Hi all 
Since someone asked... I usually have at least two books on the go at once. I like to have fiction and non fiction to switch between as the mood strikes me. Right now I'm nearing the end of Ken Follett's big, juicy, 'Fall of Giants.' It's the first book of a trilogy that follows the political and social changes of the 20th century. SO glad there's another two huge volumes in this series! This is by far my favourite genre, well researched and compellingly written historical fiction presented in an enormous package (cause I read fast!)
And I'm also quickly devouring a history of bars and pubs in Victoria. I would recommend it anyone as interested in local history as I am. https://www.amazon.ca/Aqua-Vitae-History-Victoria-1851-1917/dp/1771511893
Since someone asked... I usually have at least two books on the go at once. I like to have fiction and non fiction to switch between as the mood strikes me. Right now I'm nearing the end of Ken Follett's big, juicy, 'Fall of Giants.' It's the first book of a trilogy that follows the political and social changes of the 20th century. SO glad there's another two huge volumes in this series! This is by far my favourite genre, well researched and compellingly written historical fiction presented in an enormous package (cause I read fast!)
And I'm also quickly devouring a history of bars and pubs in Victoria. I would recommend it anyone as interested in local history as I am. https://www.amazon.ca/Aqua-Vitae-History-Victoria-1851-1917/dp/1771511893
The Penguin History of Modern Vietnam was the last book I read. I read the whole book over a month or so, half of it on train rides down thru the country. Starts about 10,000 years ago. Only 30/500 or so pages on the "American War" as they call it. Great book for intro to the history of China and Indochina.
The Century Trilogy is outstanding- some really great historical fiction. I finished it a few months ago. Some of Follett's better work.Hi all
Since someone asked... I usually have at least two books on the go at once. I like to have fiction and non fiction to switch between as the mood strikes me. Right now I'm nearing the end of Ken Follett's big, juicy, 'Fall of Giants.' It's the first book of a trilogy that follows the political and social changes of the 20th century. SO glad there's another two huge volumes in this series! This is by far my favourite genre, well researched and compellingly written historical fiction presented in an enormous package (cause I read fast!)
And I'm also quickly devouring a history of bars and pubs in Victoria. I would recommend it anyone as interested in local history as I am. https://www.amazon.ca/Aqua-Vitae-History-Victoria-1851-1917/dp/1771511893
I read it as the novels came available, which meant a year and a half in between releases- so was a bit confusing sometimes keeping straight all the MANY characters through multiple family generations. But worth the ride, for sure.
Pillars of the Earth was fantastic- but most people know that one. The sequel World Without End a little less so, but still decent.
Some of his lesser known stuff is awesome IMO- Night Over Water, A Place Called Freedom, A Dangerous Fortune, the Man From St. Petersburg, The Third Twin.
Then again, I've enjoyed most of his stuff- outside of Jackdaws which I never really could stay focussed with.
And Whiteout- which seemed to just drag on to an obvious conclusion. Maybe was just a contractual commitment, rather than a well thought out and loving endeavour? Like Boston's Don't Look Back album?
You are in for a very good read, Mona- enjoy!
Dead Wake, Eric Larson
the sinking of the Lusitanian
pretty good its non fiction, it boggles me the research the guy must have did to write this book,
for those not familiar the Lusitanian was sunk, by a German U-boat, during the first world war.
the sinking of the Lusitanian
pretty good its non fiction, it boggles me the research the guy must have did to write this book,
for those not familiar the Lusitanian was sunk, by a German U-boat, during the first world war.
I love me some Dave Egger and Neil Gaiman.
But my recent work schedule has proven to be too hectic for me to enjoy a nice, long read. I need a vacation soon but these suggestions are great!!
But my recent work schedule has proven to be too hectic for me to enjoy a nice, long read. I need a vacation soon but these suggestions are great!!
I love Neil Gaiman. I am a rereader: I have read some of my favourite books multiple times, & I cannot WAIT to see 'American Gods' on TV!
Right now I am reading book 5 of Game of Thrones but I may start Tad William's "Last King of Osten Ard" before book 6.
Seriously? LOL. Reminds me of the DTES black guy who had his white girl walking on all 4's with a dog collar & leash.This is an excellent book!
& A special thanks to the gent whom I used as a footstool while reading it
How about the Kama Sutra?
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/s...amasutra-the-7-best-positions-for-women-18627
You mean in addition to PERB?
"The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert.
A staff writer for The New Yorker and one of the most respected writers on climate change, she says we are screwing up the atmosphere and the oceans so rapidly that up to 50% of all living species could be extinct by the end of this century. The resulting world won't be that friendly to the remaining two we care about most: Canis lupus familiaris and Homo sapiens.
Previous mass extinctions were acts of God, so to speak. Like asteroids that crashed into the Earth. This is the first one that's man made. Great work, everyone.
"The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert.
A staff writer for The New Yorker and one of the most respected writers on climate change, she says we are screwing up the atmosphere and the oceans so rapidly that up to 50% of all living species could be extinct by the end of this century. The resulting world won't be that friendly to the remaining two we care about most: Canis lupus familiaris and Homo sapiens.
Previous mass extinctions were acts of God, so to speak. Like asteroids that crashed into the Earth. This is the first one that's man made. Great work, everyone.
Saucer
Stephen Coonts
its interesting, global warmer and the possible extinction,
but try to get somebody out of their escalade and on a bus.
Stephen Coonts
its interesting, global warmer and the possible extinction,
but try to get somebody out of their escalade and on a bus.
