is it any good?
Do you recommend it? How many stars?
mrs.t.
mrs.t.
A bit non-PC for some I suspect, especially the cover.
Wonderful characters and escapades, though!
Wonderful characters and escapades, though!
i could not sleep well last nite ,and went out in the summer house agin were i feel more relaxed i curled up with a blankey ,and i picked up a miss marple book ,now im not one for concentration to well and me readin is hopeles and speelin ,but i could not put that book down ,has anyone else followed miss marple books ,they are intrestin ,and i found it a book that had to keep goin at
Good for you, Ali,
I'm interested in the title of the book you were reading last night? I went through an "Agatha Christie" period a few years ago. I always preferred Miss Marple to Hercule Poirot !
A while ago , I was on a walking holiday , in Devon, and I stayed in the big house on the edge of Dartmoor were Agatha stayed while she was writing her first book - The Mysterious Affair at Styles -- she made only £25 for it !
Ali, you may enjoy reading the biography of Agatha christie -- it also reads almost like a thriller/mystery book . She had such an interesting life.
Happy reading everyone.
I'm interested in the title of the book you were reading last night? I went through an "Agatha Christie" period a few years ago. I always preferred Miss Marple to Hercule Poirot !
A while ago , I was on a walking holiday , in Devon, and I stayed in the big house on the edge of Dartmoor were Agatha stayed while she was writing her first book - The Mysterious Affair at Styles -- she made only £25 for it !
Ali, you may enjoy reading the biography of Agatha christie -- it also reads almost like a thriller/mystery book . She had such an interesting life.
Happy reading everyone.
thanks lorna ,i do like thrillers ,i did not no books was so good ,i used to read few pages and give up ,but like i said last nite i got hooked,so looks like it thrillers for me x
I'm thrilled your thrilled with thrillers Ali. 
What's the title of your Miss Marple book, by the way ?
What's the title of your Miss Marple book, by the way ?
murder on orient express ,lorna ,have u read this one at all,i not got many books dave used to read erm and i found this one last nite in book rack in summer house so i took a look and hooked me
Yes Ali.
Have read this one. Good , with complicated plot. Also made into very good film.
Enjoy !
Have read this one. Good , with complicated plot. Also made into very good film.
Enjoy !
i not seen the film ,ilook into that lorna ,thanks xx
Hi fellow readers, and those who've lost the habit.
At last I've finished a book !
I wonder what you'll make of this one.
Title : The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson.
This is Black Beauty , but baby elephants instead of horses. It's an unusual novel which is why I picked it. Setting, Port of Bristol. Year, 1773.
The Dover fresh from the West Indies is discharging her cargo of spices and possibly, a mermaid , according to one of the sailors.
But, no mermaid. Instead mixed up in the exotic animals waiting to be unloaded - two Baby Elephants.
Tom Page takes delivery of them , and the story begins. Their first home , with Tom's employer is happy, contented idyllic. There are delightful descriptions of the elephants bathing , and some tricks they learn to get their own ways. But of course nothing stays the same for long, in life as in literature, and the reader goes on the journey with Tom and his charges.
As well as an absorbing story, we learn a lot about Elephants , but not in any dull way , as you'll see if you decide to try this book.
Pathos, fun, laughter and tears and a celebration of the English countryside is on offer. Tom teaches the elephants sign language and later develops an even more special way of communicating with one of them.
I finish with the question , at the end of the story , who cares and keeps who, Man or Elephant?
Happy Reading.
At last I've finished a book !
I wonder what you'll make of this one.
Title : The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson.
This is Black Beauty , but baby elephants instead of horses. It's an unusual novel which is why I picked it. Setting, Port of Bristol. Year, 1773.
The Dover fresh from the West Indies is discharging her cargo of spices and possibly, a mermaid , according to one of the sailors.
But, no mermaid. Instead mixed up in the exotic animals waiting to be unloaded - two Baby Elephants.
Tom Page takes delivery of them , and the story begins. Their first home , with Tom's employer is happy, contented idyllic. There are delightful descriptions of the elephants bathing , and some tricks they learn to get their own ways. But of course nothing stays the same for long, in life as in literature, and the reader goes on the journey with Tom and his charges.
As well as an absorbing story, we learn a lot about Elephants , but not in any dull way , as you'll see if you decide to try this book.
Pathos, fun, laughter and tears and a celebration of the English countryside is on offer. Tom teaches the elephants sign language and later develops an even more special way of communicating with one of them.
I finish with the question , at the end of the story , who cares and keeps who, Man or Elephant?
Happy Reading.
Lorna hi, when and where will we be able to buy your book? I for one would love to read it,
All the very best with it and well done you.
Best wishes
Radz x
All the very best with it and well done you.
Best wishes
Radz x
Lorna your wonderful critique has sold The elephant Keeper to me. Hope I can get it from that well known online outlet. No energy for town.
I too have just finished a book. the distant Hours by Kate Morton, another bestseller.
A complicated tale set between World War Two and the early nineties. For lovers of intrigue, quirky characters, old buildings, dark dire family secrets including murders, betrayal and tales of old it is probably a must.
For me it was disjointed and hard going. Oddly though, I enjoyed it and think the lovely young author is pretty amazing. It wasn't a book I simply couldn't put down but a book that I could pick up when I had time to relax and not one that had me angry frustrated or burning with a sense of injustice. The great bonus however. I didn't quite guess the ending.
I too have just finished a book. the distant Hours by Kate Morton, another bestseller.
A complicated tale set between World War Two and the early nineties. For lovers of intrigue, quirky characters, old buildings, dark dire family secrets including murders, betrayal and tales of old it is probably a must.
For me it was disjointed and hard going. Oddly though, I enjoyed it and think the lovely young author is pretty amazing. It wasn't a book I simply couldn't put down but a book that I could pick up when I had time to relax and not one that had me angry frustrated or burning with a sense of injustice. The great bonus however. I didn't quite guess the ending.
Hi J/c,
You and me and Abd, we keep this thread alive. Thanks for your contributions!
I've never read Kate Morton, but know Titan is a fan. I think he had the book you mention for Christmas.
I like hearing what people have on their bedside tables. Pending, is the right expression , I think.
I've just started Dawn French's new book , called 'A Tiny Bit Marvellous'
Blurb in the back says the theme is middle aged woman in crisis, crazy things happening to and around her. Dawn French's observations of the consequences of Mo's unusually wild and selfish actions are witty, wise and poignant.
Anybody read it? The other book I'm enjoying is 'Dead Man's Folly'. Am revisiting Agatha Christie this summer and this is one I don't remember reading.
A mock up murder, at a village fete. Setting , the River Helm in deepest Devon, pure escapism.
So folks, share the secrets of your bedside table and let us know what your summer reading is.
Happy Reading.
You and me and Abd, we keep this thread alive. Thanks for your contributions!
I've never read Kate Morton, but know Titan is a fan. I think he had the book you mention for Christmas.
I like hearing what people have on their bedside tables. Pending, is the right expression , I think.
I've just started Dawn French's new book , called 'A Tiny Bit Marvellous'
Blurb in the back says the theme is middle aged woman in crisis, crazy things happening to and around her. Dawn French's observations of the consequences of Mo's unusually wild and selfish actions are witty, wise and poignant.
Anybody read it? The other book I'm enjoying is 'Dead Man's Folly'. Am revisiting Agatha Christie this summer and this is one I don't remember reading.
A mock up murder, at a village fete. Setting , the River Helm in deepest Devon, pure escapism.
So folks, share the secrets of your bedside table and let us know what your summer reading is.
Happy Reading.
The Little Prince - Antoinne de Saint-Exupery
A book I was introduced to as a child at school in France.
The narrator tells that when a child he drew a picture of an elephant inside a snake. He is discourged from drawing by adults who mistake his picture for one of a hat and sternly tell him that he should concentrate on more important things.
So he becomes a pilot, crashes in the desert & whilst searching for water meets "the little prince" who asks him to draw a "sheep" They understand each other
The Little Prince had been happily living on his small planet, until disillioned by a vain rose that he had treasured decides to explore other planets. He encounters the narrow-minded world of grownups, and eventually learns the secret of what is really important from a fox
"The essential things in life are seen not with the eyes but with the heart"
"Love makes a person responsible for those one loves"
" don't worry, I'm all right, I can't help it,it's my body"
This little book is less than 100 pages & I am not doing it justice
A book I was introduced to as a child at school in France.
The narrator tells that when a child he drew a picture of an elephant inside a snake. He is discourged from drawing by adults who mistake his picture for one of a hat and sternly tell him that he should concentrate on more important things.
So he becomes a pilot, crashes in the desert & whilst searching for water meets "the little prince" who asks him to draw a "sheep" They understand each other
The Little Prince had been happily living on his small planet, until disillioned by a vain rose that he had treasured decides to explore other planets. He encounters the narrow-minded world of grownups, and eventually learns the secret of what is really important from a fox
"The essential things in life are seen not with the eyes but with the heart"
"Love makes a person responsible for those one loves"
" don't worry, I'm all right, I can't help it,it's my body"
This little book is less than 100 pages & I am not doing it justice
Thanks Abd, for telling us about this book, which I must confess , have never heard of!
I went to that river in Africa , to find out more.
A story about childhood , mortality, friendship,love , hope and the magic in our lives that we are at risk of losing as we grow older.
Just a wonderful book, suitable for anyone. It seems timeless and if you read it you'll never see foxes and roses in the same light again.
You'll also question why we all lead such complicated lives.
Thank you, Abd. I want to read it. Would like just a little bit of the magic it promises.
Happy reading.
I went to that river in Africa , to find out more.
A story about childhood , mortality, friendship,love , hope and the magic in our lives that we are at risk of losing as we grow older.
Just a wonderful book, suitable for anyone. It seems timeless and if you read it you'll never see foxes and roses in the same light again.
You'll also question why we all lead such complicated lives.
Thank you, Abd. I want to read it. Would like just a little bit of the magic it promises.
Happy reading.
Dear Lorna, you can read The Little Prince on line for free. Just google the title & go to the site that has "swan" in the address
A book that simply changes lives.
mrs.t.
mrs.t.
I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve
Montesquieu. 1899.
Montesquieu. 1899.
That fella has a lot to learn