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Books you've read or are reading

Discussion in 'TC Media' started by Kayal, May 28, 2011.

Discuss Books you've read or are reading in the TC Media area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. TyroneBhoy

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    Is that the big fat * off thousand page one?
     
    TyroneBhoy, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. CheGuevara

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    I got the "Fidel Castro Handbook" by Geroge Galloway, and the "Ragged trousered Philantrhopist" for my birthday. I'm off on holiday in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to hold off reading them until I go.
     
    CheGuevara, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    Not far off it I don't think mate.Looks a good read though.
     
    KRS-1888, Jun 11, 2011
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  4. Heb Celt

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    Just started reading Pandaemonium by Christopher Brookmyre.Read all his other books years ago.
    Just finished The Gates by John Connoly,great read:50:
     
    Heb Celt, Jun 16, 2011
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    Read a few on holiday just there -

    The Woman Who Walked into Doors - Roddy Doyle - fantastic read

    I, Lucifer - Glen Duncan - a really interesting premise and written quite well

    Brave New World - provides an alternative dystopia to Orwell's 1984, and quite a prescient one by the looks of things

    A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil - Christopher Brookmyre - Really funny book, and the way he writes the parts of the book set in school is perfect. Had a lot of funny flashbacks whilst reading this.
     
    format, Jun 16, 2011
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  6. johnnyryan

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    Just finished Paul McGraths book "Back from the Brink", de best sports related book i've ever read. Currently just getting stared on "Fightclub" by Chuck Palahniuk, heard some good things about this book and author.
     
    johnnyryan, Jun 16, 2011
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  7. Jezzz

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    'An Evil Cradling' by Brian Keenan.

    Now one of my favourite books. It's the true, personal, account of his abduction and the several years following it in Lebanon.

    A very dark and claustrophobic book, very well written and whilst it's an old cliché, it does really make you feel like you are there.

    I recommend it to anyone, I'd say it has a pretty wide appeal, honestly you won't regret it.
     
    Jezzz, Jun 16, 2011
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  8. ballandbiscuit

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    yeah man i read ronnies woods book and it inspired me to read keefs aswell.....crazy * that he is!

    i really liked scar tissue by anthony kiedis some great stories in there
     
    ballandbiscuit, Jun 17, 2011
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  9. pokerbhoy74

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    Just finished reading LAbyrinth again, its about the murders of Tupac Shakur & Notorious B.I.G and the origins of the Rampart Scandal in the LAPD.
     
    pokerbhoy74, Jun 17, 2011
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  10. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Just finished Brock Lesnar's book.

    I love the guy but * me what a blatant money spinner, read it in 4 hours and got nothing ground breaking from it at all.
     
    PaulM1888, Jun 17, 2011
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  11. 10/4 Kemosabe Gold Member

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    You should read Forrest Griffins book "Got Fight". Very well written and witty book. Lots of humour, hard work and self deprecation.
     
    10/4 Kemosabe, Jun 17, 2011
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  12. Kayal

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    Finished the Fellowship of the ring. Phenomenal. Start TTT the now :)
     
    Kayal, Jun 18, 2011
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  13. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Ordered :50:
     
    PaulM1888, Jun 18, 2011
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  14. Kayal

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    Random question but my history exam got me thinking, has anyone read Hitlers book? If so what is actually written in it?
     
    Kayal, Jun 22, 2011
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    Just finished reading two books on the Six Day War, currently reading A New Shoah by Giuluo Meotti, I've also just bought a book on the history of Israel and I've ordered a book called Palestine Betrayed.

    Very interesting subject to learn more about from a variety of perspectives.
     
    DanniGhirl, Jul 13, 2011
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    Apparently it is pretty awful, even aside from content, it's really badly written.
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  17. Jezzz

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    Recently bought a few books to take on holiday :icon_mrgreen:

    Ed Moloney- A Secret History of the IRA

    About 100 pages in, very good so far. A lot of information, interesting interviews and its very well written. I felt obliged to educate myself on the subject since its still very topical.

    Khaled Hosseini- The Kite Runner

    Haven't seen the film, and only heard good stuff about the book.

    Marcus Chown- The Never Ending Days Of Being Dead

    A book, with a light hearted feel, about the fundamental questions regarding the Big Bang, the universe etc.

    Thinking of getting Big John Hartson's book. Anyone read it? Worth it?
     
    Jezzz, Jul 13, 2011
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  18. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    Lets bump this thread again. There must be loads of people on here who read books. Always interested whats out there and maybe get some ideas what to buy next.

    Currently reading:

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    Does take a good few pages to get used to his style, but really enjoying this one right now.
     
    Vinnie BBQ, Mar 18, 2012
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  19. Al Bootyerbaws

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    I might give that a go. Seen the film Biggie and Tupac thought it was quite interesting.
     
    Al Bootyerbaws, Mar 18, 2012
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  20. Seosamh Máirtín

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    Reading 'Vellum' by Hal Duncan. It's interesting. Author is from the West of Glasgow, as well.
     
    Seosamh Máirtín, Mar 18, 2012
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