Nessie Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 We have a music thread and a film thread so thought I would start one about Books.. I have just finished 'Human Punk' by John King (he also wrote The Football Factory, HeadHunters, England Away). It follows the lead character from his early teens in slough (1970's) travelling (80's) and back home in 2000 and his obsession with Music (mainly punk) over these times... a good read and goes into the music quite well. I have also recently read 'attack of the unsinkable rubber ducks' by Chris brookmyre. Another good read but not my favourite of brookmyres (that being the sacred art of stealing) Quote
7-2 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 The Argos Christmas Catalogue. Not a great storyline but lots of great colour pictures and good bargains as well. Quote
Nessie Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Posted January 7, 2008 The Argos Christmas Catalogue. Not a great storyline but lots of great colour pictures and good bargains as well. yeah the storyline was weak and I felt the author went for too much product placement and name dropping, I hear he has another one out in the spring so we'll see if that's any better. Quote
Linky Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Currently reading Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie and A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle. Quote
Guest Mongy Max Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Bellies and Bullseyes by Sid Waddell - effin hilarious! Quote
HertsSaintee Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Just read "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins Quote
McCarry One Nil Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 that "Human Punk" is a great read Quote
Stamford Saintee Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 "The Phone Book" Crap story but a hell of a cast! Quote
Moray Blue Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Just started reading 'Hunting Grounds' by Gary Sutherland. One mans journey to all 42 senior grounds last season. Foreword written by one Stuart Cosgrove. Quote
ancientsaint Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 "The other side of the fence" about an undercover drug squad officer who gets too deep into his "job" and ends up having to participate in hard drugs and violence all "backed" by his bosses- then when the shit hits the fan-is left out to dry Quote
Steve Zissou Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Most recent read was 'Stormy Weather' by Carl Hiaasen. He's one of my favourite authors, and this was one of his best. Quote
Mr_Plow Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Currently reading 'The Last King of Scotland'. Trying to get it read quick smart as I got the DVD for Crimbo. Quote
Paul N Shark Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 Congratulations You have just met the Casuals by Dan Rivers, the second Aberdeen hoolie book, he should have started this one with Once upon a time. Quote
saintbear Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 Congratulations You have just met the Casuals by Dan Rivers, the second Aberdeen hoolie book, he should have started this one with Once upon a time. just read [celtic soccer crew]WHAT A FAIRYTALE did nt know about FCF/ MBS DID WE NOT KICK THEIR ARSE SCOTTISH CUP 86/87 PARKHEAD LOST 2-0 kicked off in the away end and after Quote
Nessie Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Posted January 9, 2008 Originally Posted by Paul N Shark Congratulations You have just met the Casuals by Dan Rivers, the second Aberdeen hoolie book, he should have started this one with Once upon a time. just read [celtic soccer crew]WHAT A FAIRYTALE did nt know about FCF/ MBS DID WE NOT KICK THEIR ARSE SCOTTISH CUP 86/87 PARKHEAD LOST 2-0 kicked off in the away end and after both books were bady written, boring and reptitive...I've said it before but Bovver or Soul Crew are (IMHO)the best in this genre. Quote
Ray Blair Posted January 12, 2008 Report Posted January 12, 2008 Nearly finished Richard Hammonds book,quite a good read.Surprisingly sad though considering you know the end!!Next is 7th Heaven by James Patterson. Quote
Joanne Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 The curious incident of the dog in the night time. It's brilliant. Quote
Tranmere Saintee Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 Round Ireland with a fridge - Tony Hawks. True story of his absolute madness just to win a £100 bet - great read. Quote
MUZZ Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 paul ferris - vendetta stone roses - breaking into heaven both good reads Quote
HertsSaintee Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 "The End Of Faith" by the awesome Sam Harris. Read it if you dare. Quote
slf Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 gangs of dundee by gary robertson bra read wiz it eh Quote
dunblanemike Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 David Wilson's this age that we are living in. Brilliant for those of us around the err...cough...50 mark.....cough. Quote
Saintkev Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 The curious incident of the dog in the night time. It's brilliant. Just read this as well, was suprisingly good... now waiting on Layna to finish his (Mark Haddon) next book before starting on that... A Spot Of Bother. Quote
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