Andreamay Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Having asked my best friend who lives in belgium what she wants for her birthday she asked for a good book to read!! I wondered if anybody had one to recommend please? shes not into books like Davinci code for instance but does like a good story sort of romance/family life. she loves Mr Darcy in Pride and prejudice but isnt particulary into historical romances otherwise. so anybody read a good book over the holidays that might fit the bill? Andrea Edited September 7, 2008 by Andreamay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read a really good one - in fact got through it in 3 days as i couldn't put it down!! It was a richard & judy recommendation - No Time For Goodbye. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 thanks fluffy will look into it Anymore anybody please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Having asked my best friend who lives in belgium what she wants for her birthday she asked for a good book to read!! I wondered if anybody had one to recommend please? shes not into books like Davinci code for instance but does like a good story sort of romance/family life. she loves Mr Darcy in Pride and prejudice but isnt particulary into historical romances otherwise. so anybody read a good book over the holidays that might fit the bill?Andrea I read 'Let the Northern Lights erase you name'. It is beautifully written and so easy to read, easily one of my favourite books. I highly recommend it. It's by Vendela Vida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read the book that the film PS I love you is based on also called PS I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (i prefer a book to a film) this was an excellent poignant romance I would highly recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read The Outcast on holiday and it was REALLY good - and sounds as though it would fit the bill. I can't tell you the author unfortunately because I left the book there...but it's a best seller at the moment in Smiths and Waterstones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Kate Figes book "What about me " is a great read, read it on holiday. Its about a 14 year old girl and her menopausal mother. its like they both write diary inserts. excellent book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Like Fluffy I'd recommend 'No time for Goodbye' or A Thousand Splendid Suns'. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jane707 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I've just finished reading everything in this series http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6293/auel.html I was really sad when I got to the end of the last book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Anything by Diana Gabaldon, which are historically set, but so beautifully done, that i race through them..........thoroughly recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How about a Jodi Piccoult book? My VERY fave of hers is My Sisters Keeper. Or else how about The time travellers wife............. can't remember who wrote that though...... it wa sa foreign name. Both were excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I think Time Travellers Wife was by Audrey Niffeneger. Personally I strugged with it but her name stuck in my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Or else how about The time travellers wife............. One of my favourites bit of usless information-Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston when they were married bought the film rights so they could play the couple. It's now unlikely to be made for obvious reasons. or 'Sister of my heart' about two girls deep friendship which makes them sisters in their heart. the same author wrote Mistress of Spices which is another go read Sister of my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I REALLY enjoyed several of Joanne Harris' early books: Chocolat, 5 1/4's of the orange & Blackberry Wine. I'm in a lull at the moment having just finished an amazing book by Victoria Hislop called 'The Island', another Richard & Judy recommendation I think.... It was unusual subject matter and incredibly moving. I could not put it down. http://www.victoriahislop.com/island.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ooops, I got carried away in Amazon just now and spent some money. Dangerous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Kate Mosse - I preferred Sepulchre (to Labyrinth) which is a really good gripping read with a bit of romance as well. Light books with a lot of humour and just a bit different are the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency series- delightful. If your friend likes detective stories which are subtle and well written then PD James is simply the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Having asked my best friend who lives in belgium what she wants for her birthday she asked for a good book to read!! I wondered if anybody had one to recommend please? shes not into books like Davinci code for instance but does like a good story sort of romance/family life. she loves Mr Darcy in Pride and prejudice but isnt particulary into historical romances otherwise. so anybody read a good book over the holidays that might fit the bill?Andrea Hi There are several authors I love, do you think she has read Lovely Bones by Alice Seabold, or My Best Friends Girl by Dorothy Koomson? Both good stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Kate Mosse - I preferred Sepulchre (to Labyrinth) which is a really good gripping read with a bit of romance as well. Jacquie, I'm still deciding there. Re-reading both - however, they are both worth the effort - yes?? And 'Lovely Bones' is Brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Sorry I replied to this post, havent done this before, unsure of what I am doing. I didn't include name or anything. I'm Kimberley, I love books and was interested in your question. Sorry it ,y post seemed rude and unfinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellerkaren Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome Kimberley, I hope you enjoy using the form as much as me i don'e post much but i do get lots of ideas from everyone here. Sorry to hijake the post Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I REALLY enjoyed several of Joanne Harris' early books: Chocolat, 5 1/4's of the orange & Blackberry Wine. I'm in a lull at the moment having just finished an amazing book by Victoria Hislop called 'The Island', another Richard & Judy recommendation I think.... It was unusual subject matter and incredibly moving. I could not put it down.http://www.victoriahislop.com/island.html I also really enjoyed The Island - a great read! I think I saw another one by Victoria Hislop recently but it was only in hardback so I'll wait til the cheaper version appears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Sorry I replied to this post, havent done this before, unsure of what I am doing. I didn't include name or anything. I'm Kimberley, I love books and was interested in your question. Sorry it ,y post seemed rude and unfinished. Lovely to hear from you, don't really know how to chat on the forum, but am trying to figure it out. There are some great idea on here. My main interest is Outdoor Play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum Craggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I also really enjoyed The Island - a great read! I think I saw another one by Victoria Hislop recently but it was only in hardback so I'll wait til the cheaper version appears! I read the island, great read. Victoria Hislop came to our book group and did a talk. Interesting lady, and very nice. I am finishing a book at the moment called Until I find you by John Irving, good read some times hard going but worth sticking with, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum Craggs! Many Thanks, great to be here, although I have no idea what I am doing, any advice? Kimberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Posy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 WOW went out for tea came back on the forum and have all these wonderful helpful replys!!! Hi Kimberley and welcome from me too thank you she has read the two you recommended as i read them and took them over to her! Ive been so inspired im of to waterstones tomorrow to buy a few on your lists will let you know and a few for myself too!! need to get them read before i go back to uni at the end of the month though! THANKYOU ALL YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE Andrea x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Many Thanks, great to be here, although I have no idea what I am doing, any advice? Kimberley You seem to be doing OK to me - I only learnt how to quote posts yesterday and I've been on here for just under 3 years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 of to waterstones tomorrow to buy a few on your lists will let you know Do let us know what you finally decided on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 I have bought on 3 for 2 offer at waterstones The outcast The Island and Erica James new one cant remember what it is called we like her cos she usually bases her book on the Cheshire countryside and has written a story based in Knutsford where my friend used to live and i work. This new one is set in Venice ive never been but my friend has. So got 3 for under £15 mind you it cost me £6.51 to post it to Belgium!! Shes worth it though And I will get to read them eventually cos we share!!!! Thank you again next time Im stuck for gifts i know where to come!! Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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