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Reviews of the books I have read

Backgammon For Winners by Bill Robertie

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Kirk

This is the first book I think I’ve ever read straight through in a single day. I started playing Backgammon for fun with a friend a while ago and always wanted to learn a bit more about the strategy. Bill … Continue reading →

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Forex For Ambitious Beginners by Jelle Peters

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Kirk

A few months ago I was watching a documentary about people who make a living trading on the forex which stands for Foreign Exchange market. I had heard about it before but never given it a go. I opened an … Continue reading →

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Fold by Tom Campbell

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Kirk

This is an easy little read about five “friends” who take it in turns to host a monthly game of poker at each of their houses in Reading, England. They have pretty much nothing in common except that they play … Continue reading →

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Eating the Dinosaur by Chuck Klosterman

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Kirk

This book was recommended to me by a friend. She told me that I would enjoy this book because it is a guy writing about random observations that he notices in everyday life, like for instance why Americans laugh in … Continue reading →

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Starter for Ten by David Nicholls

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Kirk

This book is great if you are looking for a light hearted easy read. Set in the pre internet/mobile phone age (also known as the 1980’s) it tells the story of Brian Jackson who leaves his mates at home in … Continue reading →

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