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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2004 16:07:45 GMT 1
I've just finished reading Fever Pitch, read it in a couple of days and there were some great phrases in their to describe 'fanatical' supporters for any club. I thought the book was excellent.
I've just started reading Dave Gorman's 'Googlewhack Adventure' - I hope it's as good as his first book 'Are you Dave Gorman'.
What is everyone else reading?
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Post by DiglisShrew on Mar 24, 2004 16:09:55 GMT 1
Just finished Tom Sharpes "Wilt Alternative" (the third in this hilarious series of Wilt books.
Now moving on to The Ripple Effect.
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Post by El Huracán!!!! on Mar 24, 2004 16:12:51 GMT 1
Im off to see the Googlewack stage show of gormans in April in manchester (the ones taped for the BBC) Currently reading a byopic on Emenem - one of them behind the scenes jobs which gives a load of moments in which you change your mind about the man - you think you know the guys background and stuff from the press and tv buts its one hell of a story his life, single handleld saved the music industry in the states in the last 5 years Next book lined up is some Star wars adventure from 30 after the films ended!!!! yes very nerdy i know
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2004 16:23:46 GMT 1
The ripple effect is a quality read.
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Post by Blues in Crewe on Mar 24, 2004 21:07:00 GMT 1
Just finished Googlewhack, its a great read i'm working backwards and have just started 'Are you Dave gorman'
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Post by Theoneandonly on Mar 24, 2004 21:10:36 GMT 1
'The cat in the Hat' for me Dr. Suess is a legend
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Post by Blues in Crewe on Mar 24, 2004 21:13:38 GMT 1
Qwality, Classic Dr Seuss the film is also looking great showing from Saturday... Mike Myers as the Cat in the Hat
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Post by peterjones1 on Mar 24, 2004 21:14:09 GMT 1
Fever Pitch is amy fave book, along with High Fidelity I'm just about to start on The Ripple Effect, heard nowt but positive reviews
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2004 21:21:07 GMT 1
Reading 'The Lord of Chaos' by Robert Jordan, the 6th in a series of books caled 'The Wheel of Time'.
The books are a fantastic read but very long - however it's simply not possible to get bored reading them!
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Post by MarkRowley on Mar 24, 2004 21:27:25 GMT 1
Fever Pitch and High Fidelity are both excellent books, as is About a Boy. Are You Dave Gorman is one of the funniest books I've ever read - the Googlewhack Adventure is also very amusing. Has anyone else read "Join Me" by Danny Wallace, Dave Gorman's mate from his first book, that's also good.
Other favourites:
Any fagin & Wooster books (and the Fry & Laurie TV series of course). Pete Davies' I lost my heart to the Belles, about the Doncaster Belles (which inspired the Playing the Field TV series). A lot of hard yakka by Simon Hughes. Left foot forward by Garry Nelson. One for my baby by Tony Parsons. Armadillo by William Boyd. The best a man can get by John O'Farrell. Porterhouse Blue by Tom Sharpe. Peter Cook Biography by Harry Thompson. Mr Nice by Howard Marks. Archangel and Fatherland by Robert Harris.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2004 21:29:06 GMT 1
Good choices Mark - I've read 'left in the foot grave' by Steve Nelson, that was excellent, I'll certainly be reading his other one at some point.
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Post by somersetshrew on Mar 24, 2004 21:42:15 GMT 1
today i Are mostly be reading "the Orion Mystery" by Robert Bauval and Adrian Gilbert, a non fiction title about Egyptology and associated mysteries. heavy, but a good read.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Mar 24, 2004 21:46:49 GMT 1
A footy book - Tim Parks 'A Season With Verona' A very fine account of the lot of the dedicated fan who loves a dodgy team. Also interesting about Italy and its people, this is the sort of book to strike a chord with any loyal fan because we can all identify with the highs and lows.
Non footy, if you like 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' then the earlier Louis De Bernieres trilogy set in South America is even better (IMHO). Loads of sex, violence,comedy and mysticism and all beautifully written. The titles, 'The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts'; 'Senor Vivo and the Coca Lord' and 'The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman'.
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Post by scooter on Mar 24, 2004 22:15:01 GMT 1
Mark Rowley has been looking at my bookshelf Pete Davies' account of the 1990 World Cup "All Played Out" is a great read. I never used to read detective books, but find Ian Rankin's Rebus books excellent
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Post by Wrighty on Mar 25, 2004 0:04:33 GMT 1
Ah books!! One of my favourite topics.
Ian Rankin is excellent. Never used to be into crime myself but black and blue turned me and new books have to be bought in hardback. If you like Rankin try Peter Robinson and Stephen Booth Harlan Coben is American but genuinely often twists books into positions that really do surprise you. Gary Nelsons books are excellent. Try Football against the enemy by Simon Kuper which is absolutely brilliant and although Autobiogs are usually dull Steve Claridges is excellent Russel Andrews (i think) gideon and Icarrus both fabulous Nick hornby- about a boy fabulous James Clavell - Shogun still brilliant Fredrick Forsyth-Scary in a realistic way but a great read Bernard Cornwell-Sharpe etc. Not cerebrally challenging but romp along nicely Iain Banks-Wasp Factory, Complicity and the Crow Road IMO the best but all worth reading Paul Auster-New York Trilogy,Book of illusions. People either love or hate him! The same with Banks really the Wasp Factory is a bit too much for some Niall Griffiths-Sheepshagger, the Grits very different and a bit of a Welsh Irvine Welsh (also excellent) but Grits is especially good as it was set in my student years in Aberytstwyth That should do for now!
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Post by x emz x on Mar 25, 2004 0:10:10 GMT 1
ummm.....what am i reading?!!!......i dont tend to read to be honest cant find the time and bores me last book i read was the latest harry potter book....quite good 2 b honest
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Post by stockportershrew on Mar 25, 2004 0:21:42 GMT 1
Dave I'm reading a season with verona and you've spoilt the ending now just finished couple of novels in quick succession both good - Astonishing splashes of colour - clare morrall something might happen - julie myerson Fever pitch is the benchmark for fans football books many have tried to copy but none come close. Brilliant Orange about Dutch fooall is worth a read.
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Post by RuytonShrew on Mar 25, 2004 0:29:26 GMT 1
Reading 'The Lord of Chaos' by Robert Jordan, the 6th in a series of books caled 'The Wheel of Time'. The books are a fantastic read but very long - however it's simply not possible to get bored reading them! Any chance of a brief synopsis Phil? These sound good but I know nothing about them... Fever Pitch is awesome. I have both Garry Nelson's books Ant, so if you want to borrow the one that came before Left Foot in the Grave (it's called Left Foot Forward) I'll lend it to you if you ever return my Harry Potters and my Championship Manager game etc...
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Post by Wrighty on Mar 25, 2004 0:33:05 GMT 1
You were in Aber around the same to me were you not Mr Hudson. Have you read the Grits?
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Post by RuytonShrew on Mar 25, 2004 0:39:29 GMT 1
I was in Aber from 1994 to 1997. I have not read the Grits, tell me more...
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Post by Wrighty on Mar 25, 2004 1:05:17 GMT 1
The author is a guy called Niall Griffiths and it is based in Aberystwyth around the world cup in 94. Although by no means about football. It is very Irvine Welsh as is written in dialect throughout. Shows a very different side to the Aberystwyth the students know and see that is for sure. However there are characters in the book that were certainly there when i was there (although renamed) Don't know for example if you met S S S Simon who lived in Spliff terrace but he is in it. It is named The Grits after the rock formation on the seafront and should be available on-line or through Waterstones etc. A real read and relive memories job
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Post by SeanBroseley on Mar 25, 2004 2:36:27 GMT 1
try Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock.
Dynamo by Andy Dougan is a good football-related book.
i'm reading lord of the rings to the youngest currently.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2004 9:56:48 GMT 1
My girlfriend bought my A season with Verona last Saturday - seems like the NW Shrews book of choice!
Currently trying to finish off Football against the Enemy as mentioned by Wrighty - good stuff.
Next book will be Matthew Parris' autobiog.
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Post by texmexshrew on Mar 25, 2004 9:58:34 GMT 1
Any fagin & Wooster books (and the Fry & Laurie TV series of course). Pete Davies' I lost my heart to the Belles, about the Doncaster Belles (which inspired the Playing the Field TV series). A lot of hard yakka by Simon Hughes. Left foot forward by Garry Nelson. One for my baby by Tony Parsons. Armadillo by William Boyd. The best a man can get by John O'Farrell. Porterhouse Blue by Tom Sharpe. Peter Cook Biography by Harry Thompson. Mr Nice by Howard Marks. Archangel and Fatherland by Robert Harris. Mr Nice - quality read, and an amazing story. Been reading some of Patrica Cornwells stuff (Jack the Ripper - Case Closed) also Michael Moores ' Dude Wheres my Country?'
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2004 10:31:20 GMT 1
Any chance of a brief synopsis Phil? These sound good but I know nothing about them... I don't want to give too much away as I think Wrighty might be reading the first book! The whole book is focused around something called the 'one power' and the ability to channel this power and use it for either good or evil. To cut a vey long story short the book follows a titanic battle versus the evil realms but there are a lot of intricate plot lines that mean it can be difficult to actually know who to believe and which others to suspect... The thing I most enjoy about Robert Jordan's writing style is that he gives very little away about the characters, meaning you have to work out most for yourself.
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Post by newheyshrew on Mar 25, 2004 10:36:20 GMT 1
I too was in Aber 94 - 98 and will have to find o copy of Grits to read very soon
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Post by Wrighty on Mar 25, 2004 22:20:21 GMT 1
Maybe we should have an ex Aberytstwyth student STFC supporters society. Well three is a start!
Phil I have started reading it so just skipped your post ;D
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