Cinnamon Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The new books have been announced ,& I am so excited to read them. I am a real book worm & the R&J book club has got me reading some books I would have never otherwise picked up, & a few have become big favourites of mine, like 'The Girls', 'The Memory keepers Daughter','The Time Travellers Wife' ,The Death & Life of Charlie St Cloud'& the truly wonderful 'This Book Will Save Your Life' Here is a link to the books on Amazon - happy reading! BOOK CLUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The only one I've read of that lot is The Time Traveller's Wife - really enjoyed it. Will check out the ones I've not read and your link - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 the truly wonderful 'This Book Will Save Your Life' I have that one, just waiting to start reading it. If only I had more time........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 OH bought me 'A thousand splendid suns' for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 'the time travellers wife' made me laugh out loud and cry like a baby. I didn't want the book to ever end. I couldn't get on with 'The Girls' which was a real shame as I was really looking forward to it. I didn't realise 'the Memory Keeper's daughter' was on their list. I finished it about 2 weeks ago and found it a really engaging read. I've had 'this book will save your life' on my shelf for a few months, ready to pick up. I love their book club - there really is something for everybody. I have always been an avid reader, but often turn to their lists for inspiration. It was through them that I found 'the lovely bones' and 'notes on a scandal' - both excellent. It has always been a running joke with the removal men whenever I have moved (which has been quite often) about the number of boxes of books I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 OOOH, Thanks for letting me know their new book choices are out. I've really enjoyed reading many of their suggestions. It's such a good way to read books I would never have chosen myself. I just need to find some time now to squeeze in some reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I've just finished 'The Memory Keeper's daughter' and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not a fan of R&J but am tempted to buy the books on this year's list as a late Christmas treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I've read several of them (without realising until you said that they were R&J recommendations - not that that would put me off!) and enjoyed them immensely. Can I recommend that you use www.greenmetropolis.co.uk which is a site for buying and selling secondhand books (mainly recent paperback fiction) You receive £3 for each book you sell and buy for £3.75. It's a good way of making some money back on books! I'm off there now to find some of the books you mention that I haven't read! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am currently reading 'A thousand splendid suns' by Khaled Hossini .........just started it last night. it is absolutely amazing, & looks like it will be the sort of book that stays with me for a long time,like 'Memoirs of a Geisha' & 'The Red Tent' I would urge any readers out there to give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Jo, thanks for that link. I have a lot of books that I want to get rid of ............well, I don't really want to get rid of them, but I've got to declutter, so I've decided that they really must go. I'll check it out with a view to selling some of my books on . Sarah, I watched R&J this week when they were talking about the Khalid Hossein book and it really made me want to read it. Great to hear that you recommend it, I'll be looking out for that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
