Pudgie Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Rebus series by Ian Rankin! Brilliant. On Black and Blue at the moment and there's a lot of hun/tim fechting going on which really interests me. Lots aboot fitba and set in Scotland. I'm on book 8 of 17 and canna wait to "finish" the series. Not a clue what I'll read next. I was thinking about a kindle but already got an iPad and not sure if it would be worth it. 1 Link to comment
Henry Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I think I find myself in a similar boat to MT. Have never really been a reader of fiction until I was bought a copy of 'A Tale Etched In Blood and Hard Black Pencil' by Chris Brookmyre. I took the stupid opinion that fiction was a 'waste of time' or an 'indulgence'. Utter nonsense thinking on my part I finally realise. I have since rattled through 6 of his books but am aware that it's going to be a short lived thing if I can't find other authors who engage me in the same way. So... what other books are the Chris Brookmyre fans on here into? Have read all of Brookmyre's stuff, it's great. He gets compared to Carl Hiassen from the States quite often. I've read one of his, it was very good too. Link to comment
Tommy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Buy The Times @ WH Smith this week and get The Pacific for Link to comment
Dynamo Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Blood Brotherhoods: The Rise of the Italian Mafias. Immense reading. John Dickie Looks good. Link to comment
tup Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I think I find myself in a similar boat to MT. Have never really been a reader of fiction until I was bought a copy of 'A Tale Etched In Blood and Hard Black Pencil' by Chris Brookmyre. I took the stupid opinion that fiction was a 'waste of time' or an 'indulgence'. Utter nonsense thinking on my part I finally realise. I have since rattled through 6 of his books but am aware that it's going to be a short lived thing if I can't find other authors who engage me in the same way. So... what other books are the Chris Brookmyre fans on here into? Also, 'sliding down the bannister by R. Stornoway' that's a reference to 'The Stornoway Way' Pheonix ... Good read that! Forget the author's name. I've got literally hunners (to quote weegies) of books which I've read, a fair smattering of them are Brookmyre-esque fiction, tell me the books you want and you can have them for nowt I'll post them to you, canna say fairer than that, Phoen has already been the beneficiary of such philanthropy on my part, although I'm still waiting on his book, it's like a tram in Edinburgh, a hoora long time coming and might never arrive but it's the thought on his part that counts, he thought about giving it to me, that's good enough for me. Link to comment
phoenix Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I've got literally hunners (to quote weegies) of books which I've read, a fair smattering of them are Brookmyre-esque fiction, tell me the books you want and you can have them for nowt I'll post them to you, canna say fairer than that, Phoen has already been the beneficiary of such philanthropy on my part, although I'm still waiting on his book, it's like a tram in Edinburgh, a hoora long time coming and might never arrive but it's the thought on his part that counts, he thought about giving it to me, that's good enough for me. Guaranteed to arrive in time for Xmas , tup.....my doctor must be as slow a reader as I( and much more busy ). I had to confess to him that I have as yet to complete 'Fermat's Last Theorem' , Murakami's 'The Wild Sheep Chase' is faaar easier to read...as yours will be when I get on to them , they are in the queue. Retirement is only several months away now when time allowed for reading should increase exponentially , it currently runs at about a chapter per night , due to the fact that I'm usually knackered. Old age is a bastard , let me warn you all...try to avoid. Link to comment
dazzy_deff Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 My dad gave me 'Fire in The Night - Piper Alpha' book the other week, so going to start reading that.I read that a few weeks ago. Emotional like. Link to comment
Henry Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Can anyone advise how emotional the Piper Alpha book is? Link to comment
dazzy_deff Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Can anyone advise how emotional the Piper Alpha book is?You will probably feel as emotional as when the priests groped u as a kid. Link to comment
tup Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I read that a few weeks ago. Emotional like. Aye Roberto told us you gave it to him already min do keep up. Link to comment
Marty13479 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Picked up a book by Louise Wener (ex Sleeper singer) it was called Goodnight Steve McQeen. About a struggling musician. Link to comment
tup Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Fitba book by Mick 'Baz' Rathbone is my current reading. Link to comment
dazzy_deff Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Aye Roberto told us you gave it to him already min do keep up.Fit am I his dad or his father in law? Wish you would make yer mind up. Link to comment
tup Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Fit am I his dad or his father in law? Wish you would make yer mind up. Faither in law, he calls you dad though, must be a close faither in law. Link to comment
dazzy_deff Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Faither in law, he calls you dad though, must be a close faither in law.Closer than you'd ever know ;-P Link to comment
Betty Swallicks Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Lights Out in Wonderland by DBC Pierre, 7/10. Not as good as Vernon God Little but still a good read and a nice kick in the balls to modern capitalism.Nae a book for the likes of Fat Shaft and Co who think we're in our current hole due to the lazy coooooncil workers. The Siege by Helen Dunmore next. Link to comment
Aberdeen_Fan Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ive read joe harper's autobigrapgy and it wasnt too bad but i thought one of fergie's biographys was pretty damn good. Link to comment
tup Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Stop trying to pretend you read something mildly thought provoking Betty, the horse has bolted. Link to comment
Betty Swallicks Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Stop trying to pretend you read something mildly thought provoking Betty, the horse has bolted. Have a look who started this thread. Basics! Link to comment
tup Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sorry about that boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what I was thinking about?!?!??!??!!!! Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Spot goes to school An emotional story about the importance of friendship, education and one dogs struggle to overcome everything that life throws at it. Link to comment
tup Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Spot goes to school An emotional story about the importance of friendship, education and one dogs struggle to overcome everything that life throws at it. You should try 'The Gruffalo' next, a true David against Goliath tale of a mouse overcoming incredible odds to survive in the jungle that is a fictional forest, in a depiction of a scenario which is nothing like real life. Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 You should try 'The Gruffalo' next, a true David against Goliath tale of a mouse overcoming incredible odds to survive in the jungle that is a fictional forest, in a depiction of a scenario which is nothing like real life.Where's Sone? An interesting and heart felt story about a young lad from Birmingham who's career went from scoring against one of Europes biggest clubs, to scoring out prices in the local Morrisons all because he felt homesick. There is also pictures in the middle of the book of his trip to Turin. Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 You should try 'The Gruffalo' next, a true David against Goliath tale of a mouse overcoming incredible odds to survive in the jungle that is a fictional forest, in a depiction of a scenario which is nothing like real life.i might have a look for it in the library later today. I've a few more Spot adventures to read before then though! Link to comment
tup Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 The Gruffalo has more of an edge to it, a bit darker than Spot's adventures. Link to comment
Betty Swallicks Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Sorry about that boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what I was thinking about?!?!??!??!!!! No problem and naked men. Link to comment
tainboy Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 The Gruffalo has more of an edge to it, a bit darker than Spot's adventures.It's got a lot of deceit, misdirection and bravado in it. Link to comment
Aberdeen_Fan Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 It's got a lot of deceit, misdirection and bravado in it. Hahaha lol. I would have to say mr men win though Link to comment
dj_bollocks Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Just picked up the new Dave Grohl and Ozzy Osbourne book on iTunes... will report back... Link to comment
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