Books...where to start.
Refiners: Which character were you for 6 years?? Porn stars from dirty magazines are NOT real characters LOL
LyingEyes: I haven't read any of those books yet...but I've made a note of it. I would recommend any of the Wilbur Smith books...he's a bit of a blokes author...but I love all of his books, the Courtney series is good, start with When A Lion Feeds. I particularly liked this series because there are plenty of books in the series, it goes on and on for generations. He also goes back to the book preceeding the first one in the series...I like it when Authors do this. Also read River God, followed by Seventh Scroll.
Another author which I think you may enjoy is Jean Auel, she wrote the Clan of the Cavebear...if you have seen the Daryl Hannah movie, ignore it, like Valis said, sometimes the movie doesn't mirror the book that well. But this is a series of 5 books...you won't be sorry. You may find her writing style a bit tedious...she tends to describe the mountains and valleys more then I would like, but the story is captivating. Those mentioned are my favourite authors, not necessarily the best out there, but the ones who write in a way that leaves me feeling enchanted.
Lisa: I have to admit that I have been feeling deprived of time for reading lately. I can go months without reading a book and I'm reluctant to start one because I know how I behave when I'm into it. I get headaches when I read in the car, but it doesn't stop me, I just pack some panadol and read regardless...I'm so irrational. Actually you mentioned a trick of mine...I will often run a nice big deep bath and then sneak off after dinner. My kids will say 'have a nice soak mum' and I smile and make out I deserve it, LOL, my book nicely tucked under my fresh clean jarmies and under garments LOL. I only ever retreat to the bathroom for a couple of hours when I'm at the good parts and don't want any interruptions. LOL@Wheels on the bus...have you heard of the Wiggles?? Aussie kids love the Wiggles.
Valis: I'm with you, and I feel your pain. I hate most movie versions after reading the book...I pick the movie to bits. The only movies I thought were remotely close were Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Bridges of Madison County. Real chick flicks...but the casting was perfect IMO.
I never got to read the Hobit series before Fellowship of the Rings (Lord of the Rings) came out. Have you read or seen the movie Animal Factory? The movie was really good, but I want to read the book now, as I'm sure its better - its a prison story with Willem Defoe (excuse spelling).
My current book is Jessica by Bryce Courtney...story is a bit frustrating...I don't admire a weak character in a book...as per usual you get the weak becomes the under dog and the strong are usually villains. I hate that type of scenario...this is one of those books, based on a true story set here in Australia. Last night I literally threw the book on the floor, frustrated with the character. Is this normal?? I picked it up again and read for another hour...LOL.
Beck
Edited by - Beck_Melbourne on 11 September 2002 1:11:30
