Speaking of books

[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.

[Owlie]

I regressed back to childhood last night and read one of the Redwall books (one of the ones that came out while I was in high school) cover-to-cover. And I enjoyed it immensely. I still have two more to read!

I'm also reading a Terry Pratchett book (Making Money)

[ny biker]

I bought Steve Matchett's "The Mechanic's Tale -- Life in the Pit Lanes of Formula One" to give to my father for father's day. I'm thinking of reading it first.

Also when I was in an about-to-close Border's recently I found a book that has info about every player in Mets history, ordered by their numbers. I need to read it before I start passing it around to my brother, sister, nephews, etc.

[indysteel]

I regressed back to childhood last night and read one of the Redwall books (one of the ones that came out while I was in high school) cover-to-cover. And I enjoyed it immensely. I still have two more to read!

I've read a couple of recent Newberry Award winners lately. While certainly not challenging reading as a general rule, they are enjoyable.