MauriceJobson Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Just finished James Ellroy's L.A Quartet for the umpteenth time. I'm a big fan of crime fiction, notably Chandler, Hammet and MacDonald, but this guy is something else. His style is quite jarring and not to everyone's taste but reading through 'The Black Dahlia', 'The Big Nowhere', 'L.A Confidential' and 'White Jazz' again serves as a reminder of just how talented the fella is. Moving on to his Underworld U.S.A books now, can't wait for Blood's A Rover on September 22.
Webbo Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 Just finished 'The Brass Verdict' by Michael Connelly. Best book I've read all year. So hard to put down, I finished it in 3 sittings.
Guest Bilo Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 What's Left by Nick Cohen. Just getting into it, a pretty good read so far.
Ultra Posted 9 August 2009 Posted 9 August 2009 What's Left by Nick Cohen.Just getting into it, a pretty good read so far. Is that the one where Cohen labels EVERYONE who demonstrated against the Iraq war as "supporters of a fascist regime"? That's a fairly wild accusation (even more than any I make ), and particularly ironic when made by an admirer of George W Bush.
Lillehamring Posted 9 August 2009 Posted 9 August 2009 finally got back to reading, after a lull, and have just started "Girl, 20" by kingsley amis, already, hooked, he has such a natural and charming writing style, have a feeling it will be pretty funny too.
The Reverend Posted 9 August 2009 Posted 9 August 2009 Just finished A Clockwork Orange - very good, very interesting use of language. Really enjoyed it.
Guest Bilo Posted 10 August 2009 Posted 10 August 2009 Is that the one where Cohen labels EVERYONE who demonstrated against the Iraq war as "supporters of a fascist regime"?That's a fairly wild accusation (even more than any I make ), and particularly ironic when made by an admirer of George W Bush. Some of his targets are a little off to tell the truth having read the book fully. I opposed the war and I certainly didn't support Saddam or any other Middle Eastern tyrant come to that. Having said all that, a lot of his accusations do hit the mark.
breadandcheese Posted 27 August 2009 Posted 27 August 2009 Currently reading "Why England Lose and Other Curious Football Phenomena Explained" by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. It's a really interesting read using statistics to turn conventional football thinking on its head. It sounds boring, but is in fact fascinating, looking at the problems of scouting and management of clubs. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/fc390d8a-7d61-11...144feabdc0.html Has anyone else read it?
Alexikokopops Posted 27 August 2009 Posted 27 August 2009 Currently reading "Why England Lose and Other Curious Football Phenomena Explained" by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski.It's a really interesting read using statistics to turn conventional football thinking on its head. It sounds boring, but is in fact fascinating, looking at the problems of scouting and management of clubs. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/fc390d8a-7d61-11...144feabdc0.html Has anyone else read it? I love stats and I love football. It's on my list
breadandcheese Posted 27 August 2009 Posted 27 August 2009 I love stats and I love football. It's on my list I know I've made it sound boring. If only I was like Oprah.... The best way to describe the book is as a freakonomics for football.
Alexikokopops Posted 27 August 2009 Posted 27 August 2009 I know I've made it sound boring. If only I was like Oprah....The best way to describe the book is as a freakonomics for football. Haha, my last post was genuine. I'm a stats nerd. After I made my last post I did wonder if it was like a football version of Freakonomics. That was enjoyable. Basically, Harry Thompson (who wrote for Have I got News for You, Da Ali G Show and Monkey Dust amongst others), decided to form a cricket team with some of his mates while at Oxford University. The problem with that was that they were all terrible at the sport! The book follows their exploits over the next twenty odd years, the trials, the tribulations, and the downright wacky moments, along with his own personal quest to play cricket on all seven continents. It's extremely well written in a way that is entertaining for both cricket fans and non-cricket fans alike. However, the book ends on a sad note. Thompson died in 2005 and the final chapter is a short tribute from his wife. I'd give it five thumbs up, couldn't put it down the first time I read it: :thumbup: :thumbup: I think this is next on my list when I finally get round to finishing Catch 22. I saw it in a shop t'other day and remembered you mentioning it on here AGES ago. I've been reading Catch 22 on and off for far too long now. I'm also reading this
Libertine Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Kind of silly question maybe, but will the (Central) library be open tomorrow?
Alexikokopops Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Kind of silly question maybe, but will the (Central) library be open tomorrow? I guess it's the same opening hours as a Sunday, so probably not.
Libertine Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 I guess it's the same opening hours as a Sunday, so probably not. Gay. Cheerssss.
Phube Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Just finished this, really good story told from Death's perspective!
Libertine Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Just finished this, really good story told from Death's perspective! Was already on my list. It's a definite now.
Libertine Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Interested in Will Self and Stephen Fry and am going to try and find some of their works soon like, any ideas on which?
welck12 Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 Interested in Will Self and Stephen Fry and am going to try and find some of their works soon like, any ideas on which? I recommend this: Or this:
Lillehamring Posted 30 August 2009 Posted 30 August 2009 I recommend this: Or this: the liar is a brilliant novel - go for it...
Libertine Posted 2 September 2009 Posted 2 September 2009 Just found this in the house. Might go for it. Looks a bit 'middle aged womanish' like but I'll girrit a goo.
Webbo Posted 3 September 2009 Posted 3 September 2009 the liar is a brilliant novel - go for it... Let down by a ridiculously poor ending.
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