Recent content by missy

catcher in the rye I didn't enjoy this book. I understand it's importance - teenage angst just after WWII was revolutionary - but it was depressing!

recommended by a friend - As It Is In Heaven just bought : "As it is in heaven" which had been nominated for a foreign film Oscar (can't remember the year). Producer Kay Pollock (Swedish or Danish - excuse my ignorance :confused: ) It was recommended to me by a friend and shows small town...

of mice and men In essence, a love story - beautiful and disturbing.

books on the shelf I just can't stop buying them, but need to find more time to read!! A few I can think of: The Hornet's Nest - Jimmy Carter The Wise Woman - Philippa Gregory Snow - Orhan Pamuk Becoming Strangers - Louise Dean This Book will save your life - AM Homes...

last sentence It's not from the book I'm reading now, but the following kept me wanting more: from the Fiery Cross: Diana Gabaldon "When the day shall come, that we do part" he said softly, and turned to look at me, "if my last words are not 'I love you' - ye'll ken it was because I didna...

an oldie The last one that made a big impression on me was PROOF with Gwenyth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins

when I read Three kids, a full-time job and a DH all demand time away from reading - so I've developed the habit of ALWAYS having my book with me and if I have to wait outside hockey practice or anywhere else - I pick up my book! I also try to get my DH to drive so I can read some more pages in...

chick lit I second that, great light reading, good for a laugh, sensual, emotional tension as well as a bit of thriller-esque violence!

classics Since a lot of the classics were written in different times, it isn't surprising that we can't always relate to the style or behaviours. But the stories can give a good picture of the social structures, etiquette and thinking or raise important moral issues or dilemmas. To this...

"Can we assume that since you were able to start this thread, that you have now figured it out? " Ok, I'm blond !! Didn't realize I had to drill down further into the sub-forums. Just struck lucky when it worked under the FAQ one. Oh well, thanks anyway - the bump tip is a good one...

Hi, I'm new here and trying to understand the layout, rules etc of the Forum. The FAQ doesn't have the question I want to ask (!): How do you start new threads? Why do I not always have that option? I have started one in the test page but that doesn't invite discussion. Am I missing...

psychological thriller I found Enduring Love - by Ian McEwan haunting. How a stalker can make you go mad, ruin your life, relationships, sometimes only even by suggestion........... no gorry details but mental violence Missy

opening line "It wasn't a very likely place for disappearances, at least at first glance." Outlander - Diana Gabaldon

overrated books? I actually liked A Million Little Pieces by Frey. I don't care if it was partially true, or not - that argument was purely a commercial marketing one imo. What I liked about it was: - the writing style, you just felt the anger through the words but also how it was written...

Hi Karen Welcome Karen, I'm new here too but there are more than enough opinions around to keep you off the streets! Enjoy and good luck with the sales of your book :) Missy