Where to order books from

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 09:31

Hi I am an avid reader or Martina Cole Books I have a selection but would like to be abale to order more, but I'm having difficulty in finding a book store in which to do this, even in the South.

Or if any Reader out there would like to swap any of Martina Cole books will be glad to do so. Thanks. Smithy

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 09:55

i have a few Martina Cole books, i'll have a look over weekend and then post the titles.

Got lots of James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell and Jonathon Kellerman if you are interested as well!

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 10:50

You could also try the bookshop at Five Finger Restaurant in Ozankoy or the Kyrenia Library behind the post office. The library costs 15ytl to join and you can take out as many books as you like at a time and keep them for as long as you want. Also there are lots of book stalls at the various markets, one supporting KAR at Pegasus on Fridays, Dawn at Carpenters on Fridays and no doubt a few at Chateau Lambousa on Saturdays.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 11:16

Hi Thanks for getting back to me, I have tried the Library behind the post office, will try the Five Fingers, I have a list of Martina Cole books that I'm looking to read, Goodnight Lady/The Runaway/The Graft/The Take/The Know/

The Business/The Jump/ Close and Two Women. The Rest of her books I have should you wish to read them, Thanks once again. Smithy

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 12:00

Smithy I am sure I have some of the titles you are looking for.

I am reading The Graft at the moment so it's yours as soon as I have finished! (unless you get a copy before!).

Nothing is forgotten is a little shop in Edremit, they have used books.

Another idea is to look in the hotels, they usually have a few left behind by holidaymakers, i've gotten some recent releases this way in the past!



Whilst we are on the subject, anyone got a copy of 7th Heaven by James Patterson I can borrow please???

izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 13:36

I just ordered a couple of books from Amazon.co.uk 10 days ago.



They arrived yesterday. I paid £15 shipping, but if I would have found the books here, the price of the books will be higher anyway...



I would not buy any electronics or similar together with the books, since the TRNC custom officers are checking more thoroughly these days.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:12

hello thanks for getting back to me, I would love to read the Graft when you have read it, I will try the little shop in Edremit thanks again for telling me about it. I have Faceless and Maura's game, if you would like to read them, I also have Dangerous Lady but in the heat the pages have come loose, but its all there, so let me know when you are ready to swap. Many thanks.

Smith

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:16

Hi Izzet, I would love to order from Amazon or e bay but at the moment I don't seem to receive any mail at all only Bills which always seem to get through. Do you have them delivered to your place or to a post box. i would willinging pay for postage etc. Thanks for the reply very kind of you.

Smithy

jackeen


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 222

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:51

Until I read down further in this thread I was going to suggest amazon, they dont only sell new books I have bought books which have come from america even with postage they are good value enjoy your reading

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 22:20

Hi Jackeen, you must be luckier than me for getting post, even family in the Uk send letters etc and I have yet to receive them. what chance have I of receiving books. only way through this, is to get them to deliver to friends, then wait for them to come over here, by then books will be out of fashion, ha but thanks for the reply. Smithy

izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 12:21

smithy, i get them delivered to my post box in lefkosa central post office.



you can sign up for a box in kyrenia or whereever you are. although sometimes they are all filled up, so you need to go the the office every week or so and insist :/

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 13:26

Thanks Izzet, will go down to the post office in Girne as its local and keep on until I get a post box, as you say pester them each week and maybe I will be lucky. Thanks again. Smithy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 14:11

Hi Izzet,

Do you think it would be possible for say a group of people to access one post office box. Obviousely friends or relatives for security purposes etc. Just a thought?

Sheila&Phil

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 12:04

Hi there as I'm quite a new member when you say you will post titles of any books you may have of Martina Cole will it be posted on this site under my heading or does it goes on as a new message. Smith

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 12:13

i wrote the titles i had down but keep forgetting to bring with me!

Tomorow i promise!!!

I didnt have as many as I though think i must have given some away already! Are there any other authors you like??

mysteron


Joined: 07/05/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 12:42

Smithy, If you are still having problems getting the books you require, email me and will keep an eye out for them and gladly bring them out when I come on September 11th (staying at Hotel Semparti) my emal is attached



r.swain86@ntlworld.com



best of luck



Mysteron (Ron)

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 13:17

Hi There

Don,t worry if and when you have time, I just keep looking at my notes but not sure if a reply would be still under my heading, as I know now, its easy for me to glance now and then, I also love Biography's but have gone mad on Martina's stories what an Author. I listed all the one's I have so if you want them just write back and their yours. Smithy

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
29/07/2008 13:22

Thankyou so much for the offer, its very kind of you, I have had a couple of replies so hopefully I might be able to get one or two, but I will e mail you if at all possible you could look out for them in the UK, we take it for granted when we live in the Uk when you can just pick up the phone or go on line and order what you want, especially places like Amazon/E bay where they are so cheap. and get them delived with no problem. Thanks again. I will note down your e mail and get back to you. Smithy

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 10:40

Smithy, this is unbelievable! i have the 2 titles you have already got! and The Graft, I had others but i think i took them to the Stumble Inn one time!

Can you get to Alsancak? I can let you have The Graft whenever you want.



I'm currently reading a stephen King and also Steven Gerrards Autobiography!

Will give anything a go as long as its not sloppy & slushy love story!

Used to read Danielle Steel, but one was so sad I had to stop reading it!!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 12:58

HI THERE

I WOULD LOVE TO READ THE GRAFT, YOU ARE WELCOME TO THE OTHER MARTINA COLE BOOKS, THEY ARE BY NO MEANS SLUSSY, SCARY SOMETIMES BUT LIKE ALL HER BOOKS GREAT. I KNOW ALSANCAK AS MY SON LIVES IN THE KANVANAH APTS. NEAR ATAKARA SUPERMARKET, SO WHENEVER YOUR AROUND JUST GIVE ME A BELL. OR POST A REPLY. 0533 871 9057 Sheila

Thanks a million. Smithy

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
03/08/2008 22:21

Hi There its Smithy if you have time I would love to read your copy of the Graft, and I would let you have the books I have read of Martina Cole, if and when you have time to meet up, Thanks again Smithy

norma jean



Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
03/08/2008 22:59

HI smithy, don't worry about not having enough books to read when you are out here, just post on here when you arrive and there is enough ex-pats with up to date books to keep you going. I love Martina cole as well, read them all.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/08/2008 07:12

Hi Norma Jean

Thankyou so much for getting back, I would love to read any books of Martina Cole's I have READ and still have them.

Dangerous Lady/Faces/Faceless/Maura's Game

**So Any Other** of her books I would be over the moon to read and return them.

I live here now, so thats why I'm finding it difficult to get them.

Once again many thanks. Smithy

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/08/2008 07:19

FORGOT TO SAY NORMA JEAN

THESE ARE THE TITLES ARE WOULD LOVE TO READ IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM.

GOODNIGHT LADY/THE RUNAWAY/THE GRAFT/THE TAKE/THE KNOW/ THE BUSINESS/THE JUMP/CLOSE/TWO WOMEN.

Your welcome to read the ones I have. Smithy from Girne

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
04/08/2008 07:53

Although I have had quite considerable problems with letters posted to me disappearing, the same is not true of parcels which have always arrived at Girne Post Office and a note informing me that they are awaiting collection left in my post box at our villa. I have received books, a new motor for our vacuum cleaner, vinyl records, a watch, CDs and quite a few other things.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 09:10

Hi Norma Jean

Her are the Martina Cole books I'm looking to read, any of them I would be grateful to borrow.

Goodnight Lady/The Runaway/The Graft/The TAke/The Know/The Business The Jump/Close & Two Women

Her others I have if you would like them. please get back to me as I can't sit out in this heat, and my books are my only comfort. Thanks

Smithy

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 09:13

HI as I did'nt hear from you I thought you might have forgotten about lending me your Martina Cole book the GRAFT, I would be grateful if you could meet me anytime at Alsancak, I live behind Astro Supermarket in Girne so its not far to come. many thanks. Smithy

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 10:20

Smithy

I have emailed you!

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 11:41

THANKS RECEIVED YOUR E MAIL AND REPLIED, MANY THANKS

SMITHY

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 22:40

HI RON

WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL SEMPARTI, I DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS, BUT I'M SURE I CAN FIND IT IF NOT I WILL ASK AROUND, BUT IFYOU TAKE MY MOB 0533 871 9057 You can just text to save your credits.

Sheila (Smithy)

mysteron


Joined: 07/05/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 15:26

Hiya Smithy, (Shiela),



the Hotel Sempati is in Lapta if this is any help.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 19:41

Hi Ron

My Son who lives in Alsancak told me where it is, no problem, will let you know about KEO when I go to the south, Sheila (Smithy