ehcaley Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Yrsa Sigurdardottir ,The Absolution, 3rd in the Huldar and Freyja series .I do like Scandi Noir and this Icelandic author is first class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doddsyJR9 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 minute ago, tedarmy said: Along with the Rolling Stones, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees, Black Sabbath, Merle Haggard etc etc etc. One of the Greatest ever bands. I'm currently reading the much more sedate but gorgeous beautiful Olivia Newton-Johns life story. I loved ACDC and the rest but also love country and Olivia. God Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Just finished reading the bitter crown by Justin lee Anderson. This is the second book from what could be taking over the far seer trilogy as my favourite book series. The author is from Edinburgh and all of his books use local geography. The best part in this fantasy land is, everywhere is named after a part of Edinburgh, sometimes in the Gaelic spelling or a slight variation on the proper spelling. Even every Inn the characters go to is named after an Edinburgh pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Hornby Magazine,issue 199. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Currently on a month-long travelling holiday, so trying to work through a few bigger novels. Halfway through James Ellroy’s The Enchanters. Also switching it up with Stephen King’s Under the Dome. Both enjoyable. Got Lonesome Dove as an ambitious third book to cover before the end of the month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Razzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 9 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: Currently on a month-long travelling holiday, so trying to work through a few bigger novels. Halfway through James Ellroy’s The Enchanters. Also switching it up with Stephen King’s Under the Dome. Both enjoyable. Got Lonesome Dove as an ambitious third book to cover before the end of the month! You were in China the other day. Is it just (I say just ffs) China you are visiting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 6 hours ago, Ked said: You were in China the other day. Is it just (I say just ffs) China you are visiting ? Nope, just landed in Kazakhstan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 2 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: Nope, just landed in Kazakhstan. It's a shithole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 3 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: Nope, just landed in Kazakhstan. 27 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: It's a shithole. I feel very insular compared to you two . What's the crack Jim with the travel? And I take it work has took you all over Tarks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ked said: I feel very insular compared to you two . What's the crack Jim with the travel? And I take it work has took you all over Tarks? Work and just being a general wooly-minded, fiscally-irresponsible, itinerant jakey, Ked. Boozed my way around a fair bit of the world over the years. A strange imperative borne from the exerience in my early 20s of watching the old geezers in my local fall of their perches at the bar that most of them hadn't moved from since their own teens. p.s. I don't think that you're insular at all. Edited February 11 by il Duce McTarkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 2 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Work and just being a general wooly-minded, fiscally-irresponsible, itinerant jakey, Ked. Boozed my way around a fair bit of the world over the years. A strange imperative borne from the exerience in my early 20s of watching the old geezers in my local fall of their perches at the bar that most of them hadn't moved from since their own teens. p.s. I don't think that you're insular at all. Sounds like you have lived mate. Albeit in a jake style ye have still got off the bar stool. I respect folk that travel outside the normal two weeks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ked said: Sounds like you have lived mate. Albeit in a jake style ye have still got off the bar stool. I have mate. Wee ones in tow now so much less of a jake. Best years lie ahead. 1 hour ago, Ked said: I respect folk that travel outside the normal two weeks . It's easier than you think when you either have a trade or are willing to do any kind of work, and have no other responsibilities. Most folk have families to look out for from a youngish age. I suppose I've just done it a bit back to front. Back on topic, just finishing of Ultra Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. Edited February 12 by il Duce McTarkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDJ87 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 19/10/2010 at 22:27, Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC said: Looking for some ideas on what to read next. Currently reading Tony Blair's book. Nearly finished it, quite an interesting read especially the parts about N.Ireland, the formation of New Labour and Sept 11th. What's weird about it though is the way it reads is scarily similar to how a certain Shaun.Lawson writes on here! Anyway, any suggestions? Quite fancy something based on war. Almost 14 years late and not checking to see if it's been recommended... Alistair Urquhart - The Forgotten Highlander Really good read but not a pleasant story from the writers pov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 10 hours ago, Ked said: I feel very insular compared to you two . What's the crack Jim with the travel? And I take it work has took you all over Tarks? I’m lucky enough to have an understanding wife and enough time/money to take best part of a month off to do a trip I’ve been planning for years. I don’t want to derail this thread, so please do PM if you want more info. Happy to share/blether about it if you’re interested. Some travellers are the most insular people I’ve ever met, so don’t do yourself down, @Ked. And, @il Duce McTarkin KZ has been far from a shit hole so far. Polite locals and the exact modern Eastern European-with-a-dash-of-Soviet-era architecture topped off with Central Asian madness I was expecting. Im also reading The Day Lasts More than a Hundred Years by Chingiz Aitmov. Slow, but some great moments. Always like to read novels set where I travel, but then to read something set in a totally different place when I’m actually there. Helps with escapism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: And, @il Duce McTarkin KZ has been far from a shit hole so far. Polite locals and the exact modern Eastern European-with-a-dash-of-Soviet-era architecture topped off with Central Asian madness I was expecting. Good to hear. I wouldn't know having never been. Edited February 12 by il Duce McTarkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 31/01/2024 at 23:15, periodictabledancer said: Read it in two days while on holiday. One of the best books I've ever read. A bit of a disappointing twist in the tale when you're dying to find out who's getting hanged at the court martial but the Admiralty bottled it and swept it all under the carpet becuse the whole episode was so embarrassing. A fantastic read nonetheless. Glad I finished the book before reading your spoiler...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 The Great Reset - Marc Morano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Flying through this at the moment. Harrowing in places, but very easy to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Gone back to the start of Brookmyre's Jack Parlabane series. Very '90s but still enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just started King Solomon’s Mines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Easy reading at the moment. John Grisham's The Exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 North Woods by Daniel Mason. Some chapters were fascinating, others just rambling nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Gone back to the start of Brookmyre's Jack Parlabane series. Very '90s but still enjoyable. My next planned read is Quite Ugly One Morning. I got it as a stocking-filler for Mme U. at Christmas. She recommended it to me when she finished it, so I'm going to give it a go. Edited February 18 by Ulysses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 21 minutes ago, Ulysses said: My next planned read is Quite Ugly One Morning. I got it as a stocking-filler for Mme U. at Christmas. She recommended it to me when she finished it, so I'm going to give it a go. It's a harmless caper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Loved the first half and thought I had found a new SK that I liked. Then the second half kicked in and it was plain stupid. yes a fairy tale Edited February 19 by Shanks said no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Good read as expected and now onto A Heart Full of Headstones, and all the joys of Tynecastle Police Station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manaliveits105 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just started The Fire Maker first book of Peter Mays China Thriller series (7) Chinese detective in Beijing - so far so good interesting insight into Chinese approach to life and sense of humour thrown in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 20/02/2024 at 12:51, Rupert Pupkin said: Any good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Just finished three books while on my travels. Under the Dome was good fun, although a bit one-dimensional; The Enchanters is typical Ellroy - love his style, but appreciate not everyone does; King Solomon's Mines moves at an impressive pace given the era it was written in (which also accounts for some of the attitudes and language, which would probably upset the snowflake generation). Now trying to get into Lonesome Dove. Slow burner, eh. Edited February 29 by Jim_Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 12 hours ago, manaliveits105 said: Just started The Fire Maker first book of Peter Mays China Thriller series (7) Chinese detective in Beijing - so far so good interesting insight into Chinese approach to life and sense of humour thrown in Read 5 or 6 of them. Really enjoyed them tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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il Duce McTarkin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 01/02/2024 at 15:11, ehcaley said: Yrsa Sigurdardottir ,The Absolution, 3rd in the Huldar and Freyja series .I do like Scandi Noir and this Icelandic author is first class. Boy that lives a couple of doors down from me is an Icelancic author, but it's Viking fantasy he writes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehcaley Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 17 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Boy that lives a couple of doors down from me is an Icelancic author, but it's Viking fantasy he writes. Cheers(not to keen on any fantasy stuff tho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Read this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 29/02/2024 at 10:40, JudyJudyJudy said: Any good ? Yeah well researched, and written… I just can’t see him as a suspect though.. Love a bit Ripperolgy, have numerous books on the subject The Autobiography of Jack The Ripper “ by James Carnac is worth a read , clearly a work of fiction that runs out of steam near the end, but very disturbing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 53 minutes ago, Rupert Pupkin said: Yeah well researched, and written… I just can’t see him as a suspect though.. Love a bit Ripperolgy, have numerous books on the subject The Autobiography of Jack The Ripper “ by James Carnac is worth a read , clearly a work of fiction that runs out of steam near the end, but very disturbing.. Yes im a ripper " fan " too read a few books and a few documentaries about this. it fascinates me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 3 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Yes im a ripper " fan " too read a few books and a few documentaries about this. it fascinates me If you like that sort of thing, this is a brilliant read… Peter Sutcliffe apparently killed many more, including men, and people served time in jail for murders it now looks like he committed.. Absolute fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, Rupert Pupkin said: If you like that sort of thing, this is a brilliant read… Peter Sutcliffe apparently killed many more, including men, and people served time in jail for murders it now looks like he committed.. Absolute fascinating. Might give it a go cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Enjoying this at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 08/03/2024 at 10:45, dougal said: Transferred to telly quite well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehcaley Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Just finished latest Inspector MacLean from James Oswald,not to bad,better than last couple in series. Back to Yrsa Sigurdardottir Icelandic Noir, Huldar and Freyja series The Doll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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