Becoming Jane Austen

Hello my book worms

I have a terrible confession to make. At least I am honest enough to admit that I did not finish this book. I tried and tried but did not manage to get more than half way through.

It was interesting in parts, how they lived and passed children around among friends and family depending on how wealthy they were... but the family connections just went on and on and on.



To go with that we had a terrible meal at The Bull in Rolvenden. Having heard good reports of the food and Kath recently had been and had a great meal we thought we would be rash and change our usual Tuesday night to a Wednesday so we could try out the food/ atmosphere etc. Shall I bother to put a link in here - no probably not.



Not good. Our meal - we all chose the cod - too about an hour to arrive and the fish was not cooked. It was taken back and returned - newly cooked fish - after what seemed an inordiante amount of time especially as there were only six other people eating and we had had chips in the meantime so were not feeling terribly hungry. It was ok but service poor. Sarah will tell you about the waiter I am sure.

But otherwise a good evening with good friends.

Kate

Perfume

Hello

My choice this month. Perfume by Patrick Suskind.



I really enjoyed this book even the gory bits. An unusual story about a murderer who is driven by the perfum of people.

We ate at the Ewe and Lamb, Rolvenden Layne.



Lovely pub and good main courses. I had steak and it was very tasty. Unfortunately the puddings were a bit of a disappointment. Kath and I ordered Tart Tatin - I think this is normally made with apples - ours arrived topped with pineapple which would have been ok if they had not sprinkled it liberally with chilli (including the seeds) and the pastry was cold in the middle and soggy. The free coffee/tea was ok and the chocolates that came with it lovely.



Happy reading

Kate

My Sister's Keeper

Hello Book People

We all loved this book. Choosen by Kath - very good choice too.

Highly recommened by us all.

I think it is the best out of all the ones we have read - so far. Made me laugh and cry - mostly cry. There is a teenage boy Jesse who was my favourite character and so well written. A joy to read.



We went to The George in Cranbrook. My choice and rather expensive. Sorry girls.



But the puddings were good.



They really were



Happy reading

Kate

My Best Friend's Girl

My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson



Chosen by Pippa.

Not one of the best we have read. Not Pippa's fault the book shop recommended it!

We ate at The Mill in Northiam. Very good food.

Kate

The Colour

The Colour by Rose Tremain



Chosen by Sarah.

We all thought this was a great book.



We ate at Cafe Uno in Tenterden. Pippa had money off vouchers.

Kate

Peacocks Dancing

Peacocks Dancing by Sharon Maas




Chosen by Kate. Rather a long book and a bit unbelievable in places but otherwise a good read.

We ate at The Queens Inn at Hawkhurst.

Kate

The Accidental

The Accidental by Ali Smith



We have lost Debora at this point. Just as she is busy. Hopefully she will return at a future date.

I was not so keen on this book. As I was ill and couldn't make this meeting at The King William I don't know what the others thought. They can update with comments.

How could they have a meeting without me!!!

Kate