I'm currently (re)reading "The Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch which had I read a synopsis for the novel beforehand I would have rejected it as not being "my kind if thing" but I have really enjoyed the series. The author is an ex scriptwriter for Dr Who and writes with an engaging and amusing style utilising slang and metaphor in the narrative such that the reader feels he is inside the mind of Peter Grant, the main character.
Prior to the above I read "The Cicero Trilogy" by Robert Harris which is a fictional/factual account of the life of the Roman Senator Cicero. A lengthy read but more than worth the effort although I suggest a couple of months between each book. Harris is an accomplished and capable writer and his research is thorough.
Plain Truth said
12:28 PM Nov 3, 2022
Reading =An Unsung Hero Tom Crean- Antarctic Survivor, by Michael Smith.
He served with both Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton,spent longer on the ice than either and outlived then both.
The book I just finished was"Into the Unknown" by John Bailey,about Ludwig Leichardt.
I went from the desert to the ice.
Magnarc said
01:10 PM Nov 3, 2022
Currently reading Nail in the Bannister by R Stornaway.
What those men endured and achieved is astonishing.
Mike Harding said
01:13 PM Nov 3, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
Currently reading Nail in the Bannister by R Stornaway.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel Magnarc.
Cuppa said
01:18 PM Nov 3, 2022
Castaway by Robert Macklin. The true story of the young french cabin boy, Narcisse Pelletier, shipwrecked on Cape York in 1858, & subsequently saved & adopted by a local aboriginal tribe close to where we are currently living.
Finished a fantastic book about the life of Eyre the Explorer last night. Started a biography today about the late Rory Gallagher an Irish blues musician.
Magnarc said
02:13 PM Nov 3, 2022
Humble apologies Mike for reducing your post to banalities. At least you don't have a cane, or do you........................?
Whenarewethere said
03:12 PM Nov 3, 2022
Currently reading a 4000 page work shop manual.
But this is an interesting book.
Joda said
03:31 PM Nov 3, 2022
Australias secret army, second world war book telling the story of the coas****chers, gutsy group of men and women who were not even in the military, if caught they could be shot as spies.
Roadie14 said
07:11 PM Nov 3, 2022
The Brigandshaw Chronicles by Peter Rimmer (I am at book 3 of a 15 book series).
An fictional adventure series set in South Africa in the 1800s forward. If you like Wilbur Smith stories, you may also like this.
Radar said
07:27 AM Nov 4, 2022
The Hank Snow Story.
A camp kitchen pick up and a good pick up it was. Loaned the book to a friend and he returned the book with 5 of his albums to listen to.
The exploits of a group of MI5 rejects, a novel concept, well written and good story lines.
Quote this selection
KevinJ said
12:04 PM Nov 10, 2022
Cook by Rob Mundle. All about the Master Mariner. I've just finished one about Aboriginal Trackers and another one about Bourke and Wills. These types tend to be my caravan reading ones.
Santa said
05:37 PM Nov 10, 2022
The Brethran, John Grisham.
The "Brethren" are three former judges who are incarcerated at Trumble, a fictional federal minimum security prison located in northern Florida. The trio embark on a scam to deceive and exploit wealthy closeted gay men.
Grisham is always engaging.
86GTS said
06:22 PM Nov 10, 2022
KevinJ wrote:
Cook by Rob Mundle. All about the Master Mariner. I've just finished one about Aboriginal Trackers and another one about Bourke and Wills. These types tend to be my caravan reading ones.
I'm with you, Rob Mundle's series of books are fantastic.
Reading books about the exploration of our country by land & sea has been an obsession of mine for many years.
A shot of a small section of my bookcase.
Craig1 said
08:07 PM Nov 10, 2022
London Rules by Mick Herron.
The exploits of a group of MI5 rejects, a novel concept, well written and good story lines
A good series, takes a different look at spies
Wannabe nomad said
04:24 PM Nov 12, 2022
Can't read anymore as I get a stiff neck (don't sit on this device much for the same reason)
But I'm listening to audio books from S.A. libraries for free and find if I go to the 'recently added' section I am becoming more widely read (if you can call it that). All different genre's mostly fiction: Especially liking historical fiction/thriller that has actual historical facts of the era wound into the story as I didn't learn much history at school. Nice to be entertained yet learn something I didn't know.
Nifty150 said
10:02 PM Nov 12, 2022
Rock Star, by Kristin Weindenback
Biography of Reg Spriggs, of Arkaroola fame. I got here after reading Regs own book, Geology is Fun which is a great read on its own, and Dune is a Four Letter Word by his wife Griselda. Fascinating story about a remarkable family, with details about the first powered crossing of the Simpson Desert - then 3 yo Doug now runs Arkaroola - and the discovery of perhaps the worlds most important fossil in 1946-48. Dont be put off by the simple titles of these books.
86GTS said
03:18 PM Nov 30, 2022
I'm about halfway through this one, its a great read.
-- Edited by 86GTS on Wednesday 30th of November 2022 05:09:04 PM
It would be good to have a "sticky" for this....
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I'm currently (re)reading "The Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch which had I read a synopsis for the novel beforehand I would have rejected it as not being "my kind if thing" but I have really enjoyed the series. The author is an ex scriptwriter for Dr Who and writes with an engaging and amusing style utilising slang and metaphor in the narrative such that the reader feels he is inside the mind of Peter Grant, the main character.
Prior to the above I read "The Cicero Trilogy" by Robert Harris which is a fictional/factual account of the life of the Roman Senator Cicero. A lengthy read but more than worth the effort although I suggest a couple of months between each book. Harris is an accomplished and capable writer and his research is thorough.
Reading =An Unsung Hero Tom Crean- Antarctic Survivor, by Michael Smith.
He served with both Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton,spent longer on the ice than either and outlived then both.
The book I just finished was"Into the Unknown" by John Bailey,about Ludwig Leichardt.
I went from the desert to the ice.
Currently reading Nail in the Bannister by R Stornaway.
PT: have you read "South" by Earnest Shackleton
What those men endured and achieved is astonishing.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel Magnarc.
Castaway by Robert Macklin.
The true story of the young french cabin boy, Narcisse Pelletier, shipwrecked on Cape York in 1858, & subsequently saved & adopted by a local aboriginal tribe close to where we are currently living.
Finished a fantastic book about the life of Eyre the Explorer last night.
Started a biography today about the late Rory Gallagher an Irish blues musician.
Humble apologies Mike for reducing your post to banalities. At least you don't have a cane, or do you........................?
Currently reading a 4000 page work shop manual.
But this is an interesting book.
The Hank Snow Story.
A camp kitchen pick up and a good pick up it was. Loaned the book to a friend and he returned the book with 5 of his albums to listen to.
London Rules by Mick Herron.
The exploits of a group of MI5 rejects, a novel concept, well written and good story lines.
Quote this selection
Cook by Rob Mundle. All about the Master Mariner. I've just finished one about Aboriginal Trackers and another one about Bourke and Wills. These types tend to be my caravan reading ones.
The Brethran, John Grisham.
The "Brethren" are three former judges who are incarcerated at Trumble, a fictional federal minimum security prison located in northern Florida. The trio embark on a scam to deceive and exploit wealthy closeted gay men.
Grisham is always engaging.
I'm with you, Rob Mundle's series of books are fantastic.
Reading books about the exploration of our country by land & sea has been an obsession of mine for many years.
A shot of a small section of my bookcase.
The exploits of a group of MI5 rejects, a novel concept, well written and good story lines
A good series, takes a different look at spies
Can't read anymore as I get a stiff neck (don't sit on this device much for the same reason)
But I'm listening to audio books from S.A. libraries for free and find if I go to the 'recently added' section I am becoming more widely read (if you can call it that). All different genre's mostly fiction: Especially liking historical fiction/thriller that has actual historical facts of the era wound into the story as I didn't learn much history at school. Nice to be entertained yet learn something I didn't know.
Biography of Reg Spriggs, of Arkaroola fame. I got here after reading Regs own book, Geology is Fun which is a great read on its own, and Dune is a Four Letter Word by his wife Griselda. Fascinating story about a remarkable family, with details about the first powered crossing of the Simpson Desert - then 3 yo Doug now runs Arkaroola - and the discovery of perhaps the worlds most important fossil in 1946-48. Dont be put off by the simple titles of these books.
I'm about halfway through this one, its a great read.
-- Edited by 86GTS on Wednesday 30th of November 2022 05:09:04 PM