Iano and John Duggan got chatting about books this morning and Ian mentioned he hadn't read any books lately, so John recommended American Tabloid, his favourite book, Paula recommended The Pillars of The Earth – and our listeners texted in their droves to recommend great reads for someone who has been out of the “book loop” and wants to get back in. Have a read below – and Happy Reading!
Ian - The Tin Ring. Beautiful story of survival of WW2. Very easy read and only 49p on Amazon Kindle at the moment! Wife read it as well & loved it. Noel, Clontarf
Hi Ian. Just finished the book Papillon for the second time. The first time I read it was about 25 years ago. Still brilliant. Anne in Kildare.
Hi Ian, Ship of Rome by John Stack. John is from Cork and his books are fantastic!! Adrienne x
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith. A great book about Irish & Italian families growing up in tenements in poverty hit Brooklyn in the 40s...Imogen in Galway
Morning Ian I have THE book for you Howling at the Moon - amazing book about the music industry, biography of Walter Ternikoff - a cocaine-taking, boozing, sex-addicted President of CBS who talks about his interactions with Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin - amazing book. You won't put it down!!!
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, brilliant thriller. Lisa
That girl is right Ian, Mercy by Jussi Adler Olsen is one of the best books I've ever read and the sequel Disgrace is even better. Dee
John Connolly - Irish writer. Every Dead Thing. Excellent.
The Dirt by Mötley Crue. You don’t have to be into the music but it’s brilliant. Just shows what happens to guys who get money and fame and how they cope (or not) Ed
Ian, try any of the Charlie Parker books by John Connolly, it's a series but can start with any of them. Brilliant.
Ian - To Kill A Mockingbird...an oldie I know, but fantastic
Try One Day - easy peasy, and very enjoyable
Ian, try The Cuckoo's Calling and The Silkworm, by Robert Galbraith, both excellent reads!
The Help. Great book, well written. And not too big, so more encouragement to finish. Dee in wexford
A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson. If you like anything science you'll love this book
The Human Stain by Philip Roth. Great moral book. Made into a film with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman. Marie from Tallaght.
River God by Wilbur Smith
The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window by Jonas Jonasson. Sounds mad, but is brilliant.
Ian. Try reading The Book Theft, it's truly amazing. Conor in Cork.
Khaled Hosseini books Ian are defo worth checking out. The Kite Runner. A Thousand Splendid Suns. Fab reads.
Want a book recommendation Ian? Anything by Michael Lewis. He makes the sophisticated world of finance read like a Grisham thriller - with humour thrown in. Start with 'Boomerang' and get hooked. N in Termonfeckin
Ian I'd recommend Room by Emma Donoghue. She's a Canadian based Irish author. It caught me right from the start. The whole book is written through the eyes of a 5 year old boy whose mother was kidnapped when she was 19 and the boy was fathered by his mother’s captor. It's brilliant! Elaine
Hi Ian The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is a must read...from Jim
Ian - read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or Mercy by Jussi Adler Olsen
I Am David or The Silver Sword two up lifting tales of World War 2
Andre Agassi Open. Best autobiography I ever read. Gary in Roscommon
The Stand by Stephen King would get you back into reading. Such a brilliant book
Ian, please read "The Green Mile" by Stephen King. King wrote this in the style of Charles Dickens - 5 short novellas make up the novel so it's a bit like reading a TV series with a cliff hanger at the end of each one - makes the reader eager to find out what happens next! A true page turner and beautifully written - way better than the movie. Emer from Swords.
Happy New Year Ian! I loved the book 'Wonderland Avenue' by Danny Sugarman- sex, drugs and rock and roll in LA in the 60s, hilarious, gripping and mad stories about the Doors, Iggy Pop, and excessive behaviour- you won't be able to put it down! Love the show! Clare Gallagher
Iano, Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter. It's the book of the movie Shooter. After the first chapter u can't put it down. Gar D.8
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simpson! A LOL book. Nuala in Limerick
Ian, have been meaning to read "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins for ages. Finally got for Christmas this year. Started it last night. Un-put-downable!!!
Ian. Paths of Glory. By Jeff Archer. Story of Mallory’s expedition to Everest. Written from letters to his wife. Written in typical stiff upper lip English. Bloody marvellous old bean! Noel. Clontarf
Gone Girl Iano, film is great, book is senfeckinsational! Midland Scouse
Recommend On the Road by Jack Kerouac, great book Marlen
The Moment by Douglas E. Kennedy
Hi Ian, you should try I Am Pligrim from Terry Hayes. Best thriller I've read in years. Mark in Ashbourne
Ian, you should read James Patterson’s Alex Cross series like Cross my Heart, Hope to Die etc. He also wrote Along Came a Spider. I’m addicted now!
