Speaking of books

[hebe]

I agree so much! I've just finished "Started Early, Took My Dog" and won't say anything more for fear of affecting your reading pleasure. I rate her enormously as a writer, despite the fact that I generally forget her novel's plot-lines within a few weeks of finishing one of her books.

Today I bought Sarah Waters "The Little Stranger" and am looking forward to starting it this weekend.

[indysteel]

I agree so much! I've just finished "Started Early, Took My Dog" and won't say anything more for fear of affecting your reading pleasure. I rate her enormously as a writer, despite the fact that I generally forget her novel's plot-lines within a few weeks of finishing one of her books.

Today I bought Sarah Waters "The Little Stranger" and am looking forward to starting it this weekend.

I forget the plots a bit, too--which means I should just reread them I suppose. So far, my favorite of the series has been Case Histories. I couldn't put that one down. I also really enjoyed her Behind the Scenes at the Museum. I have reread that one multiple times and given it as a gift to several friends. It's one of my favorite books.

[Trek-chick]

Here is what I am reading at the moment...


"Climb to Conquer: The Untold Story of WWII's 10th Mountain Ski Division"

[withm]

I am about 1/4 through reading Laura Hildenbrand's Unbroken on my Kindle - fascinating story!

In the car I am listening to, and about halfway through, Ken Follet's World Without End - the sequel to his equally lengthy Pillars of the Earth. This audio book is on 36 CDs! I think it's a new record for long books for me. Very interesting story, but I think I liked Pillars better.

In the last couple of months I have read Franzen's Freedom, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Bill Bryson's At Home but did not enjoy them so much as I had expected to.

I really liked The Girl Who Played with Fire, My Nine Lives (Leon Fleischer autobiography) and The Thousand Autums of Jacob de Zoet

[Trek420]

Just read ....The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ... intense, exciting and very sad. A must read if you're interested in American history and science.

[tulip]

Some short stories by DH Lawrence; current one is The Virgin And The Gypsy.

[ClockworkOrange]

Am so trying to improve the way I swim breast stroke, watched numerous YouTube clips, trying to perfect it.

Came across this book "Master the Art of Swimming" ......Raising your performance with the Alexander Technique. The book is by Steven Shaw.

So far so good, think it is going to be something like yoga in water, it's not about speed or how many lengths you do. (The authors opinion not mine)

[Catrin]

I enjoy mysteries - not the modern American crime novel - but old fashioned mysteries. Period mysteries are even better Am reading my first novel by Peter Tremayne, Valley of the Shadow. The "sleuth" is an Irish nun who is also a dalaigh which is an interesting combination. Right now I don't have much time for casual reading so am really enjoying it! I am going to have to consider what to take for reading on the flight, my Sony Reader for sure, but may take something else. Time will tell

[TsPoet]

I read and write all day at work, and haven't read a book in years. I listened to the Harry Potter series, and that's it for at least 10 years.
I asked for a Nook for my birthday, as I thought it might help me get back into reading - it has!
The first books I got for it were 'The Girl....' series by Stieg Larson. Wonderful series.
http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Dragon-Ta.../dp/0307269752
My SO borrowed my Nook over 2 weeks ago, I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever see it again. But, I have seen emails from B&N indicating I've bought new books for it

When I do get it back, I'm going to revisit this thread and get some more books.