If you have seen her T.V show and you like the woman (or not) I just read her book, "Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining". I think the woman makes sense and she has some great values and it is definately time to change the system and stop letting everyone play the victim. Enough is enough as she says. I found it a great read and I would love to see the world changing her way a little. No a lot!

I picked up a Novel by Aussie Author James Bradley.

The Resurrectionist, by James Bradley, Faber and Faber.

ISBN 978-0-571-23276-5

I was not sure about this book, as anything relating to the Resurrectionists (Body Snatchers) of the 1800, tends to be sensationalist, and myth ridden. However was curious as to a non natives take on the trade and repercussions to those involved.

Set in the Georgian era 1826, at a time when The Anatomists (Doctors) were in need of the Dead to persue their studies, we meet Gabriel. Sent to be apprentice to one of the countries greats. We learn of his experiences, his outrage, and ultimately his fall from grace.

The book brings us a very acurate portrayal of Georgian London, the characters are in tune with the time, and mentality of the era. Gabriel experiences, love, fear, horror,betrayal,addiction and death.

I cannot say I liked Gabriel as a character in the begining, but I had sympathy at his nievity, and youth. However by the end, I found my heart was breaking for him, as we see that, no matter ones good intentions, ones past actions can never truely be buried. It is a Fictional Gothic Thriller, and one could really believe that it was written during the Gothic era, by a Gothic Author, nay though, but in 2006 by a young Aussie.

Oh and as alway's, in a good Gothic Novel, A twist in the tale.

Luv Winnie.xx

Hi all, I am a prolific reader, and love books, actually I am addicted to books. I some how though, forgot about this corner, how remiss  .

I have been looking at translated fiction recently and have been overjoyed to find some really good thrillers etc, that have been translated for the English market. I thought I would share one or two and try and spread the word.

Though I read it a few months back I can definitely recomend:

The Shadow of The Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Saffron, Orion Books,

ISBN 978-0-7538-2025-4.

Set in Barcelona, with vivid detail giving one the sense of both past,presant and future. A young boy is taken by his father to a hidden book repository, of forgotten books. This turns out to be a laberynth. His father encourages him to pick but  one book, from this amazing library. Daniel picks The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax. As Daniel grows, he meets a varied band of characters who seem intent on relieving him of this prized possession. This in turn encourages Daniel to find out why the book is so highly sought after. Who was Julian Carax?What were the circumstances surrounding his death?

As the novel progressess we are made privy to the text within Daniels book, this in turn allows us to feel the sense of danger that approaches and is waiting to engulf Daniel if he does not succeed in finding the answers, which at every turn seem elusive and deadly.

A real edge of you seat thriller, which keeps one sitting thinking, just one more page, before bed. Oh and the twist in the tale? Well you have to read it to find out, it is a stunner.

Luv Winnie.xxxx

 

Not a traditional horror story from Mr King, but more a psychological thriller.  More for the ladies than the men, it is a tour of a woman's world after her husband, a famous writer, passes away.

It is full of flash back writing and really intense.  Greatly descriptive and of a slower pace than most of his stories, but very easy to read.

This book will take you to other worlds, worlds of the mentally fragile. And I do mean other worlds where the people can escape and heal before coming back to reality.

You can also see Mr King's experiences with the world of writing coming to life in this story, and it also appears that some of his own personal opinions on American politics have made it in too.  Subtly of course, but if you think about what you are reading, they are hiding amongst the lines.

Definitely a book of women's power and strength and certainly much tamer than earlier works.  I rate it a 4/5.

Taken from back of book:  Every marriage has two hearts, one light and one dark.

Lisey knew it when she first fell for Scott.  And now he's dead, she knows if for sure.

Lisey was the light to Scott Landon's dark for twenty-five years.  As his wife, only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author - that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality.

Now Scott was gone, Lisey want to lock herself away with her memories.  But the fans have other ideas.  And when the sinister threats begin, Lisey realises that, just as Scott depended on her strength - her light -  to live, so she will have to draw on his darkness to survive.

The copy I have is published by Hodder & Stoughton.  Copyright 2006 by Stephen King.

Hey, just wondering if any of you have read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. It's a very moving story about mothers and daughters, and the cycles of women. Very moving. Anyone else read it? I'm keen to discuss it - so if you haven't read it go and get it! Very emotional.

Libby

A Memoir. If you ever wondered how that great mind ticked. Plus it teaches heaps on how to write. Great for a site like this if you ever want to know how to make your work more readable! And there is quite a lot about his life growing up. I couldn't put it down as it was so easy to read ( see what I mean) I actually haven't read any of his books. I am a big woos when it comes to horror! Even his movies, I can't sit through a whole horror film. Anyway, I highly recommend!

my sons best friends dad is a writer and i just had to tell u about his books. they are great.

His name is Paul Kidd you can buy his books off amazon.com.

he does short films and comics too.

i Read a book by an aussie author called white tiger this is a great book but unfortunately it is only available in australia but may be released overseas shortly if u see it i suggest u pick it up and read it.

I received this book anonymously in the mail... As strange as that sounds I don't know where it came from...

I only just picked it up to have a look at about two weeks ago... I have taken a few tips from it and I have to say it is rather amazing..

I love it...

 

I am reading the new maeve binchy book & I think I've out grown her..... either that or in the years in which I didn't read her and now she has really changed her style and now sucks.  I loved her in my early 20's, I don't suppose I should be so surprised that my tastes have changed  by my (ich!) mid 30's but I am.  has anyone else experienced an awaking like this?????

anyone else read the series that starts with river god,seventh scroll,worlock and the new one quest they are brillent by wilbur smith i love dthem i have even read them a couple of times

stace

My husband loves the Dune series so when he heard about one of the authors was coming to Australia for a book signing he had to go. 

There was a few people there and he talked a bit about his books. He wrote about 54 Star Wars novels. He writes the Dune novels with the original author's son Herbert. It was interesting hearing how they write together. He is also writing his own sci fi series. 

My husband got Sandworms signed and was rapt.

I don't read much at all. When I get into it I really escape though. I love a good book. Not really interested in novels at all. My husband loves to read sci fi and war style books. His favourite is Dune series.
I usually read biographies, history and help and parenting books!
Usually parenting stuff these days.
In August I read a few books. Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch. Meant for older couples but I found it helpful.



The past week I received a book from the US called Saints by Orson Scott Card. Its a novel but has historical significance. I found it gripping, and finished it (700 pages) in one week. I spent most of the week in tears. I really did get pulled into the story even believing it was all true. The main characters were fictional though some were actual people that were involved in the LDS Church in the 1800's.

I read just about anything I can get my hands on. I love reading, it is my escape. My fave author is Stephen King/Richard Bachmann. I also like Ann Rice (am reading two of hers at the moment) and romance novels. These are great when I get down about doing housework, I can read a Mills&Boon in about 1 hour so it is a build up before cleaning. Leisa

I like a mixture of authors; James Patterson, Maeve Binchy, Bertrice Small, Dean Koontz

Amanda xxxx

Is the book I'm reading at the moment. It is a good book, but a little sad.

I am so excited to be in this group. I LOVE to read, I read everyday. So hello! Do you all read fiction or non ficton? I read mostly for fun, not anything really serious.

"This was a very interesting read....it's quite old written in '87 I believe, I found it in an Oppy.  Patircia Neal was an Old Holliwood Actress who ended up marrying Roald Dahl the Author of James & The Giant Peach and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc.  She bor 5 children, her first dieing of Measels when she was 8, her only son hit by a taxi whilst in his pram being pushed by the Nanny and rammed into ta bus....only to survive amazingly, AND not in the least remarkable tragedy in her life was the 3 strokes she suffered at age 37 whilst bein 3 months pregnant that left her in a coma and then partially parralyzed & unable to speak or walk...yet without losing the baby she re-learned to walk, to rtalk and eventually went back to acting.  She was no saint by any means and does not potray herself as thus, it seems like a remarkably true and honest acount of her life which was well worthy of a novel.  I recommend you track it down if you like true life stories or Bio's, it's well worth the read.

I can't believe it but I think I am actually getting a bit sick of patrica Cornwells Dr Scarpetta books.  maybe it's because I have read them all out of order (I have no idea how many there are) I get them from Op-shops, but this one, just not doing it for me.  I think it's because her terminology in this day and age of the CSI-esk programs is proven to be incredibly dated.  She wrote them in the early 90's when DNA was a brand new thing that the courts didn't trust yet.  they smoke at crime scenes and drop their butts on the ground....like that would happen...contaminating crime scenes.  I have become a Scarpetta sceptic.  Woe is me, I need a new op-shop purchasable or library borrowable crime series..............any suggestions?

So, what book(s) are you currently reading now? What is it about? And is it any good?