Books (4 Viewers)

[sw88]

apologies in advance for what might seem a boring topic

Not much of a reader but when I book a holiday I usually get a book, or download one, to pass the time chilling in the day by the pool! That time of year has arrived again

Anyone a read any recently that might be worth looking at?

Previous ones I've enjoyed are by an ex cop whose worked in many departments - terrorist, Gun and drug crime, safeguarding children etc. Ones before that include Frankie Boyle, so what I read isn't always about the same thing; but like music (don't have a specific taste).

 

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[Si80]

Anything by Chris Kuzneski. The Payne & Jones stuff is brilliant.

 

[wingy]

Mcarthy's Bar by Pete Mcarthy (sadly now deceased)
A humorous Travelogue of a Plastic paddy(his own words) about where he's been On St Patricks day, the Craic, Guiness and Singapore noodles, highly recommend as you should chuckle all the way through.

 

[lifeskyblue]

I read at least half hour every day before bed. I prefer whodunnits, adventure and action as 'pass the time reading' but also enjoy more serious stuff and the traditional classics.
I agree with si80 if you want a thriller...or try a lee child (born in cov but lives now in USA.


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[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I've read Danny bakers two books loved the first one second one was a struggle
I've got 11/22/63 to read for this holiday
I've read running with the firm about an undercover police team who infiltrated millwalls hooiligans
I think that's what they based the film Id on
I prefer auto biographies to be honest, best one I read was Paul mcgraths
But Wingy is right about mcarthys bar very good book

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I've also been given a book from a friend who loves mafia books
It's called " l heard you paint houses"
Apparently there's talk of it being turned into a film
I'll give that a go on holiday also

 

[armybike]

Player One Ready might be worth considering, especially if you fancy a plethora of 80s pop culture references.

 

[Gaz71]

I recently read the Shaun Ryder book, quite a good read if your into the happy Monday's and the madchester era, also a great book by Simon Mason called Too high, Too Far, Too Soon.

 

[LastGarrison]

Any specific genres you're into?

Like Daz I'm mainly into autobiographies or true crime, although I have read pretty much all the Irvine Welsh books and I am currently reading The Revenant (haven't seen the film yet but the book is good so far).

Some of my favourites off the top of my head:

Marching Powder - Rusty Young
8 Lives Down - Major Chris Hunter
Open - Andre Agassi
The Iceman - Richard Kuklinski
Threepenny Memoir - The Lives of a Libertine - Carl Barat
Ronnie - Ronnie Wood
Who Ate All The Pies - Micky Quinn
The Four Kings - George Kimball
Scally - Andy Nicholls
Sex, Drugs and Football Thugs - Mark Chester
King of the World - David Remnick
Watch My Back - Geoff Thomson

 

[skybluetony176]

If you like drug and crime based books try a book called the kings of cocaine. I don't fully recall the authors name, Guy something. It has been 20 years since I read it. It's all about the Columbian drug cartels and how cocaine was introduced into America.

 

[Pipehitterz]

i read cyclone story of barry mcquigan on my last holiday. was fantastic, and a must read for anyone interested in the irish struggles plus boxing

 

[Captain Dart]

@LastGarrison you mentioning Irvine Welsh prompts me to recommend Trainspotting, it must be 20 years since I read it but it is very funny (in a dark way).

Its not exactly like the film because its a series of short stories, some of which, but not all, link together.

The only snag is that much of it is written in a rich Edinburgh street patois, but if you think the words in the accents as you read its gets easy after a page or 2.

“Society invents a spurious convoluted logic tae absorb and change people whae's behaviour is outside its mainstream. Suppose that ah ken aw the pros and cons, know that ah'm gaunnae huv a short life, am ah sound mind, ectetera, ectetera, but still want tae use smack?"

Think I'll have to try a few more of his books this summer.

 

[ajsccfc]

On the Trainspotting canon alone, Porno and Skagboys are both great. I recently got the Begbie spinoff book The Blade Artist too, saving that one for holiday.

 

[sbadey]

A good read for your good ladies guys, The Desire Series by Kizzie Darker available now on Amazon for kindle

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[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I've read the auto biography of the guy who invented Velcro, I couldn't put it down

Sorry

 

[clint van damme]

I've also been given a book from a friend who loves mafia books
It's called " l heard you paint houses"
Apparently there's talk of it being turned into a film
I'll give that a go on holiday also

great book, it's about the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa and is a supposedly true death bed confession by one of his acquaintances. Would recommend.
Scorsese supposed to be making the film with De Niro, Pacino and Pesci. Has the potential to be a cracker.

 

[LastGarrison]

@LastGarrison you mentioning Irvine Welsh prompts me to recommend Trainspotting, it must be 20 years since I read it but it is very funny (in a dark way).

Its not exactly like the film because its a series of short stories, some of which, but not all, link together.

The only snag is that much of it is written in a rich Edinburgh street patois, but if you think the words in the accents as you read its gets easy after a page or 2.

“Society invents a spurious convoluted logic tae absorb and change people whae's behaviour is outside its mainstream. Suppose that ah ken aw the pros and cons, know that ah'm gaunnae huv a short life, am ah sound mind, ectetera, ectetera, but still want tae use smack?"

Think I'll have to try a few more of his books this summer.

It's crazy because I actually only read Trainspotting for the first time last month (mainly because of having seen the film so many times) and it is a cracker! A lot more in-depth than the film although the film is an excellent representation.

Glue is probably my overall favourite, although Filth and The Maribou Stork Nightmares are both cracking, if a little fucked up!!!

 

[bringbackrattles]

Any book by Geoff Thompson is worth a read from Watch my Back to his new stuff. Currently reading part two of Roy Keanes life story and its very good.

 

[sw88]

Thanks all!

Found one that only gets released tomorrow called Lethal Force. Seems to be about an armed cop who gets wrongly accused of murder for shooting a suspect, and loses his job because of it. Sounds interesting......

Always had an interest in Police work, but never had the balls to try and get into it, hence the books ive read were by an ex cop and this one catching my eye.

Another I saw was 'The Secret' which I believe was based on the recent TV drama that Jimmy Nesbitt starred in. Unfortunately I couldn't get into the series, so stopped watching, but was tempted to give that one a go.

 

[Pipehitterz]

I've got 2 for my holidays
Danny bakers first book
And Anne heche autobiography . She's absolutely mental and it's meant to be a head scratchingly madness life she's had

 

[skybluejelly]

Little green man .. By Simon armitage .. Is a great read.. It's about a group of friends doing challenges to own a jade figure they found when they were kids..

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I've got 2 for my holidays
Danny bakers first book
And Anne heche autobiography . She's absolutely mental and it's meant to be a head scratchingly madness life she's had

Bakers first book is brilliant
I struggled with his second one though

 

[eastwoodsdustman]

It's crazy because I actually only read Trainspotting for the first time last month (mainly because of having seen the film so many times) and it is a cracker! A lot more in-depth than the film although the film is an excellent representation.

Glue is probably my overall favourite, although Filth and The Maribou Stork Nightmares are both cracking, if a little fucked up!!!

I read Filth and found it a bit disturbing. It left me feeling a bit 'dirty' (if that's the right word) after reading it.

Peter Hook's book on joy Division is a good insight if you're looking for a music related book.

 

[Pipehitterz]

Bakers first book is brilliant
I struggled with his second one though

follow ups are usually dreadful
just a boy was amazing
boy becomes man (or something like that ) yawnfest

equally, chris evans first book was brilliant, i mean really brilliant, his follow up was shit, like really shit

i think i'll just do the first baker book

 

[clint van damme]

I recently read the Shaun Ryder book, quite a good read if your into the happy Monday's and the madchester era, also a great book by Simon Mason called Too high, Too Far, Too Soon.

just ordered this to add to my holiday books thanks to your recommendation, in addition I've got:

The Chimp Paradox - Steve Peters one of these mind management books, he's worked with loads of sports stars, supposed to be good.
The brick that built the houses - Kate Tempest. She's a singer/spoken word artist. She released a concept album last year, everybody down and this book is a continuation of the story.
Kill your friends - John Niven, been meaning to read this for ages, supposed to be good, think they're making a film of it.

 

[Pipehitterz]

just ordered this to add to my holiday books thanks to your recommendation, in addition I've got:

The Chimp Paradox - Steve Peters one of these mind management books, he's worked with loads of sports stars, supposed to be good.
The brick that built the houses - Kate Tempest. She's a singer/spoken word artist. She released a concept album last year, everybody down and this book is a continuation of the story.
Kill your friends - John Niven, been meaning to read this for ages, supposed to be good, think they're making a film of it.

made
rubbish

 

[clint van damme]

made
rubbish

hopefully the books better then!

 

[Pipehitterz]

hopefully the books better then!

To be fair to the film , it tries to be the book but there's something missing.
Like you know it should be better.
Perhaps a Little harsh on the film, but it's got James Corden in, so to sink that low , it's always gonna come up short

 

[clint van damme]

Thanks

I recently read the Shaun Ryder book, quite a good read if your into the happy Monday's and the madchester era, also a great book by Simon Mason called Too high, Too Far, Too Soon.

Just finished the simon mason book. If anyone wants to put their kids off taking drugs get them a copy!

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

For those of you who live in the real world.......not the debt-fueled selfish consumer driven distraction that passes for modern life......

Read this.

How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow's World Today by John Thackara

 

[clint van damme]

For those of you who live in the real world.......not the debt-fueled selfish consumer driven distraction that passes for modern life......

Read this.

How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow's World Today by John Thackara

sounds intriguing, just ordered it.

 

[Nick]

It looks a bit random, is it literally things you can do to save money? ie temple-led water management system in Bali

 

[wingy]

Salmon Rushdies most recent offering for me when I treat myself for Christmas.

 

[clint van damme]

Salmon Rushdies most recent offering for me when I treat myself for Christmas.

never read anything by him but he was good mates with Christopher Hitchen so that's good enough for me. What book would be a good starter?

 

[Gazolba]

<snip>

Not much of a reader but when I book a holiday I usually get a book, or download one, to pass the time chilling in the day by the pool! That time of year has arrived again

Anyone a read any recently that might be worth looking at?

<snip>

Anything by Bill Bryson. "In a Sunburned Country" (about Australia) is hilarious.
Another good one is "Into the Woods".