Why?@Natasha Whittam wrote:@xmiles wrote:George Orwell's first two novels were Burmese Days and A Clergyman's Daughter. His fifth and sixth were Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four but I guess you haven't read them.
I only read books written post-2000.
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151 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:24
boltonbonce
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152 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:24
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@Reebok Trotter wrote:Lee Child has been pretty consistent with his Jack Reacher novels. His first novel, the Killing Floor was a best seller and all his subsequent books have been on point. Michael Connolly is another crime writer who has made Harry Bosch into a household name.
Michael Connelly I will give you, he has written some good books.
153 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:26
Natasha Whittam
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@boltonbonce wrote:Why?
Because anything written previous has no relevance to my life today.
How is a book about farm animals written 70-odd years ago going to impact my life today? Or a book about 1984? I was only a baby.
154 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:27
boltonbonce
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Fair enough. That's why I never read The Bible.
155 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:38
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@boltonbonce wrote:Fair enough. That's why I never read The Bible.
Because you were a baby when it was written?
156 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:40
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
No. Because it's got a sad ending.@Natasha Whittam wrote:@boltonbonce wrote:Fair enough. That's why I never read The Bible.
Because you were a baby when it was written?
157 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:43
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Blasphemy.
158 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 12:45
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
I quite agree. Mind you,the critics were harsher in those days.@Natasha Whittam wrote:Blasphemy.
159 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:15
Reebok Trotter
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@wanderlust wrote:I like Jack Reacher for a holiday read because it moves along quickly and the writing is stylish even if the story lines are a bit predictable, but I've never read Connolly and the name Harry Bosch isn't really known in this particular household. I do have one of his on my Kindle though - The Black Echo - so I might give that a try next.@Reebok Trotter wrote:@Natasha Whittam wrote:I never read more than the first two books by an author because they are all shit.
The first book has to be good to get it published, the second book equally good to get a long term deal. Then the author just writes any old shit and the "fans" go out and buy it regardless.
By book 10 the "fans" finally cotton on that the author is taking the piss - but by then the author is a very rich person and no longer gives a shit.
Lee Child has been pretty consistent with his Jack Reacher novels. His first novel, the Killing Floor was a best seller and all his subsequent books have been on point. Michael Connolly is another crime writer who has made Harry Bosch into a household name.
Iirc The Black Echo was his very first novel and it got me hooked. Give it a try Wander and you won't be disappointed. As well as Jack Reacher for holiday reading I enjoy the Harlen Coben stand alone novels, not the Myron Bolitar series. Also Greg Iles and Linwood Barclay are very good thriller writers as well.
160 Re: Books. on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:19
Reebok Trotter
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@Natasha Whittam wrote:@boltonbonce wrote:Why?
Because anything written previous has no relevance to my life today.
How is a book about farm animals written 70-odd years ago going to impact my life today? Or a book about 1984? I was only a baby.
Have you ever read a Wilbur Smith novel? He does his research well and his description of Africa back in the day is very good. I started reading Wilbur Smith in my teens and I'm nearly sixty and Smith is still going strong.
I used to like Tom Sharpe. His earlier stuff like Riotous Assembly, Indecent Exposure, The Throwback, Vintage Stuff, Wilt etc were hilarious but his later stuff was nowhere near as funny.
161 Re: Books. on Wed Jul 05 2017, 08:39
Norpig
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Just finished Peter Hooks book on New Order, i can safely say that there is no chance of him rejoining New Order after reading his book. He really slags off Bernard Sumner as a moaner and control freak all the way through it.
A good read but Hooky comes across as very bitter.
A good read but Hooky comes across as very bitter.
163 Re: Books. on Thu Jul 13 2017, 21:19
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@boltonbonce wrote:@finlaymcdanger wrote:Timbuktu arrived today, Bonce. The English version!Strangely enough Fin,I recommended a book to Breadman some time ago,and he did exactly the same thing.
Quite a touching little book, Bonce. Very good ending too although it did catch me a bit by surprise. Thanks for recommending!
164 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 17:06
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Any Philip Pullman fans out there?
Looking forward to reading his latest.
Looking forward to reading his latest.
165 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 17:36
Bread2.0
Andy Walker
Never read any of his stuff but everybody raves about His Dark Materials.
Any kop?
Any kop?
166 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 17:42
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Loved them. The religious mob didn't care for them though.
168 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 18:33
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Some great Winter reading for you.
Just don't start at the end,like my smiley apparently did.
169 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 20:31
wessy
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I always have a book on the go. the usual crime fiction that most people read now and again a new author crops up latest for me was Liz Nugent a real twist at the end of her latest book. I like historical fiction (the Tudors) done the Lee Child books but became a bit bored so had a change.
I like the odd autobiography as well.
I like the odd autobiography as well.
170 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 21:03
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Talking books are great too.@wessy wrote:I always have a book on the go. the usual crime fiction that most people read now and again a new author crops up latest for me was Liz Nugent a real twist at the end of her latest book. I like historical fiction (the Tudors) done the Lee Child books but became a bit bored so had a change.
I like the odd autobiography as well.
Often listen on the way to,or in,work,and in the bath.
171 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 22:22
wessy
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My wife uses the audio books but for now i still prefer a book@boltonbonce wrote:Talking books are great too.@wessy wrote:I always have a book on the go. the usual crime fiction that most people read now and again a new author crops up latest for me was Liz Nugent a real twist at the end of her latest book. I like historical fiction (the Tudors) done the Lee Child books but became a bit bored so had a change.
I like the odd autobiography as well.
Often listen on the way to,or in,work,and in the bath.
172 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 22:24
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
And they're easier to chuck at the cat.@wessy wrote:My wife uses the audio books but for now i still prefer a book@boltonbonce wrote:Talking books are great too.@wessy wrote:I always have a book on the go. the usual crime fiction that most people read now and again a new author crops up latest for me was Liz Nugent a real twist at the end of her latest book. I like historical fiction (the Tudors) done the Lee Child books but became a bit bored so had a change.
I like the odd autobiography as well.
Often listen on the way to,or in,work,and in the bath.
173 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 22:24
Natasha Whittam
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@boltonbonce wrote:Often listen on the way to,or in,work,and in the bath.
I've told you before, stop putting those images in my head. Especially before bed.
174 Re: Books. on Thu Oct 19 2017, 22:27
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
I didn't mean to arouse you. Take a cold shower.@Natasha Whittam wrote:@boltonbonce wrote:Often listen on the way to,or in,work,and in the bath.
I've told you before, stop putting those images in my head. Especially before bed.
175 Re: Books. on Fri Nov 10 2017, 19:46
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Just a plug for 'Auntie's War' by Edward Stourton.
Great read for radio buffs.
Great read for radio buffs.
176 Re: Books. on Wed Jun 20 2018, 13:16
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
If anyone fancies a good read over the Summer,and a good laugh,I can recommend 'Your Dad Stole My Rake', by Tom Papa.
177 Re: Books. on Wed Jun 20 2018, 20:38
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It sounds rude that Bonce.@boltonbonce wrote:If anyone fancies a good read over the Summer,and a good laugh,I can recommend 'Your Dad Stole My Rake', by Tom Papa.
178 Re: Books. on Wed Jun 20 2018, 21:42
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Trust you to find a sordid angle.@karlypants wrote:It sounds rude that Bonce.@boltonbonce wrote:If anyone fancies a good read over the Summer,and a good laugh,I can recommend 'Your Dad Stole My Rake', by Tom Papa.
Now here IS a rude book.
179 Re: Books. on Wed Jun 20 2018, 21:45
Sluffy
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@boltonbonce wrote:If anyone fancies a good read over the Summer,and a good laugh,I can recommend 'Your Dad Stole My Rake', by Tom Papa.
Is it about slippers?
180 Re: Books. on Wed Jun 20 2018, 21:49
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Believe it or not,no. It's about something we all have to put up with.@Sluffy wrote:@boltonbonce wrote:If anyone fancies a good read over the Summer,and a good laugh,I can recommend 'Your Dad Stole My Rake', by Tom Papa.
Is it about slippers?
Family.
It's very funny. Treat yourself,and pass it around.
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