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06 June 2010, 05:23 PM
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Just got the new Stephen King book "Under the Dome"
Also a science fiction novel by a new author, David Jackson. It's called BUGZ : Contact - Book Zero. A nice signed 1st edition. Hopefully it will be a good one.
Also a science fiction novel by a new author, David Jackson. It's called BUGZ : Contact - Book Zero. A nice signed 1st edition. Hopefully it will be a good one.
06 June 2010, 07:58 PM
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1. Area 7 by Matthew Reilly
2. P is for Peril by Sue Grafton
3. Anything by Matthew Reilly
Yikes, just seen the OP date!!!
2. P is for Peril by Sue Grafton
3. Anything by Matthew Reilly
Yikes, just seen the OP date!!!
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06 June 2010, 10:05 PM
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don't think the OP date matters. always interested in what others read. reading the Horus Heresy again. 44 years old and reading books for 12 year olds. ho hum
07 June 2010, 12:07 AM
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Finished "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and am now reading "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and you can probably guess what I'll read after that 
Does it count that I'm not reading with a real book, rather I'm using an electronic version?
Does it count that I'm not reading with a real book, rather I'm using an electronic version?
07 June 2010, 07:41 AM
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07 June 2010, 08:58 AM
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Still sniffing about buying first editions though
Got James Frey - A Million Little Pieces 1st edition a wee while back
07 June 2010, 09:24 AM
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Finished all three, a very good story. Salander is a cracking character. Currently on Book 7 of the Harry Potters. I do all my 'reading' on audiobook now.
Still sniffing about buying first editions though
Got James Frey - A Million Little Pieces 1st edition a wee while back
Still sniffing about buying first editions though
Got James Frey - A Million Little Pieces 1st edition a wee while back
Also have rekindled my love of Tom Sharpe books, so un pc it hurts and am often caught lol either in the car or at home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sharpe for those unfamiliar with his work.
07 June 2010, 12:10 PM
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Quality thread!
I'm reading "Syd Barret - A very irregular head" by Rob Chapman
and "Gallows Thief" by Bernard Cornwall (I love historical fiction)
I just finished reading all 4 of the Jack Caffery novels by Mo Hayder
I use a Sony PRS500 reader, anyone else using an electronic book? What type and whats your thoughts on it?
I honestly think they are the best thing invented this century, I've saved heaps of money and my ebook collection must be about 5000 books (all modern).
I use Calibre software to catalogue and convert file types.
I'm reading "Syd Barret - A very irregular head" by Rob Chapman
and "Gallows Thief" by Bernard Cornwall (I love historical fiction)
I just finished reading all 4 of the Jack Caffery novels by Mo Hayder
I use a Sony PRS500 reader, anyone else using an electronic book? What type and whats your thoughts on it?
I honestly think they are the best thing invented this century, I've saved heaps of money and my ebook collection must be about 5000 books (all modern).
I use Calibre software to catalogue and convert file types.
26 June 2010, 01:40 PM
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Just finished Alastair Reynolds - The Prefect. Very good, I feel empty now I have nothing to tear me away from reality!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prefect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prefect
26 June 2010, 02:05 PM
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Just finished Alastair Reynolds - The Prefect. Very good, I feel empty now I have nothing to tear me away from reality!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prefect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prefect
Looks interesting
Would this stand alone or would you need to have read others first?
26 June 2010, 02:22 PM
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I would read Revelation Space first and Chasm City if possible. They are all very good books although i'm not a very educated person but they hold my attention well.
I really do enjoy his books. I think I have read them all as I really do like the universe of Revelation Space. Its also very interesting that what may seem like a good ending in one book may lead to bad things in the other books.
I really do enjoy his books. I think I have read them all as I really do like the universe of Revelation Space. Its also very interesting that what may seem like a good ending in one book may lead to bad things in the other books.
28 June 2010, 12:15 PM
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I found a compendium of the London Strand Magazine for the months July to December 1892 at our local market. Published by George Newnes of the Strand.
It is in good condition except the front hard cover is missing.
Fascinating read and gives a good indication of how people thought in those days and also quite a bit of history as well.
Les
It is in good condition except the front hard cover is missing.
Fascinating read and gives a good indication of how people thought in those days and also quite a bit of history as well.
Les
23 August 2010, 08:07 PM
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The Hockey Stick Illusion was an excellent holiday read. All about the corruption of science by a clique of crooked dendro-climatologists. Also got to learn about PCA (a complex statistical technique) which was described in a way even a numpty like me could understand!
Also read "one day" which was a surprisingly charming and amusing page-turner.
Also read "one day" which was a surprisingly charming and amusing page-turner.
23 August 2010, 08:17 PM
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Just finished reading Vulcan 607, which was a really interesting read based on the Vulcan raid on the Falklands.
I can't recommend it enough
I can't recommend it enough
24 August 2010, 11:07 AM
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Havent started it yet, but I've been lent a sci-fi book called The Reality Dysfunction by Peter E Hamilton. He keeps badgering me to start it, must have left an impression on him!
25 September 2010, 09:27 AM
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Haven't read Terry Pratchett for a while.Quite enjoying his 'Unseen Academicals' though
Good few laugh out loud bits again.Very good with those is Mr Pratchett
Good few laugh out loud bits again.Very good with those is Mr Pratchett
25 September 2010, 09:56 AM
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I would read Revelation Space first and Chasm City if possible. They are all very good books although i'm not a very educated person but they hold my attention well.
I really do enjoy his books. I think I have read them all as I really do like the universe of Revelation Space. Its also very interesting that what may seem like a good ending in one book may lead to bad things in the other books.
I really do enjoy his books. I think I have read them all as I really do like the universe of Revelation Space. Its also very interesting that what may seem like a good ending in one book may lead to bad things in the other books.
I'm reading the Void trilogy ATM.
25 September 2010, 12:50 PM
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+1 for Peter F Hamilton. Book 3 of the Void trilogy will be after the current read.
Pretty much anything by Robin Hobbs
Reading Start the Car by David 'Bumble' Lloyd at the moment - mildy humerous in parts
Pretty much anything by Robin Hobbs
Reading Start the Car by David 'Bumble' Lloyd at the moment - mildy humerous in parts
20 January 2011, 11:10 AM
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That's all 12 of Jim Butchers Dresden Files done. Best I have read in a while. Don't be fooled by the TV off spin, it is a VERY poor representation of Harry Dresden.
Harry is a Wizard working in Chicago as a P.I. Books are full of excellent characters and Jim Butcher build a believable place where our world lives along side the 'Never Never', where all the Vampires and Faeries Ghouls and Demons live. May sound a bit childish, but this is an exceptional set of books aimed a more adult audience that the Harry Potter books.
I am now stuck right in the middle of a cliff hanger with book 13 not out until July AAARRRGGGHHHH.
Harry is a Wizard working in Chicago as a P.I. Books are full of excellent characters and Jim Butcher build a believable place where our world lives along side the 'Never Never', where all the Vampires and Faeries Ghouls and Demons live. May sound a bit childish, but this is an exceptional set of books aimed a more adult audience that the Harry Potter books.
I am now stuck right in the middle of a cliff hanger with book 13 not out until July AAARRRGGGHHHH.
29 January 2011, 08:25 AM
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Just read "End Game" by Mathew Glass
http://www.amazon.co.uk/End-Game/dp/B004EYSLOU
Best book I've read in ages (well since Vulcan 607 anyway). Builds a story leading up to a military standoff between US vs. China. Describes how a perfect storm of misunderstanding arises through economic, military and political threads. Some good characters you either really hate or root for.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/End-Game/dp/B004EYSLOU
Best book I've read in ages (well since Vulcan 607 anyway). Builds a story leading up to a military standoff between US vs. China. Describes how a perfect storm of misunderstanding arises through economic, military and political threads. Some good characters you either really hate or root for.
