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12 February 2002, 12:29 PM
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Clare said:
MP said:
Non-fiction = fact no?
[Edited by ChrisB - 12/2/2002 12:29:34 PM]
I do love reading, I think women are better at novels than men due to having a better imagination. (Not an invitiation for remarks). Men like to read fact, not fiction
I beg to differ...
Theres not a lot of non-fiction on my book case!
Theres not a lot of non-fiction on my book case!
[Edited by ChrisB - 12/2/2002 12:29:34 PM]
12 February 2002, 06:20 PM
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"Espedair Street" by Iain Banks and "Stupid White Men" by Michael Moore.
Espedair Street is an absolute modern-day classic; I've read it several times, but hadn't done so for perhaps a year. Nothing IB's done before or since (except, perhaps, The Crow Road) measures up.
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Edited to say that I've recently started "No Logo" by Naomi Klein and was not impressed. Avoid, unless you're a greener-than-green,(tie) dyed in the wool, eco-****. I mean, can nobody see the irony of an anti-advertising, anti-marketing book ... being the subject of it;s own marketing campaign?
[Edited by bros2 - 12/2/2002 6:29:19 PM]
Espedair Street is an absolute modern-day classic; I've read it several times, but hadn't done so for perhaps a year. Nothing IB's done before or since (except, perhaps, The Crow Road) measures up.
bros
Edited to say that I've recently started "No Logo" by Naomi Klein and was not impressed. Avoid, unless you're a greener-than-green,(tie) dyed in the wool, eco-****. I mean, can nobody see the irony of an anti-advertising, anti-marketing book ... being the subject of it;s own marketing campaign?
[Edited by bros2 - 12/2/2002 6:29:19 PM]
29 November 2002, 03:01 PM
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What book are you reading at present? (Not like, right now)
I am reading The Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub. Very good, but extremely dark.
I am reading The Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub. Very good, but extremely dark.
29 November 2002, 03:07 PM
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How can you read so many? Surely all the stories get tangled?
I do love reading, I think women are better at novels than men due to having a better imagination. (Not an invitiation for remarks). Men like to read fact, not fiction.
I went to bed at 9.00 pm last night and read for over an hour. Better than watching the crap on TV I think.
I do love reading, I think women are better at novels than men due to having a better imagination. (Not an invitiation for remarks). Men like to read fact, not fiction.
I went to bed at 9.00 pm last night and read for over an hour. Better than watching the crap on TV I think.
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29 November 2002, 03:38 PM
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"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, (somewhat surreal IMHO), and "The Technical Facts of the Vintage Bentley" (a cross between a Haynes manual and a work of fiction in that the errors and omissions are frightening
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On a more serious note, I think that you are spot on about blokes liking technical stuff, probably to do with us liking facts rather than emotional opinions.
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Going to bed at 9.00 and reading, you only do that when you are single or get to my age!
).On a more serious note, I think that you are spot on about blokes liking technical stuff, probably to do with us liking facts rather than emotional opinions.
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Going to bed at 9.00 and reading
, you only do that when you are single or get to my age!
29 November 2002, 03:39 PM
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Clarebabes: Have you read the forerunner to that one, "The Talisman"? It's one of my all-time faves. When I bought my copy, it had a sticker saying "soon to be released on video". Apparently, it never has been though. Shame.
I really love the "adventure" type books by Stephen King, if you haven't already, I'd recommend "The Stand" (uncut version), "It", and "Through the eyes of the Dragon".
I really love the "adventure" type books by Stephen King, if you haven't already, I'd recommend "The Stand" (uncut version), "It", and "Through the eyes of the Dragon".
29 November 2002, 03:42 PM
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Just finished "A White Merc With Fins" by James Hawes. A rattling good read.
Now re-reading "The One and Only", Peter Perrett's biog, and "In Cold Blood", Johnny Thunders' biog, both by Nina Antonia. Both ace
Now re-reading "The One and Only", Peter Perrett's biog, and "In Cold Blood", Johnny Thunders' biog, both by Nina Antonia. Both ace
29 November 2002, 03:48 PM
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I do love reading, I think women are better at novels than men due to having a better imagination. (Not an invitiation for remarks). Men like to read fact, not fiction
I beg to differ...
Theres not a lot of non-fiction on my book case!
Just started reading a Robert Rankin book, but try as i might i can't recall the title! D'oh! From the first dozen pages, it appears to be dragon related.
29 November 2002, 03:59 PM
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I have never read a Stephen King book in my life til now, though I will from now on. I usually read Dean Koontz, Patricia Cornwell, Ruth Rendell and Minette Walters etc....
I am 30 years old. I have one child and a boyfriend. There was nothing on TV and I didn't fancy getting "intimate"
I am 30 years old. I have one child and a boyfriend. There was nothing on TV and I didn't fancy getting "intimate"
29 November 2002, 04:06 PM
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the talisman is one of my favourite book of all time i have yet to start reading the black house its sitting there on my shelf but i cant afford to loose another couple of weeks to this book
29 November 2002, 04:15 PM
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That "art of negotiation" book i bought over a month ago
I've read about 2 pages of it I've never been into reading, I just don't have the attention span 
I've read about 2 pages of it
I've never been into reading, I just don't have the attention span
29 November 2002, 05:31 PM
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I'm currently reading "Nightshift" by Stephen King, it's a collection of his early short stories, a couple of which became films (Trucks which beame maximum Overdrive) or were later re-worked and became books (Jerusalems Lot).
His writing has matured a lot since then, but very interesting all the same. I think I know have about 30 SK books, usually bought second hand.
His writing has matured a lot since then, but very interesting all the same. I think I know have about 30 SK books, usually bought second hand.
29 November 2002, 05:35 PM
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Just started reading a Robert Rankin book, but try as i might i can't recall the title! D'oh! From the first dozen pages, it appears to be dragon related.
I tend to enjoy science fiction, fantasy, horror. I normally have no time for normal fiction as it bores me apart from authors like Robin Cook and Dick Francis.
Most of my books are packed away in storage ready for me to move, so I cannot remember which authors I have lots of books of. Brian Lumley style authors would be of interest to me......
29 November 2002, 05:58 PM
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A good majority of my books are fantasy or Si-Fi, running out of places to put them, bookshelf is full (mostly Micheal Moorecock) and i have boxes of books in the loft. Will have a look when i get home...
29 November 2002, 06:07 PM
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Don't like actually seeing films of books I've read. No film can replace the narrative for description like a book does. I read the lost world and then saw the film - not good at all by comparison.
29 November 2002, 06:07 PM
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I think women are better at novels than men due to having a better imagination.
[Edited by johnfelstead - 11/29/2002 6:08:25 PM]
29 November 2002, 06:12 PM
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I shall see how successful I am when I finally finish writing my novel - funnily enough it is of the fantasy/horror genre
MP, any suggestions for me? Whose style is Michael Moorecock similar to?
MP, any suggestions for me? Whose style is Michael Moorecock similar to?
29 November 2002, 06:12 PM
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Clarebabes: if you like Minette Walters, (I do too), also try Val McDermid: she wrote the "Wire in the Blood" that's being done on telly at the mo, and her "A Suitable Place for Execution" was one of the most thought provoking books I've ever read, especially in light of the recent death of Myra Hindley. Be careful though, as she also writes about a Manchester P.I., and those books are comparatively lightweight.
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29 November 2002, 07:14 PM
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Can't belive i set up a corner and left it! 
Morcock, hmmm, very serios syuff, kinda like a fantasy version of early Harry Harrison stuff. Was breifly a member of Hawkwind, as a narrator & writer after they wrote an albulm about one of his series of books. Easist stuff to get into are the Chronicles of the Albino Prince (Elric). Most of his books are based on the the idea of an 'Eternal Champion', with lots of elemental sorcery etc.
Morcock, hmmm, very serios syuff, kinda like a fantasy version of early Harry Harrison stuff. Was breifly a member of Hawkwind, as a narrator & writer after they wrote an albulm about one of his series of books. Easist stuff to get into are the Chronicles of the Albino Prince (Elric). Most of his books are based on the the idea of an 'Eternal Champion', with lots of elemental sorcery etc.
