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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 16, 2015 18:56:07 GMT
I really have to point out one book by Will Self - Book of Dave - I bought it. for my last trip to Thailand and it took me the whole six weeks to read (quite long of you think about the things to on a small island.....eat,sleep,read,swim,drink,repeat) but I read it it in english and as a non native I had to read out parts loud to get the meaning of the words.....most hillarious book I've ever read!!!! short example what it was that hard for me..... "An ee sat wiv me wyl Eye red beim öl fing - coz Eye can dú fonix nah - an ee mayd me tayk i awl on bord so az Eye can caul i ovah, rì?" Good book. An interesting idea from Self that is slowly revealed as the book develops. Bit confusing in places though  |
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Post by cymruplan on Apr 16, 2015 21:09:13 GMT
Just finished The Border Trilogy which consists of three novels written by American author Cormac McCarthy. Would highly recommend.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2015 22:28:24 GMT
At the moment i am reading my own sentence while i am typing it.
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Post by momo on Apr 18, 2015 22:30:09 GMT
James bond by ian Fleming.. Half way through live and let die and just completed casino royal
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 18, 2015 22:55:59 GMT
I'm currently reading this charity shop find.  It's in German, which I can't read, so I'm not sure if I can claim to be reading it. It's so pretty though. Just look at how pretty it is. |
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Post by eschiff on Apr 19, 2015 0:08:26 GMT
Great idea to start this thread. I'm reading 'Nowhere to Hide' by Glenn Greenwald. It's about the Edward Snowden NSA affair and is gripping yet scary stuff. So I picked this up and am about 3/4 of the way done, fascinating read. The author (and snowden) obviously have a very clear view on surveillance and its potential dangers when done behind closed doors. The scope they've revealed is shocking but I wasn't as surprised as to the desire for the data collection. I think it's hard in a world were most of us desire safety to balance that with our desire for privacy. It's a interesting conversation and one I think the author demands us to have even if I don't agree with all of his conclusions. Thanks for the recommendation. |
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Post by coach on Apr 19, 2015 0:12:23 GMT
James bond by ian Fleming.. Half way through live and let die and just completed casino royal Casino royale is a great read. What struck me was how outdated the gadgets were. Understandable I know. But even so. Top gadget? A device that let him know of HQ needed him, so he could find a phone and ring them! |
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Post by momo on Apr 19, 2015 1:26:17 GMT
James bond by ian Fleming.. Half way through live and let die and just completed casino royal Casino royale is a great read. What struck me was how outdated the gadgets were. Understandable I know. But even so. Top gadget? A device that let him know of HQ needed him, so he could find a phone and ring them! That's not all that's outdated never mind his thoughts on Woman, the French, Eastern Europeans and well let's just say his thoughts on race... Very of its era and really does build a believable character.. Really enjoying them so far |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 19, 2015 11:15:32 GMT
James bond by ian Fleming.. Half way through live and let die and just completed casino royal Casino royale is a great read. What struck me was how outdated the gadgets were. Understandable I know. But even so. Top gadget? A device that let him know of HQ needed him, so he could find a phone and ring them! Begs the question as to what was the worst gadget ... |
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Post by spenie on Apr 20, 2015 21:41:25 GMT
Currently halfway through the Jack Reacher set of books and bang up to date with The Walking Dead graphic novels or comics depending on how you view them..If you enjoy the series i'd highly recommend giving them a look. As good as the series is the books are far, far better...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 21:48:31 GMT
Currently halfway through the Jack Reacher set of books and bang up to date with The Walking Dead graphic novels or comics depending on how you view them..If you enjoy the series i'd highly recommend giving them a look. As good as the series is the books are far, far better... I randomly pick up one of the Jack Reacher books in a charity shop, really enjoyed it! |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 21, 2015 11:33:27 GMT
Currently halfway through the Jack Reacher set of books and bang up to date with The Walking Dead graphic novels or comics depending on how you view them..If you enjoy the series i'd highly recommend giving them a look. As good as the series is the books are far, far better... Great series of books with some good nuggets of factual info mixed in. Couldn't believe it when they chose tom cruise to play him in the movie.Talk about polar opposites in stature. |
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Post by spenie on Apr 21, 2015 18:57:41 GMT
I was surprised at Tom Cruise, I pictured someone more along the lines as Dolph Lundgren,
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2015 19:02:47 GMT
I was surprised at Tom Cruise, I pictured someone more along the lines as Dolph Lundgren, Dolph is a really, really poor actor... Maybe that Wolverine guy??? would have pulled it off... |
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Post by manty on Apr 21, 2015 19:10:41 GMT
Jack reachers books are a good fun read. (when I saw Cruise in the movie, it really didn't work)
Bourne identity books by Ludlum are great if you like Reacher. Much better and a different story line to the films
I am more a Sci-Fi dude though, love Peter F Hamilton, real mind fuck, looong, but great fun
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Post by curiousgeorge on Apr 22, 2015 1:20:46 GMT
Currently trying to clean my storage rental and found some of my book collection.
Not going to set the world alight but grabbed a few James Lee Burke books for a bit of escapism,Either that or a hit the fentanyl! (I jest!)
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Post by gunsmoke on May 12, 2015 15:54:07 GMT
Last book I read was the Wasp Factory, well worth a read...
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Post by cnh on May 12, 2015 16:01:51 GMT
Last book I read was the Wasp Factory, well worth a read... Great book, scared the bejeez out of me |
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Post by IggyWiggy on May 12, 2015 17:55:12 GMT
Last book I read was the Wasp Factory, well worth a read... Good book. I read it having no idea what it was about (beforehand). Pretty crazy stuff, what with all frank's 'issues' |
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Post by coach on May 12, 2015 18:50:18 GMT
Last book I read was the Wasp Factory, well worth a read... Good book. I read it having no idea what it was about. Pretty crazy stuff, what with all frank's 'issues' One of my favorite books. |
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Post by supercockle on May 12, 2015 19:31:37 GMT
Good book. I read it having no idea what it was about. Pretty crazy stuff, what with all frank's 'issues' One of my favorite books. It's a long time since I read Wasp Factory. Great book. |
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Post by supercockle on May 12, 2015 19:34:01 GMT
Just started the Death Trilogy by Terry Pratchett. Felt moved to read something by him following his recent passing. Most enjoyable thus far, am very much warming to both his style and his sense of humour. I'm about to start these as well, shame something happens like his passing, to give me an urge to start reading his books I've always loved his books. Youthful escapism. |
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Post by manty on May 12, 2015 19:49:37 GMT
Just read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho again
Great book, easy read, feel good
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Post by supercockle on May 12, 2015 19:53:35 GMT
I'm reading Murder in White. An old school murder mystery. Very easy reading.
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Post by sean on May 12, 2015 20:10:42 GMT
The House Is Full Of Yogis by Will Hodgkinson ( at home ) Guardian music journalist book about childhood
Rock Stars Stole My Life by Mark Ellen ( at work )
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