What are you reading and book reviews - Page 11

Haly · 26-01-2007, 10:18

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Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

Leo got that for Christmas one year. He really enjoyed it and said the book went into a lot more depth than the show (he read it before the show was aired)

Yeah it does

Learnt quite a bit that wasn't aired on the show.
First book in a while that's kept me interested which is good.

leowyatt · 26-01-2007, 11:51

Well I've currently started reading Nanotechnology: A gentle introduction to the next big idea. I've had it for around 5 years but never picked it up until last week. So far seems good but might end up getting very very confusing.

Tak · 10-03-2007, 22:38

WooHoo!!!

Just started reading Thud! and I know its gonna be great - the first bit is all about ME!!!!

Roberta · 22-03-2007, 07:46

Currently reading Johnny Cash's autobigraphy, Cash. It's enthralling.

Belmit · 22-03-2007, 10:43

Last night I finished a book called 'The Holy Kingdom: The Quest for the Real King Arthur' as part of the research I'm doing for the book I'm writing. It's a bit swamped in detail regarding family trees leading back to Roman times but for the most part truly compelling. Written by a guy called Adrian Gilbert it reveals beyond doubt (in my mind at least) that the legendary King Arthur was in fact a product of two Arthurs (Arthur I and Arthur II) who lived generations apart, and that the King Arthur we know regarding swords in stones and knights of the round table is an amalgamation of both their exploits.

Most fascinating of all was reading how it's generally taken as gospel that he was English and that his remains lie at Glastonbury Abbey, when in fact there is little doubt that he was Welsh and the places attributed to his exploits in Wales still carry the same names now as they did then. Glastonbury doesn't even figure in any of this.

The evidence collected from Welsh documentation is practically inarguable yet still there are many people that believe the legends over the facts. A real eye-opener and if you can track down a copy you'll be convinced as well. The author is English and completely unbiased, and continues to show his amazement at how the facts have been 'covered up' throughout.

Justsomebloke · 22-03-2007, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

WooHoo!!!

Just started reading Thud! and I know its gonna be great - the first bit is all about ME!!!!

Well that needs an explanation for starters, SPILL.

Am in between books at the mo & looking for a good read.

Belmit · 22-03-2007, 14:17

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Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

Belmit, I love history, that sounds absolutely fantastic - do you have an ISBN no or a link to Amazon??

ISBN is 0-552-14489-4. I had to get it through Amazon marketplace as I don't think it's currently in print. Here are the ones currently available.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...4569319&sr=8-3

I would lend you my copy but even though I've finished it I need it for reference.

And there's no rush for the DVD, Cottage meet will be fine.

Edit: Those are the hardcover editions, looks like there's only one paperback available unfortunately:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...4569319&sr=8-2

Belmit · 22-03-2007, 14:25

Note my edit, just in case you missed it!

Tak · 22-03-2007, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pikey

Well that needs an explanation for starters, SPILL.

There is a bit that is a "quote" from essentially dwarf history/bible/how the world was made type thing and it says "Tak" made this, "Tak" made that etc etc so their "god" is called Tak

(ok its a male but shhhhh - dwarves don't know the difference

)

Flibster · 22-03-2007, 15:23

Aaah right...

Was thinking of "Where's My Cow"...

Simon/~Flibster

26-01-2007, 11:51	#102
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Well I've currently started reading Nanotechnology: A gentle introduction to the next big idea. I've had it for around 5 years but never picked it up until last week. So far seems good but might end up getting very very confusing. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

10-03-2007, 22:38	#103
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	WooHoo!!! Just started reading Thud! and I know its gonna be great - the first bit is all about ME!!!! __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

22-03-2007, 07:46	#104
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Currently reading Johnny Cash's autobigraphy, Cash. It's enthralling. __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

22-03-2007, 10:43	#105
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Last night I finished a book called 'The Holy Kingdom: The Quest for the Real King Arthur' as part of the research I'm doing for the book I'm writing. It's a bit swamped in detail regarding family trees leading back to Roman times but for the most part truly compelling. Written by a guy called Adrian Gilbert it reveals beyond doubt (in my mind at least) that the legendary King Arthur was in fact a product of two Arthurs (Arthur I and Arthur II) who lived generations apart, and that the King Arthur we know regarding swords in stones and knights of the round table is an amalgamation of both their exploits. Most fascinating of all was reading how it's generally taken as gospel that he was English and that his remains lie at Glastonbury Abbey, when in fact there is little doubt that he was Welsh and the places attributed to his exploits in Wales still carry the same names now as they did then. Glastonbury doesn't even figure in any of this. The evidence collected from Welsh documentation is practically inarguable yet still there are many people that believe the legends over the facts. A real eye-opener and if you can track down a copy you'll be convinced as well. The author is English and completely unbiased, and continues to show his amazement at how the facts have been 'covered up' throughout. __________________

22-03-2007, 14:25	#108
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Note my edit, just in case you missed it! __________________

22-03-2007, 15:23	#110
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Aaah right... Was thinking of "Where's My Cow"... Simon/~Flibster __________________