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Jo Brand - so enjoying one of her books!

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BuzzingNoise · 15/06/2010 08:34

I'm reading 'The More you Ignore Me' and it is really good. You can actually hear Jo Brand's voice as you read it, telling the story. I am really pleasantly surprised by how well written it is.
Has anybody else read and Jo Brand stuff and enjoyed it?

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StealthPolarBear · 15/06/2010 08:40

no, but reading this I'd like to

BuzzingNoise · 15/06/2010 11:06

CAT me your address and I'll post it to you when I've finished it (which won't be long as it's such a good read).

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StealthPolarBear · 15/06/2010 11:56

Ooh thanks. Do you want ti back - if so I can pay yuour postage and post it back to you, or if not, I'm a member of a book swap club - do you want any of mine?

comewhinewithme · 15/06/2010 11:58

Sounds good.

BuzzingNoise · 15/06/2010 15:01

I'd love to swap for the Ben Elton one if that's ok! I've never read any of his and I have been meaning to for ages.

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BubbaAndBump · 15/06/2010 15:09

OMG I read 'Dear Fatty' and loved it, so DH thought, "female comedians and their autobiographies = winner" and bought it for me for Christmas - OMG YAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! Anyone else terribly disappointed by the autobiography?

BuzzingNoise · 15/06/2010 15:11

Dear Fatty is in my box of books to read. Do you mean Brand's autobiography was boring?

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BubbaAndBump · 15/06/2010 15:28

Yes, Buzzing, it was boring beyond belief. I quite like her as a comedian, especially her later stuff but the autobio was just awful!

Dear Fatty is brilliant - especially if you like Dawn French - it made me want to write and thank her for it!!

StealthPolarBear · 15/06/2010 15:55

past mortem - yeah no problem, assuming I can find it!
I actually was going to mention BE at some point as I think his books are really good but I thought I might out myself as I bet they're considered stupid

sharbiebowtiesarecool · 15/06/2010 15:57

ooooooo I was going to post today asking for recommendations for new books but I think I may have found a new genre to try.Thanks

StealthPolarBear · 15/06/2010 15:59

i think i've read most of BE's and have enjoyed them!

LunaticFringe · 15/06/2010 21:42

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nigglewiggle · 15/06/2010 21:50

I was drawn to this thread because I am trudging through JB's autobiography. It is dire. It reads like ramblings and reminiscences that have been literally taped and transcribed. There's no analysis, introspection or depth to it al all. I am really disappointed - glad I'm not alone.

BuzzingNoise · 16/06/2010 12:12

I'm still going to read it.

I read a book last year called 'The Adventures of Diet Girl' by Shauna someone and it was excellent. It's based on her own experiences as she lost weight from being 25stone. It's inspirational and very honest. I even emailed her and she replied so I was dead chuffed.

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onebadbaby · 16/06/2010 12:15

I actually thought Dear Fatty was rather dull- didn't find it funny and I thought it would be.

BubbaAndBump · 16/06/2010 16:02

Well buzzing let me know how you get on with it
Dear Fatty isn't a comedic book as such, but then I wasn't expecting it to be, but I loved the style she wrote in and I was really interested in what she had to say about her life.

Theyremybiscuits · 16/06/2010 16:07

Look back in Hunger by Jo Brand is an excellent read.

Makes you want to have her as a mate!

BubbaAndBump · 16/06/2010 16:25

Courses for horses and all that I suppose

BuzzingNoise · 17/06/2010 08:34

I think I might enjoy them. I shall certainly let you know.

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deaddei · 17/06/2010 21:13

Yes her autobio was awful.

StealthPolarBear · 17/06/2010 21:30

BN - I've got your email thanks. I checked to see if you'd emailed me - hotmail had junked your message

101damnations · 18/06/2010 21:55

I like JB and am currently laughing at her comments on QI as I type.But Look back in hunger was dreadful,really dull.I like her so much and was really disappointed by it.

BuzzingNoise · 19/06/2010 09:28

How rude of Hotmail! I am not junk!
I finished it last night so will post off today or Monday for you

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