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Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:03 AM

Advice me on some books to read that i will love
 
I'm not a big reader, unless the book really grips me. Like when i read the Da Vinci Code. Loved that. Read it in a couple of hours on my plane to Italy. :shocked:
I also liked 50 Shades, funnily enough.
Which books do you think i should read that i will enjoy? I never know which ones to read and i thought i'd ask you lot, who seem to know your books. :hugesmile:

Locke. 13-03-2014 06:06 AM

The Count of Monte Cristo

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke. (Post 6752746)
The Count of Monte Cristo

I heard about that and i saw the movie. It's brilliant! Is the book any different?

Ammi 13-03-2014 06:12 AM

..Breakfast at Tiffany's is a great read, Vanessa..or basically most things by Truman Capote..

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 6752751)
..Breakfast at Tiffany's is a great read, Vanessa..or basically most things by Truman Capote..

That sounds very interesting, Ammi thanks. How is the movie different from the book? I often wonder these things.

Ammi 13-03-2014 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 6752752)
That sounds very interesting, Ammi thanks. How is the movie different from the book? I often wonder these things.

...hmmm, the character in the movie is not nearly so complex and much 'lighter' but I think in the time it was made, that kind of movie was much more popular and saleable...although there are some aspects of Holly's character that do come across in the movie....I have to say on the whole, whenever I have read a book, I don't think the movie version of it has quite been as good but there is much more scope in a book to relay characters more...

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 6752755)
...hmmm, the character in the movie is not nearly so complex and much 'lighter' but I think in the time it was made, that kind of movie was much more popular and saleable...although there are some aspects of Holly's character that do come across in the movie....I have to say on the whole, whenever I have read a book, I don't think the movie version of it has quite been as good but there is much more scope in a book to relay characters more...

That sounds like a book i would enjoy. I haven't read any Truman Capote books. I only know about the movie, because i love Philip Seymour Hoffman. :lovedup: Are there many of those books?

thesheriff443 13-03-2014 06:22 AM

kama sutra, gets in before jesus:joker:

Locke. 13-03-2014 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 6752747)
I heard about that and i saw the movie. It's brilliant! Is the book any different?

Yeah, really different. Much better.

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thesheriff443 (Post 6752758)
kama sutra, gets in before jesus:joker:

Is that a real book? I think i would like that, Sheriff. :creep: Just as i liked 50 Shades.

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke. (Post 6752759)
Yeah, really different. Much better.

I definetely want to read this. Sounds really exciting! :amazed:

thesheriff443 13-03-2014 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 6752760)
Is that a real book? I think i would like that, Sheriff. :creep: Just as i liked 50 Shades.

you will love it:D

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thesheriff443 (Post 6752767)
you will love it:D

50 Shades was amazing! What's not not love about it? It's well kinky. My kind of book! :amazed:

Shaun 13-03-2014 06:29 AM

idk what to recommend off the back of 50 Shades/ The Da Vinci Code because I haven't read either and they seem awful :tongue:

but you can't go wrong with a bit of Fahrenheit 451

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 6752770)
idk what to recommend off the back of 50 Shades/ The Da Vinci Code because I haven't read either and they seem awful :tongue:

but you can't go wrong with a bit of Fahrenheit 451

What's that about, Shaun? Sounds intriguing. :think:

thesheriff443 13-03-2014 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 6752769)
50 Shades was amazing! What's not not love about it? It's well kinky. My kind of book! :amazed:

:hugesmile:

Vanessa 13-03-2014 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thesheriff443 (Post 6752774)
:hugesmile:

I have the sequels as well. I'll read them when i'm in that kind of mood. :joker:

Cherie 13-03-2014 07:20 AM

If you are not already with one, join a library, then you can try different authors and if you don't like them you don't lose out. Alternatively if you invest in a Kindle it lets you read the first chapter for free so you can decide if you like it or not. Reading is very subjective. I am currently working my way though the Karin Slaughter books, Crime Fiction.

Vanessa 13-03-2014 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 6752797)
If you are not already with one, join a library, then you can try different authors and if you don't like them you don't lose out. Alternatively if you invest in a Kindle it lets you read the first chapter for free so you can decide if you like it or not. Reading is very subjective. I am currently working my way though the Karin Slaughter books, Crime Fiction.

That is a great idea, Cherie. I might just do that. :amazed: Wow! I love crime fiction. What's that book about? Sounds really good!

Cherie 13-03-2014 07:26 AM

Murders with a bit of gore!, and then the investigation
, the story is well put together and keeps you hooked right until the end. I'm reading Criminal at the moment

Vanessa 13-03-2014 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 6752800)
They are usually murders with a bit of gore!, the story is well put together and keeps you hooked right until the end. I'm reading Criminal at the moment

Wow! I think i'd love that! My mum used to love Grisham, so i want to read his books as well. Do you like him? :)

Cherie 13-03-2014 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 6752801)
Wow! I think i'd love that! My mum used to love Grisham, so i want to read his books as well. Do you like him? :)

You can't go wrong with a John Grisham, have read all his books and am always waiting on the next one to be published :amazed:

Have you read any Vanessa?

Vanessa 13-03-2014 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 6752802)
You can't go wrong with a John Grisham, have read all his books and am always waiting on the next one to be published :amazed:

Have you read any Vanessa?

No, but i've seen some of the movies. I like The Client and i've been told that the book is wonderful. I so want to read that one. :flutter:

Cherie 13-03-2014 07:34 AM

Plenty to choose from! I always find if I have read a book, the movie is a bit of a let down, but maybe that is just me!

Vanessa 13-03-2014 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 6752805)
Plenty to choose from! I always find if I have read a book, the movie is a bit of a let down, but maybe that is just me!

Grisham book usually make amazing movies. Same goes with Steven King, who i love! Do you like his books? I want to read them, but they look a bit scary. :joker:


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