*What book are you reading? (part 2)

[QueenOfGoths]

Ben Goldacre's "Bad Science" which is excellent. Funny, informative, quietly, and not so quietly, fierce. Really enjoying it, especially the Gillian McKeith chapter I am currently on

 

[DotCommunist]

an interesting bit of writing on participatory economics

 

[madzone]

I read Good Omens and didn't mind it. I imagine if you factor liking Gaiman and loathing Pratchett you end up with "don't mind"

I also prefer the more "grown-up" stuff

I saw the film of Stardust and it was wank, so I guess I'll give Anansi Boys a go.

Anansi boys is good but I preferred american gods

 

[TruXta]

My Fault by Billy Childish. The wonder of Chatham on his childhood - read: sexual abuse, domestic dissonance (to put it mildly), art school, hating the world, and other topics eminently fit for a rock'n roller. Pretty good actually, especially since its near-selfcontained and short chapters really lend themselves well to reading in short bursts AKA in bed.

 

[El Jefe]

My Fault by Billy Childish. The wonder of Chatham on his childhood - read: sexual abuse, domestic dissonance (to put it mildly), art school, hating the world, and other topics eminently fit for a rock'n roller. Pretty good actually, especially since its near-selfcontained and short chapters really lend themselves well to reading in short bursts AKA in bed.

I saw him do readings from that at Compendium once.

We were supposed to be going clubbing after (me and my mates, not me and Billy). After the reading I just went all quiet and went home early.

Not a laff riot

 

[ringo]

what an ace book, I'm really ploughing through it.

Any other Gaiman recommendations?

All good; Anansi Boys is excellent but I reckon Neverwhere is his best.

 

[ringo]

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish - Dr. Seuss

Thought I'd read my littlun all of these but this came back from school this week and has had us wetting ourselves.

Inspired imagery and alliteration. Did he do all the illustration himself too? Can't see any other credits, brilliant stuff.

 

[ringo]

Ben Goldacre's "Bad Science" which is excellent. Funny, informative, quietly, and not so quietly, fierce. Really enjoying it, especially the Gillian McKeith chapter I am currently on

My favourite weekly bit of the Gruniad.

 

[colbhoy]

I'm reading Whirlwind by James Clavell. He is a master storyteller.

 

[Fictionist]

Just finished 'The Woman in White', certainly not something I will be revisiting any time soon. So now Simon Armitage, which should be a completely different experience.

 

[DotCommunist]

All good; Anansi Boys is excellent but I reckon Neverwhere is his best.

Patterson James is in the fucking awful bbc tv version, he's the best thing in it

 

[obanite]

Otherland. Book 4. Almost done... finally!

 

[rapattaque]

New Wilfred Owen biography by Dominic Hibberd. Tres Bien so far.

 

[Fictionist]

Taking some time away from Armitage to read 'The Idea of Idolatry and the Emergence of Islam' by G.R Hawting.

 

[El Jefe]

I'm reading some "proper" books for a bit.

I've read most of To Have & To Have Not today, which is pretty shite.

Got Cannery Row and End Of The Affair waiting

 

[Dillinger4]

I am reading What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt, after stealing it from millymollys house and reading it on the coach.

 

[El Jefe]

I'm reading some "proper" books for a bit.

I've read most of To Have & To Have Not today, which is pretty shite.

Got Cannery Row and End Of The Affair waiting

Yep, To Have & To Have Not really was poor (although I gather Hemingway thought so too).

Whereas Cannery Row is absolutely wonderful, I'm only familiar with the bleak Steinbeck so this was a shock

 

[Homeless Mal]

Just finished Leaving Dirty Jersey by James Salant - memoir of a meth addict in California in early 2000's. Nothing special and unique by a rolling on easy read.

 

[DotCommunist]

still wrestling with the parecon text.

I like the idea but can't see how to implement it in the face of rapacious and armed capital

 

[Dillinger4]

still wrestling with the parecon text.

I like the idea but can't see how to implement it in the face of rapacious and armed capital

I have vague memories of some pretty interesting threads on parecon. They might still be around.

 

[DotCommunist]

I have vague memories of some pretty interesting threads on parecon. They might still be around.

thing is, as I am nodding along to the fascinating and practical implementations of parecon I can't help but think 'the powers that be would kill us all before allowing this'

 

[belboid]

it's not entirely meant to be tho is it? (implemented now that is). It's an idea of how a socialist society could work, not a plan for how to get there

 

[DotCommunist]

it's not entirely meant to be tho is it? (implemented now that is). It's an idea of how a socialist society could work, not a plan for how to get there

then why is it ought but deckchairs/titanic?

It's fascinating and agreeable stuff, but how the fuck do we get there?

 

[belboid]

different question, it doesnt mean that Albert's (I presume its his book you're reading) aren't worth asking.

 

[DotCommunist]

different question, it doesnt mean that Albert's (I presume its his book you're reading) aren't worth asking.

yes it is his book, it is just the chief question raised in my mind while reading it.

 

[Chuff]

I am working through Madam Bovary which is a slight change of pace from 'The Enchantress of Florence' By Salman Rushdie a classic mix of facts, humour and humanity (most of his book rock espically midnights children) I also finished 'Something to tell you' by Hanif Kureishi (not as good as buddah of surburbia but an entertaining read)

I saw Stardust and though the film better than the book (which was good but I went through it too quick)

 

[Dillinger4]

^^ That Hanif Kureshi is pretty good.

I am really enjoying this Siri Hustvedt book.

 

[tastebud]

ooh I'm reading the newest (2008) Hanif Kureshi one atm.

 

[Dillinger4]

Any good?

 

[tastebud]

not very far in but so far so good. have read all his books and love them all, so I have high hopes. it's about a middle aged shrink.... is as far as it's got.