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    What book are you reading atm??

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    • #992
      Sar_Bear
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      Just finished reading The Hunger Games, just started on Catching Fire


    • #993
      Endless Nameless
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      women by charles bukowski


    • #994
      Latchy
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      Rob67 wrote: »
      The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, great read on the early history of manned space-flight and those who had 'The Right Stuff' - Chuck Yeager, Neil Armstrong and Alan Shepard etc...
      It's usally the book that's better but the movie of the same name is great to .

      I'm reading Joe Jordans ( Leeds Utd and Scotland ) autobiography at the moement .


    • #995
      MungBean
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      Re-reading Notes from a Big Country by Bill Bryson

      Funny stuff.


    • #996
      Shryke
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      Starting Company of Liars by Karen Maitland. The cover and the idea of a medieval setting with a bit of murder mystery, along with the plague pissing about, it sold me. Staff in the shop seemed to rave about it too. Hmmm.


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    • #997
      positron
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      The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland: 101 Things You Didn't Know about the Emerald Isle (link)

      Probably a tad bit too simplified, but still pretty decent and helps understand and relate various incidents in the history of the nation and their continuing impact in the society, in a concise / short-introduction sort of way.


    • #998
      Rented Mule
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      Just finished three books.

      Slash's Autobiography

      Des Bishop - My Dad was Nearly James Bond

      Eric Clapton's autobiography


    • #999
      mrsWhippy
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      kopfan77 wrote: »
      Just finished reading Stephen Kings "The Stand".......really really great read

      I agree, best book I've picked up in ages!


    • #1000
      cynder
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      The retribution, it's ok but nothing spectacular 2.5 out of 5


    • #1001
      sconhome
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      Edward Bunker - Mr Blue.

      Very hard to put down, an excellent read.


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    • #1002
      Stereomaniac
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      Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
      Hit Man by Bret Hart


    • #1003
      Adamantium
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      I'm guessing I'm not the only person here who's blasting through A Clash Of Kings in order to get it done before April 1st! :D


    • #1004
      Collie D
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      Just finished One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after seeing many mentions on this thread. Didn't find it particularly funny (as in laughing out loud) but a great read for other reasons. Thanks to all who recommended it


    • #1005
      FatherLen
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      Temptamperu wrote: »
      The Gunslinger by Stephen King

      nearly finished wizard and glass.


    • #1006
      MagicMarker
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      Gonna start on Salem's Lot tonight, I've never actually read anything by Stephen King! :eek: Hopefully this will be a good intro before tackling the likes of IT/The Stand etc...


    • #1007
      FoxT
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      In the middle of Bill Bryson - At home, very readable, lots of interesting facts/trivia etc., some sweeping generalisations as well! but overall a relaxing, entertaining read.


    • #1008
      Orando Broom
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      Ireland's Arctic Siege. About the great snow storm of 1947. Political incompetence and craven avaricious elites are not a new phenomenon in Ireland.


    • #1009
      couldntthink
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      About three quarters through Catch 22. What a load of boring ****e, with a hint of stupid slapstick here and there. Not gonna even bother finishing it.

      Just like Catcher in the Rye. Boring drivel that everyone says they like, just so they can sound intelligent and of good taste.


    • #1010
      Shryke
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      MagicMarker wrote: »
      Gonna start on Salem's Lot tonight, I've never actually read anything by Stephen King! :eek: Hopefully this will be a good intro before tackling the likes of IT/The Stand etc...

      Great book! I always planned on reading more King but this one I've already and it's really enjoyable.


    • #1011
      triseke
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      "Timequake" by Kurt Vonnegut


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    • #1012
      Da Shins Kelly
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      MagicMarker wrote: »
      Gonna start on Salem's Lot tonight, I've never actually read anything by Stephen King! :eek: Hopefully this will be a good intro before tackling the likes of IT/The Stand etc...

      I highly recommend Pet Semetary by King. I think it's his best book by a mile.

      I'm reading Light in August by William Faulkner for college at the moment. Challenging, but a great book.


    • #1013
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      couldntthink wrote: »
      About three quarters through Catch 22. What a load of boring ****e, with a hint of stupid slapstick here and there. Not gonna even bother finishing it.

      Just like Catcher in the Rye. Boring drivel that everyone says they like, just so they can sound intelligent and of good taste.

      Nonsense.
      Just becuase you don't appreciate something doesn't mean others just pretend to like it. I'm of the opinion that Catcher is an excellent book, incredibly well written, most people I've talked to hate this book


    • #1014
      Colonel Panic
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      People think Catcher in the Rye is **** because Holden Caulfield is just such an awful person and he reminds many of what idiots we can be as teenagers.

      Younger people think Catcher in the Rye is great, because Holden Caulfield understands.


    • #1015
      JohnMarston
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      Reading Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy at the moment.

      Keeping track of all the names and spy terms is a chore but it's a decent read so far


    • #1016
      Juicyfruit
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      Currently ready Before I Go To Sleep by S.J Watson - really liking it so far but haven't quite found the time to really get into it... Maybe over the weekend :)


    • #1017
      rgmmg
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      Reading The Mahon Tribunal, very loosely based on a true story about how some buffoon got elected head of state off the back of some seriously corrupt dealings in a supposed democracy in modern day, western Europe. The politicians are in cahoots with the police and judges, in which the former ridiculously appoint the latter. As such, it's entirely unbelievable, with the account descending further into farce when the main character gets away with everything in the end.


    • #1018
      ToddyDoody
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      The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine.. An essential owner's manual for every man and a cheat sheet / attempt at undermining for every woman! ..is what it says and its very funny and readable.


    • #1019
      ScumLord
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      Shut up and shot by Anthony Artis.


    • #1020
      Owryan
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      the killer angels


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    • #1021
      moonfish
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      Reading a micheal connolly book at mo its ok.best book I ever read was the forgotten soldier by some fu calles guy sager every One i loaned it to were mad about it a great read


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