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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2003 22:50:38 GMT 1
We haven't had this for a while so what's everyone reading at the moment?
I'm reading the third in a series of books called the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.
The books are very long but fantastic, in many ways they have a style like Lord of the Rings - but they are so much more intelligent.
It's real escapism and like it ;D
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Post by Blues in Crewe on Dec 2, 2003 22:56:45 GMT 1
well i've got about 12 days i'm going to aim to read Return of the King before i see the film (out on the 17th last heard to be 3hr 21mins without the adverts) but part of the job i have to watch a copy of the film before it goes on to the public ;D
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Post by Bilbo on Dec 2, 2003 23:01:39 GMT 1
I haven't read anything for a while  But I do like .... Dean R Koontz Stephen King Shaun Hutson James Herbert or for a lighter read... Tom Sharpe Douglas Adams |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2003 23:02:34 GMT 1
Can't wait for the film so I won't read the book first (it'll spoil it knowing what happens  ) I'm just finished reading 'Stupid White Men' by Michael Moore. It certainly gives you an in-depth view into G W Bush and just how he was 'elected' into power. But hey I guess he'd argue that there should be no discrimination in this World - so it's a positive sign that someone with a criminal record, a past history of alcohol abuse and someone who didn't actually win the election is allowed to be President  |
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Post by MRJPSHREW on Dec 2, 2003 23:04:13 GMT 1
Anything from Escort to Razzle really  |
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Post by Bilbo on Dec 2, 2003 23:06:40 GMT 1
I thought you were into Cosmopoliton and She  ;D |
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Post by MRJPSHREW on Dec 2, 2003 23:08:17 GMT 1
Only on a thursday  |
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Post by Bilbo on Dec 2, 2003 23:09:47 GMT 1
I forgot to mention
the good beers guide
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Post by mysticmurray on Dec 2, 2003 23:18:18 GMT 1
I'm reading
"Born in Blood and Fire: A Complete History of Latin America" by John Charles Chasteen
Not the sort of book I'd plump for usually but it is very precise, and iteresting, his style of historical writing is friendly and readable.
next up: "Guerrilla Warfare" by Che Guevara.
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Post by d00bie on Dec 2, 2003 23:24:49 GMT 1
Bilbo! exactly the same authors as i like to read, you missed out Richard Laymon though
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Post by RuytonShrew on Dec 2, 2003 23:51:44 GMT 1
Currently working my way through 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts.' Cracking stuff |
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Post by ShrewsandRoyals on Dec 3, 2003 0:10:17 GMT 1
"Rosalind Franklin - The Dark Lady of DNA". A present from Gosling's son (he that took the picture of the alpha helix, revealing the structure to Watson & Crick). Started it twice but thwarted by time constraints. It will be finished. I know a bit serious.....but why not.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2003 0:13:47 GMT 1
That sounds quite interesting S&R - I'm currently studying Biophysics as past of my physics degree ansd it covers a lot of the same topics you've described.
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Post by ShrewsandRoyals on Dec 3, 2003 0:18:21 GMT 1
You'll know what Gosling did for imaging techniques then LS! I was at a dinner with the chap - Mr S&R knew him - and when it came out who his dad was I was dumbstruck as a Physiology graduate! Mr S&R knew what he did, but didn't realise how significant it was! He's offered to come down to the school and talk to my students - now that's what I call unbelievable!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2003 0:21:40 GMT 1
That's fantastic, he is an incredibly clever bloke and as you say did a lot for imaging techniques - those techniques are now trying to be improved and used further.
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Post by texmexshrew on Dec 3, 2003 0:29:10 GMT 1
Ant, that it is a good read. I suggest you get your hands on some of his other material.
His new book " dude, Wheres my country" is also a class read. I imagine you have seen his film Bowling for Columbine too?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2003 0:46:32 GMT 1
It's on C4 on Saturday so will be watching it then, I intend to read his latest booking starting tomorrow
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Post by Pilch on Dec 3, 2003 0:51:54 GMT 1
i've hardly ever read a book
and i used to hate jackanory too
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