FabSwingers.com forum: What book are you reading?

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

Hopefully you've had chance to catch up on some good books over the holidays, or maybe santa brought you some new ones

What book are you currently reading, or just finished?

Did you like it, would you recommend it?

What have you got lined up next?

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

I’ve restarted Rewilding, just finished another Peter James, ‘I Follow You’ which was pretty good.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

This Much Is True Miriam Margolyes autobiography. I'm finding it very interesting

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Treasure island last time I read it I was a teenager

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

I need a good book to read! I like the murder mystery stuff but haven't found anything decent lately.

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

I’m actually writing my own recipe book. My sone bought it me (a blank one) and I’m enjoying writing my favourites in it to hopefully hand down one day.

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

Acid for the children -Flea

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

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"This Much Is True Miriam Margolyes autobiography. I'm finding it very interesting "

I'm listening to that with audible. She's so cra cra.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series.

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

Moonfleet. There be pirates...

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

Still working through Dune, but also just started Dave Grohl’s book as it was a Christmas gift

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

I am reading ‘snape’ a definitive reading by Lorrie Kim.

I’ll report back when I finish it for all you potter fans out there in fabswinger land.

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

I've always enjoyed reading, Dan brown, John Grisham etc. I thought i would try and educate myself a bit, and read some American classics. I started with, to kill a mocking bird, then cannery row, currently reading on the road by Jack kerouac, good read, with interesting characters

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

"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series."

I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel?

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

"Still working through Dune, but also just started Dave Grohl’s book as it was a Christmas gift"

Just bought dune yesterday

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Just finished ..TREJO.... Danny trejo.. which is definitely one of my favourite books this year.. I've just started.. deflowered..Jon ginoli...

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

Two on the go:

Jeremy Clarkson's 'Diddly Squat - A Year on the Farm' (Xmas pressie)

and

John Le Carre's final novel 'Silverview'

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By *espicablyMeMan
over a year ago

Overton

Babylon's Ashes by James S A Corey. I like a bit of Science Fiction.

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

I find the breadth of what everyone reads to be fascinating!

I just finished 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo.

I didn't think i would enjoy it, but was was very interesting... The book introduces us to 12 black women and we learn the story of their lives, background, family and their sex life!

I have a much greater understanding of non-binary gender too as a result..

It was a wonderfully written book and i would definitely recommend it

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

I've started 'The Beauty of Living Twice' by Sharon Stone.

Its narrated by her too.

I have a new admiration for her

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Had a book on Celts from M for Christmas, so that is my reading sorted

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

A book on Lord Nelson

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

Trying to make my way through Max Hastings 'All hell let loose'

That might be a resolution right there, to finish it!

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

I’m also listening to ‘The game of life and how to play it’ by Florence Scovell Shinn on Audible.

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

"Trying to make my way through Max Hastings 'All hell let loose'

That might be a resolution right there, to finish it!"

I’ve read another of his.. they’re good but can be a slog

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

"Trying to make my way through Max Hastings 'All hell let loose'

That might be a resolution right there, to finish it!

I’ve read another of his.. they’re good but can be a slog"

I got through his Vietnam one, eventually... there's no doubt, they're brilliant books. But yeah, a slog

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I'll know it when I find it.

The Night Circus. Well rereading it anyway. A wise man said to me everyone needs their soul nourishing once in a while and he's right. I've read so many texts over the years. Hastily pored over, soon forgotten. So rather than starting a new book, I've decided to embrace the soothing and fantastical writing of Morgenstern once more. Soul nourishment is good.

Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

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

I’m afraid I’m one of those people who read 5-6 books at the same time

Quiet by Susan Cain gets picked up the most

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

Before the coffee gets cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Dave Grohl

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

Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey. Been about 6 months thanks to no free time anymore. Might finish it tonight tho.

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

Nearby

I have a few on the go, I'm trying to encourage my kids to read more so we've set up a little book club, unfortunately they are at different stages with their reading so I'm reading a different book alongside way of them.

I'm reading Girl of Ink and Stars (10 year olds choice) and There's a Werewolf in my Tent (8 year olds choice).

For myself I'm reading Dan Jones - Power and Thrones.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"The Night Circus. Well rereading it anyway. A wise man said to me everyone needs their soul nourishing once in a while and he's right. I've read so many texts over the years. Hastily pored over, soon forgotten. So rather than starting a new book, I've decided to embrace the soothing and fantastical writing of Morgenstern once more. Soul nourishment is good.

Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology. "

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.

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

The Protector, spy thriller.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series.

I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel?"

Thanks for heads up...not read. Sweet Heart and Twilight are a couple of my favourites.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Planning to read 'We Are Rent' by Fred Harrison

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

"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series.

I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel?

Thanks for heads up...not read. Sweet Heart and Twilight are a couple of my favourites."

I haven’t read those two. Will have a look

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

The wind up bird chronicles.

Very very good book, nearly finished it and absolutely gutted its nearly over..

Author is Haruki Murakami

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

A year in the merde….

Hilarious ! And I’m French

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I'll know it when I find it.

"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest. "

Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.

My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all.

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

I've got a lot to read and Catch up on, hardy read at all this year. It's one of my things for 2022

Currently on the table is -

The Thursday murder club.

Jimmy Carr- before and laughter.

Freddie Flintoff - book of Fred.

Josh widdicombe - watching neighbors Twice a day.

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

Faust in Copenhagen by Gino Segre.

I recommend it to anyone who likes turning every page into another wall if confusion.

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

I'm crap with names but currently on

Future crimes, a boom about big tech and cyber

How to lose at almost everything and win big by the writer of Dilbert.

A book on Genghis khan

Hyper focus.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.

Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.

Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out

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

Still on Bernard Cornwall

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

"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.

Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.

Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out

Yay you two! It’s a good thing

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By *angtidy42Couple
over a year ago

Redditch

Lee child and Better off dead.

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

One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time by Craig Brown! Just started it, amazing!

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Couple more than I still haven't done ! -

The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness

The Pressure Principle: Handle Stress, Harness Energy, and Perform When It Counts

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Currently reading Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella. Not my usual kind of book, but it's light amd easy reading.

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By *h86Man
over a year ago

Glos

Had two on the go but just finished the last book in The Expanse series and I feel lije my life has a large hole in it now! Trying and failing to fill that gap with the second book in the Altered Carbon series

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

Richard III from conteporary chronicles, letters & records.

It's interesting reading the views of supporters and opponents in their own words.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology. "

I love Erin Morganstern’s books, Night Circus is so good, as is Starless sea

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

"I need a good book to read! I like the murder mystery stuff but haven't found anything decent lately. "

James Herbert is a great author for that and for horror books.

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

Half way through the godfather

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

Just finished Non-Binary by Genesis P-Orridge and started The Shortest History of England by James Hawes, but I might shelve that and start a book someone gave me for Xmas - The Creeping Plague of Ghastly Façadism by The Gentle Author.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

I just started Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie, a bit of a throwback but I read another of hers earlier in the year that I really enjoyed (The murder of Roger Ackroyd), and I know they are making a new film of it so it seemed a good choice.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I used to read all the time but this year I haven’t read one, I can’t get motivated as suffering a very short attention span for some reason, I have a book that looks like it’s been read a hundred times as I keep taking it places with the intent to read it butdon’t, help I’ve lost me reading mojo

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Rereading the Discworld series and I'm nearly finished Reaper Man

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

"I used to read all the time but this year I haven’t read one, I can’t get motivated as suffering a very short attention span for some reason, I have a book that looks like it’s been read a hundred times as I keep taking it places with the intent to read it butdon’t, help I’ve lost me reading mojo

How about an audio book to get you back into it?

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

"The wind up bird chronicles.

Very very good book, nearly finished it and absolutely gutted its nearly over..

Author is Haruki Murakami"

Great book... reminds me of Malaysia and the Indian Ocean cause of when I read it...

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

I’m reading this thread

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

Massage is Weird by Ian Harvey

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By *avhonaWoman
over a year ago

Away with the faeries

A Curious History of Sex - Kate Lister

Very interesting read so far.

5 stars - recommend

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

"I’m reading this thread

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

I have just started reading a book I was given as a Christmas present.

Jimmy Carr before & Laughter his latest autobiography.

It's got potential, I am only a couple of chapters in.

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

Jodi Picault ..the book of 2 ways x

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books

Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore

My hand aches from holding the book open

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

"I find the breadth of what everyone reads to be fascinating!

I just finished 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo.

I didn't think i would enjoy it, but was was very interesting... The book introduces us to 12 black women and we learn the story of their lives, background, family and their sex life!

I have a much greater understanding of non-binary gender too as a result..

It was a wonderfully written book and i would definitely recommend it"

I've read that too..well worth a read. Totally agreex

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

Also reading the Hill we climb by Amanda Gorman.

She was the young poet who spoke at Biden's inauguration

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By *nocencioMan
over a year ago

Surrey

The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

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

"The Midnight Library - Matt Haig"

One of my favourite books of 2021

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

How about an audio book to get you back into it? "

That’s a good idea, would it be in the voice of Tom Hardy as I’m sure that would be extra helpful

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

Just started “The seven Ages of Death” by Dr Richard Shepherd

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

I got the new Dave Grohl autobiography for Christmas, absolute fantastic read.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I'll know it when I find it.

"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.

Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.

Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out

Yay you two! It’s a good thing

Ah I hope so! Fingers crossed it's a good thing. You're probably good to ask for recommendations for this kind of book - if you do have any and have the headspace to do so, please let me know any you'd suggest.

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By *ungTopLS7Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Bananarama’s autobiography. Just finished John Barnes’ book on racism.

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

"I need a good book to read! I like the murder mystery stuff but haven't found anything decent lately. "

Not long finished Sister by Rosamund Lipton a psychological thriller which was good

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

Just started the Tattooist of Auschwitz, enjoying it so far but takes me a while to read books now whereas pre covid I read them really quickly

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

"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.

What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.

Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.

Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out

Yay you two! It’s a good thing

I don’t know how far along the path you are, but I might be inclined to start with Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle or Rebecca Campbell (any of theirs that appeal), but really they have to be something that speak to you.

Mary Magdalene revealed is a fantastic book as well, and one I listened to on Audible, as it’s read by the author.

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

"The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

One of my favourite books of 2021"

My mum didn't like it

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

"Just started the Tattooist of Auschwitz, enjoying it so far but takes me a while to read books now whereas pre covid I read them really quickly "

Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Such a powerful and emotional story x

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

"The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

One of my favourite books of 2021

My mum didn't like it

Ooh really? I've read a few of his books ..but this one is my favourite.

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

Karma sultra

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By *ittlemiss1985Woman
over a year ago

Lansing

Last book I read was From Here To Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty.

It was a pretty interesting read on different cultural barials.

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

A Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua Ferris.

Something of a modern-day Death of a Salesman.

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

"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books

Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore

My hand aches from holding the book open"

Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.

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By *..FirstMan
over a year ago

london

Factfulness

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

This reminds me. I did my usual, start a book but never finish it. It was a Michael Connelly, I should continue with it.

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

None for me but I bought hubby a Star Trek book for Christmas so he's been reading it

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By *regoniansCouple
over a year ago

Oundle

The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart. Probably the most incredible true story one is ever likely to read.

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By *parrow77Man
over a year ago

cheshire

Reading heir to the empire again - Star Wars story.

Also Gary numan autobiography

And listening to the Meg series by Steve alten

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

My friend the mercenary by James Brabazon. It’s about a reporter in South Africa, it’s an eye opener!

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

Leviathan wakes - James S A Corey

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

Greenlights by Matthew McCounahey.

Fabulous read. Such an amazing man.

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

"Lee child and Better off dead. "

Ive just got this book not had time to read it yet but i love a bit of lee child

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

"The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart. Probably the most incredible true story one is ever likely to read."

I'll rise to your challege and offer: thomas quick - the making of a serial killer

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By *olarbear73Man
over a year ago

The Pole (Glasgowish)

The Thursday Murder Club

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

"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books

Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore

My hand aches from holding the book open

Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now

Oh that's a shame. For me one of life's pleasures is pursuing in bookshops, looking at the wonderful array and vastness if imagination and possibilities within books..feeling the pages of a new book and even the smell of a new book gives me a tingle! Xx

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By *avhonaWoman
over a year ago

Away with the faeries

"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan. "

The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

Dance of steel book 3 by Jordan Riv

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

I read one fiction and one non fiction alternately.

Finished reading Dune by Frank Herbert.

Currently reading Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books

Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore

My hand aches from holding the book open

Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now

Totally endorse this - a book is a sensuous experience as well as a mental one.

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

Currently re-reading Surface Detail by Iain M Banks

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.

The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?"

No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know

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By *avhonaWoman
over a year ago

Away with the faeries

"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.

The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?

No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know

I gave it a go for about 30 minutes.. it's best you don't look.

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

I was reading Dreams With Sharp Teeth and Seed Money.

Probably read Dave Grohl’s autobiography next as I got three copies at Christmas.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Just about to pick up a book about serial killers that the monkey bought me for Christmas… great choice

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By *iving Bi a TryMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I’m re reading “Mother Tongue” by Bill Bryson. It’s a history of the English language and explains some of the absurdities that non native speakers have to try and understand.

It sounds heavier than it is! He’s quite an amusing writer.

Gbat

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.

The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?

No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know

I gave it a go for about 30 minutes.. it's best you don't look."

I guess it's more aimed towards people who haven't read the books then!

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

"I’m re reading “Mother Tongue” by Bill Bryson. It’s a history of the English language and explains some of the absurdities that non native speakers have to try and understand.

It sounds heavier than it is! He’s quite an amusing writer.

Gbat "

I've read several of his books, very funny guy and also quite deprecative of his home nation.

His book about walking the Appalatchian trail is well worth reading too.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Great thread - not read a single book mentioned so far, so lots of inspiration.

I'm in the middle of Obama's memoir, 'A Promised Land'. And just about to start 'Trio' by William Boyd. Have loved pretty much everything else he's written, so looking forward to getting stuck in...

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over a year ago

"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books

Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore

My hand aches from holding the book open

Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now

Totally endorse this - a book is a sensuous experience as well as a mental one."

Apologies for my dreadful spelling mistakes..see thread on texting for an explanation!!

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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield

"Hopefully you've had chance to catch up on some good books over the holidays, or maybe santa brought you some new ones

What book are you currently reading, or just finished?

Did you like it, would you recommend it?

What have you got lined up next? "

Currently reading 'Sextant', about the development of celestial navigation, the instruments and its impact on early voyages of discovery.

Also a good one to hold/put down strategically when in a coffee shop. Not that I'd do such a thing of course.

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

"Just about to pick up a book about serial killers that the monkey bought me for Christmas… great choice

Oh i love those too!

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

"Great thread - not read a single book mentioned so far, so lots of inspiration.

I'm in the middle of Obama's memoir, 'A Promised Land'. And just about to start 'Trio' by William Boyd. Have loved pretty much everything else he's written, so looking forward to getting stuck in..."

Obama is on my list to do!

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

Reading Inside out. A personal history of Pink Floyd by Nick Mason

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By *asha86Couple
over a year ago

walsall

Recently just finished 2 James Patterson books called Criss Cross and The People vs Alex Cross which I'd read both within 2 days. Currently starting Jane Fallon Worst Idea Ever. xT

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

Gonna peruse this thread as I need something new to read

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

Unpresidented by Jon Sopel (a British view of the last US election)

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By *argaryen starkCouple
over a year ago

pinxton

The diary of a young girl

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

For pleasure I’m reading ‘Dancing Barefoot: The Patti Smith Story’

For pain/uni I’m actively avoiding Tess of The D’urbervilles but it’s gonna have to be read and thoroughly gutted before the next week is out.

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By *rangesmartieWoman
over a year ago

Devon

I've just started the new jack reacher.

Just finished the Vespasian series on kindle. Great series, very well written

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over a year ago

"For pleasure I’m reading ‘Dancing Barefoot: The Patti Smith Story’

For pain/uni I’m actively avoiding Tess of The D’urbervilles but it’s gonna have to be read and thoroughly gutted before the next week is out. "

Oh Patti Smith sounds a interesting

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Midnight library

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Bit leftfield but currently reading

"Fake History" by Otto English

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

Fly Fishing by J R Hartley

It's an old copy and the pages are yellow.

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By *ice But Very NaughtyCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Just listening to The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker again, it's been a while and I wanted to run through his reasoning again after hearing other ideas from other authors.

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By *utcock61Man
over a year ago

glasgow

The Bookseller Of Kabul.

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By *r SteelMan
over a year ago

North Wales

Midnight Express

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By *uckitboiMan
over a year ago

basildon

The man who died twice , the sequel to the Thursday murder club

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

The Copper’s Torch 2022 Viz

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By *asha86Couple
over a year ago

walsall

Can't beat Lee child's books either. I've got a few of them to read on my list. xT

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