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

What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far.

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

I'm reading a crime thriller called nothing stays buried by PJ Tracy, was 1.99 in the supermarket and actually pretty good.

Love a good book

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

...

The beau read that a few months ago and said good things about it.

I've just finished a Jill Mansell book and haven't been able to find anything which tickles my fancy so will peruse this thread with interest

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

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Aimed at older children I think, but it is a fascinating, absorbing read

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Just finished.. Art sex music.. Cosey fanni tutti.and just about to start an inconvenient truth.. Miles goslett..

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


"When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Aimed at older children I think, but it is a fascinating, absorbing read"

I’ve read this and loved it

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far. "

Just started that too.

Just finished Testaments. Very good.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

Dictator by Robert Harris, it's not my usual thing but I was encouraged to read it, and I'm enjoying it so far.

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

The silent patient by Alex Michaelides... excellent book

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By *awty nannaWoman
over a year ago

sheffield

Reading a series by Lucinda Riley, just finished Storm Sister

The Olive Tree by her was brilliant,,,

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Fluent in Three Months by Benny Lewis.

I have a love hate relationship with self help books.

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Soldier spy.

Good read.

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

Just finished The Testaments, very much worth the decades-long wait. Very tempted to stick with Atwood and re-visit "Oryx and Crake" again soon.

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

Donna Leon - earthly remains.

I do have a bit of a thing for detective novels, and the descriptions of Venice, it's like you're walking the back streets and by-ways with detective inspectore Brunetti.

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

I'm reading 50 shades of _ommick.... thrilling tale of a country boy who made no money to buy a helicopter but had s wank in the garden shed while drinking cans of cider hoping no one would catch him.... gripping... literally

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

Just started reading Dead woman walking ...

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By *arksxMan
over a year ago

Leicester / London

I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA

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

I have spent the last few years reading medical books... so now I am enjoying a Wilbur Smith novel

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By *tradesmanMan
over a year ago

colchester

i cant read

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Just started Stephen King's new one

The Institute

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"Just started Stephen King's new one

The Institute "

I read that in a few days after it came out, I really enjoyed it

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it

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


"Just started Stephen King's new one

The Institute

I read that in a few days after it came out, I really enjoyed it "

It’s definitely on my list.

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


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it "

Colour me impressed

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr.

Aimed at older children I think, but it is a fascinating, absorbing read"

Of 'the tiger who came for tea' fame?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it

Colour me impressed "

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I've just started the Jack Reacher series but I'm not sure it's for me.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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Thin Air by Michelle Paver.

It's surprisingly enjoyable and a bit scary. One to read with the lights up.

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By *ravelling TogMan
over a year ago

sleaford

Handmaid's tale for me. Everyone is raving about the show but I wanted to read the book first. Hopefully my upcoming 9hr flight will help me get through it.

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


"Thin Air by Michelle Paver.

It's surprisingly enjoyable and a bit scary. One to read with the lights up."

You’ve steered me right on the book path before, so I’ll look into this.

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By *ravelling TogMan
over a year ago

sleaford


"Soldier spy.

Good read. "

Amazing book and his follow up I Spy is just as good.

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By *oruseandabuseCouple
over a year ago

chichester

Pi- to a million decimal places

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By *hrisAndKatieCouple
over a year ago

stevenage

Nearly finished writing a book - so reading my own stuff

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


"Nearly finished writing a book - so reading my own stuff "

That’s amazing

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Dawn of the Apocalypse by phill higgins its on amazon in both kindle and paperback formats

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’ve a book on my bedside but haven’t started it yet. It’s about the Lyons tearoom waitresses (Nippy’s) during the war

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

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff. Hard work but an important book.

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

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"Just started Stephen King's new one

The Institute "

That's next on my list

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Great book choice Boldy. I loved it too.

Currently reading 'Gobbing, pogoing and gratuitous bad language: An anthology of punk short stories' A truly riotous read.

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By *airytaleOfNewPorkMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham/Telford

I'm starting to read John Grisham novels again.... Camino Island just started

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By *inn_the_humanMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Currently reading Munich by Robert Harris (it's really quite good) and Anger is an Energy - the autobiography of Johnny Rotten. Its a bit strange but well written and interesting

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


"I’ve a book on my bedside but haven’t started it yet. It’s about the Lyons tearoom waitresses (Nippy’s) during the war"

I’m gonna check this out.

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


"I'm starting to read John Grisham novels again.... Camino Island just started "

His books are always amazing.

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By *istress-MazikeenWoman
over a year ago

bolton

The tattoist of austwitch. First book that is not academic in 2.5 years.

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By *houldibedoingthis!Man
over a year ago

london


"The tattoist of austwitch. First book that is not academic in 2.5 years."

I'm like you, I tend to read those types of books way too early in the morning. Imagine trying to understand a singularity event at 7:30 in the morning I'm a London tube.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

The spy and the traitor

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

Better Off Dead by Tom Wood.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

I'm reading All Hell Let Loose by Max Hastings which is about WW2. I tend to only read history books but I also like the books by Tom Sharpe, they are funny.

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


"The tattoist of austwitch. First book that is not academic in 2.5 years."

I loved that book.

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By *houldibedoingthis!Man
over a year ago

london


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it "

Excellent book. I still read a brief history of time every now and then.

I can recommend reading or watching Richard Feynman, he's incredible

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it

Excellent book. I still read a brief history of time every now and then.

I can recommend reading or watching Richard Feynman, he's incredible"

I'll check him out. I couldn't get in to Brief History of Time I found this recent one far more accessible

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By *houldibedoingthis!Man
over a year ago

london


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it

Excellent book. I still read a brief history of time every now and then.

I can recommend reading or watching Richard Feynman, he's incredible

I'll check him out. I couldn't get in to Brief History of Time I found this recent one far more accessible "

I would be interested to know how you find him. Hope you enjoy

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

I used to love reading but haven't had the concentration resenty.

Would love some inspiration, I like Catherine Cookson type books and Mary Higgins Clark.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it

Excellent book. I still read a brief history of time every now and then.

I can recommend reading or watching Richard Feynman, he's incredible

I'll check him out. I couldn't get in to Brief History of Time I found this recent one far more accessible

I would be interested to know how you find him. Hope you enjoy "

thanks, just looking at his website now.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

Next book I'm buying is Bill Bryson - The Body. Does anyone else like his books?

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


"Next book I'm buying is Bill Bryson - The Body. Does anyone else like his books?"

I’ve never tried any of his.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

I started reading the collective works of HG Wells. I think I'm about halfway through the first chapter of the time machine before fab drew me back in lol.

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

S.m.stirling alternative history "the peshawar lancers"its a good read

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

Bumping this for the bookworms

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I loved that book!!

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Re reading the greatest sci fi novel of all time; Dune

And i've got a mammoth friggin textbook to read in minutae for an upcoming exam

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The next on my list is Jo Nesbo, Knife. Thrillers are my guilty pleasure.

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

The new Phillip Pullman and some Ray Bradbury short stories. Fab.

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far. "

Read it in the summer..loved it!

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

Rereading Howard's End by E M Forster

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Catch 22...again. Feet in the Clouds..again.

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


"Rereading Howard's End by E M Forster "

Heaven. Yum.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Any jack reacher book

Doug Hepburn autobiography.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

Currently binging on Katerina Diamond (crime thriller writer) and she is brilliant! Highly recommend her

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

just started reading a book by Derek Tangye

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up


"Just started Stephen King's new one

The Institute "
me too x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"just started reading a book by Derek Tangye"

Is it about Minack?

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


"just started reading a book by Derek Tangye

Is it about Minack?"

Nope, about a small holding near Lamorna

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By *ylvie 888Woman
over a year ago

Cleethorpes

Everything is Fucked

By Mark Manson.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Re reading the greatest sci fi novel of all time; Dune

And i've got a mammoth friggin textbook to read in minutae for an upcoming exam "

Gawd I do not miss that.

I've got enough fucking letters after my name. No more!

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far. "

Same here!

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

New one by Joe Abercrombie!!

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

The new Ann Cleeves book, The Long Call. I loved her Shetland series but couldn't bear the tv version.

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

Guy Martin

My autobiography

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


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far.

Same here!"

It’s really good.

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By *irlintheRedRed dressWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow

Most recent one was David Camerons autobiography as wanted to see him try and justify leaving us all in the shit with regards Brexit.

Was disappointed by The Testaments.

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By *hyntravCouple
over a year ago

North Somerset

Just finished After the Fire by Will Hill

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far.

Same here!

It’s really good. "

It is, though I find some parts trigger me a bit too much.

Then other bits have me laughing out loud. I've not stopped reading it so it can't be bad

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By *apiomanMan
over a year ago

Shipley


"Nearly finished writing a book - so reading my own stuff "

nice one.

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By *apiomanMan
over a year ago

Shipley

Zadie Smith, Swing Time. First 100 pages are good. But no swinging (yet at least).

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


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far.

Same here!

It’s really good.

It is, though I find some parts trigger me a bit too much.

Then other bits have me laughing out loud. I've not stopped reading it so it can't be bad "

Yep, I can totally relate to that.

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

Mines unusual..I love the mind, psychology how people think..currently reading satanic bible..it's one of those that gets the cells working

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

The Bone Ships by RJ Barker it's a fantasy novel set at sea, I'm really enjoying it.

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

Finished A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie, great revisit to The First Law world.

Now reading Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell, can't beat Uhtred of Bebbenburgh.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport


"Finished A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie, great revisit to The First Law world.

Now reading Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell, can't beat Uhtred of Bebbenburgh. "

A little hatred was great, I'd forgotten how good a writer he is

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

Just finished This Census-Taker by China Mieville and a graphic novel adaptation of Paul Auster's City Of Glass. Next I need to re-read Frankenstein for book club and read Tash Aw's We, The Survivors.

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

The Manufacturing of Greta Thunberg by investigative Journalist Cory Morningstar

about how Greta Thunberg has been manufactured by the NGOs and corporations so that they can make money from the green agenda.

Musicophilia by neurologist Oliver Sacks about music and the brain.

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

Just started reading The Holiday T.M.Logan.

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

Handbook Of Medieval Sexuality

Heavy going in places (it's aimed at uni graduates) but interesting and, hopefully useful.

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

Just started the new Pullman. Woo. Except it's already making me feel a bit upset. Also picked up a Barry Jones the other day. FINALLY got around to watching Kes recently(I've been saving it up. For about twenty years..) so curious to see what he's like.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I have a David baldacci on the go at the moment

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

Bump

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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago

The South Near That London

Richard Kern - Action, although reading it might be a stretch, but what words there are have been thoroughly read!

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I'm reading your profile and wishing I was younger.

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

Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom

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By *aserblade2Man
over a year ago

hastings


"Nearly finished Brief Answers To The Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Its very interesting and although I have to concentrate really hard I have actually understood some of it "
you should try Matt Ridley.

The evolution of everything interesting.. Heavy bit interesting.

Before you read it look on u tube and watch Matt Ridley... The Rational Optimist for a alternative view point to a lot of current issues

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By *aserblade2Man
over a year ago

hastings


"Next book I'm buying is Bill Bryson - The Body. Does anyone else like his books?

I’ve never tried any of his. Love Bill Bryony Notes From A Small Island "

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By *aserblade2Man
over a year ago

hastings


"Next book I'm buying is Bill Bryson - The Body. Does anyone else like his books?

I’ve never tried any of his. Love Bill Bryony Notes From A Small Island "
of course I mean Bryson

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By *aserblade2Man
over a year ago

hastings


"The Manufacturing of Greta Thunberg by investigative Journalist Cory Morningstar

about how Greta Thunberg has been manufactured by the NGOs and corporations so that they can make money from the green agenda.

Musicophilia by neurologist Oliver Sacks about music and the brain.

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By *aserblade2Man
over a year ago

hastings


"The Manufacturing of Greta Thunberg by investigative Journalist Cory Morningstar

about how Greta Thunberg has been manufactured by the NGOs and corporations so that they can make money from the green agenda.

Musicophilia by neurologist Oliver Sacks about music and the brain.

"
re the Greta Thunberg thing watch Matt Ridley The Rational Optimist on you tube.

It's an alternative view which will open your eyes

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

This thread has got me filling my Ebay basket up

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


"This thread has got me filling my Ebay basket up "

Same

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

A History of the Rifle Brigade by WH Cope. Some heroic, some verging on genocidal though it was clearly seen as quite ok at the time.

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

I've just started reading the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt... It is beautifully written so far

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


"Catch 22...again. Feet in the Clouds..again. "

Catch 22 is one of my favourite books, wore my first copy out

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

Christopher Marlowe - doctor Faustus

I have to get a copy of Goethe’s Faustus now.

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Im a big Will Self fan. A couple of the you need a dictionary nearby for.

The Book of Dave takes some getting used to as its a cockney derived language, written phonetically. Its like reading A Clockwork Orange. Hard going till you get to grips with the language.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Jerusalem by Alan Moore. Long term background read, over a million words. In between lots of other stuff - M John Harrison, Angela Carter, Stephen Baxter with Terry Pratchett, Douglas R Hofstadter, Terry Moore (no relation to Alan Moore). Just got the new Kate Charlesworth graphic novel, Sensible Footwear - A Girls Guide, which looks fabulous.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"Just started the new Pullman. Woo. Except it's already making me feel a bit upset. Also picked up a Barry Jones the other day. FINALLY got around to watching Kes recently(I've been saving it up. For about twenty years..) so curious to see what he's like. "

Kes, brilliant film. I went to a yorkshire school a few miles away from that one but built to the same design. Watching Kes is like watching my schooldays.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port


"Just started the new Pullman. Woo. Except it's already making me feel a bit upset. Also picked up a Barry Jones the other day. FINALLY got around to watching Kes recently(I've been saving it up. For about twenty years..) so curious to see what he's like.

Kes, brilliant film. I went to a yorkshire school a few miles away from that one but built to the same design. Watching Kes is like watching my schooldays."

Kes is an amazing film. Have you seen The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - so many strong messages in that film x

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"Just started the new Pullman. Woo. Except it's already making me feel a bit upset. Also picked up a Barry Jones the other day. FINALLY got around to watching Kes recently(I've been saving it up. For about twenty years..) so curious to see what he's like.

Kes, brilliant film. I went to a yorkshire school a few miles away from that one but built to the same design. Watching Kes is like watching my schooldays.

Kes is an amazing film. Have you seen The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - so many strong messages in that film x "

Not seen the film. Read the book many many years ago.

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By *Cocksucker84Man
over a year ago

newcastle

Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann. It's a mammoth stream-of-consciousness novel centred around a nameless housewife in Ohio who mulls over the world's problems and her internal life as she goes about her daily routine. Beautiful, funny, very distictive and full of beautiful truth. Quarter of the way through (about 300 pages) and don't want it to end.

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

Moved on to one of my favourite authors last night. James Patterson, Haunted.

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

I'm re-reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell still. Recommended his Black Swan Green to a pal last night and I know a lot of you guys would adore it...

Fab and Netflix have taken up a lot of space in my days where books used to reside. I must be more disciplined...

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"I'm re-reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell still. Recommended his Black Swan Green to a pal last night and I know a lot of you guys would adore it...

Fab and Netflix have taken up a lot of space in my days where books used to reside. I must be more disciplined... "

I didn't particularly enjoy Cloud Atlas, it was okay but i felt nowhere near the rave reviews. Not the first time I've seen the narrative-within-narrative style used, not a particularly compelling view of the future... But then the stuff that might seem "fresh" to the literary reviewers who normally despise SF is often seen to be pretty derivative by those that have been reading this type of thing for many years.

Not a bad book, i just felt disappointed it wasn't better.

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over a year ago


"I'm re-reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell still. Recommended his Black Swan Green to a pal last night and I know a lot of you guys would adore it...

Fab and Netflix have taken up a lot of space in my days where books used to reside. I must be more disciplined... "

Gonna check these out

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"I'm re-reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell still. Recommended his Black Swan Green to a pal last night and I know a lot of you guys would adore it...

Fab and Netflix have taken up a lot of space in my days where books used to reside. I must be more disciplined... "

I absolutely loved Cloud Atlas. My gran bought me it one Christmas when she was going a bit dotty and she thought it was a Game of Thrones book

I'm so glad she did

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

Just started. Make Me by Lee Child's.

Love his books

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


"Just started. Make Me by Lee Child's.

Love his books"

That’s a brilliant read

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"Just started. Make Me by Lee Child's.

Love his books

That’s a brilliant read "

Read all of them so far.

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By *eek-a-booCouple
over a year ago

m

Just finished confessions of a prison doctor Amanda Brown. On to The Testaments

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport

I've started a 3-1 book by Stephen Coonts. Over 1000 pages, so need to actually get on with it.

I enjoy reading, so much that I have different books on the go (one for work, one for home), it's relaxing to just switch off and read.

Also thinking of audio books for whilst I am driving, but the cost of them puts me off

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

So Lucky - Dawn O’Porter.

Fucking brilliant

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway


"So Lucky - Dawn O’Porter.

Fucking brilliant "

Oh agreed. I could happily read this again and again

Currently I have Richard E Grant's film diaries and a British Wildlife handbook on the go. Thoroughly enjoying both.

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over a year ago


"So Lucky - Dawn O’Porter.

Fucking brilliant

Oh agreed. I could happily read this again and again

Currently I have Richard E Grant's film diaries and a British Wildlife handbook on the go. Thoroughly enjoying both. "

I give lots of my books to a local charity, but keep ones I’ll read over. That’s definitely one I’m keeping.

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

12 rules for life.

Dr jordan peterson.

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By *oruseandabuseCouple
over a year ago

chichester

Anything and everything by Peter Carey

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

SNUFF by Chuck palahniuk

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


"Anything and everything by Peter Carey"

I love that guy...

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

Reviving this as I am stuck for a new read... having trouble finding something and actually for it to keep my interest. No pretentious crap please...love a good crime novel, fantasy, paranormal etc

Suggestions?

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

In reading zero day by David baldacci I have had it on the go for a few weeks though I should get it finished

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By *r AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

Dublin


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far. "
.John Connelly's newest , and it is as good as the rest,

Excellent

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

'the presentation of the self in everyday life'' by Ervin Goffman

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

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas by Tom Robbins

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


"What’re you reading?

I’m almost halfway through Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and I’m loving it so far. .John Connelly's newest , and it is as good as the rest,

Excellent"

John is my fav so I’m to date there

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

I'm half way through 'What The Hell Did I Just Read' by David Wong.

Love this guy's characters and bizarre stories. If you like Dirk Gently, you'd enjoy this

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

Many thanks a few interesting options it seems here, will go investigate

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

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Hariri.

I love how he is able to articulate in such a concise way.

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

I’m abit of a nerd I read comics, does that count ? And when i say comics I mean playboy and IKEA

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


"I'm half way through 'What The Hell Did I Just Read' by David Wong.

Love this guy's characters and bizarre stories. If you like Dirk Gently, you'd enjoy this "

Gojng to try this as love Dirk Gently! Thanks

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


"I'm half way through 'What The Hell Did I Just Read' by David Wong.

Love this guy's characters and bizarre stories. If you like Dirk Gently, you'd enjoy this

Gojng to try this as love Dirk Gently! Thanks "

If you enjoy it, he also wrote 'Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits'

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


"I'm half way through 'What The Hell Did I Just Read' by David Wong.

Love this guy's characters and bizarre stories. If you like Dirk Gently, you'd enjoy this

Gojng to try this as love Dirk Gently! Thanks

If you enjoy it, he also wrote 'Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits' "

Started with John dies in the end and I’m loving it so thank you

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

The Rings of Saturn by WG Sebald

I love books about people rambling around the place

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

Asa akira--insatiable porn... A love story

Man vs toddler

And a fuck ton of shibari books

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

Almost finished The Wych Elm - Tana French, it’s a brilliant read.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Writing Home - Alan Bennett

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

I read the institute by Stephen king over the last couple of weeks.

Started on pet semetary last night and got about 120 pages into it.

Trying to take up more reading as I used to read loads.

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over a year ago


"I read the institute by Stephen king over the last couple of weeks.

Started on pet semetary last night and got about 120 pages into it.

Trying to take up more reading as I used to read loads. "

In bed with a tiger

By Claude Bols

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By *rank speakerMan
over a year ago

Worcester

Unfortunately I have trouble reading nowadays, medical. However I love a good audio book. I've noticed many of the titles mentioned have recently been featured on the radio... Some marvellous things available? And they're free! Marvellous resource!

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By *rofessor_MarcusMan
over a year ago

Chorley

Well, 'The Royal Commission on the Care and Control of the Feebleminded, 1908' Soon to be Channal4

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


"I read the institute by Stephen king over the last couple of weeks.

Started on pet semetary last night and got about 120 pages into it.

Trying to take up more reading as I used to read loads. "

Just ordered the Institute through my local bookshop after you mentioned it.

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

The Phil Collins Autobiography - Not Dead Yet.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Currently reading Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose.

A bit formulaic but engaging enough and easy to pick up and read in short bursts.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Away for Christmas

I'm on the look out for some new adult fantasy books - series prefered to stand alone.

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


"Currently reading Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose.

A bit formulaic but engaging enough and easy to pick up and read in short bursts."

Love Karen Rose

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over a year ago


"I'm on the look out for some new adult fantasy books - series prefered to stand alone. "

Mine usually have a side order or porn I there so not sure you would like it lol

But I did like Sarah J Maas Throne of glass series

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

Gonna go back to Keith Richards autobiography written by himself..wkd read if you love music..unlike most musicians he only touches on drugs side..love it

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA"

I've read everything by Cormac McCarthy. True genius. The Road and Blood Meridian are incredible - if rather disturbing.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral


"Currently reading Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose.

A bit formulaic but engaging enough and easy to pick up and read in short bursts.

Love Karen Rose "

I think I might have read too many because I feel as though I've already read this one, feels a bit samey.

Still engaging, just... feels familiar, if that makes sense!

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


"Currently reading Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose.

A bit formulaic but engaging enough and easy to pick up and read in short bursts.

Love Karen Rose

I think I might have read too many because I feel as though I've already read this one, feels a bit samey.

Still engaging, just... feels familiar, if that makes sense!"

Well she has so many different series going now and only one release a year so hard to remember what’s what. This is why my kindle is a godsend as there is nothing worse than reading thinking this seems familIar

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


"I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA

I've read everything by Cormac McCarthy. True genius. The Road and Blood Meridian are incredible - if rather disturbing."

Am I the only one that hated the movie? I never read the book as I have a rule about that. In the end of that movie I was like WTF?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Away for Christmas


"I'm on the look out for some new adult fantasy books - series prefered to stand alone.

Mine usually have a side order or porn I there so not sure you would like it lol

But I did like Sarah J Maas Throne of glass series

"

Doesn't bother me too much if it's on there really. So long as its not overshadowing a good plot.

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


"I'm on the look out for some new adult fantasy books - series prefered to stand alone.

Mine usually have a side order or porn I there so not sure you would like it lol

But I did like Sarah J Maas Throne of glass series

Doesn't bother me too much if it's on there really. So long as its not overshadowing a good plot. "

In that case

Amanda Buchet - kingmaker series

Nalini Singh - Guild hunter series

Ilona Andrews - hidden series

Patricia Briggs - Mercedes Thompson series

Montana Ash - Sentinel series

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA

I've read everything by Cormac McCarthy. True genius. The Road and Blood Meridian are incredible - if rather disturbing.

Am I the only one that hated the movie? I never read the book as I have a rule about that. In the end of that movie I was like WTF? "

The movie didn’t translate very well. The story isn’t really a thriller - McCarthy is a literary author and the theme of the book is about aging and losing touch with the world. The movie does nod towards this, but the theme is more pronounced in the book. But he’s not an easy reading author. I always feel I have to invest myself in McCarthy.

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


"I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA

I've read everything by Cormac McCarthy. True genius. The Road and Blood Meridian are incredible - if rather disturbing.

Am I the only one that hated the movie? I never read the book as I have a rule about that. In the end of that movie I was like WTF?

The movie didn’t translate very well. The story isn’t really a thriller - McCarthy is a literary author and the theme of the book is about aging and losing touch with the world. The movie does nod towards this, but the theme is more pronounced in the book. But he’s not an easy reading author. I always feel I have to invest myself in McCarthy. "

I enjoyed The Road and Blood Merdian, even if the latter did require an amount of perseverance to start.

Hello America by JG Ballard is a good read set in a dystopian, post apocalyptic America. It has a bit of a sci fi element too (always a bonus for me )

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

The Templars Secret by C M Palov

It’s the last book of the series.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"I am listening to

no country for old men

by Cormac Mccarthy...

You don't need to see the film with pictures he paints with his words

https://youtu.be/WIuGodWdsMA

I've read everything by Cormac McCarthy. True genius. The Road and Blood Meridian are incredible - if rather disturbing.

Am I the only one that hated the movie? I never read the book as I have a rule about that. In the end of that movie I was like WTF?

The movie didn’t translate very well. The story isn’t really a thriller - McCarthy is a literary author and the theme of the book is about aging and losing touch with the world. The movie does nod towards this, but the theme is more pronounced in the book. But he’s not an easy reading author. I always feel I have to invest myself in McCarthy.

I enjoyed The Road and Blood Merdian, even if the latter did require an amount of perseverance to start.

Hello America by JG Ballard is a good read set in a dystopian, post apocalyptic America. It has a bit of a sci fi element too (always a bonus for me ) "

Ahh I’m a big fan of Ballard. Hello America was the most recent one I read, and I really enjoyed it. And I’m the same, sci fi is always a bonus for me too

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

The obelisk gate

-Jamisin

Second of three books of "the broken earth" saga

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By *merald Eyes XWoman
over a year ago

Can you find me….

The Tattoist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Absolutely brillant book!

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over a year ago


"The Tattoist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Absolutely brillant book! "

My favourite read this year.

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