Phube Posted 14 September 2008 Posted 14 September 2008 As I've just searched, fruitlessly, for the past 15 mins, I thought I start another book thread! (Please feel free to meagre with the original...) Read 3 books on my Holibobs: The God Delusion; Richard Dawkins - As in other threads on religion this book is a real eye opener... I have gone from Deist (didn't even know it had a term!) to a de facto atheist! The Boy in Striped Pyjamas; John Boyne - A tiny book about a German Commandant's son (aged 8) who befriends a Jewish Boy on the other side of a barb wired fence. A truly fantastic, emotional book. That should be read by EVERYONE! It is all written from the boys perspective (i.e he goes to Out-With, has visits from The Fury etc.). Please give this book a go... you won't regret it! (Oh, actually a film is out in the cinema this weekend!). Lovely Bones; Alice Sebold - A 14 year old girl is raped and killed (at the beginning) and the book is her observations from 'Heaven' of how it affect her family and those around her. I thought the first 3/4 of the book were truly great, and very emotional... but it just seems to fade out for the final bit... shame really. Am currently 'reading' Watchmen, the Graphic Novel ( love that term!) to see what all the fuss is about!
Hullfox Posted 14 September 2008 Posted 14 September 2008 My reading is far less intellectual than your good self Phubester. I have just finished 1200+ pages of the complete Sherlock Holmes collection and have moved on to the A-Z of Criminals. Bit of a pattern emerging I think.
Nugent Posted 14 September 2008 Posted 14 September 2008 Just finished Russell Brand - My booky wook. Good read.
Daggers Posted 14 September 2008 Posted 14 September 2008 As I've just searched, fruitlessly, for the past 15 mins, I thought I start another book thread! For those WHO can read!
Daggers Posted 14 September 2008 Posted 14 September 2008 Some very clever stuff going on in this tome and I adore the looping style which differs from those of his I've read before. Delighted to see that you enjoyed Dawkins, Phube, I thought TGD was a simply outstanding read as well.
Phube Posted 14 September 2008 Author Posted 14 September 2008 For those WHO can read! I said read... not write!!!
General Smuts Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Currently reading JD Salinger's 'Catcher In The Rye' - Not really gotten into it yet so im not convinced its the classic everyone makes it out to be. I've also read 'The Lovely Bones' and it's a fooking brilliant book i literally couldn't put it down. It's actually being made into a film by Peter Jackson of LOTR fame. Will be well worth a watch ... but read the book first. Other than that i've been reading a fair few Danny Wallace books which have all been flipping hilarious. Reading a lot on the bus at the moment. Will need a new book to read after i struggle through Catcher. Any reccomendations? Looking for something funny and light hearted.
James. Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Currently reading JD Salinger's 'Catcher In The Rye' - Not really gotten into it yet so im not convinced its the classic everyone makes it out to be.I've also read 'The Lovely Bones' and it's a fooking brilliant book i literally couldn't put it down. It's actually being made into a film by Peter Jackson of LOTR fame. Will be well worth a watch ... but read the book first. Other than that i've been reading a fair few Danny Wallace books which have all been flipping hilarious. Reading a lot on the bus at the moment. Will need a new book to read after i struggle through Catcher. Any reccomendations? Looking for something funny and light hearted. Christopher Brookmyre is good for a larf.
General Smuts Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Christopher Brookmyre is good for a larf. I do like the sound of them actually after a quick cheeky Wikipedia search. Liking the Hitch hikers references. Any particular favourite Clem?
James. Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I do like the sound of them actually after a quick cheeky Wikipedia search. Liking the Hitch hikers references.Any particular favourite Clem? Haven't read one for ages but I remember this being great fun:
The People's Hero Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I'm currently working my way through The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I have been for some time in fact. Other than this, before bed each night I tend to read a few bits and pieces from a large amount of history books I have. Fairly recently finished re-reading Dawkins - The God Delusion. It's marvellously constructed and crafted and really rather thorough. Quite aside from the subject matter and actual argument itself, the structure and logic of his approach is a joy.
Flynny Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Currently reading JD Salinger's 'Catcher In The Rye' - Not really gotten into it yet so im not convinced its the classic everyone makes it out to be. I remember being pretty underwhelmed when I read it, but I was about 13 at the time so I've no idea if it's actually a lot better than I gave it credit for.
Phube Posted 15 September 2008 Author Posted 15 September 2008 I've also read 'The Lovely Bones' and it's a fooking brilliant book i literally couldn't put it down. It's actually being made into a film by Peter Jackson of LOTR fame. Will be well worth a watch ... but read the book first. Didn't you find it kinda tailed off..? especially after the Graduation bit...
thecannon Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 My reading is far less intellectual than your good self Phubester.I have just finished 1200+ pages of the complete Sherlock Holmes collection and have moved on to the A-Z of Criminals. Bit of a pattern emerging I think. I fooking hate him!
Ric Flair Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I tended to move away from autobiographies a few years ago when I got back in to reading, but I must admit I have recently read Slash from Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver book and it was relentless in a good way. Well worth the read if you have any interest in the success and demise of the original GNR or if you worry you may be drinking too much or taking too many drugs, because after reading this you'll realise you're a lightweight.
Lillehamring Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I'm currently working my way through The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.I have been for some time in fact. Other than this, before bed each night I tend to read a few bits and pieces from a large amount of history books I have. Fairly recently finished re-reading Dawkins - The God Delusion. It's marvellously constructed and crafted and really rather thorough. Quite aside from the subject matter and actual argument itself, the structure and logic of his approach is a joy. have you read dawkins 'the blind watchmaker' - i keep getting recommended to read it but my reading list has got out of hand... ...currently reading 'the gargoyle' by Andrew Davidson, it's sort of a fantasy, sort of historical, sort of modern dramatic narrative, sort of gruesome bloody nastiness... it's about a porno-star drug addict that gets horrifically burnt and then some stuff about medieaval nunneries...
Zingari Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 the god delusion is brilliant, as is Christopher Hitchens: God Is not Great also try to read some of lyall watson's stuff such as beyond supernature , romeo error and dark nature
BigGibbo Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 How cosmopolitan, great thread. I read My Booky Wook & a couple of Dave Courtney books (Stop The Ride I Want To Get Off & The Rides Back On) a few weeks ago all quite amusing, but haven't started a new book since! On the strength of this thread I'm going to get myself a copy of The God Delusion, Cheers!
The People's Hero Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 have you read dawkins 'the blind watchmaker' - i keep getting recommended to read it but my reading list has got out of hand......currently reading 'the gargoyle' by Andrew Davidson, it's sort of a fantasy, sort of historical, sort of modern dramatic narrative, sort of gruesome bloody nastiness... it's about a porno-star drug addict that gets horrifically burnt and then some stuff about medieaval nunneries... I haven't read The Blind Watchmaker, but I think I might have a copy somewhere. I have a huge amount of books I haven't read. Will make a point of getting round to it.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 have you read dawkins 'the blind watchmaker' - i keep getting recommended to read it but my reading list has got out of hand......currently reading 'the gargoyle' by Andrew Davidson, it's sort of a fantasy, sort of historical, sort of modern dramatic narrative, sort of gruesome bloody nastiness... it's about a porno-star drug addict that gets horrifically burnt and then some stuff about medieaval nunneries... Wasn't that on Jackanory a while back?
Uncle Monty Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I am currently reading Dune, sci fi is the way forward.
Daggers Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Anyone who appreciates skepticism and/or enjoyed Dawkins has to read Sagan:
Nick Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 Some very clever stuff going on in this tome and I adore the looping style which differs from those of his I've read before. Delighted to see that you enjoyed Dawkins, Phube, I thought TGD was a simply outstanding read as well. Ha, Witches Abroad..... I read this I reckon about 17+ years ago....... the only thing I remember is that one of the witches was called Magrat because her parents couldn't spell Margaret. That made me smile. Sorry to every one who liked 'The Lovely Bones' I just didn't get on with it. I thought it was great until about the mid point and then became predictable, boring and immersed in such bleakness that the concept of misery lost shock value and interest and became normality. I am revisiting Banks at the moment and reading "The steep approach to Garbdale" I'll let you know what its like. Bill Hicks "Love All The People" is also worth reading. Anyway back to The Highway Code....... motorbike theory test tomorrow....
Guest Posted 15 September 2008 Posted 15 September 2008 I'm currently re-reading Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis. Think this is my joint fave of his novels along with American Psycho. Well worth a read and genuinely quite scary at points I thought
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