What Are You Reading...?

[The Old Man]

brilliant books. I've never laughed so much. Bought hubby this one for Xmas along with another 2.

I've just watched the DVD of The 100 year old man.

Again, so funny, when he helps Oppenheimer solve the problems with the atom bomb!

 

[Smudger55]

Just finished 5th book from Mick Herron and the Slow Horses.......London Rules.

Brilliant, IMHO, best one so far.

 

[Grianan]

Just finished When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzèn.

I found it really profound and wish I’d read it before my mum declined. I’ve asked my kids to read it before we get ‘really old’ .

Now onto lighter things with Felix Francis Dark Horse.

 

[L' Hobo]

Just finished When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzèn.

I found it really profound and wish I’d read it before my mum declined. I’ve asked my kids to read it before we get ‘really old’ .

Now onto lighter things with Felix Francis Dark Horse.

Is Felix Francis any relation to Dick Francis?

 

[Jewellbags]

The Andy weir series - Martian and Hail Mary are excellent and better than the films (though the story rings true ) just also bought Artemis to start on next holiday

 

[Reallyretired]

Currently Edgar Rice Burroughs Mars trilogy. Not really sci-fi more Victorian swashbuckling adventure.
My favourite reread are Pratchett and anything by the Tolkiens JRR and Christopher.

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Currently Edgar Rice Burroughs Mars trilogy. Not really sci-fi more Victorian swashbuckling adventure.
My favourite reread are Pratchett and anything by the Tolkiens JRR and Christopher.

Not read the Mars trilogy since the early seventies great adventure.

 

[JHuwJ]

The Crow Road - Iain Banks

 

[Grianan]

Is Felix Francis any relation to Dick Francis?

His son. There were a number of books they co-wrote but now he publishes under his own name. Still think Dick Francis originals are the best though!

 

[MandP]

Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts

 

[bobnick]

Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts

I need to read this again. India? Remember a great book.

 

[Ianbenny]

Stalker - Jo Nesbo
Joona Linna detective - think this is no 5 or 6 in the series - very good

 

[bobnick]

Stalker - Jo Nesbo
Joona Linna detective - think this is no 5 or 6 in the series - very good

Just watching Detective Hole on Netflix that's based on a Nesbo's book. Good so far.

 

[movan]

Just started, for the second time, The Other Hand by Chris Cleves. Last read years ago and had a profound impact... Note to self 'buy shares in Kleenex.'

 

[Ianbenny]

Stalker - Jo Nesbo
Joona Linna detective - think this is no 5 or 6 in the series - very good

Just watching Detective Hole on Netflix that's based on a Nesbo's book. Good so far.

Sorry got mixed up as reading 2 Scandi Detectives

Jo Nesbo - Harry Hole - read a few and got one on order from the Library - The Bat
Lars Kelper - Joona Linna - The Stalker
Also read the Sandman by Lars Kepler - the one previous to the Stalker

All very good

 

[MandP]

I need to read this again. India? Remember a great book.

Yes, India. Loved this book.

 

[Two of usI]

Over 70 and have never read books, up until I read a 'Jack Reacher'............have now read them all and look forward to the next one.

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

I'm currently reading Tim Marshalls book called The Power of Geography which is the 2nd in a fascinating trilogy.
The first one was called, 'Prisoners of Geography' which explains why a countries geography can limit and shape everything it has done in the past and will do in the future, giving in detail many examples. A Sunday Times best seller, given it's subject matter is not a heavy read, in fact it was hard to put down!
The Power of Geography which I'm currently reading looks at the geopolitics of many nations highlighting a number of nations strengths and weaknesses. Written 5 years ago it starts by telling why Australia is in a very vulnerable situation with regards to China. The 2nd chapter spotlights Iran and considering when it was written, it forecast the current war with the USA and Israel and the foresight of the detail is almost identical to how it has actually unfolded. It explains why it could end up as a stalemate given the geography of Iran and the fact that 'boots on the ground' will almost certainly end in disaster. It's almost as though it was written yesterday. Again a Sunday Times best seller.
The 3rd book which I've got but not yet read is called, 'The Future of Geography' and it about how power and politics in space will change our world. I can recommend Tim Marshalls books

 

[Bryony]

Currently reading Henry V by historian Dan Jones. Very very readable book, absolutely fascinating and not heavy at all like some can be.

 

[SIFTA SAM]

Over 70 and have never read books, up until I read a 'Jack Reacher'............have now read them all and look forward to the next one.

You should try books by 'James Patterson' as well!

 

[Whippet93]

I have several on the go.
The history of England volume 1, The last Englishman (the double life of Arthur Ransome), The bible, and just started a Harlen Coben, the innocent.
I started the bible some time last year after thinking, it is supposed to be one of the most sold books but I wondered how many copies have been opened, never mind read cover to cover. Some very tedious sections, but I'm determined to complete it. Unlike the Harlen Coben, which will probably be finished by the weekend.

 

[movan]

Currently reading Henry V by historian Dan Jones. Very very readable book, absolutely fascinating and not heavy at all like some can be.

I have not long since finished a book about his wife.... Really fascinating story about her life including after he was killed.. Love story almost.. But these books always leave me wanting to meet the characters and ask questions.

 

[CWH]

Just finished Betsy Whyte - (1) The Yellow on the Broom, and (2) Red Rowans and Wild Honey. I think you'd enjoy those, Joy movan - lovely gentle memoirs of a traveller and how she and her family made their living.

 

[Lulugirl]

I’ve been reading all of Patricia Cornwell novels, based on a lot of forensics as she was a forensic before she was an author…Netflix recently ran a series written by her, another one due 2027

 

[captainPaul]

a wee bit of light reading and lots of pictures

 

[The Coops]

Rodger Red Hat ( great nephew)

 

[mackeellan]

Victor Klemperer:
I Shall Bear Witness, Diaries 1933-1941.....636 pages
To the Bitter End Diaries 1942-1945.....684 pages

Amazing story of a Jew married to an Aryan woman. Not the usual Holocaust story but the survival of this man and his wife who were leading normal lives (he fought for Germany in WW1) until Hitler came to power. It shows the directives, taxes and laws that were introduced to take wealth and to control Jews.
He was reasonably well off, a professor, living in Dresden throughout all these years including the terrible firestorm that engulfed the city.
Heavy going af times.

 

[macp]

Just finished Silverview by John Le Carre. And now on Proof Of Life by R.J.Ellory

I devoured Silverview and enjoyed its kind of no nonsense storytelling. Whereas Proof Of Life is more touchy feely, which im finding a little more heavy going.

 

[macp]

Just finished 5th book from Mick Herron and the Slow Horses.......London Rules.

Brilliant, IMHO, best one so far.

Will look out for that, I enjoyed the TV series.

 

[gus-lopez]

Shantaram

excellent book....apart from the 944 pages