What are you reading tonight?

[TANGODANCER]

yes I have read the books!

I said you had a valid point (I said you were right about the size) - then made a new point of my own - really not sure what your problem is!FWIW - Childs has said he is happy with the film...

(a) I don't have one. ( except Tom Cruise playing the part, but that hardly matters) I was answering your post, simply carrying on a conversation?
(b) He will be, it's probably making him more millions. Good luck to him for that.

[TANGODANCER]

A 'quiet giant ... not to be messed with' nature, eh?
I'd have been perfect for the role. And I'd have done it for half of Cruise's fee too. Utter madness on the filmakers part once again.

Sorry Hoss, but you just wouldn't do. Yes, you have the size, but Reacher couldn't match your sartorial elegance. He buys his clothes from Army and Navy type stores. Other factors:
(a) They don't have proper football over there.
(b) They have no Strongbow.
(c) They have no chip shops.

So I'm afraid you wouldn't take the part.

[thebish]

yes I have read the books!

I said you had a valid point (I said you were right about the size) - then made a new point of my own - really not sure what your problem is!FWIW - Childs has said he is happy with the film...

(a) I don't have one. ( except Tom Cruise playing the part, but that hardly matters) I was answering your post, simply carrying on a conversation?
(b) He will be, it's probably making him more millions. Good luck to him for that.

your point was, surely, that Tom Cruise was not the right choice for the part??? I agreed with that - but added some opinion of my own - confident that you had already said it was your last word on the matter...

[jaffka]

The walking dead book 3. A great Christmas present.

[Jakerbeef]

I got off the bus after Walking Dead's 100th issue. After that I felt it was really just going to keep repeating itself.

Got a couple of Ramsey Campbell books for Xmas. Looking forward to getting stuck in.

[General Mannerheim]

*moved*

[clapton is god]

Been up to the Fishermans Retreat today for a nose bag, not been since the extension - food bang on but it's lost a lot of the atmosphere with that big vacuous room, as nice as it is. Shared the cured meats to start, suet pud for me, burger for her. Creme brûlée for afters.

Got a takeaway from India Gate on NYE, was spot on too - apart from the naans, it was as good as sitting in! And that's on NYE too tbf.

[Harry Genshaw]

Just coming to the end of Witness, the story of David Smith who was married to Myra Hindley's sister and was the guy who brought the Moors Murders spree to an end. I've read a lot on the subject over the years but this (with the exception of 'One of your own') is far and away the best I've read on it.

To go through what he did between the ages of 17 & 22 and to still be alive today is incredible. Would highly recommend.

[Bijou Bob]

Just coming to the end of Witness, the story of David Smith who was married to Myra Hindley's sister and was the guy who brought the Moors Murders spree to an end. I've read a lot on the subject over the years but this (with the exception of 'One of your own') is far and away the best I've read on it.

To go through what he did between the ages of 17 & 22 and to still be alive today is incredible. Would highly recommend.

I see you're 'Working from home' again

[Harry Genshaw]

Just coming to the end of Witness, the story of David Smith who was married to Myra Hindley's sister and was the guy who brought the Moors Murders spree to an end. I've read a lot on the subject over the years but this (with the exception of 'One of your own') is far and away the best I've read on it.

To go through what he did between the ages of 17 & 22 and to still be alive today is incredible. Would highly recommend.

I see you're 'Working from home' again

Cheeky sod! I'm off until Monday!

[General Mannerheim]

Has anyone tackled the full text of Les Misérables? I quite fancy reading it in anticipation of the new film, which looks tremendous btw.

I kindda half know the story from what ive read and seen over the years but never ingested it properly, haven’t seen the stage show either, might try and take that in before the film too.

Anyway, just noticed the unabridged audio version is 57 frickin hours long!?!?

[boltonboris]

I saw the Musical at the Palace. I enjoyed it and shall be watching the film.. Haven't read the full text or owt, but why bother when it can be acted out in front of you?

[clapton is god]

My personal 'shelf of shame' isn't getting any less and in the last month or so has increased in size to accommodate a few more.

As soon as I get to the end of CJ Sansoms Dominion (a reasonable yarn, but not brilliant) I have the following to get to grips with:

Peter Ackroyds The History Of England Vol2 the Tudors. I enjoyed the first volume very much and this one goes straight to the top of the pile.
Ian Rankin Standing In Another Mans Grave. Can take or leave Rebbus novels but generally enjoy them and my wife says this one is right up there.
Everest 1953 Mick Conferey. Had this one a while now and it keeps getting relegated down the batting order. I'll get around to it.
Michael Connelly Black Box. Any Harry Bosche novel is an event in our house so this one competes with Ackroyd for next on the list.
Pete Townshend Who I am. Bought on an impulse but I'll get to it in due course.
Julia Bradbury's Wainwright Walks. The name 'Wainwright' guarantees a place on my bookshelf, which is heavily laden with walking books about The Lakes.
Ian Thompson The English Lakes. I'll dip in and out of this one, I think (fnaaar)
Anthony Beevor The Second World War. Yet another complete history of the war, and one I'll get around to eventually.
Ian Kerhsaw The End - Germany 1944-45
Peter Hart 1918 A Very British Victory
James Herbert Ash. Another impulse buy. Started and I could put it down.
David Stevenson With Our backs to the Wall. Victory and Defeat in 1918. A fine looking book about the end of the first war. It'll get read soon.

If only there was another three hours in a day....

[General Mannerheim]

just a bit of classic lit, be good to have it on board.

probably go for an abriged audio version so i can sit and listen to it at work. theres is a podcast version thats free, but i cant tell if its the long or short version...

[William the White]

Has anyone tackled the full text of Les Misérables? I quite fancy reading it in anticipation of the new film, which looks tremendous btw.

I kindda half know the story from what ive read and seen over the years but never ingested it properly, haven’t seen the stage show either, might try and take that in before the film too.

Anyway, just noticed the unabridged audio version is 57 frickin hours long!?!?

It is an absolutely massive book. I didn't finish.

[General Mannerheim]

yeah, ive no chance. gonna watch the Liam Neeson version and hopefully the stage show - that'll do.

maybe Crayons can fix us up wit tickets in return for votes?

btw, how long has this show been running? its still selling out every night today! and at >£50 a pop! pretty incredible.

[TANGODANCER]

Has anyone tackled the full text of Les Misérables? I quite fancy reading it in anticipation of the new film, which looks tremendous btw.

I kindda half know the story from what ive read and seen over the years but never ingested it properly, haven’t seen the stage show either, might try and take that in before the film too.

Anyway, just noticed the unabridged audio version is 57 frickin hours long!?!?

It is an absolutely massive book. I didn't finish.

We used to have sections of it read out at school. The only thing that stuck was Jean Viljean and the Bishop's (archbishop's?) candlesticks.

[Prufrock]

Presumably the reason anyone would read the book it doesn't break off into fecking stupid song every ten minutes. Bastard musicals, first thing in Room 101.

I haven't read it, but it's on my list. Love Hugo though, so whilst massive, I reckon it'll be good.

Is the film a f*cking musical too?

[Montreal Wanderer]

Presumably the reason anyone would read the book it doesn't break off into fecking stupid song every ten minutes. Bastard musicals, first thing in Room 101.

I haven't read it, but it's on my list. Love Hugo though, so whilst massive, I reckon it'll be good.

Is the film a f*cking musical too?

Well, it's a musical...

[Prufrock]

. It has Anne Hathaway in, that might have tempted me, though still unlikely.

A musical you say? IAMOUT.