mikeG Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 'Room at the Bottom' by Noel Goodin. Its about an occasional poet who avoids the rat race by living with friends or in a barn and doing any odd job that comes along. I first read this in 1964 and reading it was instrumental in me quiting the rat race and taking up a similar lifestyle myself. Hence between 1965 and 1968 , I had 9 jobs and lived in the Thames Valley, Devon and Bristol. I then went back to Sheffield and got a 'proper job' as computer operator then programmer. I am starting a book about life in the 60's. If I ever get it finished/published, you'll hear about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 You Never Give Me Your Money by Peter Doggett, kindly lent to me by Ousetunes (thank you again ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 It's Only a Movie - Mark Kermode. Hello to Jason Isaacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 The Pilot's Wife - Anita Shreve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeG Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 'Wilt in Nowhere' by Tom Sharpe. I find it absolutely hilarious; just right for my sense of humour. Definitely the funniest book I have read. Would make a brilliant film although the script would have to be seriously edited to make it 18+ material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 'Wilt in Nowhere' by Tom Sharpe. I find it absolutely hilarious; just right for my sense of humour. Definitely the funniest book I have read. Would make a brilliant film although the script would have to be seriously edited to make it 18+ material. I've read Wilt; proper funny. Just started reading Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I just bought Elizabeth Taylor's (unofficial?) biog, "How To Be A Movie Star - Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood" off Waterstones dot com. Hard back... half price with free delivery. Can't go wrong. fascinating reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaytsev Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Necessary Illusions: Thought Control In Democratic Societies Noam Chomsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcgal Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Richard Hammond - On The Edge, My Story This has me both laughing and crying in equal measures. Sensitively written and a thoroughly good read IMO, good job from the hamster lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Terminal World by Alistair Reynolds. Not part of his ongoing series, but very good, I'm worried that it's too short though, I'm 2 3rds of the way through, had it less than a week and am deliberately restricting my reading time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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