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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:11
In the winter months I tend to read a lot.
Just finished How not to be a boy by Robert Webb. Apparently is was the number one best seller in the Sunday times. Described as “Laugh out loud Funny “ and “ Simply Brilliant “ amongst other things. Can’t agree. It was funny in parts and poignant in other parts, a good read, but nothing special.
Currently reading AA Gill. Pour me a Life.
Interested in what others have read recently/are reading just now.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:15
A biography on Winston Churchill by Roy Jenkins.
Before that crime fiction The Late Show by Michael Connolly.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:17
Just read a Cinese book, Hu Flung Dung by Wullie Katchit.
Loada schecht.
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:24
White line fever.
Given to me by a guy at work.
Not far into it but so far it's exactly what I expected and more.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:35
Just finished Tattooer of Auschwitz and now reading
- The life changing magic of not giving a F??? and
- Vietnam a history between 1945-1975.
Auschwitz book was humanity through horror. A new perspective as any books I read on the final solution were concentrating on the facts rather than from someone who lived through the horror.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 23 Jan 09:43
If anyone is interested in reading books from astronauts, strongly recommend Riding Rockets. Funny, sad and enlightening from a space shuttle crew member and how these guys minds are shaped differently to the rest of us mere mortals.
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Wed 23 Jan 11:23
Just finished the latest Tom Thorne book in the series by Mark Billingham (Highly recomend all of these)
About to start 4th and goal every day (about Alabama football)
In the middle of 'the Challenger customer'
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Wed 23 Jan 11:50
Just finished "The Warriors" by Sol Yurick. The film was only very loosely based on the book, they're a lot less likeable here but probably more realistic.
Now onto the second of Stuart Cosgrove's Soul trilogy, "1968 Memphis: The Pars Win The Cup Again".
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The universe is ruled by chance and indifference
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Topic Originator: average white par
Date: Wed 23 Jan 11:50
Stranglers biography "No Mercy" by David Buckley.... some interesting tales of the type of debauchery that all good rock stars should indulge in...
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Topic Originator: Gem 1977
Date: Wed 23 Jan 12:06
The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll.
Here's to the first of the day, fellas! To old D.H. Lawrence.
Neh! Neh! Neh! Fuh! Fuh! Fuh! Indians
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 23 Jan 12:36
The Mathematical Secrets of the Simpsons by Simon Singh. Good Read.
And the Five-Knuckle-Shuffle Viz compilation. Funny. But not as funny as it used to be.
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Topic Originator: richie5401
Date: Wed 23 Jan 12:52
Been reading "The Dangers of Alcohol" by Pirius A Point.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Wed 23 Jan 13:33
Been rattling through John Niven novels recently. Particularly recommend “Kill Your Friends”.
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Wed 23 Jan 14:42
Plato's "Republic".
Heavy read at times but very satisfying.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 23 Jan 19:02
'Battle Scars' by Jason Fox formerly of the SBS. Focuses more on his battle with PTSD than his experiences in the military.
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Topic Originator: helensburghpar
Date: Wed 23 Jan 19:07
The ragged trousered philanthropists. Bought it over a year ago due to recommendation but only started last week. Almost finished and really enjoying it.
Post Edited (Wed 23 Jan 19:09)
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Topic Originator: shrek par
Date: Wed 23 Jan 19:50
Forgotten voices of the Falklands war. Really good insight from people who were there
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Topic Originator: Lebowski
Date: Wed 23 Jan 20:05
Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags by Tim Marshall. Good, interesting read so far.
Previously read Prisoners of Geography by the same author which was a great insight into geo-politics.
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Topic Originator: Parnott
Date: Wed 23 Jan 20:08
12 Rules of Life
Jordan Peterson
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Wed 23 Jan 21:43
Still working my way through Outlander series.Read more on holiday than at home now so takes a while.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 23 Jan 23:29
Started reading Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation'. Can totally understand why its a bit of essential sci-fi reading
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Wed 23 Jan 23:34
I tried a brief history of time a few years back....
Nope... Totally over my intelligence level after the first page 😂
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Thu 24 Jan 00:43
<<Started reading Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation'. Can totally understand why its a bit of essential sci-fi reading>>
That was probably the first sci-fi book I ever read. Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke and Aldiss made their fortunes from the book-lovers of my generation. Good to know that they are still being read.
<<I tried a brief history of time a few years back....
Nope... Totally over my intelligence level after the first page 😂>>
Same with me. In fact, I don't think I know anyone who has completed the book. Most folks seem to have abandoned it about a third of the way through.
I am currently reading 'Chronicles Volume One' by Bob Dylan. A beautifully written piece of work. Oh, to have this man's talent with words!
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Thu 24 Jan 00:49
Yeah I was in over my head straight from the first page.
I think I just wanted to challenge myself and was sure I could at least understand a bit of it....
Ach well there's always old issues of viz to fall back on.... It was way funnier back then too 😂
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 24 Jan 15:59
BHoT by Hawking is pretty...tough to get through. Really enjoyed how he was able to describe physics in a way that Was able to improve my limited knowledge on Black holes etc. Definitely not for everyone though
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Thu 24 Jan 16:13
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Andrew283, Thu 24 Jan 15:59
BHoT by Hawking is pretty...tough to get through. Really enjoyed how he was able to describe physics in a way that Was able to improve my limited knowledge on Black holes etc. Definitely not for everyone though
Has he not gone back on what he first thought though, changed his mind?
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Thu 24 Jan 16:58
I seem to recall he changed his mind on something to do with black holes.
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Topic Originator: DayMan
Date: Thu 24 Jan 17:04
I'm reading Natives by Akala. It's pretty thought provoking so far but I'm only just a few chapters in.
Is your cat making too much noise all the time?
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Thu 24 Jan 17:16
Quote:
DayMan, Thu 24 Jan 17:04
I'm reading Natives by Akala. It's pretty thought provoking so far but I'm only just a few chapters in.
Akala is an interesting dude, very much enjoy listening to his thoughts and musings...
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Topic Originator: Malcolm Canmore
Date: Thu 24 Jan 19:50
“Perfidia” by James Elroy (for the third time). Looking forward to “The Border” by Don Winslow, published 28 Feb.
My dog eats meat
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Thu 24 Jan 20:07
Quote:
richie5401, Thu 24 Jan 18:30
Here you go Rasta,Widders
https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040712/full/news040712-12.html
Yep, thought so.
I posted it before and I stand by it....given he spoke with a glorified speak n spell...how does anyone know if he was or wasn't the most elaborate puppet show of the last century?
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Thu 24 Jan 20:10
Oooft Rasta lol
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Topic Originator: Superally
Date: Thu 24 Jan 20:25
Stuart MacBride - A dark so deadly. Cant beat a bit of "Tartan Noir"
2009/10, 2010/11, 2013/14, 2015/16 dafc.net Prediction League Champion
It's a well known medical fact that some men were born two drams below par.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Thu 24 Jan 22:42
Volume 13 of Mark Dawson's John Milton series.
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Fri 25 Jan 13:55
Quote:
Never10yairds, Thu 24 Jan 20:10
Oooft Rasta lol
There are videos from alleged ex "handlers" who say he was deliberately debilitated. Not sure of the validity...but can anyone determine the validity that what he said was his own words?
Let's face it more elaborate ruses than that have been pulled off.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 26 Jan 20:47
Getting near the end of my current read and I will certainly pick one that has been mentioned on here for my next.
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Topic Originator: RhinoPars
Date: Thu 31 Jan 21:21
I tend to usually have a few books on the go at any one time. Currently almost finished Misbehaving - the Making of Behavioural Economics by Richard Thaler and over half way through Bounce - The myth of talent and the power of practice by Matthew Syed, Nicholas Taleb’s Skin in the Game and David Sumpter’s (Liverpool fan with lifelong affection for the Pars) Soccermatics - Mathematical Adventures in the Beautiful Game. Finished first three chapters of Stephen Hawking’s Brief Answers to the Big Questions and just started Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 1 Feb 13:14
Book club forum!
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Topic Originator: camW00dS
Date: Mon 4 Feb 14:52
The Dark Tower by glorious Stephen King
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Topic Originator: TigerPar
Date: Mon 4 Feb 22:11
Working my way through the Dune series again, just finished Children of Dune so onto God-Emperor next.
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Mon 4 Feb 22:34
Had forgot all about that.I'll be reading it again soon.
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Tue 5 Feb 22:40
Quote:
DayMan, Thu 24 Jan 17:04
I'm reading Natives by Akala. It's pretty thought provoking so far but I'm only just a few chapters in.
Just been given this for my birthday, looking forward to chewing on✊
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Thu 14 Feb 20:45
I e just finished reading a book about the racehorse Dusty Carpet, it was never beaten
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