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I’m now reading Mark Billingham’s Lazy Bones – he can be a miserable sort of writer sometimes – well his characters can be very depressing. I haven’t read him for a while, so it’s a chance to see if he’s cheered up.
I’m reading The History of the World (From 1917 to the 1980’s) by Paul Johnson. I think I’ve worked out the ending…
Flippin heck Kingston – you don’t half read a lot.
I’m reading The Alchemist by Paulo Cuelho (for the third or perhaps fourth time).
Good to see this thread, last time we had a similar ‘what are you reading’ type thread someone recommended Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice. What a find that was. Excellent.
I am reminded of a quote from Caroline Aherne’s earlier comedic altar-ego Sister Mary Immaculate:
“The book I’m currently reading is the Bible.
He dies in the end.
(Hope that didn’t spoil it for you)”.
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Flippin heck Kingston – you don’t half read a lot.
I’m reading The Alchemist by Paulo Cuelho (for the third or perhaps fourth time).
Good to see this thread, last time we had a similar ‘what are you reading’ type thread someone recommended Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice. What a find that was. Excellent.
I have The Alchemist here at work for lunchtimes! I got it in a special leathery type looking case from the local tiny bookshop, it only cost $5
I wonder if it’s worth loads of dosh?I loveeeeeeeeeeee reading Admin…… it’s my escapism
– only I had really weird dreams last night, ranging from riding a horse in a packed church, being in a wheelchair and singing on stage with Aled Jones………… maybe I need to see a shrink………….. Not By A Long Shot by T. D. Thornton. It’s a book about Suffolk Downs , which is my local racetrack. I wouldn’t say that the book is the greatest read ever, although the author is a good writer.
The venue itself is very much toward the bottom rungs of US racing, and the place certainly has its problems , but I think that the book presents a pretty cynical view of the track – either that or I socialize in the wrong places.
Just finished
Auschwitz: The Nazis and the ‘Final Solution’
by Laurence Rees.
Excellent read, doesn’t exactly leave you with a smile on your face but it’s an absorbing book that shows just how easily humans can descend into evil.Mark Billingham’s great – I love his dry sense of humour and I think his characters, especially Thorne, are very good.
Atm I’m reading James Herbert’s The Secret Of Crickley Hall – James Herbert is brilliant.
Andrew Taylor is always a decent author to read as well – recently read his A Stain On The Silence and it was superb. One of the best books I have read (well, three actually!) is his Roth Trilogy, sold as three books in one under the title of Requiem For An Angel. It’s superb.
Ouija Board, a mare in a million. By her owner Lord Derby
Great horse,great pictures and the story nicely told.Mark Billingham’s great – I love his dry sense of humour and I think his characters, especially Thorne, are very good.
Atm I’m reading James Herbert’s The Secret Of Crickley Hall – James Herbert is brilliant.
Andrew Taylor is always a decent author to read as well – recently read his A Stain On The Silence and it was superb. One of the best books I have read (well, three actually!) is his Roth Trilogy, sold as three books in one under the title of Requiem For An Angel. It’s superb.
I haven’t heard of Andrew Taylor! I might nip out today and see if they have this book in the bookshop
Oh no…..Andrew Taylor’s Fallen Angel The Trilogy is also out on DVD …. do I read the books first and watch the DVD after or do I watch the DVD first and then read the books?
What do I do? What do I do?
Amazon have special offers on crime and thriller books at the moment.Three for £12.
Some of the authors mentioned above feature in the list.
Thanks Seabird! They may have this Fallen Angel and then whatever arrives first wins the contest! (Decision made for me
)you know the books are always better than the films…hope the films make it first, you can watch them, and then discover how crap they were when you read the book and see how the story should really have been told!! See lord of the rings if you don’t know what i’m talking about….
I’m reading "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene. It’s not a book for nicey nicey people
I’m also having a Jane Austen phase and I’m also reading "Sense and Sensibility"
Have recently read Atonement and Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. His exceptionally detailed narrative can get a little frustrating but I find I can’t put his books down!
I’ve got that Robert Greene book knocking around somewhere, never got round to reading it. Is it a modern update of The Prince or is there more to it?
you know the books are always better than the films…hope the films make it first, you can watch them, and then discover how crap they were when you read the book and see how the story should really have been told!! See lord of the rings if you don’t know what i’m talking about….
I think I’m the only person in the world who hasn’t seen any of the Lord of the Rings films –
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