The what are you reading at the moment fred

[Rupert Pupkin]

[Rupert Pupkin]

Also just finished this... Some startling revelations in it.. 

[superjack]

Now started reading a series of books called the magelands epic. I think the author must either live in Edinburgh or at least have connections to it. Been reading the format book for a couple of days now and already there has been mention of slateford and juniper green. Not the actual aces we know, but somewhere fictitious in the books.

Starting to get into it quite quick as well.

[Inspector Villiers]

Just started Ken Follet's, The pillars of the earth. I've owned this book for about 10 years and keep putting it off due to (a) Its enormous and (b) its about the construction of a cathedral?

[Marvin]

On 20/05/2020 at 13:28, Jamhammer said:

Just finished Stephen King's Doctor Sleep. Haven't read one of his for a wee while but really enjoyed it

 

I like King, but his books can be hit or miss. I really enjoyed  11.22.63 and my favourite is The Stand. 

[Shanks said no]

On 30/06/2020 at 23:35, Inspector Villiers said:

Just started Ken Follet's, The pillars of the earth. I've owned this book for about 10 years and keep putting it off due to (a) Its enormous and (b) its about the construction of a cathedral?

Hope you enjoyed, there are further books and a prequel due soon

 

anyway just finished the very cheery

My Name Is...
by

Alastair Campbell 

 

Campbell obviously uses his own experience with alcohol to tell the story of a troubled teenage  girl. For personal reasons it was a pretty tough read for me and I had put off reading it for quite a while. Wouldn't say read it, its great but it does hit the mark in many ways.

 

Back to war of the roses now

[Jamhammer]

 

Good read

[Shanks said no]

Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors (The Wars of the Roses)

By

Conn Iggulden

 

 

last book of the four and another thoroughly good historical novel. Have downloaded another set of his books but am reading something lighter for now.

Edited September 7, 2020 by The Frenchman Returns

[dougal]

On 07/04/2020 at 22:07, Flimsy said:

On a mission to read 52 books in 2020. 16 down so far and the lockdown is helping.

 

Set myself a target of 45 back on January 1st but lockdown has helped immensely.  Just finished my 56th book of the year so far. Cut and Run by Jeff Abbot. Not too bad 7/10. Not sure what I'll start next. Got tons to choose from.

[dougal]

On 30/06/2020 at 23:35, Inspector Villiers said:

Just started Ken Follet's, The pillars of the earth. I've owned this book for about 10 years and keep putting it off due to (a) Its enormous and (b) its about the construction of a cathedral?

 

Absolutely loved this book. While the premise doesn't sound too intriguing it's a very enjoyable read. The next two are good too but not as good as The Pillars of the Earth. They're worth reading though.

[3fingersreid]

Just finished

A Game Of Birds and Wolves 

 

it’s about the battle of the Atlantic and the use of tactics , we’ll worth a read 

[dougal]

 

Started this. 5th book in the series. Up to the same high standard as the previous 4.

Edited September 17, 2020 by dougal

[dougal]

 

Just started this. Very good so far. 

[¼½¾]

On 07/09/2020 at 14:59, The Frenchman Returns said:

Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors (The Wars of the Roses)

By

Conn Iggulden

 

 

last book of the four and another thoroughly good historical novel. Have downloaded another set of his books but am reading something lighter for now.

I've not long started Stormbird, the first in the series and thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks for the recommendation. 👍

[doctor jambo]

11 minutes ago, Lemongrab said:

I've not long started Stormbird, the first in the series and thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks for the recommendation. 👍

Reading “the gates of Athens “ at the moment.

excellent also

[Shanks said no]

12 hours ago, doctor jambo said:

Reading “the gates of Athens “ at the moment.

excellent also

I have the Falcon of Sparta and the Conqueror series sitting on my kindle, need to find some time to sit back and read them (missing holidays!)

[William H. Bonney]

Just finished reading this book. Really enjoyed it . First John Grisham novel I’ve read in over 20 years. 
 

 

[William H. Bonney]

Now currently reading this novel. 
 

 

[Greedy Jambo]

Anyone want to talk me into reading books?

I dare you.

[J.T.F.Robertson]

 

 

[Greedy Jambo]

Just now, jonesy said:

 

Not really. If you revel in ignorance, then books probably aren't for you.

 

Revel's mate, now yer talking, anyone that think the coffee ones are shite can gtf. 

[Greedy Jambo]

3 minutes ago, jonesy said:

You can read the back of the packet. I dare you.

 

And yes, the coffee ones are good. The orange ones are for deviants only.

 

I'm looking for a novel to get stuck into - can anyone recommend anything like a modern day Robinson Crusoe type of thing?

 

 

 

Have you not tried interactive type things? get yourself an xbox, good for the brain and hand to eye coordination, you'd be surprised by the amount of effort put into some of the titles. 

[been here before]

21 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said:

Anyone want to talk me into reading books?

I dare you.

 

[Greedy Jambo]

1 minute ago, been here before said:

 

 

Love you bud

[Greedy Jambo]

Just now, jonesy said:

I play Mario Kart on the Wii with my two Primary School-aged sons from time to time - after half an hour video games bore me to tears. Computer games best left to kids, in my opinion.

 

Anyway, this is a book thread, and very useful one for those of us looking for recommendations, so will leave this chat there. Don't wish to derail an excellent 10 year old thread.

 

Aye, i'm talking about big boy games, 18 rated ****ers with plenty of reading on the go. 

But yes, i realise that you're set in your ways. 

Good luck with the books mate. 

[Shanks said no]

David Baldacci - The Winner

 

Decent piece of junk fiction. Bit of trailer trash wins the US lottery in suspicious circumstances. Interesting to think what would you do? Also now know how you fix the draw.

[bairdy]

Not long started Sir Walter Scott's  The Heart of Midlothian. ( Yes I know it's not about us !)

Bloody hard going, but sticking with it. Have any of you guys read it ? I've only read 40 odd pages so far.

[Boof]

 

Not yet got to the Malcolm in the Middle years...pretty okay so far.

[NANOJAMBO]

Great cover of a Tom Waits classic. 

[Shanks said no]

16 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said:

Great cover of a Tom Waits classic. 

Is it an audio book?

[NANOJAMBO]

8 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said:

Is it an audio book?

It's in the wrong thread 😄

[dougal]

 

Just started this. Will be over the top and far fetched like his other books, but should be enjoyable and a relatively quick read.

[dougal]

 

Finished the Last Oracle and it was pretty decent. Now onto this.

[dougal]

On 10/10/2020 at 21:24, jonesy said:

Looking for something to download onto my Kindle for the next few days. Is this a page-turner?

It was okay but a bit far fetched. Enjoyable enough, probably a 6.5/10 at best. Best book I've read recently was The Cartel by Don Winslow. It's the middle book in his trilogy. The Power of the Dog is the first book and it's worth downloading if you haven't already read it.

[dougal]

10 hours ago, jonesy said:

Cheers dougal, will investigate and report back!

 

PS Love it when you post. Not necessarily for the content, but for your avatar  

 

No worries 👍

[Shanks said no]

 

Been having trouble sleeping so gave these two a reading. American South around the Civil War. Pretty standard fayre, nothing too heavy or exciting, probably for the ladies. Gave a bit of an insight into the bitterness of the defeated but written from a victors perspective.

6/10

 

[dougal]

 

Finished this yesterday.  Wasn't up to much. Worst of the five I've read.

 

Started this and it's typical Dirk Pitt. Hundred miles an hour and a little far fetched but enjoyable.

 

[Shanks said no]

Fairly standard London gangster book, a mothers love can be blind.

[Shanks said no]

 Now onto this 

 

Would welcome some recommendations as I need to top up my kindle before travels begin in 2021

[Dawnrazor]

[Dawnrazor]

[Dawnrazor]

[JWL]

Anyone read that one by Richard Osman? Seen it yesterday and lots of good reviews but just wondered if anyone on here had read it. Thursday Murder Club I think it's called.

[maroonblood]

Would recommend either of the Ambrose Parry. Crime/ mystery set in 19th century Edinburgh with real historical places and people but obviously fictionalised. Writers are actually Christopher Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman. 

[Malinga the Swinga]

The Dirty South by John Connolly. Latest in Charlie Parker series and the only author I pay full price for. 

[Rupert Pupkin]

Currently reading “The Last Days of Purgatory” - The Martian Apocalypse of Victorian London.. by C.A.Powell.

Was surprised to see Hearts mentioned, also a reference to them winning a “Big Cup” being Champions, and when they were down playing Woolich Arsenal, They won 5-1..

Think the author is a secret Jambo..😂😂😂

Edited December 30, 2020 by Rupert Pupkin

[Alan_R]

On 04/10/2020 at 14:18, dougal said:

 

Just started this. Will be over the top and far fetched like his other books, but should be enjoyable and a relatively quick read.

Ive liked a few of his books.

 

You tried Andy McDermott's books. Chase/wild series. Starting with hunt for Atlantis.

 

Brilliant escapism and adventure

[Alan_R]

Got quite a few round about Christmas time

 

Born to run - c McDougall

Mountain Vision - Jeff Evans

Can't hurt me - David Goggins

 

All outdoorsy/motivational but from what I've got through so far very enjoyable

 

[dougal]

12 hours ago, Alan_R said:

Ive liked a few of his books.

 

You tried Andy McDermott's books. Chase/wild series. Starting with hunt for Atlantis.

 

Brilliant escapism and adventure

 

I have read a couple of them. Did enjoy them. Got a couple more to read as well. There's quite a few similar style of books out there if you're looking for more of the same.

 

Scott Mariani's Ben Hope series, Matthew Reilly's Jack West Jr series and Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series are all worth reading. 

[Captain Slog]

Rowain Flynn's Fictions | Royal Road

 

Well worth telling your female family and friends about too, and a fascinating insight into novels as they are being written - with the opportunity to give feedback to the author.

 

Best of all, she's a Jambo, and posts here sometimes (usually the Biden thread).

 

Here's the home page for her novels too

 

Home | Rowain Flynn (wixsite.com)

 

Edited January 24, 2021 by Captain Slog