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Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Chazz Rheinhold, Jun 29, 2012.

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  1. Kempton

    Kempton Well-Known Member

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    Delia Smith. How to cook, book 2. Pure genius.

    Incidentally, she has a soft spot for Hull City.
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  2. highpeak tiger

    highpeak tiger Well-Known Member

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    "What we become" by Arturo Perez-Reverte and "Bill Graham presents: my life inside rock and out" by Bill Graham and Robert Greenfield
     
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  3. Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

    Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC Well-Known Member

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    Is M Train autobiog, part 2, after Just Kids?
     
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  4. The B&S Fanclub

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    Doesn't James Ellroy set his stories in LA? .......Read L.A. Confidential....hard work....The movie is far better than the book, though 'American Tabloid' is a good story.
     
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  5. spesupersydera

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    It's not really Just Kids Part 2, it's more a series of anecdotes and ramblings - it's interesting, and funny; it's not the easiest read but, I'm a fan and glad I've stuck with it, I think it's best described as an insight into her ''normal'' life - she has crazy cats, loves coffee, talks about cop shows etc. If you like I can give a fuller review when I'm finished ....... tbh, I'm halfway through and I'd recommend it on the 50% I've read so far.
     
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  6. over18and legal

    over18and legal Well-Known Member

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    Piss easy management by Ehab Allam
     
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  7. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Interesting comment, I don't think I have ever heard anyone say a film was better than the book.

    I just read Truly, Madly, Guilty on holiday. Typical mindless fluff for one's jollies.
     
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  8. Amin Yapusi

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    Films are always better than books except when they're not.
     
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  9. The B&S Fanclub

    The B&S Fanclub Well-Known Member

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    Yeah agreed. The book goes everywhere, whereas the movie is far more focused.. I lost the plot on page three hundred something...and never got it back..
     
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  10. Ernie Shackleton

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    I believe the exact opposite, Bob.

    Funny old world.
     
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  11. Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

    Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC Well-Known Member

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    The thing with a film is that what you see is someone else's idea/vision; when you read a book, YOU imagine things, it comes from YOUR mind.
     
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  12. Mr Hatem

    Mr Hatem Well-Known Member

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    I read Never by Ken Follett a couple of weeks ago. Recent events have caused chills down my spine.
     
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  13. springtiger

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    Slightly off topic but tv we’ve enjoyed several cracking series about the Uk
    Portillos Railways
    Yorkshire Walks
    Great rivers of the world
    Canal journeys in the UK
    Digging for Britain especially the Anglo Saxon chariot and owner buried in Pocklington with two horses stood up ! I kid you not
    Great watches
     
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  14. Charlie1

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    Permanent record - Edward Snowden. Truly riveting reading.
     
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  15. Plum

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    Just reading Ratline (factual thriller) by Philippe Sands, about a Nazi fugitive on the run after WWII. A bit heavy going but quite topical because it gives a little insight into events in Ukraine and how we've ended up where we are now.
     
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