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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by rob123rob on Aug 1, 2007 23:47:41 GMT 1, I am always fascinated by what other people are reading, so if you have the time, mention what you're reading now or what you've read recently that the rest of us on here might fancy.
I'll go first.....
Recently finished "Fluke" by Christopher Moore. It's basically about a guy who gets swallowed by a whale, only to discover that it's not really a whale at all....well, I don't want to ruin it...but
I am always fascinated by what other people are reading, so if you have the time, mention what you're reading now or what you've read recently that the rest of us on here might fancy.
I'll go first.....
Recently finished "Fluke" by Christopher Moore. It's basically about a guy who gets swallowed by a whale, only to discover that it's not really a whale at all....well, I don't want to ruin it...but
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by mwjm0 on Aug 1, 2007 23:59:19 GMT 1, was it a big dolphin?
was it a big dolphin?
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Montubu7
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by Montubu7 on Aug 1, 2007 23:59:50 GMT 1, Harry potter
Harry potter
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by rob123rob on Aug 2, 2007 0:00:38 GMT 1, all I will say is that it had something to do with that often-horrible US government
all I will say is that it had something to do with that often-horrible US government
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by bonesy on Aug 2, 2007 0:01:51 GMT 1, Try "I Bought Andy Warhol" GREAT READ.
Try "I Bought Andy Warhol" GREAT READ.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by mose on Aug 2, 2007 0:45:59 GMT 1, so far, spent the summer reminiscing and reading books from various times in my life:
William Burroughs - Word Virus, Interzone, The Adding Machine
George Washington Plunkitt - Plunkitt Of Tammany Hall
Cornell West - Race Matters
Neil Gaiman - Sandman
Arthur C. Clarke - 2001, 2010, 2061, 3001
William Golding - Lord of the Flies
Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast
so far, spent the summer reminiscing and reading books from various times in my life:
William Burroughs - Word Virus, Interzone, The Adding Machine
George Washington Plunkitt - Plunkitt Of Tammany Hall
Cornell West - Race Matters
Neil Gaiman - Sandman
Arthur C. Clarke - 2001, 2010, 2061, 3001
William Golding - Lord of the Flies
Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by finsburyparkranger on Aug 2, 2007 0:47:21 GMT 1,
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by rob123rob on Aug 2, 2007 0:52:12 GMT 1, Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one?
Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one?
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by mose on Aug 2, 2007 1:09:42 GMT 1, Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one?
cookbook. well-written, entertaining, and great out-of-the-ordinary recipes from St. John restaurant in London. Mainly traditional British dishes featuring 'weird' cuts of meat(hearts, kidneys, bone marrow, etc.) Henderson's philosophy is awesome, ""if you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing"
highly recommended even if you never cook up one of the recipes.
Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one? cookbook. well-written, entertaining, and great out-of-the-ordinary recipes from St. John restaurant in London. Mainly traditional British dishes featuring 'weird' cuts of meat(hearts, kidneys, bone marrow, etc.) Henderson's philosophy is awesome, ""if you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing" highly recommended even if you never cook up one of the recipes. |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by Joe J on Aug 2, 2007 1:56:10 GMT 1, The Birth of L.A Graffitti.
The Birth of L.A Graffitti.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by heavyweaponry on Aug 2, 2007 2:13:29 GMT 1, 'Wall & p's'
Third, 'uncensored' edition by the semi-retired....Thugs.
Limited edition....(numbered, of course...not a backdoor version....)
'Wall & p's'
Third, 'uncensored' edition by the semi-retired....Thugs.
Limited edition....(numbered, of course...not a backdoor version....)
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by goffy on Aug 2, 2007 2:36:59 GMT 1, God is Not Great. How Relgion has Ruined Everything.
God is Not Great. How Relgion has Ruined Everything.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 8:47:29 GMT 1, A read quite a few books each month but these are my top 3:
* A Million Little Pieces - James Fray
* Dice Man - Luke Rhinehart
* American Psycho - Brett Easton Ellis
A read quite a few books each month but these are my top 3:
* A Million Little Pieces - James Fray
* Dice Man - Luke Rhinehart
* American Psycho - Brett Easton Ellis
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 8:51:39 GMT 1, Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one? cookbook. well-written, entertaining, and great out-of-the-ordinary recipes from St. John restaurant in London. Mainly traditional British dishes featuring 'weird' cuts of meat(hearts, kidneys, bone marrow, etc.) Henderson's philosophy is awesome, ""if you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing" highly recommended even if you never cook up one of the recipes.
have you read Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain? not a cookbook but a humorous and honest look at the restaurant business - a fantastic read.
Fergus Henderson - The Whole Beast....what's that one? cookbook. well-written, entertaining, and great out-of-the-ordinary recipes from St. John restaurant in London. Mainly traditional British dishes featuring 'weird' cuts of meat(hearts, kidneys, bone marrow, etc.) Henderson's philosophy is awesome, ""if you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing" highly recommended even if you never cook up one of the recipes. have you read Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain? not a cookbook but a humorous and honest look at the restaurant business - a fantastic read. |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by danvnuk on Aug 2, 2007 9:33:13 GMT 1, Armageddon by Max Hastings (Hard going but interesting)
Harry Potter (Your a wizhard Harry) Anything BUT hard going - rocked through this in a Sunday - couldnt put it down......btw for anyone who's currently reading it - Dobby the Elf is actually Voldemort <Jaw drops>
I'm 33 and currently going through a period of mourning due to the conclusion of the series....all I can mutter is a silent "Why?"
I'll be alright in a week or so.
Armageddon by Max Hastings (Hard going but interesting)
Harry Potter (Your a wizhard Harry) Anything BUT hard going - rocked through this in a Sunday - couldnt put it down......btw for anyone who's currently reading it - Dobby the Elf is actually Voldemort <Jaw drops>
I'm 33 and currently going through a period of mourning due to the conclusion of the series....all I can mutter is a silent "Why?"
I'll be alright in a week or so.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 9:46:11 GMT 1, i never had you down as a Potter spotter Dan!
i never had you down as a Potter spotter Dan!
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by carlito on Aug 2, 2007 9:49:26 GMT 1, 'Diary of a Rock n' Roll Nobody' by Mark Radcliffe..classic..any book discussing the seminal 'Shirehorses' deserves a mention 
Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? 
when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D
'Diary of a Rock n' Roll Nobody' by Mark Radcliffe..classic..any book discussing the seminal 'Shirehorses' deserves a mention Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by danvnuk on Aug 2, 2007 9:53:43 GMT 1, i never had you down as a Potter spotter Dan!
lol - Well not any more Johnas - its all over!! <Silently mouths 'Why?'">
i never had you down as a Potter spotter Dan! lol - Well not any more Johnas - its all over!! <Silently mouths 'Why?'"> |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by danvnuk on Aug 2, 2007 10:02:36 GMT 1, Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D
lol Carlito,.....thats an interesting question - as I discussed this with my GF when I bought it whilst doing the weekly shopping...
I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise?
But my GF favoured the adult version - because obviously she's a conformist and I'm an adult, so I should have the adult version - anything else is so risque, its almost taboo
So I ripped conformity to shreds - shouted "I will have the childrens version thank you very much" stood at the till with my head held high as they all muttered and pointed around me....and strode out of Sainsburys with a newfound swagger.
I rock.
Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D lol Carlito,.....thats an interesting question - as I discussed this with my GF when I bought it whilst doing the weekly shopping... I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? But my GF favoured the adult version - because obviously she's a conformist and I'm an adult, so I should have the adult version - anything else is so risque, its almost taboo So I ripped conformity to shreds - shouted "I will have the childrens version thank you very much" stood at the till with my head held high as they all muttered and pointed around me....and strode out of Sainsburys with a newfound swagger. I rock. |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by insite on Aug 2, 2007 10:12:28 GMT 1, Whilst we're all coming clean, 10 years ago I was reading about 4 books a week. I went in the bookshop bought a pile of books including Philosophers Stone and got 1/2 way through before I twigged it was a kids book.
Whilst we're all coming clean, 10 years ago I was reading about 4 books a week. I went in the bookshop bought a pile of books including Philosophers Stone and got 1/2 way through before I twigged it was a kids book.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 10:14:30 GMT 1, Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D lol Carlito,.....thats an interesting question - as I discussed this with my GF when I bought it whilst doing the weekly shopping... I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? But my GF favoured the adult version - because obviously she's a conformist and I'm an adult, so I should have the adult version - anything else is so risque, its almost taboo So I ripped conformity to shreds - shouted "I will have the childrens version thank you very much" stood at the till with my head held high as they all muttered and pointed around me....and strode out of Sainsburys with a newfound swagger. I rock.
Dan... are you a fan of Terry Pratchett too??
The town where i live has the only TP museum in the world apparently... such a claim to fame they actually twinned our town with the fictional town of Ankh-Morpork from Mr Pratchett's books 
Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D lol Carlito,.....thats an interesting question - as I discussed this with my GF when I bought it whilst doing the weekly shopping... I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? But my GF favoured the adult version - because obviously she's a conformist and I'm an adult, so I should have the adult version - anything else is so risque, its almost taboo So I ripped conformity to shreds - shouted "I will have the childrens version thank you very much" stood at the till with my head held high as they all muttered and pointed around me....and strode out of Sainsburys with a newfound swagger. I rock. Dan... are you a fan of Terry Pratchett too?? The town where i live has the only TP museum in the world apparently... such a claim to fame they actually twinned our town with the fictional town of Ankh-Morpork from Mr Pratchett's books |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by carlito on Aug 2, 2007 10:15:54 GMT 1, Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? .
yeah exactly..when I see ppl reading the adult 'cover' on the train all i think is 'you're reading a kid's book but you're too ashamed to admit it'...and then i start shouting 'shameeee' from across the carriage (before getting 'escorted off) ... ;D
Dan - do you buy the adult 'covers' or are you loud and proud? when I heard about these I mistook for adult 'versions'..and thought I'll have some of that ;D I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? . yeah exactly..when I see ppl reading the adult 'cover' on the train all i think is 'you're reading a kid's book but you're too ashamed to admit it'...and then i start shouting 'shameeee' from across the carriage (before getting 'escorted off) ... ;D |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by becksaboo on Aug 2, 2007 10:16:10 GMT 1, the northern lights trilogy by philip pullman is really good for all you h p fans
the northern lights trilogy by philip pullman is really good for all you h p fans
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by insite on Aug 2, 2007 10:19:13 GMT 1, Someone should tell Pratchet about this world of print collecting, madness like we exhibit could keep him going for half a dozen books at least ;D
Someone should tell Pratchet about this world of print collecting, madness like we exhibit could keep him going for half a dozen books at least ;D
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by carlito on Aug 2, 2007 10:19:29 GMT 1, anyone who likes a good yarn not totally based in reality ..should check out Neil Gaiman's books particularly Neverwhere and one of my faourite books ever 'American Gods' ...
anyone who likes a good yarn not totally based in reality ..should check out Neil Gaiman's books particularly Neverwhere and one of my faourite books ever 'American Gods' ...
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 10:22:58 GMT 1, I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? . yeah exactly..when I see ppl reading the adult 'cover' on the train all i think is 'you're reading a kid's book but you're too ashamed to admit it'...and then i start shouting 'shameeee' from across the carriage (before getting 'escorted off) ... ;D
i bet you do this too don't you
I favoured the Kids version - I mean, its a kids book really - so why pretend otherwise? . yeah exactly..when I see ppl reading the adult 'cover' on the train all i think is 'you're reading a kid's book but you're too ashamed to admit it'...and then i start shouting 'shameeee' from across the carriage (before getting 'escorted off) ... ;D i bet you do this too don't you |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by carlito on Aug 2, 2007 10:24:39 GMT 1, 'like... whateverrrrr'
;D
'like... whateverrrrr'
;D
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by danvnuk on Aug 2, 2007 10:29:05 GMT 1, Dan... are you a fan of Terry Pratchett too?? The town where i live has the only TP museum in the world apparently... such a claim to fame they actually twinned our town with the fictional town of Ankh-Morpork from Mr Pratchett's books
ROFL - that made me crack up. bet the laydeez fall at your feet when you drop that fact into the conversation Johnas
Ive read a couple of Terry Pratchett books. a guy in work lent me em and insisted they were great.
They were ok, wouldn't say I was a fan though,
Dan... are you a fan of Terry Pratchett too?? The town where i live has the only TP museum in the world apparently... such a claim to fame they actually twinned our town with the fictional town of Ankh-Morpork from Mr Pratchett's books ROFL - that made me crack up. bet the laydeez fall at your feet when you drop that fact into the conversation Johnas Ive read a couple of Terry Pratchett books. a guy in work lent me em and insisted they were great. They were ok, wouldn't say I was a fan though, |
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by danvnuk on Aug 2, 2007 10:33:57 GMT 1, btw - best books Ive read are Patrick O'Brian, Capt Aubrey and Stephen Mauturin. Georgian and Napoleonic period Naval warfare.....Arrrrrgh!!!!
They made a film of Master and Commander (well, a sort of mish mash of a few books actually) which wasnt bad.
I got run over in Soho (drunk - say no more) a few years back and spent sometime in University College Hospital recovering.
I read a couple of the series, and couldn't put em down read all 20 odd cover to cover.
btw - best books Ive read are Patrick O'Brian, Capt Aubrey and Stephen Mauturin. Georgian and Napoleonic period Naval warfare.....Arrrrrgh!!!!
They made a film of Master and Commander (well, a sort of mish mash of a few books actually) which wasnt bad.
I got run over in Soho (drunk - say no more) a few years back and spent sometime in University College Hospital recovering.
I read a couple of the series, and couldn't put em down read all 20 odd cover to cover.
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Banksy Book Club Vol. 2, by johnas on Aug 2, 2007 10:38:09 GMT 1, ROFL - that made me crack up. bet the laydeez fall at your feet when you drop that fact into the conversation Johnas
yep, always a winner.... 
ROFL - that made me crack up. bet the laydeez fall at your feet when you drop that fact into the conversation Johnas yep, always a winner.... |
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