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From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it. (Groucho Marx)

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.
(Dorothy Parker)

You know you've read a good book when you turn the last...more »

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From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it. (Groucho Marx)

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.
(Dorothy Parker)

You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. (Paul Sweeney)

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I live in Birmingham, England. I love travel and theatregoing. This November, I'll be seeing 'Hairspray' and 'Wicked' in London's West End.

I have a wide taste in reading, but generally like historical fiction, fantasy, Virginia Woolf, Philippa Gregory, Karin Slaughter. I have read a lot of classical literature as well, such as Flaubert, Hardy, Tolstoy and Richardson. That said, I'm always willing to try something else.

The latest treasure I found was Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'

Guide to my Star Ratings:

(0 star) I haven't got round to reviewing this book yet.

* (1 star) An awful book. One I disliked intensely and regretted opening the pages. Do not go near it!

** (2 star) An average read that passed the time.

*** (3 star) A good story, that was quite interesting.

**** (4 star) A superior book, that was well worth reading. Recommended.

***** (5 star) A memorable and top rated book that I loved. It was a pleasure to read. Highly recommended. « less