Speaking of 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.

[badger]

I'm reading the book version of Ken Follet's World Without End. His writing isn't the best, but the Pillars of the Earth series just sucks you in. Takes a bit to get in, but I just can't put it down right now.

I have so many books on my shelf that are waiting to be read - too many books, not enough time!!

My book club is going to likely choose Infidel Ayaan Hirsi Ali for next month.

[MomOnBike]

I'm reading "Around the World on a Bicycle" by Thomas Stevens on my Kindle. I think he was probably the first person to go around the world on a bike. His cultural attitudes are annoying, and he's not the best writer, but he had the grit to get it done.

A lot of his trip was on foot, pushing the penny-farthing when the road conditions were too bad to ride. This gives me permission to get off and push every now and again.

He also spent some time dangling over railroad bridge trestles while the train was chugging along on the same bridge. Yeah, it is an adventure story.