First up, may I recommend Gary Sutherland's "Hunting Grounds":

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/3370157/Hunting-Grounds/Product.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hunting-Grounds-Gary-Sutherland/dp/1841585866/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198166624&sr=8-1

 

Its an excellent journey round all 42 Scottish fitba grounds in one season.  Detailing transport, pre-match venues for a pint, the quality of the pies at the ground, and a review of the performance of both the players and the fans.  He goes into some depth in his report for each ground.  Its rather witty too!

 

He obviously visits Pittodrie (2-2 cup game with Hibs last season), and also a Falkirk v Aberdeen SPL game where the away fans are praised.

 

Absolutely excellent read. 

 

On my to read list already

Mate it's brutal.  Very well written and instantly captivating.

 

I finished the Stieg Larsson Millennium Trilogy - outstanding fiction.  (watched all three extended films as well)

 

Now reading something more light hearted...

 

I finished the Stieg Larsson Millennium Trilogy - outstanding fiction.  (watched all three extended films as well)

 

 

Finished the last one back in the summer of 2010 and have also seen all three films.

Completely agree that this is an outstanding trilogy and Mr Larsson is a sad loss to the literary world.

I have no desire however to now see the English language re-make of the films.

I have no desire however to now see the English language re-make of the films.

 

I've seen it, its not as good.  I hear they may not be making the next two films which would be a good thing.

Recently finished 11/22/63 by Steven King and thouroughly enjoyed it. Only took me 2 days which is a good sign 

 

Not really normally a Stephen King reader, but liked the look of this one, and given the fact that got it on a free download thought I'd give it a go. Took a wee while to get going, but really enjoying it now 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc7ZaZz4CoU

Recently finished 11/22/63 by Steven King and thouroughly enjoyed it. Only took me 2 days which is a good sign 

 

Do you speed read, or just sit about all day reading

To finish this book in two days is one hoor o' a read

I read fast, always have done, and am mostly oblivious to the world when I do. I love reading.

 

Also I do have more time on my hands whilst I'm not working.

I read fast, always have done, and am mostly oblivious to the world when I do. I love reading.

 

I'm pretty much the same, finished the new Stuart MacBride book within 2 days last weekend.  It was a decent read, same tone as his other books but a new set of characters.

 

I read fast, always have done, and am mostly oblivious to the world when I do. I love reading.

 

Also I do have more time on my hands whilst I'm not working.

 

I love to read as well, but tend to find that most of the time the day job gets in the way

 

Now reading something more light hearted...

 

 

Best thing I've ever read. Fucking hilarious.

Best thing I've ever read. Fucking hilarious.

 

And?  The point is...?

 

 

Welcome back Bobby.

 

Amongst others I've read The Fear Index by Robert Harris and I've finally got round to reading The Red Riding Books by David Peace after seeing the TV drama.

 

For some lighter material I've read the Centurion books by Simon Scarrow. Good page turning historical fiction.

 

All excellent.

How was the Fear Index BB? It's on my 'to-read'.

 

Currently reading 'The Hills are Stuffed with Swedish Girls', it's alright.

It's good, much in the vein of Fatherland in terms that it gets you thinking "what if".

 

Not his best by a long shot though, I wish he'd stop getting side tracked with topical stuff like Ghost Writer and the Fear Index and focus on his Ciccero story.

I've been reading the Robin Friday Story (as recommended by Al's signature) and it's a bit pish.

I've been reading the Robin Friday Story (as recommended by Al's signature) and it's a bit pish.

 

Students, youngsters......nae fucking taste or class

Got two Scottish fitba related books for xmas.

First was Stramash by a Middlesbrough fan who moved to Edinburgh.  Fed up with travelling down to the NE of England every other week and of the anodyne corporate atmosphere of EPL/Championship football he decided to spend a year travelling around lower league Scotland.  Some interesting insight, history and commentary on Scottish lower leagues and football in general - recommended

 

The Second was Bloody Casuals Congratulations You Have Just Met The Casuals, about our very own ASC.  Possibly the worse book I have ever read.  Would probably fail as an essay in Standard Grade English. Even the material is rotten with almost every story starting "I wasn't there at the time but to the best of my knowledge this is what happened", cue the usual "there were 50 of us 100 of them and they shat it and ran".  Never been interested in this genre of book and needless to say after reading this (well some of it, it having been relegated to toilet book) I won't be getting any more.

Got two Scottish fitba related books for xmas.

First was Stramash by a Middlesbrough fan who moved to Edinburgh.  Fed up with travelling down to the NE of England every other week and of the anodyne corporate atmosphere of EPL/Championship football he decided to spend a year travelling around lower league Scotland.  Some interesting insight, history and commentary on Scottish lower leagues and football in general - recommended

 

The Second was Bloody Casuals about our very own ASC.  Possibly the worse book I have ever read.  Would probably fail as an essay in Standard Grade English. Even the material is rotten with almost every story starting "I wasn't there at the time but to the best of my knowledge this is what happened", cue the usual there were 50 of us 100 of them and they shat it and ran.  Never been interested in this genre of book and needless to say after reading this (well some of it, it having been relegated to toilet book) I won't be getting any more.

 

That the Jay Allan "bible" that all the mutants in our support have a tug over?

That the Jay Allan "bible" that all the mutants in our support have a tug over?

 

There you go, I didn't even check the title properly.  No it's this piece of horseshit:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Congratulations-You-Have-Just-Casuals/dp/1844543072/ref=pd_sim_b_5

 

There you go, I didn't even check the title properly.  No it's this piece of horseshit:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Congratulations-You-Have-Just-Casuals/dp/1844543072/ref=pd_sim_b_5

 

 

Oh Christ I've read that. Horrid.

Oh Christ I've read that. Horrid.

 

I made the fatal error of buying that on E Bay, read it and have to agree that it is fucking rank

Tried selling it umpteen times on E Bay and Amazon, but nae fucker would bite

Ended up giving it to charity shop to sell.

Right, just got myself a kindle. Does anyone have any recommendation on books to fill it with?

 

Can't be arsed to trawl through all 30 pages of this thread