There was great writers in the past, but they never spoke to me like Ryan does, he writes about Ireland today
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Banville’s from up The Faythe, probably who all the Harriers lads were playing with ha.
Very much enjoying Emily’s book. Some decent stories well told. Her narration on audible helps too
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I’ve just finished Shuggie Bain.
It’s hard to believe this is a debut novel. It is a remarkable book, really beautifully written. A visceral, immediate book. Can’t recommend it enough.
Can’t waut to read his next, Young Mungo.
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Books ordered I intend to read soon:
Ernie O’Malley- A Life (Harry Martin with Cormac O’Malley)
Orwells Roses (Rebecca Solnit)
I will of course report back to the forum in due course.
I am going to read Ulysses this year finally also if it fucking kills me.
Applying my general music snobbish tendencies towards literature I tried to read Finnegan’s Wake that was lying around the house at home.
Ah be Jaysus!
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I read recently it was turned down by 40 odd publishers as they had no idea how to sell/market it
Hard get a book deal now for a man as men don’t buy books in any numbers
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Jesus the description of life out in the council estate beside the Pits was as visceral a read as you’ll ever experience … brutal stuff…
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Are people still reading fiction 
Don’t worry about the other lads and what they’re reading. Have a go yourself.
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Fiction is so 20th century.
You’re just at a different stage of your life to them mate. You no longer want ‘stories’ and have a burning desire for facts. Its often the way when lads mature, particularly if they havent had much in the way of education. I’m proud of you.
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It’s much easier to read, I didn’t enjoy Milkman as much as most, too much effort.
Might pick it up for a holiday so 
A random selection. Sevens Heaven is excellent on Audible. A below the radar classic I’d have thought.
Night games the best of those that Iv read. Barely about sport though really
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Andre Agassi’s book a glaring omission. Tyler Hamilton’s book was great too.
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Feet in the clouds and the rider are two other glaring omissions.
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