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"the other typist" if you liked NOtes on a scandal you will like this

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BabeRuthless · 10/07/2013 16:53

I've had this on order at the library for a few weeks now. Cannot wait to read it!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2013 16:59

I hated Notes On A Scandal. Will I like this one anyway? Why?

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EliotNess · 10/07/2013 17:38

Well I haven't finished it yet. It's creepy. In a good way

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2013 18:27

Let me know. I need recs, but I have zero tolerance for either poor or self-indulgent writing these days.

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EliotNess · 10/07/2013 18:55

Larks. Have you done handsome brute ? Or the new Kate Atkinson ? (After recent bad form it's good )

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2013 20:04

Urgh - Have vowed never to read another Kate A. What is Handsome Brute?

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EliotNess · 10/07/2013 20:22

Ooh you're hard to please! It's non fix. But AMAZING

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2013 20:26

Ooh yes - that looks right up my street. :)

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CheungFun · 21/07/2013 14:54

Added to my list! I loved Notes on a Scandal, very creepy!

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Southeastdweller · 21/07/2013 15:20

Thanks, loved NOAS so this is going on my wishlist.

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Cantdothisagain · 21/07/2013 19:50

Thanks - looks good holiday reading!

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 22:28

oh i have loads more. dm me if oyu want my amazon list

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 22:28

( its me, the Op)

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 22:29

also apple tree yard - AY MAY ZING

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emmelinelucas · 22/07/2013 22:47

I have just ordered TOT, thanks for the recommendation OP.
Also "The Boy Who Could See Demons" by Carolyn Jess - Cooke,and "The Haunted Book" by Jeremy Dyson.

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 22:49

ooh ooh do apple tree - people on my TL on twitter LOVED it

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BOF · 22/07/2013 22:51

Yes, it was the best thing I've read for a while- loved that one.

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BOF · 22/07/2013 22:51

Oh, and another rec if you liked Notes On A Scandal- try Tideline.

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 22:52

oh ta BOffy

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BOF · 22/07/2013 23:00

If you have the BBC radio iplayer app, you can listen to Louise Doughty being interviewed about Appletree Yard on Open Book, the 16th June broadcast.

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LadyMilfordHaven · 22/07/2013 23:05

thanks

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GoingToBedfordshire · 22/07/2013 23:07

Watching this thread to update my kindle before going on hols - thanks for all the recs, I loved Notes on a Scandal.

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Capitola · 31/07/2013 19:14

I loved Notes on a Scandal.

I must NOT buy any more books. I am about 4 book club titles behind and have the leaning book tower of unread books by my bed.

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Mrsrobertduvall · 08/08/2013 15:05

Just finished it.....very good.

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