FabSwingers.com forum: Book Recommendations

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

I’m always on the look out for new things to read and I love hearing about books people like.

Do you have a favorite book ? Are you reading anything fun at the moment ? Anything you’d like to recommend ? Post below I’d love to hear about them.

I’m almost finished The Joke by Milan Kundera. I think it’s one of the best books I’ve read to date!

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

Anything by Linwood Barclay, there is always a little twist at the end.

For crime Jo Nesbo (Harry Hole series) is good as is Michael Connelly (Bosch series)

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

"Anything by Linwood Barclay, there is always a little twist at the end.

For crime Jo Nesbo (Harry Hole series) is good as is Michael Connelly (Bosch series)"

I should really read more crime and true crime books. People always recommend those !

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By *arythatsmeWoman
over a year ago

Dublin

I'm on my second reading of the Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris, great read I absolutely love it!!

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

What sort of genres do you usually read?

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

Oh I’m all over the place sometimes! I like science fiction, some horror. Recently I’ve been on a classic binge. I’ve read a lot of Hemingway, JD Salinger, and Ray Bradbury but I’m always trying find books that I might not usually read.

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

I’ve never heard of that I should look into it. Must be good if you’re on a second read haha

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

"Oh I’m all over the place sometimes! I like science fiction, some horror. Recently I’ve been on a classic binge. I’ve read a lot of Hemingway, JD Salinger, and Ray Bradbury but I’m always trying find books that I might not usually read."

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE).

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

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE). "

Great recs! Dark matter sounds fun. Have you read any H.P Lovecraft ? I think he’s a lot of fun

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

Madhouse At The End of the Earth by Julian Sancton

About an ill fated Belgian expedition to Antartica

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

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE).

Great recs! Dark matter sounds fun. Have you read any H.P Lovecraft ? I think he’s a lot of fun "

I have not actually, which book of his would you recommend?

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

"Madhouse At The End of the Earth by Julian Sancton

About an ill fated Belgian expedition to Antartica"

People seem to really like books that are tied to arctic lol

Thanks!

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

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE).

Great recs! Dark matter sounds fun. Have you read any H.P Lovecraft ? I think he’s a lot of fun

I have not actually, which book of his would you recommend?"

I just bought his complete works. His stand out novels are at the mountain of madness, the shadow over innsmouth and the Cthulhu mythos.

My personal favorite is a short story of his based around a ww2 submarine that run out of fuel and is stuck at the bottom of the ocean. It’s called the temple. I’m pretty sure you can read it online for free!

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

"Madhouse At The End of the Earth by Julian Sancton

About an ill fated Belgian expedition to Antartica

People seem to really like books that are tied to arctic lol

Thanks! "

Another good one is The Terror by Dan Simmons, but it is looooooong

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

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE).

Great recs! Dark matter sounds fun. Have you read any H.P Lovecraft ? I think he’s a lot of fun

I have not actually, which book of his would you recommend?

I just bought his complete works. His stand out novels are at the mountain of madness, the shadow over innsmouth and the Cthulhu mythos.

Thank you!

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

My absolute favourite horror book is Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, its about a fictional 19th century Arctic trip during full dark, it's terrifying.

Apart from that, some other horrors I've loved are Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver (again), You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, Rawblood by Caitriona Ward, Song of Kali by Dan Simmons (this one is INTENSE).

Great recs! Dark matter sounds fun. Have you read any H.P Lovecraft ? I think he’s a lot of fun

I have not actually, which book of his would you recommend?

I just bought his complete works. His stand out novels are at the mountain of madness, the shadow over innsmouth and the Cthulhu mythos.

Thank you!"

No problem. If you read it let me know if you liked it!

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By *ilderMan
over a year ago

dublin

The Dirt - Motley Crue

You're welcome

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

"The Dirt - Motley Crue

You're welcome

My friend read that I think. Those guys took the rock and roll lifestyle to the next level haha

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By *ilderMan
over a year ago

dublin

"The Dirt - Motley Crue

You're welcome

My friend read that I think. Those guys took the rock and roll lifestyle to the next level haha

Yes they've quite the anecdotes

. They made it into a film (that's on Netflix) a few years back but 'I prefer the book' to use that often quoted expression.

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

I love my true crime books.

Ill be gone in the dark is on my to read list. I do like the more psychology based books on true crime. What makes them the way they are etc. I must start rebuilding my library.

Ann Rule is also an excellent true crime author. She worked with ted bundy

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

"I love my true crime books.

Ill be gone in the dark is on my to read list. I do like the more psychology based books on true crime. What makes them the way they are etc. I must start rebuilding my library.

Ann Rule is also an excellent true crime author. She worked with ted bundy"

Ann Rule has the inside information! Haha for how popular the true crime genre is I should really pick up a book ! Sounds like a good rec I’ll check it out

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

"The Dirt - Motley Crue

You're welcome

My friend read that I think. Those guys took the rock and roll lifestyle to the next level haha

Yes they've quite the anecdotes

. They made it into a film (that's on Netflix) a few years back but 'I prefer the book' to use that often quoted expression. "

I’ve heard of the film! Didn’t realise it was based on a book I just thought it was a standalone film !

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
over a year ago

The West

"I love my true crime books.

Ill be gone in the dark is on my to read list. I do like the more psychology based books on true crime. What makes them the way they are etc. I must start rebuilding my library.

Ann Rule is also an excellent true crime author. She worked with ted bundy"

Have you read Manhunters.(Colin Wilson)

A lot of crime series and netflix series based off the book.

It's about the development of the Behavioural Science Unit at Quantico. Focusing mainly on US serial killers the psychology around them and how profiling helped to find them. Its very good.

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

"I love my true crime books.

Ill be gone in the dark is on my to read list. I do like the more psychology based books on true crime. What makes them the way they are etc. I must start rebuilding my library.

Ann Rule is also an excellent true crime author. She worked with ted bundy

Have you read Manhunters.(Colin Wilson)

A lot of crime series and netflix series based off the book.

It's about the development of the Behavioural Science Unit at Quantico. Focusing mainly on US serial killers the psychology around them and how profiling helped to find them. Its very good."

I’ve watched the series ! I really enjoyed it. Had no clue it was based on a book !

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

One of my all time favourite books is The Throwback by Tom Sharp

I actually had to put the book down as I was shaking with laughter, absolutely briliant

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

"One of my all time favourite books is The Throwback by Tom Sharp

I actually had to put the book down as I was shaking with laughter, absolutely briliant "

Nice to see a lighter themed book! Something that not about murderers or horror ! Haha

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Frankly, I gave up reading books a very long time ago, decades ago in fact; my principal interest now is in reading academic journals and accessing specialised databases.

I have never read a novel of any kind, and I love to absorb factual material as it satisfies my insatiable curiosity.

Everyone has their own interests and their own style of acquiring info!

I keep up to date on current issues by reading a quality newspaper almost every day; and The Irish Times Weekend Edition.

For a laugh I occasionally buy The Sunday World or The Sunday Life, which usually contain nothing of any consequence!

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"I love my true crime books.

Ill be gone in the dark is on my to read list. I do like the more psychology based books on true crime. What makes them the way they are etc. I must start rebuilding my library.

Ann Rule is also an excellent true crime author. She worked with ted bundy

Have you read Manhunters.(Colin Wilson)

A lot of crime series and netflix series based off the book.

It's about the development of the Behavioural Science Unit at Quantico. Focusing mainly on US serial killers the psychology around them and how profiling helped to find them. Its very good."

Would u believe i just came across it there as i looking for more books so it has been added to the wish list

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By *onny1969Man
over a year ago

local

I’d recommend any hanuki murakami, IQ84 ,Norwegian wood or the wind up bird are very good

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By *dfabMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne

Haven't read all of thread but I'd strongly recommend Stephen King - Rose Madder or Dark Half. One is a seriously gripping husband/wife cat and mouse thriller and the other is what I consider to be his most violent story. Guess what? I'm not telling you which is which

Because I believe you will love both

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