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By *layfullsam OP Man
4 weeks ago

Solihull

Of the world unite

Are you a passionate regular book reader,

What was the last book you read and what’s one book you highly recommend

Maybe a short summary to entice others

Fly fishing by j r Hartley doesn’t count

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
4 weeks ago

hexham

I have just finished the first book of “The Slow Horses “ series by Mick Herron

Absolutely excellent

If you are a fan of Le Carre … ( obviously “The Karla” trilogy, probably the best series of books ever! …. Ok Lord if the Rings has a shout on that if you are a younger person )

Any way … if you love Le Carre, you will love these

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By *layfullsam OP Man
4 weeks ago

Solihull

Never read any of his, I might take a look

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By *obwhateverMan
4 weeks ago

Mordor

John le Carre is well worth reading.

Best book I read recently was Butter by Asako Yuzuki

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By *vaRoseWoman
4 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

Currently: the eye of the bedlam bride by Matt Dinniman

All time favourite author: Terry Pratchett

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By *idssissyTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Nr cricket ground birm

Loved slow horses

Loved the Harry hole series by Jo Nesbo

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By *tormQueenWoman
4 weeks ago

All over the place

Favourite author 🙈🙈

I will go with Brandon Sanderson but also Asimov, Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Frank Herbert

Sarah L Maas and Rebecca Yarros also get a special mention

There are so many 🙈🙈

Im such a book slut🙈

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By *he MinionMan
4 weeks ago

Surrey

I have fallen behind on my reading material..

Its May and I still have two books from Christmas still un read !

Favourite author.. toughie...

Stephen King

John Grisham

Terry Pratchett

Peter James

Jeffery Deaver

Any of the above !

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

I'm a huge Stephen King fan. Read almost everything he's done

Although currently reading Animals who saved me by the legend that is Noel Fitzpatrick

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By *issmorganWoman
4 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I'm currently reading not quite dead yet, Holly Jackson.

I love books 📚 as you can see on one of my pics.

My fav writers include Marian keyes, kl slater, Rachel Abbott and I like some of Dean koontz books too.Plus the bob books.

I'm not sure I could just pick one book 🙊. I did really enjoy the silent patient though & didn't expect to. I was hesitant to read it as it has mixed reviews.. Sorry I've waffled on a bit.

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
4 weeks ago

hexham

"I'm currently reading not quite dead yet, Holly Jackson.

I love books 📚 as you can see on one of my pics.

My fav writers include Marian keyes, kl slater, Rachel Abbott and I like some of Dean koontz books too.Plus the bob books.

I'm not sure I could just pick one book 🙊. I did really enjoy the silent patient though & didn't expect to. I was hesitant to read it as it has mixed reviews.. Sorry I've waffled on a bit. "

Absolutely nothing wrong with waffling on … people who love books, love books and hearing other book lovers talking about what gets their juices flowing ( that expression is probably totally inappropriate, sorry ) opens new doors to explore and discover .

We are all just seeing the light provided by a match and we stand in a huge dark cave !

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By *radually_RetiringMan
4 weeks ago

Bury

"I have just finished the first book of “The Slow Horses “ series by Mick Herron

Absolutely excellent

If you are a fan of Le Carre … ( obviously “The Karla” trilogy, probably the best series of books ever! …. Ok Lord if the Rings has a shout on that if you are a younger person )

Any way … if you love Le Carre, you will love these

Thanks for the recommendation Linda. I agree, the Karla trilogy is genuis.

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By *ose_and_OakCouple
4 weeks ago

Tamworth

I love to read, especially anything historical and crime fiction.

Authors wise I like Philippa Gregory, Jodie Taylor, Val McDermid and M J Arlidge.

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By *onin25Man
4 weeks ago

Durham

Just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Will be moving onto book 2 but will go for the audio book based on a recommendation from here.

Favourite author is Chuck Palahniuk who wrote Fight Club and some other batshit nihilistic stories

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By *007ManMan
4 weeks ago

Worthing

I have a lot of paperbacks to get through. Last book was Fawlty Towers story by John Cleese. Very good. Recommend Contest by Matthew Reilly.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
4 weeks ago

Manchester

The last book I read in full was some trashy vampire fantasy smut called Bride of Brutal Hearts.

My favourite author is Irvine Welsh.

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
4 weeks ago

hexham

"I have a lot of paperbacks to get through. Last book was Fawlty Towers story by John Cleese. Very good. Recommend Contest by Matthew Reilly."

I love the kind of behind the scenes anecdotal tales ( as I assume John Cleese’s book is … forgive me if I have jumped to a conclusion there. )

I would recommend David Nivens’ books “The Moon’s A Balloon “ and “Bring on The Empty Horses” both brilliant tales from his times in Hollywood

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
4 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

I read a lot I've always got books on order from the library..at the moment I'm re..reading..a few kind words and a loaded gun....Noel razor smith.. which is a good book obviously cos I'm reading it again...if you're looking for a light-hearted cheerful read avoid.. though there are some humorous moments.especially his first armed robbery on a record shop....a life of crime..long stints in jail.. brutality.. it's a book you won't want to put down ..

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By *eliWoman
4 weeks ago

" Best book I read recently was Butter by Asako Yuzuki"

It's so good! I've got Hooked on the go currently and rereading The Night Circus.

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By *attieTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Nottingham

Last book that I really enjoyed recently was one I stumbled across in the charity book pile in Tescos

Marching Powder by Rusty Young

I picked it up thinking it might be something to do with that Danny Dyer movie, turned out to be a

real life account of a young Englishman banged up in a notorious Bolivian jail for drug smuggling. Truly amazing story.

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By *adyBugsWoman
4 weeks ago

not local even if it says I am

I’m on book 15, 16 & 17 of the year. I mix between real paper books, audio and kindle. All different genres including non fiction.

One of my favourite books is Stasiland by Anna Funder.

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By *nmyknees69Man
4 weeks ago

Rushden

"Of the world unite

Are you a passionate regular book reader,

What was the last book you read and what’s one book you highly recommend

Maybe a short summary to entice others

Fly fishing by j r Hartley doesn’t count

Do audiobooks count? I listen to two/three a week.

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By *inkyukxxxCouple
4 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

I just read green eggs and ham by dr Seuss.

Modern triumph

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By *he BookwormMan
4 weeks ago

RCT

The Courage to be Happy, bought today. I've previously read The Courage to be Disliked. Both are worthwhile reads.

I also recommend The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

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By *ylvieMWoman
4 weeks ago

Aylesbury

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By *ylvieMWoman
4 weeks ago

Aylesbury

"Just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Will be moving onto book 2 but will go for the audio book based on a recommendation from here.

Favourite author is Chuck Palahniuk who wrote Fight Club and some other batshit nihilistic stories "

Love this series, im on book 6 now! One of the earlier ones I found hard going but the rest are fab.

I tend to read LitRPG exclusively with a smattering of fantasy smut.

Morning Glory Milking Farm was definitely better than I expected lol

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By *utoftheBluexWoman
4 weeks ago

Bot Farm

"John le Carre is well worth reading.

Best book I read recently was Butter by Asako Yuzuki"

Butter, its incredible

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By *erdyHollyTV/TS
3 weeks ago

In a galaxy far far away

Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base by Annie Jacobsen

Fascinating insights into the origin and secrets at Area 51 during the nuclear arms race and the cold war.

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By *andL2026Couple
3 weeks ago

moray/Inverness

James is currently reading legends and lattes a bit different for him but says he is enjoying it

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By *vaRoseWoman
3 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

"Just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Will be moving onto book 2 but will go for the audio book based on a recommendation from here.

Favourite author is Chuck Palahniuk who wrote Fight Club and some other batshit nihilistic stories

Love this series, im on book 6 now! One of the earlier ones I found hard going but the rest are fab.

I tend to read LitRPG exclusively with a smattering of fantasy smut.

Morning Glory Milking Farm was definitely better than I expected lol "

Also on book 6

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By *arahmantonTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Leicester

Anything that William Boyd has written.

Hilary Mantel,also.Obviously best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy,but her other stuff is just as good.

Donna Tartt,too.Jane Austen,Kazuo Ishiguro.So many!

I really must get into Mick Herron...Karla Trilogy is superb...and 10 hours of the best of British television.

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By *Dan85Man
3 weeks ago

Great Harwood

Just finished

"The house across the lake"

By Riley Sager

A dark psychological suspense . After suffering tragedy a woman moved to her family's lake house and she becomes obsessed with the big house across the lake and the seemingly perfect couple that live there.

A really good read with a couple of very gasping twists towards the end.

Can't wait to read more of his books.

I'd also recommend anything by Ragnar Johnasson it's proper Scandinavian Noir

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