Bookworms: What are you reading at the moment? - Page 37

Margaret Pilkington · 23-10-2011, 20:45

Another one that you might like Anne, is Marshmallows for Breakfast also by Dorothy Koomson

annesingleton · 24-10-2011, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Another one that you might like Anne, is Marshmallows for Breakfast also by Dorothy Koomson

Thanks Margaret, I'll get that one. I've just given my daughter the one I've finished, I'm looking forward to hearing what she thinks.

kathleen_firth · 02-11-2011, 00:02

might have a read of that one myself

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Mick · 03-11-2011, 06:26

Just finished this " civilian life on the home front in WW2"
very interesting read.
All books are free have a look at the link below and pm me if you want a book thanks
http://www.accringtonweb.com/gallery...ry.php?cat=731

Mick · 16-11-2011, 08:26

Just finished reading This book is about Doctors,Nurses and Dentists that have killed there patients or family members

very interesting book

free if you would like it.

This and other free books can be found on this link
http://www.accringtonweb.com/gallery...ry.php?cat=731

Michael1954 · 16-11-2011, 08:35

I am reading "The Heart of a Goof", a collection of humorous golf stories by the wonderful P G Wodehouse.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-11-2011, 08:56

C.J. Sansom 'Sovereign' A murder mystery story set in Tudor times. Centres around the theory that HenryVIII was not the true monarch. I'm into the last few pages and I have enjoyed it.
My next read is going to be Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.....I have read it before, but I am going to read it again.

Bernard Dawson · 16-11-2011, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

C.J. Sansom 'Sovereign' A murder mystery story set in Tudor times. Centres around the theory that HenryVIII was not the true monarch. I'm into the last few pages and I have enjoyed it.
My next read is going to be Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.....I have read it before, but I am going to read it again.

Are you still using the kindle Margaret? I'm thinking of getting one.

Wynonie Harris · 16-11-2011, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Are you still using the kindle Margaret? I'm thinking of getting one.

Go for it, Bernard. One of the best presents I've ever had. It's revolutionised my reading habits!

Michael1954 · 16-11-2011, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Go for it, Bernard. One of the best presents I've ever had. It's revolutionised my reading habits!

I second that.

Greeny · 16-11-2011, 10:30

have just read Matron Knows Best am now reading Yes Sister,No Sister. both autobiographies and good reading especially the first one. Gives jolly good insight to how the NHS was and how it is now.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-11-2011, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Are you still using the kindle Margaret? I'm thinking of getting one.

Yes Bernard, I am. I know I was a bit dubious about getting one(well, no......a lot dubious) but it has been worth every penny.
Especially for books like the CJ Sansom ones....they are in excess of 500 pages long in paperback.......a bit wieghty for reading in bed....but with the Kindle it is no problem.
If you are unsure it might be worthwhile looking on E-bay for a second hand one.......some people may upgrade to the newer model...which is slightly smaller and weighs a little less....and you could pick up a bargain. Mine was second hand, from EBay.

Greeny · 16-11-2011, 11:20

correction from my last post. These books are not autobiographies but are from memories of Matron who in the early 1960s left to school and enrolled at Blackburn Royal Infirmary and her experiences on the way.
The Sister being again student nurse rising to Sister in Yorkshire in the 50s.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-11-2011, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Greeny

have just read Matron Knows Best am now reading Yes Sister,No Sister. both autobiographies and good reading especially the first one. Gives jolly good insight to how the NHS was and how it is now.

I didn't rate Matron Knows Best. I was working at the same hospital as the writer, at roughly the same time too.......her memories were, how shall I put this? A little inaccurate.(I know memory can play funny tricks sometimes so I am not saying the inaccuracies were on purpose) I would probably have enjoyed it, had I not known the place, worked with the people and had some similar experiences.

Mick · 16-11-2011, 22:43

Bernard if your thinking of getting a e-book reader then get one i have a Sony reader and would not be without it they are very handy.
not sure about the kindle but my Sony touch screen will show pics and play mp3 music files too