I've read a few books by Robert J Sawyer (FlashForward fame) recently and they were pretty good, easy sci-fi reading.
Since I've moved closer to work though don't read as much as I had around 10 hours travelling time per week to fill before. Most of my reading is now JA606 which is where I get my world view.
http://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/140923
Ah sorry, Metro, I hadn't realised you'd done one! I reckon we could do with a refresh after a good 5 1/2 years though!
The fear index by James Patterson. One of best books I've read.
Wilbur Smiths books on Egypt starting with River God.
Jeffrey Archer- Kane and Abel series
Terry Pratchett - all of them
David Morrell - all of them
Tom Clancy - Red Storm Rising & Cardinal of the Kremlin
Currently moved onto 'The Last Kingdom', the first in 'The Saxon Stories' series by Bernard Cornwell.
Supposedly like GoT (the three books of which I adored) except based on historically accurate information and characters (albeit a lot has been added to it to take it from the non-fictional chronicle to the novel section).
Not too far into yet, but seems pretty interesting if you're into that sort of thing. Heard there's a series too - anyone know if it's any good?
Heard there's a TV series*
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
Young Stalin - Simon Sebag Montefiore
A wild and fascinating life.......and ultimatley an evil one.
Last book i read was called "homo deus"*...
Amazing study of how technology has shaped society and where it will take is next
* yea yea, it has homo in the title... you there at the back, stop sniggering
Comrade Fox by Stewart Hennesey. It's a novel based on the Russian revolution. Entertaining, very, and educational as its details are factual.
I also like nearly all Bernard Cornwell books.
Anything by Lynwood Barclay.
I recently purchased..
Heironymus Bosch - The complete works - Tashen
Amazing book with the garden of earthly delights as its centrepiece.
Beren and Luthian - Tolkien
Lovely fantasy story which comes out of the Silmarrilion mythos.
Riddling Reaver - steve jackson and ian livingstone
80s classic gamebook which came before the sorcery series.
Books eh!!
Last Kingdom are great,
If you like historical fiction then I would recommend all the series done by Conn Iggulden - There is a series on Rome but I would only read upto Book 4. The series on Ghengis Khan is probably the best but I also really enjoyed his series on the War of the Roses and if you aren't too familiar with the history bits he lets on what has been changed and what actually happened at the back.
Child of Vengeance by David Kirk is great and based on Samurai culture in japan in the 1500s - just waiting for the third book
The Ill Made Knight series is also brilliant by Christian Cameron
The way I tend to buy books is basically follow on from some of the Amazon recommends items for my kindle but it does really depend on what you like to read. I have a pretty diverse taste but generally read fantasy fiction or Historical fiction.
Currently reading Mindhunter because I really liked the Netflix show.
If you want a long read then the Dresden Files are pretty awesome and there are about 15 of them - kind of magic but in a modern Chicago setting.
Basically I read books for at least an hour to 2 hours almost daily and have done since being a child, dunno why just always loved it.
Finally got round to reading 1984, scarily close to where we are headed. Fantastic book when you take into account when it was written.
I enjoy the David Baldacci books and some of the earlier Dan Brown books, you know, easy to read page turned that keep you on your toes.
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin - 2017 joy squids (U2958)
posted 51 minutes ago
Last book i read was called "homo deus"*...
Amazing study of how technology has shaped society and where it will take is next
* yea yea, it has homo in the title... you there at the back, stop sniggering
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Homo dues was good, I preferred Sapiens myself. Explains a lot about human society and how it was shaped. Makes you realise how seriously we take life at times too.
Also if you like the Secret Service type books, Robert Ludlem type stuff then check out The Company by Robert Littell - its kinda the start of the CIA coming out of the war and weaves fiction into historical events and characters - great book though even if its a lengthy read.
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omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
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That's too long, Dunc.
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As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
comment by Busby (U19985)
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comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
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That's too long, Dunc.
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As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
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Hate his endings though, always feel disappointed. I'm going to restart the Dark Tower series soon though so that might change my opinion.
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comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
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That's too long, Dunc.
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As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
..........
Right over your head Busby.
It was a Dunc pun.
If it's anything like the film I wouldn't bother
I've read 4 King books and I'd say the stand is far and away the best. Read up on it before committing to that series
I enjoy the David Baldacci books
.............
The King and Maxwell ones and the John Puller ones are my faves.
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comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
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omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
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That's too long, Dunc.
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As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
..........
Right over your head Busby.
It was a Dunc pun.
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I posted before finishing my comment. Dunce hasn't read a book, watching the green mile is the closest thing
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posted on 10/1/18
I've read a few books by Robert J Sawyer (FlashForward fame) recently and they were pretty good, easy sci-fi reading.
Since I've moved closer to work though don't read as much as I had around 10 hours travelling time per week to fill before. Most of my reading is now JA606 which is where I get my world view.
posted on 10/1/18
http://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/140923
posted on 10/1/18
Ah sorry, Metro, I hadn't realised you'd done one! I reckon we could do with a refresh after a good 5 1/2 years though!
posted on 10/1/18
The fear index by James Patterson. One of best books I've read.
posted on 10/1/18
Wilbur Smiths books on Egypt starting with River God.
Jeffrey Archer- Kane and Abel series
Terry Pratchett - all of them
David Morrell - all of them
Tom Clancy - Red Storm Rising & Cardinal of the Kremlin
posted on 10/1/18
Currently moved onto 'The Last Kingdom', the first in 'The Saxon Stories' series by Bernard Cornwell.
Supposedly like GoT (the three books of which I adored) except based on historically accurate information and characters (albeit a lot has been added to it to take it from the non-fictional chronicle to the novel section).
Not too far into yet, but seems pretty interesting if you're into that sort of thing. Heard there's a series too - anyone know if it's any good?
posted on 10/1/18
Heard there's a TV series*
posted on 10/1/18
Green mile
posted on 10/1/18
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
posted on 10/1/18
Young Stalin - Simon Sebag Montefiore
A wild and fascinating life.......and ultimatley an evil one.
posted on 10/1/18
Last book i read was called "homo deus"*...
Amazing study of how technology has shaped society and where it will take is next
* yea yea, it has homo in the title... you there at the back, stop sniggering
posted on 10/1/18
Comrade Fox by Stewart Hennesey. It's a novel based on the Russian revolution. Entertaining, very, and educational as its details are factual.
I also like nearly all Bernard Cornwell books.
posted on 10/1/18
And Jo Nesbo
posted on 10/1/18
Anything by Lynwood Barclay.
posted on 10/1/18
I recently purchased..
Heironymus Bosch - The complete works - Tashen
Amazing book with the garden of earthly delights as its centrepiece.
Beren and Luthian - Tolkien
Lovely fantasy story which comes out of the Silmarrilion mythos.
Riddling Reaver - steve jackson and ian livingstone
80s classic gamebook which came before the sorcery series.
Books eh!!
posted on 10/1/18
Last Kingdom are great,
If you like historical fiction then I would recommend all the series done by Conn Iggulden - There is a series on Rome but I would only read upto Book 4. The series on Ghengis Khan is probably the best but I also really enjoyed his series on the War of the Roses and if you aren't too familiar with the history bits he lets on what has been changed and what actually happened at the back.
Child of Vengeance by David Kirk is great and based on Samurai culture in japan in the 1500s - just waiting for the third book
The Ill Made Knight series is also brilliant by Christian Cameron
The way I tend to buy books is basically follow on from some of the Amazon recommends items for my kindle but it does really depend on what you like to read. I have a pretty diverse taste but generally read fantasy fiction or Historical fiction.
Currently reading Mindhunter because I really liked the Netflix show.
If you want a long read then the Dresden Files are pretty awesome and there are about 15 of them - kind of magic but in a modern Chicago setting.
Basically I read books for at least an hour to 2 hours almost daily and have done since being a child, dunno why just always loved it.
posted on 10/1/18
Finally got round to reading 1984, scarily close to where we are headed. Fantastic book when you take into account when it was written.
I enjoy the David Baldacci books and some of the earlier Dan Brown books, you know, easy to read page turned that keep you on your toes.
posted on 10/1/18
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin - 2017 joy squids (U2958)
posted 51 minutes ago
Last book i read was called "homo deus"*...
Amazing study of how technology has shaped society and where it will take is next
* yea yea, it has homo in the title... you there at the back, stop sniggering
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Homo dues was good, I preferred Sapiens myself. Explains a lot about human society and how it was shaped. Makes you realise how seriously we take life at times too.
posted on 10/1/18
Also if you like the Secret Service type books, Robert Ludlem type stuff then check out The Company by Robert Littell - its kinda the start of the CIA coming out of the war and weaves fiction into historical events and characters - great book though even if its a lengthy read.
posted on 10/1/18
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
posted on 10/1/18
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 55 seconds ago
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hate his endings though, always feel disappointed. I'm going to restart the Dark Tower series soon though so that might change my opinion.
posted on 10/1/18
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
..........
Right over your head Busby.
It was a Dunc pun.
posted on 10/1/18
If it's anything like the film I wouldn't bother
I've read 4 King books and I'd say the stand is far and away the best. Read up on it before committing to that series
posted on 10/1/18
I enjoy the David Baldacci books
.............
The King and Maxwell ones and the John Puller ones are my faves.
posted on 10/1/18
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 39 seconds ago
comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
omment by Dunc (U11713)
posted 6 minutes ago
Green mile
.............
That's too long, Dunc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As are all of Kings books. I read the stand last year, the unabridged version. Brilliant book and fantastic plot, shame he goes into so much detail about every little thing though.
..........
Right over your head Busby.
It was a Dunc pun.
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I posted before finishing my comment. Dunce hasn't read a book, watching the green mile is the closest thing
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