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August 27th
I can't believe it - it is May since I updated! I have been busy, but that's no excuse!
I hav been rebuilding my other websites and much more - as that is my income source - this is my fun site - so obviously not much fun lately LOL
My Better House and Garden site is back up - visit if you love gardens - and that's the best place to go to indulge in some quality reading time
Just caught up with Sharon Kay Penman's blog - updating us on the prgress on her "Lionheart" - there seems to be a bit of a delay in finishing - but the anticipation is still there on my part. Check her out in my historical sectionMayJust added to recommended resources "The World of Children's Books" CLICK HERE to go to their site - great source for getting kids to read. April 29th
I have just read James Patterson's "Sail" co-authored with Howard Roughan. Why does he do it? Again, we are given a churned out novel that promises to be good, based on its plot premise, yet fails as so many of these Patterson co-authored novels do. Contrived, poor writing, flimsy plotting are some of the terms that come to mind - don't bother with it! However, DO BOTHER with Michael Connelly - you never get something that is just written for the sake of it. His novels from first to last are always new, fresh and always interesting. The quality of his writing just does not deteriorate - that includes characterisation, plotting and so on. The best test for me is in re-reading. Connelly's novels are always a good thing to read again. Two more books that I recommend are:
Don Winslow's "The Power of the Dog" and
Mark Billigham's "Death Message" April 10th
This looks to be an interesting site Malinche Entertainment publisher of interactive fiction books. Browse and explore the site for your favorite genre and take part in the story! April 7th
Raymond E Feist Has done it again - with his "Demonwar Saga" first volume "Rides A Dread Legion. Go to his page here to see my assessment. Just received an email from John Lescroat about a new crime anthology "Hook, Line and Sinister" - sounds like just the thing to take fishing with you and when they aren't biting! It's edited by T Jefferon Parker and includes contributions by Lescroart and Michael Connelly. Feb 11th
From our partner garden site - they are having a special pre-launch offer for the garden coaching program - for details and EOI go to Better House and Garden
And/or
You might prefer their new e-book "Expert Gardening Solutions" which is finally online and at a low price for a limited time - recommended to get in before it goes up. 140+ pages of good info.
If you take on the one on one coaching the e-book comes with it! Feb 10th
Valentine's Day is just around the corner - so how long is it since you sent flowers to someone you care about? Take advantage and do it now with Flowers Across America Two good reads: From David Stone
The Echelon Deception
The Orpheus Deception
The Venetian Judgment - haven't read this yet! Waiting for the paperback Have you got your Kindle e-book reader yet?
Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
29th January I can't believe it's a month since I updated! LOL
Just saw on her Facebook that Sharon Kay Penman;s "Devils Brood" is now available as an e-book. E-books are such a good idea - you can load up a heap of books and take them with you on any trip without making the suitcase too heavy or overloaded. If you didn't get one for Christmas - get your own now at Amazon - you won't regret it
Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) John Lescroart's "Treasure Hunt" debuted in the top 10 On the New York Times list.
Michael Connelly's "The Scarecrow" is now on release as a paperback. he is also writing "The Reversal" - teaming Harry Bosch with Mickey Haller. 29th December
I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas with family and friends. Holiday reading: James Lee Burke's "Swan Peak" - recommended.
The Magician's Apprentice" by Trudi Canavan - promises to be a good series. My FREE e-book on gardening - CLICK HERE 12th December
Have you bought all your Christmas gifts yet - why not include in someones Xmas stocking a CD of the wondrous discovery Susan Boyle? At Discount Prices 2nd December
Just updated the featured author page Featured Authors Christmas Shop the fun way via Dubli November 12th
Have just added some Gardening Books - more will be added as time goes by. November 5th
The new Book of the Month is "Treasure Hunt" by John Lescroart who also is the Featured Writer for November. October 27th
just Posted - a copy of my Gardening Review e-book - grab a FREE copy on this page
Click on the image of A Gardening Review
October 23rd
HAVE BOOKS WILL TRAVEL - Have you got your Amazon's Kindle Reading Device from Amazon yet. There are two versions available, including an international one. Check it all out here.
Please remember any purchasing done through my link helps keep this site afloat.The first of the Featured Authors will be Sharon Kay Penman in November October 17th - Book of the Month page launched: features Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly Click for Book of the Month Re-vamp Update 14th October
Finally getting this done - it's a big job as there are so many links in here that have to be deleted or altered etc. The new additions will be;
Book of the Month (hopefully for all main categories (sci fi crime etc)
Featured Author: interviews and or commentary
Books To Movies
Audio Books You can also keep updated on my blog Click here 25th September
Time has flown by again - but I have made a start on updating this site....with the e-bookstore.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Books read lately and recommended are:
"The Dead Sit In A Ring" by David Lawrence (A Brit crime thriller)
"Brother Grimm" by Craig Russell - crime thriller set in Germany
Am still re-reading Harlan Coben's books - I do like his "Myron Bolitar" character and the tongue in the cheek, wry humour - very pleasurable reading
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August 16th Time is flying by and I haven't been here for a few weeks.Recommended historical writers: Judith Tarr and Gillian Bradshaw.Also, if you like legal yarns a la John Grimsham then try Mark Giminez.
July 25th Sharon Kay Penman is now on Facebook - go and meet her! Michael Connelly update on his page here - he is soon releasing NINE DRAGONS
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June 25th
Just added another page to the English section - my take on sms and Twitter abbreviations called Fun With EnglishJune 13th
Am reading James Lee Burke's "The Tin Roof BLOWDOWN" - talk about a good read! The master is still that "a master storyteller" Read my opinion in The Blog
May 27th The Blog is back!!! Though I have to re-enter all the lost materials. Historical Fiction fans - try Paul Waters - great writer. One of my distractions is developing a site about health and wellbeing and building a companion blog.It will discuss various health issues with some emphasis on mood disorders and also nutrition. May14th
I have been incredibly slack in adding to my site I know!!
I need to do a major re-vamp and freshen it up, but have not found the time .... but soon! In the meantime - I was going to suggest keeping up through my blog - but it is temporarily down! Sorry about that. A couple of good authors
Lesley Horton - "The Hollow Core" and others (UK Crime)
James Barclay - he's a bit like David Gemmell - but original still. Science Fiction Author - Cliff Ball -
check out his site April 14th
I have created a New Blog - hopefully it will be easier for you to follow - please visit and RSS or bookmark it - cheers March 20th Looking for good books for teens and young adults? Try this link Best Books for Teens and Young Adults March 14th
The neglect story continues!
I have been focusing on building my online affiliate sites (5) and this is taking heaps of time - but will get back to this soon.... to do a major re-vamp of the site Recently read Paul Waters "Of Merchants and Heroes"
- a quite excellent historical novelist - along the vein of Mary Renault. A Recommended read See the historical section for what is said of him February 26th
NEGLECT, NEGLECT- I have been really remiss lately and not updating or adding to this site. My excuse is that I have been building an online affiliate business site. (www.affiliatesmarketingsolutions.com) Anyway - for a good read try Harry Sidebottom's "Warrior of Rome" series - deals with a different period of ancient Rome than usual - well written and constructed.Also been re-reading novels by Stephen J Cannell and Linda Fairstein - good for relaxation February 10th
Michael Connelly's :The Scarecrow is due in May! Features Jack McEvoy January 28th
Just finished Raymond E Feist's "Into a Dark Realm" - the 2nd volume of the Darkwar Saga. It ends leaving you on a knife edge of suspense - Feist really is an amazing writer - his imagination is endlessly fertile and not once do you get a sense of deja vu - it is not simply a re-hashing of previous themes - it is original and extends the saga of Pug and Midkemia begun so long ago.See the page on Feist January 23rd
A new section has been added: called Articles Published on the NavBar. It links to a series of articles we have submitted for Ezine publication from time to time. There are 5 so far on Beginners Tips For Internet Business January 8th, 2009
Hope your new Year goes well!
December 9th
Page added to the fantasy section: some recommended authors. Have finished "Devil's Brood" and nearly finished "Brass Verdict" such good reads!!!! 21st November
finally I have added a blog page. Subscibe with via the RSS under the NavBar
RecommendedI have started to re-read Robert Crais, Dennis Lehane and Harlan Coben - these are really good writers - so I commend them to you.Click the links below under 22nd and 10th Oct to go to that page.
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Have also started "Devil's Brood" - it is so good - just what we can expect from Sharon Penman.Click this link for a site that has some of her background comments about the book. Worth the effort.One site you might also like to check out is Castles of Wales for any history buff. Site Map updated 10th October .... A new section called Useful links and resources ... to help with your search for a good read.
If you can't find what you want here - try this search engine placed here for your convenience.
29th August: From John Lescroart "Dear Peter - Your site is great - thanks so much for the great press! All best, John" AND from Sharon Kay Penman: Dear Pete,What a wonderful site! And I say that not just because you have so kindly focused the spotlight on my books. For people who love to read, your site is a treasure trove of riches. I would be delighted to be linked to your site. And I will add your site to my own list of recommended websites......."
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