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None Fic Recommendation for SIL - she loved Jon Ronson's Them 4 messages. Latest Mon 17-Nov-08 15:05:16 from Habbibu
What autobiographies are you hoping to get for Christmas, and what ones will you be buying for other people? 6 messages. Latest Sat 15-Nov-08 17:28:07 from herbietea
How to Feed Your Whole Family a Healthy Balanced Diet, with Very Little Money and Hardly Any Time, Even If You Have a Tiny Kitchen, Only Three Saucepans ... - Unless You Count the Garlic Crusher... 20 messages. Latest Wed 12-Nov-08 17:27:31 from skinnygirlNOT
Anthea's Xmas Book...... 1 message . Latest Mon 10-Nov-08 20:09:36 from Wallaroo
Just a quickie... Obama's two books, which should I read first? 5 messages. Latest Thu 06-Nov-08 16:06:05 from peasoup
The Duchess 3 messages. Latest Wed 05-Nov-08 16:24:03 from mm22bys
Top sports biographies 6 messages. Latest Tue 04-Nov-08 22:55:38 from DrippingLizzie
Nigella's christmas book, am thinking of buying it tomorrow has anyone else got it? 17 messages. Latest Tue 04-Nov-08 15:08:42 from WitchWorley
Has anyone read Russell Brands book? What did you think? 7 messages. Latest Tue 04-Nov-08 14:52:56 from debbiedlemur
Has anyone read The Mitford: Letters between Six Sisters? 20 messages. Latest Sat 01-Nov-08 15:57:20 from smallwhitecat
RIP Studs Terkel 2 messages. Latest Sat 01-Nov-08 10:02:13 from NotQuiteCockney
At My Mother's Knee.... 2 messages. Latest Fri 31-Oct-08 12:01:13 from MrsGhost
If anyone needs a life, enjoys funny stuff, I highly recommend Sand In My Bra. 2 messages. Latest Thu 30-Oct-08 22:50:09 from cathcat
Mukiwa - has anyone read this? 9 messages. Latest Thu 30-Oct-08 22:45:29 from cathcat
Has anyone read "Three Cups of Tea"? 4 messages. Latest Mon 27-Oct-08 18:43:25 from Flowermum
BEST EVER Autobiographies/Memoirs, What are your favourites???? 83 messages. Latest Sat 25-Oct-08 21:27:44 from LyraSeveredtongue
Is anyone else reading Ben Goldacre's Bad Science? 6 messages. Latest Fri 24-Oct-08 16:13:26 from BitOfFun
Any one read any Ariel Levy? 1 message . Latest Sun 19-Oct-08 22:33:30 from NotAnOtter
Anyone seen that Blue Peter book? 5 messages. Latest Sun 19-Oct-08 13:47:00 from Sobernow
The Baby in the Mirror - Charles FernyHaugh 3 messages. Latest Tue 07-Oct-08 00:01:38 from Kevlarhead
Book about children with special needs. 14 messages. Latest Mon 06-Oct-08 17:12:13 from TopBitch
Boy and Going Solo 10 messages. Latest Mon 06-Oct-08 12:55:25 from Sciolist
LAURA KIPNIS is superb.....unputdownable....and so right 17 messages. Latest Wed 01-Oct-08 22:49:26 from Monkeytrousers
'Truth Behind Nursery Rhymes' - apparently just out, what's the proper title?! 6 messages. Latest Tue 30-Sep-08 20:44:46 from Tinkjon
books with child's face on cover, handwriting style type... 20 messages. Latest Sun 28-Sep-08 12:30:22 from FairLadyRantALot
can anyone recommend a good laid back type parenting book 16 messages. Latest Wed 24-Sep-08 12:41:32 from ALCB
Does anyone remember the author who pretended to be a rich old lady giving away money, and wrote to slebs? 7 messages. Latest Mon 22-Sep-08 14:39:57 from undercovercat
'In Tearing Haste' book of letters... 3 messages. Latest Sun 21-Sep-08 20:36:48 from blowsy
Has anyone read " The Black Swan" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? And is all this 'global economic meltdown' stuff proving his theory or what !! 5 messages. Latest Tue 16-Sep-08 22:42:02 from Twinklemegan
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families - is it pious rubbish or does it have some nuggets of genuine wisdom buried in it somewhere? 10 messages. Latest Sun 14-Sep-08 19:22:06 from edam
The Wisdom of Crowds..was looking at this today and thought i might read it as it was 4 quid..worht a read? 2 messages. Latest Sun 14-Sep-08 18:43:50 from McDreamy
Neanderthin 1 message . Latest Sat 13-Sep-08 22:37:20 from magicfarawaytree
Can anyone recommend a cookery book that's good for recipes for fussy kids? 5 messages. Latest Thu 11-Sep-08 21:14:47 from bodiddly
Talking To Tweenies - any good? 5 messages. Latest Tue 09-Sep-08 22:25:36 from UnquietDad
Bill Bryson - Funniest author ever? 47 messages. Latest Sat 06-Sep-08 05:27:16 from ghosty
child development books for a 6-year-old? 6 messages. Latest Wed 03-Sep-08 22:30:07 from imaginaryfriend
What's this book? 1 message . Latest Tue 02-Sep-08 21:14:22 from falcon
Can anyone reccommend a book for studying GCSE in child development or a similar subject 13 messages. Latest Sat 30-Aug-08 20:38:57 from KatyMac
Books on Island life? 2 messages. Latest Wed 27-Aug-08 16:28:47 from claricebeansmum
Can Any Mother Help Me? 9 messages. Latest Wed 27-Aug-08 16:27:05 from claricebeansmum
This looks like the ideal book for you lot!! 11 messages. Latest Tue 19-Aug-08 01:29:45 from Slur
Who wants to read about child abuse? 19 messages. Latest Mon 18-Aug-08 22:18:19 from solidgoldbrass
Anyone reading "shadows of the workhouse" 9 messages. Latest Mon 18-Aug-08 17:31:58 from rosmerta
Looking for non-rewards/punishments parenting book - which one? 20 messages. Latest Fri 15-Aug-08 19:29:25 from ketchupkisses
Which short stories books did u like? 3 messages. Latest Fri 15-Aug-08 13:59:55 from biglips
Has anyone read 'When the crocodile eats the sun'? 4 messages. Latest Thu 07-Aug-08 16:15:57 from cathcat
Is anyone reading "Escape" by Carolyn Jessop 7 messages. Latest Wed 06-Aug-08 18:01:37 from 3andnomore
Is this "Raising Happy Children" book any good? 6 messages. Latest Tue 05-Aug-08 13:50:29 from thumbwitch
I would like this book. Is Amazon the cheapest place to get it? 5 messages. Latest Sun 03-Aug-08 15:00:34 from bran
Cherry cake and ginger beer ..anyone else got it. 1 message . Latest Fri 01-Aug-08 16:19:41 from ImnotOK
Best pop sciencey-type books? 15 messages. Latest Mon 28-Jul-08 23:42:55 from IorekByrnison
I bet this has been done before, but what classics/modern classics have really left you baffled as to why they're so popular? 115 messages. Latest Fri 25-Jul-08 13:57:33 from midnightexpress
Psychology/Social Welfare degree - which books? 1 message . Latest Mon 21-Jul-08 20:51:11 from jofeb04
anyone else reading Richard Hammond's autobiography? 8 messages. Latest Fri 18-Jul-08 19:11:21 from nannykaz
A Plea for Eros by Siri Hustvedt? 4 messages. Latest Fri 18-Jul-08 09:15:38 from MrsTiddles
Is this the most unecessary book ever written? 7 messages. Latest Thu 17-Jul-08 21:48:10 from anotherdayyetanothernickame
Books (or indeed blogs) to help me research SOCIAL WORK in general, and FAMILY COURTS in particular 11 messages. Latest Sun 29-Jun-08 20:47:17 from franch
Flat Earth News 3 messages. Latest Fri 27-Jun-08 23:58:23 from SlartyBartFast
Good book on the Second World War? 25 messages. Latest Wed 25-Jun-08 18:02:36 from GustWriter
Poet writes Kosovan cleaner's life story 6 messages. Latest Tue 24-Jun-08 22:53:45 from mrshedge
Singled Out - has anyone read it? 1 message . Latest Tue 24-Jun-08 22:05:51 from nkf
Baby Signing books? 9 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 21:29:26 from BonyM
rupert everetts autobiography-anyone read it? 6 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 16:42:21 from dittany
Can anyone reccommend a "Raising Girls" type book? 4 messages. Latest Thu 19-Jun-08 21:45:12 from ChukkyPig
Anyone read/reading "Call the Midwife - A True Story of the East End in the 1950s "? 39 messages. Latest Tue 17-Jun-08 21:09:34 from lizandlulu
Childbirth/parenting books spending spree - any recommendations? 10 messages. Latest Sat 14-Jun-08 13:11:05 from ALMummy
I can't remember the name of a book and it's bugging me 5 messages. Latest Tue 10-Jun-08 11:38:36 from Prufrock
If you read a book with this in it, would you like it? I mean, would you want to read a book like this?? HONESTY ONLY please. 75 messages. Latest Fri 06-Jun-08 18:59:42 from TinkerbellesMum
Anyone know a good cookbook/meal planner for pregnant vegetarians? 4 messages. Latest Wed 04-Jun-08 15:22:04 from plantsitter
French dictionary recommendations please 10 messages. Latest Tue 03-Jun-08 22:19:35 from JackieNo
The God Delusion 61 messages. Latest Fri 30-May-08 11:26:16 from FootyMom
Anyone having problems with Amazon. Website doesn't seem to work for me! Wot are the alternatives? Thnx 4 messages. Latest Wed 28-May-08 14:16:02 from Shoshe
Monkeytrousers / Madamz, book advice wanted!! 1 message . Latest Wed 28-May-08 13:18:58 from jofeb04
haev a GREAT book reccy for you all " if you don't know me by now" 8 messages. Latest Mon 19-May-08 14:29:45 from iCod
Anyone read Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Crosses the Line? 3 messages. Latest Sun 18-May-08 07:51:27 from sophy
Ann Rule books - true crime 5 messages. Latest Fri 16-May-08 20:35:43 from fannybanjo
Can anyone help me remember this parenting book 3 messages. Latest Tue 29-Apr-08 15:00:04 from MatildaM
Who is writing feminist novels these days? And does anyone buy them? 45 messages. Latest Wed 23-Apr-08 17:56:55 from anorak
Does anyone have: Understanding the Borderline Mother AND Stop Walking on Eggshells PLEASE 7 messages. Latest Wed 23-Apr-08 17:39:14 from magicmummy
If an author of a non-fiction book has a 'foreign' name would you assume it wasn't a book written for the UK market/ wouldn't apply to you so much? 8 messages. Latest Mon 21-Apr-08 21:22:36 from scottishmummy
For the Love of my mother- by John Rodgers 1 message . Latest Sun 20-Apr-08 13:39:51 from 3andnomore
Miracles of Life - JG Ballard ( his autobiog) 10 messages. Latest Mon 14-Apr-08 13:36:17 from CoteDAzur
The Farm: The Story of One Family and the English Countryside 4 messages. Latest Fri 11-Apr-08 20:51:28 from RiaisMaLarkin
Is there a book which explains the meaning of nursery rhymes/fairy tales? 12 messages. Latest Fri 04-Apr-08 14:49:40 from Zazette
Activities for 1 year olds? 3 messages. Latest Tue 01-Apr-08 19:36:29 from sparkymummy
Mitford splurge 24 messages. Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 15:30:25 from Kathyis6incheshigh
The Farm by Richard Benson - anyone read this? 6 messages. Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 09:49:37 from Kathyis6incheshigh
recommendation - Scarred by Sophie Andrews 1 message . Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 08:28:08 from elfsmum
Blue Sky July - Nia Wynne.Biography of a mother of Joe, a boy with severe CP 3 messages. Latest Sat 22-Mar-08 20:53:33 from CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear
Anyone read BIG BABIES or: Why can't we just grow up? 6 messages. Latest Sat 22-Mar-08 20:43:38 from KimiKilledTheEasterBunny
This is the thread that has to rhyme 26 messages. Latest Thu 20-Mar-08 17:09:37 from jamescagney
Ecomomics for dummies? 6 messages. Latest Thu 20-Mar-08 16:53:23 from MrsMattie
Biography - The Mitford Girls by Mary Lowell - brilliant book 27 messages. Latest Wed 19-Mar-08 14:54:54 from Flibbertyjibbet
"Stately Homes" Book thread - For Adult Children of Abusive Families 2 messages. Latest Mon 10-Mar-08 22:54:03 from Sakura
Good books on parenting primary school age kids 7 messages. Latest Mon 03-Mar-08 14:20:28 from SaveScrabulous
Melanie Phillips - Londonistan 4 messages. Latest Tue 26-Feb-08 11:39:11 from MrsBadger
A million little pieces/My friend Leonard.......Love it or hate it???? 7 messages. Latest Tue 26-Feb-08 09:31:46 from wheelybug
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves: Transforming Parent-Child Relationships from Reaction and Struggle to Freedom, Power and Joy 9 messages. Latest Sat 16-Feb-08 23:02:19 from DarthVader
ALIVE! 12 messages. Latest Thu 14-Feb-08 18:07:32 from donnie
Has anyone read Life in Hanoi or anything else about Asia? In general, do you enjoy reading about other cultures? 8 messages. Latest Mon 04-Feb-08 22:04:22 from slim22
book for teenage girls (13) about, well, being a teenage girl 15 messages. Latest Tue 29-Jan-08 10:32:03 from sabaidii
atetion all shipping - a very funny book 2 messages. Latest Fri 18-Jan-08 19:36:43 from ivykaty44
Taste - the story of Britain through cooking 2 messages. Latest Sun 13-Jan-08 18:09:57 from GetOrfMoiLand
"Can Any Mother Help Me?" has anyone read this? 4 messages. Latest Sun 06-Jan-08 21:10:35 from fishie
Swap Anyone ? Ron Woods Autobiography 3 messages. Latest Sun 06-Jan-08 21:00:03 from catsmother
The Unconditional Parent -- is this bollocks or for real? 331 messages. Latest Thu 03-Jan-08 17:25:46 from oregonianabroad
ArtiChokesOnTheWishbone, you about? 1 message . Latest Wed 02-Jan-08 15:52:25 from jofeb04
Potty Fartwell and Knob - for all of you who like those silly name threads 2 messages. Latest Fri 28-Dec-07 17:09:04 from MadoraFankboner
authors with co-authors? 8 messages. Latest Sat 22-Dec-07 20:50:14 from holidaywonk
"the perfect thing" by stephen levy about ipodd ery 8 messages. Latest Fri 21-Dec-07 13:35:52 from Brazilianmum
The Christmas Letters - anyone else think Simon Hoggart is a sarcastic b*gger and keeps missing the point? 36 messages. Latest Tue 18-Dec-07 10:49:17 from UnquietDad
Stop complaining! 5 messages. Latest Sun 16-Dec-07 17:14:32 from WewishyouaBUMPERLICIOUS
Has anyone got The Bell Curve? 5 messages. Latest Thu 13-Dec-07 20:17:12 from JingJanglingrecieversaidthanks
Any good Dad books out there?? 18 messages. Latest Fri 07-Dec-07 12:14:27 from TinyTimLivesinVictorianSqualor
Poem at the end of The Two of Us by Sheila Hancock???? 4 messages. Latest Mon 03-Dec-07 10:15:56 from LedodgyChristmasjumper
susannah and trinyn body shaped bible 8 messages. Latest Sun 02-Dec-07 10:51:17 from senseofguilt
Amazon sales rankings - qn for anyone in publishing 1 message . Latest Fri 30-Nov-07 16:24:12 from boo64
Does any have or have read Stand and deliver by Adam Ant 1 message . Latest Wed 28-Nov-07 20:22:34 from saltireflyingatHampden
HIDDEN by Cathy Glass 2 messages. Latest Wed 28-Nov-07 17:51:53 from Sashie
Good book about parenting, nice gift I would say 6 messages. Latest Fri 23-Nov-07 21:49:20 from Prunie
Recommend me a lovely book on pregnancy/baby care please? 20 messages. Latest Fri 23-Nov-07 09:44:23 from SquiffyonSnowballs
Annabel Karmels Fussy Eaters 4 messages. Latest Tue 20-Nov-07 20:23:26 from LoveAngelGabriel
book on teaching yourself chess? 14 messages. Latest Mon 05-Nov-07 13:38:30 from SSSandy2
Can anyone (teachers maybe?) remember the name of the man who writes those humorous books about when he was a school inspector? 9 messages. Latest Tue 30-Oct-07 12:06:25 from PumpkinFang
has anyone read that book called f**k it? 2 messages. Latest Mon 29-Oct-07 18:47:55 from cheeryface
"outposts" last relics of hte britihs empire - callgin island freaks 5 messages. Latest Thu 25-Oct-07 22:19:22 from icod
Books to help build kids self-confidence 6 messages. Latest Sat 20-Oct-07 15:54:22 from krib
Mumsnet books on Book People 2 messages. Latest Fri 19-Oct-07 21:06:55 from Califright
Do you have any pregnancy/birth books that you'd like to sell? 25 messages. Latest Mon 08-Oct-07 19:55:09 from Caroline1852
The Gift - Mia Dolan 3 messages. Latest Mon 01-Oct-07 13:47:04 from LoveMyGirls
Fab 6 messages. Latest Mon 24-Sep-07 20:14:23 from lionheart
A book on Third World Debt? 4 messages. Latest Tue 29-Nov-05 01:53:39 from suzywong

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