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over a year ago
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The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett. |
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"The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett."
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"I can't just choose one, I love so many. Rereading the Harry Potter series at the moment, and loving it all over again 
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus"
Wingardium Leviosa! |
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"The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett."
Post apocalyptic?
Ninjas?
Pirates?
Terry fucking Pratchett?
Why have I never heard of this book? Excuse me while I pop down to easons |
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"The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett.
Will you be my book mentor too? "
Fuck yeah! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett.
Post apocalyptic?
Ninjas?
Pirates?
Terry fucking Pratchett?
Why have I never heard of this book? Excuse me while I pop down to easons"
Please read it! It's amazing Basically the plot starts when the narrator and his friends try and fix a hole in the pipe that's holding the world together... |
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The truth about the Harry Quebert affair. Phenomenal reading. Movie in production. I think Ron Howard set to direct. A whodunnit like nothing you have read. |
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"The Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's a comedy/drama/horror/sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are also pirates, ninjas and mimes. It's awesome.
Not really sure how to describe the plot, but the style is very Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett.
Post apocalyptic?
Ninjas?
Pirates?
Terry fucking Pratchett?
Why have I never heard of this book? Excuse me while I pop down to easons
Please read it! It's amazing Basically the plot starts when the narrator and his friends try and fix a hole in the pipe that's holding the world together..."
I will, and I'll be back for another recommendation when I'm finished. |
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Best book I've read is Riotous Assembly by Tom Sharpe! It takes the absolute piss out of Apartheid in South Africa...I actually burst out laughing a few times while reading it! Most of his books are funny but that one is hilarious! ! Well worth looking for if you need a chuckle |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Far from the Madding Crowd
Jude
Both Thomas Hardy
The Oddessy Homer
Great Expectations...Dickens
Dorian Grey Oscar Wilde
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Most Jack Reacher pulp fiction..Lee Childs...
There are more...it will probably change next week...
Maybe I should get out more  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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World War Z by Max Brooks
Written as an account after a Zombie plague so it reads a bit like a history book.
War, History and Zombies the trifecta for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Far from the Madding Crowd
Jude
Both Thomas Hardy
The Oddessy Homer
Great Expectations...Dickens
Dorian Grey Oscar Wilde
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Most Jack Reacher pulp fiction..Lee Childs...
There are more...it will probably change next week...
Maybe I should get out more "
Good choices. I've promised myself for ages that I'll read some of these |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Far from the Madding Crowd
Jude
Both Thomas Hardy
The Oddessy Homer
Great Expectations...Dickens
Dorian Grey Oscar Wilde
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Most Jack Reacher pulp fiction..Lee Childs...
There are more...it will probably change next week...
Maybe I should get out more
Good choices. I've promised myself for ages that I'll read some of these"
Throw in Wuthering Heights too...
Apparently girls like it..
But if you want to keep your sanity don't ever try reading Ulysses...Jamex Joyce will make you lose the will to live ..
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90% of what Stephen King puts out is great, with The Stand and The Dark Half being two of my favourites.
Read a book years ago called Freckles that was just brilliant. Can't remember who by.
Red Dragon was the only book that actually made me jump. Scary and brilliant precursor to Silence of the Lambs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Far from the Madding Crowd
Jude
Both Thomas Hardy
The Oddessy Homer
Great Expectations...Dickens
Dorian Grey Oscar Wilde
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Most Jack Reacher pulp fiction..Lee Childs...
There are more...it will probably change next week...
Maybe I should get out more
Good choices. I've promised myself for ages that I'll read some of these
Throw in Wuthering Heights too...
Apparently girls like it..
But if you want to keep your sanity don't ever try reading Ulysses...Jamex Joyce will make you lose the will to live ..
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So I've heard! Will avoid that - and War and Peace. |
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"90% of what Stephen King puts out is great, with The Stand and The Dark Half being two of my favourites.
Read a book years ago called Freckles that was just brilliant. Can't remember who by.
Red Dragon was the only book that actually made me jump. Scary and brilliant precursor to Silence of the Lambs."
Just found out that you can read Freckles for free here - http://manybooks.net/titles/portergeetext94freck10.html |
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For all you Harry Potter fans out there, try Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch.
Urban fantasy at its finest. And if you know London it’ll have you picturing everything more vividly. Love the series. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
As the blurb says, “What would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz?” |
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By *ulu00Woman
over a year ago
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"For all you Harry Potter fans out there, try Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch.
Urban fantasy at its finest. And if you know London it’ll have you picturing everything more vividly. Love the series. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
As the blurb says, “What would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz?”"
Downloading as I type |
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My favourite is Euripedes' "the Bachhai",I deeply recommend it, despite being written two and a half thousand years ago it has the best grasp of human nature I've ever seen in such a short piece. A close second is Goethe's Faust part 2, after that it's old Shakespeare and ted hughes punching each other in the eye 'til the end of time  |
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All the J K Rowling/Robert Galbraith books are a must, Expelliarmus!
Legend by David Gemmell
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
The wheel of time by Robert Jordan
And all of the books by Harlon Coben
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The ragged trousered philanthropists. Robert Tressell
Read it in my late teens, and it blew me away, a life long socialist due in most part to this book, made me seek out more like it and like-minded folk.
Changed my life, true inspiration.
Also read Shogun by James Clavell around the same time, my interest in Asian culture was first sparked by this book and isstill strong to this day. |
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Wheel of Time is most definitely top of my list. I have read it at least 3 times and on to my third listen through while driving in the car. Can't wait for the live action TV series to start. If done properly, it will be amazing. |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable "
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x"
Only saw the movie and absolutely enjoyed it but I bet the book is even better. |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Only saw the movie and absolutely enjoyed it but I bet the book is even better. "
Aye I'd say so. I have The Girl on the Train here atm....will let you know my verdict x |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
I must give The Book Thief another try....I started it then my interest dwindled x"
I loved it. Almost cried at the end and was so sorry i had finished it. Will definitely read again.
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x"
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer. |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
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"I loved it. I started The Kite runner but never got into it. Its supposed to be very good so might give it another go.."
Totally worth it. I was the same with life of pi but so glad I persevered |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
I must give The Book Thief another try....I started it then my interest dwindled x
I loved it. Almost cried at the end and was so sorry i had finished it. Will definitely read again.
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Sometimes it's not the book but the timing? X |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Only saw the movie and absolutely enjoyed it but I bet the book is even better. "
Highly recommend and think you would also like the other hand by Chris Cleave. Great read, great story line, beautifully written. |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer. "
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
I must give The Book Thief another try....I started it then my interest dwindled x
I loved it. Almost cried at the end and was so sorry i had finished it. Will definitely read again.
Sometimes it's not the book but the timing? X"
Very true. |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx"
Loved it but was disappointed with his third book as it was disjointed.
I loved how he could make me gasp, I was so engrossed I worried about the characters. Such simplicity in how he unfolded the characters.
I love book threads too can you tell |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Only saw the movie and absolutely enjoyed it but I bet the book is even better.
Aye I'd say so. I have The Girl on the Train here atm....will let you know my verdict x"
Do!
I always enjoyed Isabel Allende's books when I was a bit younger. Anyone loved them too? |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx"
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Only saw the movie and absolutely enjoyed it but I bet the book is even better.
Aye I'd say so. I have The Girl on the Train here atm....will let you know my verdict x
Do!
I always enjoyed Isabel Allende's books when I was a bit younger. Anyone loved them too? "
I loved Enid Blyton then I watched her life story and she was portrayed as horrible to her kids!  |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter "
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss  |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss "
Excellent stuff, look forward to it. Fab book club sounds great...we could meet up also...to discuss the books of course |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss
Excellent stuff, look forward to it. Fab book club sounds great...we could meet up also...to discuss the books of course"
Hehehe  in your secret boudoir  ?? |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss
Excellent stuff, look forward to it. Fab book club sounds great...we could meet up also...to discuss the books of course"
Oi u ta wee minx ya!! Just saw what you did there...ever read 'Secret Squirrel'?? Xx |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss
Excellent stuff, look forward to it. Fab book club sounds great...we could meet up also...to discuss the books of course
Oi u ta wee minx ya!! Just saw what you did there...ever read 'Secret Squirrel'?? Xx"
No but that's also on my to do list |
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"Just read 2 great books. The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Yep two excellent books, very recommendable
Omg I have read and reread One thousand splendid suns...did you read The Kiterunner? I haven't yet, but intend to x
Two of my favourite books, kite runner is the most beautiful told story, Khalid Hosseni is a gifted writer.
Yes definitely! Tears tripped me when I was reading One Thousand Splendid Suns..even the golden colour of the book cover sunset was gorgeousx
Have you read the red tent? Think you would enjoy it. I have read the girl on the train, pm me when you are finished it for a natter
No, not The Red Tent yet..aye I will digest this girl on the train and then discuss
Excellent stuff, look forward to it. Fab book club sounds great...we could meet up also...to discuss the books of course
Oi u ta wee minx ya!! Just saw what you did there...ever read 'Secret Squirrel'?? Xx
No but that's also on my to do list "
You're on mine |
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The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
The Stand
The Girl with All The Gifts by M R Carey
Green River Rising by Tim Williams
The Power by Naomi Alderman |
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