: what are you reading?

TTDegs · 24th September 2006, 09:11

Not right now, obviously, but when you're not browsing Civinfo, what books are you reading?

Right now I'm about to finish The Science of Discworld III, and I can usually be found curled up around books by Pratchett, Dale Brown, Tom Clancey, Craig Brown, or lately Stephen Coonts and Robert Ludlum

Also been through phases of Harry Harrison and 101 other Sci-Fi writers

Maldax · 24th September 2006, 09:31

I love Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat books, and I'm a bit for a pTerry fan. Tom Holt is also good. Reading Neil Stephenson's Cryptonomicon at the moment

Oh yes and I hate Dan Brown! Did I say hate I ment HATE!

richierich · 24th September 2006, 09:43

I'm currently reading a book to try and support a course I did in June and the on-going Management Training course I am on at the moment. The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey. Its a follow up to the 7 habits of highly effective people.

TTDegs · 24th September 2006, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

I love Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat books, and I'm a bit for a pTerry fan. Tom Holt is also good. Reading Neil Stephenson's Cryptonomicon at the moment

Oh yes and I hate Dan Brown! Did I say hate I ment HATE!

Never quite 'got' Tom Holt

Please note - Dale Brown not Dan Brown

Dale is a Tom Clancey style writer, not the other one - who I agree with you about

Loved the SS Rat books though

JB75 · 24th September 2006, 11:23

Currently on the go:

The Argentine Fight For The Falklands (Martin Middlebrook)
The Great War For Civilisation (Robert Fisk, 1300 pages!)
Veronika Decides To Die (Paulo Coelho) am actually re-reading this, I think it's his best work.

CivPilot · 24th September 2006, 11:34

Mainly read Pratchett (Even have an Uber rare first edition of "The colour of magic" Locked away in a fire proof safe)

Apart from Pratchett I don't buy any authors religiously, but do read the odd recommend title.

I have recently finished "The Ultramarines Omnibus" by Graham McNeill and it was really rather good. Inspired by the Games Workshop Warhammer 40k franchise (those littel metal figures that young'un's paint) by far beyond anything a child should read. Extremelt blood thirsty and very graphic in its descriptions. Fantastic book (3 stories about the same Ultramarine Captain)

Toonman · 24th September 2006, 11:56

Sarah's Quilt - Nancy E Turner
William at War - Richmal Crompton
Armageddon: The Battle For Germany - Max Hastings
Marley and Me - John Grogan

Jobo · 24th September 2006, 13:00

I used to read a lot but seem to spend all my spare time on here!

Cad · 24th September 2006, 13:18

Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C# (Hardly a Bodice Ripper).

Just finished 'Hannibal, Pride of Carthage' by Anthony Durham, great read.

TTDegs · 24th September 2006, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivPilot

Mainly read Pratchett (Even have an Uber rare first edition of "The colour of magic" Locked away in a fire proof safe)

Nice one!

I've them all in hardback - but not first editions

Quote:

I have recently finished "The Ultramarines Omnibus" by Graham McNeill and it was really rather good. Inspired by the Games Workshop Warhammer 40k franchise (those littel metal figures that young'un's paint) by far beyond anything a child should read. Extremelt blood thirsty and very graphic in its descriptions. Fantastic book (3 stories about the same Ultramarine Captain)

Those expensive little figures...
My lad (12) is into them big time - to the point where I took him up to the Games Workshop HQ in Nottingham for his birthday

allan40alt · 24th September 2006, 14:52

Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Dan Brown - Da Vinci Code.

Dan Brown - Digital fortress.

Dan Brown - Deception Point.

Dan Brown - Angels and Demons.

All read on holidays in the Sun.......ahhhhh

Andrea · 24th September 2006, 15:25

I am currently reading a cheap book which i got from asda, it has 2 books in by Mike Gayle. they are your typical love stories.
I usually read thrillers, I am a huge fan of James Patterson and have most of his books. love his stories and they are easy to read but very very addictive!!!

elfa7 · 24th September 2006, 16:01

I'm half-way through "A History of Europe" by J M Roberts, and I've started

"Churchill-- The Struggle for Survival" by Sir Charles Wilson, later Lord Moran.

Jazz · 24th September 2006, 16:33

I am reading/doing my NVQ at the mo need to finish it by Nov ( i hope !! )
Reading - Is it just me or everything is ***** ?

EDIT :
The book is really titled as above. It's written by Steve lowe and Alan Mcarthur.
Forum members who are appalled to see what i wrote, apologies

. A little misunderstanding and I should have written "i am currently reading" - *tittle of book* and state the authors name.

Tomthumb · 24th September 2006, 19:55

Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett

Got them all, few first editions many signed.

I read loads of fantasy, reading Anne McAffrey acorna series at moment bit trashy but passes the time.

Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett

Maldax · 24th September 2006, 23:01

As we are talking books has anyone seen

www.bookcrossing.com

If you love it set it free!

The Doctor · 25th September 2006, 12:08

Currently reading Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy, who writes very good books. Also enjoy Terry Brooks/Stephen Donaldson/Wilbur Smith/JK Rowling/Philip Pullman/Jack Vance/Piers Antony/Tolkein etc etc.

CivPilot · 25th September 2006, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomthumb

Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett

Got them all, few first editions many signed.

I read loads of fantasy, reading Anne McAffrey acorna series at moment bit trashy but passes the time.

Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett

Pratchett himself once joked (whilst on a signing tour) that the Pratchett novel worth the most was the unsigned one

.

I've got a few of mine signed (My first editions of Truckers, Diggers & Wings are all signed, which is handy as dreamworks are working on the computer animated movies) but mostly they are as they left the shop.
In fact only missing about 4 or 5 firsts out of the total of books he's written. But I also have well thumbed paperbacks on the shelf that get read often.

If your a fan then get hold of "Once more with Footnotes" if you havent already. It was an American market only compendium of all his short stories, magazine articles and notes about each one. Only 2000 copies printed from what I understand (mine is numbered, so guessing thats the case).

T'Degs,

yup, those figures. the books are VERY good, but think of the gore levels far exceeding what you would see in the most violent hollywood movie and you are slightly close to how bloodthirsty they are.

ps. I guess you know about www.forgeworld.com then? Now there is an expensive website....

Copycat · 25th September 2006, 13:09

Currently reading The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks.

joora · 25th September 2006, 15:38

Edward de Bono - Lateral thinking

Lois McMmaster Bujold - Komarr (Adventures of Miles Verkosigan)

And discworld rocks

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what are you reading? Not right now, obviously, but when you're not browsing Civinfo, what books are you reading? Right now I'm about to finish The Science of Discworld III, and I can usually be found curled up around books by Pratchett, Dale Brown, Tom Clancey, Craig Brown, or lately Stephen Coonts and Robert Ludlum Also been through phases of Harry Harrison and 101 other Sci-Fi writers

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat books, and I'm a bit for a pTerry fan. Tom Holt is also good. Reading Neil Stephenson's Cryptonomicon at the moment Oh yes and I hate Dan Brown! Did I say hate I ment HATE!

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,843 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm currently reading a book to try and support a course I did in June and the on-going Management Training course I am on at the moment. The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey. Its a follow up to the 7 habits of highly effective people.

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JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Currently on the go: The Argentine Fight For The Falklands (Martin Middlebrook) The Great War For Civilisation (Robert Fisk, 1300 pages!) Veronika Decides To Die (Paulo Coelho) am actually re-reading this, I think it's his best work.

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CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mainly read Pratchett (Even have an Uber rare first edition of "The colour of magic" Locked away in a fire proof safe) Apart from Pratchett I don't buy any authors religiously, but do read the odd recommend title. I have recently finished "The Ultramarines Omnibus" by Graham McNeill and it was really rather good. Inspired by the Games Workshop Warhammer 40k franchise (those littel metal figures that young'un's paint) by far beyond anything a child should read. Extremelt blood thirsty and very graphic in its descriptions. Fantastic book (3 stories about the same Ultramarine Captain)

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Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I used to read a lot but seem to spend all my spare time on here!

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Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 389 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C# (Hardly a Bodice Ripper). Just finished 'Hannibal, Pride of Carthage' by Anthony Durham, great read.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything. Dan Brown - Da Vinci Code. Dan Brown - Digital fortress. Dan Brown - Deception Point. Dan Brown - Angels and Demons. All read on holidays in the Sun.......ahhhhh

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Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am currently reading a cheap book which i got from asda, it has 2 books in by Mike Gayle. they are your typical love stories. I usually read thrillers, I am a huge fan of James Patterson and have most of his books. love his stories and they are easy to read but very very addictive!!!

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm half-way through "A History of Europe" by J M Roberts, and I've started "Churchill-- The Struggle for Survival" by Sir Charles Wilson, later Lord Moran.

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Tomthumb Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Top of Surrey Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Got them all, few first editions many signed. I read loads of fantasy, reading Anne McAffrey acorna series at moment bit trashy but passes the time. Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett Pratchett

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As we are talking books has anyone seen www.bookcrossing.com If you love it set it free!

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The Doctor Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st August 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Currently reading Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy, who writes very good books. Also enjoy Terry Brooks/Stephen Donaldson/Wilbur Smith/JK Rowling/Philip Pullman/Jack Vance/Piers Antony/Tolkein etc etc.

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