Member: crispychez

Hi Cheryl, thanks for the challenge. I can't believe I've never got round to reading this so I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Tess
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posted by Teresa40 at 3:49 am (EST) on Nov 19, 2009

Hi Cheryl,

For the 2010 reading challenge please would you read 'The Old Curiosity Shop' by Charles Dickens. I'm a huge fan of Dickens and really enjoyed TOCS when I read it a few years ago. Hope that's ok.

Tess
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posted by Teresa40 at 4:53 am (EST) on Nov 17, 2009

Thanks - Librarything thinks I'll love it and so I'll look forward to it.

ailie x

posted by silvercowrie at 1:10 pm (EST) on Nov 13, 2009

Hi Cheryl,

I'd like you to read Blue Poppies by Jonathan Falla. I might try to read it with you as I have it too.

ailie x

posted by silvercowrie at 12:56 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

OOOPS sorry Quarantine has already been chosen by sam, could you chose another? liz x

posted by seanat at 12:16 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009

Hi Cheryl
Would like to challenge you to read Widow Of The South by Roger Hicks...I love the cover!!
Liz x

posted by seanat at 12:12 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009

Hi Cheryl. No, there is no specific tag - just as long as it's not got a star rating, and it's not tagged RC09 or RC10.
Cheers, Will.

posted by Willoyd at 1:27 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2009

Hi Cheryl, thanks for the challenge. I would like you to read Middlemarch by George Eliot.

posted by BethanyG at 10:35 am (EST) on Nov 8, 2009

Hi Crispy

Thanks for your challenge I'm really looking forward to it. My challenge to you is Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult. I bought this a few days ago from a charity shop and read the first chapter so will try and read it along with you.

Val x

posted by valeriejt at 6:46 am (EST) on Nov 8, 2009

Hello,
My challenge to you for 2010 is: A Time to Kill by John Grisham I thought it was just great!
Louise x

posted by louiseog at 1:49 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Thanks for the prompt Cheryl, a book I challenged someone to read this year and haven't quite got round to it!! I have heard good things about it, love Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 1:02 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Hi Cheryl

For the challenge can you read Burning Bright by Tracey Chevalier. If this needs to be changed because you still need to update your account, I'm sure you will let me know. Enjoy!

Thanks

Caroline xx

posted by CarolineCC at 8:32 am (EST) on Nov 7, 2009

Hi Cheryl

I'd like to challenge you with one of my favourite novels: Bleak House by (surprise, surprise!) Charles Dickens. I hope you enjoy it too.

posted by Willoyd at 3:58 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Thanks for the challenge - I know Nic really loved this book, and other people have said how good it is. Looking forward to it!
xx

posted by Book_Junkie at 3:10 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Thanks for your challenge, Cheryl. I think it will take me a whole month to read it! LOL. It has some great reviews. Vanessa

posted by VanessaCW at 2:41 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Cheryl, thank you for your challenge. I am so glad someone picked that book. Louise gave it to me ... oh it must be more than 2 years ago ... and I have been feeling guilty about not reading it!

posted by hashford at 2:12 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Crispy, I would like to challenge you to read Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory. It's on my TBR pile and I'll be interested to learn what you make of it. Vanessa

posted by VanessaCW at 12:13 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Crispy,

For the 2010 challenge, I have picked The Observations by Jane Harris, for you to read. This is also on my tbr, so I will try and read it as well.

I hope you enjoy it!
Ruth
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posted by Book_Junkie at 5:14 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hiya, for your 2010 reading challenge could you read 'Firemaster's Mistress' by Christie Dickason, Sam :)

posted by SmithSJ01 at 1:46 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hi Crispy, for the 2010 reading challenge I have chosen The River by Tricia Wastvedt for you to read. I have the book and it's been on the TBR pile for ages. I pulled it out a few months ago to read, but haven't got to it yet. When I do it will be nice if somebody else has read it. Hope you enjoy it.

Nicola

posted by nicx27 at 5:18 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi Cheryl, I would like to challenge you to read When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro; I will try and read it with you. Love Helen.

posted by hashford at 5:14 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi Cheryl, I'd like to challenge you to read 'The Conjuror's Bird' by Martin Davies and will try to read it too, love Shona
PS If this is not ok when you have sorted let me know!

posted by arkgirl1 at 3:11 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi,

Saw you liked Trainspotting, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reading my new novel and posting your comments here (as well as on a few other book-related sites). Thought you might like my novel since it's also about a group of disturbed kids and a bit dark. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 11:07 am (EST) on Apr 7, 2009

Hi Crispy, for your challenge I would like you to read The Secret River by Kate Grenville.

posted by BethanyG at 3:43 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2009

Hi Crispy,

I challenge you to read Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. I loved this book so I hope you do too!
Becky x

posted by Becky1234 at 12:09 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2009

Hi Cheryl, I would like to challenge you to read Nineteen minutes by jodi Picoult. I have read a few of her books and was suprised that I enjoyed them so much - they are very thought provoking and make you see many sides of 1 story. Enjoy!
Michelle

posted by rosie_m at 2:46 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2009

Thanks for the challenge, Cheryl. I would like to challenge you to read Fanny Hill by John Cleland. Hope you enjoy it. Caroline xx

posted by CarolineCC at 7:20 am (EST) on Dec 31, 2008

Brilliant! Thank you

posted by louiseog at 9:37 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

Thanks for the challenge, unfortunately it is such a great choice that you are the second person to challenge me, sorry!
Louise x

posted by louiseog at 8:12 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

Hiya Crispy,

Thanks for your challenge - sorry that I thought you hadn't challenged me. I hadn't looked below Liz's comment - doh! Anyway, I am really looking forward to reading The Night Watch - thank you:)
Ruth
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posted by Book_Junkie at 7:31 pm (EST) on Dec 29, 2008

Hi Crispy, I'd like to challenge you to read 'Liars and Saints' by Maile Meloy - thanks for your challenge for me, love Shona x

posted by arkgirl1 at 5:59 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

hi cheryl
thanks alot!
it's a massive book!!!eeek
liz xxxx

posted by seanat at 4:34 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

Thanks Cheryl. Yes, I think I've picked up the reason why. I was browsing through some of his other work just before Christmas, which both grabbed me and reminded me I hadn't got started on this one yet, so that looks a great challenge! I'm holding off on buying any more until I've finished this.

posted by Willoyd at 12:38 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008

Ah. Have just read your post properly. Would you prefer me to chose one pf your "turkey" books?. In which case, I chose "The Resurrectionist" by James Bradley - it is one of the R&J books from last year, that I have been meaning to read!

posted by hashford at 6:44 pm (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Hi Crispy. Thank you for your challenge. I am glad someone challenged me to read a Daphne du Maurier, as I enjoyed this year's so much.

I would like to challenge you to read The Harmony Silk Factory by Tash Aw,

love Helen

posted by hashford at 6:20 pm (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Hi Crispy
I hope I've got this right - have gone for one of your 'turkey's, which seems appropriate given that it's his 200th birth anniversary this coming year, and 150th anniversary of the book itself: On the Origin of the Species. It's also on my TBR pile, so I'm planning to give it a go too.

Hope that's OK.

Will.

posted by Willoyd at 5:28 pm (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

How about The Rose of Sebastapol? Hope this ok.

posted by Saluk at 11:47 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Hi Crispy, thank for your challenge! My 2009 challenge for you is Possession by A S Byatt, a book also on my TBR pile. Hope you enjoy it. Vx

posted by VanessaCW at 8:09 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Many thanks for the challenge Crispy - I will look forward to reading it :) My challenge to you is The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant. Hope that is ok. Saluk

posted by Saluk at 3:20 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Hi Crispy

My challenge to you for 2009 is to read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I'm going to try and read as many Dickens' novels as I can next year (in the order they were published if possible!), so will be reading it at some point too. Hope this is okay!

Michaela
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posted by Fluffyblue at 2:24 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2008

Crispy, for your 2009 challenge I would like you to read White Oleander by Janet Fitch. I may join you with this one too. Hope you like it.

ailie x

posted by silvercowrie at 4:32 pm (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Hi Crispy

Thanks for your friend invitation and great to hear that you are joining in the 2009 book challenge. My challenge to you is Excellent Women by Barbara Pym. I've got this book as well and will try to read it with you.

val x

posted by valeriejt at 3:39 pm (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Hi Cheryl,

Anything that has not been rated is unread and therefore you can choose for me. Hope that's ok.

Tess
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posted by Teresa40 at 11:06 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

crispy

Nicx 27 has chosen that one for me Look at some of my 08n challenges i didn't get through all of them! if that helps!

BL

posted by BusyLizzy at 8:50 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Crispy,

can you find another book someone else has already chosen snobs for me to read

Thanks

Liz

posted by BusyLizzy at 8:22 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Hi Crispy,

For the Reading Challenge 2009 please would you read PARADISE LOST by JOHN MILTON. I have it on my tbr pile and will join you in reading it. Hope that's OK and Merry Christmas.

Tess
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posted by Teresa40 at 4:32 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Hiya Cheryl, thanks for my challenge. I watched the film when I first started teaching A Level but because it didn't appear on the syllabus, I never read it :)

Your challenge from me is one that I have (I'm also trying to doubley reduce my tbr pile lol) and it's 'The Apothecary's House'. Hope you/we enjoy it.

Sam xx

posted by SmithSJ01 at 3:50 am (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Hi Crispy, my challenge to you for 2009 is Dracula by Bram Stoker. I have it too, so will read it with you.

Nicola x

posted by nicx27 at 7:15 pm (EST) on Dec 25, 2008

My challenge is World Without End Ken Follett because its in Turkey and I liked it! Take care

posted by louiseog at 6:07 pm (EST) on Dec 25, 2008

Hi Crispy,

For the 2009 challenge, I have picked Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, for you to read. I have it on my tbr as well, so I will also try to read it.

Hope you enjoy it,
Ruth
xx

posted by Book_Junkie at 5:16 pm (EST) on Dec 25, 2008

Hi Crispy
I'd like to challenge you to read The Serpent in the Garden by Janet Gleeson, I've had this on tbr maybe as long as you, maybe you can inspire me to pick it up, liz x

posted by seanat at 7:15 am (EST) on Dec 10, 2008

I see you and Becky are nr the top on my similar books list, have overtaken Sam and Saruk for the lead!

Putting 28 books (books I've read)up per day and the winner changes each time!

posted by DubaiReader at 4:40 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2008

Hi Chez,

I challenge you to read In the Courtesy of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant because I love reading about 18th-century courtesans and women in general and would love to hear what you think.

Vicky

posted by vick_stitch at 5:16 am (EST) on Jun 9, 2008

Thanks for that. I picked mine up in a charity shop too! I'll look forward to reading it and discussing it with you.

posted by silvercowrie at 7:49 am (EST) on Apr 15, 2008

hi Crispy,

I'm challenging you to read Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders by Gyles Brandreth. I haven't read it, but it sounds good. I hope you enjoy it.

posted by silvercowrie at 8:40 am (EST) on Apr 11, 2008

Thank you, sorry to be a pain!!

posted by louiseog at 11:49 am (EST) on Apr 9, 2008

Great choice, Vanessa has already challenged me, tags are a bit mad!! If it has stars I've read it! reading Challenge 08 would be a good list to choose from
Sorry to be a pain, I could read BT twice!

posted by louiseog at 1:31 pm (EST) on Apr 8, 2008

No worries at all!

posted by louiseog at 2:14 pm (EST) on Apr 7, 2008

Hi Crispy

I challenge you to read The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. It was on my top 10 last year. Hope you enjoy it.

posted by VanessaCW at 9:33 am (EST) on Apr 7, 2008

Don't forget to challenge me!?!

posted by louiseog at 7:38 am (EST) on Apr 5, 2008

Hi Crispy, I challenge you to read The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt. It's one I have on my TBR and haven't got around to, so would love to know what you think of it. Hope the choice is ok.

posted by wendywoo at 10:47 am (EST) on Apr 4, 2008

Thanks Crispy, have been meaning to read this for ages. I will now go and check out your library and pick for you.

posted by wendywoo at 10:36 am (EST) on Apr 4, 2008

Crispy, I couldn't resist asking you to read this - Perrault's Fairy Tales Folio Society Edition Illustrated By Edmund Dulac Charles Perrault - and can I say how jealous I am that you have a copy of this book? ;-)

posted by kehs at 8:27 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Sorry, forgot I still had to challenge you. I challenge you to read The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. Helen

posted by hashford at 5:56 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hello Crispy, thank you very much for choosing Miss Garnett's Angel for me. I enjoyed the Salley Vickers book we read towards the end of last year, and have been meaning to read another, so you've made a great choice. Helen

posted by hashford at 5:31 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

hi Crispy have accepted your friend request, my challenge for you is Cider House Rules by John Irving

posted by louiseog at 3:55 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hi Crispy, my challenge for you is The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. Hope you enjoy it.

posted by BethanyG at 1:59 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Thanks Crispy, great choice. I shall now go and chose one for you.

posted by BethanyG at 1:54 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Thanks Cheryl, I have just read the Partisan's Daughter and thought it was great - so will devour Bird Without Wings

posted by Saluk at 1:48 pm (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

This is a great choice, Cheryl, thankyou. I've been meaning to read it for some time.

Tess

posted by Teresa40 at 9:29 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

this is fine. thank you

posted by nixy1 at 7:34 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

I obviously typed to fast and meant prompted!!!

posted by arkgirl1 at 6:54 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

As Ruth has requested you to read my favourite book ever I have had to look again and I'd like you to read Tracy Chevalier's The Virgin Blue ... one I have on my shelf but wanted to be propmted to read!
Thanks for the choice of Chloe - looks fun

posted by arkgirl1 at 6:54 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hi Chez. I would like you to read for the 2008 Challenge
Forest of Pygmies - Isabel Allende

Hope this is ok & not already been choosen
Nixy

posted by nixy1 at 5:14 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hi Chez, for the 2008 Reading Challenge, please would you read 'Suite Francaise' by Irene Nemirovsky. Hope that's OK.

Tess

posted by Teresa40 at 3:50 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

HIya Cheryl,

Looking forward to reading The Other Boleyn Girl - thank you! It may well be one of the next few I read!

posted by Book_Junkie at 2:27 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hiya, will you read 'Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree' for your 2008 Reading Challenge?

http://www.librarything.com/work/182908/...

posted by SmithSJ01 at 12:29 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hello Crispy, your link works and I have accepted your friendship invitation. Will choose a book for you in the next few days (when I have more time). Helen

posted by hashford at 6:08 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

Hiya,

For the reading challenge, I have picked Persuasion by Jane Austen for you - hope that's okay. I picked it because it is my favourite Austen book, and I would love to hear what you think of it.

Ruth

posted by Book_Junkie at 4:57 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

Crispy, I challenge you to read 'All Quiet on the Western Front' - hope that is ok!

posted by Saluk at 4:53 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

Hi Crispy,

I challenge you to read Rebecca's tale by Sally Beaumann- I really loved this book(and other books by her) I hope you enjoy it!

posted by Becky1234 at 4:43 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

Crispychez,

We choose books for you to read from your library. You then go into our library choose a book and let us know via the comments which book it is.

so I choose for you The Seven year itch by Emlyn Rees i hope that's ok

BL

posted by BusyLizzy at 4:39 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2008