Goodreads All Sorts discussion

Hi all, my name is Lisa. I've just turned 30. Love books but not read loads! I have just started blogging and now have found this lovely group on goodreads. Hope you are all well!
I am just off to bed so I will see you all tomorrow!
Happy reading!

Hi thank you! I like crime and chick lit, romance , fiction and I am just starting to get in YA! How about you? Xx

I just bought the selection as I've heard so many things and have the next one the elite. It's just finding the time to read everything! Lol xx

My review of The Trap by Kimberley Chambers

published - 2013
publisher - harper
ISBN - 978-0-00743503-6


I met the lovely Kimberley Chambers at a book signing in Waterstones in Romford. I am glad that I got this book signed and I am already looking forward to the next instalment of the Butler family!
Set in 1960's East End and the outskirts of London. I loved this setting as some of the places are really close to where I live, so it made the story even more real for me!
The Butler family are the main family in the book with Mum Queenie and her sons Vinny, Roy and Michael. Vinny thinks he is going to be as big as the Krays!
There is also the Walker family, who have just moved into Whitechapel buying a cafe. Mary and Donald are informed by someone who is known as "mad Freda" that the Butlers are a no good family and that they should do as they say and there won't be any trouble! Mary and Donald have two children, Nancy and Christopher. Christopher witnesses a Vinny murder someone outside of his snooker club and from there on in things go from bad to worse!
Anyone who gets in Vinny's way are dealt with or taken care of, even if they are connected some way to the family. He has no conscience! No respect for anyone, especially women! The only women he has time for is his mother Queenie and will do anything for her! Vinny's character is so convincing that I tweeted Kimberley that I wanted to smash Vinny's head in! She tweeted back saying "But, he loves his mum" which made me giggle.
It is so hard to choose my favourite character as they all bring something to the story. I love Vinny but hate him at the same time and I love his cousin Lenny as he is such a sweet innocent character in one crazy family!
I absolutely loved this book and Kimberley's writing made it flow really well. There was never a boring or slow part, there was always something happening or evil lurking around the corner!
I cannot think of any negatives at all. If anyone likes a crime and tough family read, you will love this! Please read it and let me know your thoughts!

5 stars x

Hey, guess what? This is my first visit to your little corner. So....

JELLY BEANS!


/throws some in the room and scampers away/
(said in best Jackalope voice)Fast as fast can be, can't catch me!

Hi Lisa. Excellent review!

Hello Lisa.... thought I would stop by and leave some hugs for you...

thanks all! hope you are all well!
I'm just off to decide what to read next! see you all in a bit, i will let you know what i end up picking from my tbr jar! :)

Right i have chosen 6 books from my jar!
1. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2. Spirited by Tony Stockwell
3. Stained by Ella James
4. At my mothers knee...and other low joints by Paul O'Grady
5. Outcast by Josephine Cox
6. The answer to your question by Paulette Alden

Has anyone read any of these and what did you think?

I am trying to get through my tbr pile, especially the ones i already have on my shelf at home. Wish me luck! :)

Lisa wrote: "Right i have chosen 6 books from my jar!
1. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2. Spirited by Tony Stockwell
3. Stained by Ella James
4. At my mothers knee...and other low joints by Paul O'Grady
5. Outca..."
Sending you luck.... they all sound good... I do like the #1 and #5... going to see if they are on my list..

I read "Dear John" it's a good book but I thought it was very predictable. But I feel like so are all of Nicholas sparks' books. But I think you will enjoy it very much, very touching story. Let me know what you think!

Cesar wrote: "I read "Dear John" it's a good book but I thought it was very predictable. But I feel like so are all of Nicholas sparks' books. But I think you will enjoy it very much, very touching story. Let me..."

hmmm it just moved up on my TBR list.. thanks Cesar

I will do thanks hun, I loved the film the notebook but dont think I will ever read it now! xx

Denisa/Lisa - you're very welcome. I wouldn't be able to read "The Notebook" either, the movie was so perfect!

Lisa wrote: "Right i have chosen 6 books from my jar!
1. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2. Spirited by Tony Stockwell
3. Stained by Ella James
4. At my mothers knee...and other low joints by Paul O'Grady
5. Outca..."

Have not read any of those, but good luck!! I actually made an individual challenge list based solely on the books i actually own..... it has been a real challenge NOT to get distracted (which i have). :O

i know someone has already mentioned anther book to read and im deciding whether to read it or not! lol xx