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Wales have been in lockdown for a while already and I'm started to get bored so does anyone have any idea of any good books to read?

Nic2020
over a year ago
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kfe202

First Steps to Wealth by Dani Johnson. The main idea is that wealth depends on how much we save and has nothing to do with how much we earn. This book was a real eye-opener for me.

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Nic2020

Brilliant thank you. I actually bought The Millionaire Next Door over Christmas which is very similar. Thanks for this ๐Ÿ™‚

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kfe202

Nic2020 You're so welcome. Enjoy the book. Dani has a bunch of free videos on her YouTube and website Dani Johnson.com if you're looking for further resources.

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ramtec

I read Chris Evan's - Memoirs of a Fruitcake, great insight, very funny and dark in places

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ramtec

ps I got it from Poundland for guess what a ยฃ1 haha

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Nic2020

Thanks. I'll have if my local have any

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Grannyclock

There are lots of free or 99p books on Amazon for Kindle if you have a suitable device (I use my iPad). If free it doesnโ€™t matter if you donโ€™t enjoy it!

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Nic2020

Good idea. Thank you

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BORDERJOE

That's where I've found loads of great new authors ... as you say ... no risk if not a good one as it's free!

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Ellebee1

I can recommend The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. At 650 pages it needs time on your hands to read! I wondered what the hype about it was and now I understand. I think it has also been made into a film.

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Lynibis

It has I watched it ages ago but can barely remember it except how strange it was!

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Ellebee1

Lynibis I've been told by those that liked the book that the TV was not as good, as is often the case with books. It is a bit strange though ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Nic2020

Thank you. I'll pop this on my list. I think I've actually heard of this one so may well give it a try โ˜บ๏ธ

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Lynibis

Anything by Wilbur Smith, although personally not into the ones that are set in more modern times. If you start at Birds of Prey there are about 6 that follow the adventures of the Courtney family and are a real rollercoaster of tragedy, turmoil, treachery, torture and terror!

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Nic2020

This sounds really interesting. I'll have a look into this. Thank you for your suggestions ๐Ÿ™‚

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Deleted47004

I love crime /murder mystery books. My favourite author is minette walters. She has written so many good books if you love crime you should definitely give her a go ๐Ÿ™‚

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Nic2020

I'm quite partial to crime books. Thank you very much for your suggestion ๐Ÿ™‚

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Deleted47004

Nic2020 they can be quite gruesome detail. But I do get gripped by her storylines

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Nic2020

jamiepownall I may get be that a go then. I'm not usually into that sort of thing but I fancy trying something new tbh.

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Tk3

Try the chimp paradox. Itโ€™s a self help book looking at reflection of your attitudes and feelings

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GSM

Tk3 I may give it a go, I like this kind of books, hope I can find an audio one.

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Nic2020

That's really interesting. I'll definitely have a look at this. I love this sort of thing. Thank you.

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TheChimp

Tk3 I thought that my ears were burning a couple of days ago ๐Ÿ˜

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GSM

Tk3 I tried to read it but I wonder if you have read the paper version as the audio is not good, the voice of the reader is very monotonous and difficult to understand.

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Tk3

GSM I have, Iโ€™ve read it and listened to the audio. I loved them both. I guess it might not be for you!

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GSM

Tk3 I bought the paper version in the end. I think the main issue with the Audio is that english is not my first language so it is difficult to follow. Anyway thanks for the recommendation.

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Tk3

GSM what did you think of the paper version? Did it help? No worries, if I think of anything else Iโ€™ll defo recommend

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GSM

Tk3 I haven't received yet, waiting from eBay but I think I will like it. It is my type of book.

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GSM

Tk3 thanks for the recommendation. I am really enjoying the book.

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angelik

If you're into horror, then I'd suggest Stephen King. I've been re-reading some of his books recently and really enjoying that.

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Deleted47004

I've only ever read cujo and I enjoyed that book ๐Ÿ™‚

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angelik

jamiepownall My favourite is Misery, but he has so many good ones. Some I haven't read for years so I've been having fun reading them again.

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Nic2020

I'm.not usually a horror book person but I do fancy reading something by Stephen King. Thanks for the suggestion ๐Ÿ™‚

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Imnotcheap

I got mr Mercedes for Christmas just need time to read it now

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flipside

Whenever Iโ€™m bored of my usual books, I prefer to read short stories. My favourite is Stephen Kingโ€™s 4 Past Midnight. Itโ€™s made up of 4 stories that can take days each to finish.

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Nic2020

I do fancy reading something by Stephen King after a few suggestions. Thanks very much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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ldnnorton

I am currently reading a book called "Surrounded by Idiots" by Thomas Erikson. Apparently it helps you to understand those who cannot be understood. Have not finished it yet but thought it may help with some of those annoying people we all encounter at some stage in our lives. Image

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Nic2020

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Nic2020

Thanks all. I have quite a few suggestions to get through so thank you very much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MrsCraig

Bernard Cornwell. His books are fantastic and there are different series to choose from which have lots of titles in them.

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Johnny

Bernard Cornwell probably.

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MrsCraig

Johnny that's exactly who I meant. I've changed it now.

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Nic2020

Ooh thank you. I'll have a look into him. Never heard of him before. Thanks very much for the suggestion ๐Ÿ™‚

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Golfforall

Nic2020 Historical warfare novels , you probably remember Sharpe (TV series about the Napoleonic wars ) about 20 books , The Last Kingdom series ( Viking era )13 books . About 30 other books including Waterloo , Azincourt and 3 or 4 mini series of 3 to 4 books .

Think I've read most of his (he's still writing ) 50 odd in total and counting . An excellent writer who follows the actual historical events quite closely with a fair bit of literary licence .

If you like one you will like them all . Another Author I like is Simon Scarrow , again historical fiction (Roman legions era ) about 20 books and counting .

Or on a different tack the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child (more a detective series ) 25 books so far . Weirdly Tom Cruise played the 6ft 7" hero in the film !

Although you can read any of the novels individually I prefer buying the books in order off ebay (only a couple of quid apiece or even less sometimes ). Far prefer a physical book and always give them away when finished , I never bin them, books are far too precious for that .

Still got about 18 Lee Child , 5 Bernard Cornwell and 6 Simon Scarrow books on the shelf to read - should last me 3 or 4 years .

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Nic2020

Golfforall Oh thank you for this. I'll have a look at these. I spend all day on the laptop at work so like a paper book too ๐Ÿ™‚ thank you for your recommendation.

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BORDERJOE

Yep ... hubby and I both enjoy his books ... you've reminded me .....will have to re-visit.....

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MrsCraig

BORDERJOE my husband has read them all a couple of times, he never gets bored of them

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BORDERJOE

MrsCraig I don't need to worry about boredom .... I forget the plot as soon as I begin the next one .... even tho I'm engrossed whilst reading!

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MrsCraig

BORDERJOE I'm like that with films and TV shows! I will have completely forgotten what happened in the previous episode and it was only a week ago!

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Chrisdcoool

The complete fiction by HP Lovecraft great writer of fantasy and ghost stories

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