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[โ€“] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So after many many months I have finished my listen of all the Terry Pratchett Discworld books in order. Had read a couple before but not the series and the newish penguin audiobooks are great. Such good company as I potter around cooking and stuff. Such incredible storytelling and characters.

Now I am a bit lost. What should I listen to next? Any good long form podcasts or audio series out there? Non fiction is fine but not current affairs. I get enough news and try to limit the doom....I currently have an audible account but might ditch the subscription now this big listen is done....

[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

If you haven't read April Fool's Day by Bryce Courteney that's a really good read. It is a tribute to his son who died of AIDS. It's sad but it's very well written.

[โ€“] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago

Oh man that book was painful

[โ€“] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

On yes I have read that. Its heart wrenching but very good.

[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Another one I can think is; I can jump puddles by Alan Marshall.

[โ€“] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago

That one was interesting. I remember him hiding what happened on the pony ride to school