What are you reading?
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Porgy wrote:
You will get the chance to read lots of good children's books though :P
No, I'll be teaching adults, thankfully. I like children, but not 30 at a time.
EDIT: Oh, yeah, I see what you mean - when I have children myself.
Great! Can't wait for him or her to be old enough to appreciate Roald Dahl!0 -
Porgy wrote:johnfinch wrote:teagar wrote:johnfinch wrote:I'm reading a Very Short Introduction to Mathematics.
Soon to pick up Terry Buckley's Ancient Greece again.
And studying Slovene from the Colloquial Slovene book.
Unfortunately fiction is going to be a very rare treat for me over the next few years.
No time for both?
Sadly not. I'm moving to Slovenia for 6 months in January, so I'll be busy with teaching, learning the language and my Open University studies.
I want to get my degree as quickly as possible, so I'm going to be dedicating most of my time to that.
My girlfriend and I are also planning on having a baby in a couple of years time, so maybe in about 7 years I can pick up a novel again.
You will get the chance to read lots of good children's books though :P
Yep, even if you pick up a book when you have a baby, you will be asleep in 30 seconds. I have had lots of "daddy, wake up and finish the story" moments.
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dmclite wrote:
Yep, even if you pick up a book when you have a baby, you will be asleep in 30 seconds. I have had lots of "daddy, wake up and finish the story" moments.
When I was a nipper I had to read to my Dad, and he still fell asleep! :roll:
Still, he did well teaching me to read by the age of 3, even if it was with f**king Peter and f**king Jane books.0 -
im reading cake stop on bikeradar at the moment.0
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stephen hawkins.0
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passout wrote:Moby Dick by Melville for fun which is a suprisingly easy read & a good story.
+1
Call me Ishmael
At the moment though Jack Whyte - Order in Chaos; about the end of the Templars.0 -
Pross wrote:I tried the Winter King in the Arthur series but couldn't get into it, also read one of the Starbuck Chronicles which was pretty good.
Starbuck Chronicles are by far the best Bernard Cornwell book IMO.
I've got every Sharpe book (at least once :?) , and they are good too.0 -
Wolf Hall0
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Lord Jim - Joseph Conrad0
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rake wrote:stephen hawkins.
bit of phrenology going on?
I'm a bit of a history junkie too
currently:
The Kings of England up to 1066
Sovereign (a Henry 8th period whodunnit)
The Age of Arthur: A British Isles history 350-650AD
The Industrial Revolutionaries
Ideas: A history from Fire to Freud
I've got a good few coming from Santa on Friday - I'm looking forward particularly to a history of the Levellers and the only decent history of Manchester that I've found so far.
I've also got a Michael Commolly and Ian Rankin on the go at work to dip into0 -
Hustler 0
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shouldbeinbed wrote:I've got a good few coming from Santa on Friday - I'm looking forward particularly to a history of the Levellers and the only decent history of Manchester that I've found so far.
TBH they never really got going again after peaking with This Garden although I did see them do a great gig with Billy Bragg and the Manics.
Is that my coat? thanks...0 -
Alistair Cookes' American JourneyNeil
Help I'm Being Oppressed0 -
Dimwit here doesn't get your phrenology comment..? And did he mean Stephen Hawking?shouldbeinbed wrote:0 -
god I loved that - she's writing a sequel apparently.Crown Jewel wrote:Wolf Hall
I'm reading Sacred Hunger by Barry Unsworth. I'm finding that I'm re-reading passages because they're just so magically written. It's taking me quite a while to read but it's wonderful. I hope the end is as good as the beginning and middle bit.0 -
Moments of Reprieve by Primo Levi. A series of short episodes dealing with Levi's encounters with people he met in Auschwitz.
If I get through it, and it's good so far, I'll return to the Periodic Table with which I lost the unequal struggle last time.Where the neon madmen climb0 -
pedylan wrote:Moments of Reprieve by Primo Levi. A series of short episodes dealing with Levi's encounters with people he met in Auschwitz.
If I get through it, and it's good so far, I'll return to the Periodic Table with which I lost the unequal struggle last time.
If this is a Man and The Wrench are also beautiful books from Primo Levi.0 -
Dead Witch Walking - Kim Harrison
Not sure about it yet - I might bother with the sequals I might not :?0 -
Post Captain, I should read Master & Commander first though.0
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disgruntledgoat wrote:Pross wrote:STEFANOS4784 wrote:Finished all the death worlds,, now reading ' The Last Kingdom'(Bernard Cornwell). Would definately recommend it if you like Sharpe, nice and brutal 8)
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I tried the Winter King in the Arthur series but couldn't get into it, also read one of the Starbuck Chronicles which was pretty good.
DG, I also tend to have a few military history books to dip into although I haven't read any for a while. I find it hit and miss on those that are readable and those that are really intended more in an academic roll. I also enjoy the military autobiographies that seem to be everywhere these days. Followed up McNabs 7 Troop with Frank Collins' Baptism of Fire. Also tried to get hold of Freefall but it is out of print and expensive second hand.
In the "readable" military history (I really enjoy the academc stuff too, saddo taht I am!) Juleitte Barker's "Agincourt" is the best book on medieval military history i've read in ages. And theres a collection of writings down the centuries called "The Autobiography of the British Soldier" that's really good too.
If you enjoy academic and readable works on that period of military history theres a derth of quality material and authors. Froissarts chronicles are an easy read for a contemporary source and I really enjoyed (quite short and lightweight as well), also I rather enjoyed 'arms armies and fortifications during the hundred years war' edited by Anne Curry.
Also see- From hastings to the Mary Rose: The great warbow; matt strickland
And some good authors- Matt Strickland, Anne Curry, Andrew Ayton (lots of good military stuff him), Chris Allmand and Maurice Keen (his book 'Chivalry' is good if you're interested in Chivalry!).
Depends what type of history you like, but I find John Keegan readable and academically acceptable. 'A History of Warfare' is an interesting take on the changing objectives and purpose of war, based around an analysis of Clausewitz's 'on war', also his 'Face of war' which covers 3 big battles including Agincourt.
In fact say what kind of take on war you're interested in (or PM me) and I can try to recommend some good books that can more specifically address what you're interested in- either overviews or more specific studies of different concepts (e.g the 'infantry revolution', development of cannon etc.)
There is some snobbery against military historians, but thats mainly because they massively extrapolate theories from a fairly narrow range of primary material. There is also a growing trend of looking at the social, political and economic framework in which the wars took place, and seeing these as more significant than a single battle (I'm not convinced thats valid though).
World war 2 enthusiasts- 'Armageddon' by Max Hastings, very readable if slightly depressing. Not academic, but a reliable narrative account of the war on the eastern front 1944-45 in Germany (the title sums up the work well) and John Keegans history of world war 2, which has my favourite quote "history is the projection of modern ideology into the past'."I hold it true, what'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."
Alfred Tennyson0 -
Oops that was a bit long sorry, I'm doing my dissertation on military changes during the hundred years war and get a bit carried away!"I hold it true, what'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."
Alfred Tennyson0 -
nolf wrote:disgruntledgoat wrote:Pross wrote:STEFANOS4784 wrote:Finished all the death worlds,, now reading ' The Last Kingdom'(Bernard Cornwell). Would definately recommend it if you like Sharpe, nice and brutal 8)!
I tried the Winter King in the Arthur series but couldn't get into it, also read one of the Starbuck Chronicles which was pretty good.
DG, I also tend to have a few military history books to dip into although I haven't read any for a while. I find it hit and miss on those that are readable and those that are really intended more in an academic roll. I also enjoy the military autobiographies that seem to be everywhere these days. Followed up McNabs 7 Troop with Frank Collins' Baptism of Fire. Also tried to get hold of Freefall but it is out of print and expensive second hand.
In the "readable" military history (I really enjoy the academc stuff too, saddo taht I am!) Juleitte Barker's "Agincourt" is the best book on medieval military history i've read in ages. And theres a collection of writings down the centuries called "The Autobiography of the British Soldier" that's really good too.
If you enjoy academic and readable works on that period of military history theres a derth of quality material and authors. Froissarts chronicles are an easy read for a contemporary source and I really enjoyed (quite short and lightweight as well), also I rather enjoyed 'arms armies and fortifications during the hundred years war' edited by Anne Curry.
Also see- From hastings to the Mary Rose: The great warbow; matt strickland
And some good authors- Matt Strickland, Anne Curry, Andrew Ayton (lots of good military stuff him), Chris Allmand and Maurice Keen (his book 'Chivalry' is good if you're interested in Chivalry!).
Depends what type of history you like, but I find John Keegan readable and academically acceptable. 'A History of Warfare' is an interesting take on the changing objectives and purpose of war, based around an analysis of Clausewitz's 'on war', also his 'Face of war' which covers 3 big battles including Agincourt.
In fact say what kind of take on war you're interested in (or PM me) and I can try to recommend some good books that can more specifically address what you're interested in- either overviews or more specific studies of different concepts (e.g the 'infantry revolution', development of cannon etc.)
There is some snobbery against military historians, but thats mainly because they massively extrapolate theories from a fairly narrow range of primary material. There is also a growing trend of looking at the social, political and economic framework in which the wars took place, and seeing these as more significant than a single battle (I'm not convinced thats valid though).
World war 2 enthusiasts- 'Armageddon' by Max Hastings, very readable if slightly depressing. Not academic, but a reliable narrative account of the war on the eastern front 1944-45 in Germany (the title sums up the work well) and John Keegans history of world war 2, which has my favourite quote "history is the projection of modern ideology into the past'.
Not am=n old "Commando" comic book fan, then ? 0 -
dmclite wrote:nolf wrote:disgruntledgoat wrote:Pross wrote:STEFANOS4784 wrote:Finished all the death worlds,, now reading ' The Last Kingdom'(Bernard Cornwell). Would definately recommend it if you like Sharpe, nice and brutal 8)!
I tried the Winter King in the Arthur series but couldn't get into it, also read one of the Starbuck Chronicles which was pretty good.
DG, I also tend to have a few military history books to dip into although I haven't read any for a while. I find it hit and miss on those that are readable and those that are really intended more in an academic roll. I also enjoy the military autobiographies that seem to be everywhere these days. Followed up McNabs 7 Troop with Frank Collins' Baptism of Fire. Also tried to get hold of Freefall but it is out of print and expensive second hand.
In the "readable" military history (I really enjoy the academc stuff too, saddo taht I am!) Juleitte Barker's "Agincourt" is the best book on medieval military history i've read in ages. And theres a collection of writings down the centuries called "The Autobiography of the British Soldier" that's really good too.
If you enjoy academic and readable works on that period of military history theres a derth of quality material and authors. Froissarts chronicles are an easy read for a contemporary source and I really enjoyed (quite short and lightweight as well), also I rather enjoyed 'arms armies and fortifications during the hundred years war' edited by Anne Curry.
Also see- From hastings to the Mary Rose: The great warbow; matt strickland
And some good authors- Matt Strickland, Anne Curry, Andrew Ayton (lots of good military stuff him), Chris Allmand and Maurice Keen (his book 'Chivalry' is good if you're interested in Chivalry!).
Depends what type of history you like, but I find John Keegan readable and academically acceptable. 'A History of Warfare' is an interesting take on the changing objectives and purpose of war, based around an analysis of Clausewitz's 'on war', also his 'Face of war' which covers 3 big battles including Agincourt.
In fact say what kind of take on war you're interested in (or PM me) and I can try to recommend some good books that can more specifically address what you're interested in- either overviews or more specific studies of different concepts (e.g the 'infantry revolution', development of cannon etc.)
There is some snobbery against military historians, but thats mainly because they massively extrapolate theories from a fairly narrow range of primary material. There is also a growing trend of looking at the social, political and economic framework in which the wars took place, and seeing these as more significant than a single battle (I'm not convinced thats valid though).
World war 2 enthusiasts- 'Armageddon' by Max Hastings, very readable if slightly depressing. Not academic, but a reliable narrative account of the war on the eastern front 1944-45 in Germany (the title sums up the work well) and John Keegans history of world war 2, which has my favourite quote "history is the projection of modern ideology into the past'.
Not am=n old "Commando" comic book fan, then ?
Actually I loved commando books, had millions of them when I was younger.
I'm not sure how people would feel if I referenced them as a hisotorical source though "I hold it true, what'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."
Alfred Tennyson0 -
nolf wrote:dmclite wrote:nolf wrote:disgruntledgoat wrote:Pross wrote:STEFANOS4784 wrote:Finished all the death worlds,, now reading ' The Last Kingdom'(Bernard Cornwell). Would definately recommend it if you like Sharpe, nice and brutal 8)!
I tried the Winter King in the Arthur series but couldn't get into it, also read one of the Starbuck Chronicles which was pretty good.
DG, I also tend to have a few military history books to dip into although I haven't read any for a while. I find it hit and miss on those that are readable and those that are really intended more in an academic roll. I also enjoy the military autobiographies that seem to be everywhere these days. Followed up McNabs 7 Troop with Frank Collins' Baptism of Fire. Also tried to get hold of Freefall but it is out of print and expensive second hand.
In the "readable" military history (I really enjoy the academc stuff too, saddo taht I am!) Juleitte Barker's "Agincourt" is the best book on medieval military history i've read in ages. And theres a collection of writings down the centuries called "The Autobiography of the British Soldier" that's really good too.
If you enjoy academic and readable works on that period of military history theres a derth of quality material and authors. Froissarts chronicles are an easy read for a contemporary source and I really enjoyed (quite short and lightweight as well), also I rather enjoyed 'arms armies and fortifications during the hundred years war' edited by Anne Curry.
Also see- From hastings to the Mary Rose: The great warbow; matt strickland
And some good authors- Matt Strickland, Anne Curry, Andrew Ayton (lots of good military stuff him), Chris Allmand and Maurice Keen (his book 'Chivalry' is good if you're interested in Chivalry!).
Depends what type of history you like, but I find John Keegan readable and academically acceptable. 'A History of Warfare' is an interesting take on the changing objectives and purpose of war, based around an analysis of Clausewitz's 'on war', also his 'Face of war' which covers 3 big battles including Agincourt.
In fact say what kind of take on war you're interested in (or PM me) and I can try to recommend some good books that can more specifically address what you're interested in- either overviews or more specific studies of different concepts (e.g the 'infantry revolution', development of cannon etc.)
There is some snobbery against military historians, but thats mainly because they massively extrapolate theories from a fairly narrow range of primary material. There is also a growing trend of looking at the social, political and economic framework in which the wars took place, and seeing these as more significant than a single battle (I'm not convinced thats valid though).
World war 2 enthusiasts- 'Armageddon' by Max Hastings, very readable if slightly depressing. Not academic, but a reliable narrative account of the war on the eastern front 1944-45 in Germany (the title sums up the work well) and John Keegans history of world war 2, which has my favourite quote "history is the projection of modern ideology into the past'.
Not am=n old "Commando" comic book fan, then ?
Actually I loved commando books, had millions of them when I was younger.
I'm not sure how people would feel if I referenced them as a hisotorical source though
They would be more historically accurate than B20 by Mr McNab I'd imagine......0 -
Master and Commander - can't recommend highly enough.
Just finished Rifles - Mark Urban - fantastic.
Sorry all historical.
For laugh out loud, Spike Milligan war memoirs.
Yak0 -
War of the century, when Hitler fought Stalin.
Abook I've been after for years and the daughter came up trumps. Horrible facts but compulsive reading, (for me anyway).Tail end Charlie
The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.0 -
The history of Britain, up to the Tudors, half way through.
Pantani life story, just started it.
About 15 Dale Brown books to get through.
Finally, The Lost Symbol after the Mrs finishes with it!0
