What book Have You Read Lately.

[carcharias]

inside out - nick mason - a funny read

It's a good one to pick up and just a start reading form anywhere. great pics I havent seen before as well.

 

[supersoniceagle]

Richard Bachman = Stephen King. Its part of the The Bachman Books along with The Running Man. The long walk was a great read.

Was that the story about the walking competition set in the future?

 

[HevyDevy]

I'm halfway through two books:


1) The Da Vinci Code
2) Steve Waugh's autobiography

 

[les norton]

Just read the naked husband and the naked heart....heavy.

 

[Dread]

1) The Da Vinci Code
2) Steve Waugh's autobiography

The Da Vinci Code is utter tripe, unfortunately. Dan Brown needs to learn something about pacing.

Steve Waugh's autobiography, on the other hand, is a must read for any cricket fan, or Australian in general.

 

[bazza]

Last book read: Pochownick's Dream by Alex Miller
Story is about an artist who rediscovers his creativity - a bit boring

 

[madison]

Anna Quindlen - Black and Blue - loved it
Paulina Simmons - The Bronze Horsemen - ok.

 

[millersnose]

Last book read: Pochownick's Dream by Alex Miller
Story is about an artist who rediscovers his creativity - a bit boring

my wife got halfway through that (if its the same one i am thinking about) and threw it at the wall

 

[macavity]

Guns, Germs, Steel - Jared Diamond - perhaps my favorite book in a long time, an explanatory history of the development of societies around the planet, really opened my eyes to why things are the way they are - i.e. why 'the west' is the richest and most dominant culture, why aboriginals never domesticated anything, etc. very very highly recommended, a must read for anyone, although it is a heavy read it is more than worth it. was just broadcast as a mini-series doco on the ABC, but the book is much more thorough.

"Collapse" by Diamond was also an excellent read.

currently reading 'Growth Fetish' by Clive Hamilton. again a heavy read but a fascinating insight into the effects of the primacy of economic growth.

I can't understand the attraction of fiction when you can learn something and be entertained at the same time... but whatever floats boats eh?

 

[Southernsaint]

A truly awful book: Whitethorn by Bryce Courtenay.

If you've read The Power Of One, don't bother as it's the same story regurgitated...

 

[Dread]

I also knocked over the Watchmen graphics novel by Alan Moore in the holidays.

Gripping stuff.

 

[Red Bear]

Bill Bryson is decent. Peter Moore is an Aussie travel writer, he's brilliant - saints fan, too...

If Piers Ackerman was a Saints Fan you'd love his articles to, doesn't mean he's a great writer

 

[Raider_69]

just finished
Chopper 2 - Hits and Memories by Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read

have read the first one and am now going to buy the 3rd to read... love his books, piss funny

 

[Squishy_Da_Byatch]

Was that the story about the walking competition set in the future?

Yeah, and they get three warnings and then they are given their "ticket" I love how it ends, how its open to whatever you believe happens and stuff!

 

[Southernsaint]

If Piers Ackerman was a Saints Fan you'd love his articles to, doesn't mean he's a great writer

No, if I loved Piers' articles I'd be a Cronulla fan ;-)

 

[Red Bear]

No, if I loved Piers' articles I'd be a Cronulla fan ;-)

lmao

 

[Bastard Squad]

Temple - Matthew Rielly. This one isn't quite as fast paced as others like Ice Station, but its still good.

 

[Red Bear]

Heard 7 Ancient Wonders by that guy was a good book.

 

[Bastard Squad]

Yeah i've heard that too, its only out in hardback at the moment, I'll wait for the paperback.

 

[HevyDevy]

Any recommendations for good autobiographies?