danny.f

.....McCarthy's Bar-by Pete McCarthy,funny as hell,and have started his next one,but it's downstairs-too cold to go down and find out. Thought I'd let you know!

Am Loolah

Have just finished Duncan Bannatyne's autobiography - read it in 2 days, very good!

danny.f

Gonna sound thick here Pet-who's he?

karonious

Recently read:
Tides of Kawhia byTom O'Connor. Excellent read, blurb by publishers:
In the late eighteenth century, Kawhia is the prosperous heart of the people of Ngati Toarangatira. But, beyond the borders ominous changes threaten to drive the iwi from their coastal stronghold. In the north, Nga Puhi acquire muskets, and to the east the Waikato tribes cast envious eyes on the bountiful waters and forests of Kawhia.

Into this mix the child Maui Potiki is born. He is later called Te Rauparaha – a name that today ripples down the pages of New Zealand history. The young Te Rauparaha uses his wits, courage and audacity to become a military strategist, accomplished politician and tribal leader. Sharing his exploits is Te Rou Rou, born into slavery who, like the young man of rank, uses intelligence to improve his status in the often dangerous tribal life of the time.

When simmering animosities between the inland peoples explode into all-out-war, hundreds of warriors are left on the battlefield. In Tides of Kawhia, deadly fights and ancient Maori ritual mingle with delicate poetry and an impetuous hot-blooded people, bringing to life a period of history and a society unknown to many.
Really good read, I thourough enjoyed it.
Also read Narcissus in chains by Laurell K Hamilton : a modern day vampire/werewolf/shapeshifter book spiced up by a fair bit of romance/sex. Not bad at all Maybe a rating should be used eh?

danny.f

Jesus Kags,as usual-genius!

crap-would rather eat shite
poor-would rather squeeze spouses spots
reasonable-better than a hangover
good,better than a wank
can't wait for the film to ruin it!!

karonious

OK,
Tides of Kawhia
Narcissus in chains

danny.f

Sportman bioraphy

donnaf

James Patterson - Pop goes the Weasel (kindly lent to me by Kerry W as books are so bloody expensive here!)

karonious

Don't know what it is like there Donna but the main Library in Hamilton is really good. Even the little one down the road from us isn't bad at all. May be worth a look - ours was free to join and had big squashy arm-chairs and bean-bags, really inviting

donnaf

Hi K,
we've joined the library, it's pretty big here and has a brilliant children's library. I just like to buy books as I read them over and over again.
I last read The Time Traveler's Wife which I read for the first time on our recce here, it's a lovely book and brought back nice memories of our campervan.

karonious

Care to give that book a Dannyf-rating? or ?

SarahB

I'm not reading anything at the moment as Im addicted to Sudoku.... argh!! I used to read every night in bed but now I have to do those wretched puzzles!!

donnaf

Which one?
The Time Traveler's Wife -
Pop goes the Weasel - well, I haven't finished it yet but at present

karonious

Two things Sarah:
your daughter looks lovely and seems to be coming on in leaps and bounds
Soduko in bed? That's even worse than reading Come on now: it's hardly foreplay eh?

julesnye

Thought he was a second rate comedian....