Sean Thomas Cadigan's Newfoundland and Labrador: A History which is actually more interesting than the title might seem. This province of Canada was once a separate dominion of the British Empire and after WWII, a choice was offered - stay as a separate dominion under British influence or join Canada as new a province.
Penpal - Dathan Auerbach - I think I bought this because it was on offer on Amazon but I don't usually read horror so I'm kind of regretting it. Oh well, it's quite short and I'll just see how it goes.
Quoting myself, but this was actually a lot better than I'd expected - I found it more sad than scary although there was one point at about 90% where I had to stop reading at bedtime!
Now I'm reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths, a thriller featuring a forensic archaeologist and police detective - I accidentally read no. 6 in the series recently so now I'm starting at no.1.
Now I'm reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths, a thriller featuring a forensic archaeologist and police detective - I accidentally read no. 6 in the series recently so now I'm starting at no.1.
I've just finished The Crossing Places, I thought it was very good.
I'm now reading Stone Mattress: Nine Tales by Margaret Atwood. Nine short stories, the first three of which are related. A common theme of aging in all the stories, apparently the author is in her seventies now.
I've finished the first tale, it's called Alphinland. An elderly widow is coping with an ice storm and reminiscing about the past. Fortunately her dead husband is around to dispense advice on household tasks. Beautiful writing and quirky stories, I love Margaret Atwood.
The freezing rain sifts down, handfuls of shining rice thrown by some unseen celebrant. Wherever it hits, it crystallizes into a granulated coating of ice. In the streetlights it looks so beautiful, like fairy silver, thinks Constance. But then, she would think that; she's far too prone to enchantment.
The Janus Stone - Elly Griffiths - the second in the series featuring the forensic archaeologist and police detective. Only a few chapters in and I already think it will live up to the standard of the first one which I finished earlier today.
A friend lent me a copy of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman as I said I'd always intended to read some of Pratchett's work and never got around to it.
I have to say though that I'm not really enjoying it so far:( and I'm wondering if I should've started with the Discworld novels as an introduction to his writing.
I'll persevere though, as I'm only a quarter in.
A friend lent me a copy of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman as I said I'd always intended to read some of Pratchett's work and never got around to it.
I have to say though that I'm not really enjoying it so far:( and I'm wondering if I should've started with the Discworld novels as an introduction to his writing.
I'll persevere though, as I'm only a quarter in.
Good Omens is my favourite Terry Pratchett book, but I'm sure it doesn't appeal to everyone! Discworld novels don't really need to be read in order, if you want to read one of the later ones, Going Postal introduces a new main character and could be read as a standalone book.
I'd also recommend Nation. It's not part of the Discworld series and, although it is aimed at YA readers, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's set in an alternate version of the mid 1800s and is about the after effects of a tsunami on a small island community. Excellent.
I'm currently listening to the audiobook edition of The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but I'm afraid that, so far, it hasn't grabbed me.
Just started the first of the 'Jack Aubrey & Steven Maturin'
novels by Patrick O'Brian 'Master and Commander'
Liking it so far, and there are 20 books in the series (plus a
21st Unfinished one) so plenty to go at If I decide to read them
all!
They filmed 'Master and Commander' using material from
about three different stories in the series, or so I am led to
believe. Whilst I can take or leave Russell Crowe, I found the
film an enjoyable tale, of its period.
I finished "Daughter" by Jane Shemilt this morning. I enjoyed it a lot and wasn't expecting the ending at all. I'm hoping for a film adaption though a google search came back with nothing as of yet.
I started "The First Phone Call From Heaven" by Mitch Albom this afternoon.
I'd like to read "Love Letters To The Dead" by Ava Dellaira next. I'd need to buy it first though.
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oh i loved that, i hope you have lots of tissues though....
Have just started The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko and am enjoying it so far.
I've now read two factual books in a row and I must make sure that my next one's a fiction book!
Quoting myself, but this was actually a lot better than I'd expected - I found it more sad than scary although there was one point at about 90% where I had to stop reading at bedtime!
Now I'm reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths, a thriller featuring a forensic archaeologist and police detective - I accidentally read no. 6 in the series recently so now I'm starting at no.1.
I'm now reading Stone Mattress: Nine Tales by Margaret Atwood. Nine short stories, the first three of which are related. A common theme of aging in all the stories, apparently the author is in her seventies now.
I've finished the first tale, it's called Alphinland. An elderly widow is coping with an ice storm and reminiscing about the past. Fortunately her dead husband is around to dispense advice on household tasks. Beautiful writing and quirky stories, I love Margaret Atwood.
Very absorbing read. I really didn't want it to end.
Book 4 in the Gaius Valerius Verrens series of Roman novels, a series which starts brilliantly and just gets better from there.
Now onto Obsessed by T R Ragan.
I have to say though that I'm not really enjoying it so far:( and I'm wondering if I should've started with the Discworld novels as an introduction to his writing.
I'll persevere though, as I'm only a quarter in.
Good Omens is my favourite Terry Pratchett book, but I'm sure it doesn't appeal to everyone! Discworld novels don't really need to be read in order, if you want to read one of the later ones, Going Postal introduces a new main character and could be read as a standalone book.
I'd also recommend Nation. It's not part of the Discworld series and, although it is aimed at YA readers, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's set in an alternate version of the mid 1800s and is about the after effects of a tsunami on a small island community. Excellent.
I'm currently listening to the audiobook edition of The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but I'm afraid that, so far, it hasn't grabbed me.
novels by Patrick O'Brian 'Master and Commander'
Liking it so far, and there are 20 books in the series (plus a
21st Unfinished one) so plenty to go at If I decide to read them
all!
They filmed 'Master and Commander' using material from
about three different stories in the series, or so I am led to
believe. Whilst I can take or leave Russell Crowe, I found the
film an enjoyable tale, of its period.
I started "The First Phone Call From Heaven" by Mitch Albom this afternoon.
I'd like to read "Love Letters To The Dead" by Ava Dellaira next. I'd need to buy it first though.