What are you reading?

My own novella "Realm of Dreams" published by Lulu.com.

I read that reasonably recently. I enjoyed it.

The Road to Dune. It's a book about the writing of the Dune books, by the son of the author.

Just closed the cover on the 39 steps.. Im off to the bookcase to see what takes my fancy next.

A Henning Mankell , Depths.

I have finished reading"Tomorrow Never Dies" based on the James Bond film and written by Raymond Benson, and published by Hodder and Stoughton.

My take is that it is the worst book I have read (partly) in a long time, being frankly bland, and not a patch on original Ian Fleming.

Additionally on reading it I was wondering after chapter three if part of the film had been missed out in the book. I didn't notice at the time but the printing / binding had been totally screwed up. All's well until the end of chapter three (page 40). The next page was actually the start of chapter ten (page 121). All goes well until page 168. The next page is 89. The pages from 41 to 88 are totally missing


I was thinking of giving the book a 2 out of 10 before I found this. My final verdict is minus 5.

I got the book from a book exchange. I don't know why someone put it there as it is really no use to anyone. It will now go into the paper recycling. I wouldn't want to torture anyone else.

I finished reading A Vicky Hill Mystery Story "Thieves!" by Hannah Dennison.

A BRILLIANT read. Fun yet adult and just with a hint of light-heartedness. I'd advise you guys read it!

I need to find time to read this novel: I may have to read it when I'm in bed. There is just no time in the daytime.

I finished a Star Trek novel that I got in July! Yay! Not sure why it took me so long. I'd give it a 4 out of 5 (which is how I can rate books on GoodReads) because it didn't need to jump around so often with three different timelines that eventually came together. Still, a good story overall!

I have The Royal Librarian (Daisy Wood) on loan from the library, and we'll see if I make progress on that. On my own shelf is another of her books, and I didn't finish it yet. Oops!

Or you could wait until the film comes out.

That's true, but it will be a few months before a new budget appears.

I have heard from patients that the first ten years or so of their retirement are wonderful, maybe the best times of their lives. After that health becomes more of an issue.

I have a feeling that might happen to most people. I hope that would not be my case.