General Chat

I know I'm not a member but..... Snow Falling on Cedars is lovely....Watched the DVD the other day a bit slow in places but I'm sure you would enjoy the book. Jacquie

Evening all, First to Jacquie in Grenada.. you are most welcome there is no membership here anyone is welcome to join in. I hope you'll be able to get hold of some of the books we mention and have a read and give your review? Just (another lol) reminder that June books are A Child Called It by David Pelzer One Day In The Life of Ivan Denisovich by Solzhenitsyn because we've gone to first of the month to read - reviews will now be at the end of the month (doh! xx) I'm going to put a list in a minute of nominations for July book. Thanks again for all your support and enjoy reading!

Nominations for July book --- open until Sunday then voting - you cannot vote for your own selection x The Crimson Petal and The White ---- Michael Faber The Colour -- Rose Tremain Cloud Atlas -- David Mitchell On Dancing Hill -- Sarah Challis Snow Falling On Cedars -- David Gutterson Cold Mountain -- Charles Frazier Good Grief -- Lolly Winston The Breakdown Lane -- Jacquelyn Mitchard The Africa House -- Christina Lamb Don't Lets' Go To The Dogs Tonight -- Alexandra Fuller Thanks to Dee the best place to look for a review of the books is Amazon and that gives an idea of storyline. Ps....Jacquie Barnes -- No 'Hard Grinding' by Mel Hutchwright I believe he's a con artist -- All cheques to me Mr Hipkis (one s) xx lol

Mike Are we choosing two books this month like we did last month? Dee x

Yes Dee, As Ann suggested we have to have an alternative .. I'm reading Ivan this month as I don't want to read a Child called It.... so next month the same two books xx

Do I assume Mike we choose one book off the list and the first two chosen by the group are the ones for July? Ann Glos

Yes, Ann, We have a vote for what is the next.. All votes to me .. Only fair?? What gets voted is the book for next month? No if nor buts?? So I've been told lol So all votes to me and if you don't vote -- like in life -- you can't complain?? lol Vote between now and Monday (midnight) xxxx please I don't want the decision xxx lol

Hi Mike My vote goes to The Crimson Petal and The White Dee x

May I suggest 'the Africa House' by Christina Lamb - the true story of an English Gentleman and his African Dream Dont Lets go to the dogs tonight' by Alexandra Fuller - An African Childhood - About Rhodesia. thanks ps I managed to get my money back from Amazon brenda

Hi Mike, I read Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence at your suggestion (everyone's), but couldn't get into it. Iwas away for the weekend last weekend, and picked up the David Peltzer triology. Read them all in one sitting! But I promise to keep my trap shut! Like Jacqui I sometimes find it difficult to pick up books on the list, but have a few suggestions for July when you are ready. Thanks Magi

Evening to All, Les, Voting is anyway you want? I've already had a couple of votes by contacts. Brenda, Have added your choice and glad you got your money back in the end! I might not be on for a couple of days so another reminder (LOL) ... Adding to the nominations closes Sunday ... All votes in by MONDAY midnight and I'll let you know what was chosen on Tuesday 31st. Thanks again to all of you for the support and the lovely emails of encouragement I've had. x

Hi Magi, Just saw you there, I couldn't get into Merry Christmas either. Just in case you don't know there is a thread .... Greader The Review which we'll be using from now on to review the books. I'll nudge it for you .. You can put your choice for July on here or email direct ( same for voting) whatever you prefer. I'd ask anyone who might have already read the next months books not to say anything until the review? We don't want to spoil the read for anyone? Thanks for joining in.

As we can't vote for our own choice I will have to go for Good Grief by Lolly Winstone. Ann Glos

just a quick vote. just because i have them on my bookshelf Don't Lets' Go To The Dogs Tonight -- Alexandra Fuller Snow Falling On Cedars -- David Gutterson Strump- savages was wrote by shirley conran. shirley( not conran)

meant to say mike your are doing a great job and billy connerly b is great. shirley

Me again... Ann, I thought it only fair not to vote for own selection as we'd have a stalemate? Les and Shirley, Thanks very much for your comments, much appreciated. Here is the list for July nominations (last time promise!) lol - already have a few votes and one book is clearly in the lead! Nominations for July book --- open until Sunday then voting - you cannot vote for your own selection x The Crimson Petal and The White ---- Michael Faber The Colour -- Rose Tremain Cloud Atlas -- David Mitchell On Dancing Hill -- Sarah Challis Snow Falling On Cedars -- David Gutterson Cold Mountain -- Charles Frazier Good Grief -- Lolly Winston The Breakdown Lane -- Jacquelyn Mitchard The Africa House -- Christina Lamb Don't Lets' Go To The Dogs Tonight -- Alexandra Fuller Thanks to Dee the best place to look for a review of the books is Amazon and that gives an idea of storyline. Ps....Jacquie Barnes -- No 'Hard Grinding' by Mel Hutchwright I believe he's a con artist -- All cheques to me Mr Hipkis (one s) xx lol

nudge for late nominations and don't forget to vote?? xx

Hi Mike When will we know which books have been chosen? Dee x

Hiya Dee, All votes in by midnight tomorrow (Mon) and I'll let you know Tuesday the choice -- we still have a leader so far by just one vote. xx

Nominations Closed .... voting only now for July books. xx