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[ElliH123]

I just finished Barney's Version by Mordecari Richler, a great read, touched my heart.

[Guest]

Hallo from friendlyheidi . Do you like other types of factual books besides archeology ?
There is a book by a neurologist ( like Oliver Sachs but funnier ) called "Phantoms in the Brain " by Ramachandran , it only cost about £5 on Amazon .
It is based on unusual patient case studies , such as phantom limb pain , unilateral neglect syndrome & coincidentally explains foot fetishes .
Almost everyone I've lent a copy to has either failed to return the copy (boo! hiss!) or brought their own . Even my library at work got themselves a copy .

I would love to get some tips from others on good books and authors to try. I do not like any violent crime or chick-lit.I do enjoy Fred Vargas as her books are who-done-its ,but her characters and plots are so quirky that she can also amuse and with her academic back ground historian and archeaologist there are also lots of interesting facts.

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tnx, very interesting

[qweenssbbw]

I highly recommend Stephen king, he is great, and dean Koontz runs a close 2nd

[Nettie]

Anyone interested, I have been reading the Ken Follett books. they will entertain you and give you insight on world affairs.John Steinbeck, still relevant to this day. His stories will grab you.They also have a good festival in the fall to celebrate his life.Check out the web to see the information.

[Foreveroptimist]

I am a new member and an avid reader. I have read some of your input (Newspeak) and I intend to partake in future debates once I find something to say.

[gemma02]

I read THe Midwife of Venice last year. Its a great story

[Cliath]

I do like to consider myself an avid reader. I've chronic IBS, so I spend at least 4 hours daily with a good read I'm really struggling with my latest book, a Christmas pressie - so not my choice. Its titled "The kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - his first novel. I think I need to find the "post-it's" to write out the names of the characters and their relationships - its based in Afghanistan. Will let ye know what the final verdict is

[Britta123]

I dont know what I would do without a book. I usually have about 8 lined up to read!!!!!! I like all books. Elizabeth Buchan is one of my favourites. I like Douglas Kennedy, Sue Miller, I could go on forever. Just let me loose in a library and I will find a book to interest me.

[Barbantio]

Hi,
Would just like to recomend Mitch Albom: Tuesdays with Morrie, The five people you meet in Heaven and For one more day (the film of same was on RTE1 last Sunday). Enjoy.
Barbantio.