What book are you reading atm??

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MagicMarker wrote: »

I recommend 'The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World'.

In my uneducated view it seemed to be quite unbiased, though I doubt you'll find many/any books on the subject that aren't leaning at least to one side or the other.

It covers pretty much everything up to the mid/late 90's.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Iron-Wall-Israel-World/dp/0140288708

Thanks! But 704 pages, phew!

hairyprincess

Just finished the Virgin Suicides. It was fine, but I don't get the hype.

kylith

I'm reading Tuf Voyaging, a non-GoT book by George RR Martin. I'm really enjoying it, you can see flashes of GoT's style here and there. I would recommend it.

czechlin

Winterland by Alan Glynn, quite enjoyable.

Canis Lupus

Shogun by James Clavell

Vojera

I'm reading Girl of Nightmares, which is the follow up to Anna Dressed in Blood.

So far it's okay. It lacks a bit of the urgency of the first book (understandable I suppose, considering what is going on for the characters) and it's suffering a little in comparison to the Robin Hobb ones I just finished, which depicted a colourful and vibrant world, whereas everything in this book is, appropriately, pretty dead. I think things are about to get more interesting from here, though.

Thargor

kylith wrote: »

I'm reading Tuf Voyaging, a non-GoT book by George RR Martin. I'm really enjoying it, you can see flashes of GoT's style here and there. I would recommend it.

Ah good, have had it on my phone for ages but was wondering if it was "proper" sci-fi, which I love or else custard powered hyperdrive Terry Pratchett/Douglas Addams crap which I hate?

WilyCoyote

A Treasury of Short Stories by Bernardine Kielty (Simon and Schuster)

folan

Smileys people.

ibarelycare

karma_ wrote: »

Half way through now...loving it. Already regretting that I'll never be able to read it for the first time again!

I started it about two weeks ago, haven't been reading a huge amount in that time between exams and being out a lot, so I'm only 6% of the way in...feels like it should be much further though, I can see this one taking me a good while to read! Liking it so far though, I'm enjoying the language used.

eisenberg1

Aglomerado wrote: »

Templars by Michael Haag - good introduction to the Knights Templar and debunks a lot of "DaVinci Code" type myths.

Also Under the Dome by Stephen King. I liked the TV series but the book is far better.

I have not read Templars, but if you like that type of book, perhaps try "The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail".....its many years since I read it, but remember it is a good read (the authors sued Dan Brown).

lulu1

An act of love by Marie Fleming

FullblownRose

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Luminaries

just finished :

http://www.harryaugust.net/

before that Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway

Next, Tigerman, by N. Harkaway

FullblownRose

kylith wrote: »

I'm reading Tuf Voyaging, a non-GoT book by George RR Martin. I'm really enjoying it, you can see flashes of GoT's style here and there. I would recommend it.

I havent seen or read GoT but his book Fevre Dream is fantastic

Birneybau

FullblownRose wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Luminaries

just finished :

http://www.harryaugust.net/

before that Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway

Next, Tigerman, by N. Harkaway

Just starting 'The Luminaries'? Took me ages to finish the bleeding thing, actually read 3 other books while struggling through it.

Mars Bar

Piliger wrote: »

After reading all of the Harry Bosch series, I am now on the 7th in the Stone Barrington series. Good stuff.

I'd love to be starting the Bosch series for the first time and all in order!

I've just finished Robin Hobb's Assassin's Apprentice and I'm starting Royal Assassin.

apieceofcake

I'm reading 'Little Known Facts' by Christine Sneed.

Interesting novel based on an actor and his children. Well-written and gives an entertaining (albeit fictional) insight into the life of a Hollywood star

phasers

phasers wrote: »

Tara and Ben

Ann and Barry kicked Ben and Tara's ass any day

Belle E. Flops

I have finally started Game of Thrones. I'm almost up to date on the tv series and absolutely loving it. I usually try read the books before I watch the tv show/film but didn't happen this time.
Only on the first book and it seems that the tv series stuck pretty closely to the story but I know that in the 4th season it's supposed to stray somewhat from the books.
Really enjoying it so far and even though it's a big enough book it's an easy read so flying through it!
I don't know if there's 6 or 7 books, but either way my summer reading is sorted!

Vojera

hairyprincess wrote: »

Just finished the Virgin Suicides. It was fine, but I don't get the hype.

I felt the same. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go out of their way to read it but if you happen upon it then it's okay.

Tardful Slakerly

Kim by Rudyard Kipling.

A few instances where the titular young character, who has Irish blood, has been said to "have some Irish in him" when he might get up to being sneaky.

Hitchens

Mr Mercedes by Stephen King

Piliger

Mars Bar wrote: »

I'd love to be starting the Bosch series for the first time and all in order!

I've just finished Robin Hobb's Assassin's Apprentice and I'm starting Royal Assassin.

Interesting. By the way I am on the 8th of the Barrington series and really enjoying them.

Thargor

Hitchens wrote: »

Mr Mercedes by Stephen King

Never heard of it thanks.

Hitchens

Thargor wrote: »

Never heard of it thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Mercedes-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1476754454

.....you're welcome

Thargor

Got Doctor Sleep lined up first, thinking of doing a reread of The Stand aswell, flicked through it at my parents house the other day and didnt remember a bit of what I was reading even though I always tell people its my favourite book...

MagicIRL

Pirlo - I Think Therefor I Play

I'm only a chapter in but it's brilliant. I've just finished Beyond Band of Brothers by Maj. Richard Winters and An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth by Col. Chris Hadfield. Both excellent reads.

I'll be moving on to Georges St. Peirre's The Way of the Fight once I've finished Pirlo's book.

Hitchens

Thargor wrote: »

Got Doctor Sleep lined up first, thinking of doing a reread of The Stand aswell, flicked through it at my parents house the other day and didnt remember a bit of what I was reading even though I always tell people its my favourite book...

"M-O-O-N, that spells.............." - Tom Cullen

iwantmydinner

MagicIRL wrote: »

Pirlo - I Think Therefor I Play

I'm only a chapter in but it's brilliant. I've just finished Beyond Band of Brothers by Maj. Richard Winters and An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth by Col. Chris Hadfield. Both excellent reads.

I'll be moving on to Georges St. Peirre's The Way of the Fight once I've finished Pirlo's book.

My housemate just picked up Pirlo's book and have glanced through it - not a huge soccer fan but it looks brilliant.

MagicIRL

iwantmydinner wrote: »

My housemate just picked up Pirlo's book and have glanced through it - not a huge soccer fan but it looks brilliant.

I'm definately quoting this wrong but, within the first chapter he says something along the lines of "I don't feel pressure. I spent the afternoon playing the Playstation and eating. In the evening I went out an won the World Cup"