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[Old Gold]

Originally Posted by Teabags

World War Z by Max Brooks.

I'm also finally reading this after borrowing it about half a year ago. Diary style books are amazing for breezing through. Really liking it.

[3CR816]

Originally Posted by kirsten

This week I read Stephen Fry's 'the Hippopotamus' which, although slightly disturbing in places, was excellent. Also the first volume of the 'Fell' comics by Warren Ellis, 'Fell: Feral City'. Damn good, but bleak bleak bleak.

Currently reading 'Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!' by Richard Feynman. He was a genius!

Is Fell still being released? I was buying it in single issues and it seemed to disappear all of a sudden.

I'm reading Japrocksampler by Julian Cope at the moment. I always feel slightly guilty reading books about music, even if it is to help me find some new stuff. Very well written and informative so far. The ol' English student in me likes reading about what pop music means, as corny as that sounds.

[ca_gere]

Originally Posted by 3CR816

I'm reading Japrocksampler by Julian Cope at the moment. I always feel slightly guilty reading books about music, even if it is to help me find some new stuff. Very well written and informative so far. The ol' English student in me likes reading about what pop music means, as corny as that sounds.

Julian Cope's head on/repossesed memoirs are brilliant reads too. Seems like all the substance abuse hasn't damaged his intellect.

[3CR816]

Originally Posted by ca_gere

Julian Cope's head on/repossesed memoirs are brilliant reads too. Seems like all the substance abuse hasn't damaged his intellect.

I must admit that I wasn't really familiar with him before picking this book up (I actually bought as a present for someone who already had it and ended up getting hooked instead of going back to the shop), but I might just look out for those. Thanks

[Shaki]

Finally got round to reading Filth by Irvine Welsh and enjoyed it. I was a bit scunnered about half way through as it was just filth and I wasn't sure where it was going but he wrapped it very nicely. I didn't think I had a prudish bone in my body until I started reading Irvine Welsh!

Got about a quarter of the way through The Ipcress File by Len Deighton but wasn't enjoying it. Used to love my espionage thrillers and apparently this is one of the best but I just wasn't getting it.

Now reading The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler which I can't believe I haven't read before now given the amount of more recent hard-drinking, chain-smoking, wise-cracking yet contemplative and philisophical detectives that I have read about which are clearly influenced by this character. Really enjoying it.

[TelecasterSam]

Just finishing "I'm only being honest" - Jeremy Kyle

about to read.....

The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown

[KarmaTsunami]

Reading 'The Corner' by David Simon and Ed Burns. Loving it so far, but then I really enjoyed 'Homicide' so this was a pretty safe bet.

[kirsten]

Originally Posted by 3CR816

Is Fell still being released? I was buying it in single issues and it seemed to disappear all of a sudden.

I only bought the first three issues then couldn't find it anywhere, so just bought the collection. Think there have only been 9 issues. Lame. I hope it continues.

[ca_gere]

Originally Posted by Shaki

Now reading The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler which I can't believe I haven't read before now given the amount of more recent hard-drinking, chain-smoking, wise-cracking yet contemplative and philisophical detectives that I have read about which are clearly influenced by this character. Really enjoying it.

One of my favourite books ever. Philipe Marlow is one of these eternal characters that will never die, constantly getting resurected in films and literature under different guises. After you finish, you should watch The Long Goodbye. Having that book fresh in your mind makes this great film even better. One down side is that I'm pretty sure The Big Sleep made me take up smoking.

[3CR816]

Originally Posted by ca_gere

One of my favourite books ever. Philipe Marlow is one of these eternal characters that will never die, constantly getting resurected in films and literature under different guises. After you finish, you should watch The Long Goodbye. Having that book fresh in your mind makes this great film even better. One down side is that I'm pretty sure The Big Sleep made me take up smoking.

Class A recommendation, excellent book and awesome film. The Big Lebowski is also worth (re?)watching too after becoming familiar with Chandler