What book are you reading atm??

Siuin · 24-09-2011 10:02pm

Toby Take a Bow wrote: »

Have been meaning to read this since it came out. Worth buying?

Definitely! It's really fascinating if you've an interest in identity and how the Jewish people and the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict came into being. Funnily enough, the intro is one of the best parts, I think! As someone who's lived in Israel, I feel that I can relate to a lot of things he says, and every few pages there's something which makes me stop and really think- it's very insightful. Highly recommended.

Toby Take a Bow · 24-09-2011 10:20pm

Siuin wrote: »

Definitely! It's really fascinating if you've an interest in identity and how the Jewish people and the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict came into being. Funnily enough, the intro is one of the best parts, I think! As someone who's lived in Israel, I feel that I can relate to a lot of things he says, and every few pages there's something which makes me stop and really think- it's very insightful. Highly recommended.

I'll check it out so. I hesitated when it came out initially as I thought it may have just been a 'hype' book with no substance. I'm very interested in Israel and Jewish identity so this seems like it'd be a perfect read. Thanks!

Kevin Duffy · 24-09-2011 10:23pm

At Home by Bill Bryson and Seeing Further, a history of the Royal Society and the development of science, edited by Bill Bryson. After that I'm going to reread A Short History of Nearly Everything, by, er, Bill Bryson.

Zebra3 · 25-09-2011 5:17am

weldoninhio wrote: »

McMafia by Misha Glenny : Very interesting read about crime around the world

Fantastic book!!! :pac:

weldoninhio wrote: »

Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill : Chilling look at Americas private army.

Will defo get around to reading it soon!!!

Good choices.

DazMarz · 25-09-2011 5:30am

The Negotiator by Frederick Forsyth.

Brilliant stuff so far. I've read a load of his books, all excellent and all real page-turners.

x_Ellie_x · 25-09-2011 2:26pm

I've been reading Christine by Stephen King this week. Its 800 pages long. I've only got about 50 pages left.

Hootanany · 26-09-2011 9:32am

Memoirs of a Geezer by Jah Wobble

Very good insight into the East End London Irish.

ibarelycare · 26-09-2011 10:01am

Offalygal1 wrote: »

Nama Mia by Ross o Carroll Kelly. I need some light entertainment:D

Devoured that last week in 3 days! The week before that I finished re-reading the Harry Potter series. Now I've no books to read

The bus journey into work isn't the same with just The Metro to entertain me!

jackie1974 · 26-09-2011 10:06am

Just finished 'The Summons' John Grisham

Just started 'The Grass Arena' John Healy

mariaalice · 26-09-2011 10:37am

Solace by Belinda mc Keon, it okay, I just finished the Bill Bryson's a history of private life great book.

fiona12 · 26-09-2011 11:12am

Lynwood Barclay - Never look away

fiona12 · 26-09-2011 11:13am

Deleted User wrote: »

The Confession - John Grisham

I am a great Grisham fan. This any good?

xxtattyberxx · 28-09-2011 4:38pm

Ive been reading ' A stolen life' the Jayvee Dugard memoir....

Heart breaking stuff

DrumSteve · 28-09-2011 4:59pm

Mustaine - A Life In Metal

Orando Broom · 28-09-2011 5:08pm

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, early days yet but so far engrossing.

blackwhite · 28-09-2011 5:15pm

No Shortcuts to the Top - Ed Viesturs

Sonnenblumen · 28-09-2011 6:02pm

Just finished 1974 and now reading 1977, the second of a four book series (which also include 1980 and 1983) all by David Peace. He also wrote 'Damned United' (Leeds United FC and Brian Clough), which was also made into a very popular TV film production.

Crime thrillers all set in the Leeds area ( also made into TV plays as 'Red Riding'). Gritty, fast paced thrillers which take place in very challenging times, and depressed locations.

I wouldn't normally read crime books but became interested after seeing the TV plays ('Red Riding') which were based on the stories. Recommend.

fontanalis · 28-09-2011 6:06pm

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Just finished 1974 and now reading 1977, the second of a four book series (which also include 1980 and 1983) all by David Peace. He also wrote 'Damned United' (Leeds United FC and Brian Clough), which was also made into a very popular TV film production.

Crime thrillers all set in the Leeds area ( also made into TV plays as 'Red Riding'). Gritty, fast paced thrillers which take place in very challenging times, and depressed locations.

I wouldn't normally read crime books but became interested after seeing the TV plays ('Red Riding') which were based on the stories. Recommend.

Great books; if you understand it all after you read them let me know

, it took me two attempts to get what was going on.
You have the two best of the series ahead aswell.

Remmy · 28-09-2011 6:37pm

Alan Sugar : What you see is what you get

wilksni · 28-09-2011 6:38pm

Iain M Banks - consider phlebas

Sonnenblumen · 28-09-2011 6:44pm

fontanalis wrote: »

Great books; if you understand it all after you read them let me know , it took me two attempts to get what was going on.
You have the two best of the series ahead aswell.

Thats great really looking forward to them. Certainly 1974 was a bit clunky an awful lot taking place simultaneously but enjoying 1977 much more so. Wasn't sure why, perhaps some of the key characters are more familiar, certainly the writing is more structured and storyline easier to follow.

fontanalis · 28-09-2011 6:47pm

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Thats great really looking forward to them. Certainly 1974 was a bit clunky an awful lot taking place simultaneously but enjoying 1977 much more so. Wasn't sure why, perhaps some of the key characters are more familiar, certainly the writing is more structured and storyline easier to follow.

I found 1974 to drag in places but having some great bits; the events really set up the rest of the series.
When I read them first I ranked them from best to "worse" as 1983, 1980, 1977 & 1974; on second reading I put 1974 ahead of 1977. I found the bits where one of the character has the stuff going on inside his head a bit distractuing.

Morlar · 28-09-2011 6:52pm

wilksni wrote: »

Iain M Banks - consider phlebas

Amazing book. The whole 'Culture' series is incredible.

Morlar · 28-09-2011 6:54pm

Siuin wrote: »

"The Invention of the Jewish People" Shlomo Sands
Some very interesting insights

That sounds pretty interesting.

Sonnenblumen · 28-09-2011 6:58pm

Just curious, has anyone read the 'Damned United'?

Aldebaran · 28-09-2011 7:13pm

Just started on Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson.

weldoninhio · 28-09-2011 7:15pm

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Just curious, has anyone read the 'Damned United'?

I didn't think it was great. Hated the style of writing. Very stop. start. Short sentences. Doesn't really. Grab you.

weldoninhio · 28-09-2011 7:17pm

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Just curious, has anyone read the 'Damned United'?

I didn't think it was great. Hated the style of writing. Very stop. start. Short sentences. Doesn't really. Grab you.

wilksni · 28-09-2011 7:26pm

Morlar wrote: »

Amazing book. The whole 'Culture' series is incredible.

I know right!? Someone recommended Banks and Simmons to me, have all their books now. Just started the second read through with consider, next player of games >_<

cathykelly77 · 28-09-2011 7:28pm

lads i no tis isnt relevant to the subject here bu im stuck how can one post a thread???/

What book are you reading atm??

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