What are you reading?

[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!)