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[Aussie21]

Because I'm such a fan of the movies, I decided to read Jurassic Park, and it's sequel, The Lost World by Michael Crichton. And I must say, I wasn't disappointed. I'm about 3/4 of the way through TLW, so I should be done with it by the end of the week.

The second one isn't as exciting as the first, though it's still written in a style that I can enjoy. Quite good.

And congrats to me on my 100th post.

Edited by Aussie21, 10 April 2005 - 03:34 PM.

[Qwerty]

Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie

[Simon]

Autobiography of David Attenborough - excellent.

[Roebuck]

Just finished ''The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon'' An young emerge from Prague arrives in New York in the early days of WW II and becomes a comic book artist. I wouldn

[Tanger]

I'm currently reading Brokenclaw, but as I said in the other thread, I'm really not liking it.

So, I now have a choice out of these:

From Russia With Love
Dr. No
Thunderball
Pocket Essentials: Quentin Tarantino
Pocket Essentials: John Carpenter

[Jim]

Suetonius De vita Caesarum

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[Blofeld's Cat]

A Smiths Crisps Salt & Vinegar potatoe chip packet.

[spynovelfan]

Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie

What did you think of ENDLESS NIGHT?

[Harmsway]

I read the Episode III novelization. Ep. III is shaping up nicely, at least from the perspective of plot construction. Listening to it with the Episode III soundtrack really is making me start to believe in the series (John William's score is brilliant...).

[Qwerty]

Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie

What did you think of ENDLESS NIGHT?

Loved it. One of her best I think.

[Joyce Carrington]

I'm re-reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

*patiently waits for angry CBn crowd with torches and hayforks*

[spynovelfan]

Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie

What did you think of ENDLESS NIGHT?

Loved it. One of her best I think.

I'm with you there, Qwerty. One of my favourites, too.

[Qwerty]

Have you read many/all of her books?

[spynovelfan]

Have you read many/all of her books?

I read nearly all of them when I was younger. Between the ages of 10 and 13, I went on a total Christie kick. I think I reached the 70 mark, but I never have read the Westmacott stuff. I gave up before I got to the finish line, though, because they were starting to merge into one big mystery in my brain - and I'd discovered other writers, like Dennis Wheatley and Henry Cecil. That makes me sound 102, but our school library had some old books. I didn't read ENDLESS NIGHT until a few years ago, and then I saw the TV film made of it with Joss Ackland and read it again. Very good stuff: really chilling, and I didn't see the twist coming at all. Best Poirot has to be CURTAIN, though.

Edited by spynovelfan, 11 April 2005 - 07:55 PM.

[Bon-san]

Have you read many/all of her books?

I read nearly all of them when I was younger. Between the ages of 10 and 13, I went on a total Christie kick. I think I reached the 70 mark, but I never have read the Westmacott stuff. I gave up before I got to the finish line, though, because they were starting to merge into one big mystery in my brain - and I'd discovered other writers, like Dennis Wheatley and Henry Cecil. That makes me sound 102, but our school library had some old books. I didn't read ENDLESS NIGHT until a few years ago, and then I saw the TV film made of it with Joss Ackland and read it again. Very good stuff: really chilling, and I didn't see the twist coming at all. Best Poirot has to be CURTAIN, though.

Thanks for the heads up on Curtain and Endless Night. I've read 30 or 40 odd Christie books over the years, and I'm a big fan. But I've not read either of those yet, so they're moving to the top of the reading list.

[Qwerty]

Have you read many/all of her books?

I read nearly all of them when I was younger. Between the ages of 10 and 13, I went on a total Christie kick. I think I reached the 70 mark, but I never have read the Westmacott stuff. I gave up before I got to the finish line, though, because they were starting to merge into one big mystery in my brain - and I'd discovered other writers, like Dennis Wheatley and Henry Cecil. That makes me sound 102, but our school library had some old books. I didn't read ENDLESS NIGHT until a few years ago, and then I saw the TV film made of it with Joss Ackland and read it again. Very good stuff: really chilling, and I didn't see the twist coming at all. Best Poirot has to be CURTAIN, though.

Very, very cool! I'm trying to work my up to all of them as well. Saving the (I'm told) outstanding Sleeping Murder and Curtain for last as they close Miss Marple's and Poroit's series in the books.

[H.M.Servant]

I'm reading Brighton Rock by Graham Greene

I recommend it...and also the film with Richard Attenborough

[Qwerty]

Thanks for the heads up on Curtain and Endless Night.  I've read 30 or 40 odd Christie books over the years, and I'm a big fan.  But I've not read either of those yet, so they're moving to the top of the reading list.

Save Curtain until the very end is my advice.

[Blofeld's Cat]

I'm reading Brighton Rock by Graham Greene

I recommend it...and also the film with Richard Attenborough

How about John Barry's stage show? Did you get to see it HMS?

[Qwerty]

The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler

[Almadjian]

Re: Christie's books, I have always loved her Poirot books (I have all of the video releases as well). I really like her Tommy and Tuppence stories too.

As far as what I'm reading, I have always been a fan of short stories. Currently I am reading Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges. REALLY makes you think.

[Qwerty]

I really like her Tommy and Tuppence stories too.

Looking to soon start those. Trying to track down The Secret Adversary at the moment.

[Qwerty]

Towards Zero - Agatha Christie

[Simon]

Suetonius De vita Caesarum

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You do this on purpose, don't you?

[Johnboy007]

Soon to be reading A Midsummer's Night Dream and [/]SilverFin[/i]

Bit of a contrast in reading levels...

[spynovelfan]

NIGHTS ARE LONGEST THERE: SMERSH FROM THE INSIDE by 'A.I. Romanov'. I'm surprised this isn't better known.

[Skudor]

The Tower on the Rift by Ian Irvine (Fantasy). Not his best one - certainly no page turner. His more recent books are better (quadrology starting with Geomancer).

[Tanger]

I started reading Thunderball last night and it led me to an interesting film viewing choice...

[Ryder on the Storm]

I'm Reading The Disappearnce by Friedman.

[Qwerty]

Mrs. McGinty's Dead