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.

How did this thread get lost deep in the Donstalk vaults ?

Hoping to be heading away to sunnier climes very soon so my fellow D.T'ers lets be having your recommendations of suitable reading literature please 

On 23/05/2018 at 15:26, RicoS321 said:

Have you read "The Plot Against America"?

 

A good read like. Surprised there's not been a film of it like, as it'd fit well in cinema format. Not read American Pastoral, will maybe make a space for it on the kindle at some point.

Holy fuckers, they stole my idea. Series (nae film) out or coming out on Amazon soon.

Still a good read.

33 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Holy fuckers, they stole my idea. Series (nae film) out or coming out on Amazon soon.

Still a good read.

Yeah read it a good few years ago but thanks Rico.

Have a right few books as ARC's via NetGalley for reading and review but to be honest looking for a couple of decent autobiographies 

John Niven's latest offering is a decent read: The Fuck It List.

Currently reading The American Civil War: A Military History by John Keegan. Decent read if you are interested in the subject.

Next will be Arnhem by Antony Beevor. Enjoyed his other books on World War II so expecting this to be good as well.

Arnhem was an amazing piece of history. A neighbour in the early 70's was a para and did the jump. I was just a young kid and the only one he confided in. Told me all about it and my respect for him, which was already high (due to good instinct) went to a level I've never had for any other human being since. Bravery, planning and efficiency at the optimum. 

11 hours ago, rocket_scientist said:

Arnhem was an amazing piece of history. A neighbour in the early 70's was a para and did the jump. I was just a young kid and the only one he confided in. Told me all about it and my respect for him, which was already high (due to good instinct) went to a level I've never had for any other human being since. Bravery, planning and efficiency at the optimum. 

Which was nice 

 

 

absolute bullshitter rocket 

Good morning mutant migrant.

What book are you reading just now?

Are there any you can recommend over the last few weeks or months?

I'm half way through A Decent Ride by Irvine Welsh. I doubt I'll finish it. He's a great writer and has produced some major magic but too much padding in some of his other works, like a publisher pushing for money. 

38 minutes ago, rocket_scientist said:

Good morning mutant migrant.

What book are you reading just now?

Are there any you can recommend over the last few weeks or months?

Perhaps reading books isn't your "thing"?

Lying is your thing 

8 hours ago, rocket_scientist said:

I'm half way through A Decent Ride by Irvine Welsh. I doubt I'll finish it. He's a great writer and has produced some major magic but too much padding in some of his other works, like a publisher pushing for money. 

Irvine Welsh!

Chewing gum for the brain. Uninteresting rubbish written for halfwits.

Even you have a bit more about you than that, squeaky...

Daughter 1 flying home to London tomorrow so as usual, we are swapping books. From my shelves I gave her Peter Camenzind by Hermann Hesse, a short read. Steppenwolf is one of his most famous works but The Glass Bead Game is one of my all time favourites, first read it in the mid-70's. 

The Hans Coler device

I'm reading up on this just now. This is a working technology which has been perfected and would render Aberdeen's beloved Oil & Gas industry redundant overnight.

 

The Freemasons will never let that happen 

No one reading during these times of nothing to do out with the house ?

Have read loads and loads these past few months.

Currently on Tana French "The Searcher"

Started out kind of slow but decent read nonetheless and awaiting the twist in the storyline

I'm half way through "One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time" by Craig Brown, the sometimes writer for "Private Eye". I have to say it's by far the best book I've read about The Beatles.

Even if you're not a fan of The Beatles It's worth a read as it goes in to the culture of the class systems at the time and how The Beatles ( and Stones ) brought a change about.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/apr/13/one-two-three-four-the-beatles-in-time-by-craig-brown-review

 

Haven't had time to read lately, but hoping with winter coming that that might change.  Al, when is the final book in that Dutch series due out?

On 15/04/2021 at 02:20, manc_don said:

Haven't had time to read lately, but hoping with winter coming that that might change.  Al, when is the final book in that Dutch series due out?

Sorry mate, just remembered about this.

To the best of my knowledge I don't think it has been announced yet, but must try and find out.

I've mostly been reading Nordic Noir type books for the past wee while.

Having just had a look on T'internet for any word of it, I can't find any reference Manc, making me wonder if there is indeed to be a third. I was always under the impression there was.

Came across this whilst looking on Amazon, and know with your connections to the city, that this might be of interest to you. Might give the first installment a go myself.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/kindle/series/B07DRPZVNJ?ie=UTF8&ref_=sr_1_17

Aye, I’d had a scan but couldn’t find any reference to it. Definitely felt like there’d be a third . Just thought with all the lockdowns it’d be a prime opportunity to finish a trilogy ?

will have a look at those books, been after something new to read

I don't normally do "horror" books as I've never found them scary. But King is just a master in telling a story. His book '11/22/63' has to be up there as one of my favourites. I like a book that you have to invest time in. 'IT' has over 1000 pages in it and '11/22/63' has over 800 pages. Time well spent.

11/22/63 was a brilliant book, absolutley loved it.

I've read dozens and dozens of books during the last eighteen months.

Tend to read on my kindle but the missus had a paperback copy of "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" which I read after she was finished and have to say even though it wouldn't normally be my cup of tea, I found it enlightening and provided me with an understanding of why refugees and asylum seekers do what they do even though it was sensitively written and not remotely brutal or graphic

Next up it's "Born to Run" by none other than The Boss himself

4 minutes ago, BigAl said:

Next up it's "Born to Run" by none other than The Boss himself

If you've accidentally purchased Born to Run by Christopher McDougall instead, then I can highly recommend it too. You won't look at yer shoes the same again.

41 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

If you've accidentally purchased Born to Run by Christopher McDougall instead, then I can highly recommend it too. You won't look at yer shoes the same again.

Never heard of it Rico, but just googled it and looks like it might be an interesting read.

Do you recommend ?