FabSwingers.com forum: What was the last book you read?

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

I'm looking for some inspiration. Last year I struggled with finding time to read or even get through a couple of books. In 2018 I want to read at least 12 books. If you guys have any recommendations, it would be much appreciated

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

Currently reading Graham Norton's "Holding", not far enough in to rate it, although it is very well written so far.

If you're up for a real challenge, try the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series (Game of Thrones), great books in their own right and will keep you busy for a while

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

1984 is a good read very relevent in todays society

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

Don't have time for reading books between kids, work,home and fab too busy

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By *andytownMan
over a year ago

Gods Own Country

The club book

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"I'm looking for some inspiration. Last year I struggled with finding time to read or even get through a couple of books. In 2018 I want to read at least 12 books. If you guys have any recommendations, it would be much appreciated

Avid reader here

what genre have you in mind?

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

Currently wading through the Conn Iggulden Emperor Series. All about Julius Caesar. It's fiction but based on history obviously. Addictive.

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By *ohndunboyneMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne & Dublin

Stephen King's Mr Mercedes trilogy was good

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

The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter The Lords of the Underworld series

Love this series

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter The Lords of the Underworld series

Love this series

Have you read the Drizzit books by R A Salvatore? They are epic

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By *arry and AnnCouple
over a year ago

Louth

"1984 is a good read very relevent in todays society"

Ive only read a couple of Orwells books, and while they are thought provoking, they are also verrry morbid..

OP, try game of thrones. That'll keep you busy for a month or three

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Treated myself for Crimbo to the "Atlas of the Irish Revolution"

Rate I'm going may be 2021 before I finnish it.

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

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By *icebloke..but filthyMan
over a year ago

Nth. London

Mr Pikes: The story of Tony Pikes, a poor boy from London who ended up owning Piles hotel in Ibiza.

Brilliant, funny and entertaining...

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By *icebloke..but filthyMan
over a year ago

Nth. London

Haha PIKES hotel!!

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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I've just finish Tom Crean, unsung hero and I'm about 50 pages into bad ideas by Robert Winston. Unsung hero was a brilliant book but in the early stages they seemed to guess a little at his life story. Fantastic insight into the struggles of early polar expeditions.

The human mind is also a good read by Robert Winston

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

"The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter The Lords of the Underworld series

Love this series

Have you read the Drizzit books by R A Salvatore? They are epic

No I'm just waiting patiently for the next in the series of Blackdagger Brotherhood by Jr Ward

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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By *agic ManuMan
over a year ago

TA Today: A new introduction to transactional analysis.

This book is magic. It's much more than just a psychotherapy theory. It has it's own philosophy and a masterpiece of communication.

What makes this book good?

- the belief is we create a 'script' for our lives at an early stage. Based upon our experiences, we designate how we expect and believe our lives to turn out. Whether for better or worse, we unwittingly act out this script. Whilst the notion of 'look back at your childhood' seems tedious - the ideas of scripts is profound. It's quite often you see many people act out what they believe their life should be (Like those who say they don't deserve happiness)... and if reading this you exclaim "That's a self-fulfilling prophecy!" then well done - You win a cookie

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By *aythekiddMan
over a year ago

Carlow

Last book I read was actually recommend to me by a fabber on a similar thread, it's called "The Gone Away World" and boy was it a trip

It's got ninjas, rally driving pirates and a mission to save the world. Very interesting read, all the characters are hilarious and unique and it will completely subvert your expectations time and time again.

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

Marching powder by rusty young

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Not the last book I've read, in fact it's a while ago - the human stain by Philip Roth - but I think his books could be an interesting for you.

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter The Lords of the Underworld series

Love this series

Have you read the Drizzit books by R A Salvatore? They are epic

No I'm just waiting patiently for the next in the series of Blackdagger Brotherhood by Jr Ward"

try Patrick Rothfuss 'the name of the wind' while you are waiting

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"Not the last book I've read, in fact it's a while ago - the human stain by Philip Roth - but I think his books could be an interesting for you. "

Very good read

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

A spy in the house of love - Anais Nin ...

Seminal stuff

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By *eductively_SweetWoman
over a year ago

wexford

mid way through fergal keane wounds

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Last book I read was actually recommend to me by a fabber on a similar thread, it's called "The Gone Away World" and boy was it a trip

I've just downloaded the sample From kindle store. This sounds a bit more light hearted than my last two books

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By *aythekiddMan
over a year ago

Carlow

"Last book I read was actually recommend to me by a fabber on a similar thread, it's called "The Gone Away World" and boy was it a trip

I've just downloaded the sample From kindle store. This sounds a bit more light hearted than my last two books

Awesome, let me know what you think

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Snow Blind by Ragnar Jonasson

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

I'm not a bookworm, but recently read..

The man in the mirror and The black mirror.. Very interesting, eroitc and easy read.. The Author is a lady on here.. That reminds me must get the third sequel

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

"I'm not a bookworm, but recently read..

The man in the mirror and The black mirror.. Very interesting, eroitc and easy read.. The Author is a lady on here.. That reminds me must get the third sequel

Erotic..

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

Thanks so much guys for your input, those suggestions may just keep me out of mischief for a while

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

Just reread Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. Would recommend it to anyone.

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

Nearly always happy endings

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

Bruce Springsteen book

Born in the usa

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By *orethanenough73Man
over a year ago

City centre

Such Good Girls, also The Book Thief. Both set during WWII.

Thought provoking reads.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere

"Stephen King's Mr Mercedes trilogy was good

Didn't read the books but tv series was the best television I've seen in a long time.

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

Reading the shadow of the wind by Carlos ruiz zafon at the moment

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

"Such Good Girls, also The Book Thief. Both set during WWII.

Thought provoking reads."

The book thief is one of my favourites. ... refused to see the movie as the book meant to much to me

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By *ohndunboyneMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne & Dublin

"Stephen King's Mr Mercedes trilogy was good

Didn't read the books but tv series was the best television I've seen in a long time.

Good to hear. I think the books are better though. The TV series was just the first book and I believe they are making the next two now as well. I will still look forward to watching them though, as it was a very good interpretation

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By *orethanenough73Man
over a year ago

City centre

"Such Good Girls, also The Book Thief. Both set during WWII.

Thought provoking reads.

The book thief is one of my favourites. ... refused to see the movie as the book meant to much to me "

Good taste pal. Watched the movie & you were right, it was terrible in comparison.

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By *iftyfifty51Man
over a year ago

trim

"1984 is a good read very relevent in todays society"

1984 is a brilliant book, and a good film,and is always relevant,power always corrupts

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By *rivexMan
over a year ago

Newtown

Carlos rues stefon

The shadow of the wind.

Magic

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By *rivexMan
over a year ago

Newtown

Daaaaam! Reokied before even reading the comments!

My favourite book of all time...

(Well aside from the alchemist....)

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

"Such Good Girls, also The Book Thief. Both set during WWII.

Thought provoking reads.

The book thief is one of my favourites. ... refused to see the movie as the book meant to much to me

Good taste pal. Watched the movie & you were right, it was terrible in comparison."

The book is a joy ... I love it

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

"Carlos rues stefon

The shadow of the wind.

Magic "

I'm reading that now ... love it so far. It's one to get lost in

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By *verage Joe BlackMan
over a year ago

Border Area

If I were to suggest Tintin in Tibet, on the basis that Captain Haddock is hilarious, I wonder (a) would anyone know what the hell I’m talking about and (b) would I open myself to serious ridicule...??

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

"If I were to suggest Tintin in Tibet, on the basis that Captain Haddock is hilarious, I wonder (a) would anyone know what the hell I’m talking about and (b) would I open myself to serious ridicule...??

Tintin ... little French character? ?? I'm afraid to ask ...lol

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

"1984 is a good read very relevent in todays society"

A classic it sold out when Trump got elected

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By *verage Joe BlackMan
over a year ago

Border Area

Tintin ... little French character? ?? I'm afraid to ask ...lol"

Tintin the reporter with his blonde quiff, little dog snowy and friend Captain Haddock. And not forgetting the Thompson Twins (not the pop act from the 80s)... light hearted entertainment, even at this age

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By *ommando4Man
over a year ago

South Co. Dublin

Five go on a camping trip - I had a bit of a crush on George and not mention Timmy the dog

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

Tintin ... little French character? ?? I'm afraid to ask ...lol

Lol .... I'm going to take your word for it ... last time I read tin tin was in french class

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

IT'S SO EASY AND OTHER LIES...

by DUFF Mc Kagan

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By *verage Joe BlackMan
over a year ago

Border Area

Tintin ... little French character? ?? I'm afraid to ask ...lol

Lol .... I'm going to take your word for it ... last time I read tin tin was in french class

The perfect excuse to expand your literary experience by jumping on to Amazon and buying the full series of Tintin books...!

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By *ack 188Man
over a year ago

Dublin 15

I only read non fiction at an astonishing rate...I work I a library

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

Reading book 3 of 5 books about department 19 . Battle lines by Will Hill. A kids book about vampires.

Got the 5 2nd last week

Before that a Glive Gussler book. Have nearly all his books.

Any Terry Pratchett's books.

Love books have 100s lol to many to want to count

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

"Reading book 3 of 5 books about department 19 . Battle lines by Will Hill. A kids book about vampires.

Got the 5 2nd last week

Before that a Glive Gussler book. Have nearly all his books.

Any Terry Pratchett's books.

Love books have 100s lol to many to want to count

Terry RIP ... reading him since I was to young too. His death made me so sad but his books keep making me smile

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By *Belfast_FellaMan
over a year ago

belfast

The latest in the Charlie Parker series by John Connolly, which is called A Game of Ghosts.

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

The Art of War - Sun Tzu

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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago

C'est moi Boudoir

Laughing my way through "Squirrel seeks Chipmunk" by David Sedaris

Madame B

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

“How to kick-start your swinging lifestyle”

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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago

C'est moi Boudoir

"Laughing my way through "Squirrel seeks Chipmunk" by David Sedaris

Madame B"

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

"The Art of War - Sun Tzu"

Has lead people up the garden path since the day it was written and continues to do so today.

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

I love Angela Marsons... silent scream, lost girls. Dead souls and so on....

Reading plum island by Nelson Demille at moment....

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

Grey Mountain by John Grisham. I absolutely love his books

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

Depends what you like but if your familiar with Alan partridge we need to talk about Alan and nomad are a witty well written read. If you fancy a gritty insite into a ww2 German soldiers experience at Leningrad then the forgotten soldier by Guy Sajer is mind blowing

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By *amsam69Man
over a year ago

dublin

Just finished the Choice by philly McMahon really good read. He tells it like it was in the early 90s

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By *lackcoffee68Man
over a year ago

Derry/ Londonderry

Any Lee Childs Jack Reacher...

Everyone are classic.

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

The Pornographer ,

John Mc Gahern.

.Harry

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By *ohndunboyneMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne & Dublin

Currently reading a Ross O'Carroll Kelly book but it has reminded me.

Years ago I read a series of books by Spike Milligan and recall finding them very funny, so if someone is looking for humour, I would say you should give them a try

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

"I've just finish Tom Crean, unsung hero and I'm about 50 pages into bad ideas by Robert Winston. Unsung hero was a brilliant book but in the early stages they seemed to guess a little at his life story. Fantastic insight into the struggles of early polar expeditions.

The human mind is also a good read by Robert Winston "

Un sung Hero ,Great wee book ,easy to read and the title says it all. Shackleton was a cool customer too. Harry

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By *squaredCouple
over a year ago

Dublin/westmeath/kildare

It is old but I keep re-reading it "the monk who sold his ferrari"

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By *ustin-SiderMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Grey Mountain by John Grisham. I absolutely love his books "

I love John Grisham's books myself. They're all so good.

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By *mi_Chew_KokWoman
over a year ago

DARK SOCIETY

Everything you told me by Lucy Dawson , excellent book

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

Pre-suasion by Robert Cialdini

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By *ocbrownMan
over a year ago

Kilkenny/Waterford

It was the snapper by roddy Doyle

Seen the movie but have to say that the book was funnier

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

LAst one I read was “then she was gone” kinda like girl on the train but no where near as good

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Soldiers of Folly.. The IRA border campaign of '56 to '62

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By *o stringsCouple
over a year ago

Kerry, Limerick, Waterford

Just started "Commonwealth" by Ann Patchett

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