Bear68 Posted Monday at 19:50 Report Share Posted Monday at 19:50 There's not much on the TV that interests me, and I'm in need of a book to keep me entertained. I've read a couple by Robert Harris, just finishing Simon Reeve's autobiography, and a Chris Yates book. Is there anything you'd recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted Monday at 19:54 Report Share Posted Monday at 19:54 Tom Sharpe Vintage Stuff or any of the Wilt series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted Monday at 20:10 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:10 Depends what you’re into: Michael Palin Diaries. Stephen Fry autobiographies. Terry Pratchett Discworld novels. Clarkson books. Lyn Macdonald WW1 series. James or Helen Rebanks books. The Glass Castle. The SAS books which ‘Rogue Hero’s’ are based on; but be aware they aren’t as macho or heroic as the tv dramas. Let us know what you’re interested in and folk will try and point you in the general direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear68 Posted Monday at 20:16 Author Report Share Posted Monday at 20:16 Thanks, gents. I've read and enjoyed the Wilt books in the past. My interests are fairly wide but could do with something to make me laugh....I'll have a look at the Clarkson books. I also enjoy the Rebus books, Wilbur Smith etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted Monday at 20:28 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:28 18 minutes ago, Scully said: Terry Pratchett Discworld novels. If you want to laugh ^^^^^^^^^ these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Monday at 20:36 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:36 14 minutes ago, Bear68 said: Thanks, gents. I've read and enjoyed the Wilt books in the past. My interests are fairly wide but could do with something to make me laugh....I'll have a look at the Clarkson books. I also enjoy the Rebus books, Wilbur Smith etc. I do enjoy the Clarkson (Diddly Squat Farm) books - but be aware that each book really just the collected articles he writes for his paper column (Sunday Times?) contract. As such the 'book' is really very lightweight with just a couple of dozen newspaper columns and in big print with plenty of drawings. You can read the lot in a couple of evenings. Entertaining, but very expensive for recycled paper articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted Monday at 20:47 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:47 7 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: I do enjoy the Clarkson (Diddly Squat Farm) books - but be aware that each book really just the collected articles he writes for his paper column (Sunday Times?) contract. As such the 'book' is really very lightweight with just a couple of dozen newspaper columns and in big print with plenty of drawings. You can read the lot in a couple of evenings. Entertaining, but very expensive for recycled paper articles. Was about to mention that; it is most annoying as my kids get me his latest DS books each Christmas, and even though I’m a fan, I don’t feel they’re particularly good value for money. His other ST column compilation books however, where he rants about everything and everyone, are good value for money, and there’s quite a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Monday at 20:50 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:50 Just now, Scully said: Was about to mention that; it is most annoying as my kids get me his latest DS books each Christmas, and even though I’m a fan, I don’t feel they’re particularly good value for money. My feelings as well. I do get them as I like the whole DS 'project', as well as enjoying Clarkson's writing - but if you didn't know what you were buying, you might be quite disappointed (to put it mildly!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted Monday at 20:53 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:53 John Nicholls the navigator that was imprisoned in the gulf War has written several I'm currently reading tail end Charlie which is excellent.I have enjoyed them all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted Monday at 21:13 Report Share Posted Monday at 21:13 ‘Out of Nowhere’ A history of the military sniper by Martin Pegler is a very good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretlurcher1970 Posted Monday at 21:28 Report Share Posted Monday at 21:28 Be alright on the flight by Vince raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted Monday at 21:37 Report Share Posted Monday at 21:37 I'm the resident librarian at work, I kid you not, quite a few books stashed in draws, few lads reading the same series of books David Baldacci is a favourite of mine. The Lincoln Lawer series is very good. Then it's just if a book takes my fancy at a charity shop or anywhere else, including the library 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted Monday at 22:07 Report Share Posted Monday at 22:07 Clarkson diddly squat books if ive no hunting books to read i got the 4 of them from charity shops the last one i paid a £5 for and thought it was expensive till i saw it in W H Smiths at £22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted Monday at 22:43 Report Share Posted Monday at 22:43 'An Officer not a Gentleman' is a good read, an autobiography written by Mandy Hickson, one the UK's 1st female fast jet pilots. 'Typhoon' by Mike Sutton - another RAF pilot autobiography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted Monday at 22:50 Report Share Posted Monday at 22:50 If you like well crafted police procedurals, try K E Cullen's books, available on Kindle or paperback from Amazon. Body in the Wood Hunted Absolution The Pilot's Wife A Bad Review Crumpets Again for Breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Wednesday at 07:31 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 07:31 I am currently reading Ben Macintyre's "Double Cross" about the double agents in the build up to D-Day in 1944, VERY interesting. Next will be his "A Spy among Friends" about the Soviet spy, Kim Philby. I have also recently started on the Ian Rankin "Inspector Rebus" novels, very interesting and no need to read them in order as they are individual works with some linked characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted Wednesday at 08:55 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:55 If you want to read anything comedic, just have a read through some of the past 'long' threads here on PW 👍🤓🤣 Some of the short ones too, come to think of it 🤔 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted Wednesday at 11:01 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:01 I just can’t read novels. I always think somebody is making it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted Wednesday at 11:03 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:03 1 minute ago, London Best said: I just can’t read novels. I always think somebody is making it up. History books are worse, they are always written by the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear68 Posted Wednesday at 12:20 Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:20 (edited) Great Uncle Harry by Michael Palin is next on my list. Thank you for all the suggestions, they should keep me going for a while. Edited Wednesday at 12:21 by Bear68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm243 Posted Wednesday at 12:24 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:24 Shadow over Babylon is a great read. Can't remember who worked it offhand but it can be picked up for a couple of pounds on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted Wednesday at 13:35 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 13:35 2 hours ago, London Best said: I just can’t read novels. I always think somebody is making it up. Subtle wit is lost on here I'm afraid,,,, too many uber serious peeps 🤓🤣😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted Wednesday at 17:04 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 17:04 3 hours ago, JKD said: Subtle wit is lost on here I'm afraid,,,, too many uber serious peeps 🤓🤣😇 Wasn’t meant to be funny! I was deadly serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted Wednesday at 18:22 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 18:22 1 hour ago, London Best said: Wasn’t meant to be funny! I was deadly serious. Oh dear 🤦♂️🤓😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted Wednesday at 18:51 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 18:51 6 hours ago, Bear68 said: Great Uncle Harry by Michael Palin is next on my list. Thank you for all the suggestions, they should keep me going for a while. Reading it currently. Can’t give a review as I’m not long into it, but I enjoy his writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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