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Post by kenton on Jan 4, 2020 13:30:55 GMT
Presumably he laps up Tooting High St as well, brother Smalls?
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Post by homegrove on Jan 7, 2020 19:49:47 GMT
Finished Joe Hill's short story collection Full Throttle on my lunch break today. The last story was about nuclear holocaust. Continuing with my workday after that wasn't easy. The guy has serious trouble doing a happy ending. His last book had 4 short novels, and one of them regarding guns was like getting kicked in the stomach emotionally.
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Post by gcw on Jan 11, 2020 22:06:23 GMT
I've had a decent bit of time with the Xmas holidays to read a few books. A real mixture.
Aldous Huxley - Brave New World. Can't say this blew me away. Was surprised it was listed in the top 50 novels of all time. My first exposure to Huxley, and I don't think I'll be looking at any of his other novels.
Michael Connelly - The Night Fire. I've continued my streak of reading every Connelly book. They are decent crime thrillers, and this is no different. Pleased that he appears to be acknowledging that his main character (Bosch) is getting on a bit.
Graham Greene - The Quiet American. My first Greene book and I really enjoyed it. He was clearly a gifted writer. Will be seeking out his other stories.
Hans Fallada - Little Man, What Now? I picked this up as I loved 'Alone in Berlin' and this was another solid story. He is very good at writing about ordinary people trying to get by.
Stephen King - The Institute. At this point I am only reading King because I've read approximately 95% of his output and I may as well continue. This was another underwhelming story with the usual King clichés - decent premise - yes, protagonists who have dreams and kind read minds - yes, stereotypical police officers - yes. He's done it before so many times. I don't think he has written a memorable story this century to be honest.
Got a few more lined up to get through - Martin Amis-Money, a few Graham Greene novels, a couple of George Orwell diaries and then that Steve Peters-Chimp Paradox book which may or may not be interesting (reviews say it either works or it doesn't)
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Post by kenton on Jan 12, 2020 14:09:10 GMT
Thumbs up for Money. Very funny. Been a long time since I read it, mind.
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Post by ⚔️CJ⚔️ on Jan 23, 2020 21:53:51 GMT
Just finished The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins by Irvine Welsh.
Took a wee while to get going but once it gets there it packs the usual Welsh heat.
Incredible stuff.
9/10
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Post by LT 🍺 🤜 🤦♀️ on Jan 24, 2020 9:42:34 GMT
Currently on Blood and Thunder, about the life of Kit Carson. What a world he lived in. Rich and descriptive writing in this one.
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Post by homegrove on Jan 27, 2020 18:23:01 GMT
Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House. It's been awhile since I last read a book where I wanted to start from the beginning again right after finishing it. If you like fantasy and/or horror this is a must for you.
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Post by ⚔️CJ⚔️ on Jan 27, 2020 21:06:51 GMT
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Post by dubman on Feb 6, 2020 12:05:07 GMT
Just finished Matt Anniss - Join the Future. A thoroughly good read if you like your dance/rave music history & how northern soul, reggae & hip hop paved the way especially from the North of England where Bleep techno originated from. It's got a lot of the key tracks & how they were made. I loved how a sampling error made Voodoo ray one of the biggest tracks of all time. A must read if you were part of the acid house generation.
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Post by millsy on Feb 6, 2020 12:17:20 GMT
Just finished Matt Anniss - Join the Future. A thoroughly good read if you like your dance/rave music history & how northern soul, reggae & hip hop paved the way especially from the North of England where Bleep techno originated from. It's got a lot of the key tracks & how they were made. I loved how a sampling error made Voodoo ray one of the biggest tracks of all time. A must read if you were part of the acid house generation. Anniss is a good egg. Was on my course at Uni and has a rather good collection of vinyl. He also played a few retro acid records to my Nan at my wedding party. |
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Post by si on Feb 6, 2020 12:20:29 GMT
Will check that one out, dm. Any of you lads recommend any other electronic music related reading?
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Post by jules72 on Feb 6, 2020 12:24:43 GMT
Will check that one out, dm. Any of you lads recommend any other electronic music related reading? Dave Haslam’s book from last year was superb (Sonic Youth slept on my floor think it was called) |
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Post by si on Feb 6, 2020 12:27:52 GMT
Nice one, jules.
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Post by dubman on Feb 6, 2020 12:34:06 GMT
Just finished Matt Anniss - Join the Future. A thoroughly good read if you like your dance/rave music history & how northern soul, reggae & hip hop paved the way especially from the North of England where Bleep techno originated from. It's got a lot of the key tracks & how they were made. I loved how a sampling error made Voodoo ray one of the biggest tracks of all time. A must read if you were part of the acid house generation. Anniss is a good egg. Was on my course at Uni and has a rather good collection of vinyl. He also played a few retro acid records to my Nan at my wedding party. He got it spot on with my musical journey as well. I used to goto reggae blues party's & was well into my hip-hop before rave came along. |
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Post by gcw on Feb 9, 2020 17:17:20 GMT
Thumbs up for Money. Very funny. Been a long time since I read it, mind. I'm currently just over half way through Money. It's very well written, flows well, has some funny moments but nothing actually happens. There is no plot at all, that I can see. I'm pleased I've read it but it isn't something I would ever return to. |
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