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

So I've exhausted my current finds in terms of books to read. I love he sci fi genre such as Dresden files etc. also finished the In her name series by Michael R Hicks, what's a good reccomendation, I like lord of the rings but there just to long for me to get anything going with them. Oh I also like thrillers I.e Andy Mcnab

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

Terry Pratchetts Discworld series

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

Kolymsky Heights by Lionel Davidson...

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

I'll give both a try thanks guys

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


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series "

I have heard of Discworld before so should be good

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

Band of Brothers

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series

I have heard of Discworld before so should be good "

There's about 40 books in the series so should keep you going for a while if you get into them

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


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series

I have heard of Discworld before so should be good

There's about 40 books in the series so should keep you going for a while if you get into them "

I read the last Harry Potter book in about 24hrs don't think I'll accomplish that this time lol

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


"Band of Brothers "

That's about world war 2 isn't it, theres TV series also I think?

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

If its someone you don't like tell them to try reading

Ulysses...James Joyce

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


"Band of Brothers

That's about world war 2 isn't it, theres TV series also I think?"

Yeh brilliant TV series one of the best of all time!

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

"Berlin- The Downfall" and "Stalingrad" by Anthony Beevor.

Great History, brilliantly told.

Not brimming with laughs though.

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By *alldarksurreyMan
over a year ago

surrey

The secret teachings of all ages by Manly.P.Hall

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


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series "

This here is the best suggestion for reading material ever - what an author.

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


"So I've exhausted my current finds in terms of books to read. I love he sci fi genre such as Dresden files etc. also finished the In her name series by Michael R Hicks, what's a good reccomendation, I like lord of the rings but there just to long for me to get anything going with them. Oh I also like thrillers I.e Andy Mcnab"

Anything by Iain M banks

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

I'm currently reading into the water by Paula Hawkins! But I love books by Ian Rankin x

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

Entangled by Graham Hancock.

His non-fiction alternative history books are fantastic but his first foray into novels is a great mix of history, human story and demons running through time and space. Great read.

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

The Game of thrones books x

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By *on and TammyCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr

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


"The Game of thrones books x"

There written in old English if I remember correctly?

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


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr"

Is that the story which formed the basis for the Johnny Depp movie of the same name?

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


"I'm currently reading into the water by Paula Hawkins! But I love books by Ian Rankin x"

I may try rather be the devil by lan Rankins

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


"So I've exhausted my current finds in terms of books to read. I love he sci fi genre such as Dresden files etc. also finished the In her name series by Michael R Hicks, what's a good reccomendation, I like lord of the rings but there just to long for me to get anything going with them. Oh I also like thrillers I.e Andy Mcnab

Anything by Iain M banks"

The culture series looks great I'm downloading a sample at work lmao

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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago

halifax

Isaac Asimov's 'foundation' series...for sci-fi

Sea harrier over the falklands by sharkey ward is good ( quite thought provoking)

Or my all time fave that i re-read every cpl of years.....1984

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By *on and TammyCouple
over a year ago

Manchester


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr

Is that the story which formed the basis for the Johnny Depp movie of the same name? "

It is but they have very little in common. In fact I think Alan Moore had his name taken off the film credits as it was so different. The book is far grittier, bleaker, and more disturbing. If they'd been faithful to the book then hardly anyone would have watched the film probably!

Mr

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


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr

Is that the story which formed the basis for the Johnny Depp movie of the same name?

It is but they have very little in common. In fact I think Alan Moore had his name taken off the film credits as it was so different. The book is far grittier, bleaker, and more disturbing. If they'd been faithful to the book then hardly anyone would have watched the film probably!

Mr"

Sounds good. I must look it up.

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

Soldier spy. True account of inside mi5

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

If you like the tv series Vikings then I can highly recommend A Mighty Dawn by Theodore Brun. I fact I recommend it even if you haven't seen Vikings

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


"If you like the tv series Vikings then I can highly recommend A Mighty Dawn by Theodore Brun. I fact I recommend it even if you haven't seen Vikings "

I don't watch Vikings actually but there's another with that same concept that I like called the last kingdom.

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By *iceguydaveMan
over a year ago

Monmouth

If you enjoy epic fantasy/sci-fi stuff I would recommend you look at Stephen Donaldson's Thomas Covenant series - they've been around a while and don't often get mentioned in threads like this, but for me they're up there with stuff like Dune and far more readable than Tolkein.

Also, as someone above mentioned, Iain M Banks' Culture series is definitely worth checking out, the guy was a genius. But personally I always preferred him without the 'M'.

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By *uietlyBohemianCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

As a sci-fi recommendation, would suggest looking for John Varley. Interesting stuff, not too heavy on the science, big on the story and it's well paced too. Quite a number to choose from!

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

Gorky Park by Cruz, cold war thriller at its best.

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

I'll download a sample of those also give them a read thanks all

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

OP give ready player one a go

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

I like Lee Child, have read the Jack Reacher series, very good. X

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By *exymatcplMan
over a year ago

doncaster


"If you like the tv series Vikings then I can highly recommend A Mighty Dawn by Theodore Brun. I fact I recommend it even if you haven't seen Vikings

I don't watch Vikings actually but there's another with that same concept that I like called the last kingdom."

Just finished reading The Last Kingdom series and loved them

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

Lee Child,Jim Thompson,great American gangster/noire,Elmore Leonard,Joseph Conrad

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop

Jasper Fforde wrote a great series of books, highly recommended by Terry Pratchett

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


"I like Lee Child, have read the Jack Reacher series, very good. X "

I do like jack reacher, the bourne series also

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


"The Game of thrones books x"

they're good aren't they.. I'm glad they diverge from tv.. extra Thrones

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


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr"

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


"If you like the tv series Vikings then I can highly recommend A Mighty Dawn by Theodore Brun. I fact I recommend it even if you haven't seen Vikings "

on my list now..

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


"I like Lee Child, have read the Jack Reacher series, very good. X

I do like jack reacher, the bourne series also"

Yes they are x

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


"If you like the tv series Vikings then I can highly recommend A Mighty Dawn by Theodore Brun. I fact I recommend it even if you haven't seen Vikings

on my list now..

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If you like historical stuff try Conn Iggulden Series on the Mongols

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

Currently reading. I'm travelling alone - Samuel bjork. I've created a bit of a book list and thrown genres out of the window and read things I thought I'd hate but loved instead. Always worth looking outside the comfort zone

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


"Currently reading. I'm travelling alone - Samuel bjork. I've created a bit of a book list and thrown genres out of the window and read things I thought I'd hate but loved instead. Always worth looking outside the comfort zone"

I'll have to try something like that, see how it goes

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

So I've got two new books to read Consider Phelbas and The book of strange new things.

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


"If its someone you don't like tell them to try reading

Ulysses...James Joyce "

Haha I'd have said that up to now that the only book mentioned that's actually worth reading

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


"Entangled by Graham Hancock.

His non-fiction alternative history books are fantastic but his first foray into novels is a great mix of history, human story and demons running through time and space. Great read. "

I'd second that. Great read indeed!

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By *reeneyedbuddhaCouple
over a year ago

on tees


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series

This here is the best suggestion for reading material ever - what an author."

He was without a doubt a fantastic author and you will chuckle at the books .If you like sci fi Douglas Adams hitchhiker guide .Or Anne Mccaffery wrote many many sci fi .PERN series or Petabee . Enjoy xx

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


"The secret teachings of all ages by Manly.P.Hall "

And that! Hear, hear!

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

Everyone should read the Bible because yoU'RE ALL SINNERS GOING TO HELL.

But no, I basically exclusively read autobiographies, so no help in that department, sorry.

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

Presently I am rereading Thomas H Burgoyne's the light of Egypt, the science of the soul and the stars Vol 1&2. A work of great import that I would not only recommend but implore everyone to read whether they have an interest in hermetic wisdom and western spirituality or not, for as long as the mind is as it should be, open and inquisitive then much profit will be derived from doing so

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


"Everyone should read the Bible because yoU'RE ALL SINNERS GOING TO HELL.

But no, I basically exclusively read autobiographies, so no help in that department, sorry. "

In that case, not an autobiography or even biography exactly, but I'd recommend Dame Francis Yates: Giordano Bruno and the hermetic tradition. A brilliant look into a brilliant forgotten man

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

For something completely different and a bit off the wall but an utterly compelling read all the same try The Bees by Laline Paul - it's the story of a beehive told from the perspective of a bee.

Sounds weird but is actually very good

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

If you like Sci-fi, and have a Kindle, try The Breakers Series by Edward W Robertson. It's like Independence Day and The Fifth Wave movies but a LOT better. There's 8 books and over 2000 pages, so should keep you entertained for a while!

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

Just killed the thread with all that occident occultism, but hey, if its something lighter you wish for then you couldn't go wrong fiction wise with Ron Hansen's, the assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert ford. A True classic that transcends its genre, thanks both to the appeal of the legendary antihero and the authors captivating and evocative portrayal of the James gang and the wonderful prose its brought to page with.. The movie adaptation is pretty bloody good too

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


"For something completely different and a bit off the wall but an utterly compelling read all the same try The Bees by Laline Paul - it's the story of a beehive told from the perspective of a bee.

Sounds weird but is actually very good "

Sounds awesome, I'm going to find myself a copy. Thank you!

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


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series

This here is the best suggestion for reading material ever - what an author. He was without a doubt a fantastic author and you will chuckle at the books .If you like sci fi Douglas Adams hitchhiker guide .Or Anne Mccaffery wrote many many sci fi .PERN series or Petabee . Enjoy xx"

A friend of mine has a few copies of Disc world I'll give those a try next

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


"If you like Sci-fi, and have a Kindle, try The Breakers Series by Edward W Robertson. It's like Independence Day and The Fifth Wave movies but a LOT better. There's 8 books and over 2000 pages, so should keep you entertained for a while!"

You had me from Independence Day definitely looking out for those

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

For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods..

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


"I like Lee Child, have read the Jack Reacher series, very good. X

I do like jack reacher, the bourne series also"

If you like them I recommend:

Jack Ryan by Tom Clancy

Mitch Rapp by Vince Flynn

Court Gentry by Mark Greaney

All of the books I've read from each of those series have been excellent.

Since you like sci-fi the Travis Chase series and Runner by Patrick Lee are both quite good too.

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

If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it.

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


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods.."

I thought it was pretty well done and I'm a fan of the novel and a lot of his stuff; what would you say are the shows failings?

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


"If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it."

Really?

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


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods.."

I think I'd like to read this..

The Tower series Stephen King is hard going dark fantasy that'll fuck you up lol

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


"If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it."

Read the book by their RSM at the time.. he didn't think they were that great a team.

If you want decent war stories then look up the SAS in Oman

Or Para Regiment in Kajiki

Those stories will put hairs on your chest.

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


"If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it.

Read the book by their RSM at the time.. he didn't think they were that great a team.

got a billion other conflicts to look up if that's your thing.

If you want decent war stories then look up the SAS in Oman

Or Para Regiment in Kajiki

Those stories will put hairs on your chest."

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

Yes everyone should read terry pratchett so if you havent ..then do !!

But one less heard of

Laurell K Hamilton

Anita Blake series

Seriously enthralling emersive world

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


"If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it.

Really?"

Yep I think it was 'the one that got away'

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


"If you like Andy mcnab books you'd love Chris Ryan's. They were in the same team at one point too and Chris write a book about it.

Really?

Yep I think it was 'the one that got away' "

Looks like I've got some serious ammo here. Will keep me going for a bit

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series "

Brilliant series.

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

Green river rising or any thing by the same author. Also ervine Welsh. The books are better than the films and train spotting was an awesome film

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


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods..

I thought it was pretty well done and I'm a fan of the novel and a lot of his stuff; what would you say are the shows failings? "

Well I wouldn't go to the barricades about it (and I enjoyed the tv series), but I thought people who didn't know the book would have found it slow to start and rather chaotic in its storytelling, it departed radically from the book and I thought Ricky Whittle was miscast as Shadow Moon. Would have preferred someone like Lance Reddick (The Wire) in the role (well a younger version). Would love to see a tv version of Neverwhere. I didn't see the BBC version.

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

Lost Kingdom series by Bernard Cornwell.

8 book series about the Saxon - Norse battles in the early 600AD.

The birth of England.

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

A book about Nymphomania.

It's a bit boring to be honest

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

S.m . stirling the change years,

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

If you like fantasy there's a brilliant trilogy by garth nix called sabriel, lyrial, and the abhorson. It's amazables

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

Fly fishing by J.R Hartley

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

David Eddings...... wrote A number of very adictive series...

David Gemell has writen some very powerful thought provoking sci fi....

Issak Asimov. ... Exellent short stories

and for a laugh Tom Sharpe... Riotus Assembly... and Indecent Exposure

Forrest Gump...... the book

and for Tragic Commedy..... any current American newspaper.....

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


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr"

I love stuff like that.

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


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me.

Mr

I love stuff like that."

Have you read watchmen?

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By *on and TammyCouple
over a year ago

Manchester


"Not sure if you're into graphic novels but I've just finished 'From Hell' by Alan Moore. Its his take on the Jack The Ripper murders and it's absolutely gripping, shocking stuff. Conspiracy theorists should have a field day with it.

And it has as much depth as any novel believe me

Mr

I love stuff like that.

Have you read watchmen?"

Not yet but it's on the list. I've gotten into Alan Moore shamefully late but I have read 'V for Vendetta' which I loved and I've got a compilation of his DC stuff (quite entertaining, but i'm not hugely into superheroes). I recently read his biography which was fascinating and opened my eyes to what a vast body of work there is to sink my teeth into, and I've got his latest novel 'Jerusalem' waiting for me at the library. It's longer than 'War & Peace' though so that's me sorted for the next few months!

Mr

Mr

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By *on and TammyCouple
over a year ago

Manchester


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods..

I thought it was pretty well done and I'm a fan of the novel and a lot of his stuff; what would you say are the shows failings?

Well I wouldn't go to the barricades about it (and I enjoyed the tv series), but I thought people who didn't know the book would have found it slow to start and rather chaotic in its storytelling, it departed radically from the book and I thought Ricky Whittle was miscast as Shadow Moon. Would have preferred someone like Lance Reddick (The Wire) in the role (well a younger version). Would love to see a tv version of Neverwhere. I didn't see the BBC version."

Y'see I knew nothing of Neil Gaiman before watching AG but I'm definitely interested in reading his work after seeing it. I agree with the chaotic storytelling comment, half way into the series I was still wondering just where it was going, but I think it overcame that just by being ridiculously entertaining! Visually stunning, darkly humorous, and well acted. Thought the Hollyoaks dude was pretty good in it actually.

Mr

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Terry Pratchetts Discworld series "

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


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods..

I thought it was pretty well done and I'm a fan of the novel and a lot of his stuff; what would you say are the shows failings?

Well I wouldn't go to the barricades about it (and I enjoyed the tv series), but I thought people who didn't know the book would have found it slow to start and rather chaotic in its storytelling, it departed radically from the book and I thought Ricky Whittle was miscast as Shadow Moon. Would have preferred someone like Lance Reddick (The Wire) in the role (well a younger version). Would love to see a tv version of Neverwhere. I didn't see the BBC version."

I still haven't seen bbc's neverwhere, now I think about it their attempt escaped without me ever having read any reviews or really heard anything about it.

I agree with you about the chaotic nature being a departure from the book, but I thought that made for a far more intriguing and unravelling of the story and, perhaps it was not an issue for me for having read the book, but I liked that the path was not clear and the destination not at all obvious. It is a strange approach as the producers of it seem to want it to be big time viewing for the masses, but the haphazard, trippy telling is balanced well with a lot of chic pornography(tits and blood) to keep the unfamiliar, average TV watcher interested.. But lance reddick/cedric Daniels as shadow moon?! Great actor but I think Ricky whittle is fine, if anything they should have got the guy that played Marlo black to beef up a little and cast him

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


"For less cosy fantasy than Pratchett try Neil Gaiman. Don't judge him on the basis of the tv adaptation of American Gods..

I thought it was pretty well done and I'm a fan of the novel and a lot of his stuff; what would you say are the shows failings?

Well I wouldn't go to the barricades about it (and I enjoyed the tv series), but I thought people who didn't know the book would have found it slow to start and rather chaotic in its storytelling, it departed radically from the book and I thought Ricky Whittle was miscast as Shadow Moon. Would have preferred someone like Lance Reddick (The Wire) in the role (well a younger version). Would love to see a tv version of Neverwhere. I didn't see the BBC version.

Y'see I knew nothing of Neil Gaiman before watching AG but I'm definitely interested in reading his work after seeing it. I agree with the chaotic storytelling comment, half way into the series I was still wondering just where it was going, but I think it overcame that just by being ridiculously entertaining! Visually stunning, darkly humorous, and well acted. Thought the Hollyoaks dude was pretty good in it actually.

Mr"

What is Americas obsession with hollyoaks??? Which member of American gods cast ascended from that crap then.. Guess it has to be Ricky whittle?

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I'm currently reading a street cat called Bob by James Bowen, it's a lovely book

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over a year ago


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Well I wouldn't go to the barricades about it (and I enjoyed the tv series), but I thought people who didn't know the book would have found it slow to start and rather chaotic in its storytelling, it departed radically from the book and I thought Ricky Whittle was miscast as Shadow Moon. Would have preferred someone like Lance Reddick (The Wire) in the role (well a younger version). Would love to see a tv version of Neverwhere. I didn't see the BBC version.

Y'see I knew nothing of Neil Gaiman before watching AG but I'm definitely interested in reading his work after seeing it. I agree with the chaotic storytelling comment, half way into the series I was still wondering just where it was going, but I think it overcame that just by being ridiculously entertaining! Visually stunning, darkly humorous, and well acted. Thought the Hollyoaks dude was pretty good in it actually.

Mr"

Agree with most of that. Very erotic at times too. I think I'd been looking forward to it so much and recommended it to so many people after ep1 that I was disappointed when it wasn't quite as I'd hoped.

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over a year ago

Christopher paolini

Inheritance cycle.

A brilliant read if like me you're an imaginative fantasist.

The only way I can think to describe it is game of thrones without the filth, sort of

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over a year ago


"But lance reddick/cedric Daniels as shadow moon?! Great actor but I think Ricky whittle is fine, if anything they should have got the guy that played Marlo black to beef up a little and cast him "

Ooh yes! I take back my suggestion and second yours!

Really liked Bilquis too...watch out Fab friends!

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over a year ago

I've heard The Hungry Caterpillar is a pretty good read

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over a year ago

I've just picked up the overlocker technique manual. A rather gripping read.

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over a year ago

David paulides the missing 411..is fact based about men women & children that go missing in national parks every year under really strange sircumstances..will make you think twice about that camping trip you got planned or dogging sesh in the woods late at night lol

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