| Holiday reading suggestions 11:05 - Jul 23 with 3725 views | SwanLuke |
Anybody reccomened any good autobiographies or football books? Read Michael Calvin’s “living on the volcano” not so long ago and some pretty interesting stories from managers that you wouldn’t normally hear about. |  | | |  |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 11:11 - Jul 23 with 3714 views | monmouth |
If you can get a copy, ‘my favourite year’ is a brilliant journey into yesteryear. The Bristol City one still makes me laugh heartily. There’s also a chapter on the Swans third division promotion season under tosh. |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 11:13 - Jul 23 with 3712 views | Lohengrin |
Nothing to do with football but I’ve been busy recommending this to people in work who have been going away and looking for something to read. One of the best novels I’ve read decades...
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 13:50 - Jul 23 with 3636 views | Hobo_Rodin |
Mein Kampf |  | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 14:17 - Jul 23 with 3627 views | Hobo_Rodin |
How about Dynamo? A true story about Dynamo Kiev during the second world war | | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 15:25 - Jul 23 with 3599 views | FieryJack |
Speaking of Russia, you could try "The Unwomanly Face of War" by Svetlana Alexievich, a selection of interviews with WW2 female Soviet veterans, which I'm half way through at the moment.
Particularly recommend the harrowing section entitled "Of Death and Astonishment in the Face of Death".
Seems incredible that many of these girls were 16 - 20 year olds.
On the other hand, it's not exactly beach reading material. |  | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 16:36 - Jul 23 with 3563 views | patchboy |
chris kamara`s book is a cracking read. | | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 17:07 - Jul 23 with 3547 views | Uxbridge |
Beartown (and Us against Them) by Fredrik Backman. Absolutely brilliant.
About to dive into Gnomon by Nick Harkaway which looks right up my street. |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 17:27 - Jul 23 with 3536 views | bennytee |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 11:11 - Jul 23 by monmouth |
If you can get a copy, ‘my favourite year’ is a brilliant journey into yesteryear. The Bristol City one still makes me laugh heartily. There’s also a chapter on the Swans third division promotion season under tosh. |
I second this, great book |  | | |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 17:40 - Jul 23 with 3528 views | Professor |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 17:27 - Jul 23 by bennytee |
I second this, great book |
It is excellent-originally produced by "When Saturday Comes'
If still available 'Morbo' and "Tor' their histories of Spanish and German football are fascinating.
I enjoy the Danny Baker books-funny and sad and find Stuart Maconie's books about music (Cider with Roadies) and the UK a good read. Also David Hepworth's 'Uncommon People' if you are into music.
Finally, and more obscure is Robert Forster's 'Grant and I" which traces the history of the Australian Indie band 'The Go Betweens'. A brilliant book but helps if you know a little about this great band | | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 18:00 - Jul 23 with 3511 views | sherpajacob |
another vote for my favourite year. very amusing
at the other end of the spectrum : A life too short by Ronald reng about Robert Enke.
other sports:
4 kings by George Kimball about the leonard, hearns , haggler duran era.
put me back on the bike by William fotheringham about Tommy simpson |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 18:24 - Jul 23 with 3493 views | theloneranger |
It you're into music, the books by the late great Deke Leonard about the Welsh group Man, who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year are a brilliant read ...They're also a great insight into Welsh music
Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics: The legend of Man - a rock 'n'roll band
Maybe I Should've Stayed In Bed?: The Flip Side Of The Rock'n'Roll Dream
Maximum Darkness: Man On The Road To Nowhere |  |
| Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎 |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 20:33 - Jul 23 with 3434 views | byron |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 11:13 - Jul 23 by Lohengrin |
Nothing to do with football but I’ve been busy recommending this to people in work who have been going away and looking for something to read. One of the best novels I’ve read decades...
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Just started Stalingrad, heard it’s a very good read |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 20:57 - Jul 23 with 3411 views | jack247 |
Tony Adams and Paul Lake are the best autobiographies I’ve read. Mainly because they aren’t solely about football.
Up Pomphei is a nice, feel good factor kind of a book. It won’t have you riveted, but it’s very light poolside reading. | | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 06:39 - Jul 24 with 3343 views | Wanderer |
Just finished Keith Richards bio, 50 years of rock n roll couple of good stories in there. |  | | |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 06:47 - Jul 24 with 3341 views | Lohengrin |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 20:33 - Jul 23 by byron |
Lord eh?
Just started Stalingrad, heard it’s a very good read |
It is. Antony Beevor is a brilliant popular historian. His latest book on Arnhem is excellent too. | |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 09:26 - Jul 24 with 3277 views | byron |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 06:39 - Jul 24 by Wanderer |
Just finished Keith Richards bio, 50 years of rock n roll couple of good stories in there. |
Not as many as I hoped for, apparently mick wouldn’t let him spill all the beans. The stuff they did back in the 70’s.... | |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 09:27 - Jul 24 with 3274 views | byron |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 06:47 - Jul 24 by Lohengrin |
It is. Antony Beevor is a brilliant popular historian. His latest book on Arnhem is excellent too. |
Thanks, love war stuff on holiday, and mafia, not sure why😎 | |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 23:03 - Jul 24 with 3191 views | Kilkennyjack |
‘Sh@t my dad says’ ..... good laugh if a little old nowadays ... |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 22:40 - Jul 25 with 3130 views | Ebo |
If you want a light-hearted, funny read then I recommend 'A good ride' by Irvine Welsh. |  |
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| Holiday reading suggestions on 22:08 - Aug 9 with 2980 views | bryncochjack |
| Holiday reading suggestions on 22:40 - Jul 25 by Ebo |
If you want a light-hearted, funny read then I recommend 'A good ride' by Irvine Welsh. |
If you're going on a particularly long holiday then Steven Erikson's series "Malazan book of the fallen" will keep you occupied for a while starting with "Gardens of the Moon"
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