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smallholder
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| Yes so did I. I haven't read nay of her in ages. Another author that fits this category is Anne Tyler, I have enjoyed several of hers too - The Accidental Tourist being one fo the most famous ones because of the film. |
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whoa there pickle
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| magpie nic wrote: | I finished Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam and although it was an easy read, I found it too twee and not very exciting after a promising start. I would read more, but will not be rushing out to find them!
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I haven't read that one so sorry you didn't find it great! I like them because I don't have to think too much when reading, just dream of living in a little village like the one in the books! |
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tui
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| Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:47 am Post subject: |
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Ann Tyler is great. I have read lots of her books.
I also really like Carol Shields. especially Unless; although they probably don't quite qualify as light reads.
Elizabeth Berg Open House; Dream when you are Feeling Blue and many others. good light reading. |
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redredrobin
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Have just read a Katie Fforde. It was good light relief after the miserable plotless book I'd read by Rachel Cusk! |
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magpie nic
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| I am reading Body Surfing by Anita Shreve- anyone read it? I am not really enjoying it and want to know if it is worth sticking with! |
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smallholder
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I haven't read that one - so can't offer any help this time. |
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magpie nic
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: |
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| I stuck with the book, it was ok. Pleased I have read a couple of her others first otherwise I might not have bothered again! |
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cofnchoc
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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I thought the same magpie - bit disappointing.
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magpie nic
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| Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Life on the Refridgerator door by alice Kuipler is a very quick but touching read about the relationship between a teenager and her mam. |
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Louiw
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| Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I've ordered that one on your recommendation! Sounds good, I have one teenager and one nearly teenager in my house! |
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kesunder
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| Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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| i have just treated myself to the new mike gayle and freya north to take away with me so will let you know what i think! |
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sal 26
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| Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Twilight series is really good - by Stephanie Meyer. |
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Sniggle
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Joanne Harris books are quite light I think, but they can have a dark side if you know what I mean.
There's a lot of books recommended that I shall have to seek out. I'm not too keen on Anita Shreve though. |
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kesunder
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| loved the mike gayle, think it is called something like 'life and soul of the party'. Am still plodding through the freya north, not enjoying it as much as i have her others but it is still good. |
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magpie nic
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I love Mike Gayle books- good to have a bloke's perspective! |
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kesunder
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| Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| they are always very well written. was bought my first one by my ex 'mr commitment'-he was trying to tell me something there!!! |
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magpie nic
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I really like Pauline McLynn- am reading Summer in the City and really enjoying it. |
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Over40
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I like the Katie Fforde books but have exhausted the supply in my ,ocal libraries. I wanted something easy to read last night so started the first Agatha Raisen book which my mother had lent me - good for a light read. |
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magpie nic
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:13 am Post subject: |
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| Janet Evanovich good fun and very easy read- I am reading Lean mean Thirteen- I love the characters in these books! |
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smallholder
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| Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I felt in need of a lighter read today so have just started Out of Love - Victoria Clayton. Haven't read any of hers before. |
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