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Reading Right Now!
What books are on the go at the mo...
Apparently its the tale of a british reporter who's made it big in New York with what turns out to be a fake expose of the Mafia. I expect drama and hilarity to ensue!
I'll let you know what I think of it when I'm done - in the meantime if you've read this - or any other Toby Moore's I'd love to know what you think on Book chat.
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Sleeping with the Fishes
Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)
The Book Reviews
This week I 'ave mostly been reading....
Lucky Man is the memoir of the Back to the Future star Michael J Fox. His devastating diagnosis with Parkinsons Disease during his late twenties is the frame of reference throughout the book, which covers his life from childhood through to teen heartthrob and beyond. He pulls no punches while talking about his difficulties in coming to terms with his disease, or in his struggles with addiction and the effect that both have had on a family, evidently dear to him.
Its clear from the start that Michael J Fox is a man with no low opinion of himself. Even the bouts of self loathing we are privy to during the days of addiction have an element of narcissism about them. However, this in no real way detracts from what is an interesting account of an interesting life and genuine challenges overcome. I'd recommend this to those like myself for whom Michael J Fox was a first big crush!
3/5
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(ELS - September 2006)
Reviewed Book: Lucky Man - Michael J Fox
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Lucky Man: A Memoir
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 09/06/2008)
Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 09/06/2008)
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Recent Reads
Most recent reads...
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Tipping the Velvet: A Novel
7/10 - A surprising read. This is a beautifully written historical drama and a love story with a difference.
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 09/06/2008)
All Fun and Games Until Somebody Loses an Eye
8/10 - I love Christopher Brookmyre's books. Always full of humour, well rounded likeable characters and twists you don't see coming.
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The Hippopotamus
6/10 I like Stephen Fry, he's a true 'wit'. This isn't my favorite of his books but if you like him and his humour its well worth a read.
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The Bridge
9/10 - Iain Banks is another of my favorite authors and this is a book I come back to again and again. His books are simultaneously dark, humorous and uplifting and this is no exception as it explores the place between life and death and sets the reader a puzzle...
Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)
The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition
10/10 - The Lord of the Rings is, quite simply, the best story ever written. Everybody should read these books at least once!
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 09/06/2008)
Book Chat
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Elswhere
I often have two books on the go but three is a lot to keep up with up with! Thanks for your comments Lisamariemary - hope to see you here again :-) Posted September 20, 2006 |
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Lisa-Marie-Mary
I love your lens - cool place for us bookworms to hang out! I am actually an ADD Bookworm (hey - new lens idea!) I am in the middle of Talking to Heaven by James Van Praagh, The Straight Dope by Cecil Adams, and the book my son brought me from school, National Velvet by Enid Bagnold. Quite a mix! Posted September 19, 2006 |
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Elswhere
The Traveller sounds like my kind of book - I'd be interested to know what you thought of it once you've finished it...maybe you could submit a review ;-)Thanks El Posted September 18, 2006 |
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Elswhere
Memoirs of Geisha is a good read. I'm always slightly surprised to find it was witten by a man... has quite a feminine touch I think. I've not come accross the others you mention Tiff but will look out for them, Elsewhere sounds particularly appropriate! Thanks for the feedback. El :-) Posted September 18, 2006 |
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Winebuff
Don't get to read that much thee days, most of my literature comes from listening to book tapes and CDs in the car whilst travelling around. Posted September 17, 2006 |
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WarriorForum
I saw Elswhere and I though that was the name of the book - I just finished Elsewhere and also Stolen Child (loved them both). Now I have three news ones piled up to read but I'm currently rereading Memoirs of a Geisha. Great lens! Tiff :) Posted September 17, 2006 |
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flaminglacer
Favourite book has to be Lord Of the Rings - currently reading the Cure for Death By Lightening by Gail Anderson Dargatz which gives a different outlook on life! Posted September 16, 2006 |
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Elswhere
Hi, I'll start the ball rolling! Been reading a fairly eclectic mix recently (see the 'most recent reads' list) but you'll see Christopher Brookmyre and Iain Banks cropping up a fair amount on here I think. Vey different authors but both have a wry sense of humour and a talent for the unexpected. Posted September 16, 2006 |
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- Michael J Fox (Lucky Man)
- More information about Michael J Fox and the Foundation he set up to help beat Parkinsons Disease.
- Christpher Brookmyre (All Fun and Games Until Someone Looses an Eye)
- Christopher Brookmyres offical homepage. Cool site this one, you can read extracts, short stories and loads more too.
- Sarah Waters (Tipping The Velvet)
- Sarah Waters' homepage.
- Toby Moore (Sleeping with the Fishes)
- This penguins author page for Toby Moore. Not a great deal on it. If I find more I'll keep you posted...
- Iain Banks (The Bridge)
- Iain Banks pages - this will link you to his fiction works, and also to his Science Fiction published under the name Iain M Banks - also very good.
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