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I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made in heaven. High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever read. Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, and it’s hard to let it go. My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my papers where I have it written down. So, do you like it too? Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any recommendations? — Chris Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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I love reading too…but i’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi stuff…mostly becuase that’s all my dad has lying around the house, but i just finished reading ‘Ringworld’, so i want to get my hands on something else. A friend of mine (who’s as musician) reccomended the biography of Motley Crue, that might be next… > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too
I did a course on ‘aftershave studies’, but didn’t get as far as cologne. — Kristoff Lajoie www.kristoff.4t.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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Hi Chris, Try "Espedair Street" by Iain Banks. It’s the story of the rise and fall of a 70’s supergroup, from the point of view of the bassist/songwriter. Funny, sad and thought-provoking. A terrific read. Cheers, Frank
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
I also read Basked Case by Hiaasen as well as the rest of his books. Hilarious !!! I would also recommend: The book of Stier — Robin Sanborn Glimpses — Lewis Shiner The Widowers Two-Step —- Rick Riordan Cheers Heinz
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<snipped original post> > I also read Basked Case by Hiaasen as well as the rest of his books. > Hilarious !!! > I would also recommend: > The book of Stier — Robin Sanborn > Glimpses — Lewis Shiner > The Widowers Two-Step —- Rick Riordan > Cheers > Heinz
I also got 2 of his books after reading Basket Case, Double Whammy and Skin Tight, haven’t started readimg any yet, witch do you recomend I start to read? The interesting thing is that I hadn’t heard of him before, but the cover of Basket caught my attention when I was strolling al the airport wayting for my wife. That nice deep purple (hey!!!) Thank’s for the indications, I will look at it! — Chris Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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> Hi Chris, > Try "Espedair Street" by Iain Banks. It’s the story of the rise and fall of > a 70’s supergroup, from the point of view of the bassist/songwriter. Funny, > sad and thought-provoking. A terrific read. > Cheers, > Frank
Sound’s interesting enough! This one is next in line! /open’s amazon.de and .co.uk to look for it. — Chris Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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> I love reading too…but i’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi stuff…mostly > becuase that’s all my dad has lying around the house, but i just finished > reading ‘Ringworld’, so i want to get my hands on something else. A friend > of mine (who’s as musician) reccomended the biography of Motley Crue, that > might be next…
Well my friend then I take you read "The hitchhikers guide to the galaxie", if not, do yourself a favour. Also if you like DOuglas Adams style, you can try "Last Chance to see"or something like that, a trip he made for the bbc around the globe writing about endangered species. Timeline by Michael Crichton is also very cool. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too > I did a course on ‘aftershave studies’, but didn’t get as far as cologne.
Got to mix those fragrancies wright… :p > — > Kristoff Lajoie > www.kristoff.4t.com
– Chris Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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> Any recommendations? > — > Chris
‘Repossessed’ and ‘Head On’,two bios from Julian Cope.All the guff from his early days at college leading into the rise and fall of ‘Eric’s’ club in Liverpool and the mayhem of life on the road with Teardrop Explodes. Very entertaining read. ‘Mr. Nice’ by Howard Marks. Not strictly about music but funny and remarkable tales of the former major league Hash smuggler. SR
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > <snipped original post> > I also read Basked Case by Hiaasen as well as the rest of his books. > Hilarious !!! > I would also recommend: > The book of Stier — Robin Sanborn > Glimpses — Lewis Shiner > The Widowers Two-Step —- Rick Riordan > Cheers > Heinz > I also got 2 of his books after reading Basket Case, Double Whammy and > Skin Tight, haven’t started readimg any yet, witch do you recomend I > start to read?
I would probably start with Skin Tight, it realy doesn’t matter. The first book I read from him was Striptease, way before they made a film out of it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> The interesting thing is that I hadn’t heard of him before, but the > cover of Basket caught my attention when I was strolling al the airport > wayting for my wife. That nice deep purple (hey!!!) > Thank’s for the indications, I will look at it! > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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Forgot to mention that as I’ve read the Julian Cope book I’ll happily post it on to you if you send your address to ‘acebassatntlworlddotcom’. It’s two books in one btw, Siamese if you like, and easy to post 
SR
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
I’m forwarding this to me so I can be sure and remember the titles. Kristoff mention sci fi… so I will recommend Robt. Silverbergs book "The World Inside".. this is not only fun because of it’s basic story *which is great, Silverberg’s the shit* but because the lead character is a musician.. and the book highlights a future concert, the society around it, the people involved, the music, effects, etc.. I have two of my own, neither final drafts though.. probably I suck anyway. *G* Twang! — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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I just finished reading "Espedair Street" (at the recommendation of someone here – must be you Frank?) and I loved it. Highly recommended. Also, recommend "Be Cool" by Elmore Leonard. It’s his take on getting into the music business with the usuall scuzzy characters that Leonard is famous for. Actually, anything by Leonard is good. Tom
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Chris, > Try "Espedair Street" by Iain Banks. It’s the story of the rise and fall of > a 70’s supergroup, from the point of view of the bassist/songwriter. Funny, > sad and thought-provoking. A terrific read. > Cheers, > Frank > I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations? > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> <snipped original post> > > I also read Basked Case by Hiaasen as well as the rest of his books. > > Hilarious !!! > > I would also recommend: > > The book of Stier — Robin Sanborn > > Glimpses — Lewis Shiner > > The Widowers Two-Step —- Rick Riordan > > Cheers > > Heinz > I also got 2 of his books after reading Basket Case, Double Whammy and > Skin Tight, haven’t started readimg any yet, witch do you recomend I > start to read? > I would probably start with Skin Tight, it realy doesn’t matter. > The first book I read from him was Striptease, way before they made a film > out of it.
"Skin Tight" is a good read. — O> /() ^^
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I’m currently reading "Sex, drugs & mum in the front row" by Evan Kanarakis. It’s an aussie book so not sure if you can get it overseas. I highly recommend it. It’s a really funny look at the trials & tribulations of the pub rock band – true stories as well. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations?
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I have indeed read ‘hitchhikers guide…’, and what a book! I’ll keep those other titles in mind too — Kristoff Lajoie www.kristoff.4t.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love reading too…but i’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi stuff…mostly > becuase that’s all my dad has lying around the house, but i just finished > reading ‘Ringworld’, so i want to get my hands on something else. A friend > of mine (who’s as musician) reccomended the biography of Motley Crue, that > might be next… > Well my friend then I take you read "The hitchhikers guide to the > galaxie", if not, do yourself a favour. > Also if you like DOuglas Adams style, you can try "Last Chance to see"or > something like that, a trip he made for the bbc around the globe writing > about endangered species. > Timeline by Michael Crichton is also very cool. > > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too > I did a course on ‘aftershave studies’, but didn’t get as far as cologne. > Got to mix those fragrancies wright… :p > — > Kristoff Lajoie > www.kristoff.4t.com > — > Chris > Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.
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"Don’t Sleep With Your Drummer" is a cute book about a chick band in LA that almost makes it. Published by MTV press, no less. "The Bear Comes Home" by Rafi Zabor is a much heavier book. It’s really fantastic on putting the musical experience into words.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I love to read, if the book incorporates music, than it’s a match made > in heaven. > High Fidelity, Nick Hornby: If you haven’t read the book, you probably > have seen the movie, both are great, one of the top five books I ever > read. > Basket Case, Carl Hiatsen: Another one that my wife hated, I kept waking > her up because I couldn’t stop laughing. > Cool for Cats, Jessica Adams: This one is good for the girls here, it’s > sort of a "Bridget Jones Diary" punk. I just started reading this one, > and it’s hard to let it go. > My teacher in cologne told me about a good one too, I have to find my > papers where I have it written down. > So, do you like it too? > Have you read these and what did you thought of them? Any > recommendations?
Wow people, that was highly entertaining I’m printing a list with all your recommendations. When I like a book, I usually eat it for breakfast (read it in a couple of days), so I’ll be carefull not to get them all at once! I hope you all got something out of this one too! — Chris Email address is fake because I really hate spam, sorry.