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Recommend one book 22:35 - Jun 10 with 3340 viewsLala

I have the pleasure of Thursday Friday leave this week, with no commitments whatsoever 🤗

As rain in forecast I intend to visit Waterstones and purchase a lovely new paperback and barricade myself in for 2 days.

Any recommendations?

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Recommend one book on 08:34 - Jun 11 with 2692 viewsspudgun

Tricky choosing a book for someone else`s taste, especially when you are allowed only one recommendation.

So I`ll choose one author - my favourite - and give you three books!

Decline and Fall: a small frothy satirical, funny easy read without carrying a big message.

Handful of dust: a dissection of the disintegration and fall out from a bored upper class marriage in the 1930`s and its far reaching consequences. A classic.

Brideshead Revisited: his sprawling magnum opus - love, loss, faith and religion and everything. Big lavish story with many memorable characters.

Edit to add: a pal rang whilst I was writing this and, in passing, I asked him his recommendation. He gave `A gentleman in Moscow` by Amor Towles.

His recommendations are usually excellent, mine less so....




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Recommend one book on 09:31 - Jun 11 with 2688 viewsBringBackTheRedRoom

Recommend one book on 08:34 - Jun 11 by spudgun

Tricky choosing a book for someone else`s taste, especially when you are allowed only one recommendation.

So I`ll choose one author - my favourite - and give you three books!

Decline and Fall: a small frothy satirical, funny easy read without carrying a big message.

Handful of dust: a dissection of the disintegration and fall out from a bored upper class marriage in the 1930`s and its far reaching consequences. A classic.

Brideshead Revisited: his sprawling magnum opus - love, loss, faith and religion and everything. Big lavish story with many memorable characters.

Edit to add: a pal rang whilst I was writing this and, in passing, I asked him his recommendation. He gave `A gentleman in Moscow` by Amor Towles.

His recommendations are usually excellent, mine less so....




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Agree with Spud, tricky choosing a book for someone else, when you're not 100% sure on their tastes.

So I'll go with one of the first books I ever read.

My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell.

‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’

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Recommend one book on 09:48 - Jun 11 with 2673 viewsspudgun

Recommend one book on 09:31 - Jun 11 by BringBackTheRedRoom

Agree with Spud, tricky choosing a book for someone else, when you're not 100% sure on their tastes.

So I'll go with one of the first books I ever read.

My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell.


Coincidentally my pal is a fan of Gerald Durrell and recommended it to me only a week or two ago.

Probably a good call...
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Recommend one book on 09:58 - Jun 11 with 2673 viewsBringBackTheRedRoom

Recommend one book on 09:48 - Jun 11 by spudgun

Coincidentally my pal is a fan of Gerald Durrell and recommended it to me only a week or two ago.

Probably a good call...


You can now get "The Corfu Trilogy" which is the 3 books that deal with his childhood on Corfu. (Think I only read "My Family & Other Animals" & "Birds, Beasts and Relatives").

‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’

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Recommend one book on 10:06 - Jun 11 with 2668 viewsjanegallagher

Recommend one book on 09:58 - Jun 11 by BringBackTheRedRoom

You can now get "The Corfu Trilogy" which is the 3 books that deal with his childhood on Corfu. (Think I only read "My Family & Other Animals" & "Birds, Beasts and Relatives").


Persuasion is a great book, although you’ve probably read it.

We’ve got Simon Sadler

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Recommend one book on 10:14 - Jun 11 with 2664 views3goalsfred

The Go Between by LP Hartley.
I read this book as part of my English course at school. I meant to read it again and I may do now I’ve thought about it!
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Recommend one book on 10:26 - Jun 11 with 2657 viewsjanegallagher

Recommend one book on 10:14 - Jun 11 by 3goalsfred

The Go Between by LP Hartley.
I read this book as part of my English course at school. I meant to read it again and I may do now I’ve thought about it!


That looks good Fred 👍. Just ordered it on amazon

We’ve got Simon Sadler

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Recommend one book on 12:09 - Jun 11 with 2641 views3goalsfred

Recommend one book on 10:26 - Jun 11 by janegallagher

That looks good Fred 👍. Just ordered it on amazon


Jane, I hope you enjoy it, as others have said it’s a bit dodgy recommending books to other people.
I haven’t been reading much myself recently, apart from Viz but people tell me it’s not a book.
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Recommend one book on 12:18 - Jun 11 with 2636 viewsBringBackTheRedRoom

Recommend one book on 12:09 - Jun 11 by 3goalsfred

Jane, I hope you enjoy it, as others have said it’s a bit dodgy recommending books to other people.
I haven’t been reading much myself recently, apart from Viz but people tell me it’s not a book.


Fred

Nothing wrong with Viz, a classic (not read it in years tho).

‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’

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Recommend one book on 13:06 - Jun 11 with 2632 views3goalsfred

Recommend one book on 12:18 - Jun 11 by BringBackTheRedRoom

Fred

Nothing wrong with Viz, a classic (not read it in years tho).


BringBackTheRedRoom a classic indeed! A magazine for the discerning reader. Roger Mellie, Mrs Brady, Big Vern, I’m surprised it’s not on the school curriculum
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Recommend one book on 13:14 - Jun 11 with 2627 viewsjanegallagher

Recommend one book on 13:06 - Jun 11 by 3goalsfred

BringBackTheRedRoom a classic indeed! A magazine for the discerning reader. Roger Mellie, Mrs Brady, Big Vern, I’m surprised it’s not on the school curriculum


Fred



VIZ

Let’s just say I’m surprised 😃. Although ‘fat slags’ is rather funny
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We’ve got Simon Sadler

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Recommend one book on 13:58 - Jun 11 with 2612 viewsbasilrobbiereborn

Recommend one book on 13:14 - Jun 11 by janegallagher

Fred



VIZ

Let’s just say I’m surprised 😃. Although ‘fat slags’ is rather funny
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I would choose "The Last Days of Hitler" by Hugh Trevor-Roper.

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Recommend one book on 17:10 - Jun 11 with 2600 viewsspell_chekker

Recommend one book on 13:58 - Jun 11 by basilrobbiereborn

I would choose "The Last Days of Hitler" by Hugh Trevor-Roper.


One I've not read but believe to be first rate -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Rods_(novel)

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Recommend one book on 17:30 - Jun 11 with 2595 viewsImperial

Recommend one book on 17:10 - Jun 11 by spell_chekker

One I've not read but believe to be first rate -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Rods_(novel)


A book that I have kept for 40 years due to the impression it left with me is" Down and out in Paris and London". In my opinion George Orwells best work.
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Recommend one book on 18:16 - Jun 11 with 2588 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 17:30 - Jun 11 by Imperial

A book that I have kept for 40 years due to the impression it left with me is" Down and out in Paris and London". In my opinion George Orwells best work.


I’ve actually written all the recommendations down, so thank you very much, very appreciated.

What I’m going to do is randomly pick a title out of a hat Thursday morning, and that’s the one I’m going to get 🤗 ( the things you do for fun when you don’t drink )

Anyway, then when I ‘ve read that I will chat it through with the recommender and anyone else who wants to join in. Then pick another one, and so on and so forth

Let ‘project read more ‘ begin.

And thank you

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Recommend one book on 18:27 - Jun 11 with 2583 viewsbasilrobbiereborn

Recommend one book on 18:16 - Jun 11 by Lala

I’ve actually written all the recommendations down, so thank you very much, very appreciated.

What I’m going to do is randomly pick a title out of a hat Thursday morning, and that’s the one I’m going to get 🤗 ( the things you do for fun when you don’t drink )

Anyway, then when I ‘ve read that I will chat it through with the recommender and anyone else who wants to join in. Then pick another one, and so on and so forth

Let ‘project read more ‘ begin.

And thank you


Lala

you might have to order mine from a library. I'm not sure it is on general sale these days, seminal work though it is.

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Recommend one book on 18:35 - Jun 11 with 2579 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 18:27 - Jun 11 by basilrobbiereborn

Lala

you might have to order mine from a library. I'm not sure it is on general sale these days, seminal work though it is.


Argh, ok. Thanks Robbie, will do that 👍

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Recommend one book on 18:59 - Jun 11 with 2570 viewsjanegallagher

Recommend one book on 18:35 - Jun 11 by Lala

Argh, ok. Thanks Robbie, will do that 👍


We should have a book club - we all recommend a book to read then critique

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We’ve got Simon Sadler

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Recommend one book on 19:15 - Jun 11 with 2561 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 18:59 - Jun 11 by janegallagher

We should have a book club - we all recommend a book to read then critique

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That’s a good idea 🤔 Jane 👍

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Recommend one book on 20:37 - Jun 12 with 2535 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 19:15 - Jun 11 by Lala

That’s a good idea 🤔 Jane 👍


I couldn’t wait till the morning so picked a title out of an improvised hat and...

A Gentleman in Moscow popped out.

Providing Waterstones have this in stock I will procure tomorrow, otherwise will order.

If anyone else feels like having a read of the same update this thread whenever and we can book club it!

Thanks guys 😘

when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Poll: Blackpool v Arsenal scoreline , just wanted to try out a poll 😏

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Recommend one book on 20:41 - Jun 12 with 2532 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 20:37 - Jun 12 by Lala

I couldn’t wait till the morning so picked a title out of an improvised hat and...

A Gentleman in Moscow popped out.

Providing Waterstones have this in stock I will procure tomorrow, otherwise will order.

If anyone else feels like having a read of the same update this thread whenever and we can book club it!

Thanks guys 😘


https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-gentleman-in-moscow/amor-towles//978009955878

Am liking the sound of the different aspects and learning curve this may offer 👍
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when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Poll: Blackpool v Arsenal scoreline , just wanted to try out a poll 😏

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Recommend one book on 20:44 - Jun 12 with 2529 viewsTwelveAngryMen

Recommend one book on 20:37 - Jun 12 by Lala

I couldn’t wait till the morning so picked a title out of an improvised hat and...

A Gentleman in Moscow popped out.

Providing Waterstones have this in stock I will procure tomorrow, otherwise will order.

If anyone else feels like having a read of the same update this thread whenever and we can book club it!

Thanks guys 😘


The Go-Between is excellent

All sorts of symbolism going on

Look out for the belladonna 😉

#footballfirst

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Recommend one book on 20:45 - Jun 12 with 2528 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 20:44 - Jun 12 by TwelveAngryMen

The Go-Between is excellent

All sorts of symbolism going on

Look out for the belladonna 😉


Thanks Tam 👍 will put them in the hat for next month 🤗

when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Poll: Blackpool v Arsenal scoreline , just wanted to try out a poll 😏

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Recommend one book on 21:52 - Jun 12 with 2512 viewsokeh_for_some

Recommend one book on 20:45 - Jun 12 by Lala

Thanks Tam 👍 will put them in the hat for next month 🤗


I’m sure I’ve posted something similar before, but anyone remotely interested in history has got to read ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’ by Dee Brown. A story of greed, man’s inhumanity to man and the truth about expansion and the American West. Along the way some uplifting and inspirational stories.
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Recommend one book on 22:23 - Jun 12 with 2500 viewsLala

Recommend one book on 21:52 - Jun 12 by okeh_for_some

I’m sure I’ve posted something similar before, but anyone remotely interested in history has got to read ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’ by Dee Brown. A story of greed, man’s inhumanity to man and the truth about expansion and the American West. Along the way some uplifting and inspirational stories.
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Sounds good okeh, going in the hat.

Am excited to read material not normally on my radar. That’s how we learn and how we grow.

Cheese fest over

when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Poll: Blackpool v Arsenal scoreline , just wanted to try out a poll 😏

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