I read Braveheart before I saw the film.

I never put the book down from the very first page.
I fell asleep twice whilst trying to watch the film, in fact I've not yet seen the whole of it, cant be bothered.

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


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_power_of_one

So Baggie, if it's non fiction you want. Start with these two.

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I think football is a bit predictable for me, but I do like something with a bit of a unique take on it. The last two football books I read were 'We Don't Know What We're Doing', by Adrian Chiles, which followed Albions most committed (read: mental) fans over a season, and 'The Damned United', an account of Brian Cloughs spell at Leeds.

Coincidently, I would recommend both books, especially The Damned United (its by David Peace, I think).

As for other areas...Autobiographies are something I enjoy, but none of this Jordan/Jodie Marsh/Footballer whos done nothing type of thing. Somebody with a real story to tell. Ricky Tomlinson was a good one, he'd experienced all sorts in his life and it was very interesting to read about.

I can say that two areas I'm certainly not interested in are crime and politics. But I will check out those metioned so far. Thanks for the great response.
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I frequently stare at a blank piece of paper.

That way it leaves everything to my imagination and the plot is highly unpredictable.

In to the wild by Jon Krakauer is a really haunting and thought provoking book. I read it whilst travelling around America on the recommendation of one of my travelling partners. The film does not do it justice.

The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart is an excellent read.

It's a work of fiction but is kind of a quasi-autobiographical account of the author's alter ego.

Luke Rhinehart is his pen name and also the lead protagonist in the book. The author's real name is George Cockcroft.

A fascinating and darkly comic read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dice_Man

James Herbett for some well written 'dark' reading???

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