i go on my hols in 4 weeks time and i need a new book to devour on the plane and beach.

something to totally captivate me and leave me hanging on for more like da vinci code or harry potter!! but not too difficult and confusing, not a crime or horror. any suggestions?

'Odd Thomas' by Dean Koontz. It will be in the horror section in book stores but it definately isn't scary. It's about a guy who can see dead people. It was a brilliant read. I loved it.

Where are you going, may I ask?

pj did u not read the brief? i said no horrors!!

hong kong and dubai, cannae wait!!!!

Kooks, I recently read The Kiterunner by Khaled Hosseini and have to say it was one of the best books I have read in ages.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini/dp/0747566534/sr=8-1/qid=1158217575/ref=pd_ka_1/202-0911829-6125418?ie=UTF8&s=gateway

It was chosen by someone in my bookgroup that I go to and have to say when I read the back of it, I didn't think much of it but it really is a very good book. It is thw writer's first book and I am considering reading his other book about the women of Afghanistan, I think you will really enjoy this one!

If you want something inspirinig read Life & Limb by Jamie Andrew about when he & his friend got trapped in the Alps, it is a true story and had both funny & very emotional moments. I loved this book!

Another one I loved was The Time Traveller's Wife but I do know a few people that didn't enjoy this.

And I also read The Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, it is quite a big book but you'll probably read it quickly as I just couldn't put it down. Again, I really enjoyed this one.

HTH

I like anything by Carol Smith, her books are real page turners and are thrillers (dont know if that would come under crime)

I find Marian Keyes light reading - bit rubbishy girlie stories but amusing, also any thing by Patrician Scanlan.

pj did u not read the brief? i said no horrors!!
I know but it's not scarey! Honestly, you'll like it.

ooh thanx all, i think i may try the labyrinth one. or i'll go and read the back of pjs one and see if it takes my fancy. bella, ive already read the time travellers wife, to begin with i thought its pretty tough going coz it took me a while to get the concept of what was happening. thought it was a bit paedophilic to begin with. but after that i quite enjoyed it and a few tears were had once id finished!!!!!

I cried too Kooks and yes I had to keep turning the pages back - did you ever finish Cloud Atlas?

You'll enjoy the Labyrinth just don't be put off with the fact that it is big book.

no i never bothered with cloud atlas, not really into short stories which was what i got the impression it was. might read the devil wears prada before i go for some light bedtime reading. but deffo gonna try labyrinth.

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What's up Blink - got a frog in your throat? Oh, haven't you just got your book published? Insensate I think you said it was called. I bet that's a good read. I wonder if Kookykat has thought of it?

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You may find it a little... rubbery...

Never mind, I'll just frame it and then flog it on ebay when you're famous :D