show 12th Nov

This was a different format show, I came out of the studio and hit the streets to ask people what they liked to read.
First stop was the local library where Ann Gurr was in charge for the morning. Ann likes reading 'easy' read books such as Belva Plain, Maisie Moscoe and Catherine Cookson.
In the library choosing books was Mrs Hitchings, she had a Val McDermid in her hands. She likes murders/thrillers such as the Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Martina Cole.
As I was leaving Bob Seddon came in to return his Conn Igulden book. He likes historical novels, enjoyed reading Robert Harris's Pompeii(apologies as I said Richard on the recording), a book I have read and enjoyed - and he also enjoys reading books of the sea like Patrick O'Brian, Alexander Kent; I did mention Douglas Reeman but his books are modern naval action.
I moved on from the library to Bourdeaux's book shop on St Marys. Fortunately Sue Humphreys came in and couldn't wait to tell me about the Penny Vincenzi book she was reading, she loves it, can't wait to get back home to start reading it again (a sign of a good book!). She loves the way the author describes all the characters, life and situations they find themselves in. It is set in Britain in present time. As we looked along the shelves of books in Bourdeaux's, Sue picked out some of her other favourite authors like James Patterson, Wilbur Smith and also mentioned how funny 'Cathy Kelly' books are.
In the shop too was Veronica Maple who talked to me about the radio programme produced by Jeremy Vine - the best bedtime reads (were they voted for by parents or children age 3-7?), anyway top three were Paddington Bear, The Hungry Caterpiller and tops is The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, so good tips for xmas presents.
I managed to get a few words out of Janice Nightingale, who manages the shop, she hasn't got time to read presently but would reach for a historical novel if she did.
Fortunately, I also got chance to interview three schoolgirls, Phoebe Kirkby, Jessica Kirk and Amy Bagnall about their favourite books. They all had different favourites but one they all liked was Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.