A Good Read

[Paulb_imp]

I've been helped through a drab, wet and cold Winter by the writings of Peter Egan. I've read his trilogy of 'Leanings' books and enjoyed every word. I wondered if anyone could recommend authors and titles of a similar nature.

[the Ferret]

Leanings 2
Leanings 3

Egan is the only author I really enjoy reading

However also I have

No Thru Road by Clement Salvadori and
10 Years on Two Wheels by Helge Pedersen

Which are just ok IMO

i do have 15 reference books on motorcycles that I like to read occassionally to bone up on the old stuff, and have the entire collections of Motorcycle Classics Magazine and Moto Retro Illustrated to re-read again and again, plus subscriptions to Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Roadrunner and Rider.

[alphonsus_imp]

I'm about a third way through Ted Simon's Jupiter's Travels right now. It's as much a travel book as motorcycle book, but I love it so far and would certainly recommend it.

[redbirds_imp]

Just read Clement Salvadori's (Rider Magazine) "No Thru Road". Very fine read.

http://www.amazon.com/No-Thru-Road-Confe...rough+road
Another good read.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Vincent-Barn-M...0760344132

[Paulb_imp]

Just read Clement Salvadori's (Rider Magazine) "No Thru Road". Very fine read.

http://www.amazon.com/No-Thru-Road-Confe...rough+road
Another good read.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Vincent-Barn-M...0760344132

Cheers, I've ordered the Vincent book as I've read enough travel books. I've decided to also give a Peter Egan car book a try (Side Glances) as it is still motor related and it is his writing style I really like.

[drodg33]

I am reading Shop class as Soul Craft by Matthew B Crawford. It is not a true motorcycle book but I am really enjoying the book.

[Paulb_imp]

I am reading Shop class as Soul Craft by Matthew B Crawford. It is not a true motorcycle book but I am really enjoying the book.

Thanks for that one, it sounds like a more practical version of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I ordered it and now have four books on their way to me. Cheers.

I'm about a third way through Ted Simon's Jupiter's Travels right now. It's as much a travel book as motorcycle book, but I love it so far and would certainly recommend it.

I read the first Ted Simon book years ago and really enjoyed it, I then started his second book where retraces his trip and it was a real disappointment. Not his fault, just a testimony to the way the world has changed in forty years.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Have "Leanings" and "Leanings 2".

Suggest "Rebuilding the Indian" for insight on improving personal relationships (yeah, not a riding book).

[Houtman_imp]

I just finished reading "Catch a Fire " : the life of Bob Marley.
I love reading biographies and books about Rock and Roll from the fifties to the eighties. Especially books about the Rolling Stones.

[GoldOxide_imp]

I just finished reading "Catch a Fire " : the life of Bob Marley.
I love reading biographies and books about Rock and Roll from the fifties to the eighties. Especially books about the Rolling Stones.

(+5) Absolutely totally with you Houtman. Off topic, but Bohemian Rhapsody was released today on Blu-Ray. Includes the '85 Live-Aid concert in it entirety, apparently. I thought the movie was above my expectations.