The GOT Book Club

[Tubey]

Been on a "classic book" binge for the last few months. Just whizzed through Heart of Darkness. Overrated; one of those books that people like to pretend to be clever about by talking about themes etc. but in the end it's a bog standard short story.

I read Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne the other week as well, for the third time like. I like the humour in it, solid if stereotypical characters, vivid imagery... but it's dated and awkward for the modern reader, as you'd expect from a 140 year old book! Still recommended though; I've read four of his and this book is his best.

Oh, and White Fang by Jack London is a fantastic book, if you take it on face value and can get through the first 20-30 pages without losing interest - it really picks up.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Is it the Bolitar series or the stand alone novels you'd recommend bud?

Those ones are aimed at teenagers I think. Which I didn't find out until I was halfway through the first one It was relatively enjoyable though.

I've read 'Caught' which was pretty good, and 'Play Dead' which is his first ever book and as far fetched as you like, I'd probably avoid that one.

Yeah the stand alone ones are the best. I'll ask my mate later on which ones are the best, as he's read loads of them.

They may not be for you. As I said I found some bits a bit too far fetched. There's loads of twists and turns in the stories.

 

[Sid James]

Deffo, I didn't get any enjoyment out of it. I thought about other books the whole time I was reading it and even read a book of short stories on the sly.

Is Cloud Atlas good? Seems like a bit of an epic and I'm always put off a bit by huge books. Until recently I thought it was written by the fella from Peep Show.

I Really liked it, it's not your usual book and could be taken as separate stories but they're linked and you find out how towards the end

 

[bluebottle]

Can't reccomend enough the Flashman books. They are so good.

 

[bluejock]

If anyone is into Roman history, Conn Iggulden's series about Caesar is brilliant. Dramatised and tweaked here and there for entertainment' sake but still a cracking read.

He did a Ghengis Khan series too that was brilliant.

 

[Sid James]

If anyone is into Roman history, Conn Iggulden's series about Caesar is brilliant. Dramatised and tweaked here and there for entertainment' sake but still a cracking read.

He did a Ghengis Khan series too that was brilliant.

Yes Mate, read all of the Simon Scarrow's Centurion series and also Warrior of Rome Series by Harry Sidebottom ... I've read one of Igguldens Ghengis books, Atilla by William Napier is also excellent

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Every time I pick up a good book I wonder "Why don't I read more?" It's much more enjoyable than TV.

I think I have a fear of buying a book, reading it, and then finding out it's a bit crap, that puts me off. Silly really.

The future innit? So much junk on tv. We haven't had a telly in our house for a few years now. I tell a lie, there is a telly, but it's more for decoration as it doesn't actually work (it's an old analogue thing).

 

[Seamus Colemole]

I read 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 recently.

Both good but i thought 1984 took a while to get going and had a bit of a lull towards the end which made it less enjoyable than it could have been.

Fahrenheit 451 was odd though. I expected it to be about Moyes getting all hot and bothered when someone suggested an alternative formation but it was about a fireman who burns books! But yeah, i liked that one more.

 

[Sid James]

The future innit? So much junk on tv. We haven't had a telly in our house for a few years now. I tell a lie, there is a telly, but it's more for decoration as it doesn't actually work (it's an old analogue thing).

Kind of agree to some point .. I general, prime time viewing in particular, I'd rather stick pins in my eyes. There is still a fair amount I do like on the box though, Comedy, documentaries, some good dramas and of course sport ... Perhaps your redundant TV is neglected as your too busy with all the social networking you bang on about ... some of it actually makes sense

 

[bluejock]

Yes Mate, read all of the Simon Scarrow's Centurion series and also Warrior of Rome Series by Harry Sidebottom ... I've read one of Igguldens Ghengis books, Atilla by William Napier is also excellent

Scarrow is brilliant. I've not read Sidebottom though but I am very partial to Roman history novels.

 

[Baines' left foot]

The future innit? So much junk on tv. We haven't had a telly in our house for a few years now. I tell a lie, there is a telly, but it's more for decoration as it doesn't actually work (it's an old analogue thing).

I rarely watch TV myself now. I must admit though I do have a bit of a soft spot for The History Channel. Documentaries are good and I like a good comedy. Nearly everything is celebrity orientated now though, it's such trash.

Plus, reading makes your brain work, you learn new words and it improves your vocabulary.

 

[Sid James]

Scarrow is brilliant. I've not read Sidebottom though but I am very partial to Roman history novels.

If you like Scarrow then I reckon you'd like Sidebottom, yet another University Historian turned fictional author .. good stuff, follows the life of a general as opposed to the rank and file of Scarrows books .... Also Scarrows books on Napolean and Wellington are worth a go

 

[Bilko]

100 objects that changed the world.
bare with me on this,big book reader of fiction mainly.but got this for xmas and ignored it cause the title was so dreary.recently opened it up,fascinating book,their all things in the british history museum,and the author explains what they have learn't from the object,I believe it was a radio show.honest folks.check it out,It's fascinating.

 

[BLUENOWZ1878]

Anything by Jo Nesbo

 

[Julian Carax]

The future innit? So much junk on tv. We haven't had a telly in our house for a few years now. I tell a lie, there is a telly, but it's more for decoration as it doesn't actually work (it's an old analogue thing).

You don't have a tv? What does your furniture point to?