What are you reading in 2016?

[Paul]

Just starting
The Gifts of Reading by Robert Macfarlane
Adrift: A Secret Life of London's Waterways by Helen Babbs
Violence in the Skies: A History of Aircraft Hijacking and Bombing by Philip Baum

[Jan]

Jan wrote: "I'm reading a tome on the origins of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It's quite a bit more detail than I initially wanted, but it's very interesting...and sad."

It's long enough that I doubt even Paul could read it on his lunch break!

[Paul]

:-)

[Wendy]

Just started Brazzaville Beach by William Boyd for the Book Hunter Challenge- enjoyable so far

[Jackie]

I've made a start on We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride and am enjoying it so far.

[Joy]

I've just started Ark Baby but i was so repelled in the first chapter by one of what i think is going to be main characters that im not sure about continuing. Has anyone read it?

[Paul]

Not come across that one Joy

[Paul]

Aiming to read these this week:
Wall of Stone by Heather Robinson
Pit Stops, Pitfalls and Olive Pits: A literary license to enjoy driving escapades throughout scenic Italy by John Tabellione
Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways. Christian Wolmar by Christian Wolmar
Rice's Architectural Primer by Matthew Rice

[Jan]

Paul wrote: "Aiming to read these this week:
Wall of Stone by Heather Robinson
[book:Pit Stops, Pitfalls and Olive Pits: A literary license to enjoy driving escapades throughou..."

Remember to take time to breathe.

[Paul]

They are all fairly short Jan.

[Katheryn]

Here is my review for A Machine Made This Book: Ten Sketches of Computer Science by John Whitington: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Joy]

I'm plodding along through The Luck of the Vails which I got from the library because I so loved EF Benson's Lucia books. However in this book, written much earlier, he keeps building tension and creating a feeling of trepidation only for it to be resolved two pages later.

[Paul]

Next three books I am reading are:
The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and the Blockchain Are Challenging the Global Economic Order by Paul Vigna
The Man in the High Castle by Rose George
Deep Sea and Foreign Going: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Brings You 90% of Everything by Rose George

[Jennifer]

Right now, I'm reading The Monuments Men and The Monstrumologist.

[Paul]

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, And The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History is on my TBR too Jennifer. Let me know what you think of it.

[Sue]

Blowback

Have just started this, it is the 5th Enzo Files book by Peter May. The first four have been very good, so hoping for another good read.

[Jennifer]

Paul, so far it is outstanding. The author has a way of making non-fiction read like fiction.

[Jackie]

Going to start Midwives by Chris Bohjalian later tonight.

Lucky I checked what I'd typed before hitting "post" as the title had come up as Mudwives! That sounds like a whole different book :)

[Annette]

This month I have started on my personal challenge- to read the Wheel of Time series. I'm currently on book 3- The Dragon Reborn, and enjoying it so far.

[Paul]

How many are in the series Annette?

[Annette]

Paul wrote: "How many are in the series Annette?"

14 books and a prequel. I've been wanting to read them for a while, so I said this would be the year I do it

[Paul]

Quick blast through Bradley Wiggins: My Hour by Bradley Wiggins so I can return it to the library tomorrow

[Jackie]

Going to start Restless by William Boyd today.

[Paul]

Jo keeps saying that William Boyd is a great author, but I have not yet read any of his.

[Paul]

As their is a reservation on it, next to read is Under the Tump: Sketches of Real Life on the Welsh Borders

[Jackie]

This will be the first book I've read by him. I actually was going to read Ordinary Thunderstorms but then realised that was a follow on from Restless. I don't like reading books out of order really so grabbed a copy of Restless off eBay :)

[Wendy]

I've recently finished Brazzaville Beach my first William Boyd after several years of nagging from my Boyd obsessed other half, I really enjoyed it, hate it when he's right!

[Lisa]

Any Human Heart is also wonderful. Boyd is in my top 10 authors for sure.

[Paul]

I feel that you are telling me I should read him too, Lisa!

[Lisa]

I'll try and get him into a monthly read, Paul! I am sure Jo would be my wingman on this.

[Paul]

Almost bought Ordinary Thunderstorms today

[Jackie]

I'm going to start reading White Dog Fell From the Sky by Eleanor Morse today. The title of the book caught my eye...

[Lisa]

Reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Murakami. Quite an unusual read, a sort of memoir with added exercise.

So far he has described himself as a 'mediocre runner' despite the fact that he had done 23 marathons – at least one a year. Feeling a bit inadequate with my measly 5ks!

[Joy]

Lisa wrote: "Any Human Heart is also wonderful. Boyd is in my top 10 authors for sure."

I decided I must try William Boyd as so many of you rate him highly. The only one the library had was An Ice-Cream War so I'll be starting that soon.

[Lisa]

Ooh, not read that one, Joy. Do report back! I hope it is good.

[Paul]

Over halfway through The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and it is very good so far

[Toyah]

Recently finished Doughnut by Tom Holt and last week I started The Outsorcerer's Apprentice also by Tom Holt...some light relief from Infinite Jest

[Wendy]

Have recently started two - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey not sure what to make of this at the moment but going to stick with it. Also Harry Potter and the Cursed Child far more ridiculously excited than a 43 year old should be when this came through my letterbox yesterday! Couldn't wait to finish the Snow Child before I started it!

[Jackie]

I'm starting Blue Monday by Nicci French today.

[Joy]

Wendy wrote: "Have recently started two - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey not sure what to make of this at the moment but going to stick with it. Also [book:Harry Potter and the Cur..."

I liked the snow child very much (thought the wintery and other-worldly atmosphere created was wonderful) but I wasn't quite satisfied with the ending. I'll be interested to hear what you think.

[Wendy]

Joy wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Have recently started two - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey not sure what to make of this at the moment but going to stick with it. Also [book:Harry Pott..."

I have to say The Snow Child is really growing on me now, I wasn't sure at first but it is getting slowly more addictive. Your are right about the atmosphere of the book Joy the cold and beauty comes right off the pages. Will let you know what I think of the ending!

[Lisa]

On my bedside table (so reading a few pages before crashing out and will take ages to finish) is Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. the autobio of Viv Albertine from punk band The Slits. I've seen this book recommended everywhere and it fits with the 'Music' in the BV challenge. She writes really well.

Going on holiday on Saturday with just my Kindle so am musing about what to read next.

[Lisa]

Wendy wrote: "Joy wrote: "I have to say The Snow Child is really growing on me now, I wasn't sure at first but it is getting slowly more addictive. Your are right about the atmosphere of the book Joy the cold and beauty comes right off the pages. Will let you know what I think of the ending!"

I loved The Snow Child, it is a lovely take on a classic tale and as you say, so atmospheric. I hope you continue to enjoy it!

[Jackie]

I really enjoyed The Snow Child too!

Starting The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff today.

[Wendy]

Oooooh The Danish Girl - that's one I meant to put on the never ending to read pile ages ago - must read it before seeing the film!!

[Jackie]

Just finished The Danish Girl, Wendy. Thought it was quite good, bit slow at times for me though.

Starting Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer today. The final book in the Exmoor trilogy.

[Paul]

Week off, so next up is:
A Spy by Nature
Words of Mercury
Light Music
Silverheart
Children of God
Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot

[Joy]

Jackie wrote: "Just finished The Danish Girl, Wendy. Thought it was quite good, bit slow at times for me though.

Starting Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer today. The final book in the Exmoor trilogy."

I've just finished Finders Keepers. Unfortunately I somehow missed the middle book of the trilogy but actually this one works fine as a stand alone. A good thriller.

[Pamela]

Just finished Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot. Lots of interesting information and his enthusiasm is infectious. Now reading Empire of the Sun, not sure I like it much.

[Jackie]

I'm starting The American Boy by Andrew Taylor today.