[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Just finished Confession by John Grisham, never a bad story told by him, this one centres around the death penalty in Texas

Just bought the last book LT recommended but I might come back to that one, I like John Grisham

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Just bought the last book LT recommended but I might come back to that one, I like John Grisham

I would have sent it to you but my bro in law took it with him when he visited last week

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I would have sent it to you but my bro in law took it with him when he visited last week

aw thanks, I download most books on audible these days though, I'm in the car a lot so I listen to them when I'm driving. It's a revelation for me, this audio-booking. I get through so many books and pod casts

[Niamh.]

Thanks Jet, I wouldn't need good eyesight because I would get the audio version Not usually a war book type fan but that has gotten some great reviews so I'll keep it in mind.

I see your wife's recommendation got a pretty decent review score too. I like those type of books every now and then as well when i want a lighter read so that's also going on my list, thank you

[jet]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Thanks Jet, I wouldn't need good eyesight because I would get the audio version Not usually a war book type fan but that has gotten some great reviews so I'll keep it in mind.

I see your wife's recommendation got a pretty decent review score too. I like those type of books every now and then as well when i want a lighter read so that's also going on my list, thank you

Mila 18 is more about the amazing characters and their courage in dealing with what happens to them than the war. The characters really draw you in - you end up really caring about them as if you know them...well I did anyway.
I didn't know you could get an audio version, thanks for that info!

[GoldHeart]

David Nicholls
' One Day'
&
'Starter for ten'

Also check out Mitch Albom's ' The 5 people you meet in heaven ' & the sequel to that ' The next Person You meet in heaven ' .

Both are great writers

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

David Nicholls
' One Day'
&
'Starter for ten'

Also check out Mitch Albom's ' The 5 people you meet in heaven ' & the sequel to that ' The next Person You meet in heaven ' .

Both are great writers

….ahhhh, I read that quite a long while ago and I really liked it…I’m not sure if I’ve read the sequel, though…I must check that out…thank you for the reminder of the book, GoldHeart……

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Ammi

….ahhhh, I read that quite a long while ago and I really liked it…I’m not sure if I’ve read the sequel, though…I must check that out…thank you for the reminder of the book, GoldHeart……

That's cool
Be prepared for getting teary......that's all I'll say for the sequel to Mitch Albom's heaven book, it's both emotional and deep. Very well written .

[Niamh.]

Thanks Goldheart, I'll have a list of books to get now!

[Oliver_W]

The Ender Quintet is brilliant.


(Ender in Exile was written later and is an "extra story", falls between the first two.


One thing I've found interesting is how much Card predicted- so much of the technology used in the stories mirrors what we have now, and these are books written in the 80s. There are things which resemble computers and tablets, Skype/Zoom/Teams, VR games, using those games for training soldiers, information sharing and communications over what he calls "The Nets" ...

Also interesting, especially in more recent years, is how two bloggers managed to influence politics (put in a way to avoid spoilers).

There's a lot of philosophising throughout the books, discussions of ethics around various topics ... gah, they're just great.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

The Ender Quintet is brilliant.


(Ender in Exile was written later and is an "extra story", falls between the first two.


One thing I've found interesting is how much Card predicted- so much of the technology used in the stories mirrors what we have now, and these are books written in the 80s. There are things which resemble computers and tablets, Skype/Zoom/Teams, VR games, using those games for training soldiers, information sharing and communications over what he calls "The Nets" ...

Also interesting, especially in more recent years, is how two bloggers managed to influence politics (put in a way to avoid spoilers).

There's a lot of philosophising throughout the books, discussions of ethics around various topics ... gah, they're just great.

I did watch the movie Ender's Game and I didn't love it but I feel like it had some wasted potential, the books are probably far better

[bots]

this would be ideal for you Neem

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

this would be ideal for you Neem

[AnnieK]

Mark Edwards has some great books. Easy readers but gripping

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Mark Edwards has some great books. Easy readers but gripping

Will look him thanks Annie, i do like an easy read as well

[Livia]

I know you said you're not ready for another Stephen King book, but I wonder if you've read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. It's not a normal "horror", it's something quite different from him, I think. If you haven't read it, it's about a a nine year old girl who gets lost in the woods while hiking with her mother and brother. It's one of my favourite King books, although to be honest, I have spoken to people who hated it. It's on Audible, read by the late Anne Heche, who did a really good job, I think.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

I know you said you're not ready for another Stephen King book, but I wonder if you've read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. It's not a normal "horror", it's something quite different from him, I think. If you haven't read it, it's about a a nine year old girl who gets lost in the woods while hiking with her mother and brother. It's one of my favourite King books, although to be honest, I have spoken to people who hated it. It's on Audible, read by the late Anne Heche, who did a really good job, I think.

Oh OK, that sounds interesting. I've actually read a book in between now so I'm ready for him again anyway I'll get that one with my next credit in a couple of weeks, thanks

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh OK, that sounds interesting. I've actually read a book in between now so I'm ready for him again anyway I'll get that one with my next credit in a couple of weeks, thanks

Hope you enjoy it. I really did.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Hope you enjoy it. I really did.

I'll do a review in here after I finish

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'll do a review in here after I finish

I take no responsibility at all if you hate it, of course...

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Livia

I know you said you're not ready for another Stephen King book, but I wonder if you've read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. It's not a normal "horror", it's something quite different from him, I think. If you haven't read it, it's about a a nine year old girl who gets lost in the woods while hiking with her mother and brother. It's one of my favourite King books, although to be honest, I have spoken to people who hated it. It's on Audible, read by the late Anne Heche, who did a really good job, I think.

Such a bloody good book. One of my faves from him.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

I know you said you're not ready for another Stephen King book, but I wonder if you've read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. It's not a normal "horror", it's something quite different from him, I think. If you haven't read it, it's about a a nine year old girl who gets lost in the woods while hiking with her mother and brother. It's one of my favourite King books, although to be honest, I have spoken to people who hated it. It's on Audible, read by the late Anne Heche, who did a really good job, I think.

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Such a bloody good book. One of my faves from him.

Just bought it, I'll report back when I finish it

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Just bought it, I'll report back when I finish it

You better like it

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

You better like it

It better be good

[Kate!]

There's a great website Niamh where you can get cheap second hand books in really good condition. It's World of Books (WOB) x