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Does anyone read anymore?.. with it being the close season and not much happening sport wise,I'm looking for a few sporting book recommendations,just finished the Lenny Johnrose autobiography,really sad story,and this little gem that was published about ten years ago,really slow start but it picks up and is quite a good read if you like local cricket
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Yes Harry Pearson is a good writer, Middlesbrough man now moved to Tyneside, has written a few football books too. His ramble round northern league cricket is honest and amusing.
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I read all the time but not necessarily sports books. Having said that an excellent read on cricket during an English tour of India is 'Dibber in the heat featuring Miles Jupp.
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"Slipless in Settle" is very entertaining. I thought it was a good idea for a subject and was entertainingly written- nice balance between respecting the subject but poking a bit of fun at it at the same time (in the "laughing with rather than at" way).
I still prefer books. I did get a Kindle umpteen years ago and used that for a while (especially for books usually hard to get) but I haven't used it for ages- dont even remember where it is.
A footy book I read recently & enjoyed was Lancashire Turf Wars by Steve Tongue. Its a bit "factual" but I found it a good read in half hour stints and learnt quite a lot of stuff going chronologically through the Lancs footy scene from . There's an equivalent London (Turf Wars) version too which I may get round to reading.
I still prefer books. I did get a Kindle umpteen years ago and used that for a while (especially for books usually hard to get) but I haven't used it for ages- dont even remember where it is.
A footy book I read recently & enjoyed was Lancashire Turf Wars by Steve Tongue. Its a bit "factual" but I found it a good read in half hour stints and learnt quite a lot of stuff going chronologically through the Lancs footy scene from . There's an equivalent London (Turf Wars) version too which I may get round to reading.
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I read political biographies but I'm not sure why as many are rather boring. I did enjoy Christopher Meyer's 'DC Confidential', Alistair Campbell's 'The Blair Years' and Barack Obama's 'The Promised Land'. The worst was Bill Clinton's 'My Life'....over 900 pages that read like a list of names taken from his diary, with the exception of 6 pages where he wrote from the heart about the death of his mother. Someone did gift me David Cameron's 'For the Record' but I can't bring myself to read it.
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Not many days I go without a few hours reading, I have completed 4 books since Friday. I maintain the Kindle is up there with the best inventions ever.
Books give tactile pleasure but having as many books as I like in my hand is just incredible and when you fall asleep it isn't as violent as a hardback smacking into your nose
Books give tactile pleasure but having as many books as I like in my hand is just incredible and when you fall asleep it isn't as violent as a hardback smacking into your nose
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I read on my ipad and it has hit me in the nose when I’ve dozed off a few times. Probably the only occasion a paperback would be advantageous for me.JohnMac wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:53 pmNot many days I go without a few hours reading, I have completed 4 books since Friday. I maintain the Kindle is up there with the best inventions ever.
Books give tactile pleasure but having as many books as I like in my hand is just incredible and when you fall asleep it isn't as violent as a hardback smacking into your nose
As well as being able to purchase a book and start reading instantly, and having any book at your fingertips, the main plus for me is being able to read in bed without disturbing the missus.
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Skins autobiography (Skunk Anansie) was very good, something different.
Eddie Hall (strongman) was colourful.
Reading a book a month as per new years resolution. Not as easy around work and the rabble of kids
Eddie Hall (strongman) was colourful.
Reading a book a month as per new years resolution. Not as easy around work and the rabble of kids
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Espionage thrillers for me ... John Le Carre, MicK Herron, Charles Cummings ...all good stuff. Also enjoy crime fiction.....Ian Rankin, Mark Billingham, Donna Leon , PD James amongst others.
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The Harry Pearson book is worth reading for one joke about David Gower, alone.
George Best and twenty one others by Colin Schindler. Charts the individual 'fortunes' of the members of two teams United and City that played in a youth cup match. Burnley FC get a number of positive mentions.
George Best and twenty one others by Colin Schindler. Charts the individual 'fortunes' of the members of two teams United and City that played in a youth cup match. Burnley FC get a number of positive mentions.
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I used to work with Lenny’s best friends dad, been meaning to read the book to see if Frank is mentioned… at the time he signed for us he seemed like a member of Franks family.Steve1956 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:18 amDoes anyone read anymore?.. with it being the close season and not much happening sport wise,I'm looking for a few sporting book recommendations,just finished the Lenny Johnrose autobiography,really sad story,and this little gem that was published about ten years ago,really slow start but it picks up and is quite a good read if you like local cricket
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