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What is the last book you downloaded and what are you reading today?

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 08/05/2011 13:18

Just wondered as I've been downloading a few books this weekend in preparation for reading on our holiday

The last book I downloaded was the Stolen Child and I've just started Corduroy Mansions

So was wondering what other MNers are downloading and reading.

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PositiveAttitude · 08/05/2011 13:36

The last book i downloaded was "The Slap" and despite all the wonderful reviews I thought it was absolutely awful!
Now reading "Animal Farm", really lovely reading a book I studied at school as a child and reading it again now. Really not a challenging read, but i am being nostalgic.

Slubberdegullion · 08/05/2011 14:32

Room by Emma Donoghue. Just downloaded it today. Is most intriguing so far.

belindarose · 08/05/2011 14:34

Just finished 'Heartstone' by C.J.Samson and immediately downloaded 'The Red Queen' by Philippa Gregory. In the mood for easy historical fiction this week. I bet DD will wake up from her nap the second I start it.

PositiveAttitude · 08/05/2011 15:41

"Room" is brilliant, Slubber - loved it!

Slubberdegullion · 08/05/2011 17:58

I'm really enjoying it so far PositiveAttitude, if enjoying is the right word.

nannynick · 08/05/2011 19:36

Last downloaded: The Stolen Child
Currently reading: 13 Little Blue Envelopes

NorkilyChallenged · 09/05/2011 17:07

Last downloaded: The Game by Diana Wynne Jones
Currently reading: One of our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde

electricslide · 09/05/2011 19:32

Just downloaded the Llife of Pi ( free the other day) and am reading Water for Elephants.

BitOfFun · 09/05/2011 19:41

I read SJ Watson's Before I Go To Sleep last week, and just heard an interview with the author on Radio 2- it's their book club book this week. I loved it- thoroughly recommend it.

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/05/2011 14:47

Just thought I'd do an update. Have download Grimms Fairy tales. Started reading them to the children last night and DS can't get enough, although I strongly suspect this has more to do with him finally getting up close with my Kindle than the actuall stories Grin

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Spudulika · 19/05/2011 17:41

Have just downloaded Birth Matters by Ina May Gaskin and am loving having it on my Kindle!

Also downloaded Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, and the short story collection which picks up on the characters from Crimson Petal and the White.

transferbalance · 25/05/2011 16:32

just downloaded The Memory of Love and finished Pigeon English

Summerbird73 · 08/06/2011 12:32

Just downloaded Jane Eyre and This Fine Life (although i have had to email kindle support as they havent yet appeared on my kindle - from yesterday Hmm )

Currently reading The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox and loving it.

i started reading Room but couldnt get into it - could those who love it spur me on please? i cant get past the baby talk - does this continue through the book?

Grumpla · 10/06/2011 20:14

Strong Poison, after a thread on MN. It was GREAT! Light not fluffy detective novel.

hester · 12/06/2011 23:25

Am currently reading Annabel. Before that: Great House, The Help, Never Let Me Go, Room, One Day, The Little Stranger and Wolf Hall.

I love my kindle Smile

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 15/06/2011 10:54

There are some great suggestions on here, thanks for posting everyone.

I'm currently reading The Ice Princess which was free when I downloaded it but seems to be £4.99 now Shock.

The last book I downloaded was When God was a Rabbit which I really should be reading as its for the book club I've just started going to.

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DoubleNegativePanda · 18/06/2011 03:52

Covet by J.R. Ward. Not very much like The Black Dagger Brotherhood, it seems.

LetThereBeRock · 05/07/2011 22:40

I've just downloaded Confessions of A GP,and The Little Princess/The Secret Garden because I'm a big kid.

I'm currently reading The Phantom of Valletta.

BitOfFun · 05/07/2011 22:48

Amazon have got their summer Kindle sale on now. I have downloaded about thirty books Blush, to the point where the bank has frozen my card for too many small transactions- eek!

I've downloaded a mixture of crime thrillers, popular science, humour and a couple of heavy-hitting literary novels. At 99p each, it's a good opportunity to grab stuff you might not chance otherwise.

I try to stick to stuff with lots of user reviews at four stars or above, and steer clear of anything too chick-litty or romance-based.

BitOfFun · 05/07/2011 22:51

Oh, and I noticed that Elizabeth Haynes Into the Darkest Corner is now 99p, and that was well worth reading at full price.

ScarletOHaHa · 05/07/2011 22:56

last downloaded 4 books in Game of Thrones series - currently reading Book 2 and I love it.
Recently finished the entire Harlan Coren back catalogue - if you like crime thrillers/ whodunnits you will enjoy these. Jo Nesbo great too.

Loved 'The Help'.

Anyone recommend free kindle books?

amicissima · 22/07/2011 14:39

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mspotatochip · 22/07/2011 20:18

reading karin slaughter fallen and just downloaded lisa gardner love me more. So addictive. Must look for little princess / secret garden

RoundOrangeHead · 23/07/2011 18:54

the sale stuff is changing on August 1st so expect to spend even more £££££

bastards

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