B4’s Sister

32 minutes ago, Comrade 86 said:

Can anyone who does audiobooks explain how they do different characters please? Is it the same person or multiple persons. Sorry if this is a daft question, but I've never 'read' a book that way and am intrigued.

The majority of audiobooks are read by one person who acts out the different characters. Some audiobooks have more than one narrator. Personally, I don’t like more than two narrators as it can get a bit confusing, but it could be that I’m usually listening while driving and can’t always concentrate on the book 100%. 
 

if you have a library membership you can use the BorrowBox app for free audio and ebooks. I use this a lot.  

1 hour ago, Comrade 86 said:

Last three were LA Confidential by the doyen of crime writers, James Elroy, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Cloud Atlas, by David Mitchell. Very different books, but I loved them all.

They are all different. Is Cloud Atlas easy to follow? I’ve watched the film twice and been quite confused both times

36 minutes ago, ariotofmyown said:

I read Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, which expanded on the Greek Myth of Minatour story. Have you read or similar. I was thinking of getting Song of Achilles next in this genre.

The book club I go to picked Song of Achilles last year and we enjoyed it. The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker is good. They are a lot of characters who appear in different myths. Achilles is also part of the story. My favourite rewritten myth is Circe by Madeline Miller. 

1 hour ago, ilkleyram said:

If you enjoyed that you might like When the dust settles by Lucy Easthorpe - a really enjoyable read by someone involved (seemingly) in every disaster’s aftermath for the last 40 years.  I know it doesn’t sound interesting but it was! 
I’ve just started Essex Dogs by Dan Jones which is historical fiction - well written and researched - and just finished Ryan Conway’s Pride before the fall - well written but nothing of too much note given all the NDAs in place. What was most interesting was the number of people who wouldn’t talk to him, far more than just Stephen Pearce. 

I bought Before the Dust Settles last night. Only 99p on kindle at the moment. 

2 hours ago, Crewton said:

I've just finished That Old Country Music by Kevin Barry, an enjoyable and quirky collection of short stories set generally in the west of Ireland.

I'd previously read his novel Night Boat to Tangiers, about 2 Irish drug smugglers trying to quit the game while searching for the estranged daughter of one of them in southern Spain, which was an entertaining read. It's subsequently been made into a film starring Michael Fassbender.

I will have to see the film. So many books, so little time to read them all 😂 My favourite Irish author is John Boyne. 

1 hour ago, Sufferingfool said:

A favourite book of mine is Waterlog by Roger Deakin, essentially a random journey through Britain wild swimming (written before it was a ‘thing’). A beautiful read if you appreciate nature and the sensuality of swimming.

Best book recently was My Effin Life by Geddy Lee, obviously best if you are a fan of Canadian rock band Rush, but has some really thoughtful content on his family’s experience in the holocaust and is pretty well written for an autobiography.

I am a swimmer but have never been wild swimming. Swimming is so relaxing. I love nature too.  The Salt Path by Raynor Winn is a good read. She has written two follow ups too. 

2 hours ago, FlyBritishMidland said:

Is Surrounded by Idiots a good read?  I love all that sort of stuff and different personality styles.

It is really interesting and it helps you understand different personalities. Especially in the workplace. I was introduced to it from an away day exercise. We established what personality type we were and then planned a party in our personality groups. I’m a blue - very detail focussed. Everyone I have met who has done the exercise loved it. My only critique of the book is it very American. 

No, this is really interesting. I wangled my way into a talk with two U.N. Executives on Tuesday. One of them was the negotiator for the 1999 Air India hijacked plane. The theory and cultural considerations were really interesting to hear. Have you read Surrounded by Idiots?@Van der MoodHoover

4 hours ago, RYRAM said:

Had a bit of a slip of late mate come on work ya magic 

Yes, come on Daniel (B4) you didn’t deliver on me losing a few pounds with grief, so the least you can do is pick the Rams up. It can be an early birthday present for me 😂

@MaltRam Added this to my wish list. I love Greek myths and well researched historical fiction.  The last book I read was Blood and Beauty by Sarah Dunant which was about the the Borgias

24 minutes ago, Cisse said:

The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I love this series.

This sounds interesting 

36 minutes ago, Eddie said:

"Making it So" - Patrick Stewart's autobiography

 

I don’t read many autobiographies. Which is surprising as I’m quite nosey 😂I’ve got Alan Rickman’s on my kindle though. 

48 minutes ago, therealhantsram said:

I recommend you try Mrs England. The story of the wife of a wealthy mill owner during the industrial revolution, told through the eyes of a young nanny. Though set in Yorkshire I imagined it as Derbyshire and it very much reminded me of the mills and large houses in the Derbyshire Dales. A great read.
https://www.waterstones.com/book/mrs-england/stacey-halls/9781838772888 

I have this but haven’t read it yet. I loved The Foundling by Stacey Halls. I saw her speak at Derby Book Festival a few years ago 

1 hour ago, Lurker said:

Just finished The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown which was a good read.

Currently reading The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham.

I hadn’t heard of these before. I like the sound of The Midwich Cuckoos

I love the Hairy Bikers. I have a few recipe books of theirs. So sad 😢

I’ve always been a bookworm. I usually get through 30-40 books a year. I’m currently reading Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks. Wasn’t sure what to expect but I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s well written and very easy reading. 
 

I’d love to hear what you’re reading, what your favourite book is, or some recommendations 📚

It’s really lovely of you all to put the idea forward, but you really don’t need to. I’ve got until the end of April to sort it out. You’re a bloody lovely bunch ❤️

1 minute ago, angieram said:

It's a tough call, but I think your dad would want you to be there. Might he help you out with the cost? 

He’s retired so I don’t want to ask him 

I’m not sure what to do about a season ticket. I’ve been using B4’s since he passed away. I feel like going to every home match is a bit too much with working full-time. The ticket is expensive and I’ll struggle to afford it as my car insurance is due at the same time. Don’t think my dad is ready to give up B4’s seat yet 😢

There’s a couple of car parks on Riverside Rd near the Derwent Way island. Can take a little while to get out if leaving at full time, but only a little further to walk than Derwent Way. 

Another Sunday art attack. I’m inflicting this one on my uncle as a birthday present 😂

3 hours ago, Bob The Badger said:

What side is it on? I do like me some sinister David Tennant!

It’s on Netflix and Channel 4 

Might already have been mentioned but I watched Deadwater Fell this week. Really enjoyed it. David Tennant was very creepy 

Photos look a bit grainy but they look clearer in person 

I’ve been practising with the pastels. Starting to get better 🎨