For those who read!

[chantillylace]

Not sure how many of you enjoy reading but thought I'd start up something so we can recommend books to each other! Will indicate (*) if I think a book is a bit emotional and may not be enjoyed by guys!

-The Secret Life of Bees* - Sue Monk Kidd
-The Time Travellers Wife* - Audrey Niffeneger (My favourite book EVER)
-By the River Piedra I sat Down and Wept - Paulo Cohelo
-The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver (Missionary life in the Congo)
-My Sisters Keeper* - Jodi Piccoult
-The Horse Whisperer - Nicholas Evans
-All Dan Brown's books
-High Society - Ben Elton
-Don't Let's go to the Dogs Tonight - Alexandra Fuller (Possibly more feminine but about growing up in Zim, Zambia and Malawi during 70's and 80's. Author is Zimbo.)
- Memoirs of a Geisha* - Arthur Golden
- Life of Pi - Yan Martel
-The Number One Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith (There are 4 books. A bit repetitive but based in Bots so close to home. Plus Author is Zimbo)

[RustyBear]

Chans have you ever read these three but you have to read them in order.

1. A child called it
2. The lost boy
3. A man called dave

They are all sequels, true story of a boy growing up. (pretty sad)

[Shayne]

I like anything by Clive Cussler. Real boy action books with a brilliant story line. Most of his books are about Dirk Pitt who works for the National Underwater & Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization that dedicates itself to American maritime and naval history.

Probably the best book i have read by him is

http://www.numa.net/images/covers/inca_gold.jpgInca Gold. First published April 1994 as a Hardcover by Simon & Schuster.

[biffon]

the movie "Sahara" was based on one of his books.

Im sorry but im more of a Scifi reader... not into drama & epic novels
although i have read a great many action adventure & techno thrillers ..
Such as Tom Clancy, Wilbur Smith, Clive Cussler, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, Robert Ludlam
My favorite book by far, has to be "the power of One" by Brice Courteny - the movie doesnt do it justice

[chantillylace]

Have read the Dave Pelzer Books Wayne - his brother also wrote a book, which is just as heart wrenching! I really would love to hear the mothers side of all that! It's unforgiveable isn't it?

[RustyBear]

I know its just makes you think that there are still people out there doing it, i just dont understand what they think they are all sick.

[chantillylace]

That's just it though isn't it? They are sick - mentally ill! They can't possibly be able to understand human emotion or pain and suffering! 99% of the women on this planet wouldn't be able to torture their worst enemy like that - let alone their own child! I think the bigger crime is committed when the authorities stand by watching.........

[RustyBear]

I know what you mean, the authorites seem so powerless but then what the hell are they payed for if they dont protect people in those circumstances

[Petal]

Dave Pelzer books are far too sick and depressing......

[izabokkeman]

I prefer fantasy books, would recomment stephen kings dark tower there are five books in the serious it is some pretty mind bending stuff. And if like action like sword fight david gemmel is good, and his sex scenes are pretty graphic.

I read a book called wet breams which was good too would recommend it cant remember the author but it is about growing up in zim and all that really good book

[zimboykie]

Has anyone read any of the books in the "#1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith about his African lady detective, Precious Ramotswe? Anyone from Zim/SA/Bots/Sothern Africa as a whole should read them, particularly if now living elsewhere in the world, as just to read the descriptions of the people in the books, the way they speak, think & behave just transports you straight back into the way of life back home - thoroughly enjoyable! Biff, the whole time you were watching 'Sahara' were you just shaking your head at Matthew McConaugheys impression of Dirk Pitt & laughing your arse off at Steve Zahn's Al Giordino? Man, what a pile of shite! I scheme some books or series of books just shouldn't be made into movies if that's how they'll turn out.

[zambezilover]

Bill taylor wrote wet breams he is a good friend of my uncles

[biffon]

havent actually watched Sahara and didnt know it was based on a Dirk Pitt novel... damn i wouldnt have chosen him as dirk pitt... rather someone like Keifer Sutherland or Heath Ledger or even dare i say it Hugh Jackman... a guy with a bit more sensitivity, instead of pure sleaze and macho manlyness such as McConhertoohey!

Im busy reading "Dry Water" by Tammie Matson
Good so far and really nostalgic!! :)

[Shayne]

It wasnt a Dirk Pitt novel. It was a Clive Cussler novel with Dirk Pitt as the main character. Have you read Inca Gold by the same author? Good read.

[biffon]

yeah i meant that - shows its monday! :/

[TiGeR]

Hmmm...5 recommended books...in order...
1. A tie between 2 'guy' books i recommend are: Wild at Heart- John Eldregde (a Christian author who writes on mens issues- his wife co-authors a similar book for the ladies titled: Captivating) & Iron John- Robert Bly (a philosopher/ psychologist who deals with mens' issues)
3. The Brumbies- the first 10 years. FANTASTIC reading if you are a rugger fan or have interest in development of professional sport franchises.
4. The Art of War- Sun Tzu (applicable to all aspects of life)
5. A Brief history of everything- Ken Wilber (Philosophy meets psychology, meets religion, meets spiritualism, meets biology, meets chemistry, meets pysics, meets astro & nuclear physics, meets logic, meets myth & legend, meets history...)

Chants you little ripper this was an EXCELLENT idea! Feel like i have partaken in my first book club! :smiley36: My ex used to go to book club & i ALWAYS wondered what it was all about...

[chantillylace]

I belong to a book club - we all enjoy reading so it's a good way to have books recommended and to read things we wouldn't usually read! The main idea though is to get together once every six weeks, talk about the book for ten mins and then get drunk and gossip! I love it!

[TiGeR]

Every six wks?! My ex & her cronies do it once a wk! When we were together i had to vacate our place once every few months so the girls could meet there- the rest of the time, i'd spend my thur nites waiting up for one times drunk g/friend to eith call to be fetched, or come home in party mode.com :smiley36:

[besame las nalgas]

what books are you reading at the moment??

coz i like to read i thought i would start a thread and those who do read books can share what they read..

Today i am reading freakonomics- its written by an economist about everyday life and urban myths its an excellent and insightful read.

[zambezilover]

I think there was a thread along the same lines somewhere on the site. I havent really got much time to read although I enjoy it. Last book I read was the Da Vinci Code which wasnt too bad

[Shayne]

Threads merged.

[besame las nalgas]

Not sure how many of you enjoy reading but thought I'd start up something so we can recommend books to each other! Will indicate (*) if I think a book is a bit emotional and may not be enjoyed by guys!

-The Secret Life of Bees* - Sue Monk Kidd
-The Time Travellers Wife* - Audrey Niffeneger (My favourite book EVER)
-By the River Piedra I sat Down and Wept - Paulo Cohelo
-The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver (Missionary life in the Congo)
-My Sisters Keeper* - Jodi Piccoult
-The Horse Whisperer - Nicholas Evans
-All Dan Brown's books
-High Society - Ben Elton
-Don't Let's go to the Dogs Tonight - Alexandra Fuller (Possibly more feminine but about growing up in Zim, Zambia and Malawi during 70's and 80's. Author is Zimbo.)
- Memoirs of a Geisha* - Arthur Golden
- Life of Pi - Yan Martel
-The Number One Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith (There are 4 books. A bit repetitive but based in Bots so close to home. Plus Author is Zimbo)

wow i wanted to read memoires of a geisha..
but Paulo Cohelo is my fav writer i loved the alchemist it was awesome..
i have read a few of Deepak Chopras books.. - The Secret of LIfe..Synchrodestiny (i recommend)

[biffon]

a good read is "Dry Water" by Tammie Matson

She is an Aussie that lived with the Whittals in Zim while studying Impala etc.. she gives a really human portrayal of the bad situation there and also some great wildlife stories too.

[Shayne]

Does Astrix and Obelix count? :smiley36:

[biffon]

hell yeah!! how about Adventures of TinTin

& Beano!!!

[Shayne]

Archie?

[Poison]

And Denace the Menace?

[chantillylace]

wow i wanted to read memoires of a geisha..
but Paulo Cohelo is my fav writer i loved the alchemist it was awesome..
i have read a few of Deepak Chopras books.. - The Secret of LIfe..Synchrodestiny (i recommend)

I have read most of Paolo Coelho's books and can divide them into two categories. Ones I detested and ones I absolutely adored!

I highly recommend The Alchemist, By the River Piedra, The Devil and Miss Prymm, Veronica Decides to die, Eleven minutes, Maktub and the Zahir.

The others did nothing for me and to be honest I did not finish most of them. Just weren't my cup of tea. I have not read Brida or the Gift yet.

I am looking forward to reading Be Like A Flowing River. Is it any good?

[chantillylace]

a good read is "Dry Water" by Tammie Matson

She is an Aussie that lived with the Whittals in Zim while studying Impala etc.. she gives a really human portrayal of the bad situation there and also some great wildlife stories too.


Thanks Biff, I'll seek that one out!
Have you read Paul Theroux's 'Dark Star Safari'? Not all of it is about Zim but the chapter that is, sees him spending time on the Drummond's farm. Very interesting - esp for those of us who know them. And between those four boys I'm betting that's nearly everyone on this site!:smiley2:

[zambezilover]

I had some good times out there, the last being Shaynes bachelors party where he ended up sneaking away and passing out in the garden so daniel moore and myself go screeming around trying to find him, man what a night. You all know Shaynes a father now, sorry to meander off the topic.

[TiGeR]

imagine that! Me- NOT ready for dummies, daipers & 'til death do us part' just yet...but i think i've met 'the one' HA HA HA!

On books, nothing at te moment that has grabbed me by the throat & shaken me, kicked, burnt or spanked my ass...& it HAS to do one or any combination of the aforementioned for me to be interested...sigh...Dick & Jane, Noddy & the Lady bird series must have been pretty compelling reading for my five yr old mind otherwise i'd be illiterate now!) :smiley36:

[biffon]

last memory i have of the drummonds is Shayne & I standing on top of their watertower thingo in their yard and seeing how far we could spit!

Oh and Troy acting the fool at Breezes over new years 1999

[chantillylace]

Shit Biff, they moved off that farm in the early 90's! That was a couple of lifetimes ago! Shilo Swart and my brother once hung me over the side of that tower by my legs! I remember the Breezes incident - Sonnie and Troy "borrowed" a few things from the hospital when Troy went to get stitched up and played doctor for the rest of the week!

[TiGeR]

imagine that! Me- NOT ready for dummies, daipers & 'til death do us part' just yet...but i think i've met 'the one' HA HA HA!

On books, nothing at te moment that has grabbed me by the throat & shaken me, kicked, burnt or spanked my ass...& it HAS to do one or any combination of the aforementioned for me to be interested...sigh...Dick & Jane, Noddy & the Lady bird series must have been pretty compelling reading for my five yr old mind otherwise i'd be illiterate now!) :smiley36:

Guess what? I have fallen into the trap- MAN OVERBOARD! ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST! I'M LOST TO THE CAUSE! GONE OVER TO THE DARK SIDE! :smiley36: the above comments on 'til death do us part are officially no longer applicable to me...but the diapers & dummies you can keep! So any recommended reading on relationships, happily ever after & all that jazz would be most welcome!

[Shayne]

Tiger is hooked? In a permanent relationship??? NOOOOO, DONT FOLLOW THE LIGHT!

[biffon]

have you popped the question or are you just thinking she is the one!~!?

[zambezilover]

I am currently reading a book called Zambezi by Tony Park. Its really cool because you can relate to everything in the book from Kariba to Mana Pools, the later being my favourite place.

Who remembers when Peter Drummond fell off the back of the truck in Kariba. I had to take him to the hospital and he walked around looking like a mummy for the rest of the New Years

[TiGeR]

have you popped the question or are you just thinking she is the one!~!?

We chatted about it before she went overseas (just for a few wks to visit family) So when she gets back...:smiley2: ...just need to get my A into G to ensure the timing is good (you know, romantic factor & all that!)

On books, recommend my folks' book "Seretse & Ruth"- beautifully written...

[besame las nalgas]

u getting married??? dont do it... donttttt nnooo dont dooo it

[kfm]

Cussler is excellent, although he has now handed the reins to his son, not sure what he is like. For life stories, Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis is brilliant. Of course, cannot go anywhere without Jack Higgins, he is a little like Cussler, but not so much marine stuff.

[sally]

Good on you tiger, i am happy for you!! I am off the market now to!!

[Greenballs]

I enjoy Cussler (Especially the Pitt series)... sort of got into the vampire chronicles by Rice after Cruise/ Pitt movie but they got a bit crappy. James Patterson & Robert Lundlum are good if you like Thriller/ suspense. Highly recommend John Grisham as well (*****).
I think we've all read Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code (if not - must read) but another not so popular one of his which I think is his best book is Angels & Demons (excellent)! Also Andy McNabb for those into SAS/ Spy/ war stories... "easy reading" (Bravo two zero author)! Riley 'aint bad either!

And I would highly discourage any man from reading Jane Austin!!!

[biffon]

Anyone read Wilbur Smiths Egyptian series... great read although they are a bit chauvanistic at times, you can really get into the story as if you are really there!

[Greenballs]

What's wrong with chauvanistic???

[TiGeR]

prisoner 88...written by the guy who was 88th into Auschwitz, lived through it all & was alive when the Allies rescued them...pretty horrifying, rivetting & ultimately uplifting read...

[Greenballs]

Author (Prisoner 88)??

[kfm]

Marching Powder - Rusty Young
Junkie - Jonathan Craig
American Psycho - Bret Easton Ellis
Scar Face - Armitage Trail
Schindlers List - Thomas Keneally