I know we have a 'What are you reading now' topic, but I think we should have something where people can recommend good books they have read in the past, or can come and ask for recommendations if they want a good book to read.
(Don't know if this will take off, but nothing ventured...)

I thought about this because I need a good book to read, something either non-fiction, or very true to life. Anybody got anything they could recommend?
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Give us a hint what interests you Baggie? Apart from footie, I am clueless what you might find interesting.

Yeah, needs some boundaries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Gently%27s_Holistic_Detective_Agency
This had me laughing for a long time

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_power_of_one
Excellent excellent literature, literature that anyone can read, a million times better than the film

I have always reccomended these two books with this question on other forums and the response has always been one of thanks and gratitude.

They are.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Blood_(novel)

I read this before stallone got his hands on the film.

As good as the movie first blood was with stallone (nothing to do with the following rambo films) The book by Morell is just fantastic.

Forget about stallone and his crusades, this novel tops all four rambo episodes together.

While I love the Dirk Gently books I wouldn't say they were non-fiction or very true to life.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Omens

Then you may enjoy this chooch

Was just talking about that one with someone, she said she'd love it to be made into a film. Can't see it's likely though.
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True for that reason it's definitely better to see the films before reading the books, the other way round is bound to disappoint.

I have a copy of Red Dragon somewhere that was given to me, but I've never read it as I was put off by the Silence of the Lambs, maybe I should hunt it down.
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