RollDaDice · 31-35, M
Bette Davis’s This ‘N’That.
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@slowmarch Gosh, I’ve only managed four this year.
slowmarch · M
@SW-User Reading books! Unfortunately, kids no longer read except on something electronic, only the old hands seem to know what libraries are. I keep a record of what I have on my bookshelves and what I've read although I don't list instructional books that I have for creative writing and art. As soon as I finish a book I record it. I often delve into the bible for tips and inspiration although I'm not what you might call a religious fanatic. I use both The King James version and The English Standard version. I don't stick to any particular themes or genders; I go across many of each. I also write as you might have guessed but I bin most of it. LOL So did Mark Twain and he did okay in the end. I think the main drawback has got to be costs, books are damned expensive, but I can't hack the "Tablet" type reading or the PC. I only use them for research. Having said all that, I wish you well.
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@helenS Surprise, I recall your love of Miles.... but thank you and maybe one day I'll look them up.... Obv they are more biographical?
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
A Man Called Ove; the original Swedish novel that the Tom Hanks movie was based on but converted to the U.S. Just started A Gentleman In Moscow, about one of he last members of the Tsar's family confined to house arrest in a Moscow hotel; and Wax Pack, in which the author took an old unopened pack of Topps baseball cards and then caught up with the former players in one frenetic summer road trip.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@dancingtongue A Man Called Ove was awesome.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Simenon as in the Inspecter Maigret books? Great series.
Last book I finished was THE BLACK ABBOT by Edgard Wallace.
Right now I'm jumping between THE MAN FROM MOROCCO by Edgar Wallace, THE COMPLETE EDUCATED JONES stories by Edgar Wallace, and THE SUPERNATURAL AND WEIRD FICTION OF EDITH NESBIT Volume 1.
Last book I finished was THE BLACK ABBOT by Edgard Wallace.
Right now I'm jumping between THE MAN FROM MOROCCO by Edgar Wallace, THE COMPLETE EDUCATED JONES stories by Edgar Wallace, and THE SUPERNATURAL AND WEIRD FICTION OF EDITH NESBIT Volume 1.
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Gusman · 61-69, M
Currently reading Australian Wildlife Conservancy
The book provides a window into AWC's history and a look to the future.
It is a collection of stories showing the passion and immense effort invested by all those involved with the organisation.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the largest private owner/manager of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across over 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, Lake Eyre and the Top End.
The book provides a window into AWC's history and a look to the future.
It is a collection of stories showing the passion and immense effort invested by all those involved with the organisation.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the largest private owner/manager of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across over 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, Lake Eyre and the Top End.
Domking · 61-69, M
Simeon? You mean Inspector Maigret ? It's a great writing
I read less than I used to, guilty of too much mobile. Mostly read thrillers, travelogues, bio & some science text books. Plus some Bengali literature, too.
I read less than I used to, guilty of too much mobile. Mostly read thrillers, travelogues, bio & some science text books. Plus some Bengali literature, too.
Domking · 61-69, M
@SW-User I made a mistake in spelling Simenon.
Fiodor Dostoefsky is easier to spell - I can think of a famous German philosopher who is Shopping-where ? Dostoevsky is great but I lack the patience required to read the novelists of Russia. Perhaps the cold winter nights, when one can't go out, are conducive to fireside reading but I live in the tropics.
I read Somerset Maughm (he could have shortened it to Mom, but he was quite a snob in such matters) & his spy stories.
But I read and reread the story stories of O'Henry.
Fiodor Dostoefsky is easier to spell - I can think of a famous German philosopher who is Shopping-where ? Dostoevsky is great but I lack the patience required to read the novelists of Russia. Perhaps the cold winter nights, when one can't go out, are conducive to fireside reading but I live in the tropics.
I read Somerset Maughm (he could have shortened it to Mom, but he was quite a snob in such matters) & his spy stories.
But I read and reread the story stories of O'Henry.
hunkalove · 70-79, M
I'm going blind and can't read real books anymore but I can see well enough to read ebooks on my tablet. I've bought and am reading the last three Parker novels by Richard Stark (Donald E. Westlake).
Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
@hunkalove Great writer. I love his “Dortmunder” novels about the group of thieves. They usually make me laugh out loud. The first one is The Hot Rock.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
I don't read much fiction - I never have. The most recent novel though, last year now I think, was Robert Harris's The Second Sleep.
I heard it read in serial form on the radio, was enjoying it, missed a couple of episodes so bought a copy!
At the moment I am part-way through Lynne Trusse's book about punctuation, Eats Shoots and Leaves.
I heard it read in serial form on the radio, was enjoying it, missed a couple of episodes so bought a copy!
At the moment I am part-way through Lynne Trusse's book about punctuation, Eats Shoots and Leaves.
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@SW-User Good for you.
last book i read was who are you following? by sadie robertson. now im reading the other bennet sister by janice hadlow, one italian summer by rebecca serle, and fable by adrienne young.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
Completed The Last Goodbye by Tom Weaver last week. Good read, latest in his David Raker series.
metaldog · 51-55, F
Philip Kerr - A Philosophical Investigation
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I'm reading, slowly mind you, L. Cohen's 'The Ballad of Lepers'
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@helenS It's a slow read. I think it's the pace of the novel really.. or more about me... you must love novels who make you question yourself this way.... he wished he published instead of 'The Favourite Game' as he felt after 'The Ballad of Lepers' was more mature.... wink to hindsight and wisdom.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins and now I'm re-reading In Search of Time by Dan Falk (I'm in a time mood)
Imsleepy · 31-35
Currently reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
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Dear Mr. You, by Mary-Louise Parker
Havesomefun2 · 56-60, M
Dave grohl the storyteller
Canuckle · 51-55, M
The Whistler by John Grisham was the last book read.
TheGreatestEver123 · 41-45, M
The Shadow Line
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
The long hard road out of hell.
Something tells me it would be more interesting if I was familiar with American culture in 70s-90s. Nevertheless, I didn't expect to have such a good laugh. Now a week later with a hindsight, I feel more like I need an extra huge batch of kitten videos to dilute the oppressive reminder of the darkness and filth within people and this world.
Something tells me it would be more interesting if I was familiar with American culture in 70s-90s. Nevertheless, I didn't expect to have such a good laugh. Now a week later with a hindsight, I feel more like I need an extra huge batch of kitten videos to dilute the oppressive reminder of the darkness and filth within people and this world.
Barny52 · 56-60, M
Markmywurdz · 56-60, M
Philip José Farmer - To Your Scattered Bodies Go
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins
BigBulge · 46-50, M
I hated Dickens. Loved Capote. Loved JD Salinger
One for work - Boy in the tower
Monalisaa1986 · 36-40, F
50 shades of pink