FabSwingers.com forum: Whatcha Reading?

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

Any eager readers of books here? If so, what are you all reading? I'm going to start a book about the Amazon warrior women soon

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By *ikesEmBigMan
over a year ago

Herts

This

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

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

Is the cottage as magic as the title claims?

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

Nothing at the moment...I need down time to pick one up though. I’ve got grounded spiritually on audio books if that counts?!

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

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"Is the cottage as magic as the title claims? "

Its on a natural power source so more of a channeling cottage

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

Simon Scarrow The Eagles Conquest. Read the series before and am enjoying it again.

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

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By *ljamMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Another Country by James Baldwin. First book of his I've read. It's brilliant.

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside

Taken to listening to audio books at work, currently on book 10 of Robert Jordans Wheel of Time series since the show is due on Amazon next year.

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

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment "

I love that book

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

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

"Is the cottage as magic as the title claims?

Its on a natural power source so more of a channeling cottage

Forgot to quote

Intriguing *puts pinky to mouth

So what happens in this cottage you speak of??

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

"This"

That was rrrrrRRRRRipe

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book"

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

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

Steve Backshaws book...expedition. good read.

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

"Nothing at the moment...I need down time to pick one up though. I’ve got grounded spiritually on audio books if that counts?!

Audio books certainly count!

What is Grounded Spirituality?

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

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment "

I remember dragging my mum and dad around bookshops in Cornwall to buy this when it came out in 1986!

Great book!

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

"Another Country by James Baldwin. First book of his I've read. It's brilliant."

Is James Baldwin actually bald though?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've just started The Rules of Contagion - Why Things Spread and Why They Stop. Adam Kucharski.

Recommended on the virology podcast I listen to.

I know how to have fun

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

This Magic Cottage book sounds popular. I must find out what happens in this cottage....

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I remember dragging my mum and dad around bookshops in Cornwall to buy this when it came out in 1986!

Great book! "

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

"I've just started The Rules of Contagion - Why Things Spread and Why They Stop. Adam Kucharski.

Recommended on the virology podcast I listen to.

I know how to have fun

Virology podcasts are TIGHT!

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I've just started The Rules of Contagion - Why Things Spread and Why They Stop. Adam Kucharski.

Recommended on the virology podcast I listen to.

I know how to have fun

Is it an easy read swing x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I've just started The Rules of Contagion - Why Things Spread and Why They Stop. Adam Kucharski.

Recommended on the virology podcast I listen to.

I know how to have fun

Is it an easy read swing x"

So far yes, but I'm only just at the beginning.

It doesn't read like mathematical modelling thank God

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

It was Creed that got me hooked on James Herbert.

I re-read The Rats saga when I had pet rats...probably not the best idea I've ever had

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

I just finished girl with a pearl earring... It was great, highly recommend

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By *P994Man
over a year ago

Travelling

I only ever really read non-fiction. Currently reading Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside

"I only ever really read non-fiction. Currently reading Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell"

Any good? I like to alternate between fantasy/scifi and some history or science

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

The forum on here

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

"The forum on here "

Oh you!

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I've just started The Rules of Contagion - Why Things Spread and Why They Stop. Adam Kucharski.

Recommended on the virology podcast I listen to.

I know how to have fun

Is it an easy read swing x

So far yes, but I'm only just at the beginning.

It doesn't read like mathematical modelling thank God

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By *P994Man
over a year ago

Travelling

"I only ever really read non-fiction. Currently reading Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell

Any good? I like to alternate between fantasy/scifi and some history or science"

I’m enjoying it from what I’ve read so far. I’d recommend it, there’s a good overview of different continents which makes an interesting read.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

It was Creed that got me hooked on James Herbert.

I re-read The Rats saga when I had pet rats...probably not the best idea I've ever had

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

The latest David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

I got into James Herbert at school and started with the rats trilogy, it definitely sets your imagination off. Magic Cottage is great

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

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harrari . Such an interesting read

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

"The latest David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue."

David Mitchell off the t.v.?

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside

"I only ever really read non-fiction. Currently reading Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell

Any good? I like to alternate between fantasy/scifi and some history or science

I’m enjoying it from what I’ve read so far. I’d recommend it, there’s a good overview of different continents which makes an interesting read."

Nice one cheers, I'll pop it on my list

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I love reading,

Currently on Take me in by Sabine Durant, bit creepy.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Bliss

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

I got into James Herbert at school and started with the rats trilogy, it definitely sets your imagination off. Magic Cottage is great "

Have you read herberts David Ash saga thats quite good spurs x

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Behind the bike shed!

The Boy is always reading The Rivers of London series!

Kitty is reading little women for some reason!

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

I’m currently working my way through the Ben Stillman series by Peter Brandvold, not long finished the Black Fleet and Expansion Wars trilogies by Joshua Dalzelle (for the second time).

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

I got into James Herbert at school and started with the rats trilogy, it definitely sets your imagination off. Magic Cottage is great

Have you read herberts David Ash saga thats quite good spurs x"

No I haven’t, I’ll have to add them to my list. The last I read of his was 48

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

Not reading anything at the moment, but open to recommendations on good thrillers.

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By *lipy123TV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Who sent Clement ? Keith A Pearson

A novel with quite a bit of humour

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

Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects?

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By *hestyDrawWoman
over a year ago

Here and There

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By *hestyDrawWoman
over a year ago

Here and There

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment "

That’s a great book.

I’m reading David Copperfield. It’s awesome.

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

Reading 'Full Throttle' by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son). He's a great writer.

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

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why "

Brilliant read!! Try The jigsaw man if you haven’t already , genuine profiler who has worked on some well documented cases in UK, I was hooked!!

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

"Nothing at the moment...I need down time to pick one up though. I’ve got grounded spiritually on audio books if that counts?!

Audio books certainly count!

What is Grounded Spirituality? "

Essentially a book of self discovery and journey of the author Jeff brown...Reading after having read uncommon bond. Throughly love his work

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects? "

I am. Very much.

But my current read certainly isn't fiction

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

"Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects? "

Not quite ancient history but I read History of the SS by G.S Graber recently, a very interesting and eye opening read.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why

Brilliant read!! Try The jigsaw man if you haven’t already , genuine profiler who has worked on some well documented cases in UK, I was hooked!!

It is, I’m enjoying it. Thanks Jessica for the recommendation sounds right up my street, added to the list

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

"I am on James Herbert The magic cottage at the moment

I love that book

I first read it when I was 18 and that hooked me onto Mr Herbert so I collected the whole works apart from The Rats saga, I hate rats

I got into James Herbert at school and started with the rats trilogy, it definitely sets your imagination off. Magic Cottage is great "

I started with ratty oh and the dark...I loved Once and Ash.

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

A Death Most Monumental ..J D Kirk

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

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why

Brilliant read!! Try The jigsaw man if you haven’t already , genuine profiler who has worked on some well documented cases in UK, I was hooked!!

It is, I’m enjoying it. Thanks Jessica for the recommendation sounds right up my street, added to the list

Try the psycopath test...its a curious look at those setting the rules as to what proves a psycopath. Worth a read.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why

Brilliant read!! Try The jigsaw man if you haven’t already , genuine profiler who has worked on some well documented cases in UK, I was hooked!!

He has done another one but its not as good as the jigsaw man.

Highly recommend.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

The 3rd wife

Lisa Jewell.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why "

Try the ice man

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

Reading my notes. Going to write a book.

Mind is too much all over the place to read. I've got many I fancy picking up and reading. Dawn French, JK Rowling, Stephen King. To name but a few.

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

"Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects? "
Yes . See my post

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects? "

Got a whole bookcase like that. From neolithic thru Egyptology and Roman Empire, to Dark Ages and the Tudor period. Massive history nerd

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

"Seems to be all fiction books people are reading. For fiction I read graphic novels but for book books it's all ancient history/cultures and ancient philosophy type stuff.

Anyone interested in those subjects?

Got a whole bookcase like that. From neolithic thru Egyptology and Roman Empire, to Dark Ages and the Tudor period. Massive history nerd "

Massive history fan. I ve actually ran Hadrians wall in full legionairre kit as they would have done to finish their training. Taught me a lot. I own a full, researched copy of a gladious..correct balance, weight etc.

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

I'm reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. I. Miss my Book Club terribly

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

"The latest David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue.

David Mitchell off the t.v.?"

The guy behind 'Cloud Atlas' though I did read telly D.M.'s autobio and it was a good read

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Bernard Cribbins auto-biog and jolly good it is too

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"I’m half way through Talking with Psychopaths and Savages, a journey into the evil mind by Christopher Berry-Dee, I’ve always been interested in not what killers do but why

Brilliant read!! Try The jigsaw man if you haven’t already , genuine profiler who has worked on some well documented cases in UK, I was hooked!!

It is, I’m enjoying it. Thanks Jessica for the recommendation sounds right up my street, added to the list

Try the psycopath test...its a curious look at those setting the rules as to what proves a psycopath. Worth a read."

Thanks for the recommendation, my first audio book

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By *ljamMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Another Country by James Baldwin. First book of his I've read. It's brilliant.

Is James Baldwin actually bald though?

I cannot confirm whether he is bald, or even a winner.

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

'Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland'.

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

Planet of the Damned by Henry Harrison. I plan on starting the Dune books in the next couple of days

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By *arry WindsorMan
over a year ago

Heaton Park Manchester

Book on computer programming with python actually.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

I've just started Curse of Honour by David Annandale, it's a pulpy fantasy book heavily influenced by Japan. I'm enjoying it so far.

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

I love murder /detective books I’m reading The skin collector by Jeffery Deaver.

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By *he CruiserMan
over a year ago

carshalton

1984. - relevant lol

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. The prose is fantastic and it's all very mysterious

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