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Can’t beat De Beauvoir. I love her.
I’m currently reading a book called IC3 which is a penguin anthology of New Black Writing in Britain- poems, essays, stories, memoirs. Bought it on a date with one of my best friends few weeks ago but only just started it this week. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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When women were dragons, a really fascinating story set in the 50’s using an allegory of women metamorphosing into dragons as a substitute for the struggle for women’s rights and overcoming oppression at hone and at work, I love it so far. |
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Reading The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky for over a month and still only half way through. I usually do two books a month. This one is bloody long but so far it has been totally worth it. |
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.. is grey and overcast, looking out on to the horizon. Hopefully it will clear up later!
And Chariots of the Gods was my last read, must start a new book soon! |
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I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You ..  |
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"I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You .. "
my next book is going to be , Anna dressed in blood . I have also read a lot of the skullduggery pleasant books and they're for kids |
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"I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You .. "
Ha ha. Not being snobbish. Most people start reading with the kind of books you mentioned. My first book as an adult was "A walk to remember". A really cheesy and sad romance book. But at some point, I moved on to different genres. But still I read a Stephen King book once in awhile, just for fun and the thrill. Depends a lot on what people want to get out of the books. |
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"I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You .. "
Lucy Worsley writes history for the masses. She wouldn't sell many books if she was too highbrow and intellectual. She does all heavy research and puts it in easy to read form so I don't have to |
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"I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You ..
Lucy Worsley writes history for the masses. She wouldn't sell many books if she was too highbrow and intellectual. She does all heavy research and puts it in easy to read form so I don't have to "
 she’s my guilty pleasure. Got a bit of a soft spot tbf |
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"I love how on these threads everybody tends to be reading very highbrow and intellectual books. Nobody ever says I’m currently reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid or An Idiot Abroad or whatever
For my next read I think I’ll have a go at Homer’s Odyssey. Yep. Definitely not The Chuckle Brothers : 50 years of Me to You ..
Lucy Worsley writes history for the masses. She wouldn't sell many books if she was too highbrow and intellectual. She does all heavy research and puts it in easy to read form so I don't have to
she’s my guilty pleasure. Got a bit of a soft spot tbf "
Books or looks?
She's a very knowledgeable woman. I admire her I don't have the application or intelligence to gain the knowledge she has |
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"Denim and leather.. the rise and fall of the new wave of British heavy metal.."
Thanks for headsup. I was lucky to be there at the time. Some great music and Saxon were one of the best live nwobhm bands I've seen (their album Denim and Leather is a fav of mine). |
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I’m reading My Policeman by Bethan Roberts atm. Nearly finished. It’s an excellent read, although very sad. It’s been adapted for the big screen, due for release this year and starring Harry Styles. |
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"Denim and leather.. the rise and fall of the new wave of British heavy metal..
Thanks for headsup. I was lucky to be there at the time. Some great music and Saxon were one of the best live nwobhm bands I've seen (their album Denim and Leather is a fav of mine)."
It's a great read... talking of saxon..I must seek out biff byfords.. biography |
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