Quick reads
| "Quick Reads are fast-paced, bite-sized books by bestselling writers and celebrities for adults who have lost or never had the reading habit, or avid readers wanting a short, fast read". |
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Quick reads are for everyone. You can read more about the range and publishing programme here
This series is ideal for starting reading groups or just sharing a book with friends and having a chat about it.
Most reading group members enjoy talking about the titles and the topics raised. Lively discussions and range of views about some of the titles are reflected in the following extracts from recent reviews...
The Sun book of short stories
"I enjoyed "A Living" because it made me think of when I was a teenager. I could relate to the story - but I didn't like the end" By Gavin
The "Ball games" story had me thinking of loads of things that happen in today's way of living. I was expecting a different ending and had to read it over again. It was a very good and sad ending" By Cynthia
"I thought some of the stories were good...Ball games " was sad at the end" By Jane
"Murder in Catcher's Wood has a really good twist" By Sam
"I thought this was a very good read, the individual stories were very well put together. ..all were set out well with beginnings that got your interest and some endings that were a surprise. I would like to write like this" By Shan
"Something to suit everyone...stories gripped me as I read, although they were only a few pages long" By Kellie
"The stories were good" By Louise
"Enjoyed book very much. Never read short stories before and it was great to finish a story in one go!" Anonymous
Naturally enough not every reader agreed with the last reviewer and some just didn't like the book at all:
"Not an enjoyable read" Anonymous
"Enjoyed the fact that they were short, but found the three stories I read very depressing" Anonymous
"Even though I couldn't put the book down, I was quite disappointed" By Rebecca
A librarian's view of the different reactions? We are all different so it is quite OK to disagree about almost any book!
Survive the worst and aim for the best by Kerry Katona
"I enjoyed reading her book. I tells you about her life and that there is always someone worse of than you! By Sharlene
"No matter what life brings try, if you can, to face it head on. No matter what sex, race, religion or where you're from, everyone gets their problems, but aim for the best. As they say, "Yesterday is history"" By an anonymous reviewer
"It also showed me that only you can help yourself, no one else and that you need to be proud of who you are despite what everyone else may say. This book showed me that things look different tomorrow and never to judge others without knowing the full story first" By Nicola
One anonymous reviewer was prophetic:
"Kerry has achieved so much, but I think she has a long way to go"
We are currently starting some "Quick read" groups within local Family Programmes based at the Cwm Golau Integrated Children's Centre and other similar situations
Contact us if you and your friends or colleagues would like a quick read
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