No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.
We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.
His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.
Anyone got any other recommendations? |
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"Ragged trousered philanthropists
Why do you recommend that? What makes it good?
My first ever read as I embarked on my first ever job at 15yo.
Mixed political ideology if that’s your bag. "
I studied political philosophy at uni many years ago so I'm not against that kind of thing. However, if I'm looking for a leisure time read I prefer a novel. |
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"Ragged trousered philanthropists
Why do you recommend that? What makes it good?
My first ever read as I embarked on my first ever job at 15yo.
Mixed political ideology if that’s your bag.
I studied political philosophy at uni many years ago so I'm not against that kind of thing. However, if I'm looking for a leisure time read I prefer a novel. "
'My absolute darling' |
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By *enie90Woman
over a year ago
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I love me some Marian Keyes  . I’ve loved every book I’ve read by her so far. Most of the other books I read are more (young adult) fantasy - like the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. |
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Karen darke had a great book... All about adventure, challenge, travel, self, and spirituality... Great book
Or... Born to run... Similar theme but completely different aspect of all subjects covered |
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Just finished "A Man With One of Those Faces" by Caimh McDonnell after your recommendation OP and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait to read more from him, so thanks!   |
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By *ibliosWoman
over a year ago
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Terry Pratchett!
Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.
Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.
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I'm partial to a Jodi Piccoult for some fiction which makes you question your ethics and beliefs.
Marian Keyes is an easy read. I love Karin Slaughters earlier books too for some gritty crime fiction.
Away to start reading 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fuck' tonight.
Although in all honesty most days my reading consists of 72,000 'That's Not My...' books and a dozen renditions of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' |
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I'm reading Val McDermid at the moment. A good crime series so far but may switch back to historical stuff from Conn Igguelden or Bernard Cornwell next. I do enjoy a series to come back to.
Does anyone else have a kindle full of books that were free or on offer that they'll probably never get through? |
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"I'm partial to a Jodi Piccoult for some fiction which makes you question your ethics and beliefs.
Marian Keyes is an easy read. I love Karin Slaughters earlier books too for some gritty crime fiction.
Away to start reading 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fuck' tonight.
Although in all honesty most days my reading consists of 72,000 'That's Not My...' books and a dozen renditions of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'"
Might have to give some of those a try, especially The Hungry Caterpillar lol |
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Well I’m now in a serious non fiction frame of mind, so I’m starting on The History of Philosophy by AC Grayling - somehow I don’t think this will be reviewed by Richard and Judy’s Book Club !!!!!!! |
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"Terry Pratchett!
Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.
Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.
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Oooh if you like those I'd recommend Pat Rothfuss - Kingkiller Chronicles! |
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"No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.
We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.
His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.
Anyone got any other recommendations? "
“The memories of Hadrian” by Marguerite Yourcenar. Brilliant book. High literature from a genius of french writing. Very sentence is a meal. |
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"Well I’m now in a serious non fiction frame of mind, so I’m starting on The History of Philosophy by AC Grayling - somehow I don’t think this will be reviewed by Richard and Judy’s Book Club !!!!!!!"
Nothing wrong with non fiction |
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"Terry Pratchett!
Still to read Erin Morgenstern's Starless Sea but love The Night Circus. Also need to circle back round to the Rivers of London books.
Or for a kinkier slant The House of Dark Delights series or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters trilogy. For pure erotic fluff Anita Blake's Merry Gentry books.
Oooh if you like those I'd recommend Pat Rothfuss - Kingkiller Chronicles!"
As a Pratchett fan, I will take you up on that recommendation |
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"No it's not a sexual fetish. This post is a little more serious than my usual posts and aimed at those who love a good read.
We recently 'discovered' a new author who has become a favourite: Caimh McDonnell.
His books are very amusing with a very unlikely 'hero' but so good. If you like Christopher Brookmire but with a very Irish slant, you'll enjoy these.
Anyone got any other recommendations?
“The memories of Hadrian” by Marguerite Yourcenar. Brilliant book. High literature from a genius of french writing. Very sentence is a meal. "
Sounds great. Nice to know of authors who use language in such an incredible way. |
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"I enjoy Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett and a mix of misc educational books. My last purchase was 'The Ethical Slut', from what I've read so far it's pretty interesting "
Sounds interesting. Let us know how it goes and if you recommend it. |
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"I’ve subscribed to Amazon Kindle Unlimited so I can download as many books as I like every month.
Binge read crime novels by LJ Ross and Helen H Durrant.
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I need to dig my kindle out again. There's definitely a place for them. |
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