Books

[sequeena]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

 

[lindseymw]

Sequeena, try 'The Rats' trilogy by James Herbert. I've read Domain, which is the 3rd one (didn't realise it was in a trilogy at the time), it was brilliant.

 

[sequeena]

Sequeena, try 'The Rats' trilogy by James Herbert. I've read Domain, which is the 3rd one (didn't realise it was in a trilogy at the time), it was brilliant.

I've read most of his books but not that trilogy so thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Aurora_xox]

I've not long finished The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. Absolutely amazing read, but then I'm kinda biased she's my favorite author. And I'm just about to start The Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling.

 

[louandivy]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

World War Z is sooooo good but be prepared to feel enraged when you see the trailer for the upcoming film because they have destroyed it! Also if you ever want apocalypse recommendations let me know because I have a slightly embarrassing apocalypse fiction obsession

 

[sequeena]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

World War Z is sooooo good but be prepared to feel enraged when you see the trailer for the upcoming film because they have destroyed it! Also if you ever want apocalypse recommendations let me know because I have a slightly embarrassing apocalypse fiction obsession

I have seen part of the trailer but at the time hasn't read the book. I'll watch it again once I'm done

I'd love recommendations! The book that started it for me was called children of the dust. I can't remember who it was by but it was amazing.

 

[Siyren]

actually got some reading done on the train today! this is one happy me!!

 

[mummylove]

I am going spain on 12th and i was gonna take my kindle to read on plane but decided against it as i dont want to lose it

 

[louandivy]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

World War Z is sooooo good but be prepared to feel enraged when you see the trailer for the upcoming film because they have destroyed it! Also if you ever want apocalypse recommendations let me know because I have a slightly embarrassing apocalypse fiction obsession

I have seen part of the trailer but at the time hasn't read the book. I'll watch it again once I'm done

I'd love recommendations! The book that started it for me was called children of the dust. I can't remember who it was by but it was amazing.

Ohhhhh what is it about? I've never heard of it!

Do you prefer modern fiction? I tend to read sci fi from the 50s but two modern apocalyptic stories which spring to mind immediately are the stand by Stephen king and the passage by Justin Cronin...both are really long but amazing!

 

[sequeena]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

World War Z is sooooo good but be prepared to feel enraged when you see the trailer for the upcoming film because they have destroyed it! Also if you ever want apocalypse recommendations let me know because I have a slightly embarrassing apocalypse fiction obsession

I have seen part of the trailer but at the time hasn't read the book. I'll watch it again once I'm done

I'd love recommendations! The book that started it for me was called children of the dust. I can't remember who it was by but it was amazing.

Ohhhhh what is it about? I've never heard of it!

Do you prefer modern fiction? I tend to read sci fi from the 50s but two modern apocalyptic stories which spring to mind immediately are the stand by Stephen king and the passage by Justin Cronin...both are really long but amazing!

I am willing to give anything a go!

Children of the dust is by Louise Lawrence (thanks google!). We read it in English class when I was about 13 and it's stuck with me since! It's an apocalyptic/post apocalyptic book and has 3 different stories from what I remember (different view points/times) that all overlap with each other.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Dust-Definitions-Louise-Lawrence/dp/0099433427

This is the synopsis;

Spoiler

Everyone thought, when the alarm bell rang, that it was just another fire practice. But the first bombs had fallen on Hamburg and Leningrad, the headmaster said, and a full-scale nuclear attack was imminent... It's a real-life nightmare. Sarah and her family have to stay cooped up in the tightly-sealed kitchen for days on end, dreading the inevitable radioactive fall-out and the subsequent slow, torturous death, which seems almost preferable to surviving in a grey, dead world, choked by dust. But then, from out of the dust and the ruins and the desolation, comes new life, a new future, and a whole brave new world...

 

[mummylove]

Finally finished gone girl gonna start another book later

 

[Scoobys mummy]

Just finished the misremembered man by Christina McKenna. Very good and a real twist to it. Currently reading free country. It's about two men who want to cycle lands end to John o groats but without spending any money! They start off in boxer shorts and have to scrounge/do jobs etc to acquire everything else!

 

[starangel27]

ive just finished gone girl i didnt make much of it to be honest i didnt feel like i was attached to anyone in the book if that makes sense.

 

[MrsEngland]

I thought bared to you and reflected in you were better than 50 shades I can't wait for the new one to come out in june!

I've just finished reading michael connelly fifth witness and loved that.

 

[mummylove]

ive just finished gone girl i didnt make much of it to be honest i didnt feel like i was attached to anyone in the book if that makes sense.

I did like it but wasnt the best book ive read. I rated it 4 stars

 

[louandivy]

It was my birthday yesterday and I got Ash by James Herbert (love horror) and The Hunger Games trilogy I also had an e reader so downloaded World War Z (llove zombie/apocalypse books too).

World War Z is sooooo good but be prepared to feel enraged when you see the trailer for the upcoming film because they have destroyed it! Also if you ever want apocalypse recommendations let me know because I have a slightly embarrassing apocalypse fiction obsession

I have seen part of the trailer but at the time hasn't read the book. I'll watch it again once I'm done

I'd love recommendations! The book that started it for me was called children of the dust. I can't remember who it was by but it was amazing.

Ohhhhh what is it about? I've never heard of it!

Do you prefer modern fiction? I tend to read sci fi from the 50s but two modern apocalyptic stories which spring to mind immediately are the stand by Stephen king and the passage by Justin Cronin...both are really long but amazing!

I am willing to give anything a go!

Children of the dust is by Louise Lawrence (thanks google!). We read it in English class when I was about 13 and it's stuck with me since! It's an apocalyptic/post apocalyptic book and has 3 different stories from what I remember (different view points/times) that all overlap with each other.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Dust-Definitions-Louise-Lawrence/dp/0099433427

This is the synopsis;

Spoiler

Everyone thought, when the alarm bell rang, that it was just another fire practice. But the first bombs had fallen on Hamburg and Leningrad, the headmaster said, and a full-scale nuclear attack was imminent... It's a real-life nightmare. Sarah and her family have to stay cooped up in the tightly-sealed kitchen for days on end, dreading the inevitable radioactive fall-out and the subsequent slow, torturous death, which seems almost preferable to surviving in a grey, dead world, choked by dust. But then, from out of the dust and the ruins and the desolation, comes new life, a new future, and a whole brave new world...

I AM SO READING THIS, it has every feature that makes up my perfect novel

John Wyndham is one of the best apocaylptic novelists IMO, The Day of the Triffids, The Chrysalids and the Kraken Wakes are all def worth reading. Also, its short and some of the stuff is a bit questionable and obviously written in the 50s (like the rampant sexism ) but The Death of Grass is a short but amazingly well written novel. I have loads to recommend but don't want to ramble

 

[sequeena]

I didn't realise the day of the triffids was a book! I'm so downloading that!

Keep recommending! I don't know why I read these as they freak me out but they're fascinating my OH plays the Fallout games and I love to watch him play but I can't play it myself and scream like a girl when a ghoul or a mutant attacks him

 

[Abigailly]

I have two series of books that are my standard 'I can't be arsed and want to read trash' books.

Julie James - Her Attorney/FBI series. They're very Mills and Boonesque but great obsessive romance Stories.

And Suzanne Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous series... Which are about the SEALS.

Neither of them you have to think too much about and are your typical 50 shades without the repetitive sex chapters.

I think my favorite book at the minute, which I've read a hundred times iver and still go back to is Caitlin Moran's 'How to be a Woman'. Just don't read it in public. It made me snort.

 

[mummylove]

I am reading the debt by Simon Kernick not really thinking much of it. Its a short story

 

[mummylove]

Finished The Debt lat night as i found it boring. Started reading Touch by Mark Sennen