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Don't forget we have a book club on this board. See below. Ann Glos

Each month we each put forward the titles of two ordinary books - fiction or non fiction - that we want to read plus one classic title. We then vote for two ordinary and one classic. We read as many of the chosen books as we can manage, then at the end of the month, on a given date, we review the books that we have read. (i.e. we say if we enjoyed them, if there was anything special about thm etc, nothing highbrow or complicated). Our book club is called GReaders and if you put this into the search box it will bring up all the previous threads so that you can see what we do. Our next review and book suggestion threads are due on Wednesday 3 January. 07 We could do with new people joining us as our numbers have got a bit depleted lately so please join us. Ann Glos

If you're reading this, please consider joining GReaders! I ummmed and arrred about joining as I thought it might be a bit highbrow for me....not being the sharpest tack in the box! lol. But it's not like that at all. Everyone is really friendly and we've read some fantastic books over the last few months. What I've enjoyed about being part of GReaders is that it has introduced me to a whole range of books that I wouldn't have otherwise read. Also I've been chatting with a few different members whom I might not have had any contact with had I not joined in. Jeanette x

thanks for that Jeanette, yes I agree, I too have read books I wouldn't have considered reading, even after the month for reading them, once I have read the review. In fact yesterday I got Small Island which I didn't read when it was the monthly book but the reviews make me want to read it. Ann Glos

Jeanette you made me laugh - how can it be highbrow ... I'M in it pmsl !!! Can I also just say that without GReaders, I wouldn't have read some absolutely fantastic books :-)) Maz. XX

Below is a selection of some of the books that we have read. The Crimson Petal and The White -- Michael Faber Cloud Atlas -- David Mitchell Small Island – Andrea Levy Fingersmith by Sarah Waters The Other Boleyn Girl - Philipa Gregory The Highest Tide Jim Lynch The Island Victoria Hislop The Pact Jodi Piccoult Memoirs of a Geisha Arthur Goolden A Pocket full of silver Anne Baker A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson Empress Orchid Anchee Min Vanishing Acts Jodi Piccoult Labrynth Kate Moss Moonshine Wilkie Collins 44 Scotland Street Alexander McCall Smith CLASSICS Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier Brave new World Aldous Huxley Cider With Rosie Laurie Lee My Cousin Rachel Daphne Du Maurier Rebecca Daphne Du Maurier Ann Glos

I love reading but don't get much time with two jobs and housework at the weekend. Plus my love of hill and mountain walking takes me away from the books on a Sunday. But I read on the bus to work and 10mins before bed. The one I could recommend for you lovely ladies is - P.S. I Love You, excellent couldn't put it down. Currently reading Jeffrey Archer's Prodigal Daughter hard to get into though. Tx

You could join us and read just one of the selection on the bus, it doesn't matter if the review is done on time or later. Yes I have read PS I Love you, a real tear jerker that one. Ann Glos

Hi Tonya My daughter is a big fan of Cecilia Ahern. She's waiting for one coming in at the library as we speak.......If you could see me now. We got a few books between us for Christmas and then bought some more when we went into town yesterday. I already have my nominations ready for January! ;-))))))

I would like to join in if I am able to get the book as unable just to pop into the library. Do have lots of unread books so fingers crossed one might come up. xx Jill

Hi Jill If you nominate one of your unread books it may well get chosen and then the rest of us will have to get it from the library! lol. And there's always Amazon.....not sure what the cost of postage would be though It will be nice to have you on board Jeanette x

Thanks for the welcome Jeanette,will keep an eye out for the thread. xx Jill

Hi ann and all the other greaders i got the new celica ahern book for xmas - A Place Called Here - struggling with it right now - a bit different from her previous ones Jeanette - i have the one your daughter is waiting for at the library - i could always post a copy your way - you not that far from me lol

Ann as you know I love reading..apart from reading the threads on here I have read 2 books in the past week...Chubby Browns and Peter Kay's..so funny both of em....

Jill, Welcome and as Jeanette says do as we do and suggest books yopu have waiting to be read and they may get chosen. (It doesn't always work) We also have another potential member in Jeanie so welcome to you and please do join us jeanie. Ann Glos

Hi Lorraine I've just mentioned it to Rosie and apparently the book is already in and waiting for her. But thanks ever so much for your kind offer Jeanette x

Ann I love reading but don't always get what you have!!!! I poss read 3 books a week current ...De Vinci Code (watch fim 1st) .... sorry can't do what you suggest not available but can have imput if you okay with that?

Jacqui, we always like input so you will be very welcome. There is a thread Greaders review of books read in last 2 months. you could add your reviews to that thread for us. I would be interested in your review of the Da Vinci Code as I have just read it (but not written a review on it). Ann glos

Ann I adore reading its just the time factor and this board distracts me lol!!! Caz xxx

I think you probably don't have time if you are working Caz, but you could give it a go one month and just read one of the books. Ann Glos