harmless loony Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Oooh forgot to say what I'm currently reading - Londonstani by Gautam Malkani - it's an odd book written entirely in British Asian Rudeboy slang (if you want to know what a Brit Asian rudeboy is - go down to Wilmslow road - there are plenty there!) I don't particularly identify with the book but I can see people who would. It's certainly an interesting way to write a book! Also reading:"Lazy Ways to Make a Living" by Abigail Bosanko and "Moth Smoke" by Mohsin Hamid. I have a habit of reading 2 or three books at the same time (not literally) - depending on what mood I am in! The best book I could recommend to give an insight into the unpleasant but heart rending side of Pakistani culture would be "The Holy Woman" by Qaisra Sheraz - you can get it on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I know that many a good author has stated that Jane Eyre was the best written book ever. I believe the last person I read to say that was Rex Stout. Didn't get it yet - went to the beach instead - ahh there is always tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Just about finished my last lot (see opening post). I read last week that they're releasing an anniversary edition of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' shortly. Haven't read that for years, methinks time for a re-read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 World History from 3000 BC to now - got an exam soon!! Oh and Micro and Macro economics for the fun of it - ok not for fun, it's on the exam as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmless loony Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 eeeeeeeeeeek micro and macro economics.......brings abck nightmares.....well actually only micro does - I love macro! Microeconomics was the sole cause of me not getting top marks in my degree........grrrrr... Good luck mary! Which books are you using to study micro and macro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 A complilation of facts as this is the basics of economics to be taught in a high school. You know supply and demand , demographics, market indicators - blah blah blah........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 It keeps you out of mischief.(Both of you.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Exam tomorrow am - arghhhh!! But I have been enjoying my new granddaughter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Good Luck, but you won't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Well the exam is done and so is the stress! We will see if I needed luck Peter but thanks for the vote of confidence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Let me join in: at the moment I'm enjoying The Player by Fiodor Dostojevsky. Actually I read the book a few time before but I love the author. Mary - congratulations on your exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Just finished "Consent to kill" by Vince Flynn (7th book i've read by this author now and get better each time) and about to start the "Camel Club" by David Baldacci. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Adrian, I'm reading Executive Power by Vince Flynn. Finding him very good. Are all his books to that standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I cant put one of his down once I start reading them, so yes. Best to read them in order though as the Mitch Rapp character development is better understood that way, Although give him his due, he refers back to key incidents so they can be read as stand alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendkillerpr Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Im attempting to read the Silmarillion by Tolkien. It's a lot more wordy than the Lord of the Rings. Ive spoken to people who can have tried to read it and found it boring but im finding it extremely interesting. Has anyone else here read it and if so what do you think? After i finish that i have Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmless loony Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Mary, hope the exam went well - will send you an email within the next few days......Let me know how you got on! I am now reading "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth. The setting is post partition of Pakistan and India but the issues the characters face are just as relevant today as they were back then. It's a lengthy book but I am enjoying it so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goonerman Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I'm reading Pompey the Great by John Leach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendam. Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I am reading Girl with a One Track Mind by Abby Lee. It's hilarious. Bren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttzy Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Originally posted by Bren.: I am reading Girl with a One Track Mind by Abby Lee. It's hilarious. Bren. Killed her blog stone dead apparently , I think she now believes the book was a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendam. Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Didn't know that, Muttzy. The book is now doing the rounds of my daughters, daughter in law, sisters and friends!! None of us can beleive that the content is as sexually basic as it is! Bren. [ 29.08.2006, 16:34: Message edited by: Bren. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Gonna have to keep an eye on you Bren. Is it worth me reading it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendam. Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Only if you have some nice, caring, sexy woman on hand Babes......... Bren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Bren sounds interesting bu t i have my hands full with you and the Wife!!! dont think i can cope with much more!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendam. Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Don't think there are a lot of men who can keep up with this book, Steve Honey! I think men would be really shocked to realise how women really think about them!!! Bren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendam. Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Having said that, I would love to send the book to Susanne and Jane!! Bren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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