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sparkygran Wed 30-Apr-14 18:44:47

am currently reading a Jonathan Kellerman thriller oh how I love thrillers - this is an old one which I don`t normally like but so far I am enjoying it.

I have of recent times become an addict of Nordic thrillers and am currently exploring some really obscure Iclandic writers - they are great - anyone else of the same mind?

goldengirl Thu 29-May-14 19:30:57

Have just finished 'This House is Haunted' by John Boyne who wrote The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. It's totally different taking place in the 19th century. Couldn't put it down. I admire an author who can change his style if writing.

NanKate Thu 29-May-14 21:46:31

Sparkygran, so pleased you are enjoying 'Sacrifice' it was good to the very last page.

Goldengirl I will try your John Boyne book sounds my cup of tea.

I love the Sarah Waters books they are very atmospheric even though I skip the lesbian bits as they are not for me, no offence to gay people. 'Affinity' was my favourite set in Victorian times.

It's great we can use each other to find out about good page turners.

sparkygran Fri 30-May-14 20:49:42

NanKate wow that was one good book - Sacrifice - couldn`t put it down. It`s not often I get such a feeling of suspense with novels but Sacrifice certainly had plenty of it.

NanKate Fri 30-May-14 21:22:19

Sparkygran it was a cracker wasn't it?

Just found another of Sharon Bolton's books 'Like this for ever' in our local charity shop. I will report back if that is as good as 'Sacrifice'.

Eyes down for a good read. grin

sparkygran Sat 31-May-14 13:03:26

Look forward to your critique NanKate. I`m starting on a Phillipa Gregory called "The Kingmaker`s Daughter". I like Gregory`s bookswine

NanKate Sat 31-May-14 16:56:23

I like the idea of a glass of wine with my literature Sparkygran.

numberplease Sun 01-Jun-14 00:50:19

NanKate, I read Like This Forever a few weeks ago, I think you`ll like it, it`s a bit different to Sharon Bolton`s usual style. I`ve just finished two books back to back by Michael Connelly, The Poet, and The Narrows. They are 8 years apart n the writing, but deal with the hunt for the same killer, and they`re both very good.

NanKate Sun 01-Jun-14 10:00:51

Thanks Numberplease I always like to have good book recommendations and it looks as if we like similar storylines.