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Post by limousinlady on Jul 19, 2023 7:19:33 GMT 1
Just finished Marie Antoinette by Lady Antonia Fraser, appropriately on Bastille Day. I wanted to read the Jean Plaidy versions of her life, but AF came up first in the Kindle 99p deals. A Little slow going in places, over 600 pages but an interesting read.
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Post by Nifty on Jul 30, 2023 8:15:57 GMT 1
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Post by Nifty on Oct 2, 2023 13:36:02 GMT 1
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Post by mangetout on Oct 2, 2023 17:56:07 GMT 1
The Bell by Iris Murdoch. Not that impressed but got to keep going as it's next up to be discussed at my book club.
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Post by gigi on Oct 2, 2023 18:04:14 GMT 1
The Bell by Iris Murdoch. Not that impressed but got to keep going as it's next up to be discussed at my book club. I remember that being rather a slog.
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Post by gigi on Oct 2, 2023 18:11:14 GMT 1
Just finished Marie Antoinette by Lady Antonia Fraser, appropriately on Bastille Day. I wanted to read the Jean Plaidy versions of her life, but AF came up first in the Kindle 99p deals. A Little slow going in places, over 600 pages but an interesting read. I remember enjoying Lady A F’s Mary Queen of Scots more, but it was also very long. I tend to shy away from ‘real books’ these days, as the print is usually a bit small. I read a lot more ebooks now, as the font can be enlarged - not as satisfying, but there’s not a struggle.
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Post by lurcher on Oct 2, 2023 22:48:54 GMT 1
Just started “The English Patient”. I have seen the film several times and so far only a small portion of the book is new to me. It is well written and has an original plot. The film was excellent so I have high hopes for the book.
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Post by Nutty on Oct 3, 2023 6:57:08 GMT 1
Just finished Marie Antoinette by Lady Antonia Fraser, appropriately on Bastille Day. I wanted to read the Jean Plaidy versions of her life, but AF came up first in the Kindle 99p deals. A Little slow going in places, over 600 pages but an interesting read. I remember enjoying Lady A F’s Mary Queen of Scots more, but it was also very long. I tend to shy away from ‘real books’ these days, as the print is usually a bit small. I read a lot more ebooks now, as the font can be enlarged - not as satisfying, but there’s not a struggle. .. plus if you finish a book at 11.30pm - you can be reading a brand new one 2 minutes later. Yes, a Kindle book isn't the same as a 'real' book - but it has so many advantages. Only need to pack the Kindle when going on holiday instead of 4-6 books. Also, I don't know how many books I have on my Kindle (several hundred - possibly a thousand) - but I simply wouldn't have the shelf space for them if they were proper books. Plus there are a few words that I can never remember what they mean - for example: egregious - one press of the finger tip and there's the dictionary definition. Magic!
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Post by Nifty on Oct 3, 2023 8:42:02 GMT 1
Never heard this before-
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Post by Nutty on Oct 3, 2023 10:01:03 GMT 1
Think Peter Mandelson..
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Post by lapourtaider on Oct 3, 2023 11:31:19 GMT 1
Yes, a Kindle book isn't the same as a 'real' book - but it has so many advantages. Only need to pack the Kindle when going on holiday instead of 4-6 books. Also, I don't know how many books I have on my Kindle (several hundred - possibly a thousand) - but I simply wouldn't have the shelf space for them if they were proper books. Plus there are a few words that I can never remember what they mean - for example: egregious - one press of the finger tip and there's the dictionary definition. Magic! Whilst I agree with every one of your positive points about a kindle, neither collectively or individually do they compensate for the pleasure of reading a real book. I was lent one earlier this year to read Ken Follets latest, and I never felt like I was reading a story, more like a long online news report. Just my personal feeling you understand.
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Post by Nutty on Oct 3, 2023 13:18:42 GMT 1
It's either a Kindle or a divorce! We have four bookcases - & each one is filled to overflowing. I agree with your views on real books - but needs must.
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Post by glazedallover on Oct 3, 2023 14:54:07 GMT 1
'The Singapore Grip' J.G.Farrell - the last of his Empire trilogy . A real book purchased from a real bookshop in Fremantle. A rare joy.
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Post by Nifty on Oct 6, 2023 18:38:40 GMT 1
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