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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
What's everyone reading at the moment?
I'm reading Whatever happen to Tanganyika? A book about place names that no longer exist but would probably have been familiar to your granddad.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm reading a book written by an old school mate....
It's his life story to date and it's making a rather good read.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just been bought the new Bridget Jones - Mad About the Boy and also reading The Alchemist - Paul Coelho.
About to go on hol so need to sort out my reading list  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A child called it, written by a survivor of an abusive/neglected childhood.
What some people do to their children is disgraceful. "
Read that..haunting book |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A child called it, written by a survivor of an abusive/neglected childhood.
What some people do to their children is disgraceful. "
have to say that was the most disturbing book I've ever read, think I cried all the way through it  |
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over a year ago
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The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year by Sue Townsend.
Its about a woman who has a breakdown when her husband has an affair and goes to bed, and never gets up again. Ends up sectioned.
Very funny, sweet and sad. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great Expectations..it's taking ages..think I might sneak it into work and read it there!
Going to a Christmas Carol reading soon...so I'm all about dickens at the mo |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Great Expectations..it's taking ages..think I might sneak it into work and read it there!
Going to a Christmas Carol reading soon...so I'm all about dickens at the mo "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"[Removed by poster at 15/12/13 19:59:57]
I'm reading a book written by an old school mate....
It's his life story to date and it's making a rather good read.... "
Are you in it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rereading the earths children series. Up to the plains of passage. Just finished all the game of thrones series again.
I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world... |
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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
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I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world..."
David Gemmell writes good fantasy, but it is aimed at teenagers, really in my view and his later books are very patchy, but you could do worse. Robert Rankin is well worth a look, but his surreal sense of humour isn't everyone's cup of tea |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I'm reading Doctor Sleep, Stephen King. The author who uses my Fab name more than any other author.
I've got Coolie Woman waiting for Christmas. That's the story of indenture in Guyana where I hope to learn some of my history, if only by proximity.
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"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list "
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon  |
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"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon "
Blimey who pays for Ebooks Nowedays  |
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"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon
Blimey who pays for Ebooks Nowedays "
people who dont know how to get free ones  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon
Blimey who pays for Ebooks Nowedays "
I hope somebody does or we really will see the end of good writing.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Re-visiting old friends by reading the Emmanuelle books. The covers are well used and pages open in the right places. A trip to memory lane indeed.
Next will be Lady Chaterley's lover x"
Which version of Lady Chatterley?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year by Sue Townsend.
Its about a woman who has a breakdown when her husband has an affair and goes to bed, and never gets up again. Ends up sectioned.
Very funny, sweet and sad. "
I read that recently and agree totally, funny, sweet and sad in equal measure
Now reading Buried by Mark Billingham  |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"Great Expectations..it's taking ages..think I might sneak it into work and read it there!
Going to a Christmas Carol reading soon...so I'm all about dickens at the mo "
Oliver Twist is better than A Christmas Carol. Victorian melodrama at its very best. |
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"Rereading the earths children series. Up to the plains of passage. Just finished all the game of thrones series again.
I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world..."
If you like Game of Thrones I'd give Joe Abercrombie's books a go, starting with 'The Blade Itself'. It's a similar kind of thing - gritty fantasy with lots of violence, war and games for power. Not as much sex though! |
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"Re-visiting old friends by reading the Emmanuelle books. The covers are well used and pages open in the right places. A trip to memory lane indeed.
Next will be Lady Chaterley's lover x
Which version of Lady Chatterley?
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A 1950's paperback edition I found in my grand ma's room when she passed away! she must have read it a lot of times lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year by Sue Townsend.
Its about a woman who has a breakdown when her husband has an affair and goes to bed, and never gets up again. Ends up sectioned.
Very funny, sweet and sad. "
I read that recently - it was a good read.
Now reading " The 100 year old man who climbed out of the window & disappeared" - strangest book title ever, but so far I'm enjoying it ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At the moment I am reading My James by Ralph Bulger. I dont know why I picked up this rather harrowing and explicit account of the murder of James Bulger at christmas time, but whilst emotional and dark, it is a compelling read.
Expect to cry a lot if you decide to read it and after this I will definitely read something lighthearted |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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"The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year by Sue Townsend.
Its about a woman who has a breakdown when her husband has an affair and goes to bed, and never gets up again. Ends up sectioned.
Very funny, sweet and sad.
I read that recently - it was a good read.
Now reading " The 100 year old man who climbed out of the window & disappeared" - strangest book title ever, but so far I'm enjoying it ! "
A short history of tractors in Ukrainian. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon
Blimey who pays for Ebooks Nowedays
I hope somebody does or we really will see the end of good writing.
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At £7 quid a pop ? if nobody paid that money then the publishers would go back to the good old printing press |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rereading the earths children series. Up to the plains of passage. Just finished all the game of thrones series again.
I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world..."
the robin hobb books off you've not read them. one if my favorite authors and good fantasy.
I'm reading three vampire lestat, then Dolly |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list
then again, for £7 it can stay on amazon
Blimey who pays for Ebooks Nowedays
I hope somebody does or we really will see the end of good writing.
At £7 quid a pop ? if nobody paid that money then the publishers would go back to the good old printing press "
I still buy books. I pay more than that for a hardback and between £6-9 for paperbacks. I accept that they are not incurring the printing costs with e-books but I wonder if the smaller numbers of print copies now means a higher cost per print?
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oooo some top books mentioned!! Agree anything Robin Hobb, also love The name of the wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I'm currently reading black halo by Sam Sykes. I do love a magical quest trilogy!! |
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"Papillion for about the fifth time in about twenty odd years and will probably go on to read Banco again"
I never read the book but I've see the film with S McQueen at least 3/4 times. How does the book compare with the film? |
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"Papillion for about the fifth time in about twenty odd years and will probably go on to read Banco again
I never read the book but I've see the film with S McQueen at least 3/4 times. How does the book compare with the film?"
I did enjoy the film but as always it doesnt follow the book that accurately. The end of the film is maybe only two thirds through the book also |
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"Papillion for about the fifth time in about twenty odd years and will probably go on to read Banco again
I never read the book but I've see the film with S McQueen at least 3/4 times. How does the book compare with the film?I did enjoy the film but as always it doesnt follow the book that accurately. The end of the film is maybe only two thirds through the book also"
I'll have to read the book soon I think |
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"Papillion for about the fifth time in about twenty odd years and will probably go on to read Banco again
I never read the book but I've see the film with S McQueen at least 3/4 times. How does the book compare with the film?I did enjoy the film but as always it doesnt follow the book that accurately. The end of the film is maybe only two thirds through the book also
I'll have to read the book soon I think"
I will recommend and the follow up Banco is good too and a little more light hearted. Henri Charrier (papillion) died just after he published this one |
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"Papillion for about the fifth time in about twenty odd years and will probably go on to read Banco again
I never read the book but I've see the film with S McQueen at least 3/4 times. How does the book compare with the film?I did enjoy the film but as always it doesnt follow the book that accurately. The end of the film is maybe only two thirds through the book also
I'll have to read the book soon I thinkI will recommend and the follow up Banco is good too and a little more light hearted. Henri Charrier (papillion) died just after he published this one"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Great Expectations..it's taking ages..think I might sneak it into work and read it there!
Going to a Christmas Carol reading soon...so I'm all about dickens at the mo
Oliver Twist is better than A Christmas Carol. Victorian melodrama at its very best. "
Tis my first ever reading.. I believe dickens himself performed the same story at the same venue, way back when. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A child called it, written by a survivor of an abusive/neglected childhood.
What some people do to their children is disgraceful. "
His brother wrote some books as well they were really gripping. They made me cry poor kids x |
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I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world...
David Gemmell writes good fantasy, but it is aimed at teenagers, really in my view and his later books are very patchy, but you could do worse. Robert Rankin is well worth a look, but his surreal sense of humour isn't everyone's cup of tea "
I'm currently re-reading the Dragons of Pern books by Anne McCafferey. On the White Dragon at the mo.
I often go back to old favourites when I'm not feeling well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I need a new series to get into. Any suggestions? I've done wheel of time and all disc world...
David Gemmell writes good fantasy, but it is aimed at teenagers, really in my view and his later books are very patchy, but you could do worse. Robert Rankin is well worth a look, but his surreal sense of humour isn't everyone's cup of tea
I'm currently re-reading the Dragons of Pern books by Anne McCafferey. On the White Dragon at the mo.
I often go back to old favourites when I'm not feeling well."
I loved the pern series |
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"I knew I was missing something from my life.
Got On The Road by Jack Kerouac hanging about that I've been meaning to start. "
I read it a couple of years ago give it a try you won't be disappointed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This forum and The Black Album by Hanif Kureishi.
Asian student exploring his sexuality, religious and political views and breaking from an overbearing family against the backdrop of the late 80s rave scene.
Thought provoking, sexy and even funny. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can't sleep, Can't train, Can't stop - Andy Holgate. It's the second book by an overweight 30 something librarian who competes in Ironman trithlons
one for the kindle waiting list "
Im enjoying this one but really rate his first one - can't swim, can't ride, can't run. A genuinely inspirational read. |
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By *roquoisMan
over a year ago
Portsmouth |
Mother Tongue - Bill Bryson
Just finished At Home also by Bill Bryson (brilliantly funny author) and The Vermilion Gate by a Chinese author..I think her name was Aiping Mu...If interested in modern Chinese history, this and Wild Swans (Jung Chang) are real sad but true eye openers. |
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By *ebsCoupleCouple
over a year ago
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"A child called it, written by a survivor of an abusive/neglected childhood.
What some people do to their children is disgraceful.
have to say that was the most disturbing book I've ever read, think I cried all the way through it "
I've got his other two to read yet. The last ones meant to be heart breaking as it shows how badly damaged he is, it shows how he couldn't bond with his own child due to his fears he'd turn into his parents and abuse the child.
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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago
Up on them there hills |
"Just been bought the new Bridget Jones - Mad About the Boy and also reading The Alchemist - Paul Coelho.
About to go on hol so need to sort out my reading list "
Wow The Alchemist - that was a blast from the past - I need to re read that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year by Sue Townsend.
Its about a woman who has a breakdown when her husband has an affair and goes to bed, and never gets up again. Ends up sectioned.
Very funny, sweet and sad. "
I have also read that, couldn't put it down |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A child called it, written by a survivor of an abusive/neglected childhood.
What some people do to their children is disgraceful.
Read that..haunting book
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A Place Called Freedom - Ken Follett
But just got my copy of Long Walk to Freedom so may start that tonight and go back to Ken Follett when I have finished |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"book 4 in a trilogy of 10 books by stephen King called the Dark Tower
its like the hobbit meets clint eastwood in is spageti western days "
I read that series as it came out, and paid a lot of money for a proof reader copy of the 9th part to get it 6 months before it was published. I had to know how it all finished, and wasn't disappointed.
Enjoy it! |
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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago
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I'm reading Shake Hands with the Devil about the Rwandan genocide. Really heavy going but brilliantly written. I have been reading it for an age because it's the kind of thing I can only read bits at a time and put it away for awhile in a dark corner in the cupboard. |
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i so like picture books