What are your reading?

[larrysputnik]

Currently I'm into a biography about Frank Zappa by Buddy Miles. :rock: What are you guys reading?

[Robusto]

The band takes me out many evenings, so in truth there is little time for reading.

The last book I read was in France. Richard Hammond's autobiography.

The next book I will read will probably be the new Stephen King. People are snotty about him, but I think he writes some fantastic descriptive prose.

Or I will pick up on one of the various cigar-related books recommended by guys on here over the last few weeks.

I've been told the Rik Mayall autobiography is a bloody good laugh, so I will pick that up one day.

[Deano]

5.5 volumes through Churchill's 2nd world war at the mo, 6 in total...

[Uncle Chop Chop]

The Watchmen, the only graphic novel in the top 100 times list of must reads, thought i'd give it a go, not bad!

Think - a book about thinking, bit deep for me, does my head thinking about some of the stuff in it, but interesting, lots of philosophy in it.

The Man in the High Castle, Philip K Dick - only about 20 pages in, again interesting.

I tend to have about 4 books on the go at once.

Finished Cell by Stephen King not long back, enjoyed that, back to the old Stephen King stuff.

One of my favourite books when i was a bit younger was King Rat by James Clavell, couldn't put that one done, i'm going to read it again to see if it was as good as i remember.

Don't do autobiography books out of principle, in the UK the average author/writer will earn less than ?10,000 per annum (ithinks it about ?7000, if you take all the celebrity autos away), so it galls me that some no mark 'celebrity will get a 6 figure sum just to get a ghost writer to write their 'story' ffs.

anyways i'll stop ranting.

Phil

[cohibaIV]

I am reading Ranulph Fiennes autobiography at the moment - Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know.. a Very good read. :biggrin1:

Then going onto '2 Para' about them in the first weeks of the Afgan war, meant to be really good.

[cohibaIV]

Or I will pick up on one of the various cigar-related books recommended by guys on here over the last few weeks.
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Which books are they mate, never read one???

[Drewmidorn]

The Watchmen, the only graphic novel in the top 100 times list of must reads, thought i'd give it a go, not bad!

Think - a book about thinking, bit deep for me, does my head thinking about some of the stuff in it, but interesting, lots of philosophy in it.

The Man in the High Castle, Philip K Dick - only about 20 pages in, again interesting.

I tend to have about 4 books on the go at once.

Finished Cell by Stephen King not long back, enjoyed that, back to the old Stephen King stuff.

One of my favourite books when i was a bit younger was King Rat by James Clavell, couldn't put that one done, i'm going to read it again to see if it was as good as i remember.

Don't do autobiography books out of principle, in the UK the average author/writer will earn less than ?10,000 per annum (ithinks it about ?7000, if you take all the celebrity autos away), so it galls me that some no mark 'celebrity will get a 6 figure sum just to get a ghost writer to write their 'story' ffs.

anyways i'll stop ranting.

Phil
The Watchmen is a great book. You should grab a copy of V for vendetta if thats your sort of thing. I'm looking forward to the movie of Watchmen. I'm ashamed to say I have all of the first edition DC prints of the watchmen.

D

[Robusto]

Have just bought Churchill's Cigar and intend to have a quiet afternoon's reading to break into it.

The author writes in the liner that his personal favourite cigar is a Cohiba Robusto. He's clearly a man of taste. :biggrin1:


http://www.ukcigarforums.com/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=112

[SmokinCohibas]

Steven Saylor - Roman Blood

Rome, 80 B.C.: When an aspiring young advocate named Cicero takes on his first big murder case, he draws the wrath of the dictator Sulla...and turns for help to Gordianus the Finder.

http://italian-mysteries.com/SS01.html

[Deano]

Raising this thread from the archives!

Just finished Peter Hamilton's Void trilogy, after reading his Night's Dawn trilogy - both bloody excellent.

Now moving on to the Dune books...

[Bad-Yeti]

Not reading as such but am currently working on writing 3 books, well actually 2 and a further trilogy......yeah not the wisest thing to do all at once, yet to see if I can get any of them published.

[Zigatoh]

Writing a book? 3 books even?? at once?!? Give us a bit more detail you crazy fool!

[Bad-Yeti]

Hmmm well one is a look at the decline of Society and the failure of the democratic system but from a slightly humourous standpoint.

The Trilogy is about Earth being born from a seed ship from tens of thousands of years ago and our re-integration into the human Empire. Such delights as off world records showing the the ships captain was names Abraham and the lead Bioengineer was named Alha (may have to change these though to get published).

The third is a screenplay which I really really want to talk about but can't until it's more fleshed out.

We will see though, i'm a) not a great writer b) lazy and c) prone to very erratic thoughts. ;)

[Zigatoh]

Well if you ever need a wodjamacallit, reader person, what comments on stuff they reads for writers like, y'know what I mean, then I'm game - As you can see I'm highly literrerous! :cool:

[Bad-Yeti]

May well do chaperoo :)

Oh and as for reading, just bought a new copy of The Empyrean Age to ready for the umpteenth time, awesome book if you like SciFi.

[Zigatoh]

Used to be a big sci-fi/fantasy reader but lately just read the other halfs cast off crime novels, usually only on holiday these days too! Favourite I remember reading in the last few years was Tad Williams' Otherland series, ruddy marvellous!

[Monkey Nuts]

Well I'm studying online for a degree in Sportsturf Science at the moment, so I'm pretty much reading books on agronomy, plant botany and golf course management and not a lot else. Not particularly exciting is it!

[baccybert]

Edward Thomas Collected Poems, with an added bonus of his published war diary. Killed whilst lighting his pipe during a lull in the fighting at the Battle of Arras, what a way to go. I'd recommend his works to anybody but particularly those with a love for nature :) Great for a chill session.

Bert

[Spoony]

I've just finished "Pies and Prejudice" by Stuart Macconie. Great, funny read about his relationship with the north. I'm now reading the fascinating "Short history of nearly everything" by the consistently brilliant Bill Bryson. Every kid should have to read this book in school it would encourage countless more kids into sciences. A really good book. Full of great facts you can use down the pub.

[Styler]

Reading Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged for the third time, I just love it.

Looking for some quality sci-fi or fantasy next.

[Wardjrz]

Just finished a free download for Ken (my Kindle) about Broadmoor - quite interesting.
Just started a short story by Stephen Leather about a character called Jack Nightingale. I like his Spider Shepherd books too.

I quite like what my Kindle has done for my reading habits - being "careful" with money I have tried quite a few of the free downloads and as a consequence have discovered quite a few good books.

For other Kindle users I'd recommend "You've gone too far this time sir" if you like autobiographical travel books.

Love Stephen King, Like autobiographies - I struggled with Keith Richards's though, it was a bit too rambling but no surprise there really.

Really enjoyed all three Stieg Larsson The Girl with... books.

Will be looking for the Rick Mayall book.

[Gordonbcb]

Just started a short story by Stephen Leather about a character called Jack Nightingale.

That short story is OK, but his first novel with the character Jack Nightingale is superb. I think it's called Nightfall (?). And I'm not usually a fan of supernatural novels.

I'm currently reading Sammy Hagars autobiography. He comes across as a very honest and genuine guy. A real rags to riches story. I know there are always two sides to every story but guys like Eddie Van Halen and Dave Lee Roth come accross as total ****holes.

Also, I discovered am Italian crime writer called Michelle Giuttari this summer. Well worth a read. Don't think he's on Kindle format yet though.

[Monty72]

Finished Churchills Cigar-good read that details his love for cigars. Picked it up on Ebay very cheap. Currently reading Henry Hills story [the guy from Goodfellas] Great read.

[daverave999]

Usually got a few on the go. Current part read ones are:

Only When I Larf (Len Deighton)
Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill)

Been working my way through the Len Deighton ones from the start and really enjoying them!

[Reaver2145]

Im quite into the whole "steampunk" so i tend to stick to them.

So atm im reading leviathan by scott westerfeld and infernal devices by K.W.jeter

[Gary]

Currently reading The Best Wines of California, by Stephen Brooke, very good book for those with a similar interest, very thorough.

[Detroit_Waves]

I'm reading far too much at the moment! Tomorrow is actually a fully dedicated reading day to try and get rid of some of the things off the list as I'm starting to get confused.

Book wise, I'm currently reading:

Chuck Palahniuk - Damned. Only a couple of chapters left though.
Mark Danielewski - House of Leaves. Have read once before, but is by far one of the most original and fascinating reads that exists.
Thomas Hardy - Far from the Madding Crowd. Surprised myself by having read this, so just started last week.

I also have the first two books from the Game of Thrones series that I can't wait to start. Hoping to get them both in before the next season starts in April!!

Aside from this, I have 5 music video treatments that I need to read through tomorrow. There are 2 screenplays that I have that I need to try and get through before the end of the weekend, and I will also hopefully have time to read through the newspaper at least ONCE this week!!

[Deano]

Read all of the [available] Game of Thrones, they're very good, though extremely long!

[Drewmidorn]

Read all of the [available] Game of Thrones, they're very good, though extremely long!
It's all your fault that I've just read the first four in succession and ploughing my way through the fifth right now...

However.... awesome writing... epic....surprising and harsh!

They are a must read whether you're a fantasy fan or not.

[Stevieboy]

Been working my way through the Len Deighton ones from the start and really enjoying them!

Another fan!! I love Len Deighton esp. the Game, Set & Match dekalogy. Genius....

Dave..have you tried Charles Stross' THE ATROCITY ARCHIVES. It's a Deighton/Lovecraft spy-cum-thriller-cum-comedy (there's no actual cum though!)

[Stevieboy]

Just finished The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters and it's sequel. Phenomenal

Working my through a pile of Vertigo Graphic novels I've been stock-piling off eBay

[JOAO LA PEZ]

Not a book a long essay, The Road to Wigan Pier,

People of the Abyss, Jack London

[L_DOG]

Just finished the final book of Scott Pilgrim. Fun read!

Now getting tucked into Pandoras Star by Peter Hamilton.

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[Manning]

Just started reading sherlock holmes got it as a xmas present, not sure if i like it yet. Last book i read was the count of montecristo, awesome story.

[Simon Bolivar]

Well Manning, that leads nicely into mine, I have just finished Sir Nigel by Sir Arthur Colan Doyle & tells how squire Nigel wins his golden spurs. It a prequel to his White Company, which is Sir Nigel's life in the Hundred yrs war. Very well researched & a real surprise if you are more used to the Sherlock Holmes stories. I used to enjoy reading Medieval knight novels at school so this was a good follow up. Then I tried to buy White company on fleabay but have ended up with another copy of Sir Nigel! So if any one is interested, I'll fwd it for a fiver or swap it for White Company.

[tippexx]

The Encyclopaedia of Plants .... I know, but I'm looking to re-design the borders a bit!

[HabanoSy]

My Early Life 'Young Winston' - Winston Churchill
Encyclopedia of post revolution Havana cigars - Min Ron Nee (ongoing :rolleyes:)

Cheers, HabanoSy

[senor_robusto]

perdurabo: the life of aleister crowley by richard kaczynski! fantastic book, honestly written, well researched!!! kinda demystifies the 'wickedest man in the world', the 'great beast 666, makes him more human/ man like! man, did he get up to some serious mischief, lol......

alex

[Deano]

Just finished the final book of Scott Pilgrim. Fun read!

Now getting tucked into Pandoras Star by Peter Hamilton.

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Let me know how the Hamilton book is. Read a load of his now.

Just started the Dune series as I've not read them before.

[Manning]

Just finished reading Sherlock Holmes The Sign Of Four, much better than a study in scarlet IMO.Plenty of references to cigars, pipes and interestingly the hypodermic use of cocaine :confused: which basically opens and closes the novel. Cant help thinking there would be much more of a fuss made if the book was more modern :eviltongue:.

Enjoyed reading this on a nice lazy Saturday, smoking a monte no 5 :849:

[monkey66]

Recent:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Partridge-Need-Talk-About-Alan/dp/0007449178
Classic Partridge!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Way-See-It-Revelations/dp/1447205391/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2
Much better than expected and a really good read (especially for anyone in business).

Current:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jerusalem-Biography-Simon-Sebag-Montefiore/dp/0297852655
Unbelievable book but very academic and hard work. Will let you know if/when I finish it.

[nicwing]

Just read 'The moons a balloon' again, plus Tony Wilson's biography and the Peter Hook 'How not to run a club' about the Hacienda, great to read the same story told from two completely different perspectives.

[Superbrother]

I'm currently hooked on James Ellroy. Read American Tabloid, just about to finish The Cold Six Thousand then onto Blood's a Rover tonight.

[Simon-JG-hr]

Fiction-wise, I'm currently making my way through Kipling's Kim. I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far, and love some of the powerful messages that are built into the story, narrative and dialogue. Since starting the book, I have new addition to my list of 'favourite' quotations: "...if evil men were not now and then slain it would not be a good place for weaponless dreamers."

From an academic/work point of view, I have a few on the go at the moment. Command in War by Van Creveld, which I'm reading alongside my umpteenth return to Clausewitz's On War (which, along with Machiavelli's The Prince, is misinterpreted and misquoted more than just about any book in history, in my opinion). Finally, A Question of Security: The British Defence Review in an Age of Austerity, which is a key reference in my article on the post-SDSR adaptability of maritime power as a tool of foreign policy. (If the premise of the article isn't boring enough for you, it should be published sometime around the end of the year).

[Gary]

Currently enjoying The Finest Wines of California by Stephen Brooke, excellent book if you love your wine like me

[larrysputnik]

I'm reading the final installment in the Millenium series, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I really enjoy these books. It's a shame there will be no more.

[Vortigan]

"Nobody Ever Says Thank You".A biography of the great Brian Clough :smile:

[pedro]

Just finished El Narco, and moved onto a Ian Rankin I have meant to read for a while.