Private Dancer and lots more

[Jonny5]

Im reading atm "even thai girls cry" by F.Gump i think

 

can u get the other books by him at this shop?

[roderick]

Im reading atm "even thai girls cry" by F.Gump i think

 

can u get the other books by him at this shop?

 

Its not a bad read - but I think the tales written of being locked up in Bangkok's most feared jail are more realtistic and sobering

[Daveo]

As if by magic, today I have been to Bangkok and collected first from Jake Needham all signed brand new copies of Laundry Man (ISBN 974-93750-7-6) & Killing Plato (ISBN 974-93750-6-8).

 

Also from Dean Barrett himself, Murder on the Horny Toad Road, Memoirs of a Bangkok Warrior, Kingdom of make believe, Murder in Red China, Don Quixote in China, Dragon Slayer, Go Go Danncer stole my Viagra, Skytrain to Murder, (these not signed) check these books out on www.deanbarrettthailand.com

 

Also from Christopher G Moore. all brand new;( not signed) Gambling on Magic, Chairs, Bangkok a Go Go, Diary of a Thai Escort, (from Chris's Land of Smiles series) A Killing Smile, A Bewitching Smile, & A Haunting Smile.

(From Chris's Vincent Calvino P.I Series)

Spirit House, Asia Hand, Comfort Zone, The Big Weird, Pattaya 24/7, Zero Hour in Phnom Penh, The Risk of Infidelity Index, also In the Shadow of a Quiet Killing Place, and Wall against the Wind. All Chris's books can be reviewed by going to www.heavenlakepress.com. All available now in the Bookshop

[GAZMAN36]

'Miss Bangkok-memoirs of a Thai prostitute' by Bua Boonmee with Nicola Pierce(Maverick house books) Definetely worth a read and non fiction.

[Daveo]

'Miss Bangkok-memoirs of a Thai prostitute' by Bua Boonmee with Nicola Pierce(Maverick house books) Definetely worth a read and non fiction.

 

We have that in stock as well.

[Daveo]

Also a popular new book is Diary of a Thai Escort, we have and is a good read.

[Daveo]

I have now in stock many Autobiographies such as Nobby Stiles, Pele, Gazza, Alex Furgy, Cloughy,and many more footy players etc, also many books on Thai/Vietnam/Cambodian history etc, very interesting eye opening books, lots of true crime stuff, fascinating, and a lot more Thai/Pattaya stuff.

[Daveo]

All new "BOOK CAFE" is open, nothing too heavy, slowly slowly, its all in the name, we are offering proper coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte, Moccha, and Iced coffee's, Tea's too.

 

Fruit Smoothies, milk shakes, home made Yoghurt, Meusli, fresh fruit.

 

Salads, Sandwiches, Rolls, on a healthy theme, ( good for me, I will be as fat as Crazy Dave in a few months ) Vegetarian foods, Low cholesterol, high fibre.

 

And of course BOOKS, good recent titles, same deal as Canterbury Tales Cafe with the return exchange scheme, also we buy books.

 

A lot of Brand new stuff too, and I am undercutting the 'new book shops, I have knocked 45/55 baht off brand new books such as Outsiders guide to Thailand, Farang, Delicate traffic, One high season, the farang affair, Bangkok kiss, Even Thai girls cry, etc etc etc.

 

Also I offer 50% refund in credit off the the next book/s you choose when you have read the book & return it, I also will offer credit on any books brought in from anywhere, depending on codition, Author age etc.

 

And now for the next 6 weeks we will give a free coffee, or tea to everyone who buys a NEW book from either shop.

 

And finally to those who do not know, The new BOOK CAFE is on Soi Bauhkow, on the S bend opposite R-Con Residence.

[Daveo]

New into Canterbury Tales Cafe and Book Cafe;

Brand new,

The Farang affair, Bangkok exit, Summer in Siam, One high season, More living Thai ways, Outsiders guide to Thailand, Delicate traffic, Thai mangoes, Siamese dreams, Lollipop fury, Farang, Blundering around Isaan, Echo pool, Englsh/Thai phrase books, Smiles of deceit, Even Thai girls cry, Experience prefered but not essential, Golf 2008 Southeast Asia, Siam smiles, Missing in Thailand, Tai Tai tales, Thai vignettes, Butterfly trap, Expat days, Bankok kiss, from begger to butterfly.

 

All with 45/55 baht off recomended retails price, plus the 50% credit on returns, as well as a FREE Tea/Coffee with every new book purchase.

 

Call Dave 086 575 4966 for details/enquiries.

Edited May 17, 2008 by Daveo

[Daveo]

More new ones in stock now, My name Lon, you like me. Thai lite 2, Riff-Raffles, Modern Twilight, Achan, Ayear of Teaching in Thailand. Bangkok Blondes, Thai's say it best when they say nothing, just a minute,Those who hear, The Generals Daughter, Gyber Girlfriend, Illicit Islands, Last escape.

And many more and any that you see here or in the last post if we have sold out you can email me or see me and I will order for you.

[Daveo]

New Books in this week;

 

Spread between Canterbury Tales Cafe & the new Book Cafe soi Bauhkow.

 

Lonely Planet-Thailand, up to date editions, Tokyo, Cambodia, Vietnam, Canada, China. also Thailand Islands & Beches this one is brand new.

A Farang strikes back by Louis Anschel. Eagle in the sky and Men of men by Wilbur smith. Engleby by Sebastian Faulks. Muscle bound by Liza Cady.

The witches trinity by Erika Mailman. The Indian clerk by David Leavitt. The men from the boys by Philip Collins. Backpack by emily Barr. Classic Cricket clangers by David Mortimer.

Touch the Dragon (a Thai Journal) by Karen Connely. Strange but true, the worlds weirdest newspaper stories. Bangkok Old hand by Colin Piprell. The world according to Clarkson, & another thing Vol 2.

Blades business crew, (Football hooligan)

The glass Palace by Amitar Ghosh. Laff by John Boyle. Bronson his Autobiography. The Soviet invasion of Finland 1939-40 by Carl Van Dyke. The magick Papers by Antonio Pineda.

Also quite a few more Autobiographies, true crime etc.

[King Cobra]

Anyone know where the real Lon is these days. Read the book and wondered if she is still in business. She got into the tour travel business near the end of the book. Just wondering if anyone knows what happened to her. The book was how a typical thai girl rips off thousands of clients and their tricks used. It educated me as to what to look out for.

[Daveo]

Anyone know where the real Lon is these days. Read the book and wondered if she is still in business. She got into the tour travel business near the end of the book. Just wondering if anyone knows what happened to her. The book was how a typical thai girl rips off thousands of clients and their tricks used. It educated me as to what to look out for.

I will see what I can find out.

[Daveo]

Still trying to look info on Lon, just recieved from David Young Fast Eddies Lucky 7 a Go Go, Sukhumvit road, Bangkok Dick, and his new one No problem girl. brand new

[dksharron]

She is in Eaglestone View Hospital in Milton Keynes.

 

Her next court case is due on October 6.

 

She is going to court because she slashed a policeman during her arrest.

 

The new edition of her book, "Only 13" from Bamboo Sinfonia Publications will be out in about 4 weeks.

[Daveo]

She is in Eaglestone View Hospital in Milton Keynes.

 

Her next court case is due on October 6.

 

She is going to court because she slashed a policeman during her arrest.

 

The new edition of her book, "Only 13" from Bamboo Sinfonia Publications will be out in about 4 weeks.

 

Nice one Derek, Thanx.

[Daveo]

Some of the latest titles in Today at Canterbury Tales Bookshop, Soi Chaiyapoon & Book Cafe on Soi Bauhkow.

 

Author, Robert Harris, The Ghost, (new) Pompeii, Imperium, & Enigma.

A. D.Baldacci, , Stone Cold, Hour game, The simple truth,

A. A. Mc Dermott, The hunt for Atlantis,

A. T. Dowling, The Giles Worthing haters club.

A. R. Ludlum, The road to Gandofs, The road to Omaha, The Bourne Identity, & Supremacy.

A. M. Tajani, A Chamelians tale.

A. Q. Xiaolong, Death of a red Heroine.

A. Marcus Lattrell with P Robinson, Lone survivor.

A. J Le Carre, Absolute friends.

A. L. Child. Nothing to lose, One shot, The visitor.

 

Polotics USA.

A. D. McCullough, Truman.

A. W, Doyle, Inside the Oval office.

A. Jimmy Carter, Our endangered Values.

A. P. Krugman, The great Unraveling.

A. M. Drosmin, Citizen Hughes.

A. R Susking, The one percent Doctrine.

A. Dan Qualye, Standing firm.

 

Polotics Australia.

A. Alan Clark Diaries

 

Sport.

Alex Ferguson, Bryan Robson, Nobby Stiles, P, McGrath. Gazza, Andy Gray,

M, Schumacher,

Arnold Palmer, Payne Stewart, J, Feinstein. All Thailand’s Golf courses, ( map )

A. K. Fletcher, Ashes to Ashes. Botham.

 

Crime.

The mammoth book of Detective stories.

A. J Jackson, Leavenworth Train.

World famous Villains.

A. Eddie Richardson, (gangland) The last word.

A. C Chance, Carabanchel.

A. P Collins, The men from the boys.

A. T Kirby, Model prisoner.

A. J Boyle, Laff.

A. P Howard, The Joy.( Mount joy Prison).

A. C Merridale, Ivans war.

A. I E Jones, hotel Babylon.

 

Various true stories.

A. A V Tunzelmann, Indian Summer.

A. S S Montifiore, Stalin.

 

Asian Stories.

Tales from Siam.

Six Dots for Asia.

Mongolian Shamanism.

A. M Jian Red Dust, a path through China.

Catfish & Mandella.

The life of Pi

A. A Ghosh. The glass Palace.

A. P McCabe, Breakfast on Pluto.

A. G Joyce, Smoking Poppy.

A. J Bealby, For a Pagan song.

A. J Swain, River of Time.

A. B Dakin, Another quiet American.

A. B Mezrich, Ugly Americans.

 

Lonely Planet.

India.Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam. Mayanmar(Burma) ( All brand new 2008) much cheaper than R.R P

[7-Eleven]

Cheers Dave... will pop by in a few weeks

[nikyok]

how can i reach the book ?

[Daveo]

If your not here in Pattaya you can email me via my website and I can send you details of how to obtain it and many more books.

We offer a postal service and wish list so any book you are looking for I will try to find it in the unlikely event that I dont already have it and post it to you.

Cheers Dave

 

If your not here in Pattaya you can email me via my website and I can send you details of how to obtain it and many more books.

We offer a postal service and wish list so any book you are looking for I will try to find it in the unlikely event that I dont already have it and post it to you.

Cheers Dave

[Daveo]

Having a stock clearance now as many new books in lately, knocking out books in Pairs, many books 2 for 60 /80 / 100/120 baht the 2, all good condition and top Authors.

 

Also a lot of Thai related books brand new with 100 baht off Asia book prices and Bookazine, some with free Thai/English translators and some with free 2008 golf map.

 

Pop into either shop for a look and also dont forget the 50% return policy, something the new book shops do not offer.

 

Also if you buy a book in either location you can exchange it in either location too.

[BARHOPPER]

and 'Banged up' was a good read, makes you want to keep out of trouble in Thailand, the Bangkok Hilton is no holiday destination.

 

and who is the author of 'Banged up'? Sounds an interesting read.

[Daveo]

Bargain books sorted out some of our stock and need some space for new stock so doing some 2 for ones at the moment, prices are from 60 to 100baht for 2 books and all are returnable for the 50% credit exchange scheme.

 

We have Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith & The Innocents club by T Smith, just 40baht each.

 

Beneath the skin & The memory game both by Nicci French. 40baht each

Soul Circus & Drama City both by G Pelecanos. 40baht each

 

State of Siege by Tom Clancy & Bravo two zero by Andy Mcnab, 40 baht each

Gone but not forgotten & the last innocent man by Philip Margolin, 30baht each

The Murderers & The last Heroes by W.E.B. Griffin.

 

Indelible & A faint cold fear by Karin Slaughter 40 baht each

Northern lights & Chesapeake blue by Nora Roberts.

Warning signs & The programme by Stephen White.

 

Killing Time by K. T McCaffrey & The Hope by Herman Wouk.

Rosco by W. Kennedy & Goodfellas by N. Pileggi.

 

Karas Game by G Stevens &Fan mail by R Munsen.

Cuba by Stephen Coonts & The house of thunder by Dean Koontz

Misery & The Dark tower both by Stephen King.

 

The 7th Royal by D Stanwood & the edge of Eden by N Proffitt

Motal Pursuit by B Harper & Courage under fire by P.S Duncan.

 

We have many more doubles by Grisham, Patterson, Coonts, King, and many more all around 30/40/50 baht each and with the 50% refund.

We also buy books or trade in unwanted books. Call Dave 086 575 4966 for details

[Daveo]

Now on the brand new website I will update new books every week.

[Daveo]

Went to BKK today to pick up some books from John Burdett, he signed them and now in the shop, always been popular Bangkok 8, Bangkok Tattoo, & the new out this year Bangkok Haunts, I have added a small write up on John.

 

John Burdett: Detective writer at work in a seedy Bangkok district

As John Burdett ambles down a street packed with girly bars he passes two women in skimpy outfits waving their hands excitedly and calling out, "John! John!"

 

There are plenty of johns around - this is Soi Cowboy after all, one of the better-attended red-light districts in Bangkok - but the bar girls are waving to John with a capital "J," their author-friend and confidant. Burdett waves back.

 

Burdett, a 56-year-old former lawyer, has spent the past seven years chatting up hundreds of bar girls - research! - as inspiration for his critically acclaimed trilogy, soon to be quartet, of gripping detective thrillers set in Bangkok's netherworld.

 

"Bangkok 8," published in 2003, has sold more than 100,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen BookScan, and foreign rights to the novel have been bought by publishers in 19 other countries. The sequel, "Bangkok Tattoo," was released in 2005 and "Bangkok Haunts" was published in the United States this year and made it onto best-seller lists on the West Coast.

 

Among critics, Burdett has both ardent fans and sceptics. Laura Miller of Salon.com described "Bangkok 8" as a "deliciously fresh breath of air in the often musty halls of detective fiction." Michiko Kakutani, writing in The Times, bridled at the book's "grotesque, voyeuristic scenes" and found the female characters in the book not "remotely credible."

 

Excerpt from "Bangkok Haunts"

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Reviewing "Bangkok Haunts," also in The Times, Claudia La Rocco praised Burdett's "witty, idiosyncratic" storytelling and wondered why Hollywood has yet to put any of his books on the screen. As it happens, Burdett is spending the latter half of October playing host to a scouting team from Millennium Films, who have an option on making "Bangkok 8" into a movie.

 

Modern Bangkok is many things to many people. Tourists these days are likely to come for the shopping, the fabulous restaurants, the $5 foot massages and the nearby golf courses and beaches.

 

But Burdett keeps a tight focus on Bangkok as sin city, a "lusty, clawing" metropolis of exotic bar girls, shady jade dealers, Viagra-popping Western johns and corrupt cops.

 

Burdett explores a side of Thai society that has long fascinated Westerners: the apparent willingness of large numbers of women here to sell their bodies without obvious shame - and in a country where brothels are illegal, the willingness of the police, the government and the society as a whole to look the other way.

 

Make no mistake, Burdett's books are fantasy: a murder victim in "Bangkok 8" is killed by snakes that snap out of hibernation when the amphetamine-laced ice in which they are packed melts.

 

Yet Burdett's writing is also keenly anthropological, decorated with wry observations that carry a ring of truth to those who live in Thailand.

 

He explains the improbable presence of a Buddhist shrine at the entrance to many sex bars. He takes us inside brothels, behind the bar, upstairs into the private rooms and downstairs into the members-only sections of Bangkok's "saunas."

 

When Burdett takes the reader to a red-light district during daylight hours, we trust that a bar might really smell like "pine-cleaning fluid blended with stale beer, cigarettes and cheap perfume," as he wrote in "Bangkok 8."

 

His passages about the sex trade are explicit but not titillating. He is neither judgmental about prostitution nor particularly probing about its sociological impacts. His personal view is that there is nothing to justify.

 

"Prostitution is the oldest profession that we know of and it isn't going to go away," he said. "The only time it's ever gone away is in police states, and even then the police state had to be at its most hysterical."

 

Burdett is clearly more sympathetic to the prostitutes than the aging, Western men they service ("Australians with guts so huge they look about to give birth").

 

As part of his research, he has travelled to the stilt houses in northeast Thailand, a Lao-speaking region known as Isaan and the home turf of most of Bangkok's bar girls. In Burdett's books we meet the families these women support financially.

 

"It's the story of the country coming to the town," Burdett said, peering down the length of Soi Cowboy where the neon lights are so bright they cast shadows. "Here in this street, every single one of the girls you speak with will be from Isaan, will be originally a rice farmer."

 

In his writing and in his life, Burdett is comfortable around the Isaan migrants. He can name the different types of fried insects they like to eat - crickets, grasshoppers, silkworms, scorpions, etc. He describes his girlfriend, Nit, to whom "Bangkok Haunts" is dedicated, as an "extreme country girl." Without Isaan people, Thailand would have much less appeal for him.