Cinnamon Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I am a real bookworm & thought I would share with you these 2 books that I have just finished & loved. I don't often get this passionate about books,but these are real gems..... "Breakfast with Tiffany" - Edwin Wintle This is the true story of a 40 something gay New York man who takes in his wayward niece rather than have her go into care. It is very funny,intimate,moving & made me think that maybe my 2 girls are not too bad after all "The Island" - Victoria Hislop The story of a woman who decides to uncover her past,& finds out that her mother lived in Crete just a little way away from a leper colony. It is an incredible book,a beautifully written too. Don't let the seemingly macabre content put you off,its not all doom & gloom! There you go. Anyone else read anything good lately - I need books for my hols next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I read The Island on my summer holiday last week, and found it absorbing. A bit of an easy read, but perfect for a holiday read, I definitely recommend it Have you read Labyrinth by Kate Mosse? I'm only half way through it, but am looking forward to the next chapter or 2 at bedtime tonight, well worth a read. The other book I read and enjoyed on my holiday was Vanishing Act by Jodi Picoult- I always find her books interesting, and read this one avidly on my holiday. I've just placed a book order with Amazon- for a book about the history of Cyprus. I love history and the impact that religion and politics can have on society, and we've just got back from Northern (Turkish) Cyprus, such a beautiful country- in my opinion much nicer for a family holiday than Southern (Greek) Cyprus, and am now fascinated with the history of the region so am really looking forward to reading that. Oh and I've ordered 2 work books, so I'm going to make the most of my fiction reading for the next week or 2, I'll be back to the more heavy duty stuff very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oh that's great will read them BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I read very little fiction but might order the Edwin Wintle one some time. I only seem to read books on how to keep livestock these days I'm reading a book sent to me by an uncle in US called Marley and Me by John Grogan. It is a story of the trials and tribulations of becoming the owner of a labrador puppy. Can't think why they sent it to me I noticed on Amazon that it is available here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I only seem to read books on how to keep livestock these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I may have to get them. as a side thought - I get all my books from www.thebookpeople.co.uk They are NOT a book club - buy what you want when you want to, but do really good books at a fraction of the cost of WH Smiths - 10 holiday book for £10 - can't go wrong really! everytime you buy from them - you get book points which you can then spend on more books. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I read The Island on my summer holiday last week, and found it absorbing. A bit of an easy read, but perfect for a holiday read, I definitely recommend it Have you read Labyrinth by Kate Mosse? I'm only half way through it, but am looking forward to the next chapter or 2 at bedtime tonight, well worth a read. The other book I read and enjoyed on my holiday was Vanishing Act by Jodi Picoult- I always find her books interesting, and read this one avidly on my holiday. I've just placed a book order with Amazon- for a book about the history of Cyprus. I love history and the impact that religion and politics can have on society, and we've just got back from Northern (Turkish) Cyprus, such a beautiful country- in my opinion much nicer for a family holiday than Southern (Greek) Cyprus, and am now fascinated with the history of the region so am really looking forward to reading that. Oh and I've ordered 2 work books, so I'm going to make the most of my fiction reading for the next week or 2, I'll be back to the more heavy duty stuff very soon I read the Labyrinth - it was very good, but I wont say more than that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I didn't get on with Labyrinth at all Maybe I should give it another go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 neither did I - given the hype it had (thanks, I think, to Richard and Judy!) - I found it to be a bit tortuous and very put-downable but books are such a subjective, personal taste aren't they? I thought the bit at the end where the hippopotamus finds the treasure under the carpet was a bit far-fetched... ooops - sorry - did I give the ending away?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 neither did I - given the hype it had (thanks, I think, to Richard and Judy!) - I found it to be a bit tortuous and very put-downable but books are such a subjective, personal taste aren't they? I thought the bit at the end where the hippopotamus finds the treasure under the carpet was a bit far-fetched... ooops - sorry - did I give the ending away?? Phil I think that's probably the thing - most people had very, very high expectations of it (it was dubbed "The New Da Vinci Code" wasn't it?) and at the end of the day it was just a fictional adventure story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
