useless Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I've already mentioned most of my favorite books on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I haven't been reading much in the way of books for longer than I care to admit, but my favourite fiction book is 'The Day of the Locust' by Nathanael West. Not sure of my favourite non-fiction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The internet has ruined my ability to read books. Really thought I would spend lockdown reading books, and didn't make my way through a single one. Non-fiction: anything by Ben Macintyre (Agent Zigzag, SAS: Rogue Heroes) or Michael Lewis (Liar's Poker, The Big Short, Flash Boys, Moneyball) is always brilliant. Fiction: lots, but two that really stick out are Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh and the True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey. Both use the technique of writing the way the characters speak, which I think is why I love both of them. You can really hear all the characters talking. Both books are laugh out loud funny. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The Jack Reacher series. Just got the new one, remains to be seen what they'll be like now Lee Child is handing the reins over to his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I would but, I don't feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted November 2, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 2, 2020 I don't feel like it either, but I appreciate the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Loads.... but I have to mention Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as my all time favourite series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 So far I have really liked all the books that I have read by Stephen Leather and Lynda La Plante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Pratchett ( Guards, Guards and Good Omens top the list ), PG Woodhouse, Douglas Adams ( Hitchhiker's book 1 and 2 only, 3 is abysmal ), Rankin's rebus series, Cornwall's Sharpe books, currently loving Mick Herron's slow horses series. Le Carre's The Man Who Came in From the Cold, and A Perfect Spy are superb. Donna Tartt's A Secret History. I was really impressed by Girl Woman Other, by Bernadine Evaristo this year too. Non Fiction - agree on Ben McIntyre love his books. A Spy Among Friends is fantastic in particular. Currently reading Black and British, by David Olusoga, which is a superb grand history book, very readable and compelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 All time faves? Are we going on number of re reads? if that’s the criteria then the Colin Macinnes books must be right up there, Mr Love and Justice, City of Spades, Absolute Beginners. Although, I’ve also read Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky three times, which deserves some sort of blue plaque or a certificate at least. Actual gorgeous books I enjoy owning and would replace instantly if lost? That would be A History of Building Types by Nikolaus Pevsner, The Contemporary Print (from pre-pop to Postmodern) by Susan Tallman, Sculpture Since 1945 by Andrew Causey. I’m a **** intellectual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 2, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, rjw63 said: The Jack Reacher series. Just got the new one, remains to be seen what they'll be like now Lee Child is handing the reins over to his brother. Same here, enjoyed every one so far. If you like Reacher try the Orphan X novels, stunning pieces of work. Also the Tier one series is very good as are the Victor the Assassin books Edited November 2, 2020 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 2, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, PussEKatt said: So far I have really liked all the books that I have read by Stephen Leather and Lynda La Plante. Dan Spider Shepard is a brilliant character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 2, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2020 Good Omens Night Watch/Men at Arms/Feet of Clay/Interesting Times/The Last Continent/The Fifth Elephant/Lords and Ladies/Carpe Jugulum/Maskerade/Reaper Man/Hogfather/Thief of Time... The Discworld is really **** good. American Gods The Crow Road Complicity The Business The Player of Games Use of Weapons The Algebraist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 2, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2020 I am Pilgrim is also a excellent read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 God here we go then. The Harry Potter series. The Alex Cross series by James Patterson. One Day by David Nicholls. The Dirt by Motley Crue. I know they are populist, low brow nonsense. You have seen the music I listen to right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leemond2008 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, Designer1 said: great books 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) Difficult to come up with my definitive best books but here’s my initial thoughts The Power Of One - Bryce Courtenay The Godfather - Mario Puzo Heart Shaped Box - Joe Hill Mr Mercedes - Stephen King Headhunter - Jo Nesbo The Maribou Stork Nightmares - Irvine Welsh The Martian - Andy Weir Ready Player One - Ernest Cline John Dies In The End - David Wong The Poet - Michael Connelly i’m sure there’s plenty more but thats off the top of my head. Edited November 2, 2020 by theboyangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Difficult to come up with my definitive best books but here’s my initial thoughts The Power Of One - Bryce Courtenay The Godfather - Mario Puzo Heart Shaped Box - Joe Hill Mr Mercedes - Stephen King Headhunter - Jo Nesbo The Maribou Stork Nightmares - Irvine Welsh The Martian - Andy Weir Ready Player One - Ernest Cline John Dies In The End - David Wong The Poet - Michael Connelly i’m sure there’s plenty more but thats off the top of my head. Maribou Stork Nightmares is an excellent read. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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