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July book club - Holding by Graham Norton

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annsixty Wed 12-Jul-17 16:49:47

I am halfway through and like other posters am impressed by his writing ability. He uses language very well and does get under the skin of his characters.

mischief Wed 12-Jul-17 16:43:33

Thank you for my copy of Holding by Graham Norton. I have now finished the book I was reading so can jump into this novel, and can't wait. I hope it's as good as I want it to be.

Emptynester Wed 12-Jul-17 08:54:43

Well, is there no end to this mans talents! I enjoy him as a comedian, love his TV chat show, listen to his radio show, and his letters page in the Telegraph on Saturday is one of the best parts of the paper, and loved this book!
I really enjoyed his writing style, and although I realise he knows this fictionalised area of Ireland well, I feel I now know it too. His characterisations were sympathetic and believable, and I loved 'PJ' - he made me really laugh. I didn't guess the twist at the end, and thought it was a tragedy for all concerned.
I hope he follows 'PJs career to Cork' as I would love to hear more and whether it's more books about PJ or not, I feel this is not the last we will hear from Graham Norton - Author.

Dadima123 Tue 11-Jul-17 10:00:51

Thank you for the book.
I'm looking forward to reading it.

granh1 Sun 09-Jul-17 19:09:13

Thanks for the book, I'm looking forward to reading it.

Purpledaffodil Sun 09-Jul-17 14:30:36

Thank you so much GN. I was very pleased to receive my copy yesterday.

wot Sat 08-Jul-17 18:29:37

Thank you very much for the book! I've already started it and I'm impressed with the way he writes! Perfect antidote to a boring Saturday night!

gillybob Sat 08-Jul-17 17:38:05

I wasn't lucky enough tonight receive a copy this time but bought the book on kindle and can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed it . In fact I liked it so much I could see a TV series. I loved the Sergeant (PJ?) and the weird sisters . Was so pleased with the ending . smile

Greenfinch Sat 08-Jul-17 14:46:00

Glad the books are arriving and mine will not be the only review ! ?

hulahoop Sat 08-Jul-17 14:22:04

Just got my book thanks look forward to reading it .?

merlotgran Sat 08-Jul-17 13:54:07

Mine also arrived this morning. Thank you, GN.

Mapleleaf Sat 08-Jul-17 13:49:25

Thank you GN. My copy of Holding has just arrived this morning. Looking forward to reading and reviewing.

Pittcity Sat 08-Jul-17 12:29:32

Mine arrived this morning. I will get stuck in tonight, thank you.

MawBroon Sat 08-Jul-17 12:06:12

Very pleasant surprise this morning!! Thank,you GN and the publishers smile

harrigran Sat 08-Jul-17 12:00:05

Thank you for my copy of Holding, just been delivered. I am just finishing Eleanor Oliphant then I am good to go smile

annsixty Sat 08-Jul-17 11:04:46

Delighted that a copy of Holding has just been delivered, thank you.
I am not reading anything interesting at the moment so will start it today.

gillyknits Sat 08-Jul-17 11:03:41

Thank you very much for my copy. Only a few chapters to go on my most recent reading matter and then Graham Norton here I come! (If you know what I mean).

Waveney Sat 08-Jul-17 11:01:18

The postman has just delivered my copy of 'Holding'. Thank you so much, GN, I am really looking forward to reading it.

cornergran Wed 05-Jul-17 22:24:50

Thank you for my copy GN. Looking forward to beginning this book very soon.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 05-Jul-17 16:56:36

All the details about the book right here

If you receive a free copy don't forget to leave your thoughts and questions for Graham here. As he has a particularly heavy schedule at the moment he won't be able to answer all questions but we will pick out ten or so and send them over at the end of the month.