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15/4/2010 at 4:27pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mantrachant on 15/4/2010
Quote: Originally posted by star1234 on 15/4/2010

If you haven't already you need to read the Millenium Trilogy (Girl with a dragon tattoo etc) (Steig Larsson).  These have to be the best crime fiction books I have read in ages. No so sad that there won't be any more!



Why won't there be any more?
Steig Larsson died just after handing the 3rd book to his publisher.  Caused a lot of gossip too, all kinds of controversy rumours.


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Oooh I love a good conspiracy theory!


15/4/2010 at 6:33pm
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have you tried Jonathan Kellerman, very good reading with a lot of suspense....

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15/4/2010 at 7:32pm
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Can I suggest any of the books by David Hewson.


15/4/2010 at 7:57pm
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What about Paul F Wilson's Repairman Jack series.

Got everything suspense,action with a touch of horror.

What more could you ask for.

Ok maybe a glass of vin rouge.



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15/4/2010 at 8:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by newcampers7471 on 15/4/2010have you tried Jonathan Kellerman, very good reading with a lot of suspense....

lol I have a couple of those as well - not overly keen if I'm honest.

Got myself a nice list of authors to try now

Does anyone else sometimes think their house is a cross between a camping shop and book shop?

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15/4/2010 at 8:35pm
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Put it this way, Im used as a library by a couple of friends!


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I have never been guilty of that. I prefer to live in our home. Still - each to his own!!

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I love Michael Connolly too - especially the Harry Bosch ones!

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15/4/2010 at 11:44pm
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Can I ask about the ebook reader you have, or anyone else for that matter. What make and model is it and how do they compare as I read Loads...... If going away for a week I take at least 6 books. I have been known to read two a day!!!

As flying to germany a few times this year looking to cut down on suitcase kg.

Have checked out ebay and seems to be a few for sale but confused about different models. Also may not trust it for buying electrical stuff.

Thanksx

Oh read lots of crime also. Used to read Science Fantasy but selling all those now.



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16/4/2010 at 7:18am
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Quote: Originally posted by wireweaver on 15/4/2010

Can I ask about the ebook reader you have, or anyone else for that matter. What make and model is it and how do they compare as I read Loads...... If going away for a week I take at least 6 books. I have been known to read two a day!!!

As flying to germany a few times this year looking to cut down on suitcase kg.

Have checked out ebay and seems to be a few for sale but confused about different models. Also may not trust it for buying electrical stuff.

Thanksx

Oh read lots of crime also. Used to read Science Fantasy but selling all those now.




Hi Wireweaver,
I have had my BeBook a couple of years now and so have had time to build up a fair no of books on it. It came comlete with the best 100 classics ie Thomas Hardy, Dickens, Jane Austen, the Brontes etc.
Here's a link

BeBook

There is a newer version of the BeBook available now.
Sony also produce one and there is another one on the market whose name I can't remember.
I chose the BeBook 2 years ago because at the time it was the best one on the market and 'read' more formats.
There was a time when you had to download eBooks and they were fortune totally unjustified in my belief as no printing costs etc. Nowadays there are loads on eBay.
some I suspect are not entirely legal...
It's very simple - use the BeBook or Reader just like a memory stick and drag and drop your files on to it.
I take 15 books when I go to Sri Lanka every summer. It works as we take relatively empty suitcases and then as I have read the books I recycle them.
I wouldn't fancy reading the electronic book around the pool area, but I swear I love mine. It goes everywhere with me. Got a cheap charger for it, again from eBay so I don't have to rely on a computer to charge it up.
If you buy one - do your homework on them, eg the Sony one only 'reads' Sony's own ebook format and boy do they charge for it!
Any other questions just ask
Mantrachant


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Quote: Originally posted by Gerryatric on 15/4/2010


I am amazed you have not got Ian Rankin on the list.   He is in the top echelons of UK crime writers.   I particularly enjoy his Inspecter Rebus character.

 

Yep, definitely!

I would also add

 

Reginald Hill - Dalziel & Pascoe (much, much better than the tv series)

Michael Dibdin

Andrea Camilleri

George Pelecanos

 

 

 



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Thanks mantrachant.  I had only found the Sony versions.  So this company make 3, the mini the one and the Neo.  (Shades of 'Matrix')

And I am still confused. but I agree with you they do support more formats. Think I need to go shopping to see one in the flesh, so to speak.

Agree BeBook Looks like better option at moment.

And they have 20,000 Free classic titles for you to down load from their own site.

Thanks for help.

Lorraine



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Ooh a few tips for me - I've been wondering what to read this year.  Im just emerging from the fog of chasing children around constantly to hopefully find some time to read a few good books. I used to read all the time but its only been around half a dozen a year for the last few years.  Think I might try a few of your suggestions - thanks!


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My OH loves the Jeffery Deaver "Lincoln Rhyme" books.  He's waiting for the new one to come it, and is hoping it'll be in time for our June week.

 



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Quote: Originally posted by wireweaver on 16/4/2010

Thanks mantrachant.  I had only found the Sony versions.  So this company make 3, the mini the one and the Neo.  (Shades of 'Matrix')

And I am still confused. but I agree with you they do support more formats. Think I need to go shopping to see one in the flesh, so to speak.

Agree BeBook Looks like better option at moment.

And they have 20,000 Free classic titles for you to down load from their own site.

Thanks for help.

Lorraine





My pleasure.
I have the Beebook one and it's excellent.
The Sony have some poor write ups if you look on Amazon mainly due to the screen resolution.I can vouch that the BeBook one screen is excellent.
If you decide to buy one let me know and I'll give you a little tip on where to purchase your eBooks.
Cheers,



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