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National Book Day.
This might be an American thing, but what book are you reading now?
For me it's V2 by Robert Harris. I bought it for £1 from a shelf in the local Tesco.
The books are donated and the money goes to charity. When I've finished I'll probably return it.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have to do so much reading for work, I do not read in the evenings any more, but I do listen to talking books. I have just finished the Robert Galbraith Cormoran Strike series and have just started a Val McDermid "Karen Pirie" book called "Still Life". My next book will be Wuthering Heights (again) and then probably A Tale of Two Cities (again).
Currently reading Paul Doherty 'A Pilgrimage to Murder' set in 1381. I've just finished writing a segment of a novel set in the earlier part of the 14thC and Doherty is brilliant with his research and historical detail, so when I've finished it (it's also very enjoyable) I'll re-read what I've written in case of any errors.
I'm off on holiday for 3 days (Spain) with my sister next week, so I've bought the new Richard Osman to drift through.
On Kindle (for Waiting Rooms etc.) I'm reading Terry Pratchett 'The Thief of Time'.
When I get back I'll be researching for next segment of book, so it will be light murder mysteries.
I don't find them objectionable, a bit 'right on'. They are just 'easy reading', this new one is not a 'Thursday Club' book. I wish they weren't using Helen Mirren again for the lead part in the film they are making.
The Rev. Richard Coles murder mysteries are enjoyable, and his latest 'Murder at the Monastery' is quite eye-opening and much more serious. I'll make time to read it again in a few months to try to get full flavour.
As it's National Book Day, I might give it a go!
For a number of reasons I haven't read a book in years; but I know I can if I try really hard and block out everything else.
When and where do you enjoy your reading most? Some tips to avoid the distractions of the internet, the garden or in fact anything at all would be welcome!
Does anyone know Barbara Erskine? Maydup's question. brought her to mind. She writes stories where history crosses with the present day - and very creepy they are too. I remember reading one of her books whilst sitting on a beautiful beach under a palm tree in the Caribbean in about 100 degrees heat - and having goosebumps running up my arms! Something for Halloween perhaps.