Sharon 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Glue by Irvin Welsh - still offends in places but being Scottish, I can't not read his offerings - his best to date - though I was partial to The Marabou Stork Nightmares. East of Eden by John Steinback - an oldie, but definately a goodie - can't believe it by-passed me for so long. Why men don't listen and women can't read maps (or vice versa) by forward thinking new age couple. Hilarious!!! Now I understand the world!!! Currently reading - but yet to form an opinion on One for my baby by Tony Parsons (he wrote Man and Boy if that helps). As always, some Calvin and Hobbes or Mafalda (Spanish female Calvin type cartoon by Quintas). Oh that and all these Rich Dad, Poor Dad, The Millionaire Next Door and Investing for Dummies type books my husband keeps thrusting my way - for some reason he thinks I don't take money seriously. Don't anyone ask for favourite books - then I'd be here all night! I'd love to know what you're all reading, have read, enjoy reading etc etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Eichmann in Jerusalem - Hannah Arendt 2nd reading. Remarkable book. Oddly humourous. The Apocalypse At Dresden - David Irving Yes, that David Irving. Read this one as an eBook on my Pocket PC as nobody wants to publish him. Actually, a very engaging writer, in spite of his misplaced sympathies. I'm going to read his eBook 'Goebbels' next. I'Ll be reading eBooks on chairlifts next year to beat the boredom. The State of Europe - Granta Anthology Writers and personages saying what they think about the death of socialism in Europe in the 80s. Hard to believe all that happened now. Yeah, I like reading history. Not much of a novels person having had a surfeit of them as an Eng Lit grad. Actually if I'm to be totally honest, the last book I read was 'Madeline' by Ludwig Bemelmans. Always got time for Ludwig. For commentaries on recent affairs Christopher Hitchens is always interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 "Are You Experienced" by William Sutcliffe. Short, easy read. Very perceptive book about year-off British students going to India for spiritual revelations. Hilarious in parts. Much better travel fiction than "The Beach". "From Babylon to Rastafari" by Douglas (er, don't remember) Almost personal account of the Jamaican Rastas' African repatriation movement in the 1960s. No evidence of editing or proofreading and some sentences end mid-word. Only if you're really interested in Jamaica and reggae, I suppose. "Don Quixote" by Cervantes Very long. Much repetition of the basic themes and many similar escapades that could have been omitted. Only stuck with it due to the irresistable appeal of the central characters Don and Sancho. "Wise man blinded by tales of chivalry" theme echoes with contemporary "kids influenced by tv violence, video games" question. In the "adult books usually thought of as kids' books" category, I would recommend "Gullivers Travels" over this one. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 You reading books types you. I am going through the Lord of the Rings books right now, just to see what all the fuss is about. That counts as 3 right? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Are they any good? All my nerdy mates at school went on incessantly about them, and I thought I might perhaps give them a go... Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Two words, 'nerdy' and 'school' stand out as good reasons to save this book (Lord of the Rings) 'til that day you're cycling through the Andes, just finished yer last book, and the only foreigner you've met in three weeks wants ta trade ya his. (or am I being a snob) LiquidX, book report please, along with age, academic credentials and computer gaming habits. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Hey, not a nerd at all. Like I said, this is the first time I'm reading, and actually just about started so I can't really comment as yet. I remember the nerd group at school talking about hobbits etc all the time and it put me off reading it. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Remains of the day-Kazuo Ishiguro Falling off the Map-Pico Iyer Rotton-John Lydon All good reads with differing merits. All provide interesting snapshots into past times either fictional or based on fact. Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 Rotton - John Lydon - reading that one too. FIFA World Cup Guide - in Japanese. Taking a huge amount of effort to read and understand, a joint effort with the lady. Simple Japanese books for children - for study. Link to post Share on other sites
Raury 0 Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 The Restaurant at the end of the Universe - Douglas Adams Equal rites - Terry Pratchett Exchange Server 5.5 and Outlook complete (OK, I haven't read it all quite yet) Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 my fav book is The Lord of the Rings. Last three: 1) some crap by Banana Yoshimoto - the worst book I have ever read. 2) A biography of J.R.R Tolkein 3) A analysis of Tolkeins books. (`Tolkein: author of the century`) Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I like biogs. A friend of mine lent me the Marc Almond (Soft Cell) biog. Interesting read. Marc Almond, from SOUTHPORT! Who'd have guessed Southport could make something like him. Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Don't seem to get time to read books recently. Any good "airport" crime thrillers to recommend? All this high brow stuff don't suit me. Wizz - Marc Almond!?!!?! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 Don't they have a soul weekender in Southport every year? The original Tainted Love was a big Northern Soul track, so I suppose that adds up. Julian Cope's autobig was good. The drug bits are a bit boring, but he reveals all his jealous feelings about the Bunnymen, which are quite funny. Bez's wasn't as good as it could have been, and doesn't mention Karl Denver, the single most inspired move made by the Mondays. Motley Crue's autobiog "The Dirt" is supposed to be very funny, but I've not got hold of it yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Nat 0 Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 "Good in Bed" by Jennifer Weiner The title sounds really XXXX but actually it really funny paperback. The story of 'large'(i.e. FXt)lady. This book is in between 'Ally McBeal' and ' Brigit Jones'. I really enjoyed. It was really fab! "Mr. Maybe" by Jane Green It's funny book! "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling Am big Harry Potter fun. .... It seems like I have not read any serious book lately.... Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon 0 Posted May 31, 2002 Author Share Posted May 31, 2002 Finally some female funny books. (Except for Harry Potter). And I think you're the first person who has listed 3 books which I've read all of them. Have you read all the Marian Keyes books? Watermelon, Rachel's holiday, Lucy Sullivan is getting married, sushi for beginners. Funny, easy reading but don't really fall into the trashy category. None of which would be suitable reading matter for Ocean 11 though (despite the choice of handle - I thought ocean 11 was a really crappy movie, so I was a mite surprised by the choice of reading material). Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 I thought Oceans 11 was a really entertaining movie Sharon. Enjoyed it, lots of fun Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 If that's me you're talking about Sharon, this is all a bit of a problem. I've been using the handle Ocean11 for years, since before most people of our generation (20-30) probably knew there was a film of similar name. I got it from a Desmond Dekker song, 'Shanty Town', where it's a place. Then the remake of the film came out, widely and reliably reported to be crap, and the brand equity of my handle took a big hit. I'm thinking of dumping it in favour of something else. 'Kretek' and 'bse' are high on the list. The last book I read was 'Ferdinand' about the bull who wouldn't fight, preferring instead to smell the flowers under his favourite cork tree. Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 You're wrong there Ocean11. The remake of the movie last year was almost universally highly praised as being a really good entertaining movie romp - and not trying to be more than it is. It was the original movie that got slammed as being a pile of puu. And rightly so. Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon 0 Posted June 2, 2002 Author Share Posted June 2, 2002 Didn't mean to offend Ocean. Glad we got to the bottom of your handle. As for dumping the name, that would be a shame but I did automatically assume you were a fan of the film. Excuse my ignorance. Link to post Share on other sites
CubedOne 0 Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Good name if you ask me. Decent movie too. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Inside the XBox Motley Crew biog Lord of the Rings Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted August 3, 2002 Share Posted August 3, 2002 My lady, being the new-Beckham-fan she has become, has the Beckham book - that red one that he wrote (yeah, right!). Its actually quite interesting. I will be flying on Wednesday of next week, and hot tips on good airport books? Link to post Share on other sites
Raury 0 Posted August 3, 2002 Share Posted August 3, 2002 Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain If you have ever worked in a commercial kitchen you should read this. bad seed, the biography of Nick Cave The bad boy of Australian music The complete book of Locks and Locksmithing - Bill Phillips Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Sharon, Great topic idea! Something interesting Gao Xingjian: Soul Mountain Miyuki Miyabe: All She Was Worth Travis Hugh Culley: The Immortal Class Murakami Haruki: South of the Border, West of the Sun Wei Hui: Shanghai Baby Pacific War Research Society: Japan's Longest Day Murakami Haruki: Dance, Dance, Dance Sorry its not just three. Link to post Share on other sites
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