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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Feel free to recommend some books to fellow bookworms.

My next read is going to be The President is Missing by James Pstterson and Bill Clinton.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

My next is Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo. I can't read fiction at the moment and I'm looking forward to Christmas and reading for pleasure again.

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By *ookie46Woman over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I’m currently reading WHAM, George & me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve got about half of pet semetary to go and then might pick up a WW2 memoir book.

Or maybe the tattooist of auschwitz

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I’ve got about half of pet semetary to go and then might pick up a WW2 memoir book.

Or maybe the tattooist of auschwitz"

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is not good read. It's a lovely story but the writing is poor and it needed a decent editor to knock it into shape.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I’ve got about half of pet semetary to go and then might pick up a WW2 memoir book.

Or maybe the tattooist of auschwitz

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is not good read. It's a lovely story but the writing is poor and it needed a decent editor to knock it into shape.

I loved it.

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

I'm reading The Smiling Man by Joseph Knox. It's a crime novel set in contemporary Manchester and I'm really enjoying it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How to be idle

by Tom Hodgkinson

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

The White Heat, Tomás O Sé.

An autobiography by an Irish footballer. It’s really good.

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By *uxinteriorMan over a year ago

south west , continental

Half way through '1984' again! Before that it was 'the road to Wigan pier'. Next read is 'American Psycho' Bret Easton Ellis. I normally keep a book in the truck as well, that's just humour reading 'Stevo-o professional idiot a memoir' Steve-O Glover from jackass.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Currently reading LOTR for the first time.

Reread catch 22 after the tv series came out would always recommend reading it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Half way through '1984' again! Before that it was 'the road to Wigan pier'. Next read is 'American Psycho' Bret Easton Ellis. I normally keep a book in the truck as well, that's just humour reading 'Stevo-o professional idiot a memoir' Steve-O Glover from jackass. "

Have you read Coming Up For Air? I liked it best of all Orwell's novels.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Bought The Book of Gutsy Women today by Hilary and Chelsea Clinton.

Anyone read it yet?

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

"Bought The Book of Gutsy Women today by Hilary and Chelsea Clinton.

Anyone read it yet?"

No, not yet but it's on my book list! Let me know what you think of it. I'm currently tandem reading Anansi Boys and it's quite good actually.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Bought The Book of Gutsy Women today by Hilary and Chelsea Clinton.

Anyone read it yet?

No, not yet but it's on my book list! Let me know what you think of it. I'm currently tandem reading Anansi Boys and it's quite good actually."

I have two books I want to read first, but if someone told me it was worth reading id skip them. I’ll keep you posted though x

(Their interview on Graham Norton was brilliant!)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Struggled through The Handmaid's Tale but then read the sequel The Testaments in a night

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Stephen king - 11/22/63

Brill read about a guy who finds a way to travel back intime via a door in a diner, he decides to try and stop the assassination of JFK... alot of twists and turns

Paula Hawkins- The Girl on the Train

Amazing read

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Feel free to recommend some books to fellow bookworms.

My next read is going to be The President is Missing by James Pstterson and Bill Clinton."

I’m reading that at the mo

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just finished reading the Burning White by Brent Weeks. These days I only read fantasy.

Last naughty read was "A man and his maid"

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

I'm reading a shlcoky fantasy at the moment,so revisiting my youth. Next up is Notes from Walnut tree farm by Roger deakin. I fell in love with the quality of writing and breadth of knowledge in Wild Wood, so have been saving this up for months.

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By *racy_JacksWoman over a year ago

Derby

"Stephen king - 11/22/63

Brill read about a guy who finds a way to travel back intime via a door in a diner, he decides to try and stop the assassination of JFK... alot of twists and turns

Paula Hawkins- The Girl on the Train

Amazing read

I liked both of these

I’m currently reading Poisoner in Chief by Stephen Kinzer, about the MK-ULTRA programme, which was some crazy ass shit!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Feel free to recommend some books to fellow bookworms.

My next read is going to be The President is Missing by James Pstterson and Bill Clinton.

I’m reading that at the mo

I thought it was brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Feel free to recommend some books to fellow bookworms.

My next read is going to be The President is Missing by James Pstterson and Bill Clinton.

I’m reading that at the mo

I thought it was brilliant."

Yeah it is good. He’s my favourite though. Love all his books and the Alex cross ones etc x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm sure none of what I read is of any interest to people on here. Not your typical reading.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Stephen king - 11/22/63

Brill read about a guy who finds a way to travel back intime via a door in a diner, he decides to try and stop the assassination of JFK... alot of twists and turns

Paula Hawkins- The Girl on the Train

Amazing read

I liked both of these

I’m currently reading Poisoner in Chief by Stephen Kinzer, about the MK-ULTRA programme, which was some crazy ass shit! "

That does look a good read. That maybe next on my list

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By *aitonelMan over a year ago

Liverpool

I struggle with books. I love them I really do, but I'm very VERY particular about what I end up enjoying.

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By *moothdickMan over a year ago

stoke

Accidental spy

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm sure none of what I read is of any interest to people on here. Not your typical reading."

You’d never know. Share anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Feel free to recommend some books to fellow bookworms.

My next read is going to be The President is Missing by James Pstterson and Bill Clinton.

I’m reading that at the mo

I thought it was brilliant.

Yeah it is good. He’s my favourite though. Love all his books and the Alex cross ones etc x"

Huge fan of everything he writes too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm sure none of what I read is of any interest to people on here. Not your typical reading.

You’d never know. Share anyway."

Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steels -

John C. Lippold, Damian J. Kotecki

Told ya

work related nonsense

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm sure none of what I read is of any interest to people on here. Not your typical reading.

You’d never know. Share anyway.

Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steels -

John C. Lippold, Damian J. Kotecki

Told ya

work related nonsense "

A niche market

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

Brightfall by Jamie Lee Moyer. A strange take on Robin Hood, 15 years on and someone or something is killing the ex outlaws. Fae, witchcraft and a great sense of place.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love trashy sci-fi and fantasy books. Currently rereading the Nightside books by Simon Green. They’re about an alternative, seedy London and I love Suzie Shooter and Deadboy

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

The Women of Primrose Square - Claudia Carroll.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve just finished The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, I couldn’t put it down.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’ve just finished The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, I couldn’t put it down. "

I definitely want to read that sometime

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By *oulja_01000Man over a year ago

North East

Long walk to freedom by the late Nelson Mandela

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney."

This is so good!

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Just reading Iain Sinclair - London Overground

Love stuff about rambles around cities.

Next is Johann Hari’s Lost Connections. Been meaning to read it for ages.

Need to get back to novels after that.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Currently reading The Passanger by Lisa Lutz.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Hunting Party - Lucy Foley.

It’s gripping!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anything by James Lee Burke.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m reading a book called The Glass Painter’s Daughter by Rachel Hore.

It’s ok so far.

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By *isaB45Woman over a year ago

Fabville

I'm reading The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Someone is going to lend mt The Commandant to read afterwards, so a different perspective.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm reading The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Someone is going to lend mt The Commandant to read afterwards, so a different perspective."

I must put the latter on my list.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Extreme medicine by Kevin Fong. Lots of interesting stories about the origin of treatments we enjoy today, many of which you wouldn't expect.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just started Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

SAS Italian Job by Damien Lewis. It’s brilliant

(If you like that kind of thing

)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ska d for life by Horace Paynter of the Specials...not the deepest music bis graphs. ..doesn't grab you...got Clapton and Suggs lined up...best music biographys is Keith Richards as he really talks music from the soul. Ooh also got the chimp paradox in queue

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

The Crown - goes with the Netflix series. It defines what is fact and what is fiction

Good reading for the historical/political content

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Just started Doctor Sleep by Stephen King"

I loved this.

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By *atricia ParnelWoman over a year ago

In a town full of colours

I'm starting Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver today.

A gothic supernatural thriller

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm reading The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Someone is going to lend mt The Commandant to read afterwards, so a different perspective."

I’ll get it ready for you....

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By *tephanjMan over a year ago

Kettering

Just read 2 books by Wilbur Smith , king of kings and Courtney's war that has now got me up to date on his books

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By *isaB45Woman over a year ago

Fabville

"I'm reading The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Someone is going to lend mt The Commandant to read afterwards, so a different perspective.

I’ll get it ready for you.... "

And the book, please..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm reading The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Someone is going to lend mt The Commandant to read afterwards, so a different perspective.

I’ll get it ready for you....

And the book, please.."

There’s an idea “Naked Swinging Book Club”....

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

Just finished a Joe Abercrombie. Bitt like Game of Thrones meets David Gemmell.

Now on to Smut by Alan Bennett. Love a bit of Alan.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just finished a Joe Abercrombie. Bitt like Game of Thrones meets David Gemmell.

Now on to Smut by Alan Bennett. Love a bit of Alan. "

I enjoyed the Joe Abercrombie series with Logen Nine fingers, read the first 3 books but have tried any of the later stuff.

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

They were the ones I read! Grim. Yet grimly funny.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

Just finished a book of short stories - First Thrills

Currently still reading another one - Flight or Fright

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Just finished a book of short stories - First Thrills

Currently still reading another one - Flight or Fright"

Both enjoyable

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve just started Needful Things. It’s my first Stephen King. I’ve also been given The Stand, Salom’s Lot and the JFK one (I’ve forgotten the title!)

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"I’ve just started Needful Things. It’s my first Stephen King. I’ve also been given The Stand, Salom’s Lot and the JFK one (I’ve forgotten the title!)"

They're all ace. The Stand is one of my favourite books ever.

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

Is that the one with the 'thing' (don't want to give it away..) buried in the woods?

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By *oss25Man over a year ago

Flitwick and Fakenham

Just finishing Engelby by Sebastian Faulkes

Really enjoying it

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Is that the one with the 'thing' (don't want to give it away..) buried in the woods? "

No that's Tommyknockers

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By *ocusMan over a year ago

Cambridge

Reading and immensely enjoying Dracula.

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

Ah. The one with the devil in it?aye. That was good. I got a bit annoyed with last third of the Tommyknockers.

I think Misery has to be the best of his that I've read.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

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By *harlieandJuneCouple over a year ago

Manchester

Absolutely loved this! Normal People is excellent too.

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

Rereading Neuromancer by William Gibson, it's a stone cold classic. He's got a new book out at the end of this month, looking forward to it.

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By *nnocentimesMan over a year ago

over there by that tree

Just finished Prozac Nation again, was reminded how damn good that book is after the author died a couple of weeks ago.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Currently reading norse mythology by neil gaiman.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The secret barrister, can't recommend it highly enough

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The Godfather seen the films never thought i'd read the book but someone recommended it and it is much better than the films.

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By *ittlemiss1985Woman over a year ago

Lansing

"I’ve just started Needful Things. It’s my first Stephen King. I’ve also been given The Stand, Salom’s Lot and the JFK one (I’ve forgotten the title!)"

It's 11/22/63. It's also a series on Netflix

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By *ittlemiss1985Woman over a year ago

Lansing

Also I just reread The Mist by Stephen King. It's one of my favorites.

I also read The Mountain of the Women: Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour by Liam Clancy

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Also I just reread The Mist by Stephen King. It's one of my favorites.

I also read The Mountain of the Women: Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour by Liam Clancy"

The Mist is a brilliant read

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Also I just reread The Mist by Stephen King. It's one of my favorites.

I also read The Mountain of the Women: Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour by Liam Clancy"

The mist is a very good read.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The Institute by Stephen King. Can't seem to put it down. Almost finished the book and I only have it since Sunday.

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By *oss25Man over a year ago

Flitwick and Fakenham

"Rereading Neuromancer by William Gibson, it's a stone cold classic. He's got a new book out at the end of this month, looking forward to it."

Love Gibson, thanks for the heads up Re new book.....will be getting that!

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

"Rereading Neuromancer by William Gibson, it's a stone cold classic. He's got a new book out at the end of this month, looking forward to it.

Love Gibson, thanks for the heads up Re new book.....will be getting that!"

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read? "

Razzle

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read?

Razzle

I’ll check it out. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read? "

The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by AN Roquelaure (Anne Rice) and A Man with A Maid by and anonymous writer always top the list of my recommendations for erotic fiction. Both also have a touch of BDSM.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read?

The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by AN Roquelaure (Anne Rice) and A Man with A Maid by and anonymous writer always top the list of my recommendations for erotic fiction. Both also have a touch of BDSM. "

Thanks for those

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen

Really enjoying this!

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

Agency by William Gibson. Utterly fantastic so far.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already! "

Yes, I use it a lot. I’m impressed with 8 books. I’ve read 7 so far. It’s interesting seeing which book you’ve read has been read the most and which has been the least read and how many pages you’ve read so far

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By *ice But Very NaughtyCouple over a year ago

Swansea

The case against reality by Donald Hoffman. Some very interesting insights into the research on the way our minds and perceptions work with a conclusion that's quite hard to get your head around.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

What’s Goodreads?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Reading That close by Suggs. Good read upto now but not halfway thru yet..it ties in with last book which was one of the members of the Specials..of ghost town fame.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

What’s Goodreads?

It's a website, there's an app too, you can use it to set yourself reading lists or challenges, keep track of books you've read and want to read.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

What’s Goodreads?

It's a website, there's an app too, you can use it to set yourself reading lists or challenges, keep track of books you've read and want to read. "

Thanks, will have a look. Sounds great.

Fair play on the 8 books, NSA. That’s some going.

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"The Godfather seen the films never thought i'd read the book but someone recommended it and it is much better than the films.

I enjoyed the books too, much more than the films. The Exorcist are good books too.

Currently reading In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Matè. It's a non fiction about addiction, very interesting.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

What’s Goodreads?

It's a website, there's an app too, you can use it to set yourself reading lists or challenges, keep track of books you've read and want to read.

Thanks, will have a look. Sounds great.

Fair play on the 8 books, NSA. That’s some going.

They do a yearly reading challenge. I’ve set myself a target of 60 books this year

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

What’s Goodreads?

It's a website, there's an app too, you can use it to set yourself reading lists or challenges, keep track of books you've read and want to read.

Thanks, will have a look. Sounds great.

Fair play on the 8 books, NSA. That’s some going.

They do a yearly reading challenge. I’ve set myself a target of 60 books this year

I downloaded it last night, it’s great.

I’ve set myself a 50 book challenge for the year. I’m almost finished number 5

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

Just finished The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which despite the subject I really enjoyed.

I’m just about to start Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

James Patterson, Cross my Heart

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Grown Ups, Marian Keys.

It’s brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Almost finished The Improbability of Love which I’ve really enjoyed.

8 books down on my Goodreads challenge.

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By *stellaWoman over a year ago

London

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Kate Mosse of Labyrinth series fame? Ooooh I love her, will check this out.

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By *orenzoVonMatterhornMan over a year ago

Lincoln

Pretty much anything by Robert A Heinlein if you're a scifi fan.

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By *stellaWoman over a year ago

London

Recently enjoyed Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just finished The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which despite the subject I really enjoyed.

I’m just about to start Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee"

You have to read Cilka’s Journey now, I Agree about the subject being heartbreaking but I couldn’t put the books down

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Grand master flash and the furious five.

The message

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Grand master flash and the furious five.

The message"

Lol wrong thread, this isn't a hip hop version of five go mad in Dorset.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Am now reading Claptons biography...the blues..in more ways than one

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Grand master flash and the furious five.

The message

Lol wrong thread, this isn't a hip hop version of five go mad in Dorset."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Grand master flash and the furious five.

The message

Lol wrong thread, this isn't a hip hop version of five go mad in Dorset."

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Growing Things - Paul G. Tremblay.

Really enjoying it, it's a bit spooky in parts but perfect for this type of weather.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Almost finished The Improbability of Love which I’ve really enjoyed.

8 books down on my Goodreads challenge."

I upped my challenge to 60 books, I've just finished 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea, which was a bit of a slog at times, that Jules Verne likes to describe a coral reef in minute detail so he does!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m reading The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse.

It’s the first of a series, the second comes out in May this year.

I’m enjoying it so far

Was it you that suggested that Goodreads website on another thread? I'm loving it, set myself a challenge and I'm on my 8th book in January already!

I'm on my 3rd year challenge now. Target of 70. Keep turning the pages!

What’s Goodreads?

It's a website, there's an app too, you can use it to set yourself reading lists or challenges, keep track of books you've read and want to read.

Thanks, will have a look. Sounds great.

Fair play on the 8 books, NSA. That’s some going.

They do a yearly reading challenge. I’ve set myself a target of 60 books this year

I downloaded it last night, it’s great.

I’ve set myself a 50 book challenge for the year. I’m almost finished number 5

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm up to 7 books on the reading challenge this year, pity good reads doesn't have a link to sync your read books on Audible like it does with kindle. Means you have to manually update the list

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ordinary Men

About how ordinary german men became the nazi killing machine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Fly Fishing by J.R. Hartley.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"James Patterson, Cross my Heart"

Really enjoy his books. Kiss The Girls is a good read

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just finishing up Songs of a Dead Dreamer by Thomas Ligotti. Some great terrifyingly odd stories.

Very much recommend to those who like their horror a little weird.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ooh...I bought "the 86 fix" yesterday and it sounds awesome...hot chocolate and Flumps later...

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On the way home from school in 1986, Craig Pelling decided to buy a can of Coke. He wasn't to know a seemingly innocuous visit to the local newsagent would dramatically change the course of his life. Consequently, Craig now lives in a loveless marriage and earns a living in a dead-end job as the manager of an electrical store. He could have been so much more. He could have achieved so much more.

But fate hasn't finished with Craig Pelling.

A school reunion proves to be the catalyst for chaos, and decades on from his visit to that newsagent, Craig's mundane life is turned upside down as his past comes back to haunt him. As he plummets towards rock-bottom, all seems lost for Craig until he's thrown a lifeline — the miraculous lifeline of a brief trip back in time to 1986. Will he be able to fix his life? Is it as simple as just reverting one decision he made over thirty years ago?

Craig is about to find out.

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By *oxyvixen99Woman over a year ago

Newtownabbey

The Devil's Bookkeeper

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By *issmorganWoman over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I've just finished the stranger in our bed and loved it.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Ooh...I bought "the 86 fix" yesterday and it sounds awesome...hot chocolate and Flumps later...

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But fate hasn't finished with Craig Pelling.

Craig is about to find out.

Oh I've recently read Tuned Out by the same author and it was excellent.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My next book is The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"James Patterson, Cross my Heart

Really enjoy his books. Kiss The Girls is a good read"

It is, I’ve read it. I love his stuff!

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By *orksRockerMan over a year ago

Bradford

Any books by Val Mcdermid especially..

The Mermaids Singing - 1st of a series

A place of Execution - A stand alone.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We need to talk about kevin. So much better than the film, first quarter is hard going but after that, brilliant

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"We need to talk about kevin. So much better than the film, first quarter is hard going but after that, brilliant"

I loved that book, but not the movie.

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By *lair101TV/TS over a year ago

Aberdeen, westhill

Philip K Dick.. Time Out Of Joint

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Re-reading bliss by Peter Carey for the third time. A brilliant book in so many ways & reminds me of Australia. Next up is My Story by Mohammed Maktoum, love a good bio.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Most on here can’t read a profile never mind a book

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Most on here can’t read a profile never mind a book "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Most on here can’t read a profile never mind a book

Yes was a bit rude soz

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By *imon the welderMan over a year ago

Northampton

"I'm sure none of what I read is of any interest to people on here. Not your typical reading.

You’d never know. Share anyway.

Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steels -

John C. Lippold, Damian J. Kotecki

Told ya

work related nonsense

A niche market

Not that niche, mines very similar....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"How to be idle

by Tom Hodgkinson"

I've seen Tom Hodgkinson interviewed several times & I like him a lot. I'll put his book on the list then..

I'd recommend -

"Wounded Leaders: British Elitism and the Entitlement Illusion" - Nick Duffell

(It's political/philosophical, written by a psychologist)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Say Nothing: A True Story of Crime and Murder in Northern Ireland

by Patrick Radden Keefe

....it was good.

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

Bloods Revolution by Angus Donald, 17th century shenanigans. Enjoying it so far but I do like historical fiction...

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By *uriousscouserWoman over a year ago

Wirral

I've just finished my Susan Howatch epic, it was a tough one to explain (psychic monk leaves priory and marries a woman young enough to be his daughter then has a mental breakdown trying to do faith-healing after performing an exorcism. An everyday story of ordinary folk), but it had a lot of beautiful imagery and had a lot to say on the subject of grief and change.

I'm now reading Li_elight by Emily Organ, but I'm not far enough into it to know whether I'll like it yet.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've just finished my Susan Howatch epic, it was a tough one to explain (psychic monk leaves priory and marries a woman young enough to be his daughter then has a mental breakdown trying to do faith-healing after performing an exorcism. An everyday story of ordinary folk), but it had a lot of beautiful imagery and had a lot to say on the subject of grief and change.

I'm now reading Li_elight by Emily Organ, but I'm not far enough into it to know whether I'll like it yet."

The Susan Howatch epic- was it a series of books? The first one called Glittering Images?

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By *uriousscouserWoman over a year ago

Wirral

I'm now reading Li_elight by Emily Organ, but I'm not far enough into it to know whether I'll like it yet.

The Susan Howatch epic- was it a series of books? The first one called Glittering Images?"

Yes, it was Glamorous Powers, Joanthon Darrow's story. I enjoyed it a lot but its a tough one to explain!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We need to talk about kevin. So much better than the film, first quarter is hard going but after that, brilliant

I loved that book, but not the movie. "

So whos to blame, was Kevin just born bad or did he turn bad because he wasnt loved?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would highly recommend the Tattooist of Auschwitz. But make sure you've got tissues at the ready if you get emotional while reading.

Ispy by Tom Marcus is good if you like memoir type books.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I would highly recommend the Tattooist of Auschwitz. But make sure you've got tissues at the ready if you get emotional while reading.

Ispy by Tom Marcus is good if you like memoir type books. "

So good. (Tattooist of Auschwitz).

I second this.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I would highly recommend the Tattooist of Auschwitz. But make sure you've got tissues at the ready if you get emotional while reading.

Ispy by Tom Marcus is good if you like memoir type books.

So good. (Tattooist of Auschwitz).

I second this. "

Loved this book.

Cilka’s Journey is next on my list.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. Fills in the gaps that you didn't know about. French Pig farmers wearing masks end up getting a lot of innocent people massacred. Contains plenty of food for thought.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hi all, ‘The name of the wind’ by Patrick Rothfuss is a fantastic book as is the second in the trilogy ‘The wise mans fear’.

Be warned I am still waiting for the final book, it’s been 8-9 years, he’s still not written it.

I recommended getting them on Audible the narration is top notch, I’ve listened to them both over and over.

One last thing if you like erotica, I have been writing short stories, I would love to share with people for feedback. Message me if interested.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you fancy something different Luke Smitherd writes some really interesting novels. They can be a little weird, twisted but very original.

The stone man

A head full of knives

The physics of the dead

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By *ragonage24Man over a year ago

Newcastle

just finished Andrzej Sapowski series, The Witcher. Great series of books

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"just finished Andrzej Sapowski series, The Witcher. Great series of books "

Same here, finished the lady of the lake yesterday and I'm looking for a replacement fantasy series. If I don't find one by tonight I'll have to start considering prequels

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman over a year ago
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My Own Little World

"just finished Andrzej Sapowski series, The Witcher. Great series of books "

The Witcher is 1 of the books I'm currently reading and struggling with at the mo, not sure if he isn't a particularly good writer or he has gotten lost in the translation. I will come back to it at some point and try again.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just started American Gods last right really enjoying it so far

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By *ionelhutzMan over a year ago

liverpool

One day

Starter for 10

High fidelity.

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By *ervent_fervourMan over a year ago

Halifax

"Rereading Neuromancer by William Gibson, it's a stone cold classic. He's got a new book out at the end of this month, looking forward to it."

That were good that.

I'm on to another Joe Abercrombie. He's such a sadist.

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By *axwell VelourMan over a year ago

High Wycombe

"just finished Andrzej Sapowski series, The Witcher. Great series of books "

Im hoping to start the Witcher series soon, I've heard good things.

I've recently finished The tattooist of Auschwitz.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Reading "Stories of your life and others" by Ted Chiang. Finished most of them. Pure mind-fuckery. The kind of stories that will make you think for weeks to follow.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Tell Nobody - Patricia Gibney.

Hooked from the first chapter, it’s brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

The Getaway, Maria Duffy.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Are we all reading loads now that lots of us are home?

I’m inhaling books

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By *essie.Woman over a year ago

Serendipity

I’m going for Invisible Women next.

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By *imon_hydeMan over a year ago

Stockport

This is the perfect time to stick your nose in a book. I've just started The Mirror & The Light by Hilary Mantel and so far it's bloody marvellous.

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By *ionelhutzMan over a year ago

liverpool

I love it when you start a new book and cant put it down

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Curently reading "The waking Fire" by Anthony Ryan. i'm still working so not as much time to read as i'd like.

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By *oggoneMan over a year ago

Derry

Patrick Radden Keefe: Say Nothing

David Peace: The Damned United

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By *uriousscouserWoman over a year ago

Wirral

"Are we all reading loads now that lots of us are home?

I’m inhaling books

I am finding myself stressed and increasingly in need of comfort. A set of three Famous Five books was on offer on Kindle so that's what I'm currently reading. 45 years old and reading Five on a Treasure Island. I can't recommend it. Those kids are unbearably smug arses.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Great to see so many fellow bookworms! And guessing we all have more reading time!

I love a bit of everything so taking a look few what everyone’s reading. Most recent has been Ant Middletons fear bubble and state of affairs Esther perel real interesting read!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Jam by Yahtzee Croshaw for the millionth time on Audible

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Are we all reading loads now that lots of us are home?

I’m inhaling books

I loved those books!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I love it when you start a new book and cant put it down"

Me too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone have any suggestions for a decent smutty read?

Razzle

I’ll check it out. Thank you

Readers wives might be the one to grab your hands on atm

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By *ddictedToLoveMan over a year ago

Gloucestershire

https://archive.org/details/magazine_rack

These have magazines which you can download for free

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By *ionelhutzMan over a year ago

liverpool

Peter Swanson..before she knew him

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Finished reading "Why we sleep" by Matthew Walker. I don't see myself sacrificing my eight hours sleep any day in the near future.

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