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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.

We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.

His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.

Anyone got any other recommendations?

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By *ering SeaMan
over a year ago

Penicuik

Ragged trousered philanthropists

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Ragged trousered philanthropists "

Why do you recommend that? What makes it good?

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By *ering SeaMan
over a year ago

Penicuik

"Ragged trousered philanthropists

Why do you recommend that? What makes it good? "

My first ever read as I embarked on my first ever job at 15yo.

Mixed political ideology if that’s your bag.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Ragged trousered philanthropists

Why do you recommend that? What makes it good?

My first ever read as I embarked on my first ever job at 15yo.

Mixed political ideology if that’s your bag. "

I studied political philosophy at uni many years ago so I'm not against that kind of thing. However, if I'm looking for a leisure time read I prefer a novel.

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By *ohnThomas1Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Ragged trousered philanthropists

Why do you recommend that? What makes it good?

My first ever read as I embarked on my first ever job at 15yo.

Mixed political ideology if that’s your bag.

I studied political philosophy at uni many years ago so I'm not against that kind of thing. However, if I'm looking for a leisure time read I prefer a novel. "

'My absolute darling'

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By *enie90Woman
over a year ago

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I love me some Marian Keyes

. I’ve loved every book I’ve read by her so far. Most of the other books I read are more (young adult) fantasy - like the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I recommend the Ben Hope series by Scott Mariani - book 24 in the series came out last week

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

Karen darke had a great book... All about adventure, challenge, travel, self, and spirituality... Great book

Or... Born to run... Similar theme but completely different aspect of all subjects covered

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I'm a big fan of Colin Bateman.

There's a lot of dark humour in his works, again with an Irish slant.

I'd also recommend Neil Gaiman to anyone who hasn't come across American Gods

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

Authors I’ve really enjoyed reading

George RR Martin

Haruki Murakami

Philip K Dick

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Ones I can remember the now.

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

Just finished "A Man With One of Those Faces" by Caimh McDonnell after your recommendation OP and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait to read more from him, so thanks!

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By *ibliosWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Terry Pratchett!

Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.

Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Anyone read Ayn Rand? Just about to start The Fountainhead

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

I'm partial to a Jodi Piccoult for some fiction which makes you question your ethics and beliefs.

Marian Keyes is an easy read. I love Karin Slaughters earlier books too for some gritty crime fiction.

Away to start reading 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fuck' tonight.

Although in all honesty most days my reading consists of 72,000 'That's Not My...' books and a dozen renditions of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

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

Also for us Fab bibliophiles I reccomend watching the Hysterical Literature series, incredibly erotic

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Also for us Fab bibliophiles I reccomend watching the Hysterical Literature series, incredibly erotic

Where can you find it ?

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

I'm reading Val McDermid at the moment. A good crime series so far but may switch back to historical stuff from Conn Igguelden or Bernard Cornwell next. I do enjoy a series to come back to.

Does anyone else have a kindle full of books that were free or on offer that they'll probably never get through?

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"I'm partial to a Jodi Piccoult for some fiction which makes you question your ethics and beliefs.

Marian Keyes is an easy read. I love Karin Slaughters earlier books too for some gritty crime fiction.

Away to start reading 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fuck' tonight.

Although in all honesty most days my reading consists of 72,000 'That's Not My...' books and a dozen renditions of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'"

Might have to give some of those a try, especially The Hungry Caterpillar lol

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Well I’m now in a serious non fiction frame of mind, so I’m starting on The History of Philosophy by AC Grayling - somehow I don’t think this will be reviewed by Richard and Judy’s Book Club !!!!!!!

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

"Terry Pratchett!

Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.

Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.

Oooh if you like those I'd recommend Pat Rothfuss - Kingkiller Chronicles!

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By *ebsMCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Anything by Stuart MacBride or John Niven. Both great Scottish authors with books full of fantastic characters and situations.

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By *dinburghBLTMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Anyone read Shuggie Bain yet ????????

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By *entlemanrogueMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

Leaving crumbs for myself, I hope to find some good recommendations.

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By *alhamCoupleCouple
over a year ago

London

"No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.

We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.

His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.

Anyone got any other recommendations? "

“The memories of Hadrian” by Marguerite Yourcenar. Brilliant book. High literature from a genius of french writing. Very sentence is a meal.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Christopher Moore is a very amusing American author.

One of the few who can actually create genuine laugh out loud

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By *ltKittyWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I enjoy Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett and a mix of misc educational books. My last purchase was 'The Ethical Slut', from what I've read so far it's pretty interesting

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I’ve subscribed to Amazon Kindle Unlimited so I can download as many books as I like every month.

Binge read crime novels by LJ Ross and Helen H Durrant.

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By *eliciouslySalaciousCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Oooh if you like those I'd recommend Pat Rothfuss - Kingkiller Chronicles!"

Do you think Doors of Stone will ever see the light of day though?

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By *atVarrelMan
over a year ago

Pollock

Phillippa Gregory- historical fiction.

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By *elboy321Man
over a year ago

Paisley

"Ragged trousered philanthropists "

Brilliant book, won the Labour party the election after the war so the say

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Well I’m now in a serious non fiction frame of mind, so I’m starting on The History of Philosophy by AC Grayling - somehow I don’t think this will be reviewed by Richard and Judy’s Book Club !!!!!!!"

Nothing wrong with non fiction

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Terry Pratchett!

Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.

Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.

Oooh if you like those I'd recommend Pat Rothfuss - Kingkiller Chronicles!"

As a Pratchett fan, I will take you up on that recommendation

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Anything by Stuart MacBride or John Niven. Both great Scottish authors with books full of fantastic characters and situations."

Not read any John Niven but like Stuart MacBride.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Anyone read Shuggie Bain yet ????????"

Not sure I have but think Mrs BC has. Definitely sounds familiar.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Leaving crumbs for myself, I hope to find some good recommendations.

Definitely some good recommendations so far.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.

We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.

His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.

Anyone got any other recommendations?

“The memories of Hadrian” by Marguerite Yourcenar. Brilliant book. High literature from a genius of french writing. Very sentence is a meal. "

Sounds great. Nice to know of authors who use language in such an incredible way.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Christopher Moore is a very amusing American author.

One of the few who can actually create genuine laugh out loud "

Laugh out loud has got to be a good reason for reading.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"I enjoy Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett and a mix of misc educational books. My last purchase was 'The Ethical Slut', from what I've read so far it's pretty interesting

Sounds interesting. Let us know how it goes and if you recommend it.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"I’ve subscribed to Amazon Kindle Unlimited so I can download as many books as I like every month.

Binge read crime novels by LJ Ross and Helen H Durrant.

I need to dig my kindle out again. There's definitely a place for them.

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Phillippa Gregory- historical fiction."

I do like some historical fiction

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By *orders Couple OP Couple
over a year ago

Kelso

"Ragged trousered philanthropists

Brilliant book, won the Labour party the election after the war so the say"

The pen is mightier than the sword

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

The Human Cosmos ~ Jo Marchant

Takes a bottlebrush to the brain

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

My favourite books:

Heart of darkness

Cry, thy beloved country

The feast of the goat

I could go on...

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