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By *sca OP   Man
11 weeks ago

Herts / London / Beyond

Bibliophiles of Fab(!) - what book are you currently reading (& preferably enjoying!). Looking for some fresh recommendations, so any tips appreciated .

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By *andT2023Couple
11 weeks ago

in the middle

The ethical slut

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By *sca OP   Man
11 weeks ago

Herts / London / Beyond


"The ethical slut "

A classic - enjoying?

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By *HUSH-Man
11 weeks ago

London


"The ethical slut "

Excellent read.

My everyday book is Don’t Sleep There Are Snakes. My kinky read is Essence of Shibari. Need a practice partner though.

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By *inochioMan
11 weeks ago

Derbyshire


"The ethical slut "
You stole my thunder babe

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By *andT2023Couple
11 weeks ago

in the middle


"The ethical slut

A classic - enjoying?"

Enlightening .. yes interesting. We have been in this lifestyle a while and i thought i was pretty clued up ...till i read the book.

Interesting take on subtle differences in swinging and poly / fwb .

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By *rHotNottsMan
11 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Lonely planet Andalusia. Got it yesterday for two quid from Oxfam

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

11 weeks ago

East Sussex

Diddly Squat and Pigs Might Fly by Jeremy Clarkson. I'm enjoying it very much.

Are You The Fucking Doctor by Liam Farrell. A dark and depressing start but I'll persevere

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By *entlemanFoxMan
11 weeks ago

North East / London

I would love to say I am reading some great literary work to look smooth and sophisticated.

Alas at the moment I am an old dog learning a new trick so it is: A crash course in python.

Geeky or what!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

11 weeks ago

East Sussex


"I would love to say I am reading some great literary work to look smooth and sophisticated.

Alas at the moment I am an old dog learning a new trick so it is: A crash course in python.

Geeky or what!"

Nothing wrong with that. I'm reading Jeremy Clarkson I've probably caused many people to put us on their blocked list .

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By *vaRose43Woman
11 weeks ago

Forest of Dean

Serious reading: The epigenetics revolution

Fun read: Red side story - Jasper Fforde

Smut: butcher and blackbird

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By *sca OP   Man
11 weeks ago

Herts / London / Beyond


"

Serious reading: The epigenetics revolution

Fun read: Red side story - Jasper Fforde

Smut: butcher and blackbird "

I like the three tiered approach! All bases covered, I may have to steal this

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By *ostindreamsMan
11 weeks ago

London

Non-fiction - Quanta and Fields by Sean Carroll

Fiction - Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin

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By *sca OP   Man
11 weeks ago

Herts / London / Beyond


"Non-fiction - Quanta and Fields by Sean Carroll

Fiction - Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin"

Enjoy Sean Carroll’s podcast! Need to try his books

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By *r John WickMan
11 weeks ago

The Continental

The NATOPS manual for the F/A-18C ‘Hornet’

An 800 page brick of technical documentation.

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By *ostindreamsMan
11 weeks ago

London


"Non-fiction - Quanta and Fields by Sean Carroll

Fiction - Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin

Enjoy Sean Carroll’s podcast! Need to try his books "

I am yet to hear his podcasts. I love his books. I have read some of his blog posts though. He is one of the very few modern-day physicists who also talk about the philosophical side of science. "Quanta and fields" is the second book of a trilogy where he tries to touch the mathematical side of things for popular physics readers. Very difficult read but very rewarding

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
11 weeks ago

Tamworth

I just finished the last of the Strike novels (late to the party) so now I need to wait for her to publish the next.

I need something decent to read now - Deborah Harkness has just published a new one in the Discovery of Witches series so maybe that and if not, the new M J Arlidge.

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By *anae21Woman
11 weeks ago

Nearer than you think

"The Ever After Diary" (Gisele Stein)...

Books about epic journeys (this one is hiking the length of UK) appeal, and also make me feel guilty about my inactivity/lack of adventure. Next year, perhaps?

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By *HUSH-Man
11 weeks ago

London


"The NATOPS manual for the F/A-18C ‘Hornet’

An 800 page brick of technical documentation."

Maverick? Is that you?!?

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By *hiversMan
11 weeks ago

Dinas Powys

I'll read almost anything, but currently finishing 'Meddling Kids' by Edgar Cantero... Think horror comedy with a more messed up version of the Scooby gang. It's good fun

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
11 weeks ago

Manchester-ish


"I just finished the last of the Strike novels (late to the party) so now I need to wait for her to publish the next.

I need something decent to read now - Deborah Harkness has just published a new one in the Discovery of Witches series so maybe that and if not, the new M J Arlidge. "

Oh thanks for the All Souls series reminder!

Currently reading 'On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes' by Alexandra Horowitz

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By *ell GwynnWoman
11 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

The Hand That First Held Mine - Maggie O'Farrell

I loved Hamnet and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox. I'm taking a bit longer to warm to this one.

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By *cl2010Couple
11 weeks ago

cork

I just started the dice man.

I actually read it about 20 years ago but don't remember much.

I suspect that being the age and experience group of the author will be a very different experience to reading it as a teen

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

I've got "and the ass saw the angel" by Nick Cave and a biography of Henry Rollins to read. Found some street treasure books yesterday. Ones is about tarot cards, another is a book of William Blake poetry and a random novel.

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago


"I've got "and the ass saw the angel" by Nick Cave and a biography of Henry Rollins to read. Found some street treasure books yesterday. Ones is about tarot cards, another is a book of William Blake poetry and a random novel. "

I first read "and the ass saw the angel" 35 years ago. I had a note pad by my side to write down all tbe words that I didn't know so I could look them up. Curious to know if i have to do the same again.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
11 weeks ago

King's Crustacean


"The ethical slut

A classic - enjoying?

Enlightening .. yes interesting. We have been in this lifestyle a while and i thought i was pretty clued up ...till i read the book.

Interesting take on subtle differences in swinging and poly / fwb . "

Seems to be quite a few people that confuse being a swinger with being polyamorous.

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By *ittleBoPeepingWoman
11 weeks ago

Galway, Clare

David Baldacci - the Amos Decker series.

Listening to Everyone Here Is Lying, but it's really just for the gym.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
11 weeks ago

King's Crustacean

I'm currently re reading ......

Stop Reading the News

and

What Technology Wants ....

and

On Palestine

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By *alhamCoupleCouple
11 weeks ago

London

Listening to “Endgame” by Jonathan Dimbleby about the war in Europe in 1944. Over 20 hours by audio book. Glad I didn’t start reading it book form as it would have taken me months to finish, despite it being a fantastic listen.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
11 weeks ago

kent

I’ve been rereading all the Stephen King novels I first read at school. Just finished Needful Things and just started The Dark Half. x

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

The History of Armenia (on Wikipedia)

And

Putin's People by Catherine Belton (bought on Amazon)

Wish I could get my Kindle to work

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By *inxy777Woman
11 weeks ago

essex


"The NATOPS manual for the F/A-18C ‘Hornet’

An 800 page brick of technical documentation.

Maverick? Is that you?!?"

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By *andT2023Couple
11 weeks ago

in the middle


"The ethical slut

A classic - enjoying?

Enlightening .. yes interesting. We have been in this lifestyle a while and i thought i was pretty clued up ...till i read the book.

Interesting take on subtle differences in swinging and poly / fwb .

Seems to be quite a few people that confuse being a swinger with being polyamorous. "

That is true but i dont think the lines between the 2 are definitives that cannot be crossed ..there are some areas open to interpretation. One certainly led to the other in my case ..priorities change and my tastes have developed.

In a couple dynamic though it does help to be singing from the same hymn sheet .

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By *andT2023Couple
11 weeks ago

in the middle


"I’ve been rereading all the Stephen King novels I first read at school. Just finished Needful Things and just started The Dark Half. x"

I used to love his books ..you have inspired me to dig them out.

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By *aizyWoman
11 weeks ago

west midlands

I have gone down a Godfather rabbit hole, one of my fav books is The Godfather by Mario Puzo, I recently found out he had written a book called The Sicilian about Michael Corleone's time in Sicily. Then I found another book written after Mario Puzo's death called The Family Corleone a prequel to The Godfather by Ed Falco, didn't think I would like it because it is a different author but I am half way through and loving it.

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By *ackdaw52Man
11 weeks ago

Chesterfield

1812. About Napoleon's retreat from Russia.

Also, D Day with the Screaming Eagles

And Hyperion. Odd but gripping sci fi with religious undertones.

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By *r John WickMan
11 weeks ago

The Continental


"The NATOPS manual for the F/A-18C ‘Hornet’

An 800 page brick of technical documentation.

Maverick? Is that you?!?"

I like to think I am when I switch the Sim’ on.

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By *ayRyuMan
11 weeks ago

Harrogate


"I’ve been rereading all the Stephen King novels I first read at school. Just finished Needful Things and just started The Dark Half. x

I used to love his books ..you have inspired me to dig them out. "

Was just thinking that. Read Dr Sleep recently and forgotten how much I enjoy his books

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By *WANDTGCouple
11 weeks ago

Borough of Greenwich

If you like fantasy , try Joe Abercrombie or John Gwynne series.

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By *iberius61Man
11 weeks ago

Pontefract

I'm currently reading the rise and fall of the third reich. It's kinda worrying how easy it all happened, how it flowed from seemingly innocuous beginnings.

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By *ayRyuMan
11 weeks ago

Harrogate

Currently reading book one of the Pendragon Cycle - Taliesin by Stephen Lawhead.

A spin on the legend of King Arthur

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By *iberius61Man
11 weeks ago

Pontefract


"If you like fantasy , try Joe Abercrombie or John Gwynne series. "

I've read Abercrombie, I'll put John Gwynne on the list

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By *rHotNottsMan
11 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I would love to say I am reading some great literary work to look smooth and sophisticated.

Alas at the moment I am an old dog learning a new trick so it is: A crash course in python.

Geeky or what!"

Good for you ! I did that over Christmas I loved it and wish I had more time build apps. Pycharm is a really nice tool

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By *onsShlongMan
11 weeks ago

bury

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By *onsShlongMan
11 weeks ago

bury

Portrait Of A Killer - Patricia Cornwell

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By *lder.Woman
11 weeks ago

Not Local

D.H.Lawrence. The Rainbow. It is a bit wordy so far.

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By *he_turtle_movesMan
11 weeks ago

york

Memories of a legionaire.

Story of a Scotsman who leaves his job and everything behind to join the foreign legion. It's getting worryingly tempting if I'm honest

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
11 weeks ago

Leeds

Just my type - Lucy Bexley

(Lesbian vampire light romance read)

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

Reading two and listening to one. .

Reading The Book That Wouldnt Burn by Mark Lawrence.

Re-reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.

Listening to (already read) A Game Of Thrones by George RR Martin.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
11 weeks ago

Glasgow

I’ve just finished Test Kitchen by Neil D. A. Stewart

It describes one night in a two-Michelin star restaurant hidden in a rough East London neighbourhood. A chapter per table of diners, giving backstory. And as you go along, you learn more and more about the restaurant staff. The predictably stressful kitchen, the serving staff with double lives, the impossibly good-looking maître d’ and the one-eyed Glaswegian head chef, who remains eerily calm throughout.

But one of the kitchen team is missing. And that sets the whole night off balance. But slowly it becomes clear that something else is off. Something’s very wrong. Something awful has happened. And for the whole first half of the book, you don’t know what that is. There are hints. Gaps in the story. Weirdness at the edges. And then the Bad Thing is revealed and … well, I’m not going to spoil it. But

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By *eliWoman
11 weeks ago

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Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman.

Well rereading it. It's fantastic, not my favourite Gaiman book but I'm really enjoying it.

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By *heBigLibowskiMan
11 weeks ago

Hampshire


"Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman.

Well rereading it. It's fantastic, not my favourite Gaiman book but I'm really enjoying it."

I'd never read any Gaiman so decided to but Good Omens last year as I do quite like Pratchett and it had good reviews (never watched the TV adaptation).

Thought it was utter garbage. Was disappointed.

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By *lder.Woman
11 weeks ago

Not Local


"I’ve just finished Test Kitchen by Neil D. A. Stewart

It describes one night in a two-Michelin star restaurant hidden in a rough East London neighbourhood. A chapter per table of diners, giving backstory. And as you go along, you learn more and more about the restaurant staff. The predictably stressful kitchen, the serving staff with double lives, the impossibly good-looking maître d’ and the one-eyed Glaswegian head chef, who remains eerily calm throughout.

But one of the kitchen team is missing. And that sets the whole night off balance. But slowly it becomes clear that something else is off. Something’s very wrong. Something awful has happened. And for the whole first half of the book, you don’t know what that is. There are hints. Gaps in the story. Weirdness at the edges. And then the Bad Thing is revealed and … well, I’m not going to spoil it. But "

I can't get google to tell me the ending either dammit. Ive gone straight in for cannibalism then

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
11 weeks ago

Glasgow


"I can't get google to tell me the ending either dammit. Ive gone straight in for cannibalism then "

Ha! You should read it.

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By *lder.Woman
11 weeks ago

Not Local


"I can't get google to tell me the ending either dammit. Ive gone straight in for cannibalism then

Ha! You should read it. "

I shall have to now.

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By *ustamanMan
11 weeks ago

weymouth

Book 5 in the Hoon series (stateside) by JD Kirk - absolutely recommend this series

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By *entlemanFoxMan
11 weeks ago

North East / London


"I'm currently reading the rise and fall of the third reich. It's kinda worrying how easy it all happened, how it flowed from seemingly innocuous beginnings."

A bit of a door stop book, but given that William Shirer was actually there and only just avoided being arrested and murdered by the Gestapo worth the effort.

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By *wiss Army KnifeMan
11 weeks ago

Second star to the right…

A Great and Terrible King: Edward I by Marc Morris

The Villian: The life of Don Whillans

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By *ittleBoPeepingWoman
11 weeks ago

Galway, Clare


"David Baldacci - the Amos Decker series.

Listening to Everyone Here Is Lying, but it's really just for the gym."

Edited to add.. have just quit listening to Everyone Here Is Lying as the narrator was just awful.

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By *ong alMan
11 weeks ago

barnsley

Threads on the fab forum, I'm easily amused

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