The Border Book Club

[zeldabjr]

I haven't read Fifty Shades of Grey and I don't really have much desire to read it. I might succumb eventually just so that I know what everyone's talking about but it doesn't really appeal to me... I have no problem with hotness but I'm not keen on amateurish or repetitive writing. I keep hearing that it's quite badly written. Guess I can't judge for myself till I've read it!

I've been reading a lot of children's literature in preparation for my teaching course, which I'm really enjoying! I've revisited old favourites like Lewis Carroll and Roald Dahl, as well as newer popular kids' books like Horrid Henry. Michael Morpurgo is a wonderful author; I'm really enjoying his children's stories. I read one called 'The Last Wolf', which is a historical story about a boy and his wolf emigrating from Scotland to America. It's really enchanting and earthy.

Back to the adult stuff, I have just finished Karin Fossum's 'The Water's Edge', which was a well-written crime novel set in Norway. It wasn't a formulaic thriller - it was bleak and subtle and dealt a lot with characters and emotions and prejudices. It's a bit harrowing because the subject matter is largely about paedophilia (not something that's particularly obvious when you first pick it up) but, as I said, it's beautifully written and deals with different issues in an interesting way. It has more feeling and depth than most crime or police procedural novels.

I have quite a few books on loan from the library at the moment, so I'm just deciding what to read next!

Maybe I'll try 'The Water's Edge'...I love crime novels...sounds interesting...and after reading the Grey trilogy...don't want to read another series.

[Troubadour]

It's worth a read! I just finished another Karin Fossum novel 'The Caller', which was very good. She thinks a lot about the mindset of the criminal and the impact that one action can have on an individual, a family and a community. Despite their literary quality, they are actually quite quick reads, which I like! Perfect for night shifts. I'm interested in which other crime authors and novels you like... I love Harlan Coben and Karen Rose for fast, entertaining, tightly plotted thrillers. I also like Ian Rankin, James Ellroy and RJ Ellory. Always open to more suggestions!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

It's worth a read! I just finished another Karin Fossum novel 'The Caller', which was very good. She thinks a lot about the mindset of the criminal and the impact that one action can have on an individual, a family and a community. Despite their literary quality, they are actually quite quick reads, which I like! Perfect for night shifts. I'm interested in which other crime authors and novels you like... I love Harlan Coben and Karen Rose for fast, entertaining, tightly plotted thrillers. I also like Ian Rankin, James Ellroy and RJ Ellory. Always open to more suggestions!

Try Lisa Scottoline.

She is awsome. Some off the top of my head:
Come Home
Save Me
DevilsCorner
These are stand alones.
She also has a series with a bunch of woman lawyers.

Check Her out..I have read them all by her

[zeldabjr]

went to the library to get The Water's Edge...they didn't have it...had to get it from another library...so I won't have it til probably Tues...frustrating when you're in a reading mood!

[WalshFan88]

For those that like rockstar autobiographies/memoirs, Ann Wilson of Heart and Pete Townsend of the Who are writing books I just found out.

[EagleLady]

Great to hear. I will be interested to read Pete's book. In October, Peter Criss's book comes out so can't wait to get that

[TimothyBFan]

For those that like rockstar autobiographies/memoirs, Ann Wilson of Heart and Pete Townsend of the Who are writing books I just found out.

This is very happy news to me about Ann. I had heard about Pete's, but I probably won't read it. Any dates on the Ann one?

[TimothyBFan]

Just went in to Amazon and sure enough, it's there ready for preorder. Mine's on preorder now!!! Yay!!!!! Sounds great! Thanks Austin, for the heads up!

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Dreaming-Story-Heart-Soul/dp/0062101676/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343388421&sr=1-1&keywords=ann+wilson[/ame]

[TimothyBFan]

And of course, while searching for something to add to the Ann Wilson book for free shipping I found a pre-order for Rod Stewart's new autobiography coming out in October!!!

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Rod-Autobiography-Stewart/dp/0307987302/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343389107&sr=1-5&keywords=autobiography+music[/ame]

And this is how it begins..... $$$$$$$$$$$$

[TimothyBFan]

And Neil Young available in October.......

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Waging-Heavy-Peace-Neil-Young/dp/0399159460/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343389107&sr=1-6&keywords=autobiography+music[/ame]