I don't read much science fiction but this was a really interesting mix of space opera and 1930's noir.
Brooklyn - Colm Toibin
My book group book and a beautifully written novel set in Ireland and Brooklyn in the 1950's.
The Broom of the System - David Foster Wallace
Foster Wallace's first book, before the behemoth that is Infinite Jest (which is on my 'to read' list but one which I'm apprehensive about attempting) - I enjoyed it well enough. And the cover art is fabulous.
Kidnapped/Catriona - Robert Louis Stevenson
These two are usually found in the children's classics section but the writing and the language are like attempting Dickens or Dumas for the first time - the writing seems antiquated but once you get into the flow very rewarding. Must read Treasure Island next!
Shakespeare: The World as Stage - Bill Bryson
Bryson points out how little we really know about Big Bill in his engaging, approachable style. I read it in a night.
The History of Love - Nicole Krauss
Well written novel about the weight of history and love for two Jewish Americans one 80, the other 15. Some of the themes bring to mind the books of Jonathan Safran Foer (who incidentally is Krauss' husband).
Casino Royal - Ian Flemming
I promised a friend I'd try some Flemming so I now have with the first in the Bond series. Quite enjoyable and I intend, over time, to read the series.
Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens
I'm glad I still have many to go before I've read every book he wrote - that's the good thing about starting to read Dickens later in life!
One of Our Thursdays is Missing - Jasper Fforde
The latest in the Thursday Next series and this time narrated by the written Thursday. It begs the question - where to from here for the series?
Kidnapped/Catriona - Robert Louis Stevenson
These two are usually found in the children's classics section but the writing and the language are like attempting Dickens or Dumas for the first time - the writing seems antiquated but once you get into the flow very rewarding. Must read Treasure Island next!
Shakespeare: The World as Stage - Bill Bryson
Bryson points out how little we really know about Big Bill in his engaging, approachable style. I read it in a night.
The History of Love - Nicole Krauss
Well written novel about the weight of history and love for two Jewish Americans one 80, the other 15. Some of the themes bring to mind the books of Jonathan Safran Foer (who incidentally is Krauss' husband).
Casino Royal - Ian Flemming
I promised a friend I'd try some Flemming so I now have with the first in the Bond series. Quite enjoyable and I intend, over time, to read the series.
Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens
I'm glad I still have many to go before I've read every book he wrote - that's the good thing about starting to read Dickens later in life!
One of Our Thursdays is Missing - Jasper Fforde
The latest in the Thursday Next series and this time narrated by the written Thursday. It begs the question - where to from here for the series?
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