June Book Club Poll

***SarahR*** · 26-05-2011, 01:49pm

Dr Spouse has suggested some great books for June, something for everyone! I can only put 10 books in a poll, so have picked a selection.

Kate Atkinson- Started Early, Took My Dog
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Started-Earl...6413559&sr=8-1

Andrea Levy- The Long Song
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Song-An...6413618&sr=1-1

Sebastian Barry- The Secret Scripture
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Scrip...6413664&sr=1-1

Sebastian Faulks- A Week In December
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Week-Decembe...6413706&sr=1-1

Susanna Clarke- Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell- this is long!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Week-Decembe...6413706&sr=1-1

Elizabeth Gaskell- Cranford
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cranford-Eli...6413817&sr=1-1

Edward Marston- The Railway Detective
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Railway-Dete...6413856&sr=1-1

Warwick Cairns- In Praise of Savagery
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Praise-Savag...6413899&sr=1-1

Andrew Collins- Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heaven-Knows...6414020&sr=1-1

Sarah Waters- The Little Stranger
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Stran...6414069&sr=1-1

**DillyDally** · 26-05-2011, 01:56pm

Thanks for doing this, Sarah. I voted for the Kate Atkinson, as I've just finished it!

***SarahR*** · 26-05-2011, 01:59pm

It's a tough decision this month! I have gone with The Long Song as I've been waiting to read it for ages, but there are about 6 on here sitting on my bookshelf, so I'll be happy with most of them.

**Dr Spouse** · 26-05-2011, 02:09pm

I voted for The Little Stranger - was going to go for Jonathan Strange but I didn't realise it was ultra long (I have it on Kindle). I really shouldn't buy any new books (unless the Damsels make me do it!)

**Dr Spouse** · 26-05-2011, 02:16pm

PS for the Kindle-rs, I think they are all available from the Amazon UK Kindle store except Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now but that's really cheap second hand.

**fifitrix** · 26-05-2011, 05:59pm

Oooh good suggestions Dr S

And impressive poll SarahR

I've voted for Cranford as I bought it for £1 the other day on my Kindle and did not watch it on the telly. I loved Wives and Daughters so I think I will like it.

I've read Jonathan Strange and Started Early; they are both good. I'm a bit behind on reading as I am half way through the Surgeon of Crowthorne but I also have my IRL book group book which is a struggle and am trying to find one for next time as it's my choice next

I will do my best though

**Dr Spouse** · 26-05-2011, 07:47pm

Nick one of ours Fifi!

***SarahR*** · 26-05-2011, 07:52pm

Originally Posted by Dr Spouse

Nick one of ours Fifi!

Yes!

I fear we are going to end up with one vote for each book here though; the perils of a gigantic poll! Still, there are a few days to run, maybe we will get an outright winner in time.

**fifitrix** · 26-05-2011, 10:44pm

Originally Posted by Dr Spouse

Nick one of ours Fifi!

I did think of this

The ones we have had so far are all relatively new and a bit "thought provoking" - although the next one after me has chosen hers and it is One Day (which I read ages ago and then gave away

) My own choices would be something like Louis de Bernieres or Gabriel Garcia de Marques but I think no one would turn up to the meeting

I am a bit interested in the Andrea Levy one which I think might go down well

I have three days at home alone next week as OH is away and J is galivanting with the grand-rents so will buckle down and do a lot of reading

***SarahR*** · 27-05-2011, 08:33pm

Fifi, if you need another copy of One Day, pm me your details and I will post mine to you when I am finished. I can't imagine I will want to re-read it in years to come!