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« on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 15:56:45 » |
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Im looking for something decent to read, can anyone suggest something good? I have read and enjoyed books by Dan Brown, John Grisham, Dave Gorman and have also read the Northern Lights, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter stuff. Any ideas?
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magic8ball
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 15:58:30 » |
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I like Grisham and Dan Brown, and I've also enjoyed a few Ben Elton books.
Try Past Mortem or Dead Famous. Both rather absorbing.
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 15:58:58 » |
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i believe the diaries of STFC Bart would be quite ammusing
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:00:43 » |
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I have just finished reading the World According to Jeremy Clarkson - worth a giggle, now I am about to start reading the Historian, which is supposed to be good.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:15:14 » |
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'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace is ace.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:16:41 » |
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'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace is ace.  Danny Wallace is ace |
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:16:42 » |
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'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace is ace. That is by far the best book I've ever read. It's mega-ace. |
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:19:44 » |
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Very True, gotta love 'are you dave gorman?' tho with both of them in it
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:32:06 » |
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The Beach by Alex Garland is a great book. Miles better than the film.
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:37:02 » |
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Robert Jordan Wheel of Time series....
Much better than LOTR and only the 11 books to plough through, so will keep you busy.
The 1st book is a slow starter and may out you off but persavere and you will not be disappointed....
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 16:37:42 » |
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I've always liked Roger Hargreaves, Mr Greedy is brilliant, I read it all in one go.I'm currently reading Mr Jelly, it's a bit hard going at the start but it's amazing once you get into it.
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 19:08:05 » |
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I mentioned Decipher by Stel Pavlou a while back, definitely worth ago that and some of it isn't as far fetched as it seems.
Harlan Coben books are alright, and very easy to read. I also like Dean Koontz novels.
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 20:02:34 » |
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'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace is ace. Danny Wallace is ace as in brother of Rodney and Ray the famous Man United sibling trio? |
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 20:14:13 » |
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I recommend any book by Mark Steel (of 'The Mark Steel Lectures' which is sometimes shown late night BBC2/BBC4 show). Very very funny.
I think that they are called
"It's not a runner bean"
"Reasons to be cheerful"
"Vive la revolution"
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 22:23:52 » |
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i recommend anything by will self or terry pratchett  i have heard massively good things about sacred games by vikram chandra. this will be my next purchase |
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And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
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