kirsten Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Started 'Guided by Voices: A Brief History: Twenty-One Years of Hunting Accidents in the Forests of Rock and Roll' by Jim Greer yesterday. I do love GBV, but I've never really known much about them, so should be interesting...Finished this the other day. Now love GBV or, more specifically, Robert Pollard more than I ever imagined.Disobeyed my self-imposed book-buying-ban (hyphens and alliteration turn me on) and picked up a copy of Ian McEwan's 'On Chesil Beach' for 1 in a charity shop the other day. Have heard it's pretty good, but short, so will get started on it. One day I'll get round to finishing this Tony Visconti autobiography... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' by Stieg Larsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 On Chesil Beach was just okay. Disappointing as it had been hyped up to me. Fortunately, it wasn't very long. Easy to read though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 As soon as i finish uni this year and will actually have the time to read books for pleasure, i am ordering the top 10 of Sports Illustrated top 100 sports books of all time. I like reading about sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooperKeef Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hungry Caterpillar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Blue Blood by Edward Conlon. I was looking for something to read at the airport and it said 'If you like The Wire you'll LOVE this'. I'm a sucker. It's not too bad so far. Not a patch on David Simon's writing, but a good cop memoir nonetheless. If you love The Wire, you'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Just about to start reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Just about to start reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.I keep forgetting to pick up a cheap copy from somewhere, but I'll read it someday. Enjoy.Started (and will probably finish) the Pirates! In An Adventure With Whaling by Gideon Defoe today. It's very funny, highly recommended, along with the rest of his Pirates! books (including An Adventure With... Scientists, Communists and Napoloeon).Also picked up a copy of 'The Fallen' by Dave Simpson, all about the ex members of the Fall, to further my bands-I-like-but-know-nothing-about experience. I will start it tomorrow. Stole a copy of Ian McEwan's 'The Innocent' from work too. I say 'stole', I asked if I could have one and they said yes, but you've gotta pretend to be a rogue at every opportunity these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Wirelessly posted (LG-GC900/V10a Obigo/WAP2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)I've got about four books I'm halfway through reading. I really need to get into the habit of finishing one book before I start another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I keep forgetting to pick up a cheap copy from somewhere, but I'll read it someday. Enjoy.Started (and will probably finish) the Pirates! In An Adventure With Whaling by Gideon Defoe today. It's very funny, highly recommended, along with the rest of his Pirates! books (including An Adventure With... Scientists, Communists and Napoloeon).Also picked up a copy of 'The Fallen' by Dave Simpson, all about the ex members of the Fall, to further my bands-I-like-but-know-nothing-about experience. I will start it tomorrow. Stole a copy of Ian McEwan's 'The Innocent' from work too. I say 'stole', I asked if I could have one and they said yes, but you've gotta pretend to be a rogue at every opportunity these days...3.86 in Asda. I'm quite liking it so far. I didn't realise it was part of a trilogy. I must admit the only reason i'm reading it is because i saw a program about the film version and i thought it sounded good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 3.86 in Asda. I'm quite liking it so far. I didn't realise it was part of a trilogy. I must admit the only reason i'm reading it is because i saw a program about the film version and i thought it sounded good.I found it slow to start with all the talk of Swedish business etc, but it was great once it got going...I'm reading the follow up at the moment, 'Girl Who Played With Fire', and it's even better IMHO, straight down to business. Pre-ordered the paperback of 'Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest' off Amazon for 3.86 with free delivery so I imagine that will be read next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Also picked up a copy of 'The Fallen' by Dave Simpson, all about the ex members of the Fall, to further my bands-I-like-but-know-nothing-about experience. I will start it tomorrow.You should get Mark E.Smith's 'auto-biography', 'Renegade' it's ace, just slags off loads of folk who piss him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You should get Mark E.Smith's 'auto-biography', 'Renegade' it's ace, just slags off loads of folk who piss him off.It's also on my list I was slightly put off at first because a friend who is a massive Fall fan was disappointed by it, but I think he just has ridiculously hard-to-meet expectations.The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest is out on paperback today. So is, I'm informed, a book about N-Dubz. Clearly a wonderful day for literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 "Knockemstiff" by Donald Ray Pollock. Grim as fuck; parts of it remind me of McCarthy's "Child of God". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 It's also on my list I was slightly put off at first because a friend who is a massive Fall fan was disappointed by it, but I think he just has ridiculously hard-to-meet expectations.Yeah, if you are looking for a definitive history of The Fall as told by MES it's not in this book...it follows roughly chronological order apart from the opening chapter which lays straight into the band who abandoned him and his missus on tour in Amaerica...it's pretty damn funny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl anachronism Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Just finished reading "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer, I really enjoy his fictional work and the topic is one that highly holds my interest. I'd read Fast Food Nation, The Omnivore's Dilemma, The China Study etc. beforehand so it didn't really tell me anything I didn't know already, but it was a much lighter and enjoyable read than the others which while informative are a little heavy on the facts and figures. This was written much more colloquially and although there's still a lot of interesting data in it (the reference section in the back is a little on the heavy side) it was presented much more informally and in layman's terms which definitely makes it a lot more accessible than a lot of other texts on this subject. Also, despite being written by a vegetarian, it wasn't particularly biased and was sympathetic to the plight of the farmers and others working in the industry rather than demonising them. Covers all bases too, nutrition, welfare, environment, economics Definitely would recommend it, along with his two novels; Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Just finished Life and Times of Michael K - J M Coetzee. It was as unique a book as I've read and had some nice passages and interesting ideas. More character than story driven and it didn't really grab me. Worth a read though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Definitely would recommend it, along with his two novels; Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Was recommended this on Monday evening. Will have to investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Now reading 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 "My Shit Life So Far" - Frankie BoyleThis book is bad for your health. I'm litereally crippled with laughter reading this. I can only do about a dozen pages at a time.Highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Currently glued to The Little Drummer Girl - John Le CarreThe first of his that I've read having pilfered my Dad's bookshelves. The writing and the characters are excellent. A really intricate, detailed plot. I think I'm in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Currently glued to The Little Drummer Girl - John Le CarreThe first of his that I've read having pilfered my Dad's bookshelves. The writing and the characters are excellent. A really intricate, detailed plot. I think I'm in love. We've got all his books if you want to borrow any. Currently reading "Reefer Madness" by Eric Schlosser. I'm quite interested in the working of the Black Economy and this is meant to be a really good insight into it but I don't really like it thus far. I will update this if it picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimyReizeger Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I'm on the verge of abandoning Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood. It's all a little dull and introspective. However, really enjoyed After Dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I read 'Bright Earth; the Invention of Colour' by Philip Ball, 1st History of Art book I've read since I graduated nearly 6(!!) years ago. About the development of pigments, mainly artists pigments, but also dyes and printing tech, very good indeed.Nearly at the end of the 3000 page voyage that is the Baroque Cycle; best series ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Orwell's 'Keep The Aspidistra Flying'. I like it so far because the main character is a disgruntled bookseller with no money and I am also a disgruntled bookseller with no money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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