we don't need to read both books each month, we only need read one The things is Mike, if people are anything like me they have trouble choosing which one to read, and end up wanting to read both Counting the days till you come back, not long now is it? Dee xx

thank you kind sir!!!!

Well it seems Mike is back on the 27th. It will be good to see him back at the helm Dee x

Yes Dee - looking forward to receiving my punishments first hand lol Maz. XX

Ann you will be pleased to know I have received the book you sent....I thought it may have gone via Cuba (as something else once did!!!) but because it was taped it always takes longer this end...don't know why...I suppose they think it may have been opened.... Anyway thank you so much for taking the trouble to send it, and it was a lovely suprise to go into the post office today and there it was.....not had a good week (a friend in trouble...house trouble as in hardly got any left!!!) so it was a lovely boost...Thank you again....I shall enjoy it.. I'm afraid I haven't managed much reading the last 2 weeks as I have been helping my friend.. Jacquie xxxx

Jacqui, good that is great so pleased it has arrived. Enjoy!!!! Sorry to hear about your friend. I assume there is no way we can help? Take care Ann Glos

Nearly finished Crimson Petal at last!!! Harry is calling to me though - and I've still got the Kathy Reichs to read next. So many books ... so little time!!! Maz. XX

Hi folks Jacquie it is good to see the book has arrived at last. Crimson Petal is a great book isn't it Maz? Well researched as well. I look forward to reviewing it Dee x

halfway through Crimson Petal, very enjoyable, although i find it heavy to move around. Much better read than Cloud Atlas. It will be a while before I read harry Maz as I am number six on the waiting list for daughter's copy, which she bought in Tescos last friday (the first day of issue for £7.99 with the adult cover). They are all quick readers except one of the Grandsons so it won't be too long. Ann Glos

I am feeling a bit smug now because I have finished both /cloud Atlas and The crimsom petal and the White!!! Ann Glos

Oh Ann - you are SUCH a swot !!!!! I have soooo nearly finished Crimson Petal - just one chapter to go I think.... I believe The boss has given up with Cloud Atlas - so his comeback review should be short and to the point lol Maz. XX

I would not blame anyone for giving up on Cloud Atlas but the last I heard he was actually enjoying the bit he was reading. Ann Glos