tedarmy Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Diadora Van Basten said: Love this book, it’s hilarious I was telling someone the story a few days ago about how they booked Julian Cope and The Teardrop Explodes for a Secret gig and you were meant to leak it but nobody did and only eight people turned up for it. 😁Aye, some great stories in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dick Dastardly Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 23/05/2022 at 22:45, jonesy said: Just finished a collection of Dashiell Hammet short stories. Great stuff. The big knockout and other stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I'm reading "Hearts at War, 1914-1919" by Tom Purdie. It's a detailed account of all the Hearts matches in that period, plus personal details about the players involved. A great addition to the library of any Hearts supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Haken Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I'm re-reading Catch 22. I've read it a few times, but with big enough gaps in between that I appreciate it slightly more each time as I get older. It's a book that divides opinion, but it would be in my top 10 of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Haken said: I'm re-reading Catch 22. I've read it a few times, but with big enough gaps in between that I appreciate it slightly more each time as I get older. It's a book that divides opinion, but it would be in my top 10 of all time. It's probably top 5 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 18 hours ago, Hmfc1965 said: It's probably top 5 for me I was in my early teens first time I read it and struggled with it until I accepted it wasn't really a linear story line. I'd need to have a think about what else would be in my top 10 but Catch 22 would be towards the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Haken said: I was in my early teens first time I read it and struggled with it until I accepted it wasn't really a linear story line. I'd need to have a think about what else would be in my top 10 but Catch 22 would be towards the top. I was slightly older and took to it immediately. His other books can be hit or miss though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 06/06/2022 at 09:08, Haken said: I'm re-reading Catch 22. I've read it a few times, but with big enough gaps in between that I appreciate it slightly more each time as I get older. It's a book that divides opinion, but it would be in my top 10 of all time. Yeah, its a good read. Very funny and quite sardonic, if i remember correctly. It's been years since i read it. Have you read the sequal "Closing Time"? I picked it up from a charity shop a while back but haven't read it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 04/05/2022 at 21:43, Dick Dastardly said: Absolutely fascinating. I'm normally more of a crime fiction type of reader but i got this from a charity shop ages ago. Started it last week and loving it. Heavy going for me so only reading a bit at a time though Loved this book, heavy going as you say. I have now bought the graphic novel version. Homo Deus is good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Re reading Regeneration by Pat Barker, great novel and switched me onto reading the 1st war poetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Spitonastranger said: Loved this book, heavy going as you say. I have now bought the graphic novel version. Homo Deus is good also. I've put it on the back burner just now. I will go back to it at some point soon. A graphic novel version sounds good. I hadn't heard of Homo Deus but might give that a go after. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 05/05/2022 at 09:05, JamesM48 said: Your in this book ? ! Tell me more ! I mainly read crime books , thrillers . My favourite author is the great Patricia Highsmith . She wrote incredible critically acclaimed psychological thrillers . Also like auto biographies and currently reading her diaries and notes . Also started on this book which is a scream . He’s a great talent ! getting this, loved him in Torch Song Trilogy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, Spitonastranger said: getting this, loved him in Torch Song Trilogy it was not bad. I thought it might be more bitchy / gossipy But was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 minute ago, JamesM48 said: it was not bad. I thought it might be more bitchy / gossipy But was ok. I suppose for the time and the subject matter i liked it. Looking at it now maybe not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 16 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: Yeah, its a good read. Very funny and quite sardonic, if i remember correctly. It's been years since i read it. Have you read the sequal "Closing Time"? I picked it up from a charity shop a while back but haven't read it yet. I haven't. I was always aware that Heller's other works - going by their reception - did not stand up to Catch 22. I haven't read any of them, but specifically have not read Closing Time as I did not want to be disappointed reading about characters I liked. A bit like watching Jodie Whittaker in Dr Who. 😂 For me, Heller joins Harper Lee and Ken Kesey as people who wrote one amazing book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Haken said: I haven't. I was always aware that Heller's other works - going by their reception - did not stand up to Catch 22. I haven't read any of them, but specifically have not read Closing Time as I did not want to be disappointed reading about characters I liked. A bit like watching Jodie Whittaker in Dr Who. 😂 For me, Heller joins Harper Lee and Ken Kesey as people who wrote one amazing book. If i ever get round to reading Closing Time I'll pop back to these comments and let you know of it's any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Just finished this. Absolutely outstanding. One of the best books I've read in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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William H. Bonney Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Just finished this. Was OK, lost its way towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Revisiting this book. I haven't read it since I was a teenager. I'm trying to work my way through all of his novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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That thing you do Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Personal: Sex Lives of Cannibals (not what you think) Professional: Four Hour work week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: Any audiobook narrated by Simon Vance is worth listening to. His voice is mesmerising. If you get a chance, listen to him reading the Bond stories. Yep. Ive read this book 3 times as i love a good travelogue and this one is pretty funny but the audio version with Simon Vance was great too 👍 Edited July 4, 2022 by That thing you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hornby magazine. July 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 9 hours ago, jonesy said: Working on The Stand (the uncut 1990-set one) at the moment. Grim exposition so far. The stand is a great book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Good book. A bit repetitive but full of interesting insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 18/06/2022 at 16:37, jonesy said: I preferred Howard’s end ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, jonesy said: Leave your sex life out of this thread. Don’t speak about Maurice like that ! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shanks said no Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Not sure yet what to make of it, about 50% through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Revisiting novels i haven't read for years. Banks has some imagination both in his sci-fi and his non sci-fi works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 26 minutes ago, Shanks said no said: Not sure yet what to make of it, about 50% through That sounds quite harrowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Decent read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Pretty good - predictable ending but it's not really a mystrery/whodunnit type of read Then a change of pace and setting for a bit of post apocalyptic cyber punk And now on this, which I've been meaning to read for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 26/06/2022 at 22:49, William H. Bonney said: Revisiting this book. I haven't read it since I was a teenager. I'm trying to work my way through all of his novels. Was trying to remember the 4 novellas that make this up and could only recall Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil and The Body. Actually had to look it up to find that The Breathing Method is the fourth story, but I have no recollection of it at all. An age thing, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Haken Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 15:04, Haken said: Pretty good - predictable ending but it's not really a mystrery/whodunnit type of read Then a change of pace and setting for a bit of post apocalyptic cyber punk And now on this, which I've been meaning to read for years Finished the Joe Abercrombie book and have to say that despite it being light on plot, it was pretty darn good. Followed that up with King's The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (don't know why it took me so long to get round to that). It was ok - easy enough read. And now onto the second in the Joe Abercrombie series, Before They Are Hanged. It's getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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