I've also been given a book from a friend who loves mafia books
It's called " l heard you paint houses"
Apparently there's talk of it being turned into a film
I'll give that a go on holiday also
It's crazy because I actually only read Trainspotting for the first time last month (mainly because of having seen the film so many times) and it is a cracker! A lot more in-depth than the film although the film is an excellent representation.@LastGarrison you mentioning Irvine Welsh prompts me to recommend Trainspotting, it must be 20 years since I read it but it is very funny (in a dark way).
Its not exactly like the film because its a series of short stories, some of which, but not all, link together.
The only snag is that much of it is written in a rich Edinburgh street patois, but if you think the words in the accents as you read its gets easy after a page or 2.
“Society invents a spurious convoluted logic tae absorb and change people whae's behaviour is outside its mainstream. Suppose that ah ken aw the pros and cons, know that ah'm gaunnae huv a short life, am ah sound mind, ectetera, ectetera, but still want tae use smack?"
Think I'll have to try a few more of his books this summer.
Bakers first book is brilliantI've got 2 for my holidays
Danny bakers first book
And Anne heche autobiography . She's absolutely mental and it's meant to be a head scratchingly madness life she's had
It's crazy because I actually only read Trainspotting for the first time last month (mainly because of having seen the film so many times) and it is a cracker! A lot more in-depth than the film although the film is an excellent representation.
Glue is probably my overall favourite, although Filth and The Maribou Stork Nightmares are both cracking, if a little fucked up!!!
follow ups are usually dreadfulBakers first book is brilliant
I struggled with his second one though
just ordered this to add to my holiday books thanks to your recommendation, in addition I've got:I recently read the Shaun Ryder book, quite a good read if your into the happy Monday's and the madchester era, also a great book by Simon Mason called Too high, Too Far, Too Soon.
just ordered this to add to my holiday books thanks to your recommendation, in addition I've got:
The Chimp Paradox - Steve Peters one of these mind management books, he's worked with loads of sports stars, supposed to be good.
The brick that built the houses - Kate Tempest. She's a singer/spoken word artist. She released a concept album last year, everybody down and this book is a continuation of the story.
Kill your friends - John Niven, been meaning to read this for ages, supposed to be good, think they're making a film of it.
made
rubbish
To be fair to the film , it tries to be the book but there's something missing.hopefully the books better then!
Just finished the simon mason book. If anyone wants to put their kids off taking drugs get them a copy!I recently read the Shaun Ryder book, quite a good read if your into the happy Monday's and the madchester era, also a great book by Simon Mason called Too high, Too Far, Too Soon.
For those of you who live in the real world.......not the debt-fueled selfish consumer driven distraction that passes for modern life......
Read this.
How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow's World Today by John Thackara
Salmon Rushdies most recent offering for me when I treat myself for Christmas.
Anything by Bill Bryson. "In a Sunburned Country" (about Australia) is hilarious.<snip>
Not much of a reader but when I book a holiday I usually get a book, or download one, to pass the time chilling in the day by the pool! That time of year has arrived again
Anyone a read any recently that might be worth looking at?
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