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Old 11-05-2013, 09:34 AM #1
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I need to download about 6 books for going on holiday. Would you all please recommend some books suitable for reading in the sun... Nothing too hard going or depressing.

I read the Dragon Tattoo trilogy last year and want something equally as good this year.

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Have you read anything by Marian Keyes? Humourous chick lit I suppose you could call her books. Rachel's Holiday is the first one I believe, it's loosely based on her time in rehab she is an ex alcoholic.
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The plane safety brochure. Read it 400 times
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Have you read anything by Marian Keyes? Humourous chick lit I suppose you could call her books. Rachel's Holiday is the first one I believe, it's loosely based on her time in rehab she is an ex alcoholic.
Thanks cherie.. I'm not a huge fan of chick lit but ill go and have a look anyway. I'm actually sure I've read one of her books.
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Reading is overrated tbh. Just have sex all holiday or smuggle drugs
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Drug smuggling is overrated tbh
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Best thing about Kindle is the ability to download a sample of the book at least you don't end up buying something you won't read. On the other extreme I like the Karin Slaughter books. Crime Fiction.
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Best thing about Kindle is the ability to download a sample of the book at least you don't end up buying something you won't read. On the other extreme I like the Karin Slaughter books. Crime Fiction.
Yes, I'd forgotten all about her actually. I've read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.
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Has anybody read anything by Jo Nesbo?
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Lee may I suggest you just pick up a few books at the airport, best sellers.
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A good one to read on the plane...



A Nicola Barber classic...
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I've not actually read them ness.. I might give the first one a go and see what I think. So many people have told me they're utter crap though...

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I love the books, but i'm not sure it's your cup of tea. They're rather saucy.
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