What U Reading

Magpi 47 · #46 (**permalink**) 26-05-07, 21:24

I was a bit disappointed with the Da Vinci Code....it was hyped up so much, and i think that destroyed it for me.....I expected it to be much better than it actually was.

I know I will probably get lynched for this....but the same thing happened with the Harry Potter books too. I'm not too keen on them...though I know they are massively popular. I suppose anything that gets children reading again has to be a plus.

Mercury · #47 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 10:15

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I was a bit disappointed with the Da Vinci Code....it was hyped up so much, and i think that destroyed it for me.....I expected it to be much better than it actually was.

I know I will probably get lynched for this....but the same thing happened with the Harry Potter books too. I'm not too keen on them...though I know they are massively popular. I suppose anything that gets children reading again has to be a plus.

I think it's a matter of personal taste, my friend loves stuff about magic/mythology but hates Harry Potter. I tend to go more for biographies/crime/thrillers, but love Harry Potter.
Have you ever read any books by Philip Pullman? He is a good author, and his books are quite entertaining..

Sweetpea · #48 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 10:21

Harry potter, great stuff. I have read all, my favorite being the 3rd.

Mercury · #49 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 10:28

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Harry potter, great stuff. I have read all, my favorite being the 3rd.

I've decided to re read them all again, prior to the new one coming out! Had a weird dream the other week about being the first person to read it, rang the newspapers up, and leaked the story!!! Cool!

Sweetpea · #50 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 10:29

Any hints?

Kiki · #51 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 11:24

Got some books from the library about Local History,Don Howarth who mentions Burnley in the 1920,s which is interesting. Also the guy who wrote "Broken Biscuit", called "Cracks in the ceiling" which has alot a similar stuff in it to the first book!:lightbulb:

Mercury · #52 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 11:33

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Any hints?

I wish! I dreamt that Voldermont had taken over Ron, who killed Harry and Hermione died trying to protect Harry. Voldermont's power then became more powerful than before, and everyone converted over to the dark side..
But, there was a twist in the tale, Harry wasn't really dead! He came back, duelled with Voldermont, and this time, killed him! Harry became head of Hogwarts with all the weasleys as teachers(!) Weird or what!

Sweetpea · #53 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 11:43

Change the names and write a book.

Mercury · #54 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 12:43

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Change the names and write a book.

I might do, but I think I'd write about some of the things that go on here, especially them darned petz!!! I'd be rich! LOL

Sweetpea · #55 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 12:44

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I might do, but I think I'd write about some of the things that go on here, especially them darned petz!!! I'd be rich! LOL

We will all want royalties.

Mercury · #56 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 14:18

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We will all want royalties.

OK, I'll make sure that it is copyright to lancashire online!

lorna michelle · #57 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 17:52

hi just finished ten big ones by janet evanovich its very funny about a bounty hunter and her sidekick ( an ex hooker ) i couldnt put it down -lorna :Banane01:

WillowTheWhisp · #58 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 18:23

I'm halfway through a little book that I was given by an AccyWeb member called, 'The Case for Easter'. The guy who wrote it set out to prove that the crucifixion and resurrection couldn't have happened as recorded in the Gospels but ended up convincing himself that it did.

Magpi 47 · #59 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 18:27

That is a case of starting out with doubts and ending up with certainties.

Mercury · #60 (**permalink**) 27-05-07, 18:39

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I'm halfway through a little book that I was given by an AccyWeb member called, 'The Case for Easter'. The guy who wrote it set out to prove that the crucifixion and resurrection couldn't have happened as recorded in the Gospels but ended up convincing himself that it did.

Sounds good. Would you recommend it?