What are we reading in May?

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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 03 May 2025, 19:03

I think I'll always love the feel of a book in my hands.

My kindle is on my tablet which is even better as it's everything I need on one device. :D

Conor recently bought me the whole book series of Outlander which I have to say looks very impressive.
Much more attractive than my tablet. :lol: :lol:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Kaz » 03 May 2025, 20:40

My kindle is my tablet too, as it's a kindle fire. I still like books, but find myself wanting to swipe, instead of turning the page :? :lol:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 09:09

I love books but much prefer the convenience of my Kindle. I wouldn’t be without it, especially when I want to take something to read out with me in my bag.

I’ve got around half an hour left to read of Demon Copperhead. I’m a bit nervous about finishing it as I want Demon to have a happy ending but due to the subject matter I’m worried that’s not going to happen. It’s not far off being a modern day David Copperfield but with drug addiction and all that goes with that.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 10:04

Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 04 May 2025, 10:40

JoM wrote:Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.



I've just this second bought this Jo thanks to your praise of it. :cute:
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby cromwell » 04 May 2025, 12:59

I've just re-read Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and it was just as depressing second time around.
I will now have a crack at Steinbeck's East of Eden.
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby JoM » 04 May 2025, 15:05

Ally wrote:
JoM wrote:Right, just finished Demon Copperhead. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

I’m now starting something which I think might be a bit of a lighter read, The Phoenix Ballroom by Ruth Hogan. I’ve read a few of her books before and really enjoyed them.



I've just this second bought this Jo thanks to your praise of it. :cute:


Have you read Shuggie Bain, it’s another that I loved (I seem to have a liking for stories in this vein).
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Re: What are we reading in May?

Postby Ally » 05 May 2025, 05:32

I'll keep an eye out for that one Jo, thanks.
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