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It was given to me by a friend so I started it under mild protest, and it was published in 1974 so it feels like a school book,
but it's enlightening to read about Scottish history from a Scot's point of view for a change!
The Long Earth
Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter.
I'm struggling to see what Stephen Baxter's input is because it is very much like a Discworld book.
Don't know how much Pratchett is affected by the Parkinson's though? He has always been a favourite of mine since my school days.
Jim - I found the last two Pratchett books I read disappointing. Someone on TB said they thought his daughter was helping.
If she is, she's riding on the coat-tails of his fame - these bood only had brief flashes of the TP genius.
Unseen Academicals and Snuff both rambled garrulously, which his earlier books never did.
such a shame, but I shall stick to his earlier works from now on.
I absolutely LOVED Throne of Glass. I don't read so much fantasy stuff, but this one entranced me. Sarah J. Maas took ten years to write it. I love the characters. The concept is subtle - lots of layers. It's romance dressed up in fantasy. Gorgeous. Can't wait to read the sequel.
I'm still re-reading To Serve Them...on my Kindle. Now I have Nefertari's book on the go, a new style guide for a client and current work. That will be finished later in the week and then I'm off on a trip to America with a new romance.
Reading Joe Hill's first book Heart-Shaped Box, and loving it. My mum's just finished NOS4R2 and is raving about it. Sounds a great read SL, can't wait to read it next!
[quote=Mutley]I'm reading Barnaby Rudge - I do love Dickens' characters - it's a long book though![/quote]
I read that a couple of years ago. I read it on my kindle - it's a lot lighter that way!
I've just started "The Smell of Football" by Mick Rathbone (former professional footballer and later physiotherapist). Enjoyable stories but I don't think he employed a ghost writer. He should have.
[quote=Carol]JohnWho63 wrote: Stonemouth by Iain Banks.
That's a good one.
Read Lorna Doone when I was about 14, brilliant book.
I'm currently reading within my own genre at the moment: The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens.[/quote]
I hadn't read any of Iain Banks's books before, but Stonemouth is turning out to be a very good story indeed. I definitely want to read more of his.
I've never read Lorna Doone, but a classic I have read is Herman Melville's "Moby Dick.
I haven't read any of Stephanie Laurens either.
[quote=Stan2]Jim said that he is reading The Long Earth, Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. I read that but didn't think it was as good as his other novels.[/quote]
Totally agree Stan, I struggled to finish it..
Just finished Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, now there's a great book, thanks to all who recommended it.
Now not reading as it's my birthday on Tuesday and I'm getting my Kindle at last:)
I've been reading on my ipad short stories by Czech writer Franz Kafka (18831924). An interesting writer though his stories are strange, even weird. I bought a rather grubby second hand copy of his short stories while on holiday about three ago in Jaywick in Essex. The print was too small for me so I looked on the internet for eBook or Kindle versions. At times he is similar to Chekov whose short stories I enjoy reading. Chekov is an acquired taste.
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell
Writers' group exercise: we have two books to read over the summer break and first week back in September we have to present reviews of both books. The library where we meet supplied everyone with both books.
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Can someone please explain to me why they chose Tom Cruise (5' 7" )to play Jack Reacher who stands a rock solid 6' 5"???
Love the Jack Reacher series btw.
has prompted me to read "Porterhouse Blue" -very funny.
As far as I can make out, he's a largely unknown writer, but he certainly had me on the edge of my seat!
Warning - it's not for the faint-hearted.
because the OH read it and keeps quoting bits.
Not as excited by it so far.
Parade's End, Ford Maddox Ford. First World War stuff, written in the 20's. Of its time, but I quite like that style.
A collection of dark and chilling tales - edited by Gwen Davis.
Having finished Pete Townshend's autobiography at the weekend I've started Wilt on High in memory of Tom Sharpe who died recently.
It was given to me by a friend so I started it under mild protest, and it was published in 1974 so it feels like a school book,
but it's enlightening to read about Scottish history from a Scot's point of view for a change!
Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter.
I'm struggling to see what Stephen Baxter's input is because it is very much like a Discworld book.
Don't know how much Pratchett is affected by the Parkinson's though? He has always been a favourite of mine since my school days.
If she is, she's riding on the coat-tails of his fame - these bood only had brief flashes of the TP genius.
Unseen Academicals and Snuff both rambled garrulously, which his earlier books never did.
such a shame, but I shall stick to his earlier works from now on.
Ummm.
I read that a couple of years ago. I read it on my kindle - it's a lot lighter that way!
I've just started "The Smell of Football" by Mick Rathbone (former professional footballer and later physiotherapist). Enjoyable stories but I don't think he employed a ghost writer. He should have.
American writer. Crime thriller set on East Coast.
I used to read a great deal of Minette Walters and Patricia Cornwell, so I am accustomed to the style and this one is good.
That's a good one.
Read Lorna Doone when I was about 14, brilliant book.
I'm currently reading within my own genre at the moment: The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens.
That's a good one.
Read Lorna Doone when I was about 14, brilliant book.
I'm currently reading within my own genre at the moment: The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens.[/quote]
I hadn't read any of Iain Banks's books before, but Stonemouth is turning out to be a very good story indeed. I definitely want to read more of his.
I've never read Lorna Doone, but a classic I have read is Herman Melville's "Moby Dick.
I haven't read any of Stephanie Laurens either.
;)
Totally agree Stan, I struggled to finish it..
Just finished Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, now there's a great book, thanks to all who recommended it.
Now not reading as it's my birthday on Tuesday and I'm getting my Kindle at last:)
Not sure whether it's quite my thing but the style is holding me at the moment. It's very smooth and effortless.
Quite gruesome in places, but a fairly good read.
Just looking at what I've downloaded onto my Kindle and trying to decide what to read next.
Hmmm...
I'll get back to you.
Writers' group exercise: we have two books to read over the summer break and first week back in September we have to present reviews of both books. The library where we meet supplied everyone with both books.