Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s Comments (group member since Oct 06, 2009)

Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Anne wrote: "[bookcover:Scotland: The Story of a Nation]
Has to be one of the best if not the best non-fiction books i have ever read, well written by a man born in Iceland who came to love Scotland and spend m..."

WOW- looks like a great book!! thanks

Among books I am reading is new thriller RED CELL

Nick wrote: "I think, for me, it has to be 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' because it stuck close to Le Carre's book, was very authentic, and captured the security services culture of the cold war period. Also, ..."

I just got A Deadly Affair on DVD with James Mason playing Smiley though under a different name. What a great film and Mason is superb in the lead role. Le Carre's character is portrayed with incredible insight by James Mason

A great BIG welcome to all our new members!!!

Franz wrote: "Hi all, My name is Franz McLaren and I thank you for inviting me to this group. I am primarily a YA Fantasy author with a passion for reading that borders on fanaticism. My spare time is extremely ..."

Welcome Franz!

Thomas wrote: "Travis McGee. Not a traditional detective, but the greatest."

Ah!!! a classic created by a legend!!!

L.J. wrote: "My favourite detective is Ruth Rendell's Wexford. In fact,I'm in love with him. My second favourite is my own creation, Inspector Chaudhuri, making his debut in DEADLY NEVERGREEN. Of course, I coul..."

Inspector Chaudhuri- FACINATING NAME! how did you come up with it/

Tony wrote: "I hope so. Been getting some great reviews on Amazon, but to be honest just getting the book published has already achieved more than I ever thought would happen.
I now have left my mark on British..."

Well certainly a great achievement! Wonderful for your Grandchildren to have this- and for all lovers of great books!

Jennifer wrote: "I wanted to introduce myself and invite you to read my latest novel. My name is Jennifer J Carr and I have recently published my first Indie Horror novel, titled The Thirteenth Heart. Please take..."

Chester wrote: "The first book in my Post Cold War thriller trilogy, Beware the Jabberwock, is available in ebook format for the Kindle, Nook and other readers, and the print version should be up on Amazon any day..."

superb looking books, both!!!

Tony wrote: "I'm Tony Levy I have written my autobiography of my 25 year working career serving in Her Majesty's Prison Service.
This is a warts an all revelation of what goes on behind the closed doors of the ..."



Welcome Tony- what an interesting book!!!

Nick wrote: "Hello All

Rick has kindly invited me to join this group. I'm pleased to accept. I'll introduce myself in a little more detail next week. In the meantime you might like to look at my blog: http://n..."

Great to have you here Nick!!

L.J. wrote: "I left a message a few minutes ago telling you about my book release but unfortunately I didn't leave any links. So here they are:Deadly Nevergreen

Thanks for your pat..."

Welcome L.J. - love the cover of your book! and sounds like a terrific read!!

Forrest wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invite! I am Forrest Aguirre, World Fantasy Award-winning editor and author. My reading tastes are too diverse to categorize. I'm a multi-reader, many books at once. Currently ..."

Chester wrote: "Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I've been writing in one form or another for more than sixty years. I started writing novels after retirement from the workaday world in 1989. I have five published..."

Great to welcome you, Chester and Forrest!!

Very welcome!

John wrote: "Honoured to see The Survival of Thomas Ford mentioned here:
http://www.rebmacrath.blogspot.co.uk/...

Equally honoured to see that The Survival of..."

Superb links and book!!

Just about done with THE BOSS- quite surpised at how much I enjoy it- a very fine- fast moving..and moving thriller

Werner wrote: "Rick, Joyce's lifelong ladyfriend, whom he finally married late in life, was Nora Barnacle. From what I've read about his life, though, although she loved him deeply, she didn't really have much a..."

LOL- quite interesting Werner! but did the Woman who started bookstore Shakespeare & Co. do most of the work getting Ullyses puplished?

I said it once- I will say it again and again- I am so amazed at the wonderful and talented folks we have as James Mason Members!

KOMET wrote: "Hi Rick,

You may want to check out the latest Omar Bradley biography, which is the following ---

Omar Bradley: General at War by Jim DeFelice

[bookcover:Omar Bradley: General at War]

Patton I'm..."

Loved Karl Malden as Gen. Bradley in film PATTON

Vonda wrote: "I'll have to find free time to watch the series! I really adore Columbo!!!
:-D"

No matter your mood- whenever you watch an episode of Columbo- always feel better! at least I do!