Sam’s Comments (group member since Jan 18, 2011)

Sam’s comments from the Book lovers group.

Oh good lord no!!! I'm proud to say I've seen none of them and nor do I want to! I'm also ashamed to say I did read the books and they did my head in enough so I'm avoiding the films like the plague!

Chris wrote: "Karen - thanks for the recommendation, just downloaded Hauntings and Horrors.
Sam - Susan Hill is one of my favourite authors, Have you read , I think it's every..."

I haven't, I've read The Mist in the Mirror, which I loved. I'm keeping an eye out for her other works though (may have to hunt the Small Hand down)

Has anybody read The Woman in Black by Susan Hill? I noticed that there is a film version coming out soon and it reminded me how brilliant a story it is. As ghost stories go it's a classic, I loved it when I read it (in fact I loved it that much I bought my own copy since I had only borrowed it from the library).

Count me as another Gary Oldman Dracula fan, that version was superb and stuck with Stoker's original far more than many of the other supposed Dracula movies I've seen.

Although we are forgetting Dracula: Dead and Loving It with Leslie Neilsen, which is just so funny (it was on recently and I ended up watching it...twice)!

I'm currently reading The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, which I am rather enjoying, and Dracula by Bram Stoker, which I have read before but this edition has lots of lovely extras that my other one doesn't!

Shelli wrote: "Sam....I've got to finish A Clash of Kings first!!"

Well at least the always difficult decision about what to read next should be a bit easier then :-)

Shelli wrote: "I have Fevre Dream on my TBR!"

Well I hope you enjoy it Shelli, best set aside a day or two for it, I found I didn't want to put it down when I started it!

I'd recommend Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin, it's not a zombie story but a vampire one with a bit of twist to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself :-D

Earlier this year I read Tales of Terror from the Black Ship by Chris Priestley, which, although it's written for children, was very enjoyable and perfect for a ghoulish halloween night in.

I recently read The World Without Us by Alan Weisman which was very interesting. Admittedly it's looks at how the planet will cope if we suddenly disappear (rather well so it seems) but its another side to the whole apocalyptic genre that is often forgotten.

If you want a quick read, I would highly recommend Zombicorns by John Green, it is hysterical.

Or The Horribles by Nathaniel Lambert and Surviving the Fog by Stan Morris are also both rather good too

Recently found myself down the book aisle in the supermarket and somehow managed to buy the three Millennium Series books by Steig Larsson...well it was 3 for £5 so it's not completely my fault!

Can't believe how long it took to get your internet to hook up Jo, I'd be ranting on the phone to them everyday if that was me!

I don't actually mind moving too much but I've moved every year to year and half since 2005 jumping between various rental places. Been in my current place just over a year so maybe time to go again ;-) Only joking! I actually quite enjoy the packing and unpacking and working out where things are going and arranging and rearranging stuff. And I love the feeling when its all done and you feel that great sense of accomplishment. I think the biggest thing is to be organised, all my boxes get labelled and numbered and always make a note of what's in what box (especially the one with the kettle and mugs in!!!).

I'm reading The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck as well as working my way through the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, which I have to say is wasted on children.

I've just finished The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter after a friend of mine highly recommended her and she was right. If you like gothic style writing or prefer the more traditional fairy and folk tale stories I would highly recommend this book. Can't wait to hunt down some other Angela Carter books now...

I've been reading The Gates of Janus by Ian Brady and it is surprisingly coherent, despite his occasional foray into conspiracy theory and politician bashing. Looking forward to seeing what he says about each of the serial killers he has done a chapter on, it'll be insightful if nothing else.

Diane D. wrote: "Sam, with the one I'm reading. Moonlight Mile. I haven't read a mystery page turner in ages, and I'm really enjoying it."

That sounds good, will have to keep my eyes open for that one next time I'm out and about!

Shelli wrote: "Sam wrote: "I'm currently a good way through In the Woods by Tana French and I'm really enjoying out. I keep alternating between different solutions and each time I ..."

Have you started it yet? You'll have to let me know if it's any good, based on In The Woods I imagine it would be!

Jo wrote: "Oh I have. Probably over 200 of the things!!"

Should keep you going then! lol

I'm currently a good way through In the Woods by Tana French and I'm really enjoying out. I keep alternating between different solutions and each time I think I've got it sussed something happens to change my mind. Can't wait until I finish it so I can finally find out!

Hope you've got a good pile of books to keep you busy!!!

It does doesn't it! lol

I recently finished Watchmen and The Color Purple, btoh of which were superb reads and both lived up to their reputations, which makes a nice change :-D