glasgow sheep Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just got the Megrahi book for my Birthday. Looks like it will be an interesting read, will report back. Will have to wait however as currently re reading 1984. btw manc catch 22 is superb, one of my favourite books. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-127720
bilbobaggins Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've just read The Black House by Peter May and moving onto the second of the trilogy: The Lewis Man. Well worth a look. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-127729
BigAl Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've just read The Black House by Peter May and moving onto the second of the trilogy: The Lewis Man. Well worth a look. Have read The Black House and agree it was a good read. Didn't know the second book was out, but thanks for the heads up. Away to have a look for it now Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-127768
Goldie03 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Currently reading Catch 22, it's the second time i've tried to read it but i've found it much easier to read the second time round. Didn't get 1/2 way the first time. Recently finish the English Patient which was a good read. One of my favourite films but didn't like the book Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-128014
Mentorred Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Just finished The Hunger Games trilogy - great read, can't wait to see the first film on Friday Reading the 3rd book now. My wife recommended it when the 1st book came out, I reluctantly read it. Liked the first two and enjoying the 3rd so far. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-128015
Azteca1903 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Recently finished this, was a fantastic piece of work - Loved Inverting the Pyramid, and on a similar note, just finished this. Incredibly comprehensive and a very critical biography, prepared to take Clough to task on some of his unacceptable behaviour. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-128565
tlg1903 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Might just have to download both of those Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-128601
Harcus Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Loved Inverting the Pyramid, and on a similar note, just finished this. Incredibly comprehensive and a very critical biography, prepared to take Clough to task on some of his unacceptable behaviour. Very interesting. Haha, I have that out from the library just now, but picked this up first: Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-128638
tlg1903 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Just started the second book of a song of fire and ice, more commonly known now as a game of thrones thanks to the serialization by hbo. An excellent read so far, a fantasy story that actually has balls. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-129665
scotfree Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Cormac McCarthy. The Road. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-130286
Goldie03 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Just started the second book of a song of fire and ice, more commonly known now as a game of thrones thanks to the serialization by hbo. An excellent read so far, a fantasy story that actually has balls. Oh my god how good is A Game of Thrones can't wait to start the 2nd book tho I have a few to read in between I have also just read Fifty Shades of Grey which I am sure none of you guys would be interested in Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135105
tlg1903 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Oh my god how good is A Game of Thrones can't wait to start the 2nd book tho I have a few to read in between I have also just read Fifty Shades of Grey which I am sure none of you guys would be interested in I'm up to book five now, epic! Tyrion Lannister is one of the greatest literary creations of all time. I would have pegged you of having higher standards than 50 shades of grey though hebrew Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135110
bloo_toon_red Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I have also just read Fifty Shades of Grey which I am sure none of you guys would be interested in @50shadesofEarlGrey I was an innocent cup of hot water, when suddenly I was tea-bagged by a complete stranger Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135114
manc_don Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Been reading hitch 22 which are Christopher hitchens memoirs, pretty good read and thought provoking at times. Though still not sure if he's a complete self assured twat or just passionate. Also read mafia state recently which was about Russian politics, fascinating read and im glad I don't live there! Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135116
bloo_toon_red Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I don't get out much these days(!), so in the last few months I have read a ton of thrillers, including: Archangel by Robert Harris - really enjoyed this one. The Scarlatti Inheritance, The Matarese Circle, The Osterman Weekend, Bourne Identity/Supremacy/Ultimatum by Robert Ludlum - Osterman the weakest of these, Matarese probably my favourite. The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth - great book The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin - I'd seen the film first, which kind of spoiled it a bit having Mahoney from Police Academy in my head Nazi Hunter by Alan Levy - disappointed me hugely, pretty dull The Spy Who Came in from The Cold by John Le Carre - really quite dark, I've struggled to get in to a couple of his books, I quite liked this one though The KGB Poison Factory by Boris Volodarsky - large sections on poisoning of Victor Iuschenko and Andrei Livinenko, writing style is a bit annoying but the substance is a good read Currently have Fatherland by Robert Harris on the go, alternative history set in Berlin 1964 after the Nazis won the war, shaping up to be a good one. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135118
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Odessa File is brilliant. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135119
glasgowdon Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I know I've read The Odessa File but I can't remember a thing about it. I recall enjoying it though. May have to look up a plot summary somewhere. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135122
BigAl Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have also just read Fifty Shades of Grey which I am sure none of you guys would be interested in Ah the good old "mummy porn" Mrs Al just finished first book and started the second one. No complaints from me about her reading them Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135331
Madbadteacher Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ah the good old "mummy porn" Mrs Al just finished first book and started the second one. No complaints from me about her reading them You get peace to do some gardening and look at DIY manuals? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135345
RDU_64 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Currently reading Snuff by Terry Pratchett but have just downloaded this: How did you find this book Kow? I just downloaded a sample to it the other night but was looking for a second opinion before I buy it! I have recently read Trawlerman by Jimmy Buchan, On Fire With Fergie, Join Me by Danny Wallace and Dave Gorman vs The Rest Of The World by Dave Gorman. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135349
dave_min Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 How did you find this book Kow? I just downloaded a sample to it the other night but was looking for a second opinion before I buy it! I have recently read Trawlerman by Jimmy Buchan, On Fire With Fergie, Join Me by Danny Wallace and Dave Gorman vs The Rest Of The World by Dave Gorman. Have you been at my bookshelf? I'm gonna read On Fire With Fergie when i'm in Gothenburg in a fortnight Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135350
BigAl Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 You get peace to do some gardening and look at DIY manuals? No call for DIY around here with herself reading these books If the novelty of marriage has worn off, get your missus on to reading this stuff Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135351
Goldie03 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm up to book five now, epic! Tyrion Lannister is one of the greatest literary creations of all time. I would have pegged you of having higher standards than 50 shades of grey though hebrew Yeh my pal reckoned Tyrion and Jon Snow were her favourite characters, cannot wait till I can start the next book Well, you have to read books that get talked about a lot sometimes Ah the good old "mummy porn" Mrs Al just finished first book and started the second one. No complaints from me about her reading them It's like Mills & Boon with a bit soft porn thrown in, apparently most ladies read it on their kindle so no-one knows. I read it on the train You fancy a bit S&M at your age Al Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135352
CtS Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Sausage and Mash is still a firm favourite dish for British pensioners. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135353
bloo_toon_red Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Sausage and Mash is still a firm favourite dish for British pensioners. Mrs Al = great bangers Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/567-the-donstalk-book-club/page/25/#findComment-135354
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