Sirocco 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Terry Pratchett for me. I find his discworld books quite hard to get into at first, but after about an hour or so, I can't stop reading them! I've got a few of Clarkson's books, they make me laugh out sometimes. I can't remember the name of the book off hand, but there was one chapter about his efforts to shoot a fox, armed with a shotgun, bottle of wine & some dodgy ex-Russian army nightvision goggles! It was one of the funniest things I've ever read. To make himself at bit more of a "lad" Clarkson makes 99% of his stuff up, he loives in his own little fantasy world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginge2k6 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Got to agree with you there maltenby pratchett is number one. douglas, the guy who wrote the hitchikers guide to the galaxy is another favourite of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ROOSTER Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) partricia cornwell and sven hassel Edited February 29, 2008 by ROOSTER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missie 1 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'd forgotten about Cornwell I like her stuff too, although if you like her try Kava and Gerritsen, I find them better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Corbett's books about man eaters are all excellent...but my all time fave may well be "BB" top man... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 How many Corbett books have you read Jonno? The guy had a great style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stig 2 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Chris Yates...love his books Il secound that.the best fishing books iv Read Great thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 How many Corbett books have you read Jonno? The guy had a great style i think i have them all matey.....think so..... Mist net, i thought the whopper was about a huge sea trout....? JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 23,665 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Joseph Heller; I don't know how many times I've read Catch 22, and his lesser known Good as Gold is also great. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 surley you jest mr darcy ....have you not read the book ?. Takes me right back to my youth. ha ha ....yes, it was pool of the black witch.... I think!!! lol..Getting more and more confused as every day passes!!! lol... JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ESS Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Terry Pratchett for me. I find his discworld books quite hard to get into at first, but after about an hour or so, I can't stop reading them! I've got a few of Clarkson's books, they make me laugh out sometimes. I can't remember the name of the book off hand, but there was one chapter about his efforts to shoot a fox, armed with a shotgun, bottle of wine & some dodgy ex-Russian army nightvision goggles! It was one of the funniest things I've ever read. To make himself at bit more of a "lad" Clarkson makes 99% of his stuff up, he loives in his own little fantasy world Is he a member? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Dont know about the pool of the black witch......but old pickle barrel was hell of a fish ...beg borrow or steal a copy ...its a belter . I have read it.....from the libary i think, but when i was a wee nipper... used to love the little grey men....got a first edition here worth a few quid!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have not read a book in 20 years,...I have no concentration span,...my mind is gone,..shot,.kaput,.finito...an ex-mind... I've even 'revued ' books for folk and given my in -depth opinion ,.but in truth,...have never even opened the feckers,.... My life is exciting and full of drama,...who needs a book..... Mind you,..Ernest Hemingway was my pal,...we used to drink,.smoke and fornicate with fat gals together,..and he was a bit handy with the ball point. Cheers,.hic,...CHALKWARREN... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have not read a book in 20 years,...I have no concentration span,...my mind is gone,..shot,.kaput,.finito...an ex-mind... I've even 'revued ' books for folk and given my in -depth opinion ,.but in truth,...have never even opened the feckers,.... My life is exciting and full of drama,...who needs a book..... Mind you,..Ernest Hemingway was my pal,...we used to drink,.smoke and fornicate with fat gals together,..and he was a bit handy with the ball point. Cheers,.hic,...CHALKWARREN... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
proper job 1 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yep, Sasoon, BB,(Denys Watkins-Pitchford), Henry Williamson, and Molly Keane, all people who could really see things and write them in a way that makes you see them, if not as they did, at least in your own way. Hemingway as well, brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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