Good Holiday Read Wanted

Spike · Post by **Spike** » 30th Jun, '12, 10:39

I'm off to Bali in a week's time to refresh, relax, contemplate my navel and think about life, the universe and everything. In between contemplating my navel, eating, drinking and getting sun burned I like a good read. I tend to read either biographies or action thrillers while on holiday. Anyone read a good book lately they would recommend?

slinky · Post by **slinky** » 30th Jun, '12, 12:06

There is a new (ish) Tom Clancy book out - 'Locked On' - not sure if you find Clancy books to be relaxing though. For me, I like them, but they can be pretty involved. Haven't started 'Locked On' yet.

I read Patricia Cornwell's 'Port Mortuary' over the past couple of weeks on holiday and started the one that follows called, 'Red Mist.' They are part of the Kay Scarpetta series and are pretty good mystery/thriller books. If you haven't read any of the Scarpetta series, you might want to go to the early books first.

Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels are good, easy reads as well - also decent mystery/thriller books with a gratitious amount of butt-kicking thrown in

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 30th Jun, '12, 12:25

Just looked at the Tom Clancy novels, wondered when he'd get back to writing. Seems to have a co-author on his later stuff.

Very little of his stuff is on Kindle. Wonder why?

baloo · Post by **baloo** » 30th Jun, '12, 16:07

I'm halfway through Andre Agassi's autobiography. Enjoyable read.

Duck · Post by **Duck** » 30th Jun, '12, 22:12

The bible? Failing that... The Alchemist is an easy inspiring read... By Paulo Coelho...

Sardonicus · Post by **Sardonicus** » 30th Jun, '12, 22:24

Depends - do you like deep and pithy, or light and entertaining?

Just finished Shatner's Up Till Now, which was easy to read and a good travel book; also just finished the Sam Walton (Mr. WalMart) autobio which was in its own way inspiring.

Am now knee deep into Mark Twain's ponderous A Connecticut Yankee In King Aurthur's Court, and two rockumentaries - The Bill Bruford autobio which is self indulgent and florid, and Rick Wakeman's Futher Adventures of A Grumpy Old Rock Star, which I'm really enjoying.

BoD · Post by **BoD** » 30th Jun, '12, 23:57

The Stephen Leather 'Spider' Shepherd books are a good read

expat yorkshire · Post by **expat yorkshire** » 1st Jul, '12, 01:54

Child 44 - Tom Rob Smith

..... great book for pool ( a good page turner which is historically interesting)

Tas · Post by **Tas** » 1st Jul, '12, 06:30

Crime Thriller:
Jo Nesbo - Harry Hole. Apparently avoid HeadHunter, not HH character, and my bookshop lady refused to sell it to me yesterday because she said it's not good.
Michael Robotham-really enjoyed his first and think third ones.
Not read Michael Connelly, but same bookseller said these ones are very good and going to order in earlier one in series if I wished. (Book shop sells to many travelling gents, knows her clients)

Lili Von Shtupp · Post by **Lili Von Shtupp** » 1st Jul, '12, 07:27

Sardonicus wrote:The Bill Bruford autobio which is self indulgent and florid, and Rick Wakeman's Futher Adventures of A Grumpy Old Rock Star, which I'm really enjoying.

In his defense, Bill Bruford's drumming is a bit self indulgent and florid, but I think his work on the 80s King Crimson lineup is outstanding. The Rick Wakeman book sounds funny, his whole wizard thing is the saddest rock cliche until you get a load of Chris Squire's fricken octuple-necked bass penile-extension guitar.

Has anyone read the Keith Richards biography? I'm almost scared to

but could make for a great holiday read!

Tas · Post by **Tas** » 1st Jul, '12, 09:41

Good reminder Kieth, feel same, but after being surpised at liking the Agassi bio, agree might be worth a holdiay risk.

Spike · Post by **Spike** » 1st Jul, '12, 10:31

Duck wrote:The bible? Failing that... The Alchemist is an easy inspiring read... By Paulo Coelho...

Thanks all for the recommendations. I'll have a wander round the bookstore at the terminal on Friday and see which of the recommendations takes my fancy.

Hehe...thanks Duck. The Bible, I do like a good work of fiction but it's a bit of a heavy read for a relaxing holiday. I'll take a look at the other one.

Kooky · Post by **Kooky** » 1st Jul, '12, 10:40

Just came across this, thought it might be useful.

http://www.upworthy.com/101-books-to-re ... es-of-grey

daffodil · Post by **daffodil** » 1st Jul, '12, 15:16

Roy Grace novels by Peter James - Brit detective series set in and around Brighton.

Joseph27 · Post by **Joseph27** » 2nd Jul, '12, 10:42

I've made myself a promise to read War and Peace - damn I am struggling to get past 50 pages. I have done it 3 times but gave up but alas now I have made a commitment to see it through

Scrummy Mummy · Post by **Scrummy Mummy** » 2nd Jul, '12, 10:47

Then read Anna Karenina - another light read.....

expat yorkshire · Post by **expat yorkshire** » 2nd Jul, '12, 12:31

Kooky wrote:Just came across this, thought it might be useful.

http://www.upworthy.com/101-books-to-re ... es-of-grey

I would strongly recommend "Into thin air" from Kooky's flowchart

slinky · Post by **slinky** » 2nd Jul, '12, 14:47

expat yorkshire wrote:
I would strongly recommend "Into thin air" from Kooky's flowchart

I second that recommendation

daffodil · Post by **daffodil** » 2nd Jul, '12, 20:06

Love the flowchart, may take a bit of a meander around that

On the subject of Shades of Grey - has anyone read it ? I hadn't heard about it until the other day...but at lunch yesterday there were several ladies admitting to reading it !

canuck · Post by **canuck** » 2nd Jul, '12, 23:41

Joseph27 wrote:I've made myself a promise to read War and Peace - damn I am struggling to get past 50 pages. I have done it 3 times but gave up but alas now I have made a commitment to see it through

Did that with atlas shrugged, i now despise Ayn Rand

Seriously tho, looooooooooooooooong book, some interesting premises but never ever again

Duck · Post by **Duck** » 2nd Jul, '12, 23:56

daffodil wrote:Love the flowchart, may take a bit of a meander around that

On the subject of Shades of Grey - has anyone read it ? I hadn't heard about it until the other day...but at lunch yesterday there were several ladies admitting to reading it !

I'd be interested to hear if Shades of Grey is worth perusing too...?
It seems to be the book of choice amongst the masses at the moment...

Kooky · Post by **Kooky** » 3rd Jul, '12, 05:27

Usually a reason to avoid something I'd say, Duck

No interest whatsoever in reading it.

Tas · Post by **Tas** » 3rd Jul, '12, 06:59

I'll be reviewing at lunchtime today, for a good Catholic Filino mama, that discovered in 18yr old daughters room and confisgated in, and doesn't want to look at herself (they are now in middle of a mother daughter 'thing'). Will let you know

Scrummy Mummy · Post by **Scrummy Mummy** » 3rd Jul, '12, 07:07

Kooky wrote:Usually a reason to avoid something I'd say, Duck No interest whatsoever in reading it.

I've heard it's absolute crap, so wouldn't want to pay good money for something so shite.

daffodil · Post by **daffodil** » 3rd Jul, '12, 09:44

Oh it's undercover, forbidden reading here in the Peens Tas !!

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