Author Topic: What books are we reading at the moment ? (Read 844996 times)

Zoidburg · « **Reply #950 on:** 23 November, 2009, 06:29:14 pm »

I just finished re-reading "I Am Legend".

pcolbeck · « **Reply #951 on:** 23 November, 2009, 07:38:43 pm »

Have just finished:

Admirals Andrew Lambert

It details the biography and careers of the British admirals he thinks were the greatest from the time of Henry VIII onwards (basically since the beginning of the Royal Navy). Each admiral gets a chapter of their own and we learn about the changing nature of the job and the interaction between the Navy and politicians. A fascinating book and an in sight into the use of the Royal Navy as an instrument of Empire for over 200 years. Some of the men featured I had never heard of (I'm not much of a navel historian) and Nelson isn't included as he is assumed to be in a different league to all British Admirals before or since.

her_welshness · « **Reply #952 on:** 23 November, 2009, 09:16:07 pm »

Quote from: Charterhall on 23 November, 2009, 06:25:40 pm

Just finished The House at Riverton by Kate Morton - thoroughly enjoyed it

Fantastic book

I would recommend Kate Atkinson's books.

Flying_Monkey · « **Reply #953 on:** 24 November, 2009, 03:36:04 am »

Occupied City by David Peace. The second of his Tokyo trilogy, the dense, repetitive writing and tricky structure makes this one a bit harder to get into than the grimy, atmospheric Tokyo Year Zero, but once you are in, it doesn't let up. I have a feeling this guy may be one of the most talented English writers currently working.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #954 on:** 24 November, 2009, 10:46:47 am »

Quote from: Zoidburg on 23 November, 2009, 06:29:14 pm

I just finished re-reading "I Am Legend".

I just finished "I Am Ozzy", Even scarier

Pip · « **Reply #955 on:** 24 November, 2009, 01:37:20 pm »

Just finished Julian Barnes' 'History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters'.

Didn't enjoy it

However, previous book was Wilkie Collins' ' The Woman in White' which was fab

nobby · « **Reply #956 on:** 24 November, 2009, 03:39:18 pm »

My 1908 copy of The Campers Handbook by TH Holding has arrived today

clarion · « **Reply #957 on:** 24 November, 2009, 03:41:18 pm »

Great - so we can find what type of caravan he used, and whether he had a hook-up and a satellite dish

nobby · « **Reply #958 on:** 24 November, 2009, 04:56:13 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 24 November, 2009, 03:41:18 pm

Great - so we can find what type of caravan he used, and whether he had a hook-up and a satellite dish

A quick glimp at the pics reveals a caravan; horse drawn. I'd like to do that. There's a bloke near here goes off into the Cotswolds every year with his horse drawn van, lurcher and chickens. He's away about four months on the round trip. Trices are cheaper than a good 'oss though

IanDG · « **Reply #959 on:** 24 November, 2009, 11:03:28 pm »

Just finished 'The girl with the Dragon Tattoo' realise what the fuss on here's about, it's a long time since I read over 500 pages in 10 days

her_welshness · « **Reply #960 on:** 25 November, 2009, 10:03:10 am »

Quote from: windy on 24 November, 2009, 11:03:28 pm

Just finished 'The girl with the Dragon Tattoo' realise what the fuss on here's about, it's a long time since I read over 500 pages in 10 days

My mother-in-law is on the final book in the trilogy, she has thoroughly enjoyed them.

Moondog · « **Reply #961 on:** 25 November, 2009, 07:27:18 pm »

Quote from: her_welshness on 02 November, 2009, 08:59:21 am

Just finished reading 'A Quiet Flame' by Philip Kerr. Yet again, brilliant writing, great black humour and an opportunity to learn about aspects of WW2 that are not talked about very much.

That is the next book in line.I have just finished the earlier instalment of Bernie's post war career.

Currently reading the latest Harry Hole (alcoholic,obstreperous,stubbon bastard of an Oslo Police detective) by Jo Nesbo...... Nemesis. I really enjoy this series.

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Rhys W · « **Reply #962 on:** 25 November, 2009, 08:32:09 pm »

I'm really enjoying "In Search of Schrodinger's Cat" by John Gribbin at the moment. It's made me realise how much I enjoyed physics (I did a PhD in it), especially the exciting developments around the start of the 20th century. All those evocative names - Rutherford, Bohr, Boltzmann, Planck, Einstein, Dirac...

clarion · « **Reply #963 on:** 25 November, 2009, 08:53:04 pm »

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Mr Larrington · « **Reply #964 on:** 26 November, 2009, 10:26:12 am »

Last Rituals ~ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

Not, I hasten to add, in the original Icelandic.

clarion · « **Reply #965 on:** 26 November, 2009, 10:38:06 am »

Wuss.*

* Icelandic for wuss

TheLurker · « **Reply #966 on:** 26 November, 2009, 10:55:28 am »

Ermm. This one: click.
Very slowly. Despite the target age range being some 40 years younger than me.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #967 on:** 26 November, 2009, 04:49:49 pm »

The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson

her_welshness · « **Reply #968 on:** 26 November, 2009, 05:50:50 pm »

Just started reading 'The Journal of Dora Damage' by Belinda Starling.

mark · « **Reply #969 on:** 27 November, 2009, 03:36:15 am »

"The Chaco Meridian", by Stephen Lekson. A description of Chaco, a city/power center that existed in the southwestern US before the Pueblo Indians whose influence extended as far as Central America. The title is taken from the claim that the rulers of this city migrated between 3 points in New Mexico and Mexico during their history, with all 3 points being located along the same north-south meridian. As a literary effort the book is nothing great, but I'm sufficiently intrigued by the concept to want to visit Chaco Canyon next spring.

Wascally Weasel · « **Reply #970 on:** 27 November, 2009, 04:08:49 pm »

Quote from: Zoidburg on 26 November, 2009, 04:49:49 pm

The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson

I love that one.

Flying_Monkey · « **Reply #971 on:** 27 November, 2009, 07:14:29 pm »

Quote from: Wascally Weasel on 27 November, 2009, 04:08:49 pm

Quote from: Zoidburg on 26 November, 2009, 04:49:49 pm
The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson

I love that one.

It's my favourite of his novels by far.

Pedaldog. · « **Reply #972 on:** 30 November, 2009, 10:18:41 pm »

Thief of time - Terry Pratchett. For is it not written that he does good stuff?

clarion · « **Reply #973 on:** 30 November, 2009, 10:21:33 pm »

Finally finished Mark Beaumont's book. It is terrifically dull, although something happens on about p370.

Now reading Merrie England by Nunquam (Robert Blatchford, editor of the Clarion). Should reinforce my socialist principles

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #974 on:** 02 December, 2009, 03:28:08 pm »

The Business ~ Iain Banks

Author Topic: What books are we reading at the moment ? (Read 844996 times)

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