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Nov 25, 2010
JayBee
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? We spend a good lot of our time reading BG results and looking for patterns, but to come off the subject of diabetes... what books or comics do you enjoy to read? Do you have any recommendations? I'd love to know! My favourite genres tend to be horror, thriller, touch of crime and fantasy. How about you? My reads! Novels: I'm currently reading Julian May's Sage of the Exiles. I am currently on Book 3: The Non Born King. It has been quite a good fantasy read - though I feel it is very slow paced. I like what is happening in the story at least so I keep reading! This series was recommended to me by my Dad after I indicated interest in reading the Lensman novels. I finished reading Andrew Neiderman's PIN not too long ago. That was quite freaky and disturbing. I found the ending to be a bit of a anti-climax, only a little bit though, because it did make sense (for this book's nature anyway lol). I also read read my first Dean Koontz book: Demon Seed! Picked it up dirt cheap in Lidl and my golly, I absolutely loved reading about that twisted artificial mind! XD I remember being scared of the films that were related to this book when I was younger but I think I'd like to go watch them now lol. Graphic Novels / Comics / Manga / Manhwa: Currently reading: Naruto Volume 2: I'm trying hard to give this popular shonen manga a chance but I'm still not convinced because the characters are hard for me to relate to. I only have so much fondness for immature and overly cocky characters... MAOH: Juvenile Remix Volume 2: I picked this one up out of curiousity and it's been an interesting read as the main character develops his new found special ability and what it means for his world. It's marked as a Shonen, but I believe this is for more mature readers so perhaps it is a Seinen manga... Astro Boy (Volume 1 & 2 in one book, published by Dark Horse Manga): Wasn't too familiar with Astro Boy and when I saw this - had to pick it up to satisfy my curiosity! It is delightfully charming and innocent even though the subjects the stories touch on are rather scientific or medical - but that's typical of Osamu Tezuka I suppose! I know I've a lot of comics and what not but please - don't be afraid to show your current or even favourite reads! 
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Nov 26, 2010
karaway
7 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? I love reading Lee Childs. He writes a series about a Character called Jack Reacher. They are really action packed and keep you on the edge of your seat from front to back. I'm also loving anything by Jodi Piccoult, she has a really different way of writing her novels, they are a bit lighter than I usually read but I do enjoy them |
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Nov 26, 2010
PNThompson
57 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? I've been a big fan of James Herbert (Horror), and have read all the books. I'm eagerly anticipating his next book in March next year. Another author I enjoy is James Patterson, and especially liked the Women's Murder Club series (1st to Die, 2nd... up to book 9) they are all titled with the number in the series.I used to be a big fan of comics (Batman, Superman, etc) but haven't looked at them in some time now. I don't travel into work for as long as I used to, so don't get a chance to get into a book now, and have opted more for the audio books, as I can listen to them on the IPOD whether i'm on a train or driving. |
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Nov 26, 2010
meltow
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? The Alchemists Daughter by Katharine McMahon - and my Amazon reviewThe length of the book was far too short for me. I was captivated from the first page; life at Selden, not knowing your mother, words I had never read/seen before - "phlogiston", romance, a cad, human trafficking, wigs, whorehouses, and death. A delight to read with some wonderful descriptive passages, together with dialogue that kept the story moving at a relaxed pace, but sufficient to keep me enthralled. FAB-U-LOUS, and will have no difficulty selecting Miss McMahon's other books from the bookshop. Just to give you an idea of the type of anorak I am; I have a list of every book title and author I have read since August 7th 1973 - and I'd just reached double figures in '73. It makes fascinating reading! |
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Nov 30, 2010
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? That's quite impressive meltow! How young were you when you decided to start keeping track? I wish I kept track now! XD I've done a bit of hobby reviewing in my time but I stopped doing that a year or so ago.I think I will see if I would enjoy all these authors we have mentioned - Besides Lee Childs, I'm not sure I've heard of them, which is good - fresh meat so to speak! Thanks for your responses! I got around (finally) to finishing a series I started a few months back - the Aldebaran comic series. This review explains it nicely. I did find it a good sci-fi read and definitely recommend it. I, unfortunately, only grabbed the first set of this series so I shall have to get the Betelgeuse books another time! D'oh! |
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Jan 18, 2011
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? My boyfriend got a book for me called "In the Miso Soup" for Christmas and I just finished it the other day. I did enjoy reading it, however I found the open end of the story a bit disappointing. Despite this, I do recommend this book to anyone looking for a rather short, dark and thrilling read. I agree with the quote on the front - it does read like a script for "American Psycho - Holiday Abroad".
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Jan 18, 2011
Simon
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Just finished the 'The Girl' Series (With the Dragon Tattoo/Who Played With Fire/Who Kicked The Hornets nest). I'm not normally a reader but these has me engrossed! |
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Jan 26, 2011
NiVZ
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? I'm another fan of the author Lee Child's Jack Reacher series and have read them all except the latest one.Currently reading Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" and have read his previous books too (Angels and Demons, Da Vinci Code, Deception Point and Digital Fortress) I also enjoy books by Kathy Reichs, Karyn Slaughter and Harlan Coben. As you'll notice, most are thriller, mystery, whodunnit style books which appeal to my problem solving/investigative nature  )NiVZ |
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Jan 27, 2011
Stew B
125 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? I'm with NiVZ - my daughter bought me the latest Jack Reacher for Christmas to complete my set. I read it in practically one sitting - Lee Child certainly knows how to keep a plot bowling along! I'm a bit of a completist - got all of the Michael Connolys, all the Kathy Reichs, and after years of searching second-hand bookshops, e-bay and even providing lists to friends visiting the states I've managed to get all 85 of Earl Stanley Gardner's Perry Mason Novels. I read British authors too - Peter Robinson, Peter James among others. Not that I'm obsessed with detective and mystery novels you understand...Stew |
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Jan 27, 2011
Garry
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? If you like to complete sets...you may find this web site useful: -http://www.readitswapit.co.uk Helps with those sometimes hard to find missing book. Regards Garry |
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Feb 3, 2011
vic demain
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Garry, many thanks for that site. My partner joined a couple of days ago and already she has swapped no end of books, saving a fortune, which is much needed at the moment. Vic. |
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Feb 3, 2011
Stew B
125 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Yes thanks Garry - just preparing my "wanted" list!Stew |
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Feb 3, 2011
Garry
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Just finished Connelly's Nine Dragons Stew B. Been a while since I last read one of his novels and realised that I do really enjoy a Harry Bosch yarn. Hope to pick up The Reversal soon.Initially found the web site mentioned useful to complete the A to Z....or however far it goes....list of Sue Grafton novels. Currently contemplating Hugh Thomas - The Spanish Civil War - a mighty tome......well it has made it out of the wardrobe bottom to the bedside drawers anyway. Regards Garry |
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Feb 4, 2011
Stew B
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Hi Garry,My problem is that I find I can't part with books that I've enjoyed.. couldn't agree more about Harry Bosch! On the subject of the Spanish Civil War, after a birdwatching trip to the Spanish Pyrenees and the Zaragossa area (including the ruined town of Belchite) last June, I thought I should know more, so got a copy of Anthony Beevor's "The Battle for Spain". I slogged through its near 600 pages - a bit of a struggle but great preparation for Orwell's "Homage to Catalonia", which I thoroughly recommend (along with Laurie Lee's "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and its sequels). Stew |
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Feb 5, 2011
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? What a lovely website! I signed up straight away! Thanks for sharing it - I'm more than happy to swap some of my books.Currently reading: Koji Suzuki's "Dark Water" Adam Roberts' "Land of the Headless" Golly, I have much to sort out for my book offerings! I'm so relieved to see that they do take graphic novels - I can pass on my unwanted manga! |
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Feb 8, 2011
Brum_Taffy
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Great topic! I have moved on from the Millennium series (re-read, audio books, films, what a nerd, eh?), to discover The Discworld... boy, I am engrossed!Just thinking, I don't recall reading any novels that feature a character living with a 'long-term condition', like diabetes. Unless you count Nobby Nobbs, from the Guards series, who seems to have every infectious disease known on the disc! Any works of fiction out there featuring people with diabetes or any other LTC? |
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Feb 8, 2011
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? That is a very good observation Brum_Taffy! The only publications I know of are the sorts of books I got from Diabetes UK (does any one remember that Diabetes Duck character? Often dressed somewhat super hero-ish)...However, upon doing a search online for "stories with fictional diabetic"... this site had some ideas on offer: http://diabetickidsbooks.com/Teenbooks/ Don't know much about the Fiction books suggested on this page either: Fiction: Needles by Andie Dominick Between A Rock And A Hard Place by Alden R Carter My Aunt Ruth by Iris Rosofsky Next To Strangers by Sheri C Sinykin The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois Bujold (this is not about diabetes, but approaches the idea of dealing with a medical condition) Perhaps we should all hunt them down and give them a read?
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Feb 15, 2011
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Land of the Headless has been a touch slow going but it's still interesting. Plan to start on a book called "Relentless" (by Simon Kernick) after Land of the Headless because I fancy a good thrilling read next.If any one is interested, I signed up to a website called Goodreads the other day, my username is lilbuta on it... has been a great site to build up a good idea on how many books I've read overall!
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Feb 15, 2011
meltow
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Topaz by Leon UrisOnly 2 reviews on Amazon, so it must be an author who has "fallen out of fashion". Based around Russian defectors, KGB, Cuba and the spy world; a typical novel of the 60's era. I'm enjoying it... |
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Feb 18, 2011
Widster
23 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Just read both Chris Evans autobiography's which were both enjoyable. Would recommend them. Also, Alan Sugar's autobiography is very good and quite funny at times as he has quite a dry sense of humour. Also good if you are at all interested in business. |
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May 12, 2011
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Just out of curiousity, how many of us use our local library a lot?I wish I started using mine sooner than I have... great place to go read at lunchtime - so relaxing! I have recently borrowed: JPod by Douglas Coupland Boxing for Beginners by Bill Finegan with Courtney Clark Own your Space by Linda McCarthy Still updating my account on Goodreads too. Is anyone keeping a 2011 goal on there? I hope to hit 75 books...! |
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May 20, 2011
WullieIrvine
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? I'm very much a Clive Cussler fan and all his books regarding Dirk Pitt, NUMA, etc. I love the fantasy books that could actually be turned into good films :0Anyone notice something by the way....... Think I may have found one of the few message boards that Novorapidboi HASN'T commented on Only kidding mate Wullie (RNA) |
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May 22, 2011
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading?
LOL, i have now........... .....unfortunately i dont read many books so wont be posting here on a regular basis............... 
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Oct 1, 2012
JayBee
587 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Bit of a zombie/phoenix thread, but hey, what have you been reading lately these days?I've been trying out some Dean Koontz lately, currently reading The Good Guy. I've been really enjoying his writing style and look forward to checking out more of his books. While we're here, can anyone recommend an e-reader? Thanks! |
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Oct 3, 2012
Simon I
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Topic: General Discussion / What are you reading? Just joined this site though went through DAFNE a few years ago, graduated from North ManchesterCurrently reading Dodger - Pratchett on form, a cracking read. Best e-reader Kindle IMHO, I have an ipad too but preferred reading device is the kindle Simonish |