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Good Reads
I have just finished reading a book that I would like to recommend-
Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
It is not a nice subject - without giving too much away I will simply say, 'rape' - but it has left me feeling 'Wow!' It is a long time since a book has had such an impact on me.
Give it a try.
Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
It is not a nice subject - without giving too much away I will simply say, 'rape' - but it has left me feeling 'Wow!' It is a long time since a book has had such an impact on me.
Give it a try.
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On your recommendation, spades, I' m going to order it from Waterstones.
I'll report back when I've read it.
I've looked at a three line plot summary, sounds similar to one of my favourite books, " To Kill A Mockingbird".
I'll report back when I've read it.
I've looked at a three line plot summary, sounds similar to one of my favourite books, " To Kill A Mockingbird".
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Good thread. Long time since we’ve had a books thread.
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The Elena Ferrante 4 book series set in Naples is excellent and very different.
Also reading some of Walter Mosley's earlier novels. If you want to know what it is like being poor and black in the States, then these are the standout books. Crime writing at its best. Totally different to McCarthy or Ellroy, but equally as good.
Also reading some of Walter Mosley's earlier novels. If you want to know what it is like being poor and black in the States, then these are the standout books. Crime writing at its best. Totally different to McCarthy or Ellroy, but equally as good.
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I have been working my way through my Dean R Koontz collection over the past few months.
I hadn't looked at them for 20+ years and am thoroughly enjoying them
I hadn't looked at them for 20+ years and am thoroughly enjoying them
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I started reading again more regularly midway through last year. I am trying (again) to read Bring Up the Bodies, having started twice and given up.
Always looking for different kinds of books to read.
Always looking for different kinds of books to read.
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Keep at it. Excellent book.
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A Man with one of those faces - Ciamh McDonnell.
It’s a thriller but it’s very very funny as well. There’s a few more in the series too
It’s a thriller but it’s very very funny as well. There’s a few more in the series too
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Because of all the hype, I paused reading The Devil All The Time to read The Thursday Murder Club, blimey I'm not impressed unfortunately, so now I'm back on the first book and almost finished it, I can thoroughly recommend it. I heard of this book off here on a previous book thread, so thank you whoever that was.
Next read is already lined up, Shuggie Baine.
Next read is already lined up, Shuggie Baine.
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I'm going through box sets of fictional Murders by various Authors that have been set in the Fens, Snowdonia and North Yorkshire.
All areas I know fairly well so they are easy to 'get into'. Good light reading with each set having principal characters each with their own peculiar problems.
Just a few of the authors..
Bill Kitson
Helen H Durrant
Joy Ellis
Simon McCleave
JM Dalgliesh
I find them relaxing and easy going
All areas I know fairly well so they are easy to 'get into'. Good light reading with each set having principal characters each with their own peculiar problems.
Just a few of the authors..
Bill Kitson
Helen H Durrant
Joy Ellis
Simon McCleave
JM Dalgliesh
I find them relaxing and easy going
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I've read "The Thursday Murder Club".
It held my attention, and there are some amusing passages, but I don't think I'll bother with his planned follow-ups.
It held my attention, and there are some amusing passages, but I don't think I'll bother with his planned follow-ups.
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Go dog go by p d eastman.
Part of the plot was used in oceans eleven but it was a pity that they had to dumb down the script especially for people who like that sort of film.
Part of the plot was used in oceans eleven but it was a pity that they had to dumb down the script especially for people who like that sort of film.
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I'm halfway through reading the bible: it's a hard read, boring in fact, and the story lines and plot are pure fantasy. The films are much better.
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Just got Shuggie Baine myself........it's highly recommended.ceborame wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:59 pmBecause of all the hype, I paused reading The Devil All The Time to read The Thursday Murder Club, blimey I'm not impressed unfortunately, so now I'm back on the first book and almost finished it, I can thoroughly recommend it. I heard of this book off here on a previous book thread, so thank you whoever that was.
Next read is already lined up, Shuggie Baine.
I have to finish Murphy first....Samuel Beckett..fantastic book!
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Anything by C J Sansom...particularly the Shardlake series.
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The Liberal Politics of Adolf Hitler by John King. Outstanding writer.
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Just read The Fortnight in September by RC Sheriff (of Journey's End fame) which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Very simple premise (a family's 2 week holiday) but very humane and contemplative.
Very simple premise (a family's 2 week holiday) but very humane and contemplative.
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Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. An insight, by Donald's only niece, into a fractious family unit and their dark history. No doubting Fred Snr.'s role in the whole sorry mess.
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I'll jump in at that one when it has had a price cut on Kindle.Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:42 amToo Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. An insight, by Donald's only niece, into a fractious family unit and their dark history. No doubting Fred Snr.'s role in the whole sorry mess.
Left Out: The Inside Story of Labour Under Corbyn by Gabriel Pogrund is a good read.
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"All the best bits from Mrs Browns Boys and Not Going out"
Just been released on a Post It note...
Just been released on a Post It note...
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Just reading "The Nickel Boys" which is actually more than decent. Really enjoyed "The Women of the Castle" recently. "Pine" was quite good too. "Shuggie Bain" is waiting for me, so I'm looking forward to that!
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If you want to read some dark and disturbing historical fiction, then read The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell. The book is about a former SS officer who helped to carry out the Holocaust. It's a grim and weighty tome, both physically and mentally, at nearly 1000 page.
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Read a few of the rail travel books by Paul Theroux (yes he is). Really enjoyable reads
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Currently reading V2 Robert Harris. Not bad so far.
He wrote Munich which was also a good read.
He wrote Munich which was also a good read.
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I won't claim to be the biggest reader in the world, far from it. I probably read 2 books a year and they are exclusively none fiction. This year I've made it a bit of a resolution to read more and I've nearly finished my first ever fictional book and I've absolutely loved it. It's called Swan Song written back in the 80s about a nuclear holocaust, its obviously pretty dark so I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for a pick me up
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Just re read 11 22 63 by Stephen King. Great book and not what you may normally expect from King. If you can suspend belief and accept time travel is possible you'll love it.
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Just finished Shuggie Bain and I can honestly say it's every bit as good as people claim. A great read.
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Theroux is a great writer of both travel and fiction.Marney&Mee wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:35 amRead a few of the rail travel books by Paul Theroux (yes he is). Really enjoyable reads
The Mosquito Coast was probably his finest work of fiction with Milroy the Magician also recommended.
M&M.... If you enjoyed PTs travel stuff I'd give Jonathan Rabans stuff a try....particularly Coasting, Old Glory and Hunting Mr Heartbreak.
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I’ll have a look at those Fatboy. Cheers
Sports biography wise, try The Mystery Spinner by Gideon Haigh
Sports biography wise, try The Mystery Spinner by Gideon Haigh
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I read this after a recommendation on here. I must say I was left disappointed after an engaging start, as I am whenever I read a Stephen King book. Don’t know why, but I still keep giving them another chance.
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The book of Mormon much better,and you might get a free season ticket thrown in.Vino blanco wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:04 amI'm halfway through reading the bible: it's a hard read, boring in fact, and the story lines and plot are pure fantasy. The films are much better.
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Reading Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay
“When the doors close, he’s got you....”
Endorsement on the front from the man himself “A suspense master - Stephen King”
“When the doors close, he’s got you....”
Endorsement on the front from the man himself “A suspense master - Stephen King”
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Started on his Arabia book Fatboy. Very good read. Thanks. The Levison travel books are good as wellfatboy47 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:16 pmTheroux is a great writer of both travel and fiction.
The Mosquito Coast was probably his finest work of fiction with Milroy the Magician also recommended.
M&M.... If you enjoyed PTs travel stuff I'd give Jonathan Rabans stuff a try....particularly Coasting, Old Glory and Hunting Mr Heartbreak.
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I've ordered Allison a copy.
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Spades, I've now read "Take It Back ", and thoroughly enjoyed it. Provides plenty of food for thought. There are plenty of twists, even if the very final twist is rather improbable.
Thanks for recommending it.
Thanks for recommending it.
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Robert Mccammon wrote a couple of decent stories, but I would recommend you try to find a book called Mystery Walk by him. His best by a mileWazzaClaret wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:54 pmI won't claim to be the biggest reader in the world, far from it. I probably read 2 books a year and they are exclusively none fiction. This year I've made it a bit of a resolution to read more and I've nearly finished my first ever fictional book and I've absolutely loved it. It's called Swan Song written back in the 80s about a nuclear holocaust, its obviously pretty dark so I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for a pick me up
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Just finished Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. His debut book is an excellent read and a worthy winner of the 2020 Booker prize.
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I'm so pleased you found it neither a waste of time nor money.lakedistrictclaret wrote: ↑Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:01 pmSpades, I've now read "Take It Back ", and thoroughly enjoyed it. Provides plenty of food for thought. There are plenty of twists, even if the very final twist is rather improbable.
Thanks for recommending it.
I wonder if you might like books by Samuel Bjork? He is Norwegian. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ones I've read.
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I' ll have a look, spades.
I got a letter yesterday telling me I won last Saturday's Times crossword, so I have a Waterstones voucher to spend.
I'll let you know what I think in due course.
I got a letter yesterday telling me I won last Saturday's Times crossword, so I have a Waterstones voucher to spend.
I'll let you know what I think in due course.
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If we aren’t talking football, I’ve just finished a book on Kaizen, now reading one called ‘getting to yes’ and ‘talking to strangers’
Because I’m a loser
Because I’m a loser
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Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks - a series of easy reading short stories which was very welcome coming off the back of James Holland’s Normandy ‘44, itself an excellent and outstanding feat of research and literary work.
Up next is Sicily ‘43 by James Holland and then the Arms of Krupp by William Manchester.
That should keep me busy until Q1, 2027.
Up next is Sicily ‘43 by James Holland and then the Arms of Krupp by William Manchester.
That should keep me busy until Q1, 2027.
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Just read David Copperfield again, last read it at last a decade or so ago, timeless classic,plot,characterisation twists and turns as with most Dickens's novels it has everything.
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I re read papillon recently and enjoyed it.
A brilliant football book is the miracle of castel di Sangro if that’s your type of thing
A brilliant football book is the miracle of castel di Sangro if that’s your type of thing
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Bury my heart at wounded Knee by Dee Brown. The history of the native American tribes. It was a snap decision in W H Smiths at Manchester airport 25 years ago. Still don't know why I picked it up but I've never read better
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I've been looking for a decent rape book that leaves you with a good Wowspadesclaret wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:04 pmI have just finished reading a book that I would like to recommend-
Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
It is not a nice subject - without giving too much away I will simply say, 'rape' - but it has left me feeling 'Wow!' It is a long time since a book has had such an impact on me.
Give it a try.
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Just finished The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. Not murder and war but an easy read, cleverly written, with quite a bit of
Egyptology in.
Egyptology in.