[kendra k]

i just finished graves' "goodbye to all that", which i quite liked. now i'm reading a new book about the charge of the light brigade called "hell riders", which is pretty depressing.

[S4B]

There's a definite biographical feel to the books you lot are reading! Doesn't anyone read fiction anymore? Great Biog is the Bookseller of Kabul! Wonder how long we can talk about books before Gaspode or Topher have a go at me!

[kendra k]

it's sad sort of, because i can't really get into fiction. i like some of it ok, but i just don't seem to be able to find good novels.

[Walter Sobchak]

I'm re-reading "A confedaracy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole, this will be the 3rd time, but it is a great book (in my opinion)

I've still to finish "An adventure of English" by Melvyn Bragg, which I must admit I'm finding a bit hard to get through.

And I'm still plodding on with writing something that may never be printed, but hey ho!

[S4B]

it's sad sort of, because i can't really get into fiction. i like some of it ok, but i just don't seem to be able to find good novels.

Tell me what you like to read about and I'll Find one for you!

[S4B]

I'm re-reading "A confedaracy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole, this will be the 3rd time, but it is a great book (in my opinion)

I've still to finish "An adventure of English" by Melvyn Bragg, which I must admit I'm finding a bit hard to get through.

And I'm still plodding on with writing something that may never be printed, but hey ho!

It is a great book! Bragg is always a bit dry really! What u writing about?

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

it's sad sort of, because i can't really get into fiction. i like some of it ok, but i just don't seem to be able to find good novels.

You should tell Joe to read Money by Martin Amis. Its very similar in style to The Catcher in the Rye. But with more porn.

[S4B]

My GOD you read books!

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

have you actually bothered to let your brain understand anything I have ever posted? Show me a post where I complained about you talking about books. My name is from a book.

[timp]

A Terry Prachett novel at that!

[MK Chris]

I bet you can't find me a fiction I like. I only read real-life. My book collection reads like a who's who of prisons and Death Row - the Wests, Gacy, Shipman, Bundy... that's what intrigues me the most.

[S4B]

Didn't say you had complained Gasbag! Was just amazed you can read - but did get the pratchett ref. Been a while since I read Mr P but wasn't Gaspode full of doom and gloom too?

[MK Chris]

Gaspode is one of the brighter members of this here board.

[S4B]

I bet you can't find me a fiction I like. I only read real-life. My book collection reads like a who's who of prisons and Death Row - the Wests, Gacy, Shipman, Bundy... that's what intrigues me the most.

Bet I can find you something you'd like! Crime is my fave and I love gorey stuff. Let me think.

Oh and am just picking on him cos he seems to hate me for no apparent reason - think he doesn't like newcomers? Or is he like this with everyone?

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Topher - read The Bone Collector.

[MK Chris]

I have seen the film, will I be disappointed?

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Its very intense. Pretty good read.

[S4B]

Yup - in the film! Try Dead Simple by Peter James Brief synopsis. Blokes on stag night, groom is last of friends to get married and has been really evil to the others on their stag night so they decide to get thier own back. They bury him in a coffin with a bottle of whisky a porno and a walkie talkie then go on to next pub planning on going to dig him up later. They all die in car crash on way to next pub. only person who knows where he's buried is the business partner of the guy in the coffin will he tell anyone where he is?

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

hmm I read that I wasn't impressed.

[S4B]

or try Karin Slaughter Blindsighted! Mark Billingham Sleepyhead! Tess Gerritsen The Surgeon (follow that one with The Apprentice) All great! Kathy Reichs is fabulous too!

[Yudster]

Books (which this thread seems to have diverted to) - I am reading Michael Asher's biography of TE Lawrence at the moment, and I have to admit I am struggling a bit. Press on.

If it's too dull STOP reading! Life's too short to read something you're not enjoying! There are masses of great books out there honey, read something enjoyable instead!

It isn't dull, its fascinating - I'm unconvinced about the author's integrity though, thats what I'm wondering about. And to address a later point - I do like fiction very much, but there is precious little new fiction out there worth reading. And yes, I do look, and yes, I do know what I'm talking about - even if I became the black sheep of my large family of librarians by not becoming one myself, the need for literature is inbred, and strong.

[kendra k]

librarians are dullards. most of my library school classmates have weird feelings about reading. their hobbies include, reading, books, and talking about books. i think any book will do.

[claradooblue]

Similar to this thread then. Librarians must have decided to invade this weekend, though in such a quiet way, I was looking the other way. Typical. I miss all the fun.

[foot-loose]

she found what on the floor charlalottie?

[kendra k]

i'm not one of those shushing bunhead librarians. i'm loud, brash, and all about the organization of information.