tooner 243 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 There's a little indie book shop in CLS. I'm going through Stephen Kings back catalogue atm, £1.99 each. King is my guilty pleasure, what haven't you read? different seasons is brilliant, the stand (bit long but a great story)is my favorite, the bachman books is awesome the real running man story shits all over the travesty that was AH-nolds mooovie, and the long walk is a scary commentary (or view into the future considering it was written +30 years ago) on reality programming. just read his latest collection as well, Full Dark No Stars, it was meh i've read enough of his stuff that I can see the twist coming form a mile away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I've read 3 in the last 4 weeks, Rose Madder, the Dead Zone and Under The Dome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Anyone read anything by David Foster Wallace? I started reading an article he did yesterday, but didn't have time to finish, it had tonnes of footnotes as well and I couldn't be arsed. Might try a short story, struggling to fit much in atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The last book I read was 'The Informers' by Bret Easton Ellis, multi angled existentialism, consequently confusing at times but a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 wasted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The last book I read was 'The Informers' by Bret Easton Ellis, multi angled existentialism, consequently confusing at times but a good read. Get Imperial Bedrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26967 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs as part of a sci-fi series of books including HG Wells on the kindle for 70p! What a good read it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Re-reading the sublime So the Wind Won't Blow it All Away by the genius that was Richard Brautigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 how long do people give books if they don't like them, or just can't get into them for any reason ? Or do you carry on until the bitter end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Re-reading the sublime So the Wind Won't Blow it All Away by the genius that was Richard Brautigan. I sometimes read books again, if I like them and its been a while. Sometimes a 2nd read is good, you see things you didn't see first time round. I've just ordered Alex Fergusons autobiograpy "my life" on ebay, one of the best, I borrowed it a few years ago but I;ll be glad to have my own copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 www.theblizzard.co.uk Jonathan Wilson of Zonal Marking has gone all M.A.S.K. and assembled a crack team of journo's writing about whatever footy they want. First issue is 'pay what you like'. 188pages in total comes via .pdf link. Saw post about that not long back I think. Is it any good? (comparable to? ) . The subs seemed quite expensive too? I'm only finishing up the first article, really good read so far though(it's about St. Pauli FC). Well worth a read-similar to some of the Guardian writers articles, especially for 1p or the suggesed £3. I like the sound and ethos of it from checking their website. Forthcoming hardcopies look almost as though will be a conventional book format . Definately worth a couple of quid for a trial download read anyway. Cheers. Just to be picky but its Michael Cox that does the Zonal marking website. Wilson has done a few books and his inverting the pyramid was quite good. I've been tempted to get this as well as I enjoy is guardian columns and its got a quite a few other good football journalists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9015 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Been reading George R R Martin's Song of Ice and Fires series. Not normally bothered by Swords and Shields stuff, but it was recommended by a few friends whose opinion I trust, it's being shown on Sky Atlantic and I found the first book of the series on the underground system in San Francisco. I figured it was a sign and to be fair I've burned through the first three books (The kindle is a wonderful device) in quick succession and I've been enjoying the series immensely. Don't expect any great message, but the scope of the thing is vast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Someone recommend me a holiday book: thriller probably, easy to pick up and get into, not too taxing on the old concentration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Someone recommend me a holiday book: thriller probably, easy to pick up and get into, not too taxing on the old concentration. see 2 posts up. Anything by Stephen Leather, particularly "The Chinaman" or "The Bombmaker" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The Last Days of Richard III by John Ashdown-Hill. You see, you have to think ahead. When I [eventually] bump into Bettany Hughes I will be able to get into her knickers fairly easily due to all the history info I have picked up with which to impress her. Like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Someone recommend me a holiday book: thriller probably, easy to pick up and get into, not too taxing on the old concentration. Old skool but you can't whack a bit of Raymond Chandler / Dashiell Hammett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Dr Noisewater, this is a good thriller too, as well as the Stephen Leather books http://www.bookfinder.com/dir/i/The_Envoy/0099337614/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Potter MD 0 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 "Patient Zero" by Jonathan Maberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6888 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Someone recommend me a holiday book: thriller probably, easy to pick up and get into, not too taxing on the old concentration. The Blue Nowhere, by Jeffrey Deaver, supoib novel. Am currently reading (just started) The Civil War by Shelby Foote (3 volumes), waited months to get my hands on it (for less than £100) and now thankfully in reprint for just over £50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Blue Bloods. Memoirs of an NYPD officer who went to Harvard. Interesting read but he comes across as a bit of a cock at times with some 'where's my motivation' moments. Tries to justify being workshy as being the fault of his sergeant who didn't love him enough or some shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Forza, the Fall & Rise of Italian Football by Paddy Agnew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) Blue Bloods. Memoirs of an NYPD officer who went to Harvard. Interesting read but he comes across as a bit of a cock at times with some 'where's my motivation' moments. Tries to justify being workshy as being the fault of his sergeant who didn't love him enough or some shite. You read 'Homicide' by David Simon? It's excellent. It comes in at an intimidating 600+ pages but don't let that put you off. Edited May 18, 2011 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 No but it's referenced in this one so I'll probably pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks for the recommendations Leazes, Alex & TP. I shall look into your suggestions. One more proviso: not too many characters, I'm shite with names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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