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By *.luke7 OP Man
over a year ago
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What are you all reading?
After years of thinking I had 0 imagination and that reading was for people that have too much time on their hands, I started reading a couple months ago and try and read at least one book a month (usually a week, if I’m at work).
I’m currently reading American Sniper.
Not long finished Ant Middleton’s first book. |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
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"I'm reading the 'Pillars of the Earth' series by Ken Follet again. Love to escape to the middle ages. Makes the current situation seem quite tame."
I’m assuming that’s fictional?
For some reason I like reading about men in the military that started out from the bottom. I find it quite humbling and inspiring. |
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"Deadtree book - HORRORSTÖR by Grady Hendrix.
Kindle book - Water Gypsies by Annie Annie Murray.
Is that first book Norwegian or Svenska?"
English. Well the author is American. It's kinda based on a fictional IKEA type store which is haunted. Only about 50 pages in. |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I read... A lot!
Discovery of witches by Deborah harness, and just finished the new Philip pullman.
Kindle unlimited is worth it if you read a lot x "
Due to my work -which seems to be the only time I read- I need books as can’t use anything electronic.
I initially started reading as I was struggling to sleep after night shifts so a work mate gave me a funny book he had and told me to just try reading it in bed after shift.
It didn’t help my sleeping. But here I am however many books later  |
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"I'm reading the 'Pillars of the Earth' series by Ken Follet again. Love to escape to the middle ages. Makes the current situation seem quite tame.
I’m assuming that’s fictional?
For some reason I like reading about men in the military that started out from the bottom. I find it quite humbling and inspiring. "
Fiction yes... I like to lose myself and non-fiction is hard work. That said I'm also reading a book about psychology.... and one about word poverty.. oh and one about food.. and one about bilingualism. I start them but it takes a while to finish.
What was the book your mate lent you? |
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I've read two novels since Thursday. The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths and on my kindle Cafe du Jour by an author I can't remember as I just deleted it 
Both were quite good but I wouldn't read either again. |
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I like reading self progressing books like calm by fearne cotton and also indistractable by nir eyal are recent books I have read. I also like sports autobiographies |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I'm reading the 'Pillars of the Earth' series by Ken Follet again. Love to escape to the middle ages. Makes the current situation seem quite tame.
I’m assuming that’s fictional?
For some reason I like reading about men in the military that started out from the bottom. I find it quite humbling and inspiring.
Fiction yes... I like to lose myself and non-fiction is hard work. That said I'm also reading a book about psychology.... and one about word poverty.. oh and one about food.. and one about bilingualism. I start them but it takes a while to finish.
What was the book your mate lent you?"
Paul Carter: Don’t tell my mum I work on the rigs (she thinks I’m a piano player in a whorehouse) |
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"I'm reading the 'Pillars of the Earth' series by Ken Follet again. Love to escape to the middle ages. Makes the current situation seem quite tame.
I’m assuming that’s fictional?
For some reason I like reading about men in the military that started out from the bottom. I find it quite humbling and inspiring.
Fiction yes... I like to lose myself and non-fiction is hard work. That said I'm also reading a book about psychology.... and one about word poverty.. oh and one about food.. and one about bilingualism. I start them but it takes a while to finish.
What was the book your mate lent you?
Paul Carter: Don’t tell my mum I work on the rigs (she thinks I’m a piano player in a whorehouse) "
I borrowed/stole that book from my ex.... never finished it though.... maybe I should. |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I'm reading the 'Pillars of the Earth' series by Ken Follet again. Love to escape to the middle ages. Makes the current situation seem quite tame.
I’m assuming that’s fictional?
For some reason I like reading about men in the military that started out from the bottom. I find it quite humbling and inspiring.
Fiction yes... I like to lose myself and non-fiction is hard work. That said I'm also reading a book about psychology.... and one about word poverty.. oh and one about food.. and one about bilingualism. I start them but it takes a while to finish.
What was the book your mate lent you?
Paul Carter: Don’t tell my mum I work on the rigs (she thinks I’m a piano player in a whorehouse)
I borrowed/stole that book from my ex.... never finished it though.... maybe I should."
If you didn’t find it funny in the first couple chapters, it maybe ain’t for you. It appealed to me and I just find it so funny. Maybe wishing my career would lead me down the same path. But oil and gas is dying/ain’t what it used to be. |
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"I read... A lot!
Discovery of witches by Deborah harness, and just finished the new Philip pullman.
Kindle unlimited is worth it if you read a lot x
Due to my work -which seems to be the only time I read- I need books as can’t use anything electronic.
I initially started reading as I was struggling to sleep after night shifts so a work mate gave me a funny book he had and told me to just try reading it in bed after shift.
It didn’t help my sleeping. But here I am however many books later "
I can't sleep without reading 
My current book is 'why mummy drinks' which considering my gin consumption over lockdown is appropriate   |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I read... A lot!
Discovery of witches by Deborah harness, and just finished the new Philip pullman.
Kindle unlimited is worth it if you read a lot x
Due to my work -which seems to be the only time I read- I need books as can’t use anything electronic.
I initially started reading as I was struggling to sleep after night shifts so a work mate gave me a funny book he had and told me to just try reading it in bed after shift.
It didn’t help my sleeping. But here I am however many books later
I can't sleep without reading
My current book is 'why mummy drinks' which considering my gin consumption over lockdown is appropriate "
Ooft, tell me about gin consumption.
I go through a couple bottles a week when I’m home. Go to work to get respite from the gin
Favourite bottle recently?? |
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Currently on Fangland by Audrey Niffenegger.
I alternate my books between fiction and non-fiction. Next on the list is 'I hate you, please don't leave me.' A non fiction book about borderline personality disorder. |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
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"I read a real mix from Stephen king, James Herbert and Dean Koontz to soppy romance ones depending on my mood. Dropped my kindle in the hot tub though so hoping for a new one for Christmas xx  "
Ooh, you silly arse .
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By *.luke7 OP Man
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"I know xx stupid as it sounds so used to kindle find it odd holding a real book and turning the pages,,, how ridiculous does that sound. "
They’re a fkn nightmare to hold open .
Look at me, read 5 books and I’m acting like one of the book club |
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Currently reading (nearly finished)
The Handmaids Tale
The Space Race (historical account)
What does this button do? (Bruce Dickinson autobiography)..
Looking for recommendations in drama, Sci-fi or anything really |
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"What are you all reading?
After years of thinking I had 0 imagination and that reading was for people that have too much time on their hands, I started reading a couple months ago and try and read at least one book a month (usually a week, if I’m at work).
I’m currently reading American Sniper.
Not long finished Ant Middleton’s first book. "
Reading “City of lies” by Ramita Navai. A collection of short stories set in Tehran. |
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The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, it's a book group read. We're supposed to be doing the whole series but I may bale after this one.
I've queued up The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again by M. John Harrison as my next read |
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"The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, it's a book group read. We're supposed to be doing the whole series but I may bale after this one.
I've queued up The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again by M. John Harrison as my next read"
Is that a new M John Harrison? I re-read the kefahuchi tract trilogy a few months ago, brilliant stuff. |
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"The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, it's a book group read. We're supposed to be doing the whole series but I may bale after this one.
I've queued up The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again by M. John Harrison as my next read
Is that a new M John Harrison? I re-read the kefahuchi tract trilogy a few months ago, brilliant stuff. "
Hi Polly, it looks like it's been out a few months but I completely missed it.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/11/a-literary-masterpiece-m-john-harrison-wins-goldsmiths-prize-for-innovative-fiction?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm an avid reader, i easily read 3 books a week. I have a Kindle which is brilliant, books are so cheap and such a massive selection plus i find it far easier to use than a paper book.
I often read when I'm awake in the night.
At the moment I'm reading The Anglesey Murders by Conrad Jones. |
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"The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, it's a book group read. We're supposed to be doing the whole series but I may bale after this one.
I've queued up The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again by M. John Harrison as my next read
Is that a new M John Harrison? I re-read the kefahuchi tract trilogy a few months ago, brilliant stuff.
Hi Polly, it looks like it's been out a few months but I completely missed it.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/11/a-literary-masterpiece-m-john-harrison-wins-goldsmiths-prize-for-innovative-fiction?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other"
Paperback version out in February, I'll probably wait for that. I do have several cubic metres of other stuff waiting to be read in any case! |
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"About halfway through The Tattooist Of Aushwitz...moving to say the least
This. This is something I could find myself reading. "
It's one of the best books I've read in a long time... I've got cilkas journey to read soon, it's of the same genre as the tattooist.... X |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"About halfway through The Tattooist Of Aushwitz...moving to say the least
This. This is something I could find myself reading.
It's one of the best books I've read in a long time... I've got cilkas journey to read soon, it's of the same genre as the tattooist.... X "
Have not long got to the part of The Tattooist that introduces Cilka and that's been quite harrowing - hadn't realised there was a further book covering her though - will have to add it to the list |
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" Paul Carter: Don’t tell my mum I work on the rigs (she thinks I’m a piano player in a whorehouse) "
Ah! I know that book! I own a copy and have read it, only for it to be loaned to someone and not seen again. I do wish I could remember who borrowed it...
And someone up there mentioned Philip Pullman - the "Northern Lights" trilogy is some of the best writing I've ever read. Just such good storytelling!
I also really liked the first of the "Book of Dust" series (...Sauvage) but think the second one (... Commonwealth) foundered a bit, felt a bit clumsy.
As for the television series, well...
...best not get me started on that ruination.
To the OP:
Try to not limit yourself to one genre - read widely! It's adventurous. However, given your current area of interest I would suggest "Living Dangerously" by Ran Fiennes.
There are plenty of gym-monkeys and social media twats who think they know what physical toughness, endurance and hard training are. And then there are people like Ran Fiennes who show them how wrong they are.
Enjoy it: it completely changed my mindset in terms of what to expect from myself. |
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By *.luke7 OP Man
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To the OP:
Try to not limit yourself to one genre - read widely! It's adventurous. However, given your current area of interest I would suggest "Living Dangerously" by Ran Fiennes.
There are plenty of gym-monkeys and social media twats who think they know what physical toughness, endurance and hard training are. And then there are people like Ran Fiennes who show them how wrong they are.
Enjoy it: it completely changed my mindset in terms of what to expect from myself."
That sounds like my cup of tea. I kind of want to read a book and learn from it. For example, realising that fucking up in younger years isn’t always detrimental to your future.
Understanding what other people and you should expect from yourself.
Tbh. I feel I’m using this kind of book to give me the encouragement I don’t get from family/friends. I’m a dreamer, and people just laugh. But I’d also say I’ve been successful in the majority of things I’ve dreamt.
Getting a bit too deep here. But ya catch my drift  . Cheers for the recommendation! |
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"What are you all reading?
After years of thinking I had 0 imagination and that reading was for people that have too much time on their hands, I started reading a couple months ago and try and read at least one book a month (usually a week, if I’m at work).
I’m currently reading American Sniper.
Not long finished Ant Middleton’s first book.
Reading “City of lies” by Ramita Navai. A collection of short stories set in Tehran. "
have read american sniper great read |
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By (user no longer on site)
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To the OP:
Try to not limit yourself to one genre - read widely! It's adventurous. However, given your current area of interest I would suggest "Living Dangerously" by Ran Fiennes.
There are plenty of gym-monkeys and social media twats who think they know what physical toughness, endurance and hard training are. And then there are people like Ran Fiennes who show them how wrong they are.
Enjoy it: it completely changed my mindset in terms of what to expect from myself.
That sounds like my cup of tea. I kind of want to read a book and learn from it. For example, realising that fucking up in younger years isn’t always detrimental to your future.
Understanding what other people and you should expect from yourself.
Tbh. I feel I’m using this kind of book to give me the encouragement I don’t get from family/friends. I’m a dreamer, and people just laugh. But I’d also say I’ve been successful in the majority of things I’ve dreamt.
Getting a bit too deep here. But ya catch my drift . Cheers for the recommendation!"
Living Dangerously is an excellent book. Another fan here |
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On my 6th read of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' - Bill Bryson.
After that will read a book that needs no introduction.
I bought over 10 years ago, but put on a shelf... 'The Shining' |
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"On my 6th read of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' - Bill Bryson.
After that will read a book that needs no introduction.
I bought over 10 years ago, but put on a shelf... 'The Shining'"
One of the few instances where the film is better than the book |
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By *eliWoman
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"Currently on Fangland by Audrey Niffenegger.
I alternate my books between fiction and non-fiction. Next on the list is 'I hate you, please don't leave me.' A non fiction book about borderline personality disorder. "
This sounds right up my street, I can't find Fangland by Niffenegger though, only John Marks. 
Right now I'm revisiting The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern it's still as magical as when I first read it. |
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Bit late to this thread, but I'm an avid reader. At least one book a week, usually two. I prefer fiction, but usually have non fiction on the go, too.
Historical
Thriller
Fantasy
Crime
Currently reading The Sun Sister by Lucinda Riley |
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"On my 6th read of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' - Bill Bryson.
After that will read a book that needs no introduction.
I bought over 10 years ago, but put on a shelf... 'The Shining'
One of the few instances where the film is better than the book"
I woupd disagree there, as the film doesn't necessarily make a lot of sense unless you've read the book.
Although I will say that the book is hard to read for the first half. Which is unusual for Stephen King, but it's like he couldn't quite get into his stride.
Suddenly, from about halfway through, it gets going and is a real page turner
My usual genre in crime fiction, and I especially like Stuart McBride and Martina Cole. But I also really used to enjoy Terry Pratchett
Currently reading a book a friend lent me, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green |
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I will also say that usually I can be an avid reader, but owing to current issues and situations I think I've barely managed three so far this year 
And forgot to say how much a fan I am of Lee Child - I've got every Jack Reacher book, and the latest one is always one of my Christmas presents |
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"I'm flying through books at the moment. Currently reading Brave New World, The Kite Runner is next
Oh The Kite Runner is beautiful  "
Isn't it? As is a thousand splendid suns |
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By (user no longer on site)
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To the OP:
Try to not limit yourself to one genre - read widely! It's adventurous. However, given your current area of interest I would suggest "Living Dangerously" by Ran Fiennes.
There are plenty of gym-monkeys and social media twats who think they know what physical toughness, endurance and hard training are. And then there are people like Ran Fiennes who show them how wrong they are.
Enjoy it: it completely changed my mindset in terms of what to expect from myself.
That sounds like my cup of tea. I kind of want to read a book and learn from it. For example, realising that fucking up in younger years isn’t always detrimental to your future.
Understanding what other people and you should expect from yourself.
Tbh. I feel I’m using this kind of book to give me the encouragement I don’t get from family/friends. I’m a dreamer, and people just laugh. But I’d also say I’ve been successful in the majority of things I’ve dreamt.
Getting a bit too deep here. But ya catch my drift . Cheers for the recommendation!
Living Dangerously is an excellent book. Another fan here"
Ah! That is good to know |
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"I'm flying through books at the moment. Currently reading Brave New World, The Kite Runner is next
Oh The Kite Runner is beautiful
Isn't it? As is a thousand splendid suns "
Both of these books are very well written |
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"What are you all reading?
After years of thinking I had 0 imagination and that reading was for people that have too much time on their hands, I started reading a couple months ago and try and read at least one book a month (usually a week, if I’m at work).
I’m currently reading American Sniper.
Not long finished Ant Middleton’s first book. "
Read both of ant middletons.. He is slightly less twatish in the second one
Am currently listening to 'next stop execution' by oleg gordievsky |
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"On my 6th read of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' - Bill Bryson.
After that will read a book that needs no introduction.
I bought over 10 years ago, but put on a shelf... 'The Shining'"
Yes, "A Short History of Nearly Everything" is a really good primer on the history of science - very easy to read, being Bryson, and I like his sense of humour too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oh some great suggestions
Started Strange Flowers by Donald Ryan on audible.
Recently listened to
Women dont owe you pretty - every teenage girl and woman needs to read this
Beside my bed I have started
The last goodnight by Michael scanning
Next to read is Think like a monk by Jay shetty |
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"I'm flying through books at the moment. Currently reading Brave New World, The Kite Runner is next
Oh The Kite Runner is beautiful
Isn't it? As is a thousand splendid suns
Both of these books are very well written "
kite runner is amazing |
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"my favorite non fiction book i read recently was The Salt Path.. very moving.. highly recommended as it reads like fiction but is true story
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I loved it.. I think she has a 2nd book that has just been released this year |
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