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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Calling all bookworms, bibliophiles, literary-lovers!

I’m making a concerted effort to make even more time for reading in 2018, but furthermore to actually spend time discussing the books I’ve consumed, and to make recommendations and seek ideas for new books - “if you loved that, you’ll adore this...” - and I’m wondering if anyone would like to join in?

I’m thinking of a loosely-based book club idea - with no burdensome obligations, but to share which book is coming up, invite opinions and thoughts once it’s read from those who have also read it, possibly discussing interesting themes that come up and ideas for tangential or clearly linked further reading.

Regardless, I’m probably going to be positing thoughts from my reading as per usual in the forum, so anything more defined is not necessarily a necessity!!

Let me know if this might appeal to you and I’ll bookmark (!) your name, and let you know when I’m up and running.

Meanwhile, what book are you aiming to read next? And what book would you recommend to others to start the New Year reading?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m finishing up re-reading The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood currently.

Next up, Kate Tempest’s The Bricks That Built The Houses.

Happy to take recommendations for novels you should read before you....stop reading. I’m doing the book challenge to read as many as possible this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I may be up for this. Reading is something I need to do more of!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I may be up for this. Reading is something I need to do more of!

I think it’s fun to get someone to read aloud to you, as a way of getting into the swing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love reading and getting lost in a book .But been a while since i picked one up and couldn't put it down .

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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago

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I’ve decided this year that I’m going to read some Classics. I’m starting with To Kill A Mockingbird.

(Currently I’m reading the “How To Train Your Dragon” series of books aloud to my daughter

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love reading and getting lost in a book .But been a while since i picked one up and couldn't put it down ."

Yes, it’s a muscle that you need to keep in shape. I’m doing the “get comfortable with reading a chapter here and there” approach, rather than my penchant for wanting to create the perfect atmosphere and sit and read for hours. Now it’s, oooh I’m carrying my book and on the bus or sitting in a waiting room or whatever.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve decided this year that I’m going to read some Classics. I’m starting with To Kill A Mockingbird.

(Currently I’m reading the “How To Train Your Dragon” series of books aloud to my daughter

This is my intent too, I want to have assuredly ticked off the classics that I know I chastise myself for not yet doing, especially those that I think I know despite not having read!! Such an intellectual masturbator!

To Kill, is brilliant. Enjoy!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Oh, yes! I'm definitely up for this. Since graduating the amount of books I read a year is shockingly poor - I'm aiming for at least one a month this year but obviously life allowances can be made.

I've ordered Angela Carter's The Passion of New Eve and am hoping that will restart my love of literature.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Posting to book mark, i'd like to see what books folk recommend as i'd like to read more in 2018. I've not been able to sit and switch off enough to read for a few years but last Summer i read Dawn French's According to Yes, and that whetted my appetite again.

I bought my Mum Tom Hanks, UncommonType: Some Stories and hope to read that over the Summer.

In the meantime, I've had a few books for Christmas. I've had some easy reading fiction which i'll save for sitting out in the garden when Summer arrives.

In the meantime i have The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Minimalism for Families by Zoe Kim

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo

I have a tendancy to hoard and anything with any emotional attachment i keep, so need to learn to let it go, hence the latter books.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh, yes! I'm definitely up for this. Since graduating the amount of books I read a year is shockingly poor - I'm aiming for at least one a month this year but obviously life allowances can be made.

I've ordered Angela Carter's The Passion of New Eve and am hoping that will restart my love of literature. "

Yes, one a month is an excellent goal! My friend has shamed me doing the Reading Challenge two years in a row and achieving over 80 books each year! Each year!!! He would post up the book on F-book and people would make comments and recommendations for other books and it gave him a visual reminder of which he had done and then at the end of the year he selects his top 5. It’s been inspiring. I just want to find my proper reading rhythm again, this year was heavily work orientated. 2018, as you say will be the rediscovery of the love of literature. I’m going to go to Persephone Books in London and treat myself.

I’m also adding the Angela Carter to my list.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love reading and getting lost in a book .But been a while since i picked one up and couldn't put it down .

Read book instead of perving on fab in my free time might be a better idea

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I am reading Joey Barton’s autobiography then I have the new Dan brown to read after that

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

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By *relanddirectMan
over a year ago

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Would love to join in, trouble is I read 2-3 books a week x so would be posting every other day ha x in a side note I love my kindle but wonder do people prefer to have a book in their hands x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Posting to book mark, i'd like to see what books folk recommend as i'd like to read more in 2018. I've not been able to sit and switch off enough to read for a few years but last Summer i read Dawn French's According to Yes, and that whetted my appetite again.

I bought my Mum Tom Hanks, UncommonType: Some Stories and hope to read that over the Summer.

In the meantime, I've had a few books for Christmas. I've had some easy reading fiction which i'll save for sitting out in the garden when Summer arrives.

In the meantime i have The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Minimalism for Families by Zoe Kim

And

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo

I have a tendancy to hoard and anything with any emotional attachment i keep, so need to learn to let it go, hence the latter books.

Yes, I’m addressing my hoarding (both physical and mental hoarding) compunctions this year. Unburdening and flying free!

And my main aim is to do exactly this, have a spot to pollinate new book ideas.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love reading and getting lost in a book .But been a while since i picked one up and couldn't put it down .

Read book instead of perving on fab in my free time might be a better idea

There’s a place for both!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am reading Joey Barton’s autobiography then I have the new Dan brown to read after that "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would definitely be up for this but not on Facebook so would you also be posting details here?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would love to join in, trouble is I read 2-3 books a week x so would be posting every other day ha x in a side note I love my kindle but wonder do people prefer to have a book in their hands x "

Post away! That’s no bad thing at all, and good inspiration. I have to have the actual book. It’s a tactile experience for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I'm gonna acquire and read all the Hobbit/LOTR books.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If anyone is interested in the esoteric, occult and the spiritual the book the secret history of the world by Jonathan black is class!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would definitely be up for this but not on Facebook so would you also be posting details here? "

Here! Sorry, was just saying what my friend had done for his. I’m not doing it on Facebook.

And it’s not pressurised, I don’t want to shame myself if I’m struggling to keep on top of my goals. Just a way of marking achievements and sparking conversation and other ideas.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

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"I am reading Joey Barton’s autobiography then I have the new Dan brown to read after that "

Also the new fatherland novel - Munich is out so want to give that a bash

I must say I read the digital versions of books

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think I'm gonna acquire and read all the Hobbit/LOTR books."

Tolkein joy!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If anyone is interested in the esoteric, occult and the spiritual the book the secret history of the world by Jonathan black is class! "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am reading Joey Barton’s autobiography then I have the new Dan brown to read after that

Also the new fatherland novel - Munich is out so want to give that a bash

I must say I read the digital versions of books

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This sounds good to me. I would love to join a book club but no time to go to a meeting.

I was given a book with all Jane Austen's work in and I haven't been able to find time to read it. But I intend to this year. I haven't read many classics so this is the start

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By *kmale201633Man
over a year ago

Southampton

Recently read 'Before I Go to Sleep' by SJ Watson. Has been made into a movie, please read the book first as much better! It's quite slow paced to start but really builds up to a good twist and finish.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

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I'd love to but I'm snowed under with reading as I'm a student and a bit too fastidious upon keeping up. I will follow your progress, with potential inspiration for the too short summer break that we get.

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By *relanddirectMan
over a year ago

cheshire

"Would love to join in, trouble is I read 2-3 books a week x so would be posting every other day ha x in a side note I love my kindle but wonder do people prefer to have a book in their hands x

Post away! That’s no bad thing at all, and good inspiration. I have to have the actual book. It’s a tactile experience for me

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I know what u mean, I love the feel of a book but the convenience of a kindle is amazing, also of course is the fact u can get continuous recommendations on the kindle and suggestions. Also with reading library I get up to ten books free at a time x important at the rate I read x

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

I’m halfway through Dan Jones The Templars. I love to read, well up for this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to start a book and finish it.

I don't know if it's because I only get time to read late at night, or my medication is disturbing my brain, but I find it difficult to engross myself in a book now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in a book group with my friends on Facebook and for some unknown reason most of us lost our reading mojo in the summer. But it was a great way to share books and as most of us had kindles we shared links to the books we liked. I must admit it’s something I’ve got to get back into as I’ve missed being immersed in a good book. So yes I’d be interested x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This sounds good to me. I would love to join a book club but no time to go to a meeting.

I was given a book with all Jane Austen's work in and I haven't been able to find time to read it. But I intend to this year. I haven't read many classics so this is the start "

Oh and what a lovely way to start! Let us know which Austen story you go with first, and Courtney of Marc.Courtney is our resident Austen expert. I have to confess I have not read all of her works yet, despite knowing the stories well. I must amend this.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"I’m halfway through Dan Jones The Templars. I love to read, well up for this. "

Is that any good? - saw it in book shop

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Recently read 'Before I Go to Sleep' by SJ Watson. Has been made into a movie, please read the book first as much better! It's quite slow paced to start but really builds up to a good twist and finish. "

Noted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer to read a book before seeing the film. Girl on the train was much better in my head than on screen. They Americanised it, which I didn't like.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd love to but I'm snowed under with reading as I'm a student and a bit too fastidious upon keeping up. I will follow your progress, with potential inspiration for the too short summer break that we get.

That’s wholly understandable! It’s really hard to balance necessity reading with reading for fun.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would love to join in, trouble is I read 2-3 books a week x so would be posting every other day ha x in a side note I love my kindle but wonder do people prefer to have a book in their hands x

Post away! That’s no bad thing at all, and good inspiration. I have to have the actual book. It’s a tactile experience for me

I know what u mean, I love the feel of a book but the convenience of a kindle is amazing, also of course is the fact u can get continuous recommendations on the kindle and suggestions. Also with reading library I get up to ten books free at a time x important at the rate I read x "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover "

How apposite!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m halfway through Dan Jones The Templars. I love to read, well up for this. "

Excellent

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By *kmale201633Man
over a year ago

Southampton

I prefer to read a book before seeing the film. Girl on the train was much better in my head than on screen. They Americanised it, which I didn't like."

Agreed, always read book first! The Jack Reacher books, man mountain built like 2 wardrobes...played by Tom Cruise on the screen! Awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes please to register an interest. Last book I read was Handmaids Tale,and that was a few months back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I need to start a book and finish it.

I don't know if it's because I only get time to read late at night, or my medication is disturbing my brain, but I find it difficult to engross myself in a book now."

Yes, I had difficulty this year to read fully for pleasure. It was probably due to stress and a lot of change going on for me. I’m keen to find that hungry joy of getting fully lost in a book again, and feeling like I’m using my downtime productively and soul nurturingly!!

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By *nlyme1978Man
over a year ago

Somewhere Near You

I'm just at the end of Patrick o Brian's final voyage of Jack Aubrey 21 books in the series its where the film master and commander came from with Russell Crowe I quite like the Napoleonic ere and am starting to read the Alexander Kent series next. Ea h to their own I suppose lol.x

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By *aughtyLittleMissWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Calling all bookworms, bibliophiles, literary-lovers!

Regardless, I’m probably going to be positing thoughts from my reading as per usual in the forum, so anything more defined is not necessarily a necessity!!

Let me know if this might appeal to you and I’ll bookmark (!) your name, and let you know when I’m up and running.

Meanwhile, what book are you aiming to read next? And what book would you recommend to others to start the New Year reading?

I'd definitely be interested in this, although I don't have as much free time to read since joining fab

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m in a book group with my friends on Facebook and for some unknown reason most of us lost our reading mojo in the summer. But it was a great way to share books and as most of us had kindles we shared links to the books we liked. I must admit it’s something I’ve got to get back into as I’ve missed being immersed in a good book. So yes I’d be interested x

And that’s exactly it, I want it to be beneficial but not an albatross round the neck if there’s downtime in managing it! But just a reminder and nudge of my intent and a way to encourage and bounce off others.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I prefer to read a book before seeing the film. Girl on the train was much better in my head than on screen. They Americanised it, which I didn't like."

I would wholly concur!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes please to register an interest. Last book I read was Handmaids Tale,and that was a few months back. "

I’m just finishing it again!!

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over a year ago

I prefer to read a book before seeing the film. Girl on the train was much better in my head than on screen. They Americanised it, which I didn't like.

Agreed, always read book first! The Jack Reacher books, man mountain built like 2 wardrobes...played by Tom Cruise on the screen! Awful. "

In most action films he does Tom Cruise is Tom Cruise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm just at the end of Patrick o Brian's final voyage of Jack Aubrey 21 books in the series its where the film master and commander came from with Russell Crowe I quite like the Napoleonic ere and am starting to read the Alexander Kent series next. Ea h to their own I suppose lol.x"

No, sounds good

find what you like and don’t apologise for it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have found myself enjoying psychological thrillers. If they are well written, and filled with intrigue, I seem to keep my focus longer.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

How apposite! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t know if you’re on goodreads as well, that’s a great way to get recommendations for books and if you have real life friends you can share what you’ve read and want to read. Also see your friends lists as well x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Calling all bookworms, bibliophiles, literary-lovers!

Regardless, I’m probably going to be positing thoughts from my reading as per usual in the forum, so anything more defined is not necessarily a necessity!!

Let me know if this might appeal to you and I’ll bookmark (!) your name, and let you know when I’m up and running.

Meanwhile, what book are you aiming to read next? And what book would you recommend to others to start the New Year reading?

I'd definitely be interested in this, although I don't have as much free time to read since joining fab

Well that’s no bad thing! Let’s not replace sex with bookreading! There’s ways of enjoying the two together.... if you’ve not seen Hysterical Literature, I strongly recommend it!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have found myself enjoying psychological thrillers. If they are well written, and filled with intrigue, I seem to keep my focus longer."

Can you recommend one?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

How apposite!

Mellors

You like a practical man!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oooh no, I’m not. Will get on that ASAP! Thanks!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Count me in.

I need something other than uni work to get my teeth into.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I need to start a book and finish it.

I don't know if it's because I only get time to read late at night, or my medication is disturbing my brain, but I find it difficult to engross myself in a book now."

I'm quite like this. Have so many books that I have been genuinely enjoying but never make it to the end. I think I've read the first half of H.G.Wells War of the Worlds four times!

Will be my first of this challenge this year...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Count me in.

I need something other than uni work to get my teeth into. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I need to start a book and finish it.

I don't know if it's because I only get time to read late at night, or my medication is disturbing my brain, but I find it difficult to engross myself in a book now.

I'm quite like this. Have so many books that I have been genuinely enjoying but never make it to the end. I think I've read the first half of H.G.Wells War of the Worlds four times!

Will be my first of this challenge this year..."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors? "

Most my books been given off friends .I enjoy a bit of thriller and true stories .Not keen on horrors as can't sleep well after reading them .Didn't enjoy 50 shades of shit .But love storie too it was nice .Any naughty books probably be good

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I’m going to read Levison Woods complete back catalogue in Cuba and the Keys.

Going to also read some more Cormac McCarthys when I can.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

I'm up for this, really got into Neil Gaiman last year and read loads of his work, hoping to find another author I love this year with a big back catalogue

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors?

I’m going to tick off from the “100 books everyone should read before they die” list (google to find) - why not get someone to pick a number between 1 and 100?

Alternatively, come post some recommendations Fabbers!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m going to read Levison Woods complete back catalogue in Cuba and the Keys.

Going to also read some more Cormac McCarthys when I can. "

Excellent

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm up for this, really got into Neil Gaiman last year and read loads of his work, hoping to find another author I love this year with a big back catalogue

Love Gaiman!

I have a penchant for Ian McEwan, Sebastian Faulks and Kurt Vonnegut. And a friend introduced me to Iain Banks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors?

My friends are great at recommending naughty books. I will look up some of the ones I’ve got on my kindle. Once you’ve read a couple it automatically recommends more x

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over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors?

I’m going to tick off from the “100 books everyone should read before they die” list (google to find) - why not get someone to pick a number between 1 and 100?

Alternatively, come post some recommendations Fabbers!

If you fancy some pick it up put it down reading, and don't mind sci-fi, find 'Under Compulsion' by Thomas M. Disch. It's a series of unrelated short stories, some better than others, but there's one that really sticks with me; about the last man on earth deciding if he should reject the last woman...

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

"I’m halfway through Dan Jones The Templars. I love to read, well up for this.

Is that any good? - saw it in book shop"

It’s really interesting, partially a history of the Crusades too, for obvious reasons.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I'm halfway through Angela Carter's Nights at the Circus at the moment. Then I have John Scalzi's Old Man's War series lined up following a recommendation from a very good friend.

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Howard Jacobson's J and Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, on the go at the minute, finding the latter one more of a trudge than expected but hoping it'll get better. Oh and exploring some naughty fiction for non-public transport reading material

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over a year ago

I’m interested in this. I love reading but have to force myself to pick the book up in the first place which is stupid because once I have,I love it

I’m reading the English translation of The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon at the moment and thoroughly enjoying it.

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over a year ago

"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

How apposite!

Mellors

You like a practical man!

I am a great D H Lawrence fan but must be one of the few to hate Jane Austen (and Charles Dickens)!. Had to trawl through the whole works of both as part of my English degree. Favourite classic authors include George Eliot and James Joyce

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put me on the mailing list.

I'm hoping to find at least one new author this year.

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over a year ago

I recently finished Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl", so was delighted to see the movie was on a few days ago. But the book was much better.

I liked it so much I immediately got another of her books, "Dark Places," so currently reading that.

Also recently read "Missing, Presumed" by Susie Steiner and enjoyed that so much that I immediately read "Persons Unknown." They're sort of detective novels with Tony Parsons' type of flawed characters.

And I've got the new Jack Reacher waiting.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm halfway through Angela Carter's Nights at the Circus at the moment. Then I have John Scalzi's Old Man's War series lined up following a recommendation from a very good friend."

Oooh, noting these down

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over a year ago

"Howard Jacobson's J and Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, on the go at the minute, finding the latter one more of a trudge than expected but hoping it'll get better. Oh and exploring some naughty fiction for non-public transport reading material

Naughty fiction from where?

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over a year ago

"I’m interested in this. I love reading but have to force myself to pick the book up in the first place which is stupid because once I have,I love it

I’m reading the English translation of The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon at the moment and thoroughly enjoying it."

That’s like me and fitness Miss I! Except for the loving it once I have. I want to be able to read whilst someone fucks me fit!

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over a year ago

"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

How apposite!

Mellors

You like a practical man!

Huge Joyce love here

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Put me on the mailing list.

I'm hoping to find at least one new author this year.

Excellent. Done

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I recently finished Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl", so was delighted to see the movie was on a few days ago. But the book was much better.

I liked it so much I immediately got another of her books, "Dark Places," so currently reading that.

And I've got the new Jack Reacher waiting."

Noting these down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m definitely interested in this!

More into sci-fi at the moment, but willing to read anything.

I recommend anything by Hugh Howey, and another good book I’ve read recently is Station 11

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooooh yes!

I've just started on a reread of Prisoner Of Azkaban.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"I'm collecting the clothbound classics from waterstones.

I would like to read one a month and fall back into love with books.

Make a list of your core 12 to read.

Let's start with Lady Chatterlys lover

How apposite!

Mellors

You like a practical man!

I do. Good with their hands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have found myself enjoying psychological thrillers. If they are well written, and filled with intrigue, I seem to keep my focus longer.

Can you recommend one?"

Girl on the Train, if you haven't seen the film and Psycho House by Robert Bloch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is my kind of thread. Im a bit odd in the fact that i like reading reference books as well as novels. Im oldskool and prefer real books over e-books. Ive got loads to get through but will keep an eye here to see what people recommend.

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over a year ago

"I’m definitely interested in this!

More into sci-fi at the moment, but willing to read anything.

I recommend anything by Hugh Howey, and another good book I’ve read recently is Station 11"

Excellent

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ooooh yes!

I've just started on a reread of Prisoner Of Azkaban. "

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over a year ago

"This is my kind of thread. Im a bit odd in the fact that i like reading reference books as well as novels. Im oldskool and prefer real books over e-books. Ive got loads to get through but will keep an eye here to see what people recommend."

Do recommend to us too

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over a year ago

Do recommend to us too

Will do. Strangely i seem to have a thing for 'chick-lit' novels at the moment. They are'nt too heavy going and the christmassy ones are obviously good at this time of year.

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By *amesB66Man
over a year ago

St Peter Port

A fabulous idea to encourage us all to read more.

Just started Robert Harris' Munich, a companion to Fatherland.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I've currently got 2 x new one's to read and can't decide which to start first:

David Baldacci - The Fix or

Karin Slaughter - The Kept Woman

I love both authors

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over a year ago

Do recommend to us too

Will do. Strangely i seem to have a thing for 'chick-lit' novels at the moment. They are'nt too heavy going and the christmassy ones are obviously good at this time of year."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A fabulous idea to encourage us all to read more.

Just started Robert Harris' Munich, a companion to Fatherland."

Jolly good

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over a year ago

"I've currently got 2 x new one's to read and can't decide which to start first:

David Baldacci - The Fix or

Karin Slaughter - The Kept Woman

I love both authors

Flip a coin!!

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over a year ago

I’d love to be included! I’m def aiming to get into reading again this year, I’ve really let it fall by the wayside and it makes me sad.

I’ve just made a good start on Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, so I think if I can finish that it will get me off on the right foot for 2018

Mrs F x

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over a year ago

Just started bioshock rapture, the novelised prequel to the bioshock games and thus far I like it..

Planning an underwater city to hide from a perceived dystopian earth and to have a society down there awaiting the time they can come back to the surface after mankind has wiped it's self out (it's set just after the Hiroshima bomb was dropped)

Not so far into it but want to start the games and thought it was a good way to get the down low on he backstory.

Might be good for gamers too..bit of geek cross over type thing seen?

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over a year ago

"I’d love to be included! I’m def aiming to get into reading again this year, I’ve really let it fall by the wayside and it makes me sad.

I’ve just made a good start on Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, so I think if I can finish that it will get me off on the right foot for 2018

Mrs F x"

Yay Mrs F!

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over a year ago

"Just started bioshock rapture, the novelised prequel to the bioshock games and thus far I like it..

Not so far into it but want to start the games and thought it was a good way to get the down low on he backstory.

Might be good for gamers too..bit of geek cross over type thing seen?

Cor blimey!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of holiday end of month .Take a book with me .Which one will I buy ? Any suggestions be good .

I’m sure plenty of people will have ideas, what kind of genres do you enjoy, or previous books/authors?

My friends are great at recommending naughty books. I will look up some of the ones I’ve got on my kindle. Once you’ve read a couple it automatically recommends more x

Great let me know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't get used too kindle I prefere holding a book .

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton

Cod. A biography of the fish that changed the world.

Thank me later.

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over a year ago

"Cod. A biography of the fish that changed the world.

Thank me later. "

Was his mate called chips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m currently half way through one of the books Santa gave to me ~ La belle sauvage.

I’m thoroughly enjoying it

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over a year ago

"Cod. A biography of the fish that changed the world.

Thank me later. "

What a piece

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over a year ago

"I’m currently half way through one of the books Santa gave to me ~ La belle sauvage.

I’m thoroughly enjoying it "

I love a pretty sausage

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"I am reading Joey Barton’s autobiography then I have the new Dan brown to read after that "

Joey Barton’s is finished now - now to start on Dan brown.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have just read the Costa prize winner, "Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine," very good. So many books, so little time!

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By *eardedProctologistMan
over a year ago

Here and there but more here than there

Eric Hoffer- 'The true believer'

Thought of the nature of nass movements.

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By *ad boy bikerMan
over a year ago

Buntingford

I've just finished Lone Rider by Elspeth Beard, the autobiography of the first woman to motorcycle round the world solo. I would thoroughly recommend it and not just to motorcycle enthusiasts.

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