Guest Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi everyone, I am off on hols on Monday and am looking for a good summer read to take with me, sit by the pool and just relax!!! Any ideas? Thanks Moisy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 That's funny, I was just thinking to put exactly the same post myself and you've beaten me to it! I've just finished "Girl with a Pearl Earring" this morning - not my sort of book at all usually but I really enjoyed it and shall look for some more by the same author when I get back. That's not what I'd call a holiday read though...I had to concentrate too hard whilst reading it!! I suppose if you're a Harry Potter fan then the answer is obvious, but what about the rest of us?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I have read books by: Chick flicks Jane Green, Sopie Kingsella (sp), Erica James, Marian Keyes I have also read books by: Lee Childs, James Patterson, who do very good crime novels and are easy to read. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfy Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I recently read 'The Girls' by Lori Someone....which was about conjoined twins - was really interesting and quite funny. Elfy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Has anyone read a book called "Souvenir" by Theresa Fowler? Been suggested to me but can't find it in the shops. Moisy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hi! There are lots of recommendations on a couple of threads in this area, quite old now, though - about 12 months ago. I'll try to find and post a link! Here And here to start with! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Tracey Chevalier...that's who wrote "Girl with a Pearl Earring"! It was really good - I've also read Falling Angels by her and enjoyed that as well. Something a bit different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I have recently read the shopaholic books they where excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac20 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Am half way through "The Island" by Victoria Hislop - the front says its a "beach book with a heart" and I think its great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I recommend 'The Island' too. I think it was recommended by Richard and Judy on the TV. Also, the Jodi Picoult books are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm reading 'The Memory Keepers Daughter' at the moment. Its good, but probably not a recommended read if you are feeling emotional!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Off to France tomorrow where the weather is also very variable apparently - have just been book shopping and bought "The Island" so am looking forward to a long read........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I've just been re-reading the fiction books by Alan Titchmarsh. A good read but not too deep. Have just ordered the new one by Gervase Phinn, so will have that to look forward to. Lee Childs and James Patterson are good as Beth said. In the same vein you have Harlen Coburn or Tami Hoag. Rebecca Shaw has a good series about a village and also she writes about a vet's practice. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Would thoroughly recommend any Jodi Picoult-I've read them all to date! Also "The Island" is very good. Have managed to find "Souvenir" on Amazon-will let you know if it is any good. Cecelia Ahern's new book "A Place Called Here" is strange but a good read. Moisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sorry to be obvious, or maybe not, but read the new Harry Potter last weekend - much to my family's annoyance - we were in a rain drenched caravan in Blackpool at the time and I was oblivious! An excellent read as always, many questions answered and I really really couldn't put it down! Now I am back home again - no it didn't rain all week! - and I am going to re-read it, probably missed bits in my eagerness to finish it and due to the fact I was reading at absurd times at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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