In reply to Post #13
It's good when you find a local connection as you did.
I was reading a WWII Naval book about getting the supply lines open to Malta, and the battles with the Italian Navy. One of the ships my dad was on got a mention. Just need to dig out his service record to see if he would have been involved at that time. I know from his medals that he was in the North Atlantic, Med and Pacific, so he could have been.
It's good when you find a local connection as you did.
I was reading a WWII Naval book about getting the supply lines open to Malta, and the battles with the Italian Navy. One of the ships my dad was on got a mention. Just need to dig out his service record to see if he would have been involved at that time. I know from his medals that he was in the North Atlantic, Med and Pacific, so he could have been.
In reply to Post #11
Conn Iggulden
Wolf of the Plains is literally one of the best books I've ever read mate
Conn Iggulden
Wolf of the Plains is literally one of the best books I've ever read mate
In reply to Post #17
Did you read the whole series?
I loved the first two but I think I jumped to the fourth and got a bit lost with it. I'll have to give it another go if they're still in the loft
The roses series and emporer series are well worth a read too, I think I binge read them in about 6 weeks
The fantasy trilogy was OK, but just didn't have the depth of Tolkien, Martin etc
Did you read the whole series?
I loved the first two but I think I jumped to the fourth and got a bit lost with it. I'll have to give it another go if they're still in the loft
The roses series and emporer series are well worth a read too, I think I binge read them in about 6 weeks
The fantasy trilogy was OK, but just didn't have the depth of Tolkien, Martin etc
In reply to Post #18
Yeah I read all of the Conqueror series. My Dad and my brother rave about the Emperor books but since we've had the boy I've just not had time to read anything other than carp stuff!
Yeah I read all of the Conqueror series. My Dad and my brother rave about the Emperor books but since we've had the boy I've just not had time to read anything other than carp stuff!
In reply to Post #17
Conn Iggulden was an author i hadn't heard of. Just Googled him. Looks like i've added another lot of books to my list - Cheers
Conn Iggulden was an author i hadn't heard of. Just Googled him. Looks like i've added another lot of books to my list - Cheers
In reply to Post #20
You'll often find the first books in each series in the supermarkets for a couple of quid
You'll often find the first books in each series in the supermarkets for a couple of quid
In reply to Post #10
anyone that has a kindle reader or similar. i have a load of books in .mobi
re the master and Commander series. i have every one. pm me emails and i can send some
anyone that has a kindle reader or similar. i have a load of books in .mobi
re the master and Commander series. i have every one. pm me emails and i can send some
In reply to Post #1
Can't remember a day I've not read a book I've got on the go. Only read books on true events and buy several on the subject that's peaked my interest. Currently it's post WW2 French colonialism, Algeria, Vietnam etc. Nearly finished the excellent The Last Valley-Dien Bien Phu by Martin Windrow, catastrophic French defeat and the ultimate drawing of the USA into Vietnam.
Can't remember a day I've not read a book I've got on the go. Only read books on true events and buy several on the subject that's peaked my interest. Currently it's post WW2 French colonialism, Algeria, Vietnam etc. Nearly finished the excellent The Last Valley-Dien Bien Phu by Martin Windrow, catastrophic French defeat and the ultimate drawing of the USA into Vietnam.
In reply to Post #23
The Last Valley just read some of reviews , looks like an excellent book,just ordered a copy.
The Last Valley just read some of reviews , looks like an excellent book,just ordered a copy.
In reply to Post #24
Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I have
The best and toughest the French had, Foreign Legion with many ex German army from WW2 and Paras. Brilliant read in an ultimately desperate situation.
Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I have
The best and toughest the French had, Foreign Legion with many ex German army from WW2 and Paras. Brilliant read in an ultimately desperate situation.
Looks like I'll be reading the witcher series for a while
Tempted to wait till I've watched season 2 on netflix tho
Tempted to wait till I've watched season 2 on netflix tho
In reply to Post #26
I enjoy reading but I find it hard to make time to actually sit down and read a book.I like books I just don't have the time to read them now as I am working on the project together with the guys from https://thewordpoint.com/services/translation-service/personal-contenth . I enjoy novels and the occasional play as rare as that is xD. I hate reading books online - There's something about books the smell or feel of a fresh book.. I just love it.. A lot. So I buy em all.
I enjoy reading but I find it hard to make time to actually sit down and read a book.I like books I just don't have the time to read them now as I am working on the project together with the guys from https://thewordpoint.com/services/translation-service/personal-contenth . I enjoy novels and the occasional play as rare as that is xD. I hate reading books online - There's something about books the smell or feel of a fresh book.. I just love it.. A lot. So I buy em all.
In reply to Post #25
They are the kind of books I like to read
Read quite a few of the SAS books, three very good ones, the story of the border fox, Colombian drug wars and drugs, meth in the U.K. plus the old Bravo two zero, went to a book signing event and Andy Mcnab was there, signed my books, had a chat, and did a talk about his time in Ireland, B20 and a lot more
Stars in the film too
Once read a few on Russian special forces, Spetsnaz, in Afghanistan, brutal and unbelievable
Also read a bit on real crime and violence, gangs, hitmen and renowned fighters and boxers too
And read a **** load related to my work
They are the kind of books I like to read
Read quite a few of the SAS books, three very good ones, the story of the border fox, Colombian drug wars and drugs, meth in the U.K. plus the old Bravo two zero, went to a book signing event and Andy Mcnab was there, signed my books, had a chat, and did a talk about his time in Ireland, B20 and a lot more
Stars in the film too
Once read a few on Russian special forces, Spetsnaz, in Afghanistan, brutal and unbelievable
Also read a bit on real crime and violence, gangs, hitmen and renowned fighters and boxers too
And read a **** load related to my work
In reply to Post #1
Bit like you, if it doesn't grab me instantly I won't read it, but in general I only read factual, not into fictional.. 3 books that I had to keep reading, Bravo 2 Zero, did that in about 2 days, the original Terry Hearn book and John WIlsons fishing autobiography. I have a fair few fishing books, most unread, some still in the delivery box, problem for me is I have to be relaxed to do that sort of thing and enjoy it, don't feel relaxed enough most of the time.
Bit like you, if it doesn't grab me instantly I won't read it, but in general I only read factual, not into fictional.. 3 books that I had to keep reading, Bravo 2 Zero, did that in about 2 days, the original Terry Hearn book and John WIlsons fishing autobiography. I have a fair few fishing books, most unread, some still in the delivery box, problem for me is I have to be relaxed to do that sort of thing and enjoy it, don't feel relaxed enough most of the time.
I'm a fan of reading. it's very good for winding down and relaxing. Prefer real books to audiobooks as for me the quiet is part of the bonus.
some that I've really enjoyed - a range of genres
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - very well written from the POV of an autistic lad who's mum left.
Tales of the Otori - Lian Hearn fictional series set in feudal Japan. very good for reading to chill out.
I, Lucifer - Glenn Duncan. Lucifer tries out being human for a while...
pretty much anything by Neil Gaiman. American Gods, Good Omens, Anansi Boys, the whole Sandman series of graphic novels. Just got his reworking of the Norse Myths which is ace.
The World according to Karl Pilkington is bloody hilarious (if you like his humour of course) easy to pick up and put down chapter wise too.
some that I've really enjoyed - a range of genres
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - very well written from the POV of an autistic lad who's mum left.
Tales of the Otori - Lian Hearn fictional series set in feudal Japan. very good for reading to chill out.
I, Lucifer - Glenn Duncan. Lucifer tries out being human for a while...
pretty much anything by Neil Gaiman. American Gods, Good Omens, Anansi Boys, the whole Sandman series of graphic novels. Just got his reworking of the Norse Myths which is ace.
The World according to Karl Pilkington is bloody hilarious (if you like his humour of course) easy to pick up and put down chapter wise too.