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Branny said:
. I loved the first one, and saw the second in asda and considered buying it.
What are you reading at the moment?
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. I loved the first one, and saw the second in asda and considered buying it.
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Not long finished the first two Aubrey/Maturin books from the late Patrick O'Brian and am currently part way through HMS Surprise, docked in India for a refit. Great read.
That reminds me, must go looking for some more Bernard Cornwell's.
That reminds me, must go looking for some more Bernard Cornwell's.
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Raising Steam but Terry Pratchett, which was a Christmas present from the in-laws. I'm enjoying it, but the writing isn't as tight as it used to be (lots of short, disjointed little vignettes). Sadly, this is the first book where I've wondered if his Alzheimer's is having a negative effect.
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Recently finished Saladin Ahmed's Throne Of The Crescent Moon, which I liked a lot. Before that was Kim Stanley Robinson's Shaman, which I liked even more, though it's a minor work by his extraordinary standards.
As a direct result I'm reading an actual paper book - Robinson's Red Mars - and enjoying it even more this time around. One of the most important works in the genre, or out of it for that matter.
As a direct result I'm reading an actual paper book - Robinson's Red Mars - and enjoying it even more this time around. One of the most important works in the genre, or out of it for that matter.
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Just finished Bothie the Polar Dog by Ranulph and Virginia Fiennes.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bothie-Polar-Dog-Ranulph-Fiennes/dp/0340363193/ref=sr_1_1?s=textbooks-tradein&ie=UTF8&qid=1389040266&sr=1-1&keywords=bothie
I've read several of Sir Ran's books so I knew that Bothie went with them on th Transglobe expedition, but this is more of a 'dog day diary' with much more detail on the day to day living in the most extreme places on earth.... with a Jack Russell.
Nice interesting read.
Now onto 'The little girl in the radiator' by a certain Mr Slevin.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bothie-Polar-Dog-Ranulph-Fiennes/dp/0340363193/ref=sr_1_1?s=textbooks-tradein&ie=UTF8&qid=1389040266&sr=1-1&keywords=bothie
I've read several of Sir Ran's books so I knew that Bothie went with them on th Transglobe expedition, but this is more of a 'dog day diary' with much more detail on the day to day living in the most extreme places on earth.... with a Jack Russell.
Nice interesting read.
Now onto 'The little girl in the radiator' by a certain Mr Slevin.
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CelticRoots said:
I just finished this and have to say even though it's more of the same it really was awesome.
Highly recommended.
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Sunday's acquisitions:
Ronnie's book is easy to read, seems a tad shallow at times however on the other hand one needs to appreciate his frankness and straight to the point words on various issues or actions he was faced with or respectively took.
I have been quite away from snooker now, so this was a good chance for me to catch up with few happenings in the sport during the last 10-12 years or so. Few chapters already down, should be able to finish this one soon.
Paramhansa Yogananda's two small books are very helpful and practical actually. They got me really surprised. The first one, on death and reincarnation, is almost finished and from the other one I've done a few pages tonight.
The Encyclopedia of American Political History is quite nice and fun to read, done a few small parts - large volume of material to cover, though.
The "Living with the Tibetan Masters" offers brief insights as well, with quite short chapters. Couple of odd chapters as well on masters like Sri Ramana Maharsi and Tagore enrich the experience even further.
The third volume of Manchester's Churchill biography should be a pleasure to read; I am an avid WSC admirer and a fan of his writings, especially his early ones as a war correspondent.
Looking to get into reading biographies of distinguished fellows from across the pond, I decided to pick this T. Jefferson biography. We'll have to see how it will turn out during reading.
The History by J.M. Roberts is a classic, and the hardback version should not be missing from my library, while 'On Politics' is more another history book rather one on political thought, history and evolution - at least this is my gut feeling after a few quick reads here and there (in the bookshop but also after buying it). Seems very easy to read, which is good for me (I've been off reading for quite some time now).
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Had a few pages read on the book about Hitler, seems very interesting with details on daily life and habits of his.
Ronnie's book is easy to read, seems a tad shallow at times however on the other hand one needs to appreciate his frankness and straight to the point words on various issues or actions he was faced with or respectively took.
I have been quite away from snooker now, so this was a good chance for me to catch up with few happenings in the sport during the last 10-12 years or so. Few chapters already down, should be able to finish this one soon.
Paramhansa Yogananda's two small books are very helpful and practical actually. They got me really surprised. The first one, on death and reincarnation, is almost finished and from the other one I've done a few pages tonight.
The Encyclopedia of American Political History is quite nice and fun to read, done a few small parts - large volume of material to cover, though.
The "Living with the Tibetan Masters" offers brief insights as well, with quite short chapters. Couple of odd chapters as well on masters like Sri Ramana Maharsi and Tagore enrich the experience even further.
The third volume of Manchester's Churchill biography should be a pleasure to read; I am an avid WSC admirer and a fan of his writings, especially his early ones as a war correspondent.
Looking to get into reading biographies of distinguished fellows from across the pond, I decided to pick this T. Jefferson biography. We'll have to see how it will turn out during reading.
The History by J.M. Roberts is a classic, and the hardback version should not be missing from my library, while 'On Politics' is more another history book rather one on political thought, history and evolution - at least this is my gut feeling after a few quick reads here and there (in the bookshop but also after buying it). Seems very easy to read, which is good for me (I've been off reading for quite some time now).
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Had a few pages read on the book about Hitler, seems very interesting with details on daily life and habits of his.
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I got a Kobo yesterday for my birthday.
Downloaded some Michael Marshall Smith, but apart from that Im not really sure I like an e-book.
Downloaded some Michael Marshall Smith, but apart from that Im not really sure I like an e-book.
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Just finished reading The Devils Double by Latif Yahia. Really good book, couldn't put it down. It's the story of Latif as he is forced to become the double of Saddam Hussein's son Uday. I am trying to get his second book The Black Hole for a decent price atm, it has been banned in America and Ireland.
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Currently working my way through these 3 beauties.
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Re-reading all the Flashman books.
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Storm Command, a personal account of the Gulf War, by Peter de la Billiere.
Another war book from my favourite 2nd hand book shop for a couple of quid (hard back).
I wasn't sure whether I would take to this book, but 3 chapters in and is keeping my attention very well.
So much so that I think I will track down his other autobiography
Another war book from my favourite 2nd hand book shop for a couple of quid (hard back).
I wasn't sure whether I would take to this book, but 3 chapters in and is keeping my attention very well.
So much so that I think I will track down his other autobiography
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joe mcclaine said:
I learned more about history from reading the various Flashman books than I ever did at school. Terrific books, every one of them. Have you read George MacDonald Fraser's "Mr American" Vinny? Another great book that has a cameo from the ageing Flashman at the end. Also "Black Ajax" by the same author, in which Flashman Senior is one of the characters.