MC Prussian 7,505 Posted 24 March 2006 Report Share Posted 24 March 2006 (edited) Seeing that the "What are you listening to?" thread is still very popular, I thought I should start with something similar in the literature division. I assume you're all still aware of the fact that there are books out there. You know, those weird square things you can get at bookstores or libraries. Pages and stuff... :mrgreen: Anyhoo, I'm into Joseph Campbell - The Power Of Myth Right now. Wonderful read of a recorded conversation with one of the world's most famous generalissimi... Edited 24 March 2006 by SwissFox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 683 Posted 24 March 2006 Report Share Posted 24 March 2006 (edited) Adrian Goldsworthy - In The Name Of Rome when i've finished i've got Robin Lane Fox - Alexander the Great obviously theres a theme going on haha. I can't read fiction for the life of me, never get beyond 10 pages, but history books i can storm through and learn. Edited 24 March 2006 by Benji Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan 1,154 Posted 24 March 2006 Report Share Posted 24 March 2006 The Great American Jobs Scam by Greg LeRoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Head Honcho 192 Posted 24 March 2006 Report Share Posted 24 March 2006 Got two on the go just now. The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomasson and The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louise 7 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 Oh, I can't read two books at the same time... At the moment I'm reading: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brother Vatale 0 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 His Dark Materials Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rincewind 2,207 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 Monyy Pythonn on Monty Python a combined autobiography telling how they became Pythons from schoolboys to university layabouts. Oh sorry I mean university hard working students. It tells of of their influences such as Spike Milligan Beyond the Fringe and such like humour. I did hear Spike tell a story once. He was in the middle of writing some ideas for a TV show when he first saw Monty Python. He looked at the programme and said that's my idea' or words to that effect. Forget the name of it. Was it Channel 9 or something? (Q9 it was) I don't think it bothered him too much. Just shows how respected he was. Also reading some message boards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chimp 1 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 Currently a third of the way through Neal Stephenson's 'Quicksilver' but finding it a bit like hard work, too long winded compared to his previous books. Recently read Iain M. Bank's 'The Algebraist', also 'Iron Council' and 'Perdidio Street Station' by China Mieville which are all good reads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LCFC UK 0 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 The Sun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricey 2,115 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 Martin O'Neill biography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
syston_fox 303 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 Jeff Winter - "Whos the Bas*ard in the black" Might have a look at Jamie Lawrences autobiography at some point. He was part of the 1997 cup winning squad so might be a few bits worth looking at! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lemon Harpic 0 Posted 25 March 2006 Report Share Posted 25 March 2006 The Rise And Fall Of The British Empire by Lawrence James. It's an interesting read. It shows that the British empire wasn't all bad, that it had some redeeming features. But it also shows that those people who complain that everything bad that happens in the world is Britain's fault are mostly right. The other thing that strikes you is just how similarly the US acts as an imperial power to the way Great Britain acted in her pomp. The only thing that has changed is the soldier's uniforms and the hardware they use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko 799 Posted 27 March 2006 Report Share Posted 27 March 2006 Got two on the go just now. The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomasson and The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly Is it any good? i've got it free when i bought another book. Anyways, i'm reading Freddie Flintoff - Being Freddie a good read with plenty of funny tales. Highly recommended Recently read; Micheal Vaughan-Calling The Shots another decent read if you like cricket Dan Brown-Da Vinci Code and Angels & Deons page turners but a bit too far fetched. (especially A&D) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phube 1,967 Posted 27 March 2006 Report Share Posted 27 March 2006 (edited) Is it any good? i've got it free when i bought another book. Anyways, i'm reading Freddie Flintoff - Being Freddie a good read with plenty of funny tales. Highly recommended Recently read; Micheal Vaughan-Calling The Shots another decent read if you like cricket Dan Brown-Da Vinci Code and Angels & Deons page turners but a bit too far fetched. (especially A&D) Digital Fortress is slightly more realistic, so is Deception Point - but not as good in terms of entertainment!! Currently reading the Narnia Chronicles (as I never read them in my childhood) I'm a bit of af film book person!! Edited 27 March 2006 by Phube Fox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nationwider 48 Posted 27 March 2006 Report Share Posted 27 March 2006 Jeff Winter - "Whos the Bas*ard in the black" Might have a look at Jamie Lawrences autobiography at some point. He was part of the 1997 cup winning squad so might be a few bits worth looking at! How random! Jamie Lawrence autobiography?! Mind you, he did a stretch inside for something or other (robbery?) so he's probably got more than the odd tale to tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
syston_fox 303 Posted 27 March 2006 Report Share Posted 27 March 2006 How random! Jamie Lawrence autobiography?! Mind you, he did a stretch inside for something or other (robbery?) so he's probably got more than the odd tale to tell. Yeah. Its called "From the prison to the premiership" or something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC Prussian 7,505 Posted 28 March 2006 Author Report Share Posted 28 March 2006 (edited) Joseph Campbell - The Hero With A Thousand Faces This man is a genius. Storytelling at its best. Everybody who's interested in the creation of myths and the spine structure of human societies throughout the entire world should read this masterpiece. Edited 28 March 2006 by SwissFox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
holly 1 Posted 28 March 2006 Report Share Posted 28 March 2006 my father and other working class football heroes - by Gary Imlach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC Prussian 7,505 Posted 24 April 2011 Author Report Share Posted 24 April 2011 An engrossing story about Scientology in yesterday's Guardian Weekend, centered around screenwriter Paul Haggis' decision to quit the organization. Reads like a proper crime thriller. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyT 1,519 Posted 24 April 2011 Report Share Posted 24 April 2011 http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=23389 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walkers Wench 17 Posted 27 April 2011 Report Share Posted 27 April 2011 A book called Below Stairs...memoirs of a 1920's kitchen maid,,,,,good read x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 6,358 Posted 28 April 2011 Report Share Posted 28 April 2011 Pele's autobiography Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LCFC_FAN_1995 321 Posted 28 April 2011 Report Share Posted 28 April 2011 Michael McIntyre's new autobiography very funny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Samilktray 3,900 Posted 28 April 2011 Report Share Posted 28 April 2011 Currently reading 'Big Booty Black Bitches' Great read Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wymsey 4,560 Posted 28 April 2011 Report Share Posted 28 April 2011 Leicester Mercury online. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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