What are we reading in May?

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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 03 May 2025, 19:03

I think I'll always love the feel of a book in my hands.

My kindle is on my tablet which is even better as it's everything I need on one device. :D

Conor recently bought me the whole book series of Outlander which I have to say looks very impressive.
Much more attractive than my tablet. :lol: :lol:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Kaz » 03 May 2025, 20:40

My kindle is my tablet too, as it's a kindle fire. I still like books, but find myself wanting to swipe, instead of turning the page :? :lol:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 09:09

I love books but much prefer the convenience of my Kindle. I wouldn’t be without it, especially when I want to take something to read out with me in my bag.

I’ve got around half an hour left to read of Demon Copperhead. I’m a bit nervous about finishing it as I want Demon to have a happy ending but due to the subject matter I’m worried that’s not going to happen. It’s not far off being a modern day David Copperfield but with drug addiction and all that goes with that.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 10:04

Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 04 May 2025, 10:40

JoM wrote:Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.



I've just this second bought this Jo thanks to your praise of it. :cute:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby cromwell » 04 May 2025, 12:59

I've just re-read Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and it was just as depressing second time around.
I will now have a crack at Steinbeck's East of Eden.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 15:05

Ally wrote:
JoM wrote:Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.



I've just this second bought this Jo thanks to your praise of it. :cute:


Have you read Shuggie Bain, it’s another that I loved (I seem to have a liking for stories in this vein).
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 05 May 2025, 05:32

I'll keep an eye out for that one Jo, thanks.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Osc » 19 May 2025, 09:59

I’m currently reading Precipice by Robert Harris, it’s about Asquith’s affair with Venetia Stanley and his revealing of confidential info to her at the start of WW1. Harris’s books are always so well researched.
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