[tom greeni]

After reading both the Chris Moyles books and throughly enjoying them, i was wondering or more hoping that Chris would write another. Does anyone know if he is or not ?

[S4B]

I expect he will but nothing has been rumoured at yet in the publishing world

[tom greeni]

Oh right OK, After completing Chris' second book, which I got from Amazon on Friday, I can report that it's my favourite read of 2008 ! Some great one liners and generally funny bits, Not quite as good as the first but still an amazing read

[MK Chris]

Didn't the second one do poorly? If it did, I can't see him doing another one.

[Andy B]

It's quite high in the paperback chart. I'm wondering if he wants to go down the Jeremy Clarkson route of releasing books where he just waffles on about stuff. Less biographical and more editorial in nature. I think he'd be good at that style of authorship personally as his rants are one of the best things on the show.

To be honest though if he put his name to a brand of oven cleaner I'd buy it.

Actually that would be great. It could just be an empty cannister saying "Chris Moyles Oven Cleaner!" - instructions: 1)Do not use oven 2) Your oven will now be clean.

I once bought a doll of the invisible man and a Russian space pen. So I'm proof of the idiots who buy this stuff.

[Yudster]

A book of rants would be a seller I reckon.

[tom greeni]

Andy B took the words out of my mouth, i was just going to say " Chris' second book did have the same feel as the Jeremy Clarkson one " which is why i throughly enjoyed it I hope there will be many more book releases by Mr.Moyles.

[Bonanzoid]

A book of rants would be a seller I reckon.

I thought that was the idea of his books, but as I've never read them I'm unsure. What are they about?

[Andy B]

First one is about his early DJ career and how he got to radio1 interspersed with random stories about each of the team and various "friends of the show".

Apparently he's still owed a night on the tiles from Parf Daddy for his first breakfast show figures.

Second book is more about life at radio1 and general things in his life.....

I think the general consensus is that the first one is better as it really shows him for the geek he truly is. Plus it's a fascinating and accurate insight into the world of commercial radio (I think).

[tom greeni]

Well, the first one ' The Gospel According To Chris Moyles ' was basically your typical autobiography, It was the story of his life: How he got into Radio, What stations he worked for and how he got the job at Radio 1, It was my favourite book of all time.

The second one is completely different, It's more about things that have happened over the last 3 years. For example one of the chapters is all about Chris' life and the Brits, When you buy It don't expect a autobiography expect a book where Chris rants about life in London and being famous. Still, in my opinion it's very good read and for only £5 from Amazon it's well worth it

[MK Chris]

It was my favourite book of all time.

Seriously?

[tom greeni]

Maybe an exaggeration, But It's a bloody good book and is certainly in my top 10 !

[S4B]

You need to read more!

[TIAL]

I think we all do, compared to the ammount you read!

[S4B]

Rubbish! I don't read that much!

[Bonanzoid]

Anyone who hasn't read Animal Farm needs to re-evaluate their lives. That book is the tits.

[Bonanzoid]

Good on ye, lass. It's dead small too. I've read it like 4 times. I feel clever.

[Console]

Maybe an exaggeration, But It's a bloody good book and is certainly in my top 10 !

I liked the book - it had some interesting stories in it - but it wouldn't even be close to my Top 10. I'm not sure it'd be in my Top 50.

[tom greeni]

Considering I now feel that my literature knowledge is on a par with a 4 year old, Has anybody read ' War And Peace ? '

[Console]

I haven't, and I can't say that I've felt ever inclined to read it. I've read reviews and summaries, and it doesn't seem like my sort of book.

[tom greeni]

I've just read about it on Wikipedia, I always though it was a fictional book about how to keep peace and prevent war, well it seems it isn't. Just a thought - Console, what is your type of book ?

[Zoot]

ok then, whats everyone's top 3 books then?
Mine are -

1.) War of the Worlds : HG Wells
2.) The Dice Man : Luke Reinhart
3.) Infinity: welcomes careful drivers : Grant/Naylor

[tom greeni]

1.) The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time - Mark Haddon
2.) A Long Way Down - Nick Hornby
3.) The Gospel According to Chris Moyles - Chris Moyles

If anyone has any book recommendations I would love to hear them

[Console]

Console, what is your type of book ?

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, mainly, but I also read Crime and Detective/Mystery novels (like Sherlock Holmes).

ok then, whats everyone's top 3 books then?

Well, my top three are likely to be all Discworld novels, so I'll just choose one from that series.

1. Thud! - Terry Pratchett
2. Space - Stephen Baxter
3. Atlantis - David Gibbins

NB: It was very tempting to put H2G2 in the Top Three.

[Zoot]

I've not read Thud, but i'm working my way through the Pratchett novels at the moment.
I thing 'Guards! Guards!' is my favourite so far.