Shell, it's books that go backwards and forwards in time that tend to confuse me as much as the character list. I really enjoy Kate Atkinson's books, but she does this a lot, and so I find it can take a while to get into them. June _____ From: ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shell Sent: 03 July 2013 07:40 To: ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ebooktalk] Starting a new book. I'm exactly the same June. I hate starting a new book and sometimes have to push myself to get started. I hate that very beginning part when I don't know any of the characters or places and can't wait till I get to the point when I pick it up knowing who's who. I think that's why I can't get along with short stories, because I just reach that point when it's all over and I have to start again. I think that's why I like to read series of books, because it's not as daunting at the beginning. I'm particularly nervous when it's a new author. Shell. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Tar Barrels" <tar.barrels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:17 PM To: <ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: Pele's Desert Island Discs > Thanks Pele, that would be great. I don't remember it at all. And I'm not > sure when I'll get round to reading it, but if it's on the Kindle I stand a > good chance of getting to it sooner rather than later. > Does anyone else share my apprehension when starting a new book? I suppose > it's not strictly apprehension, but I can't think how else to describe it. > June > > -----Original Message----- > From: ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > On Behalf Of Pele West > Sent: 02 July 2013 11:26 > To: ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [ebooktalk] Pele's Desert Island Discs > > Hi Everyone > > I sent this message last night but it came back undelivered. So I am trying > again. > > Hi June > > We read "The Cone Gatherers" on this list when it was first set up. > > I can send you a .txt copy if you like. > > Pele > -- > Pele West <pele.west@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3204/5954 - Release Date: 07/01/13 > > > _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3204/5957 - Release Date: 07/02/13