The GF book thread

[Rotpeter]

I really wish I could get into fantasy books but I just can't, I have tried and failed on a number of occassions. I only read detective/PI stuff, which can get a bit dull.

There are so many sub-genres you're sure to find something you like eventually.  What appeals about fantasy?

[Elite]

There are so many sub-genres you're sure to find something you like eventually. What appeals about fantasy?

To be honest not a great deal. I like Game Of Thrones but see other posters posting how great their latest fantasy read was and feel like I am missing out.

[Elite]

You could try Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series. The main character is a private investigator and wizard.

I like the supernatural elements of the Charlie Parker series but that sounds a bit too wacky!

[Numero Veinticinco]

I like the supernatural elements of the Charlie Parker series but that sounds a bit too wacky!

Yeah, I can't believe people choose to be private investigators either.

[Bobby Hundreds]

I fancy reading a good horror. I'm reading an alien predator thing at the minute it's quite dull.

[Paul]

Red Sister is currently 99p on Amazon. Ends at midnight.

I strongly recommend everyone gives this a punt at 99p. It's fucking ace.

[Rotpeter]

To be honest not a great deal. I like Game Of Thrones but see other posters posting how great their latest fantasy read was and feel like I am missing out.

Nine Princes of Amber has got that whole piecing it together bit by bit feel to it.  Glenn Cook's Black Company stuff if you favored the battle stuff in GoT and Thomas Covenant Unbeliever if you want to see some proper world-building i.e. not some generic middle-ages courts and castles setting.

[Numero Veinticinco]

You lads are way better read it hen I am, at least as far as fiction goes.

 

What are people’s views on audiobooks?

[SasaS]

Personally, I now prefer them to reading.

[Pidge]

Red Sister is currently 99p on Amazon. Ends at midnight.

 

Done. Will get on that once I'm done with Breakfast of Champions.

[Numero Veinticinco]

Red Sister is currently 99p on Amazon. Ends at midnight.

Purchased. Thanks, man.

[Rico1304]

You lads are way better read it hen I am, at least as far as fiction goes.

What are people’s views on audiobooks?

I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but I love podcasts. Going to buy a couple on audible and see how I go.

[Paul]

You lads are way better read it hen I am, at least as far as fiction goes.

 

What are people’s views on audiobooks?

They don't suit my lifestyle to be honest. If I had to commute or travel a lot for work, I'd be all over them. However, all my listening opportunities are taken up by music.

[Karl_b]

Gutted I missed Red Sister at 99p! I'm just finishing off 'Emperor of Thorns'.

[Rico1304]

Gutted I missed Red Sister at 99p! I'm just finishing off 'Emperor of Thorns'.

I think they may have extended it.

[PestiRed]

I think they may have extended it.

They have, just got it for 99p

[Guest]

Yep, amazon 99p, get it while it's hot.

 

People probably know about it but just in case, there is a great website for good book deals - http://landers.bookbub.com/covers/

[REDTALISKER]

I believe I have recommended him before on this thread but anyone (thinking Elite here in particular) wanting a detective series with hints of the supernatural should try Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins books. Not wanting to repeat myself have a look at what other people think.

 

https://www.goodreads.com/series/42006-merrily-watkins

[Kidder Bukowski]

A couple from this week.

 

Trainspotting 2 (Porno)

I re-read this not realising it was Porno released under a new name but it was worth it for some very funny passages. My problem with most of Irvine Welsh's post Trainspotting books though is that he can't seem to make his mind up between the gritty reality that made his debut so special and a desire to be comedic which renders most of them just daft. (Ducks)

 

Prussian Blue - Phillip Kerr

Another decent offering featuring the rascal German detective Bernie Gunther. People were asking about 'series novels' a while back and you could certainly do worse than try this fella. There is a trilogy called 'Berlin Noir' which would be a great place to start.

 

My only problem with him now is that he's been around so long It's hard to believe he was present at so many different historical events, kind of like a German Paul Nuttall.

[Jairzinho]

Turgenev - On The Eve.

 

I hadn't read any Turgenev before. Perhaps it's partly due to the translation, but he's an exceptionally easy read for a 19th century Russian author.

[Elite]

I have just started a book called 'Born to run'.

 

I am sure the runners against you have already read it.

[Dave D]

Apologies if already mentioned, havent been through the thread.

 

SciFi/Fantasy books you'll find no better than David Gemmell.

 

The Drenai series in particular Ive re-read so many times.

 

Id be very envious of anyone into this genre that has not discovered Gemmell- the books that await you....   

[TheBitch]

John Grisham - The Whistler

 

Bought this at the airport last week as I wanted something in paperback to read at the beach, there was a declaration on the front saying "The best thriller writer alive" and a sticker saying "Trust Grisham. The best. Bar none."

 

Well from now on I refuse to believe any stickers, and any plaudits, the book was shit. Slow paced. Nothing at all thrilling about it and nothing really happened.

[skend04]

Just a third of the way through The Psychopathy Test. My ex ticks a whole load of the Bob Hare list boxes.

 

 

The book itself is pretty funny.

 

 

I'm not going to antagonise the ex any longer.

[skend04]

Just a third of the way through The Psychopath Test. My ex ticks a whole load of the Bob Hare list boxes.

 

 

The book itself is pretty funny.

 

 

I'm not going to antagonise the ex any longer.

Fixed.