Recommendations?

[scottpenn28 245]

2 minutes ago, paulus said:

Wasn't there a bookshop in Wales that specialised in sporting books of all description Coch-Y-Bonddu Books i think it was called. No idea if its still trading mind you. 

Yeah I'm currently watching about 50 books on their ebay store, trying to whittle it down based on recommendations but it's currently just a growing list  

[paulus 26]

Just now, scottpenn28 said:

Yeah I'm currently watching about 50 books on their ebay store, trying to whittle it down based on recommendations but it's currently just a growing list  

Read loads over the years but once i have read them that's it, We had a bloke come to fit a new boiler last year and he mentioned he was interested in running dogs, I gave him probably a copy of all Darcy`s books plus a shelf full of others and about 5 years of Earth dog Running dog magazines. 

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On 10/12/2022 at 18:07, paulus said:

Wasn't there a bookshop in Wales that specialised in sporting books of all description Coch-Y-Bonddu Books i think it was called. No idea if its still trading mind you. 

Yes, they are still on the go. They send me a Christmas catalogue of country related books every year. They can good value.

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12 hours ago, jukel123 said:

Yes, they are still on the go. They send me a Christmas catalogue of country related books every year. They can good value.

Just got Dohertys deerhound book off them 

[tatsblisters 7,950]

14 hours ago, jukel123 said:

Yes, they are still on the go. They send me a Christmas catalogue of country related books every year. They can good value.

I always used to make a b line for their stall when i used to go to the annual falconry fair in Shropshire picked a few bargains up glad to hear they are still on the go as being a book dealer must be hard work now with modern technology. I admit most of the recent books i have bought have been downloaded onto a kindle the eldest daughter bought me a few year back.

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On 18/12/2022 at 13:04, tatsblisters said:

I always used to make a b line for their stall when i used to go to the annual falconry fair in Shropshire picked a few bargains up glad to hear they are still on the go as being a book dealer must be hard work now with modern technology. I admit most of the recent books i have bought have been downloaded onto a kindle the eldest daughter bought me a few year back.

Must admit I am old fashioned and prefer to read a actual book in my hand, have you read any of the Mike Tonkies stuff ? MOOBLY Is good, about were he lives in a total remote Scottish island and studies the wild life and lives a harsh old life there. 

[Leo Sayer 1,704]

On 10/12/2022 at 15:10, mackem said:

Little bit different The Feather Thief (unputdownable, packed with facts, superb writing style) and The Falcon Thief (the world's most voracious BOP egg thief), and The Orchid Thief (if you have an interest in botany). 

Am going to look them up mac, thanks 

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4 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Must admit I am old fashioned and prefer to read a actual book in my hand, have you read any of the Mike Tonkies stuff ? MOOBLY Is good, about were he lives in a total remote Scottish island and studies the wild life and lives a harsh old life there. 

I am the same mate regarding book's and must have a few hundred some given as presents for Christmas and birthdays when I were a young un also years ago if I had a good night's poaching I would buy a book. It was the eldest daughter who upon seeing my book collection and other stuff I have hordererd over the years in the spare bedroom knowing that if any thing happens to me like sudden death she would have the task of sorting all the books out. I keep telling myself I will start thinning them out but another year passes and their still there. I will look them book's up you have mentioned mate cheers. 

[scottpenn28 245]

10 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Must admit I am old fashioned and prefer to read a actual book in my hand, have you read any of the Mike Tonkies stuff ? MOOBLY Is good, about were he lives in a total remote Scottish island and studies the wild life and lives a harsh old life there. 

I like the sound of this, will definitely look for a copy and get it ordered.

Thanks  

[scottpenn28 245]

On 10/12/2022 at 15:10, mackem said:

Little bit different The Feather Thief (unputdownable, packed with facts, superb writing style) and The Falcon Thief (the world's most voracious BOP egg thief), and The Orchid Thief (if you have an interest in botany). 

Have got "The Feather Theif" and "The Falcon Thief" on order should be here just after Christmas, thanks for the recommendation, looking forward to giving them a read

[Leo Sayer 1,704]

7 hours ago, tatsblisters said:

I am the same mate regarding book's and must have a few hundred some given as presents for Christmas and birthdays when I were a young un also years ago if I had a good night's poaching I would buy a book. It was the eldest daughter who upon seeing my book collection and other stuff I have hordererd over the years in the spare bedroom knowing that if any thing happens to me like sudden death she would have the task of sorting all the books out. I keep telling myself I will start thinning them out but another year passes and their still there. I will look them book's up you have mentioned mate cheers. 

Yeah tats Google Mike Tomkies and check him out and his other books if you enjoy wildlife and solitude ect.  It's been well over 25yrs since I've read his stuff,  but I was captivated with it back in the day. Trust me, a real good read. 

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1 hour ago, scottpenn28 said:

I like the sound of this, will definitely look for a copy and get it ordered.

Thanks  

Another good read is Kenzie the Wild Goose man. Check that out 

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19 minutes ago, Leo Sayer said:

Another good read is Kenzie the Wild Goose man. Check that out 

Just ordered Moobli and had a quick read of description for Kenzie, will be adding Kenzie to the list for my next round of book buying.

 

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11 hours ago, tatsblisters said:

I am the same mate regarding book's and must have a few hundred some given as presents for Christmas and birthdays when I were a young un also years ago if I had a good night's poaching I would buy a book. It was the eldest daughter who upon seeing my book collection and other stuff I have hordererd over the years in the spare bedroom knowing that if any thing happens to me like sudden death she would have the task of sorting all the books out. I keep telling myself I will start thinning them out but another year passes and their still there. I will look them book's up you have mentioned mate cheers. 

I am exactly the same i used to buy books and they would end up in boxes in the loft , the wife said " That ceilings going to come down on us one day " I figured i had 4 boxes closer to 20 , I then got bookcases and put them in the spare room still got about 4 boxes in the loft but i figure i will sort them out one day . My grandson sleeps in that room but when he's able to sleep in a bed in the bigger room i fancy decking it out as a library , I annoy the wife saying your no putting that in my shooting room are you ?. My son figures when i go hes getting all the books but my daughters let it be known she knows what there worth . 

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On 21/12/2022 at 13:43, scottpenn28 said:

Have got "The Feather Theif" and "The Falcon Thief" on order should be here just after Christmas, thanks for the recommendation, looking forward to giving them a read

The detail in the feather Thief is fantastic, never tire of reading it, it really is that good, enjoy