Not really my favourite genre, but in a similar vein I guess, I have read:Richt wrote:From your list TK. I've only read number 8.
It was a belter of a read. I could hardly put it down and have lent it out to 4 other people since.
WWI and WWII books always grab my attention.
That's certainly it for War related books beginning with 'S'Takeshi Kovacs wrote:Not really my favourite genre, but in a similar vein I guess, I have read:Richt wrote:From your list TK. I've only read number 8.
It was a belter of a read. I could hardly put it down and have lent it out to 4 other people since.
WWI and WWII books always grab my attention.
Stasiland - Anna Funder
Stalingrad - Simon Beevor
Schindler's Ark - Thomas Keneally
That's about it for War related books.
WilBert wrote:Finally finished the Wheel of time series over 20 years after reading the first book but went back to book 6. The author Robert Jordan died before completing the work but worked closely with Brandon Sanderson during the last few months of his life to explain his copious notes and the storyline.
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
The Path of Daggers
Winter's Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
The Gathering Storm
Towers of Midnight
A Memory of Light
I envy you that.Surprised wrote:I am also starting on Pratchett
murf wrote:I envy you that.Surprised wrote:I am also starting on Pratchett
Stick to the Discworld series (adult ones). The first couple are a little episodical (and maybe a tad silly as Rincewind has one misadventure after another??) but they soon turn into really good, stand alone, deeper, single stories with a very high standards especially from about book 3 or 4 onwards (maybe slightly patchy in the later ones but you are a long way off that).
I have just finished the latest book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. I really enjoyed them and am now thinking of finding another book or series of books within the same genre.Surprised wrote:WilBert wrote:Finally finished the Wheel of time series over 20 years after reading the first book but went back to book 6. The author Robert Jordan died before completing the work but worked closely with Brandon Sanderson during the last few months of his life to explain his copious notes and the storyline.
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
The Path of Daggers
Winter's Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
The Gathering Storm
Towers of Midnight
A Memory of Light
Started this series back in the early 90s and after a long, long break I started more or less where I left off and am now on "The Gathering Storm"
Oddly enough I am also starting on Pratchett in between the Jordan books
only if you want to finish lastRob wrote:TK, would you recommend Running With The Kenyans?
I was going to suggest maybe staring with the Samoan's and working your way up.jpk wrote:only if you want to finish lastRob wrote:TK, would you recommend Running With The Kenyans?
sorry someone had to say it
Wheel of Time is a good series but can get a bit long winded at times. It is a bit different to the GOT stuff in that it has Trollocs and other monsters but its a good read and I would recommend it.hornet wrote:I have just finished the latest book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. I really enjoyed them and am now thinking of finding another book or series of books within the same genre.Surprised wrote:WilBert wrote:Finally finished the Wheel of time series over 20 years after reading the first book but went back to book 6. The author Robert Jordan died before completing the work but worked closely with Brandon Sanderson during the last few months of his life to explain his copious notes and the storyline.
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
The Path of Daggers
Winter's Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
The Gathering Storm
Towers of Midnight
A Memory of Light
Started this series back in the early 90s and after a long, long break I started more or less where I left off and am now on "The Gathering Storm"
Oddly enough I am also starting on Pratchett in between the Jordan books
Would you recommend the Wheel of Time series as a good one to start on ?
They are a good counter-balance to each other depending on mood I think.Surprised wrote:WilBert wrote:Finally finished the Wheel of time series over 20 years after reading the first book but went back to book 6. The author Robert Jordan died before completing the work but worked closely with Brandon Sanderson during the last few months of his life to explain his copious notes and the storyline.
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
The Path of Daggers
Winter's Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
The Gathering Storm
Towers of Midnight
A Memory of Light
Started this series back in the early 90s and after a long, long break I started more or less where I left off and am now on "The Gathering Storm"
Oddly enough I am also starting on Pratchett in between the Jordan books
I would say that I enjoyed it, so yes. Also liked Born to Run (Christopher MacDougall), and Eat and Run (ultra running legend Scott Jurich).Rob wrote:TK, would you recommend 'Running With The Kenyans'?
Thanks, TK.Takeshi Kovacs wrote:I would say that I enjoyed it, so yes. Also liked Born to Run (Christopher MacDougall), and Eat and Run (ultra running legend Scott Jurich).Rob wrote:TK, would you recommend 'Running With The Kenyans'?
primitive man wrote:OK read loads of books some listed on here - and I have recommended some books on here before by this author (altho 1 or 2of his I have struggled with) the book i'm currently reading Community by Graham Masterton is tremendous 3/4 way through in 4 days.
I've got White Bones by same author to start next.
Although I've recommended books by Simon Kernick before I found both Siege and Target rather written to a formula and not as gripping as some of his earlier stuff - which I have recommended previously.
Having seen his 1 man show altho' not a fan of madness despite owning most single output of their hits. I look forward to reading Suggs autobiography.
Also on waiting list for Mark Halsey's Added Time.
Obviously Lee Child's new Jack Reacher book will be worth a read. Buy it or join a long waiting list at your library.
Thanks for the recommendation Takeshi. Just took delivery of "Altered Carbon". Will start on it later.Takeshi Kovacs wrote:Seems like a few here like their Fantasy novels. Wonder if any of you might like the harder edged sci-fi by the likes of Richard Morgan (the excellent Altered Carbon) and Neal Asher.
