| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols 23:01 - Jul 8 with 4154 views | N12Hoop |
Having not read a book for many years thanks to the constant distraction and interruption of kids, i'm looking for recommendations for my imminent summer holiday in case opportunity presents itself. Fact, fiction, it doesn't matter. Just looking for a damn good read for any spare moments I'm able to get. Any recommendations from my cultural fellow R's gratefully received. Thanks. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:18 - Jul 8 with 3185 views | johann28 |
I've just finished 'The Real Great Escape' by Guy Walters - tells the real story behind the film (which is of course much more weird and complex than fiction, but without motorbikes!). Compelling stuff imo |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:38 - Jul 8 with 3153 views | Toast_R |
Rise of the Footsoldier - Carlton Leach
Now a film but I've nearly finished his book and I know it's a trendy thing to say but the book is so much better.
If you like Gangland real stories. Goes through the Retendon murders and all that business. Very interesting read. [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:55 - Jul 8 with 3137 views | ichbinnaughty |
The Power of the Dog
by Don Winslow
Immense. Utterly immense. |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:58 - Jul 8 with 3137 views | DWQPR |
Master and Commander, the first of the Aubrey/Maturing books by Patrick O'Brian. Outstanding writing, based on the captain and the ship's doctor during the Napoleatic wars. Great stories. And if you like the first book turn you are in for a real treat as there are a further 20 in the series, which will cover your holidays for a few years. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 00:03 - Jul 9 with 3133 views | ichbinnaughty |
Fifty Shades Of Grey?
I've heard the character development is really first rate. | | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 00:06 - Jul 9 with 3132 views | stowmarketrange |
I've just read Warnock's book and I'm halfway through Simon Jordan's.Both are worth reading and not too taxing for a holiday book. |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 00:48 - Jul 9 with 3116 views | hopphoops |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:58 - Jul 8 by DWQPR |
Master and Commander, the first of the Aubrey/Maturing books by Patrick O'Brian. Outstanding writing, based on the captain and the ship's doctor during the Napoleatic wars. Great stories. And if you like the first book turn you are in for a real treat as there are a further 20 in the series, which will cover your holidays for a few years. |
+1. If the holiday's over a week i'd suggest taking all 20. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 03:41 - Jul 9 with 3103 views | timcocking |
Karl Mrlantes - Matterhorn
Extremely realistic portrayal of Vietnam war, by a geezer who was in it, a la Full Metal Jacket. Excellent. |  | | |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 06:18 - Jul 9 with 3085 views | johnhoop |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 03:41 - Jul 9 by timcocking |
Karl Mrlantes - Matterhorn
Extremely realistic portrayal of Vietnam war, by a geezer who was in it, a la Full Metal Jacket. Excellent. |
Agreed, an amazing read that I think I mentioned on here before. But didn't you find the leech episode in the first chapter excruciating to even read about ? | | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 07:14 - Jul 9 with 3070 views | Fearless |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:55 - Jul 8 by ichbinnaughty |
The Power of the Dog
by Don Winslow
Immense. Utterly immense. |
Agree with this.
I always recommend:
"Shantaram" when asked - and everyone who's read it has been happy with the recommendation.
'In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan . . . Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower . . . At once a high-kicking, eye-gouging adventure, a love saga and a savage yet tenderly lyrical fugitive vision.' Time Out |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 09:02 - Jul 9 with 3014 views | CanadaRanger |
Shameless plug for Gramp's book... and all proceeds go to the Tiger Cubs (QPR in the Community Trust)
http://www.qprtheolddays.com [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 09:14 - Jul 9 with 3008 views | toboboly |
Generation Kill. Factual and grimly humorous account of the Iraq invasion. Check out the series too. Brilliant stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Kill |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 09:38 - Jul 9 with 2985 views | Metallica_Hoop |
My last 3 good reads since the last thread are:
Very very good book on the whole Dynasty
This is unputdownable.
This one makes you feel you are walking around in the Era.
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| Beer and Beef has made us what we are - The Prince Regent |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 10:09 - Jul 9 with 2963 views | londonscottish |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 00:06 - Jul 9 by stowmarketrange |
I've just read Warnock's book and I'm halfway through Simon Jordan's.Both are worth reading and not too taxing for a holiday book. |
Excellent. I have asked for both for my upcoming birthday (with a view to reading them on holiday).
I also asked for the most recent Sebasatian Faulkes and Julian Barnes books. I've read most of Faulkes' books and have enjoyed them all. New to JB but his latest good excellent reviews
I recently enjoyed the Girl with the Dragon Tatoo trilogy . Realyl really struggled with the first 150 pages but was glad I persevered as they are great crime books. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 10:12 - Jul 9 with 2960 views | Phildo |
Stoner by John Williams is the best book I have read in the last few years |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 12:01 - Jul 9 with 2916 views | peakqpr |
Modernity Britain by David Kynaston | | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 12:13 - Jul 9 with 2902 views | LoftusRdW12 |
The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemmingway. |  |
| "I still don't know who scored our first and third goals. I'll have a look tonight." Neil Warnock |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 12:17 - Jul 9 with 2896 views | Tonto |
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
A class of school kids in an un-named (no its not North Korea honest) country are sent to an island and given weapons of various descriptions. Only one is allowed to get off.
Scary, thought provoking and well written (except a couple of translation mistakes).
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 12:31 - Jul 9 with 2884 views | QPunkR |
World War Z, by Max Brooks (son of Mel!)
Really brilliant book in parts, read it a couple of years ago. Completely completely different from the film that just came out. You've got to slog through a couple of parts, but the payoffs in the rest of the book are well worth it. Very interesting and different take on normal zombie fare. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 12:43 - Jul 9 with 2874 views | MrSheen |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 23:58 - Jul 8 by DWQPR |
Master and Commander, the first of the Aubrey/Maturing books by Patrick O'Brian. Outstanding writing, based on the captain and the ship's doctor during the Napoleatic wars. Great stories. And if you like the first book turn you are in for a real treat as there are a further 20 in the series, which will cover your holidays for a few years. |
Sponge the woogles and findangle the blebbifurze, Mr Waterfeature, I'll be in the cabin with a bottle of Madeira if you see the Frenchies. Huzzah!
The Aubrey/Maturin books are very entertaining, but a bit ludicrous at the same time.
+1 for anything by David Kynaston. He's astonishingly productive, bringing out 800-page books every year that are very engaging and packed with interesting detail. He can get dock strikes, nuclear tests and Mick McManus on the same page. By the end, you're a bit better informed, with much stronger wrists. |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 13:05 - Jul 9 with 2850 views | simmo |
Not read any books in years but feeling inspired have just bought 2 from these referrals to try out.
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 13:33 - Jul 9 with 2837 views | toboboly |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 13:05 - Jul 9 by simmo |
Not read any books in years but feeling inspired have just bought 2 from these referrals to try out.
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Own up, which ones?
Zombies and Hemingway are my bets! | |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 13:51 - Jul 9 with 2825 views | Pommyhoop |
Last book I read. 
I know H well and his son is an old mate from way back( 10 years old till now)
Very ,very easy read and full of cliches but 'Hey I know all the main characters so I had a giggle reading it' |  |
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| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 14:08 - Jul 9 with 2807 views | rosseeles |
| Non-QPR: Book recommendations for hols on 03:41 - Jul 9 by timcocking |
Karl Mrlantes - Matterhorn
Extremely realistic portrayal of Vietnam war, by a geezer who was in it, a la Full Metal Jacket. Excellent. |
My kindle has been a bit sparse recently so Ive just brought Matterhorn and the simon Jordan autobiog . Matterhorn was only about 2 quid kindle version | | | |
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