Novels, lit fic, sf/fantasy, YA, (trying to give up crime fiction) Full non-fiction range below
I'm a retired agricultural research scientist cum academic librarian cum IT tutor working on my allotment and writing novels in the hut when not helping with the washing up or visiting our three children and their growing families (seven grandkids).
I have shelves of books encompassing religion* ancient and modern, natural history, farming, ecology, geography, gardening, poetry, philosophy, literary criticism, Kent, Wales, Northumberland, history and archaeology, especially Romano-British archaeology.
I borrow novels from the village library. Favourite authors include Richard Powers, DE Stevenson, Joanna Trollope, and ... erm ... that other person whose name I can't remember.
This link opens in a pop-up window
When Sofia Bianchi’s father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. Having been his carer for …
When Sofia Bianchi’s father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. …
It's a romance. It's easy reading. The characters are engaging and the storytelling is well paced and, all in all, it is very enjoyable.
I'm still thinking about them, those folk, wondering how they're getting on. That's the sign of a good book.
When Sofia Bianchi’s father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. …
Romance. A good summer read. Engaging characters. Well paced. Enjoyed
"In the summer of 2011, just after Nour loses her father to cancer, her mother …
This is such a great book. Haven't finished it yet but I'm almost there. Two tales woven together; one mediaeval, mythical and fantastic, the other an unflinching, brutal, contemporary story of war and displacement. Beautiful writing. Heart-rending
September 1799. William Pitt is attempting to force through anti-slavery legislation, but many have a …
Historical fiction. Interesting historical research underpinning a story about the London river police (who knew?) and various nefarious goings on among the high and mighty set at the turn of the nineteenth century. Likeable main character and supporters. The villains are ... villainous; the plot, at times, is stretched a bit thin.
September 1799. William Pitt is attempting to force through anti-slavery legislation, but many have a …
Interesting historical research underpinning a story of the London river police (who knew?) and various nefarious goings on among the high and mighty at the turn of the nineteenth century. Likeable main character and supporters. The villains are ... villainous, the plot, at times, is stretched a bit thin.
A very human story set in a cosmic (and global and political) context. Brilliant
Wow! This is some book! Heartfelt and heartrending. Dealing with vast topics but dealing with them so simply that it is an easy read ... if not always a comfortable one. Father-son relationship takes on HumanRace-PlanetEarth relationship in a cosmic and very personal story. Profound and moving. Vital
The title is The Half Life of Valery K
Not sure why it is labelled The Rust Country here ...
Why is this book called The Rust Country on Rambling Readers when the actual title is The Half Life of Valery K? - and it is called The Half Life of Valery K on other instances of Bookwyrm?
Mystified
In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton returns to his tiny flat to find a gold pocketwatch on …
Brilliant. This is, imho, a wonderful book. It is constantly fascinating; never a dull moment
Natasha Pulley is a really innovative, fresh and original writer. I have enjoyed both of the books I've read to date. Excellent
Two worlds. One heart. Twelve hours.
Bianca Maria Curtis is at the brink of losing …
Romance makes the world go round
First impressions: this is brilliant Sensitive treatment of father-son relationship starting with a trip to the woods. Big themes. Very funny encapsulation of father's autobiography. I'm on about page ~40
Somewhat odd arrangement of "chapters/sections", which are not numbered or given headings. Sections have new-page-plus-the-first-line-in-CAPITAL-LETTERS but no white space at the top of the new page. I'm not sure how that helps
To be exact, my wife wants to read it!
