Mostonian Report post Posted April 16 I’m Kevin and I love reading and always have a book on the go, and whilst I always try to finish a book I start, there have been a number of “casualties” I’ve had to give up on… I don’t like classics or high-brow books and despite trying to read a good number I get bored and have decided life’s too short. Arthur Conan Doyle is the exception to the rule. I’m from Manchester, England and have a bit of a weakness for books set in my home city. Any Manchester recommendations gratefully received! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Andrea~ Report post Posted April 17 Hello Kevin and welcome to the forum I see you've been busy posting about the place so I'm sure our paths will cross sooner or later. Nice to meet you and I hope you enjoy it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Report post Posted April 18 Hi Kevin, welcome to the forum I think there are a few Arthur Conan Doyle fans here (me included!), what other types of books do you like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostonian Report post Posted April 23 Thanks for the welcomes! Other books I like, well I've got rather stuck in my ways recently and seem to alternate between British crime series invariably with a DCI in the title and pulpy adventure series with a troubled ex-special forces fella righting the wrongs of the world. I occasionally branch out to sci-fi but find the more technical books that put the sci over the fi get a bit tedious. I like a biography now and then, but again seem to feel let down a lot. People I think will have interesting stories to tell often disappoint and others I wasn't looking forward to can hold surprises. I'm currently reading a detective book from a series set in Manchester by Bill Rogers. The stories are good but they're self published and the editing and proof reading are atrocious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Report post Posted April 27 I like that expression, putting the sci over the fi . I haven't read any crime fiction for ages, I'll keep a look out for your recommendations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vodkafan Report post Posted May 11 Hi Mostonian, welcome! I have only been to Manchester once, to see United play . I could recommend you some good Fi without too much Sci in it if you want..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostonian Report post Posted May 20 That'd be great vodkafan, I'm always after new books. And thank you Lau_Lou! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowducky Report post Posted May 24 helllooo welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcCabe Report post Posted September 10 On 16/04/2019 at 11:23 PM, Mostonian said: I’m Kevin and I love reading and always have a book on the go, and whilst I always try to finish a book I start, there have been a number of “casualties” I’ve had to give up on… I don’t like classics or high-brow books and despite trying to read a good number I get bored and have decided life’s too short. Arthur Conan Doyle is the exception to the rule. I’m from Manchester, England and have a bit of a weakness for books set in my home city. Any Manchester recommendations gratefully received! Hello and welcome. I'm Kevin too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
