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What book are you currently reading?

Thought this would be a good place to share your taste in literature! What books have you read recently, what are you reading now and how would rate them? Would you recommend anything to a fellow Silverhairs friend?


Do you use a Kindle or similar or do you prefer a real book to hold?


I have just finished reading the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, which my youngest daughter is studying for ‘A’ Level. It is a devastating, masterful and painfully honest story … it tells the gripping account of a boyhood friendship destroyed by jealousy, fear, and ruthless evil.


The Kite Runner is an astonishing, powerful book that had me riveted from the first to the last page. It is a story of fierce cruelty and yet redeeming love, as well as of an intimate account of family and friendship.


I found it compelling and disturbing and opened my eyes to how evil reigns in the Middle East. Next on my list is A Thousand Splendid Suns written by the same author.


How about you?


Created By on 04/10/2012

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grandma
2nd Feb 2013 16:20:25
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I just finished reading "on Helwig Street" by Richard Russo. Very disappointed.. Particularly since I paid more than I have ever paid for a download on my Kindle.
I had the sample and it appeared to give me something of interest since it tells of a place called Gloversville in upstate NY, an area I am well familiar with. Instead Mr.Russo writes about his mother ( who I am not familiar with but became so by the end of the book). No doubt it all had great depth and it all depends why we want to read a certain book.
Soooo my next download is an el cheapo and it looks quite entertaining.
I love reading about places I know and about people who do interesting things in their lives. I love local history and life styles.
At my time of life things have to be on the light side
Polly
21st Jan 2013 22:04:04
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Hi, at the moment I'm reading "The People's Queen" by Vanora Bennett it's okay a bit heavy going but enjoyable. I'm not keen on what I term as heaving bosoms and bodice ripping 😥 I like historical stories, my daughter bought me Crickly Hall (its been on t.v)
JamesD
10th Dec 2012 11:41:07
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I'm currently reading EAGLE TRAP by Geoffrey Archer without doubt the greatest story teller in the world, I've read most of his novels and often read them twice over, I also like Jack Higgins and James Patterson.
Sally Ann
27th Nov 2012 11:12:45
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If you like crime novels I would recommend all of Stephen Booth's books, but you need to start with the very first one 'Black Dog' as they build the characters of DC Cooper and DS Fry throughout. We've had interesting partnerships such as Daziel & Pascoe, Morse & Lewis etc., so if you liked them you will like these two; though they are diametrically opposed. Stephen Booth constructs his stories well, all based in the lovely Peak District, and though dark subjects he can be hilariously funny aswell.
dragonfly63
18th Nov 2012 10:58:51
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The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. Only just getting into it but it is haolding my attention really well and I look forward to going to bed at night to read another chapter.
squizthewizz
10th Nov 2012 17:03:29
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I thought they were brilliant too, even though technically kids books, I think they can be appreciated by any age group!
cyberhen said

I just read all the Harry Potter books, they weren't around when I was a child. Really enjoyed them 🙂

bubblemum
6th Nov 2012 10:30:15
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I'm reading another Sophie Kinsella book, Shopaholic and sister. Love the easy reading of her books and the laugh out loud moments in them.
I've got loads of books to get through, so roll on the winter and some wet and dark days.
Robcar
1st Nov 2012 13:35:01
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I do like Conn Iggulden and currently reading book 3 of the Emperor quadrilogy, having also read his Genghis Khan trilogy. Also like Jo Nesbro, Lee Child, Robert Harris, James Patterson etc 😎
dude1806
26th Oct 2012 10:51:27
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Currently reading "The Casual vacancy" by J.K. Rowling on my Kindle, but I still like reading proper books & have 1356 by Bernard Cornwell lined up for my next read. Use my Kindle as I travel a lot & it takes up infinite less room than real books, but you can't beat a good page-turner when you can actually turn the pages!!
magsb
16th Oct 2012 19:43:36
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I am a complete reading fanatic and never go anywhere without a book.

I have just finished reading The Man Who Disappeared by Clare Morrall which I thought was really good. I am now reading Where Three Roads Meet by Salley Vickers and Carte Blanche by Jeffrey Deaver, which is one of the new James Bond books.

I have a Kindle but, to be honest, I tend to use it mainly when we're away. I wouldn't be without it, but I still love real books.
Silversurfers Editor Original Poster
11th Oct 2012 15:51:40
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Hello Opelaccent

Did you read the review we published earlier this year of the 50 Shades Trilogy?
http://www.silversurfers.com/fifty-shades-of-grey-hype-or-tripe/

Maybe you would like to comment under the feature!? Be interested on the views from a male perspective! 🙂 😳
opelaccent
11th Oct 2012 13:29:39
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Having bought a kindle I find myself reading a lot more than I have done in years. Yes I have read the 50 shades of grey/darker/and freed. and would recomend every man to read these books. It might just show you what you have or have not missed. The only thing I hated was the Americanisms.:-)
wendy
8th Oct 2012 16:35:53
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Hi i have just finished reading vampire dawn (vampire for hire #5) by j r rain was the shortest of all the books in the series so far. I am about to start reading the casual vacancy by j k rowling (in book form because it was cheaper lol) I have a kindle and think its great.
ghostcat
8th Oct 2012 11:50:46
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i'm part way through "the isis covenant " james douglas and so far so good . like many people a have quite a wide taste in reading material and sometimes i find it difficult to choose my next book . so i tend to go back to the names i trust . but the staff in my local waterstones are very good and they i only too willing to help with a new author selection . thanks to them i have found jo nesbro and tess gerritsson 🙂
cornishmaid59
8th Oct 2012 11:21:34
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I have not long Bought myself a Kindle, I have just read Night Stalker by Chris Carter
cyberhen
4th Oct 2012 20:13:08
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I just read all the Harry Potter books, they weren't around when I was a child. Really enjoyed them 🙂
gordonsweesister
4th Oct 2012 18:21:39
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Reading my way through two boxes of books acquired at the Lion Bookshop in Alnwick which were donated by Val McDermid - 42 of them all told - espionage, whodunnits etc. Am also reading Lorna Doone as I collect the books in the Readers Digest series Worlds Greatest Readings. I have a one bedroom flat with 2000+ books in it. Love secondhand bookshops, book bargains, new books, old books, the smell of books and anything whatsoever to do with books. I also have a Kindle with 140 books on it and I wouldn't be without because there are always times where a hard copy is not appropriate or available but a Kindle goes everywhere. No one was more against them than me but you're never too old to change your mind. I was against them till I tried one for a couple of days. 🙂
christineha
4th Oct 2012 13:57:53
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I've just finished The Affair by Lee Childs,fab read,,love all his books.Also anything by James Patterson.
Still like to read BOOKS love the exitement of turning the pages,not interested in Kindle etc.. But that's just my opinion x :-*
Elaine Simpson
4th Oct 2012 13:06:18
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I'm busy with "The Kindness of Strangers" which is the autobiography of Kate Adie war correspondent for the BBC.
I do not own a Kindle and am not keen on getting one, I love the feel of books and the sight of a crammed bookshelf bursting
with all types of books. I also love browsing the local market and charity shops and often find a hidden gem, like the one I am reading for under £2.00
nellw
4th Oct 2012 11:16:11
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I've just finished "Master and God" by Lindsey Davis. It's not one of the Falco series but a standalone, set in the time of the unbalanced and dangerous Emperor Domitian. It follows the lives and relationship of Vinius, heavily scarred and world weary praetorian guard and Lucilla, hairdresser to the Emperor's family. It's well written (like all of Davis's books) and I enjoyed it very much.
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