Harcus Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Have read a lot of Christopher Brookmyre recently. Very formulaic, but enjoyable nonetheless. And he hates the Old Firm. Got a copy of Irvine Welsh's new one today - 'Crime'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownyBrown Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Just finished reading Ewan McGregor & Charlie Boorman's Long Way Down and getting the itch for a motorbike as my next purchase instead of a new car - I'm sure it'll pass when the winter draws in! Also picked up the classic Nineteen Eighty Four in the bargain bin, something I've not read in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Just finishing Terry Pratchett "Making Money" at the moment. Read 3 Michael Connelly books on holiday, good stuff, the Detective Bosch series. Also the Gangs of Dundee, funny as fuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'll be interested to hear what its like. I've been told his "The Audacity of Hope" book is extremely well written. Just finishing Terry Pratchett "Making Money" at the moment. Forgot about this Kowalski.... just like Mr Obama's book. Just didn't rate it at all, and gave up about 150 pages into it, and punted it on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Tradesman Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Funny you should bring this thread back from the dead. Was just about to resurrect it myself. I read Screwed over the course of last week. It's about a prison warden who gives you an insight how the prison system works and tells a few funny tales along the way. Wasn't anything amazing, shoved in a few hours commute and reminded me very much of reading 'Bloody Casuals'. Easy to read though and reminds you, if you ever needed it, how over-PC it's became in the UK. As always, if you want the book, PM me your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbobaggins Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've just finished Ghost by Robert Harris. As usual he doesn't disappoint. If you want 40 pizzas and 10 taxis at 3am PM your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 ST i am still waiting for a book you chunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
??? Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 ST i am still waiting for ........... you chunt. Edit the above as you see fit people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just finished 'the black album' by Hanif Kureishi, becoming more and more relevant each day that passes. also 'not fade away' by jim dodge which is a rather bizarre but excellent book about travelling around america Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just finished "Devil May Care" by Sebastian Faulks, and I thought it was really good. I'm away to start reading "Being a Scot" by Sean Connery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've just finished Ghost by Robert Harris. As usual he doesn't disappoint. If you want 40 pizzas and 10 taxis at 3am PM your address. I've had that for a month or two and keep picking it but never get down to reading it properly, was going to leave it as just got a few books aff my dad for my last christmas , in among them was Graeme Obree's autobiography that I thought I might give a go first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbobaggins Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Just started Michael Palin 1969-1979; The Python Years. It's basically his diary and gives a great insight into his life, his thoughts on his colleagues and the drfiting apart of the group. As with anything he does, I'm left thinking he's clever, funny and a thoroughly nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Lately I've been reading http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hemiplegic-Utopia-Style-Living-Hemiplegia/dp/095495517X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220642265&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Just finished 2 Stuart McBride books, Dying Light and Broken Skin, both excellent reads. Currently reading Mark Billingham - Scaredy Cat. Read a Dean Koontz book a few weeks back, god it was shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazig Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Have you read MacBride's "Flesh House"? It is verging on horror rather than police procedural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Have you read MacBride's "Flesh House"? It is verging on horror rather than police procedural. Not yet, those were the first 2 I'd read. I need to get away from police procedural I guess, Mark Billingham, Stuart McBride, Michael Connolly, Simon Kernick, Ian Rankin and Peter James are all I've been reading though there's a new, non-Discworld Terry Pratchett out I will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Just finished 2 Stuart McBride books, Dying Light and Broken Skin, both excellent reads. Currently reading Mark Billingham - Scaredy Cat. Read a Dean Koontz book a few weeks back, god it was shit. All the Mark Billingham ones are good, although they do become a little predictable after the first three or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 All the Mark Billingham ones are good, although they do become a little predictable after the first three or so If you haven't already, try Simon Kernick. The DS Milne books are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazig Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yah, I read all of the MacBride books over the course of a week & they kinda merged in my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Dying Light was excellent, the DI Steel character is a hoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazig Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 We are not at home to Mr Fuck Up. She always sounds like she needs a bit of wash though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 We are not at home to Mr Fuck Up. She always sounds like she needs a bit of wash though. The Screw-up Squad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 If you haven't already, try Simon Kernick. The DS Milne books are very good. Read one on my holidays last year, but cannae mind what it was called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1903 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Currently reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy. One of the bleakest books i've ever read. Well worth a read, and it's soon to be a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazig Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Bleak is right. The Road is both heartbreaking & fascinating. The style of writing, although obviously appropriate, rubbed me a bit but it's an amazing read that stays with you long after you've actually finished reading. :cliché: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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