What book are you reading ...

[Rosencrantz]

Just finished War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line by David Nott. A fascinating read of a surgeon who has worked with the armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and volunteered for the likes of the Red Cross and Medicins Sans Frontieres in places as diverse as Sierra Leone, Haiti and Syria. A very dangerous undertaking at times and often quite a difficult read as well although very illuminating.

 

[Bridgy 81]

My book reading is almost exclusively music or football related.
So nothing very educational I’m afraid.
I’ve recently completed Martin O’Neill’s and Brian Johnson’s (AC/DC vocalist) new autobiographies.
I’m currently reading Francis Benali’s. I’m still on the bit about his colourful (mostly red) football career then he‘ll be describing some of his incredible post-playing, endurance challenges that he’s subsequently undertaken whilst fundraising for charity.
Alan Smith’s, ex-Arsenal striker, and ex-Sex Pistol, Steve Jones’, next on the bedside table.
I love libraries!

 

[otterton reds]

My book reading is almost exclusively music or football related.
So nothing very educational I’m afraid.
I’ve recently completed Martin O’Neill’s and Brian Johnson’s (AC/DC vocalist) new autobiographies.
I’m currently reading Francis Benali’s. I’m still on the bit about his colourful (mostly red) football career then he‘ll be describing some of his incredible post-playing, endurance challenges that he’s subsequently undertaken whilst fundraising for charity.
Alan Smith’s, ex-Arsenal striker, and ex-Sex Pistol, Steve Jones’, next on the bedside table.
I love libraries!

 

[otterton reds]

I read Steve Jones autobiography last month Iam now reading Chris Hargreaves

 

[Jason H]

As mentioned in the politics today thread, I'm reading Konstantin Kisin's "An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West".

 

[Avening Posse]

It’s a shame about Ray - Jonathan Seidler

 

[Billy The Fish]

Of Mice and Men. Never read it before and knew nothing about the book. Wow! Wasn't expecting that ending.

Sometimes you realise why a certain book is a classic and this is one of them.

 

[Jason H]

Of Mice and Men. Never read it before and knew nothing about the book. Wow! Wasn't expecting that ending.

Sometimes you realise why a certain book is a classic and this is one of them.

I remember reading it in my English class when I was in Wyoming. Bona fide classic.

 

[BigBanker]

Of Mice and Men. Never read it before and knew nothing about the book. Wow! Wasn't expecting that ending.

Sometimes you realise why a certain book is a classic and this is one of them.

Can't beat a classic but short novel.

Of Mice And Men is one of the very best!

 

[lamrobhero]

Of Mice and Men. Never read it before and knew nothing about the book. Wow! Wasn't expecting that ending.

Sometimes you realise why a certain book is a classic and this is one of them.

Yes. Great book (though I think that it was also written so that it could be performed in the theatre). The dream of acquiring a house and a bit of land is powerful.

I read all of John Steinbeck's books and some of his journalism in my late teens. Now I recognise his flaws as a writer and as a person but Of Mice and Men is one of his best.

I think of John Stenbeck everytime a drive along the A303 to London past Cadbury Castle (site of Camelot?). The King Arthur legend was an inspiration for the young Steinbeck. In the 1950s he came to the UK to rewrite the King Arthur legend staying in a cottage at Bruton. It was not going well (and never completed). One day he ascended Cadbury Castle and looked at the view (including Glastonbury Tor). He was moved to tears maybe because he had reached his limit.