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jennyjuniper 25-01-2017 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtopher (Post 9178529)
I'm on my 4th Stephen King book, 11/22/63. Started it yesterday and I'M IN LOVE so far. If you ever read his novel IT, I highly recommend this one.

I have all of Stephen King's books and I love all of them, except for Revival. That was too depressing for words. He has a new one coming out in May. But for me his best is The Stand. Another good one is a collection of short stories 'Different Seasons'. and if you like vampire stories 'Salems Lot' is a good book too.

Xtopher 25-01-2017 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyjuniper (Post 9178573)
I have all of Stephen King's books and I love all of them, except for Revival. That was too depressing for words. He has a new one coming out in May. But for me his best is The Stand. Another good one is a collection of short stories 'Different Seasons'. and if you like vampire stories 'Salems Lot' is a good book too.

I'm starting The Stand after Interview With The Vampire, which I plan on reading after 11/22/63. Saving the best for last.

LukeB 25-01-2017 12:06 PM

Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix - 9/10

1.Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire
2.Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban
3.Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix
4.Harry Potter and The Philosoper's Stone
5.Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

Braden 25-01-2017 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtopher (Post 9179035)
I'm starting The Stand after Interview With The Vampire, which I plan on reading after 11/22/63. Saving the best for last.

Have you read Carrie, Xtopher? It's such a brilliant book. Quite short as well, which makes it very easy to read - captivating nonetheless though.

I've also read Misery, which was great to read in parts. It has a slow beginning though, and I found getting through its ending quite difficult. The film is much better, and I don't say that often.

Xtopher 25-01-2017 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Braden (Post 9179039)
Have you read Carrie, Xtopher? It's such a brilliant book. Quite short as well, which makes it very easy to read - captivating nonetheless though.

I've also read Misery, which was great to read in parts. It has a slow beginning though, and I found getting through its ending quite difficult. The film is much better, and I don't say that often.

Carrie was the first SK book I've read, I enjoyed that one. I think Misery will be in my next book haul.

Niamh. 25-01-2017 01:36 PM

Nothing right now, I just order 1984 though from Amazon, I've never read that but current affairs made me interested in it :fan:

LukeB 27-01-2017 12:38 PM

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Jeddy 06-02-2017 01:42 PM

Us by David Nicholls

Its ok but I prefered his previous book. One Day

Xtopher 26-02-2017 01:31 PM

Going back and forth with The Stand and Gerald's Game by Stephen King.

Shaun 08-03-2017 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeddy (Post 9208534)
Us by David Nicholls

Its ok but I prefered his previous book. One Day

:flutter: @ both - I read those recently. A month or two ago I guess. I think I'd probably say I prefer One Day too, the ending caught me by surprise though.

Right now I've just finished some nonsense thriller ('The Missing' by CL Taylor - it was captivating I guess but also quite poorly written and a little bit...immature? I'm not sure. Didn't have any poetry or beauty to it. Just felt like listening in on a gossip) and have now just started Donna Tartt's 'The Little Friend'... didn't realise quite how long it was compared to The Secret History / The Goldfinch but those two are probably two of the best novels I've ever read so I figured it'd be foolish not to give her other one a try.

storybrooke 02-06-2017 09:42 AM

Haven't even looked at the first page yet but I'll be starting it in the next few days, Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

Mystic Mock 23-06-2017 12:37 AM

I've read most of James Herbert's The Rats.

The concept is very interesting, in particular the story really picks up once it hits the sewers with Harris and Ferris, they've really made the Rats an intimidating foe, I also love how James Herbert describes the settings when the Rats attack.

I've got just under 30 pages left.

Livia 29-06-2017 01:57 PM

Labyrinth by Kate Mosse. Recommended to me by my cousin who has excellent taste. We'll see...

Smithy 30-07-2017 09:03 PM

I was reading Black Water Lilies by Michael Bussi, it was a real struggle to get through the first 2/3 but I think it was just because it was based now in France, so there was a lot of French names/street names/towns etc, but the last third of the book was brilliant, didn't see it ending how it did and I almost teared up a little bit, I don't think anyone who reads it would see the twist at the end coming, I almost want to reread it now, knowing what I know and see how clever it all is, definitely recommend :clap1: 9/10

I tatted Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent on Wednesday and finished it this morning, I was expecting a lot more because a lot of the reviews said "Gone Girl fans will love this etc" and it builds it up as something that it isnt, it was ok, but not great 5/10

I've got a choice of 3 to go from now, American Gods, Big Little Lies or The Couple Next Door

Scarlett. 18-08-2017 12:31 PM

Finally starting it!
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Littlegreen 22-08-2017 02:46 PM

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- got this coming soon, can't wait!

Ant. 23-08-2017 12:43 AM

The last book I read was an autobiography by Neil DeGrasse Tyson in December :skull:

I've had 1984 lying around for over a year now. I think I'm gonna start it and finish it before college

RileyH 23-08-2017 12:44 AM

currently reading 13RW to see if its different from the series

AProducer'sWetDream 23-08-2017 12:51 AM

I'm currently on the fourth book in the Song of Ice and Fire series. It's a long slog but I'm enjoying it! I'm not sure whether I'll watch the TV show afterwards or not because I'd rather experience the ending through the books. :fc: George RR Martin doesn't die before he releases a Dream of Spring. :fist:

Lostie! 24-12-2017 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Reindeerlores (Post 8069970)
Started Northern Lights today, read one chapter so far but it sets up the story nicely. :)

2 years later I've finally gotten around to reading it in full, just finished earlier this evening. Brilliant book, looking forward to starting The Subtle Knife. The final few chapters especially were addictive. I do wish I didn't already know how it ended but that didn't dampen the enjoyment of reading it for the first time.

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Originally Posted by Reindeerlores (Post 8069970)
It's a shame the movie adaptation of the series didn't progress past the first one (which, I recall, wasn't too well-received by fans of the books). I wonder if they'll ever consider a reboot.

Hm, just a few months before the TV adaptation was announced.

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Fetch The Bolt Cutters 24-12-2017 08:37 PM

ur mam! :laugh3:

Tom4784 25-12-2017 03:02 AM

Call Me By Your Name, I'm hoping the film is better than the book, it's just pretentious smut atm.

That poor peach :worry:

Oliver_W 11-01-2018 09:52 PM

I've been re-reading Discworld novels recently, but not in any particular order. I'm on Moving Pictures at the mo.

hijaxers 11-01-2018 10:07 PM

I am just about to start a book i asked for as a xmas prezzie - its called

Past Mortems by Carla Valentine , 3 people have already asked to read when i finish so here goes....

BrandyFan 15-01-2018 03:54 AM

Hillary RodHam Clinton - What Happened


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