Anyone got any suggestions?

I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith

My absolute favourite book (but give the movie a miss :ranting: )

I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith



is it a big book and has it got pictures? :p

I will seek it out in our new library!

It's a shortish book - and yes, some versions have pictures at the start of the chapters!!!

The most beautiful short book I ever read is I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven.

Shall we wait until say Monday 20th June and then do a poll to see which book is most popular? With the poll closing on Friday 24th June?

yes doll that sounds fab!! im quite fancying reading piers morgan's autobiography for some pure trash.

also sleepers is an ACE book, the film is not bad but the book is much more graphic and descriptive and you really feel the anger the 4 young boys feel. i cant remember who is is by, michael lorenzo or something like that?

yes doll that sounds fab!! im quite fancying reading piers morgan's autobiography for some pure trash.

also sleepers is an ACE book, the film is not bad but the book is much more graphic and descriptive and you really feel the anger the 4 young boys feel. i cant remember who is is by, michael lorenzo or something like that?

I wouldnt buy Piers Morgans book on sheer principal - the low life sleeeeeeeeeeeze bag!!!

As for Sleepers - brilliant book - I read it in a day and cried most of the way through it - I also have the movie! and I think you are right about the author Kooks!

haha he may be a lowlife sleaze bag but i bet he has some dirt to dish!! same with dominic mohan.

Count me in please. :bye:

I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith

My absolute favourite book (but give the movie a miss :ranting: )

Ooo she wrote 101 Dalmations and the sequeal Twighlight Barking!

Are these books available from the library?

I'm bowing out of the book club for the time being.


Pressures of life I'm afraid ... no time to read any books at the moment.

I'm bowing out of the book club for the time being.


Pressures of life I'm afraid ... no time to read any books at the moment.


BUT YOU CAN'T!! You can just preside when we have read and guide the conversation.

Just tell us what to read and it will be rud.

yes...we can provide summaries of the books you don't have time to read!

yes...we can provide summaries of the books you don't have time to read!

Have you suggested any good books then MyMan?

yes doll that sounds fab!! im quite fancying reading piers morgan's autobiography for some pure trash.

also sleepers is an ACE book, the film is not bad but the book is much more graphic and descriptive and you really feel the anger the 4 young boys feel. i cant remember who is is by, michael lorenzo or something like that?

I agree Kooks, loved the film and loved the book, wasn't it based on a true story? I cried too at both, it just shows how a simple misadventure can change your life forever............

I loved this film too - very moving indeed, and i would love to read the book.

I bought a second hand version of Captain Correllis Mandolin yesterday!

So that is my suggestion. Do we have a poll yet, I haven't seen one so am assuming the answer is no!

Shall I do one?

ooh go on then. im still gunning for sleepers, i would like to re read it. and highly recommend to those who havent.

I bought a second hand version of Captain Correllis Mandolin yesterday!

So that is my suggestion. Do we have a poll yet, I haven't seen one so am assuming the answer is no!

Shall I do one?

oooh oooh Mr Peevley! I've read that one... I thought it was marvellous ...daren't see the film cos everyone says it's not a patch on the book. (even if it does star Mr Bonsai's lookey likey!)

I like the idea of reading Sleepers.

I like the idea of reading Sleepers.

Me too :cool:

I like the idea of reading Sleepers.
I've read this and it game me nightmares for weeks..I still have horrid flash backs about varius scenes.

Very disturbing.


I have read Captain Correlli's but it was over 3 years ago so would quite happily read it again...see if I understand any of the first bit about the war manouvers this time.

I'd be happy with Sleepers too...haven't read that one yet...

Well silly indecisive me went for Sleepers - sounds like a few recommendations rate it quite highly. But I am very easy on this.

Hi..I was just wondering:How does the book club work?
Do you have to sign up to it or anything, or can anyone just read the book and join in the conversation?
Thanks...A.D.

Hi..I was just wondering:How does the book club work?
Do you have to sign up to it or anything, or can anyone just read the book and join in the conversation?
Thanks...A.D.

Anyone can read it and join in, and it would be great to hear your contributions.

That's great.Thanks...I have read all the books except the OWL book.
But I would quite happily read any of the others again.
I especially love Captain Corelli's mandolin.
Count me in.
:)

Well, it's Friday...have we reached a decision yet..?

Hey Tialy, nice to see you around:bye: Well I've only just seen the poll, and I just voted for sleepers with makes it winning with one more vote than the owl book.

Who is going to be assertive and decide which one we go for:w00t:

Not me! How about the next person who posts to this thread...
first to reply...or something?
I don't mind at all what we read. :book:

Not me! How about the next person who posts to this thread...
first to reply...or something?

That'd be me then...!!?

So then...what's the verdict?
:-)

I have read Captain Corelli's Mandolin so I voted for Sleepers as and as i 've seen the movie and would like to read the book!

In the spirit of democracy...it looks like Sleepers.

I have already read this, don't want to read it again as found it disturbing...but will join in the discussion when everyone as finished.

Is that alright?

Sounds good to me Cat.

I'm off to visit the library Monday, see if they have it in. :thumbsup:

cool sounds fab, i just voted sleepers too, will nip to wh smith later since i got paid and can afford things for at least one week.

Grand so...
I'll try and get my paws on 'Sleepers' today or tomorrow...
is that the 'book' with Brad Pitt in it?
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I'd forgotten how grizzly sleepers is....yikes...
it's very moving...........

I've nearly finished this now, really good read.
And like you say Aondeag, very grizzly.
I do remember seeing the film but can't remember how it finishes.
I can't put it down. :thumbsup:

I am nearly finished sleepers.
it's leaving me reeling....powerful stuff.
:-/

Come on then...Discuss.

Wasn't there some debate about whether or not Sleepers is based on a real account? This is not a relaxing read for me, fact or fiction though.

Wasn't there some debate about whether or not Sleepers is based on a real account? This is not a relaxing read for me, fact or fiction though.

Yes there was Tonee, even though it was spun as a true story, apparently it wasnt - allegidly..I dont' really know.

I just found it an unpleasant disturbing read, some visions stayed with me for months..some are still there...especially the scene involving the mothers gift parcel and rosary beads. Like you true or not...not my idea of a relaxing read.

I cant get this book at our local library :sad:

I cant get this book at our local library :sad:

They had to get a copy from another library for me too.
Maybe I've got the only copy in the east of england:w00t:
I shall take it back tomorrow and they can send it on to you, Bonnnie:laugh:

I had trouble getting it too.I had to get the nice lady in the book shop to order it in special......