By: Nicolas10
- 28th August 2012 at 00:07Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
This certainly shows and the novel is, by all accounts, appalling. I will finish it because I never let a book defeat me, but I will never be touching Dickens again.
Part of our national heritage? Perhaps in a socio-historical sense, yes, but as a literary work, not by any stretch of the imagination. :mad:
I have read oliver twist and another novel I remember, and I loved them both... I haven't read the book you mention though.
By: inkworm
- 28th August 2012 at 10:03Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
From Tailhooker to Mudmover by Dick Lord, a nice combination of his career flying with the RN and the second part covers an exchange with the US navy, not got that far yet. Peppered with anecdotes of incidents and high jinks. Very enjoyable so far.
By: Lincoln 7
- 9th September 2012 at 09:53Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Bomber Command" issued 1941, by HMSO.
Picked it up for £1.00. whilst on holiday, very good insight as to what, where and when raids took place over Germany.
I understand there are similar books, issued by HMSO, possibly Coastal Command.
Anyone know?.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Jesper
- 24th September 2012 at 11:46Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Wings of the Luftwaffe and others
Currently I have the pleasure of reading:
Wings of the Luftwaffe: Flying German aircraft of the Second World War (Eric Melrose Brown)
[INDENT]According to Wikipedia, Brown have flown more types of aircraft than anyone else in history. In this book he 'reviews' - among others - the Fw200C, Heinkel He162, Junkers Ju87, Dornier Do217, Messerschmitt Me262, Bf109G and Bf110. (Must have been like being a child in a candy store, albeit a dangerous candy store from time to time?)[/INDENT]
Gunner: An illustrated history of World War II aircraft turrets and gun positions (Donald Nijboer)
[INDENT]With lots of wonderful pictures by photographer Dan Patterson[/INDENT]
On the bedside table I have:
[INDENT]The Secret Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1939-1945 (Tim Mason)
Contrails over the Mojave: The golden age of jet flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base ( George J. Marrett)
Dogfight: The greatest air duels of world war II (Tony Holmes)
Bandits over Baghdad: Personal stories of flying the F-117 over Iraq (Warren E. Thompson) [/INDENT]
A good thing about the time of year we are approaching is the 'need' to commence indoor activities :cool:
By: 10navigator
- 24th September 2012 at 13:38Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just finished 'Eminent Churchillians' by Andrew Roberts. (Splendid hatchet job, rightfully so, on Mountbatten). Highly recommended
Started on 'Dancing in the Glory of Monsters' by Jason K Stearns. It covers the Great War of Africa and the collapse of the Congo.
As an aside, I bought a copy of 'The Last Englishman' by Lt Col A.D. Wintle. Utterly fabulous book. I paid ten quid for it from a second-hand booksearch facility in Braintree 14 yrs ago. Amazon have 3 copies for sale in average to good condition. £350, £370, £395. Whooaahh !!
By: DazDaMan
- 24th September 2012 at 18:55Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World by Vicki Myron.
Detailing the life of a rescued orange tabby cat who helped change an Iowa township, it's a great read, heartfelt and genuinely funny. If you're a cat owner, you'll definitely dig this book.
By: charliehunt
- 28th November 2012 at 09:36Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Currently re-reading "Piece of Cake" but this year have read, amongst others, the two Hilary Mantell books - "Wolf Hall" and "Bring up the Bodies". Brilliant and unputdownable, if you enjoy historical novels.
By: Mr Creosote
- 14th March 2013 at 12:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Starman" a biography of Yuri Gagarin. Didn't realise that unlike the early NASA astronauts he was not a test pilot but just an "ordinary" fighter pilot on a MiG-15 squadron when selected for the cosmonaut training program. Soloed on the day I was born.
New
By: Anonymous
- 14th March 2013 at 12:53Permalink- Edited 10th April 2020 at 19:36
By: charliehunt
- 14th March 2013 at 12:53Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Devices and Desires - P D James. I always read 3 or 4 of hers every year - my favourite crime fiction writer. Plot, character and above all the writing are matchless.
By: barry flahey
- 14th March 2013 at 17:27Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A book by Nelson DeMille entitled "the Panther" is a book I have not read. However, I am number 28 on the wait list at the local library and am eagerly awaiting becoming number 1. His books are always well worth waiting for. "Nightfall" about TWA Flight 800, being my favourite thus far.....
Peggy Iris Thomas rode around Canada, the United States and Mexico on her 125cc BSA Bantam in 1951.
Peggy, an ex-WW2 WREN took her dog Matelot along too, for the ride. He rode in a box on the back.
Peggy was the genuine article. This isn't one of those travel books where the author didn't leave West London.
Indomitably cheerful and resourceful, she was brilliant.
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By: Nicolas10 - 28th August 2012 at 00:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I have read oliver twist and another novel I remember, and I loved them both... I haven't read the book you mention though.
Nic
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By: inkworm - 28th August 2012 at 10:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
From Tailhooker to Mudmover by Dick Lord, a nice combination of his career flying with the RN and the second part covers an exchange with the US navy, not got that far yet. Peppered with anecdotes of incidents and high jinks. Very enjoyable so far.
Posts: 702
By: Derekf - 28th August 2012 at 12:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just finished McKinstry's book on the Hurricane - best of his three aeroplane books I think.
Just started The American Civil War by John Keegan.
Interesting reading material :)
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By: Lincoln 7 - 9th September 2012 at 09:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Bomber Command" issued 1941, by HMSO.
Picked it up for £1.00. whilst on holiday, very good insight as to what, where and when raids took place over Germany.
I understand there are similar books, issued by HMSO, possibly Coastal Command.
Anyone know?.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
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By: Mr Creosote - 9th September 2012 at 20:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes Jim, there are several in that HMSO series. Will PM you.
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By: Jesper - 24th September 2012 at 11:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Wings of the Luftwaffe and others
Currently I have the pleasure of reading:
Wings of the Luftwaffe: Flying German aircraft of the Second World War (Eric Melrose Brown)
[INDENT]According to Wikipedia, Brown have flown more types of aircraft than anyone else in history. In this book he 'reviews' - among others - the Fw200C, Heinkel He162, Junkers Ju87, Dornier Do217, Messerschmitt Me262, Bf109G and Bf110. (Must have been like being a child in a candy store, albeit a dangerous candy store from time to time?)[/INDENT]
Gunner: An illustrated history of World War II aircraft turrets and gun positions (Donald Nijboer)
[INDENT]With lots of wonderful pictures by photographer Dan Patterson[/INDENT]
On the bedside table I have:
[INDENT]The Secret Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1939-1945 (Tim Mason)
Contrails over the Mojave: The golden age of jet flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base ( George J. Marrett)
Dogfight: The greatest air duels of world war II (Tony Holmes)
Bandits over Baghdad: Personal stories of flying the F-117 over Iraq (Warren E. Thompson) [/INDENT]
A good thing about the time of year we are approaching is the 'need' to commence indoor activities :cool:
Posts: 2
By: 10navigator - 24th September 2012 at 13:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just finished 'Eminent Churchillians' by Andrew Roberts. (Splendid hatchet job, rightfully so, on Mountbatten). Highly recommended
Started on 'Dancing in the Glory of Monsters' by Jason K Stearns. It covers the Great War of Africa and the collapse of the Congo.
As an aside, I bought a copy of 'The Last Englishman' by Lt Col A.D. Wintle. Utterly fabulous book. I paid ten quid for it from a second-hand booksearch facility in Braintree 14 yrs ago. Amazon have 3 copies for sale in average to good condition. £350, £370, £395. Whooaahh !!
Posts: 18,353
By: DazDaMan - 24th September 2012 at 18:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World by Vicki Myron.
Detailing the life of a rescued orange tabby cat who helped change an Iowa township, it's a great read, heartfelt and genuinely funny. If you're a cat owner, you'll definitely dig this book.
Posts: 151
By: Andy Wright - 28th September 2012 at 05:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The 50th anniversary edition of Pathfinder Cranswick.
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By: Mr Creosote - 27th November 2012 at 20:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"A Postillion Struck by Lightning" First volume in Dirk Bogarde's autobiography.
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By: charliehunt - 28th November 2012 at 09:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Currently re-reading "Piece of Cake" but this year have read, amongst others, the two Hilary Mantell books - "Wolf Hall" and "Bring up the Bodies". Brilliant and unputdownable, if you enjoy historical novels.
Posts: 1,376
By: Mr Creosote - 14th March 2013 at 12:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Starman" a biography of Yuri Gagarin. Didn't realise that unlike the early NASA astronauts he was not a test pilot but just an "ordinary" fighter pilot on a MiG-15 squadron when selected for the cosmonaut training program. Soloed on the day I was born.
By: Anonymous - 14th March 2013 at 12:53 Permalink - Edited 10th April 2020 at 19:36
Looks like a good book to read :)
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By: charliehunt - 14th March 2013 at 12:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Devices and Desires - P D James. I always read 3 or 4 of hers every year - my favourite crime fiction writer. Plot, character and above all the writing are matchless.
Posts: 135
By: barry flahey - 14th March 2013 at 17:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A book by Nelson DeMille entitled "the Panther" is a book I have not read. However, I am number 28 on the wait list at the local library and am eagerly awaiting becoming number 1. His books are always well worth waiting for. "Nightfall" about TWA Flight 800, being my favourite thus far.....
Posts: 1,404
By: hindenburg - 14th March 2013 at 17:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
`Me Cheeta` The autobiography.................the chimp from the Tarzan movies...seriously.
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By: Andy in Beds - 14th March 2013 at 17:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Crimea by Orlando Figes.
Quite interesting but he's a bit fond of himself (and his knowledge) I think. So it comes across a bit wordy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crimea-Orlando-Figes/dp/0141013508/ref=la_B000APO9J8_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363282212&sr=1-4
A.
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By: trumper - 14th March 2013 at 20:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Human Traces by Sabastian Faulks who also wrote Birdsong [highly recommended.
I did read a book that i will recommend recently called Agent Zigzag about Eddie Chapman the double agent in WW11.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Agent-Zigzag-Wartime-Chapman-Notorious/dp/1408811499
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By: charliehunt - 14th March 2013 at 20:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I wholly endorse Zigzag - incredible story.
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By: Andy in Beds - 14th March 2013 at 20:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The best book I've read in the last twelve months is this...
http://www.gasolinegypsy.co.uk/
Peggy Iris Thomas rode around Canada, the United States and Mexico on her 125cc BSA Bantam in 1951.
Peggy, an ex-WW2 WREN took her dog Matelot along too, for the ride. He rode in a box on the back.
Peggy was the genuine article. This isn't one of those travel books where the author didn't leave West London.
Indomitably cheerful and resourceful, she was brilliant.
A.