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Forum: Al Fresco
Aug 27th 2012, 2:53 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

I used to read Stephen King - but I stopped cos I was getting bad dreams (after IT!!)


Just finished Incendiary by Chris Cleave - I really loved it - might not be to everyone's taste though.
Forum: Al Fresco
Jul 23rd 2012, 8:55 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Oh Twinkle - you've just reminded me what great books they were - I'll have to read them again - had forgotten all about Ayla !! (that was her name wasnt it?)

Have just read Bill Bryson's...
Forum: Al Fresco
May 21st 2012, 5:28 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

I think here in Italy it will be many years before they do this Pecora :p

Tried daughters Kindle this weekend - have to say I LOVE my books and undoubtedly prefer them but........I did quite like...
Forum: Al Fresco
May 14th 2012, 6:04 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Its annoying isnt it Pecora - they lead you to believe its one author when in reality its not. That would really pee me off too :p

My dilemma is that I am a book lover. I love the feel, the smell...
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 28th 2012, 3:29 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Just read Nineteen minutes (Jodi Picoult) - enjoyed it although it was sad.
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 21st 2012, 9:06 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

ooops - sorry dont have any memory these days :(

Have you read the next one by her - Lollipop Shoes - I really enjoyed it, but I think my favourite of hers was Five quarts of an orange closely...
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 21st 2012, 4:28 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

I dont usually like the films cos they never stay true to the book. I think one of the only films that did that was Chocolat. Does The Help film pan out like the book?
I remember reading My...
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 19th 2012, 7:23 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Just read 'The Help' - It was really good and I couldnt put it down - finished it in 2 days :)
Forum: Al Fresco
Nov 5th 2011, 3:20 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Can anyone help me cos I've lost my marbles ;) I'm desperately trying to remember in which Bill Bryson book I read a page which explains about Italy having non stop rain for 6 months in about the...
Forum: Al Fresco
Jul 9th 2011, 9:22 pm
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Your friend is spot on - cos those are the exact words I said to my daughter :)

A really good book that I have read twice ( sad I know) is called Mutant Message down under by Marlo Morgan. There...
Forum: Al Fresco
Jul 9th 2011, 9:14 pm
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

makes you wonder how on earth some books get published doesn't it ?

Am still trying to get through Eat Love Pray - but keep picking up other books in between (just read another great Val McDermid...
Forum: Al Fresco
Jul 5th 2011, 7:36 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Am trying to read Eat Pray Love - but have to say I'm having a bit of difficulty. Is it just me - cos apparantely everyone loves this book ? Maybe I'm just having an off day ?
Forum: Al Fresco
Apr 11th 2011, 8:46 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

For those of you who also read in italian......I have just read a beautiful book that doesnt come out in English until July. Its called 'Nel Mare ci sono i coccodrilli' and its the true story of an...
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 21st 2011, 8:04 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Have just started Afghanistan - Where God only comes to weep and have to say am really loving it :thumbup:
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 12th 2011, 6:27 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Have just ordered a book that lots of my students told me about - its called
The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano (yes an italian :))

Will let you know if it lives up to expectations !
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 5th 2011, 12:16 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

I'm sure you're right Indie. My post often comes in one lump so I do think he saves it up. My mum and sister sent us cards for our anniversary - they sent them on Feb 18th and we only got them...
Forum: Al Fresco
Mar 4th 2011, 7:40 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

The book I ordered over a month ago has finally arrived - I cant wait to get stuck in - its called 'Afghanistan where God only comes to weep' by Siba Shakib.

The post is puzzling - ordered another...
Forum: Al Fresco
Feb 26th 2011, 3:08 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Must admit it had crossed my mind Indie :D

As for italians and roundabouts - heres my opinion.......
THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO USE THEM.
Forum: Al Fresco
Feb 25th 2011, 11:44 pm
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Hubby found me a book at the 2nd hand shop here and it was and english book so he asked them how much and they said - oh you can have it for 50 cents !!! Its quite good too - called Blood Memories....
Forum: Al Fresco
Feb 17th 2011, 5:09 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Just finished Sophie Kinsella and it made me laugh. Was already having withdrawal symptons when the postie left a card (lazy git he is - we were IN the house and he just couldnt be bothered to...
Forum: Al Fresco
Feb 15th 2011, 8:01 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Have also just ordered Where God only comes to weep - a story about an Afghan woman who rebels against life within a forced marriage.......again not a bundle of laughs but sounds really compelling...
Forum: Al Fresco
Feb 15th 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

If you've got My Sisters Keeper then its really worth reading Indie - much better than the film.
My friend just sent me a book and it was brilliant - called Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Its a true...
Forum: Al Fresco
Oct 24th 2010, 10:16 pm
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

get your box of tissues ready Indie ;);)
Forum: Al Fresco
Oct 23rd 2010, 6:29 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

I still havent finished Sarah Waters book 'The Little Stranger' - cos its too spooky and with OH away for work, I had to put it down! I'm a sissy anyway and it just put the spooks up me ;)

About...
Forum: Al Fresco
Oct 21st 2010, 8:02 am
Replies: 308
Views: 22,236
Posted By Patty

Re: Whatya Reading??

Durobird - I've read alot of other Ken Follet books - some of them are really good (although Pillars of the Earth is my favourite)
The Third Twin, A Place called Freedom, Hornet Flight, Jackdaws. ...
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