What are you reading?

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:22 pm

Try The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (I think) totally addictive.

Other authors Steven Erikson and George R.R. Martin writers of multi book serials again very compelling with plot twists.

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Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:50 am

having done a lot of sitting around at airports yesterday, I have finished my previous book and am now reading Dawn On a Distant Shore by Sara Donati - the second in a series of novels about the white settlers and native Americans in 19th century USA. It has some fabulous Mohawk names for some of the characters - Runs-From-Bears, for one

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:01 pm

I'm currently proof-reading my post in this thread.....

sjwoodman wrote:
Am also a fan of popular science books am also reading The Code Book by Simon Singh (for the second time). It gives an introduction to cryptography through the ages (Caesar -> Mary Queen of Scots -> present day). It might sound a bit geeky but it's very well written and accessible to anyone.

Yep, I've read that book several times (and watched the tv series) - I'm currently trying to decipher Stage 4 - The Vigenere Cipher.

Other books I'm currently reading include "3000 Strangers" by J Ann Paul (about navvy life on the Kettering to Manton railway), and "Lost Railways of Leicestershire & Rutland" by Geoffrey Kingscott.

Crivvens · Post by **Crivvens** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:15 pm

I've just fnished reading Diego Maradona's autobiography. Quite interesting. I like the fact he called Peter Shilton a 'Thermos Head'

Stu_F · Post by **Stu_F** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:57 pm

Just finished reading "Playing the Enemy" by John Carlin, an excellent thought provoking book. Don't be conned by the picture of Francois Piennar on the cover into believing it's a rugby book, it's not (and probably better for that).

Kinoulton · Post by **Kinoulton** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:48 am

Crivvens wrote:I've just fnished reading Diego Maradona's autobiography. Quite interesting. I like the fact he called Peter Shilton a 'Thermos Head'

Is he aware that an entire nation of football fans call him "a fat cheating washed up dago b*st*rd?"

maskedsquid · Post by **maskedsquid** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:25 am

Kinoulton wrote:
Crivvens wrote:I've just fnished reading Diego Maradona's autobiography. Quite interesting. I like the fact he called Peter Shilton a 'Thermos Head'
Is he aware that an entire nation of football fans call him "a fat cheating washed up dago b*st*rd?"

I suspect he has an inkling! Half-decent player though, more's the pity.

biggles78 · Post by **biggles78** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:25 pm

Currently reading Forgotten Voices of the second world war by Max Arthur.

Before that it was Their darkest hour by Laurence Rees.

Both are real life history lessons and don't half make you think..

Before these two it was Around the world in 80 days by Jules Verne. Kiddys book but good light relief!

(oh yeah and a copy of the Melton Times/crimes the olds brought me on their last trip

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T T · Post by **T T** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:31 pm

Have just finished Johnny Wilkinsons new book , took a little getting into but generally a good read, it makes you understand the man a lot and also asks a few questions of your self . Would recommend !
T x

Silvermachine · Post by **Silvermachine** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:35 am

Winnie The Pooh, Thomas The Tank Engine and Mr Bean. After endless hours of readings and re-readings of them to my nephew Lewis who is three years old, I've become strangely fixated with them. At the very same time, Lewis seems to want more sophisticated reading matter now and appears to have outgrown his uncle.

Frustrated player · Post by **Frustrated player** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:31 pm

I'm currently reading 'bones to ashes' by kathy reichs.
Bit hard to get into but any of her other books I've read are the same.

Former Prop · Post by **Former Prop** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:35 pm

I'm reading Bill Beaumonts autobiography, by Bill Beaumont suprisingly !

When I get time to read it, its a good read.

DCat · Post by **DCat** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:28 pm

Frustrated player wrote:I'm currently reading 'bones to ashes' by kathy reichs.
Bit hard to get into but any of her other books I've read are the same.

I found Kathy Reichs a bit difficult to read as well - not particularly sympathetic. But it would have helped if I hadn't seen 'Bones' on Sky1.

Currently reading 'Imperium' by Robert Harris. A bit slow starting, but getting going now.

scrambo · Post by **scrambo** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:34 pm

Austin Healey's autobiography. I dont get very far as the drool puddle gets too big