SE16 3LN Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just read John King's Skinheads after months of avoiding it. Surpised at the sensitivity of the characters and the depth of King's analysis after the likes of the footbal factory etc. All this combined with the SKA references made it a really good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qurator Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Superb so far. Have seen this recommended on here a few times, so have just bought it from Amazon (for ?2.40) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I bought Berlin by Anthony Beevor yesterday after finishing Stalingrad last month. Thought Stalingrad was superb and Berlin starts off where it finished. I also bought 'A Dirty War' by Anna Politkovskaya which i will read afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Comes across as a bit of a pompous erse so far. Wonder how it ends? Edited March 30, 2011 by Jamhammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieboy Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 James Patterson's "PRIVATE", utter, utter CRAP, his early books were always pretty good ,especially the "Cross" series , but the last 3 or 4 have steadily got worse, he seems to have a new book out every month, and PRIVATE is the worst yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man Author: Hugh Sebag-Montefiore Read it before but decided I'd read it again.....always helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 James Patterson's "PRIVATE", utter, utter CRAP, his early books were always pretty good ,especially the "Cross" series , but the last 3 or 4 have steadily got worse, he seems to have a new book out every month, and PRIVATE is the worst yet. How many does he actually write? Seems that most of his books lately are written in conjunction with someone else. Still enjoy most of them though. Just about to start Stuart MacBride's Dark Blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Reading the following......Its about the history of UFO's and how the CIA etc have fuelled UFO stories in to the public domain to cover what they are testing. Really interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicalist Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Shameless plug for my book, Chaotic justice, which is available at My linknow. Screen read only so if you're interested it can be downloaded to your laptop, kindle or other reading device. Its a novel mainly set in Edinburgh during the 70's. Some Hearts content and a lot of Edinburgh punk experiences as the main characters wrestle with the morals and ethics of racism, sectarianism, violence and the law. My link Just downloaded your book bud. I'll be reading it over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Just downloaded your book bud. I'll be reading it over the weekend. Cheers mate. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Just dipped into one of my boxes of unread books. Picked out these two. Looking forward to reading both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Just dipped into one of my boxes of unread books. Picked out these two. Got the auld man that as part of his Christmas - not sure if he has read it yet though. Just about finished this it's excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Go on holiday the week after next so have set aside four books to take with me. Recommended umpteen times on here: Author recommended to me so many times: I'm also going back to read to a couple of authors I've read before. Both guys books have given me a real laugh in the past, but have never read either of these: Reading an Edinburgh author just now. It's an easy read I'm powering through, but not really sure if I'm enjoying it. The fact I know the places he talks about isn't helping as stuff like 'choking on the smog at the top of Easter Road' doesn't sit right. Edited April 14, 2011 by Jack of Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicalist Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Shameless plug for my book, Chaotic justice, which is available at My linknow. Screen read only so if you're interested it can be downloaded to your laptop, kindle or other reading device. Its a novel mainly set in Edinburgh during the 70's. Some Hearts content and a lot of Edinburgh punk experiences as the main characters wrestle with the morals and ethics of racism, sectarianism, violence and the law. My link Just finished reading it mate and I thought it was excellent. Spent the first three chapters getting into it then I couldn't put it down. If you like a bit of hard hitting social realism then I would recommend it. I know a lot of people on here don't like paying for their ebooks but if you don't mind parting with a few quid buy it and see. If you grew up in 70's Edinburgh you might find it quite interesting too. One point though. I'm sure Joy Division supported the Buzzcocks and not the Clash in 1978. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Just got into reading the Jack Reacher book by Lee Child, pure pulp reading but it's what I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Started this last night - excellent so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Started this last night - excellent so far. Agree. That's an excellent read. Other good Nam books: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Agree. That's an excellent read. Other good Nam books: Cheers, Coco. Read the one of the left last year - superb read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Just finished reading it mate and I thought it was excellent. Spent the first three chapters getting into it then I couldn't put it down. If you like a bit of hard hitting social realism then I would recommend it. I know a lot of people on here don't like paying for their ebooks but if you don't mind parting with a few quid buy it and see. If you grew up in 70's Edinburgh you might find it quite interesting too. One point though. I'm sure Joy Division supported the Buzzcocks and not the Clash in 1978. Well thanks Syndicalist. You're correct about Joy Division supporting the Buzzcocks. I was at both gigs. Just seemed to be more appropriate to have them supporting the clash. All so long ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Page 3. Though I'm not exactly reading it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Next up: Am never quite sure what to make of Bill Drummond. Looking forward to reading this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Trautmann..The biography...:Alan Rowlands. Good so far,fought on the Russian front and in France before being taken as a Pow.Just at the part where he is playing in his first few games for City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Lolita. I'm almost finished and it was really very funny. Wish i spoke french though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Next up: Am never quite sure what to make of Bill Drummond. Looking forward to reading this though. I think it is more about the journey than the destination with Bill Drummond. Daft concept but good fun. Have been reading these two. Our Man in Havana is entertaining nonsense - though set at an interesting time historically. Best thing in '... Sodding Crowd' is the Tank Museum - would love to go see it! http://www.tankmuseum.org/ Next up is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Going on holiday and looking for some true crime books if anyone has any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire_Lou Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Just finished reading 'Tiger, Tiger' by Margaux Fragoso after seeing her on GMTV. Grim. Edited May 16, 2011 by Lancashire_Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Mcilvanney on boxing is great - especially his article about mcclellan v benn. Fabulous piece of journalism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Mcilvanney on boxing is great - especially his article about mcclellan v benn. Fabulous piece of journalism Did enjoy the book. Was great to revisit all the big fights. What on earth happened to boxing in the last 10 years or so. I couldn't name a single boxing champion now. Next up: and Bit of architectural history and a bit of Civil War fiction ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Coco, how da feck do you get through so many books? I started that homicide about three weeks ago and have reached page 90. In the same time, you've probably read 90 books Edited May 21, 2011 by Dusk_Till_Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 just finished hitchikers guide and am now working through the Koran. surprisingly good on a few levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Recently read..... Currently reading.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napoleon Wilson Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Pretty good read. Its about the beginnings of the first mafia family in New York in around 1890's and onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Agree. That's an excellent read. Other good Nam books: To keep the Vietnam theme going, I'm currently reading Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. I've got about 100 pages left and it's been excellent - best fictional account of the war that I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just finished reading The Forgotten Highlander and i am truly humbled. What a man Alastair Urquhart is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deevers Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 http://www.waterstones.com/wat/images/nbd/m/978034/912/9780349122571.jpg Excellent read and a truly harrowing story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just finished 'Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?' by Raymond Carver. Chug-inducingly good short stories. Got 'Brighton Rock' by Greene to read (first read it at beginning of Higher English and loved it), then some more Pedro Juan Gutierrez, then a choice between some of the things I've bought after I've seen on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 my uncle oswald by roald dahl. dahl is talking about sex. troubling. also flicking through stewart lee's book. i enjoy reading him infinitely more than hearing him as his voice kills me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastajambo Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) american psycho Edited May 29, 2011 by Rastajambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coco Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I've been reading these: ............... The War book is an incredible update to the Vietnam ones mentioned above in the thread and to the likes of Band of Brothers. Soldier's view of a pointless unwinnable farcical war. The Factory book is a really interesting story but seems to be like most of this 'scene' journalism/literature in music - awful writing. Next up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Just started The Eye of War.It's about the history of front line photography,from the Crimean war right through to Iraq,with iconic photographs and down and dirty, the way it was words from various combatants.Its been in the loft for years as its too big to be lying around but brill all the same.?30 it's a good job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Keith Richards, Life. Naughty boys the lot of them! Was hoping someone else would choose this. Santa brought it for me and I loved it. Have just started re-reading it. Went to see the Stones in Wellington just a couple of weeks after the Cup final. They were brilliant. Keith fell out a tree in Fiji the next week. All in the book. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Quickly through this. Read it as the young Sean Connery, updated with lots of jarring references to apps and TV shows and things like that. Obviously not a patch on the Fleming books but a diverting enough quick read. Next up will take a bit longer to get through. Have had this in the boxes of books to read for at least a decade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Very good in depth account of The Clash, their influences and backgrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just finished 'Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?' by Raymond Carver. Chug-inducingly good short stories. Got 'Brighton Rock' by Greene to read (first read it at beginning of Higher English and loved it), then some more Pedro Juan Gutierrez, then a choice between some of the things I've bought after I've seen on here. Did you read Tropical Animal, or are you about to read it? I thought it was better in places than dirty havana, although I think the stronger narrative structure took away from its impact. On balance I think dirty havana was the rawer, more existentialist book, but Tropical animal works as a novel and has a more self referential post modernist style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Did you read Tropical Animal, or are you about to read it? I thought it was better in places than dirty havana, although I think the stronger narrative structure took away from its impact. On balance I think dirty havana was the rawer, more existentialist book, but Tropical animal works as a novel and has a more self referential post modernist style. I read it a wee while back now actually. Havana was definitely rawer, but I reckon that's unavoidable. The objective subject matter in Havana is pretty constant: bursds, women and earning a living, whereas Tropical Animal's juxtaposition of Sweden and Cuba, and what they both symbolise, definitely dilutes the rawness. As does the narrative structure as you mentioned. And that's no bad thing. I agree with you that TA's the better novel. Futility is a pretty big concern in both texts, and TA's removal of Cuba for a large part develops a better sense of it within the narrative, and it's really interesting to read how he presents the same emotion in two really different contexts. Next up is 'Foul' by Andrew Jennings, then some Chekhov (to my shame, as a lover of the short story I've never read any). I've got a good wee stack waiting to be read. What're you on just now, Knox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 The Flight of The Heron~D.K Broster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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