Author Topic: What was the last book you read? (Read 593898 times)

Maggie May · « **Reply #400 on:** January 10, 2005, 01:50:52 pm »

Cheers Mr Excellent Claw. Gwan, gwan, gwan, (etc etc etc) Keith.

ttnbd · « **Reply #401 on:** January 10, 2005, 06:15:44 pm »

I am currently reading the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Good book so far. Got it last week and am half way through. Will probably have it finished by the end of the week. It takes alot for me to sit down and read a book from start to finish and this one I am finding hard to leave alone for long periods at a time.

keithcun · « **Reply #402 on:** January 23, 2005, 12:34:18 pm »

Just read Barrie Mcdermotts's autobiography "Made for Rugby"

Synopsis
Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain forward Barrie McDermott is a modern rugby legend. Often described as notorious by the press, he admits he has had more punch-ups than hot dinners. McDermott - who has been awarded a testimonial season in 2005 - has been at the very top of British rugby league for more than a decade, starring for Oldham, Wigan and Leeds and earning caps for England, Ireland and Great Britain. But what is not widely known is the fact that McDermott has achieved all this despite the handicap of having lost an eye in a shooting accident when he was just 15. Away from rugby he has had regular brushes with the law - and in 1996 made national headlines when he was the first person in the country to be arrested by police using CS gas. He later spent time behind bars after skipping bail to play for Leeds in a match in Paris, being arrested as he got off the plane on the homeward journey. He has appeared before the Rugby Football League's disciplinary committee more than a dozen times, missing over 40 matches through suspension. This outspoken and fascinating autobiography of one of rugby's hardest men lifts the lid on one of the most remarkable careers in British sport.

J££RARD · « **Reply #403 on:** January 23, 2005, 01:53:45 pm »

Quote from: kev78 on January 10, 2005, 10:46:20 am

michael owens autobiography - nearly at the end. just about to start the 2002/3 season after reading about all about his gambling. really good read. once i've finished that i'll start on anthony kiedis' book - scar tissue.

i only requested the bookstore to send Michael Owen book for reviews but in fact I only wanted to check out Gerrard pix when he was a kiddo--i reckon that there would be some as Michael and Stevie were friends

ashleyrose-66 · « **Reply #404 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:01:19 pm »

Just started Evo's "Middle of the Kop"

So far very funny, and enjoyed reading about his trip to Wigan!

Steven Gerrard · « **Reply #405 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:16:32 pm »

The beast house(very disturbing

) by Richard Laymon(class writer RIP $:-\$ ) about 3 months ago

hooded claw · « **Reply #406 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:18:13 pm »

Quote from: Steven Gerrard on January 23, 2005, 02:16:32 pm

The beast house(very disturbing ) by Richard Laymon(class writer RIP $:-\$ ) about 3 months ago

Not heard of him- what's it about?

Steven Gerrard · « **Reply #407 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:23:51 pm »

richard laymon who died 2 years back is a horror writer and was very good imo here is a link to some of his work
http://www.ains.net.au/~gerlach/rlbiog.htm

here is a quick summary

Synopsis -Author Gorman Hardy is hot on the trail of another bestseller and if half what's said about Malcasa Point is true, he's bound to make a killing. Petite and pretty Tyler and sexy Nora visit Malcasa full of expectation. But Malcasa Point is a place of pain, bestiality and death in The Beast House.

hooded claw · « **Reply #408 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:29:39 pm »

Remeber seeing some of his stuff on the shelves now. Didn't realise he'd died. Thanks for the synopsis

Kez · « **Reply #409 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:33:33 pm »

John Grisham's The Firm

And it was excellent. I bought The Last Jouror yesterday and am looking forward to starting that as well.

Steven Gerrard · « **Reply #410 on:** January 23, 2005, 02:33:38 pm »

no probs

i actually have a load of his books its true his writing style is not for everyones taste but if you like a good unnerving chill i would definetly recommend him i know in my local library all his books are always out and i need to reserve it weeks in advance! im trying to get one of his books that is autographed by him or a ltd edition but with with him dead the prices are through the roof esp on ebay

Redordead · « **Reply #411 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:20:19 pm »

Just finished NIcky Allt's Boys from the Mersey - highly recommended!

Steven Gerrard · « **Reply #412 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:23:02 pm »

Quote from: s@h on January 23, 2005, 02:33:33 pm

John Grisham's The Firm

And it was excellent. I bought The Last Jouror yesterday and am looking forward to starting that as well.

yes i like his books as well have you read the rainmaker?(forget the mediocre film) also his new one the broker is supposed to be good as well im getting it soon will let you know how i get on with it

Kez · « **Reply #413 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:25:34 pm »

Quote from: Steven Gerrard on January 23, 2005, 03:23:02 pm

yes i like his books as well have you read the rainmaker?(forget the mediocre film) also his new one the broker is supposed to be good as well im getting it soon will let you know how i get on with it

The Firm was the first of his I've read. I wanted a book to read and only picked it because I'm studying law, but I'm very glad I did!

afc tukrish · « **Reply #414 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:29:16 pm »

The Beautiful Game? David Conn

The Pollysyllabic Spree Nick Hornby

The Mask of Command John Keegan

i'm in a rut, three books, all British authors...

Dot.con John Cassidy

Twelve Nick McDonell

cornelius · « **Reply #415 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:43:04 pm »

Some good footy books I've read recently:

Dynamo by Andy Dougan - harrowing and inspiring stuff.

Barca by Jimmy Burns - a brilliant insight into the club although it's a shame it ends just as Van Gaal takes over, that would have been fascinating stuff.

Hand of God by Jimmy Burns - pure excellence. Deffo choose this over Diego's own autobiography.

One I'm only 3 chapters into at the moment is Futebol - the brazilian way of life by Alex Bellos. What I've read so far is a breath of fresh air from going to bed on a night and worrying about the reds. It gets right into the heart and soul of the beautiful game and has a great variety of topics. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of brazilian football and life. I don't think it will take me long to finish the book to be honest.

J££RARD · « **Reply #416 on:** January 23, 2005, 03:45:44 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on January 23, 2005, 03:29:16 pm

The Pollysyllabic Spree Nick Hornby

his latest one?
his last book i read is How To Be Good--which is 2 years ago i guess.

nyujvary · « **Reply #417 on:** January 23, 2005, 04:55:45 pm »

The March Up, Taking Baghdad With the 1st Marines

afc tukrish · « **Reply #418 on:** January 23, 2005, 05:03:27 pm »

Quote from: Jeerard on January 23, 2005, 03:45:44 pm

his latest one?
his last book i read is How To Be Good--which is 2 years ago i guess.

Hornby writes a column for the Believer, an American literary magazine. the title is a reference to his mocking depcition of the group that runs the mag. the book is a series of his columns of book reviews.

it's a good read, but not particularly lengthy...

new novel scheduled to appear in May 2005, A Long Way Down

Al Bol · « **Reply #419 on:** January 23, 2005, 08:20:52 pm »

At the moment I am reading Bravemouth, the follow up to Billy Connolly's biography (as written by his wife).

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #420 on:** January 23, 2005, 09:50:21 pm »

Reading Playing the Moldovans at Tennis by Tony Hawks at the moment. Very funny book. Had a bet with his mate that he could play and beat the whole Moldovan football team at tennis.

saph · « **Reply #421 on:** January 24, 2005, 12:17:23 am »

i'm on the simpsons and philosophy. tis good.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #422 on:** January 24, 2005, 12:26:22 am »

The Goal by Goldratt.

Anyone who works in, or is interested in manufacturing should read it.

Sez_20 · « **Reply #423 on:** January 24, 2005, 12:27:32 am »

100 years of solitude.. marquez so far so good

but as seen as this thread is about the last book you read... hmm.. that was "the big breach" by Richard Tomlinson, true story about a former MI6 employee who was pursued around the globe to stop him publishing his book... which obviously he published in the end.. cos I just read it. Very very interesting read, if you're into that sort of thing.

Kez · « **Reply #424 on:** January 24, 2005, 09:14:23 am »

Quote from: Rhi on January 23, 2005, 10:14:05 pm

Just started Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Fantastic book. Took it on holiday with me - perfect light reading!

El Phes · « **Reply #425 on:** January 24, 2005, 09:31:33 am »

Quote from: Rhi on January 23, 2005, 10:14:05 pm

Just started Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.

....that's the next book I'm going to read.......

Am currently reading Frank Skinner's book and have just finished Anthony Keidis - Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chilis lead singer).

kev78 · « **Reply #426 on:** January 24, 2005, 03:58:07 pm »

have just finished Anthony Keidis - Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chilis lead singer).

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now about to start that..

just finished michael owens book...

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #427 on:** January 24, 2005, 04:01:31 pm »

Just finished "Rebel" by Bernard Cornwell. Good read but just Sharpe in the US Civil War really. Recently read a couple of Simon Scarrows novels based around the Roman Army at the time of Claudius's invasion of Britain and they were good.

Now reading "Our Bones Are Scattered" about the Indian Uprising of 1857.

saph · « **Reply #428 on:** January 24, 2005, 11:42:03 pm »

just finished the escape artists by matt seaton. the blurb reads...

"Matt Seaton's affair with amateur cycling was brief but passionate. For a time his bike was a perfect partner and cycling, with its rituals, its code of honour and its comradeship, became an obsession. But real life, through marriage, children, and his wife's terminal illness, finally caught up, forcing Seaton out of the saddle and into a confrontation with the responsibilities of adulthood."

absolutely wonderful book, very moving and enjoyable. learnt a bit about cycling and recognised the obsessive nature of a sportsman that i think most of us can identify with.

fudge · « **Reply #429 on:** January 29, 2005, 11:33:45 pm »

The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro by Joe McGinniss" . Fucking ace read about a wimbledon style team getting promoted, dodgy bribed refs and the mafia, its got the lot.

Joe McGinnis , the yank who wrote it had to get out of Italy pronto after it came out

kopkev · « **Reply #430 on:** January 29, 2005, 11:45:55 pm »

futebol-the brazilian way of life, by alex bellos. you think some of our referees are a bit dodgy, read this. everything from mardi gras , copa america, and political corruption

blert596 · « **Reply #431 on:** January 29, 2005, 11:47:20 pm »

Davinci Code. Not bad. Sub plots a bit weak. Some interesting parallels in it but cant help feeling they were specifically picked out for the book. Ending was quite poor as well.

ali · « **Reply #432 on:** January 29, 2005, 11:49:00 pm »

Garard Houllier - The Biography
Ghost on the Wall - authorised biography of Roy Evans
Tackling my Demons - Stan Collymore

Guess what I had for Christmas

fudge · « **Reply #433 on:** January 30, 2005, 08:46:20 am »

Quote from: blert596 on January 29, 2005, 11:47:20 pm

Davinci Code. Not bad. Sub plots a bit weak. Some interesting parallels in it but cant help feeling they were specifically picked out for the book. Ending was quite poor as well.

Yeah but i found all the religous aspects really interesting, be interesting to see the real Da Vince code on channel four this week.

Also thought Bill Brysons book was amazing, it almost got me interested in Physics, almost

sconehead · « **Reply #434 on:** January 30, 2005, 08:51:23 am »

the boys from the mersey, deffo worth a read

ElleFCee · « **Reply #435 on:** January 30, 2005, 09:54:12 am »

Just finished The Clocks - Agatha Christie

Slugworth · « **Reply #436 on:** January 30, 2005, 09:33:34 pm »

Just finished Evo's One Boy and His Kop and am half way through middle of the kop, a lot of you will have read them and for those that haven't why not? Excellent work by Evo. Has anybody read Alan Kennedys books? I think i will buy that next!

saltynuts · « **Reply #437 on:** January 30, 2005, 09:45:21 pm »

Dalglish Autobiography

for the 2nd time...

Purple Acky · « **Reply #438 on:** January 30, 2005, 10:03:15 pm »

Reading Brysons 'short history' to the kids (I've read it twice, but even though it covers a lot of what you already know, I think it demands reading annually - a remarkable work), just finished Andrew Crumeys 'Pfitz'.

Mikeebee · « **Reply #439 on:** January 30, 2005, 10:30:24 pm »

Just finished Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett, fun little read, nice little "twist" at the end so to speak

Moving on the Caves of Steel by Asimov

Author Topic: What was the last book you read? (Read 593898 times)

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