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Susanne Reading I Woke Up This Morning by Stuart Ayris

14 Aug 2012, 07:01 AM | Post: #1

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Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

Please list your suggestions for the book to read during September 2012.

Suggestions will be taken until 21 August, or as soon as we reach 10 suggestions, whichever is the earliest. On the 22nd, a second thread will be posted with a poll for voting on your book choice. The winning title will become our Book for September. We have room for 10 books on the poll.

On 14 September 2012, the book's thread will be opened and the discussion will begin.

Please keep cost in mind when suggesting books. Try to keep suggestions under £5.

Please tell us:

•Book Title
•Name of Author
•Link
•Price range
Why you are recommending the book

Please note that suggestions and the voting on books in the KUF Bookclub is open to active KUF members only.

Note to authors: Please do not recommend your own books - please keep that to the promotion pages. Thank you.

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Susanne Reading I Woke Up This Morning by Stuart Ayris

14 Aug 2012, 09:34 AM | Post: #2

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

Broken Places by Wendy Perriam

Having just found out that Wendy Perriam's latest novel is only 99p, I downloaded it, but haven't read it yet. I've read Perriam in the past and enjoyed her, and this book, Broken Places is a steal at 99p. I like the sound of the blurb:

You may love Eric - or want to shake him! Passionately idealistic about his work as a librarian, and his mission to extend literacy and literature into the wider community, he's also ruefully aware that he's not exactly Superman. Forced to hide his mysterious background and mortifying fears, he's a man with secrets - withheld even from close friends. His once homely wife, now a fashionista, has abandoned him, to live in Seattle with a high-powered corporate kingpin; taking their only child, a moody minx-in-waiting, about to turn thirteen.

Yet, against the odds, Eric sets out to prove himself - indeed, even to find a soul-mate. Whether braving 'Choco-love' Speed-Dating (chocolates provided, but is he a hard nut or a melting cream?); running Wandsworth Prison Book Club; attending an American Church that champions the Gospel of Prosperity, or rescuing his daughter from near-rape - he finally comes to epitomize the truth of Hemingway's words: 'The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.'

Perriam's 22nd publication - and first novel in eight years - tackles challenging subjects in humorous mode; combining laugh-out-loud comedy with an analysis of fear, recognized by doctors and philosophers as far back as Hippocrates as one of the most fundamental of human emotions. It also explores the often shocking world of children growing up in care. Whether examining 'broken places', such as children's homes and prisons, or depicting the hilarious snarls of internet dating and the euphoric angst of love, Broken Places provides a powerful and rewarding read.

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15 Aug 2012, 08:49 AM | Post: #3

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

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And again. It's very lonely on this thread!

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16 Aug 2012, 11:56 AM | Post: #5

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

Well since it's free today, and is fantastic, I'm nominating Frame Up by Eric Christopherson
So grab it now before the voting begins.

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16 Aug 2012, 06:21 PM | Post: #6

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The Scent of Lemon Leaves by Clara Sanchez
£1.49
Susanne brought this to our attention recently and I checked it out. The author is one of Spain's most popular traditionally-published writers and this English translation is extraordinarily cheap.
I've only just started reading it. The reviews are very positive, but be warned that some of those Amazon reviews give away too much of the plot for my liking.

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16 Aug 2012, 09:21 PM | Post: #7

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

Sounds very interesting. The cover put me off a bit, but discovered it's the same as the Spanish version on amazon.es.

Not got any suggestions at the moment but will think a bit. This could get a vote from me though.

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16 Aug 2012, 10:19 PM | Post: #8

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

(16 Aug 2012 09:21 PM)Notoriety Wrote: Sounds very interesting. The cover put me off a bit, but discovered it's the same as the Spanish version on amazon.es.

Not got any suggestions at the moment but will think a bit. This could get a vote from me though.

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Know just what you mean - if it hadn't been for Susanne's comments I wouldn't have given it a second glance.

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Susanne Reading I Woke Up This Morning by Stuart Ayris

17 Aug 2012, 07:08 AM | Post: #9

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

(16 Aug 2012 10:19 PM)B J Burton Wrote:
(16 Aug 2012 09:21 PM)Notoriety Wrote: Sounds very interesting. The cover put me off a bit, but discovered it's the same as the Spanish version on amazon.es.

Not got any suggestions at the moment but will think a bit. This could get a vote from me though.

Tony

Know just what you mean - if it hadn't been for Susanne's comments I wouldn't have given it a second glance.

I agree, the cover looks very romantic/slushy, - ignore it!

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17 Aug 2012, 10:12 AM | Post: #10

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RE: Bookclub: Suggestions for book to read during September

I think with the Olympics we have all slowed down our reading for a bit. Susanne has already suggested the one I like the sound of this month, and the other one I fancied is on the list as well now. Smile

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