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A book like 'this is going to hurt'?

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 19/12/2020 08:51

My DS aged 16 stopped reading a while a go, but from time to time he gets engrossed in something. I bought him 'This is going to hurt' and he absolutely loved it. I wonder if anyone could recommend similar type books?

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GaryTheDemon · 19/12/2020 10:37

Louis Theroux the call of the weird

PeaceLoveAndCandy · 19/12/2020 11:27

I love Louis Theroux, thanks. I have added 10 books to my basket. I'll wait to hear a few more suggestions and then go for it. Thanks everyone.

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Loncan · 19/12/2020 11:36

He might like the Freakonomics books, especially if he’s into American politics and math Each book is made up of several case studies so it’s not a daunting read, and the topics are really interesting.

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Beachhuts90 · 19/12/2020 12:21

The Shaun Bythell diaries of running a bookshop are similar!

yeOldeTrout · 19/12/2020 12:23

Henry Marsh book about being a brain surgeon. Do No Harm.
It's easy ready like Adam Kay but a bit more thoughtful.

EmmaStone · 19/12/2020 12:23

@Loncan

He might like the Freakonomics books, especially if he’s into American politics and math Each book is made up of several case studies so it’s not a daunting read, and the topics are really interesting.
Just about to recommend Freakonomics, some great stats, funny chapters. Everyone I know who's read it has loved it. I still quote some of the stuff and I must have read it 10+ years ago! Just bought DH another one for Xmas.
yeOldeTrout · 19/12/2020 12:30

It's annoying me I can't remember or find the name of a book...

Memoir written by an American female crime scene technician, lots of funny & vivid anecdotes.

Avebury · 19/12/2020 22:58

When breath becomes air

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 20/12/2020 09:21

You HAVE to buy him What If by Randall Munroe!

Saisong · 20/12/2020 09:25

Douglas Coupland books were a hit with my DH who is into similar stuff. Particularly JPod

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