Just finished reading my first spy novel in ages. Felt like one and oh my goodness it was great! Gave it 4,5 stars as the story is a bit slow in certain parts ( that's in part a pro too in others )
The book is called A Spy Alone by Charles Beaumont and I highly recommend it.
It’s been a couple of years since I last read the Merchant Princes series by @cstross, which I revisit every so often - I’ve just finished re-reading The Bloodline Feud, which I loved and would highly recommend if you want a different take on parallel worlds, industrial development, culture clash and much, much more. I’m straight onto the next book now! #amreading#bookstodon
If you’re a fan of podcasts, there are over dozen podcast dedicated to #JaneAusten and the Brontes. If I’m missing any, let me know so I can update the list!
I'm currently reading 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster, which I'm thoroughly enjoying.
However, I'm finding it really hard to keep track of the various incarnations of Ferguson. I know each .number follows on from the previous, so chapter 1.1 is followed by 2.1, etc... but I swear I spend the first quarter of each chapter trying to remember that timeline.
#WhatchaReading ? #AmReading Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh which is very intriguing so far. Lots and lots of undercurrents, clueless main character.
I appreciated the depth of the research and craft even more on a reread. The 7th century setting is engrossing, and I absolutely love the protagonist. I first read this 10+ years ago and can see the impact of the style and themes on my own writing since then.
It's hard to keep all the similar-sounding names and politics straight, but Griffith does her best and the stunning prose more than makes up for it.