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  1. JMS

    Suggestions: October book of the month

    'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafon http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0753819317/qid=1124353242/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/202-3238559-8566226
  2. JMS

    what's your most exciteble read ?

    Yes! Mine to :) may not be for a year or two, :eek: I read it on his www page... think it was in the readers ask question bit... link below to site... http://tm.ask.co.uk/r?t=c&s=a&id=30787&sv=z6f065bd7&uid=0510C076E63EDBE24&sid=3&p=%2ftop&o=3004&u=http://www.ken-follett.com/
  3. JMS

    what's your most exciteble read ?

    'The Pillars of the Earth' ~ Ken Follett :eek: Looking forward to the sequel which he say's his working on now 'Whiteout' has been published.
  4. JMS

    I just finished reading...

    Yes read it :) Id never read any of Folletts books before this one, so had no bench mark with which to judge 'The Pillars Of The Earth', but from the opening lines I was gripped and will be reading it again all 1075 pages :eek:
  5. JMS

    Do you ever reread your books?

    I do sometimes did re-read 'Blindness' ~ Jose Saramago one of my favs to date. If you have not read it, defy worth a look. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1860466850/qid=1121677549/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-7176962-4238202 Have quite a few I read a few years ago, would...
  6. JMS

    Books and Intelligence

    Jay, why do you have to keep putting others down, and finding fault with what they like? You seem to turn nearly every thread into a battle zone! Please Don't write a 10 page reply, as I am no longer reading or interested in what you say... I'm finding you very child like and boring...
  7. JMS

    Recently Purchased/Borrowed

    :) Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince :D
  8. JMS

    Does anyone else hate Borders?

    I think Borders are great! :) Never yet seen a book with, cracking to the spine, bending of the corners or coffee stains! and if I did would not have to buy it :confused: People handle and flick through books in every book shop? To be able to sit down in some Book shops is a bonus...
  9. JMS

    Recently Purchased/Borrowed

    :) Bought today The Double - Jose Saramago for 95p Mint 2nd hand copy :D skipped out of shop
  10. JMS

    Suggestions: September book of the month

    I would like to 2nd 253 by Geoff Ryman
  11. JMS

    I just finished reading...

    'The Crimson Petal and the White' ~ Michel Faber Loved it
  12. JMS

    Good summer reading

    Few more :) The Crimson Petal and the White ~ Michel Faber Little, Big ~ John Crowley London ~ Edward Rutherford
  13. JMS

    What 5 books MUST I borrow/buy?

    Agree with Jenem, I don't know anyone (yet!) who has not enjoyed Jose Saramago's 'Blindness' Word of warning DON'T LEND IT!!!!!! You won't get it back :eek: My copy is still doing the rounds :( My 5 Books :) 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Little, Big ~ John...
  14. JMS

    I just finished reading...

    '24 Hours' by Greg Isles This is the first novel I have read by this author, Was Quite good, but not really for me.
  15. JMS

    I just finished reading...

    Hi Wabbit or anyone who has read above, Can you tell me please (am bit dumb perhaps) I have just bought 'Crimson Petal and the White' Not really started it, just read 1st few pages on way home. Is the writer talking to the reader of the book? :confused: cheers
  16. JMS

    What do bestsellers lists tell us about ourselves?

    Yes Great link :) Going to save it, Nice find. Thanks
  17. JMS

    Zooba.com Question

    I joined something like that here in the UK. NEVER AGAIN! was glad to see the back of it, I was away & forgot to order 1 month they sent me a load of rubbish that I had to pay for :( Don't say they all the same, but do be careful.
  18. JMS

    Depression and Readers

    When a friend of mine was quite depressed she lost all interest in reading, and I noticed went more for a flick through a mag or news paper. Don't know if that's the norm though?
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