Read any good books lately?

Ford_Boy · 14-02-2007, 01:43 PM

Iv'e been reading a real interesting book lately. It's called killer next door by Joel Norris. It's a book about 7 serial killers and they were all interviewd. They describe their gory killings in great detail. Very chilling to think that these are real people and it makes you wonder, you just never know if somone you know is capable of such feats. Look it up, it's a good read. Has anyone read an interest book lately? Tell us what it's about.

jcxr · 14-02-2007, 02:02 PM

Hustler is my favourite.[ Good stories]

HLC · 14-02-2007, 02:11 PM

just the usual. read 1984 by George Orwell again. LOVE that book. and Brave New World by Huxley as well.

4.9 EF Futura · 14-02-2007, 02:47 PM

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read 1984 by George Orwell again. LOVE that book

After reading that as part of year 12 english projects, i decided then and there that i would never bother reading another novel again.

Nothing could possibly come close.

GXL078 · 15-02-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jcxr

Hustler is my favourite.[ Good stories]

Hustler Gold Label is best, its what they have at the IVF clinic

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XR6-VCT-2000 · 14-02-2007, 02:13 PM

Gee now i think of it , i don't think i've read a book or magazine of any kind since the internet was first released years back . lol

uranium_death · 14-02-2007, 02:47 PM

I like VFL/AFL books.

I am currently re-reading the 1989 Football Year book whenever I do poo.

I love reading about Gary Ablett...especially his game ~Round 10 V Collingwood where he had 38 possessions on the wing, kicked 7.4 including that brilliant one on the run.

Gary Ablett is the best player I have ever seen since I started following AFL when I started school.

loxxr6 · 14-02-2007, 02:51 PM

Currently I'm reading Alexander Elder's Trading for a Living and before that it was Trading CFD's in today's markets - all investment books.

coupdy do · 14-02-2007, 03:56 PM

"Roberts Ridge" (battle in Afganastan) is your standard black comedy featuring the US army such a shame that these guys died for a bunch of rag heads.
illistraights the fog of war

Good reads
Long tan-classic aussie vietnam battle 2500 vc take on a company of diggers (108 men)
Battle of coral- similar to long tan except they keep attcking the base each night the NVA ar brave bastards.
"Gallipoilli" -the new version is great: the turks thought 'B@rstard' was an aussie god
"Kokoda"- can't help but hate the japs after this one our ww2 guys saved our asses
"We were rats" Gallop lawson- will have you cursing like a ww2 digger
"Maverick" US cobra pilot in Nam classic
"Chicken hawk" Us Huey pilot in nam brave MoFo's
"five years to freedom" Nam POW book will have you cheering at the end
THE TRUTH IS STRAINGER THAN FICTION
Can you tell Im a war nut?

Bill M · 15-02-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by coupdy do

"Roberts Ridge" (battle in Afganastan) is your standard black comedy featuring the US army such a shame that these guys died for a bunch of rag heads.
illistraights the fog of war

Good reads
Long tan-classic aussie vietnam battle 2500 vc take on a company of diggers (108 men)
Battle of coral- similar to long tan except they keep attcking the base each night the NVA ar brave bastards.
"Gallipoilli" -the new version is great: the turks thought 'B@rstard' was an aussie god
"Kokoda"- can't help but hate the japs after this one our ww2 guys saved our asses
"We were rats" Gallop lawson- will have you cursing like a ww2 digger
"Maverick" US cobra pilot in Nam classic
"Chicken hawk" Us Huey pilot in nam brave MoFo's
"five years to freedom" Nam POW book will have you cheering at the end
THE TRUTH IS STRAINGER THAN FICTION
Can you tell Im a war nut?

I read Chickenhawk a few years ago now, probably the best book on Vietnam from a chopper pilot's perspective, not easily forgotten!
cheers
Bill.

TATT2 · 15-02-2007, 07:35 PM

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I read Chickenhawk a few years ago now, probably the best book on Vietnam from a chopper pilot's perspective, not easily forgotten!
cheers
Bill.

If you liked chickenhawk you'd like "The 13th valley".or Battle cry by Leon Uris, also The Naked and the dead is another

XRchic · 14-02-2007, 05:12 PM

Just bought Hunters of Dune - will reserve judgement until it is read. The new series dont match up to the original Frank Herbet set... The original Dune is the best book ever written in my opinion.

I am also reading a new astrophysics book that I bought which has a lot of new, freaky stuff in it. I buy a new one every few years.

I am also currently reading a very large "History of Civilisations" book which traces the history of human civilisation back thousands of years to now... sounds boring but it is actually fascinating to hear how all of the religions and cultures got their start...

Just finished reading some Wilbur Smith novels. And a book about the life of Queen Elizabeth I. That sounds boring too I imagine, but it was actually rather interesting.

**GasoLane** · 14-02-2007, 05:30 PM

Wintersmith. T Pratchett.

But then again anything by Terry Pratchett and you cant lose.

Scareybear · 17-02-2007, 11:54 AM

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But then again anything by Terry Pratchett and you cant lose.

I totally agree

**GasoLane** · 17-02-2007, 12:29 PM

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I totally agree

Good to see someone else on here has great taste

**GasoLane** · 16-02-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

I am also currently reading a very large "History of Civilisations" book which traces the history of human civilisation back thousands of years to now... sounds boring but it is actually fascinating to hear how all of the religions and cultures got their start..

If you like History Jac try "1421- The year China discovered the world" (non fiction) http://www.1421.tv/ ...an excellent read and if proven will cause most schools to throw a lot history books out of the window.

XRchic · 16-02-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

If you like History Jac try "1421- The year China discovered the world" (non fiction) http://www.1421.tv/ ...an excellent read and if proven will cause most schools to throw a lot history books out of the window.

Sounds very interesting!

The Monty · 14-02-2007, 05:27 PM

Finished reading Rosa-maries baby by Robert G. Barret a couple of weeks ago. Its just another Les Norton, novel, but if any of you guys havent read the Les Norton stories, I suggest you do. They are awesome.
Have just started reading Havana world series by Jose Latour, So far its good, about the mafia in the thirties and stuff.

Tote · 14-02-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Finished reading Rosa-maries baby by Robert G. Barret a couple of weeks ago. Its just another Les Norton, novel, but if any of you guys havent read the Les Norton stories, I suggest you do. They are awesome.
Have just started reading Havana world series by Jose Latour, So far its good, about the mafia in the thirties and stuff.

There's a new Bob Barrett book out as well, haven't read it yet though
Regards,
Tote

XBROO · 15-02-2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tote

There's a new Bob Barrett book out as well, haven't read it yet though
Regards,
Tote

Robert G. Barrett books are awsome. I loved davo,s little something there was some talk about it becoming a movie. But having heard anything lately. And how cool is Les Norton what a life that guy has. Untill my mate put me on to these books I had never read a whole book from start to finish. If you like the good Australian way of life you will like these book with the right mix of humour, romance & punch ons. :jab:

Tote · 15-02-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by XBROO

Robert G. Barrett books are awsome. I loved davo,s little something there was some talk about it becoming a movie. But having heard anything lately. And how cool is Les Norton what a life that guy has. Untill my mate put me on to these books I had never read a whole book from start to finish. If you like the good Australian way of life you will like these book with the right mix of humour, romance & punch ons. :jab:

and rooting ))

TATT2 · 15-02-2007, 07:37 PM

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There's a new Bob Barrett book out as well, haven't read it yet though
Regards,
Tote

The Telsa Legacy, just finished it last week, not about Les and not as good in my opinion as his other books (read them all)

the_scotsman · 14-02-2007, 06:17 PM

One of the best books I have ever read (non-fiction) is the Richard Branson autobiography...that guy is amazing! Really makes you want to get up off your ar$e and do something worthwhile...he started off with NOTHING!

I love the Rebus books by Ian Rankin (Scottish crime author)...its my favourite series of fiction books....

XR8-260 · 14-02-2007, 06:25 PM

I'm reading prisoners of the east - about someone's experience in a prison camp during WW2.

dan.76 · 14-02-2007, 08:18 PM

xrchick can you give me a link to a page on the history of civilisations book?

cheers dan

XRchic · 15-02-2007, 12:39 AM

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xrchick can you give me a link to a page on the history of civilisations book?

cheers dan

Ancient History - From the first civilizations to the Renaissance.

By J.M. Roberts. Duncan Baird Publishers, London, 2004.

Here is some info I found in the US, but it gives you an idea anyway...

http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/genera...&ci=0195221486

Outbackjack · 15-02-2007, 12:54 AM

I dont read too many books, but every week at work I would read up to 10 reports, usually of about 500 pages. Fascinating stuff.

XRchic · 15-02-2007, 12:59 AM

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I dont read too many books, but every week at work I would read up to 10 reports, usually of about 500 pages. Fascinating stuff.

About as fascinating as 5 volumes of tax legislation (my day time reading..) Hehe.

Outbackjack · 15-02-2007, 01:20 AM

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About as fascinating as 5 volumes of tax legislation (my day time reading..) Hehe.

Arn't we lucky!!!!

Kenaz · 14-02-2007, 08:27 PM

I'm about a quarter of the way through "Unsinkable" The full story of the RMS Titanic.

It's a real page turner, but I love any literature on The Titanic so I'm a little biased.