Dr Gloom 21191 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Has this on my “to read” list for a while, but I keep putting it off… proper page-turner. well easy to read, i think i finished it in under 2-3 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41165 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 21 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: proper page-turner. well easy to read, i think i finished it in under 2-3 days Maybe TOMORROW!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 55 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Has this on my “to read” list for a while, but I keep putting it off… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21191 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 1 hour ago, Monkeys Fist said: Maybe TOMORROW!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 16349 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Being the poncey fuckers that we undoubtedly are me and the now semi permanent Mrs PL are currently booking up for this middle class wank fest https://bordersbookfestival.org/ Wondering if any of the TT literary heeds will be in attendance? Am specifically meaning you @Rayvin?? … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41165 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Being the poncey fuckers that we undoubtedly are me and the now semi permanent Mrs PL are currently booking up for this middle class wank fest https://bordersbookfestival.org/ Wondering if any of the TT literary heeds will be in attendance? Am specifically meaning you @Rayvin?? … Why not ask our North Of The Border Author in Residence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I like Patrick Grant, love a bit of sewing bee. Filmed in the building I used to work in. https://bordersbookfestival.org/event/james-naughtie-reflections/?wcs_timestamp=1718392525 That face 'Now, we don't tell the adults what just happened do we?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 16349 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 7 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Why not ask our North Of The Border Author in Residence? I forgot about Kev’s short story…. What happened with that? @Kevin Carr's Gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3680 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 16 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: I forgot about Kev’s short story…. What happened with that? @Kevin Carr's Gloves I published it n kindle and Apple Books, it has been read by people all over the world. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, PaddockLad said: Being the poncey fuckers that we undoubtedly are me and the now semi permanent Mrs PL are currently booking up for this middle class wank fest https://bordersbookfestival.org/ Wondering if any of the TT literary heeds will be in attendance? Am specifically meaning you @Rayvin?? … Will you be attending in traditional Scottish garb to underline your credentials? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northerners-History-Ice-Age-Present/dp/0008471231/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= This has been a great read so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29211 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 100% of Yorkshiremen went for this option. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41165 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 8 hours ago, wykikitoon said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northerners-History-Ice-Age-Present/dp/0008471231/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= This has been a great read so far. Technically, 90% of it will be about southerners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 9 hours ago, ewerk said: 100% of Yorkshiremen went for this option. Fuck. I missed that bit! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 £7.99 on audiobook now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 It was never free. It always says it's free if you don't have an audible subscription cos you get one free book for signing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 1 hour ago, Gemmill said: It was never free. It always says it's free if you don't have an audible subscription cos you get one free book for signing up. What kind of gap-tooth, backwater, hill billy, redneck, clodhopping yokel doesn't have an Audible subscription? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 31168 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 2 hours ago, The Fish said: What kind of gap-tooth, backwater, hill billy, redneck, clodhopping yokel doesn't have an Audible subscription? I actually got this on free trial but cancelled. Far better to actually read a book in my opinion and it genuinely surprised me I couldn't get away with it as I thought it would be great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 3 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: I actually got this on free trial but cancelled. Far better to actually read a book in my opinion and it genuinely surprised me I couldn't get away with it as I thought it would be great. To be honest I prefer reading actual books too, but use it because I rarely have time to sit and read at the minute. I listen to books as I do the groceries, or do school drop off/pick up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Not taking the piss here but I reckon listening to audiobooks is something that gets easier the more you do it. If I haven't listened to one for a while I find it dead easy to just start thinking about other things and before you know it, 20 minutes has gone by and you haven't taken in a single word. Basically TRY HARDER. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 16 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Not taking the piss here but I reckon listening to audiobooks is something that gets easier the more you do it. If I haven't listened to one for a while I find it dead easy to just start thinking about other things and before you know it, 20 minutes has gone by and you haven't taken in a single word. Basically TRY HARDER. Aye it becomes second nature. I also thought that I'd struggle to get back into the rhythm of whatever book I'm listening to, but it takes less than a minute and I'm back in the tension, levity or whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 31168 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I tend to read in bed so earphones aren't really comfortable and I end up falling asleep taking fuck all in and wake up with someone talking to me. I prefer to read until the words start moving around then it's kindle down and I'm out like a light. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 6 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: I tend to read in bed so earphones aren't really comfortable and I end up falling asleep taking fuck all in and wake up with someone talking to me. I prefer to read until the words start moving around then it's kindle down and I'm out like a light. That's pretty much same as me. 😂 I sometimes have to relisten to podcasts because I've not concentrated and gone off thinking about other shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 35 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: I tend to read in bed so earphones aren't really comfortable and I end up falling asleep taking fuck all in and wake up with someone talking to me. I prefer to read until the words start moving around then it's kindle down and I'm out like a light. Set the timer to stop after 15 minutes or at the end of the chapter. Then you know how far you need to go back if you fall asleep. I'm happy to do some lessons on Skype on how to listen to audiobooks if there's enough appetite. [fucking amateur hour over here FFS] 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 33830 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 21 hours ago, Gemmill said: I'm happy to do some lessons on Skype on how to listen to audiobooks if there's enough appetite. Before I sign up - can I just check something? Would I have to listen to you? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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