BRISTOL86 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Anyone here read (not can you, do you) Personally, I'm a big fan of Stephen King, although not my usual genre. I was very excited to see he has a sequel to "The Shining" out, entitled "Doctor Sleep". The Shining is one of my favourite books of all time, so looking forward to checking out the sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Funny, I was thinking of starting a similar thread. I'd like to recommend the Mangel series of novels by Charlie Williams*. Deadfolk, Fags & Lager, King of the Road, One Dead Hen and Made of Stone all chronicle the adventures (and misadventures) of pub doorman and self-professed "hard-man" Royston Blake in a small town somewhere in the West Country. All written in perfect dialect, they sort of read like a Wurzel Trainspotting only with crap lager instead of hard drugs fuelling the protagonists. Anyone who has ever lived in a small town, or been refused entry somewhere by a "strong in the arm/thick in the 'ead" bouncer will recognise some of the situations and dialogue here. They are very funny and real page-turners. You can start anywhere in the series, but Deadfolk is as good a place to start as any. * Not the 70s comedian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ha, sounds like a good laugh, I will check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm currently attempting to acquaint myself with some 20th Century classics. Currently reading 'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck, recently finished 'Love In The Time Of Cholera' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and have also recently read 'Homage To Catalonia' by George Orwell (1984 is also fantastic). Would recommend them all. Have 'To Kill A Mockingbird' lined up next I'd also recommend the Coca Trilogy by Louis De Bernieres; really well written, occasionally violent magical-realism- if that's your thing PS Robboreds suggestion sounds interesting, may check that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm currently attempting to acquaint myself with some 20th Century classics. Currently reading 'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck, recently finished 'Love In The Time Of Cholera' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and have also recently read 'Homage To Catalonia' by George Orwell (1984 is also fantastic). Would recommend them all. Have 'To Kill A Mockingbird' lined up next I'd also recommend the Coca Trilogy by Louis De Bernieres; really well written, occasionally violent magical-realism- if that's your thing PS Robboreds suggestion sounds interesting, may check that out Have you read 100 Years Of Solitude, CD? That's a great 'taking on holiday' book. PS: It's Red-Robbo, gawd knows what Robbored would recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Fictionwise most things by Graham Greene are good. Recently read The Trial and Crime & Punishment plus East of Eden all excellent. Looking forward to the new Rebus which has just come out I think. Ellroy amazing, LA Confidential is one of the best books I've ever read but you need to concentrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Have you read 100 Years Of Solitude, CD? That's a great 'taking on holiday' book. PS: It's Red-Robbo, gawd knows what Robbored would recommend! Sorry chief, it's been a long day. Still, an unacceptable mistake on my part I have read 100 Years Of Solitude several years ago, also a tremendous read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 To Kill A Mockingbird is a fantastic book and I think the only book Harper Lee ever wrote.All Quiet On The Western Front is a great book giving a different perspective of the war through a German conscripts eyes.If you fancy a good football book and are against modern football,try Stanley Matthews book.Think it is called The Way We Were.Also worth a go are Spike Milligans wartime memoirs.About eight books in the series.Very bittersweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaxbourton Red Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hilary mantel's wolf hall and bringing up the bodies - worth a read . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Fictionwise most things by Graham Greene are good. Recently read The Trial and Crime & Punishment plus East of Eden all excellent. Looking forward to the new Rebus which has just come out I think. Ellroy amazing, LA Confidential is one of the best books I've ever read but you need to concentrate. I'm an Elroy fan and The Black Dahlia and American Tabloid are fabulous: The later is a great guide to the real 'dark continent''s hidden history. His recent works like the Cold Six Thousand are less successful in my view though. It's where he takes the staccato style to almost self-parody. It makes. Everything. Very hard. To read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marshy Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Have you read 100 Years Of Solitude, CD? That's a great 'taking on holiday' book. PS: It's Red-Robbo, gawd knows what Robbored would recommend! I'm guessing ''the sage'' would either go for something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confucius-Heart-Ancient-Wisdom-Todays/dp/0330513753/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386264966&sr=1-3&keywords=confucius or maybe even this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Cooking-Passion-Johnnie-Mountain/dp/1848990367/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386265085&sr=1-1&keywords=cooking+with+pork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'm an Elroy fan and The Black Dahlia and American Tabloid are fabulous: The later is a great guide to the real 'dark continent''s hidden history. His recent works like the Cold Six Thousand are less successful in my view though. It's where he takes the staccato style to almost self-parody. It makes. Everything. Very hard. To read. Not sure if I've read that one, although getting to the age where it's difficult to remember. His last one, Blood's a Rover, was a definitie struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 If you haven't, go buy The Bachman Book Series. It's Stephen kings 'early' stuff published under a pseudonym. The Long Walk is an excellent read within the series. The guy who directed Shawshank Redemption and Green Mile has movie rights for it. Frank Darabont is the guy and currently looking to finish The Walking Dead first. Also, another great book is A Canticle for Leibowitz. A sequel book was 3/4 completed by the same who had written the first, but was very old and had assistance to finish the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I really enjoy John Grishom books, always good for Holidays!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Not much reading time these days, but can't go wrong with George R.R Martin's 'Song of Ice and Fire' series (Game of Thrones etc). Best books I've ever read. Not that my reading library is huge but done the Tolkein, King etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I have amassed a small but comprehensive library on the subject of the Airedale Terrier over the last ten years. I would not dream of sharing these treasures with any of you though! So, why the post, you cry?? "Bragging". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I really enjoy John Grishom books, always good for Holidays!! If you like Grisham then give Lee Child a try. I'm now a massive fan of his books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 If you like Grisham then give Lee Child a try. I'm now a massive fan of his books Heard an interview with Lee Child - was suprised to learn he was English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 If you like Grisham then give Lee Child a try. I'm now a massive fan of his books Love the Jack Reacher books, have read them all. Sadly they're nowhere near as good now as the earlier ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher haha I was outraged when I heard that but he actually played it very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher haha Tom Cruise 5' 7''-5'9'', Jack Reacher 6'6'' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Tom Cruise 5' 7''-5'9'', Jack Reacher 6'6'' ? Yep, Tom Cruise only 5"7. Jack Reacher would have been better played by Hugh Jackman or Gerard Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'm guessing ''the sage'' would either go for something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confucius-Heart-Ancient-Wisdom-Todays/dp/0330513753/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386264966&sr=1-3&keywords=confucius or maybe even this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Cooking-Passion-Johnnie-Mountain/dp/1848990367/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386265085&sr=1-1&keywords=cooking+with+pork You sure he wouldn't prefer this, Marshy? http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-To-Install-Laminate-Flooring-ebook/dp/B00G9H4WXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 You sure he wouldn't prefer this, Marshy? http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-To-Install-Laminate-Flooring-ebook/dp/B00G9H4WXO Nice one, made I laugh. A useful skill to have if the rug has been pulled out from under your feet (Boom, Boom), or indeed if your son has a large property portfolio ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm currently attempting to acquaint myself with some 20th Century classics. Currently reading 'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck, recently finished 'Love In The Time Of Cholera' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and have also recently read 'Homage To Catalonia' by George Orwell (1984 is also fantastic). Would recommend them all. Have 'To Kill A Mockingbird' lined up next I'd also recommend the Coca Trilogy by Louis De Bernieres; really well written, occasionally violent magical-realism- if that's your thing PS Robboreds suggestion sounds interesting, may check that out I love East of Eden, one of my fave books...going to read To Kill a Mokingbird soon too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 13, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Best book I've read for a long time is Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. It's unclear how much is true and how much is embellished, it's the story of an Australian who escapes from Jail and ends up in India, joining the criminal underworld of Mumbai. Having travelled to India several times, I could relate to the descriptions of the slums and the friendliness of most of the people, but it is a good read even without that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Anyone here read (not can you, do you) Personally, I'm a big fan of Stephen King, although not my usual genre. I was very excited to see he has a sequel to "The Shining" out, entitled "Doctor Sleep". The Shining is one of my favourite books of all time, so looking forward to checking out the sequel. If you haven't already, I recommend reading King's Darktower series. Also recently enjoyed Joseph Heller's Catch 22. Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo" is excellent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Bristol Born & Red Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 "Cockney Reject" by Jeff Turner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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