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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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I just finished ‘legendary’ which is the second Caraval novel, and it really wasn’t great. The first one was ok, nothing amazing, but I thought I would try the second, and I plodded through it. But just before that I read Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, which was fantastic, about a woman trying to find a way to follow what might be the last migration of the Arctic Tern from Greenland to Antarctica, set against the backdrop of a world where more and more species are becoming extinct and the impact that has on ecosystems. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"I just finished ‘legendary’ which is the second Caraval novel, and it really wasn’t great. The first one was ok, nothing amazing, but I thought I would try the second, and I plodded through it. But just before that I read Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, which was fantastic, about a woman trying to find a way to follow what might be the last migration of the Arctic Tern from Greenland to Antarctica, set against the backdrop of a world where more and more species are becoming extinct and the impact that has on ecosystems. "
I’m sure that Migrations is a good read |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain.
It’s better than I anticipated. He has a really engaging style. I’d recommend it to those who have the patience and interest for history or politics. "
I’d be unsure just because of Andrew Marr but if it’s written well then it could be interesting |
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over a year ago
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River kings Cat Jarman
A cracking book I’ve just started. It’s about the travelling explorers that were vikings and their journey as far afield as modern day Iraq |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"River kings Cat Jarman
A cracking book I’ve just started. It’s about the travelling explorers that were vikings and their journey as far afield as modern day Iraq "
Is that a history or fictional retelling? |
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"Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain.
It’s better than I anticipated. He has a really engaging style. I’d recommend it to those who have the patience and interest for history or politics.
I’d be unsure just because of Andrew Marr but if it’s written well then it could be interesting "
I was the same. It’s been sat on my dresser a while and as it’s currently relevant for my post 1945 history module I thought I better give it a whirl. Pleasantly surprised but the bugger is the best part of 700 page. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"I just finished ‘legendary’ which is the second Caraval novel, and it really wasn’t great. The first one was ok, nothing amazing, but I thought I would try the second, and I plodded through it. But just before that I read Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, which was fantastic, about a woman trying to find a way to follow what might be the last migration of the Arctic Tern from Greenland to Antarctica, set against the backdrop of a world where more and more species are becoming extinct and the impact that has on ecosystems.
I’m sure that Migrations is a good read"
Yep! She has a new one called ‘once there were wolves’ about trying to reintroduce a wolf pack into the Scottish highlands and the impact that has, and I’m really looking forward to that. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. I'm enjoying it so far, easy reading, the little knowing nods to some of my favourite films and an interesting take on the impact. Perfect for  . |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"I am reading Paula - my story so far.
It's a book about Paula Radcliffe.
My interest in this is because I am currently marathon training.
NBVN x"
Good luck with the training! Which one are you running?
Is it insightful? |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. I'm enjoying it so far, easy reading, the little knowing nods to some of my favourite films and an interesting take on the impact. Perfect for ."
Is that a knowing nod to the cliche of horror? |
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"James Patterson....absolutely brilliant author x
My favourite author 
The only books I don't have of his are the stand alone stories. Love the Alex Cross, all the Private and Linsay Boxer ones."
Me too! All of those. I literally wait for a new one to come out. I have read a few stand alone ones too though. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"Harrier 809.
If you like military aviation then it's a goodun."
agreed a bloody good read read a few others about Harriers in the Falkland's
just finished serious crimes by frank tayell free on kindle .good premise and story moves along at a good pace .gonna have a read of the second of the series
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. I'm enjoying it so far, easy reading, the little knowing nods to some of my favourite films and an interesting take on the impact. Perfect for .
Is that a knowing nod to the cliche of horror? "
It is indeed, I really love it! Like Cabin in the Woods but in a literary form. I doubt it's your thing Tea but if you like horror films and pumpkin spice lattes, you'll love it.  |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. I'm enjoying it so far, easy reading, the little knowing nods to some of my favourite films and an interesting take on the impact. Perfect for .
Is that a knowing nod to the cliche of horror?
It is indeed, I really love it! Like Cabin in the Woods but in a literary form. I doubt it's your thing Tea but if you like horror films and pumpkin spice lattes, you'll love it. "
It definitely isn’t my thing, I bet there aren’t even any pictures! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"River kings Cat Jarman
A cracking book I’ve just started. It’s about the travelling explorers that were vikings and their journey as far afield as modern day Iraq
Is that a history or fictional retelling? "
History and years of research |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am reading Paula - my story so far.
It's a book about Paula Radcliffe.
My interest in this is because I am currently marathon training.
NBVN x
Good luck with the training! Which one are you running?
Is it insightful? "
Thank you
It's Newport marathon in 4 weeks time, almost time to taper my training.
It's interesting to see parallels in the mind set, disappointments and highs from training runs and events regardless of the level you compete at.
NBVN x |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"Saturn by Ben Bova. It's very 'techie' rather than fantasy. Recommended if you are a fan of that genre of scifi.
I must admit that the SCI fi subset leave me a little cold. "
Sci fi is such a broad range, with a huge variation in styles of authors. I used to read a fair bit a long time ago, but got a bit bored with it, but I read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir this year which was so different and clever and interesting, well worth it |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I am reading Paula - my story so far.
It's a book about Paula Radcliffe.
My interest in this is because I am currently marathon training.
NBVN x
Good luck with the training! Which one are you running?
Is it insightful?
Thank you
It's Newport marathon in 4 weeks time, almost time to taper my training.
It's interesting to see parallels in the mind set, disappointments and highs from training runs and events regardless of the level you compete at.
NBVN x"
That sounds like a good read. I’m not a big fan of biographies but that sounds interesting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just finished Underland by Robert MacFarlane
I loved it - it isn't a typical 'story book', but nonetheless it is very engaging. The language is delicious and its a fascinating read |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"The midnight library
I just bought a paper copy of that.. Hope it is good ! "
It is! I’ve heard some people say they thought it was written too simply, that it could have been much in depth, and i guess it could, but that’s not the point of the book |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The midnight library
I just bought a paper copy of that.. Hope it is good !
It is! I’ve heard some people say they thought it was written too simply, that it could have been much in depth, and i guess it could, but that’s not the point of the book"
The concept is intriguing  |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one."
I’m curious about whether the Ian McEwan is good, I’ve read several of his and they have mostly been really good. atonement of course and Enduring Love, but also On Chesil Beach was great, but I thought Amsterdam was a bit mediocre and I’m not sure which of his to try next |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just started Jo Nesbo, The Kingdom. Enjoyed The Bat which he wrote. "
I’ve read all his Harry Hole novels I love them.
I’m reading the Outsider by Stephen King |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"The midnight library
I just bought a paper copy of that.. Hope it is good !
It is! I’ve heard some people say they thought it was written too simply, that it could have been much in depth, and i guess it could, but that’s not the point of the book
The concept is intriguing "
I’ve read How to stop time by him too which was fun and ‘reasons to stay alive’ is on my list. His work does seem very affected by his struggles with depression and trying to be more positive about life and it’s possibilities |
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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago
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Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Morarity because I started watching the show and now I want to know more about the characters.
East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity by Philppe Sands. It’s a really interesting read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest of that part of history.
Domination & Submission: The BDSM relationship handbook by Michael Makai. It’s an interesting over view of BDSM dynamics.
And I’m in the middle of re-reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute. I love this book, it’s amazing to think about when it was written and how close we could be to that actually happening.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The original Hobbit.
I figured since I had watched the films so much I really should read the book.
So far, matches the film pretty well, even down to some of the lines used. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one.
I’m curious about whether the Ian McEwan is good, I’ve read several of his and they have mostly been really good. atonement of course and Enduring Love, but also On Chesil Beach was great, but I thought Amsterdam was a bit mediocre and I’m not sure which of his to try next "
I love Atonement! read it several times .. But i really didn't enjoy Enduring Love - its put me off reading any others by him  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one.
I’m curious about whether the Ian McEwan is good, I’ve read several of his and they have mostly been really good. atonement of course and Enduring Love, but also On Chesil Beach was great, but I thought Amsterdam was a bit mediocre and I’m not sure which of his to try next "
He has a unique writing style which I like. But his books can go either way from what I have seen. Of course, Atonement was great. I also like his short book "The daydreamer". I have read "The child in time" which was a bit meh. Even "Machines like me" has poor ratings. But I found the story intriguing. Hope it's not as bad as the reviews say. |
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"Just started Jo Nesbo, The Kingdom. Enjoyed The Bat which he wrote.
I’ve read all his Harry Hole novels I love them.
I’m reading the Outsider by Stephen King "
Oh lord, The Outsider is so scary! 
Mrs TMN x |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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"Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Morarity because I started watching the show and now I want to know more about the characters.
East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity by Philppe Sands. It’s a really interesting read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest of that part of history.
Domination & Submission: The BDSM relationship handbook by Michael Makai. It’s an interesting over view of BDSM dynamics.
And I’m in the middle of re-reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute. I love this book, it’s amazing to think about when it was written and how close we could be to that actually happening.
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The book of Nine perfect strangers has some very significant plot differences to the show. I enjoyed both but was a bit surprised by how they changed things. I would be interested to know what you think of the book having seen the show first |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one.
I’m curious about whether the Ian McEwan is good, I’ve read several of his and they have mostly been really good. atonement of course and Enduring Love, but also On Chesil Beach was great, but I thought Amsterdam was a bit mediocre and I’m not sure which of his to try next
I love Atonement! read it several times .. But i really didn't enjoy Enduring Love - its put me off reading any others by him "
I haven't read Enduring Love. But I understand. Considering his writing style, if he chooses a bad story, it would be quite tedious read. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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"Just started reading 'Machines like me' by Ian McEwan.
Last book I read was 'All dark, no Stars' by Stephen King. If you like dark stuff, I would highly recommend that one.
I’m curious about whether the Ian McEwan is good, I’ve read several of his and they have mostly been really good. atonement of course and Enduring Love, but also On Chesil Beach was great, but I thought Amsterdam was a bit mediocre and I’m not sure which of his to try next
I love Atonement! read it several times .. But i really didn't enjoy Enduring Love - its put me off reading any others by him "
Yes, I have a few of his on my kindle but keep putting them off for other things. |
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"Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain.
It’s better than I anticipated. He has a really engaging style. I’d recommend it to those who have the patience and interest for history or politics. "
Oh, I loved this! Really interesting.
Mrs TMN x |
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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago
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"Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Morarity because I started watching the show and now I want to know more about the characters.
East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity by Philppe Sands. It’s a really interesting read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest of that part of history.
Domination & Submission: The BDSM relationship handbook by Michael Makai. It’s an interesting over view of BDSM dynamics.
And I’m in the middle of re-reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute. I love this book, it’s amazing to think about when it was written and how close we could be to that actually happening.
The book of Nine perfect strangers has some very significant plot differences to the show. I enjoyed both but was a bit surprised by how they changed things. I would be interested to know what you think of the book having seen the show first"
I stopped watching the show on episode 3 I think then started the book but already I can see differences between the two. I guess the tv script writers have to try and capture a visual audience rather than someone’s mind. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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"Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Morarity because I started watching the show and now I want to know more about the characters.
East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity by Philppe Sands. It’s a really interesting read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest of that part of history.
Domination & Submission: The BDSM relationship handbook by Michael Makai. It’s an interesting over view of BDSM dynamics.
And I’m in the middle of re-reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute. I love this book, it’s amazing to think about when it was written and how close we could be to that actually happening.
The book of Nine perfect strangers has some very significant plot differences to the show. I enjoyed both but was a bit surprised by how they changed things. I would be interested to know what you think of the book having seen the show first
I stopped watching the show on episode 3 I think then started the book but already I can see differences between the two. I guess the tv script writers have to try and capture a visual audience rather than someone’s mind. "
Yes, without giving spoilers, there are some book elements that wouldn’t be visual enough |
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"Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Morarity because I started watching the show and now I want to know more about the characters.
East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity by Philppe Sands. It’s a really interesting read and I recommend it to anyone with an interest of that part of history.
Domination & Submission: The BDSM relationship handbook by Michael Makai. It’s an interesting over view of BDSM dynamics.
And I’m in the middle of re-reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute. I love this book, it’s amazing to think about when it was written and how close we could be to that actually happening.
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Loved the book "On the beach". I read it long back and I could still remember parts of it. |
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"If It Bleeds by Stephen King. He’s having a bit of a renaissance at the moment after a fairly duff start to this century. "
I have read some of his books and liked them. Not sure about his form at the beginning of this century.
I guess he met with that horrible accident around the turn of this century. That could explain his drop un form. |
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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago
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The ugly little boy by Isaac Assimov
Assimov's favourite from his entire collection of hundreds of short stories...
Put's a tear in the eye every single time - and I have read it literally dozens of times |
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"Just started Jo Nesbo, The Kingdom. Enjoyed The Bat which he wrote.
Love Jo Nesbo books! He’s got such a great style to capture your interest and keep you wondering until the end."
Agree! |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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"The wind-up bird chronicle.
Highly recommend it"
I do enjoy Murakami, I loved Norwegian wood and Sputnik sweetheart and a couple of others. I’m planning tackling Killing Commendatore and 1Q84 when I can really devote some time to them |
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"The wind-up bird chronicle.
Highly recommend it"
I have read that and Kafka on the shore.
I don't understand a single metaphor in either of the books. But still both the books are up there in my favourites list. There is something about Murakami's stories. |
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over a year ago
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A biography about Frank Bruno and I would definitely recommend it as it starts from his childhood up to about 5-10 years after his fight with Tyson
Such a life and I admire him even more now than I already did |
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