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Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne.
Not so much about cycling more about his observations on the places he visited on his bike.3 -
Just started reading this one.Algarveaddick said:The Running Grave - Robert Galbraith. As promised by others, a stonker of a read. Great plot, an absolute page turner, and no idea who the guilty party/parties were until the reveal. Only criticism - again, it needs a character list (though I appreciate that could give stuff away unless very well handled).
Also using it to help tone my bingo wings.1 -
I really enjoyed 'Running with the Firm' by James Bannonjacob_CAFC said:Finished reading "Among the Thugs" by Bill Buford, American journalist who got involved in football hooliganism in the late 80s. Really good! Anyone have any more recommendations for good football hooligan books, preferably non-fiction.
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Steaming in Colin Ward is ok. Mentions Charlton a bit.Rufus is a dogs name said:
I really enjoyed 'Running with the Firm' by James Bannonjacob_CAFC said:Finished reading "Among the Thugs" by Bill Buford, American journalist who got involved in football hooliganism in the late 80s. Really good! Anyone have any more recommendations for good football hooligan books, preferably non-fiction.Most are similar I find. I enjoyed Soul Crew by Tony Rivers who I know so inn a bit biased. Naughty by Mark Chester is ok as well.1 -
Bought a few charity shop books for our holiday and have nearly finished Hooked by Paul Merson. Never really been a massive fan and thought him to be a bit of a twat but he comes across so well and didn’t realise how deep his demons really were. I know he’s an adult and can make his own decisions but it’s disgusting how much credit he was offered by bookmakers when he was spunking thousand upon thousands every day. Shows the industry up for what it really is. I know they try and play lip service with slogans like ‘when the fun stops, stop’ but in reality, they couldn’t give a shit as long as they’re raking it in. Clubs and organisations that accept sponsorship off them should hang their heads in shame.2
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I’ve only read one, found it totally derivative and have no interest in reading more.stonemuse said:Jo Nesbo is such a great writer0 -
We Stand on Guard, Canadian underground dealing with an invasion by the US who want Canada’s water.0
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Thanks, will try it, loved pigs in heavenblackheathcanuck said:Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver. Amazing. Though I have to admit the parts focused on American Football don't work so well for me.2 -
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest” by Stieg Larson who didn’t live long enough to enjoy the acclaim of his excellent book. I found the miriad of Swedish names and places difficult to follow at times but the final third of the book was memorable. This was the third of a trilogy.4
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Surprised if this hasn't been rated on here before, but just finished The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Gripping from beginning to end full of twists, one of those you can't put down. Netflix due to release the movie I gather.0
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Dave Grohl's The Storyteller
Rattling good read, if you have at least a passing interest in him, his band(s) or rock'n'roll in general
He comes across just as well in print as he does in interviews.
His accounts of the deaths of two of his best friends and one of his music heroes are touching without ever getting maudlin4 -
Also enjoyable is Byrne’s How Music Works.sillav nitram said:Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne.
Not so much about cycling more about his observations on the places he visited on his bike.0 -
Just finished Rory Stewart’s Politics on the Edge which was well written and eye opening about how things work behind the scenes at the House of Commons.
Now onto Tessa Hadley’s short story collection After the Funeral.1 -
You Like It Darker - Stephen King
Always loved his short stories and this is one of his best collections0 -
Chris Blackwell’s The Islander. Good so far, 50 pages in.0
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Jo Nesbo's The Leopard. A gory tale of a psychopath that leads Harry Hole from Hong Kong to Norway to the Congo and to Germany. Alongside the main plot there's an intriguing love interest (or two) and his dying father to deal with. A ripping yarn once again with plenty to get your teeth into. Also just finished Mick Herron's second Slough House novel - Dead Lions. A spy thriller par excellence, cleverly written with loads of humour and great one liners, as well as some sadness and plot that turns one way and the other right to the end. The kind of book that makes you want to grab the next in the series right away.3
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The entire Slough House library is excellent… just annoyed there’s no more to read at the moment3
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I'm well into the 3rd Camino Island book from John Grisham. I like him, his characters feel real and have depth and the Camino series says to me he has found a strong base from which to explore a lot of interesting characters and plots.
I do a lot of reading of totally unknown but prolific authors. You have to kiss a few frogs but the quantity of books, series and stories available on kindle is unparalleled. Its how I discovered JD Kirk, John Birmingham, DC Alden. Its also the best way to read an Irvine Welsh book without some muppet seeing you reading it and talking to you about it and inevitably spoiling it
I've been a John Niven fan since music from big pink and I cannot recommend his last book O Brother enough. Its a departure from his usual style but beautifully written, introspective and has, oddly, given the subject matter a handful of laugh out loud moments. Its rare that I laugh aloud reading books but Niven has found my funny bone a remarkable amount of times2 -
The Pep Revolution .. Marti Perarnau (English translation of course) .. guess who's time at Citteeehhh .. interesting analysis of an intense personality, his tactics and his successes0
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The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave (the musician) enjoying it.
The main character, Bunny Munro, reminds me of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho but without all the gory murders, just sex obsessed.
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The Reader (Der Vorleser) by Bernhard Schlink. I'm reading it in both languages.
It didn't click to me initially,until near the end, but it's a great book that raises a lot of interesting question. Aside from it's primary plot, it's really about the numbness felt by all those that witnessed the atrocities of the Holocaust, and the guilt inherited by the next generation of German children, asking their parents "What did you do in the war?", and not knowing what to do with it. Looking bluntly at it, it asks how an ordinary person could be driven to such evil, but in quite an abstract way, with a lack of details to keep it from turning into a book about the war itself.
I really do recommend reading it, just so I have somebody to talk to about it.3 -
Just read two of Val McDermid's Karen Pirie series, Out of Bounds and Past Lying. Both gripping and worth reading. They are not consecutive books in the series, I recommend you try to read them all in order, which I normally do, but I found myself starting this series in the middle so have just read them as I have found them in charity shops.
The first finds Karen at a difficult time in her life - no spoilers. A joy rider's DNA provides a link to a cold case, and she inevitably gets involved in another apparent suicide where the investgating officers don't appear to be doing their job as she sees links to a political assasination from 20 years previously.
The second is set during Covid, which to me felt so long ago. A slightly far fetched premise, but it makes a good story involving two Scottish detective crime novelists, a love triangle and murder. There's also an intriguing sub plot about a Syrian refugee on the run from hit men from his own country trying to exact revenge for his exposing the evils of their government. As always Karen is fighting not just the bad guys, but her own boss...2 -
Finished the first book of The Stormlight Archive, now reading the second. Very enjoyable.1
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Mick Herron, genius! Currently smashing through Caihm McDonnell, brilliant, as are all by MW Craven. Surprised JD Kirk hasn't had more success. Michael Rowbotham has yet to write a mediocre book.
Alas all crime thrillers. Devla Murphy travel books are worth a read. She is insane!2 -
Just finished J.B. Priestley's The Good Companions. Such a good writer, loves his characters. Very long but I hung in and enjoyed the last hundred pages the best.
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Just finished Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown by Rory Carroll about the Brighton Bombing. Really good.
Now on to the new Robert Harris book Precipice which seems decent so far.2 -
'Robert Harris book Precipice which seems decent' .. i m o his best for quite a whileredcarter said:Just finished Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown by Rory Carroll about the Brighton Bombing. Really good.
Now on to the new Robert Harris book Precipice which seems decent so far.
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Clever Girl by Tessa Hadley. She’s such a good writer, really enjoy her books.0
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Excellent… that’s in my pile to readLincsaddick said:
'Robert Harris book Precipice which seems decent' .. i m o his best for quite a whileredcarter said:Just finished Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown by Rory Carroll about the Brighton Bombing. Really good.
Now on to the new Robert Harris book Precipice which seems decent so far.1 -
The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman. The last Thursday Murder Club book for now, and every bit as enjoyable as the last. As the semi-regular cast widens, I am now of an age when I am struggling to recall the back-story of some of those, Pauline (Ron's squeeze) being a case in point. Other than that, a clever plot, with a twist I got seconds before the reveal (I think sharper minds may well get it earlier) but it is every bit as good as the rest in the series. So looking forward to seeing TMC on screen.0
