Recommended Books

[FifeHibs]

Has anyone read any good books recently

[Hibbyradge]

The Amateurs by John Irvine.

It's hilarious, particularly so if you're a golfer.

[FifeHibs]

The Amateurs by John Irvine.

It's hilarious, particularly so if you're a golfer.

Thanks I’ll have a look for it. A summer golfer these days.

[HibbyDave]

The satsuma complex by Bob Mortimer.

[Bridge hibs]

Niddrie Boys is a decent read

[FifeHibs]

The satsuma complex by Bob Mortimer.

Thanks have ordered it

[FifeHibs]

Niddrie Boys is a decent read

Thanks have ordered it

[Hibby70]

Niddrie Boys is a decent read

I thought it was dreadful 😬. Felt like I was reading something a 14 year old had written.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

The young team by Graeme Armstrong and The Yank by John Crawley, both brilliant reads


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[Bridge hibs]

I thought it was dreadful 😬. Felt like I was reading something a 14 year old had written.
Alex did say some of the spelling etc may not be accurate however I suppose to get as accurate an account as possible, a story from memory its quite decent a read.

Some folk use ghost writers to fill in blanks and to dramatise stories, coming from Niddrie Alex could have added much much more if he wanted to dramatise it

I could be biased I suppose, whilst not knowing him or his Brothers personally I know a few people mentioned & many more he didnt name but hinted of

A particular family being related to me too and a pub I frequented in my youth 😀

[HibbyDave]

Thanks have ordered it

It’s a light read but entertaining.

[FifeHibs]

It’s a light read but entertaining.

It gets really good reviews just finished midnight in Chernobyl and the last checkmate both amazing books

[easty]

The satsuma complex by Bob Mortimer.

A mate of mines recommended this recently tae. I’m going to get it.

[matty_f]

A mate of mines recommended this recently tae. I’m going to get it.

I just got it, so looking card to reading that soon. Getting through “Sorry Your Head Out” by Sam Delaney first, though.

[Hibee87]

The young team by Graeme Armstrong and The Yank by John Crawley, both brilliant reads


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I mentioned it on another thread some time last year as well, but I thought the young team was really good.
Maybe better that I found a lot of it relatable and the references of that time as appposed to someone who maybe wasn't around the 'ned' culture of the time.
I had heard it was being made into a t.v show but not sure how far along it's got.

Suppose this is bit of a personal taste, but I'm half through the Pete Doherty autobiography a likely lad. As a fan of libertines and Babyshambles I'm enjoying it.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I mentioned it on another thread some time last year as well, but I thought the young team was really good.
Maybe better that I found a lot of it relatable and the references of that time as appposed to someone who maybe wasn't around the 'ned' culture of the time.
I had heard it was being made into a t.v show but not sure how far along it's got.

Suppose this is bit of a personal taste, but I'm half through the Pete Doherty autobiography a likely lad. As a fan of libertines and Babyshambles I'm enjoying it.

I was born around the millennium in Livingston North so my memories of any meaningful Ned culture are really just as a young child, but there was definitely laddies I was at school with that were that way inclined even into the 2010s.

Pete Doherty autobiography sounds brilliant tbf


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[Smartie]

The Amateurs by John Irvine.

It's hilarious, particularly so if you're a golfer.

This is the funniest book I’ve ever read.

It was an absolute joy, from start to finish.

I’ve enjoyed all the John Niven books I’ve read and I intend to read more.

[Oscar T Grouch]

I recently re-read The Crow Road, forgot how good a book it is. Also my mate got me The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt for my birthday, totally not the kind of book I would buy for myself but it turned out to be really good, it is darkly funny and a real page turner.

[degenerated]

A mate of mines recommended this recently tae. I’m going to get it.It's a good read, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

His autobiography, and away is really good too.

[Smartie]

I recently re-read The Crow Road, forgot how good a book it is. Also my mate got me The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt for my birthday, totally not the kind of book I would buy for myself but it turned out to be really good, it is darkly funny and a real page turner.

Interesting you now mention the Crow Road because that's probably my other favourite book (alongside the Amateurs).

The BBC made a decent fist of adapting it for television too imo.

[HibbyDave]

Read Shuggie Bain last year. It’s unrelenting misery in his life story but you can’t put the book down.
Terrific read.

[FifeHibs]

The satsuma complex by Bob Mortimer.

Booked arrived I’ll let you know how I get on

[McD]

I was born around the millennium in Livingston North so my memories of any meaningful Ned culture are really just as a young child, but there was definitely laddies I was at school with that were that way inclined even into the 2010s.

Pete Doherty autobiography sounds brilliant tbf


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sadly in Livingston it goes way back as well, through the 90s and probably 80s as well

[sleeping giant]

Born in blood- The lost secrets of freemasonary. John j Robinson.
Brilliant. First book that made me gasp when reading.

[Hibbyradge]

This is the funniest book I’ve ever read.

It was an absolute joy, from start to finish.

I’ve enjoyed all the John Niven books I’ve read and I intend to read more.

It was hilarious. The story when the postman arrived nearly ended me! 😂

Have you read Kill your friends?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Born in blood- The lost secrets of freemasonary. John j Robinson.
Brilliant. First book that made me gasp when reading.

Does it tell you what they talk about? I’m desperate to know but not desperate enough to actually become a Mason [emoji23]


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[HibbyDave]

Does it tell you what they talk about? I’m desperate to know but not desperate enough to actually become a Mason [emoji23]


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Why not?

Curious to know.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Why not?

Curious to know.

The whole “religious” side of it as I have no religious belief, having to swear allegiance to the crown etc, it’s pretty much seamless overlap with loyalist politics in central Scotland


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[OldEast]

The whole “religious” side of it as I have no religious belief, having to swear allegiance to the crown etc, it’s pretty much seamless overlap with loyalist politics in central Scotland


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😂😂😂😂

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

You seriously going to tell me there’s not a huge amount of them at every Masonic? Pull the other one ffs[emoji23]

Edit: of course I could be wrong and I’m more than happy to be educated on it, but it’s a pretty common view to have on freemasonry. Don’t have to be a dick about it [emoji23]

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[HibbyDave]

There is no requirement to swear allegiance to the crown.
You do need to believe in a supreme being …. Your god if you like so if you have no religious belief then it’s not for you.

[stuart-farquhar]

There is no requirement to swear allegiance to the crown.
You do need to believe in a supreme being …. Your god if you like so if you have no religious belief then it’s not for you.

So as an atheist I'm excluded.

What a relief!

[FifeHibs]

Any other books anyone can recommend

[Dalianwanda]

Any other books anyone can recommend

The Dublin Trilogy by Caimh McDonnell is a great series. Bunny McGarry is a very funny character. Saying that i’ve only listened to the audio books reading them without the accents might not be as powerful.

I quite enjoyed Frankie Boyles Meantime. Pretty original and very dark.

[HibbyDave]

Stayin alive by David Cruickshanks.

Good read about his life story including service in the RN at the falklands and then going on to become a stand up comedian.

[Jones28]

Currently listening to 1927 by Bill Bryson on Borrow Box.

It's a really fascinating book all about 1927 and the early part of the 20th century in America.

It covers things like the first flight across the Atlantic, Babe Ruth, Prohibition and loads of other topics.

I found the book itself quite a hard read, but its excellent to listen to.

[Pretty Boy]

Currently listening to 1927 by Bill Bryson on Borrow Box.

It's a really fascinating book all about 1927 and the early part of the 20th century in America.

It covers things like the first flight across the Atlantic, Babe Ruth, Prohibition and loads of other topics.

I found the book itself quite a hard read, but its excellent to listen to.

Funny you say that, I find that to be the case with a lot of Bryson books.

I sometimes struggle to read them but if I'm walking to work or out running I find them brilliant as audiobooks.

[Jones28]

Funny you say that, I find that to be the case with a lot of Bryson books.

I sometimes struggle to read them but if I'm walking to work or out running I find them brilliant as audiobooks.

:agree:

The travel books are much more readable, the factual books are great to listen to. They're just so overwhelmingly number heavy for me.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Given Paul O'Grady's sad passing, I thought it would be goods to recommend his Autobiography, At my mothers knee...and other low joints. I read it about a decade ago. It is a really warm and funny book populated by amazing characters brilliantly brought to life by O'Grady with his customary wit and sharp tongue/pen. Strangely for a autobiography there is more in the book about the people he grew up around than he actually features but you can see where he drew inspiration for Lily Savage and his comedy. I am not one for your run of the mill celebrity autobiographies but I picked this up in a local book box lending library more out of boredom and lack of choice than anything else and I really enjoyed it.

[Hibby Bairn]

The Amateurs by John Irvine.

It's hilarious, particularly so if you're a golfer.

Just finished reading this whilst away on holiday.

Brilliant and will get passed onto my golfing chums when I get home.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[nellio]

The greatest footballer you never saw.

Amazing book about Robin Friday

[Hibby Bairn]

Read Chris Hoy's autobiography on holiday recently. Very enjoyable insight into how he became a 6 gold Olympian. Amazing story of dedication and hard work.

Added enjoyment was lots of Edinburgh references a la Rebus 🙂.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

I was going to start a new thread on audio books but it's probably too close to this one.

I never have time to sit and read anymore so I tried audible when out with the dogs or in the car and now I'm pretty much addicted!

I've downloaded the definitive collection of Sherlock Holmes read by Stephen Fry which is excellent but at 70 hours long I'm looking to break it up with some novels.

Based on recommendations in this thread I've listened to The Amateurs which works really well as an audio (especially the tourettes!) and the first book in the Dublin Trilogy which was ok but I'm not rushing to listen to the others.

For anyone who liked Red Dwarf there are 2 books available narrated by Chris Barrie and they are absolutely brilliant! Easily my favourite so far. In contrast I used to like reading the Reacher books but the narrator on audible is dreadful and I just can't listen to him.

Does anyone have any recommendations for books they think work well as audios?

[Dmas]

I was going to start a new thread on audio books but it's probably too close to this one.

I never have time to sit and read anymore so I tried audible when out with the dogs or in the car and now I'm pretty much addicted!

I've downloaded the definitive collection of Sherlock Holmes read by Stephen Fry which is excellent but at 70 hours long I'm looking to break it up with some novels.

Based on recommendations in this thread I've listened to The Amateurs which works really well as an audio (especially the tourettes!) and the first book in the Dublin Trilogy which was ok but I'm not rushing to listen to the others.

For anyone who liked Red Dwarf there are 2 books available narrated by Chris Barrie and they are absolutely brilliant! Easily my favourite so far. In contrast I used to like reading the Reacher books but the narrator on audible is dreadful and I just can't listen to him.

Does anyone have any recommendations for books they think work well as audios?

Mathew mcconnachie autobiography green light was good almost fell for the man myself with his smooth tones

[HibbyDave]

Just finished Paralllell Worlds by Michio kaku.
Brilliant book but a bit heavy going at some parts.
About to start Quantum Supremacy by same author.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Just started Poverty Safari by Darren McGarvey, will feedback thoughts on it soon as I’m done


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[scoopyboy]

A season ticket holder who travels on the East Lothian Hibs bus has had a couple of books published.

Bobbing Heads and the follow up Consider it Done by Gavin De Bier.

I've read both and they are excellent, they've been getting good reviews as well.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Just finished the Thursday murder club trilogy. Loved it and looking forward to the 4th book coming out in September

Got the Lincoln Lawyer books lined up next

[Hibbyradge]

Just finished the Thursday murder club trilogy. Loved it and looking forward to the 4th book coming out in September

Got the Lincoln Lawyer books lined up next

I've just started the first one. It's nicely written and quite amusing. I think I'll enjoy this.

[FifeHibs]

Any recommendations as the darker evenings are coming

[HibbyDave]

The bookseller of Inverness by S G MacLean