Which book should I take on my 12.5 hour flight? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T13:42:01Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/which-book-should-i-take-on-my?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have read all but the last…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-08:537324:Comment:1868072009-03-08T05:18:30.283ZSue Dawsonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/SueDawson
I have read all but the last one, but I see mentioned here that it is a good one. I like something that really moves, and it is difficult to give advice when I really do not know what your reading tastes are (except for seeing this list).I have been to Japan twice, and it is a LONG trip. I'm headed to my grandson's wedding in Sedona, AZ, a much shorter jaunt (never been there), and I have been trying to decide what books to take on my trip. I read Water For Elephants on my way back from Norway…
I have read all but the last one, but I see mentioned here that it is a good one. I like something that really moves, and it is difficult to give advice when I really do not know what your reading tastes are (except for seeing this list).I have been to Japan twice, and it is a LONG trip. I'm headed to my grandson's wedding in Sedona, AZ, a much shorter jaunt (never been there), and I have been trying to decide what books to take on my trip. I read Water For Elephants on my way back from Norway last year. I really enjoyed it, but I am an incurable romantic. I guess I would vote for The Spy... . John
I haven't read THE CLEAN…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-20:537324:Comment:1835042009-02-20T08:23:07.012ZTom Cookehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TomCooke
John<br />
I haven't read THE CLEANER yet but any of the other books are solid reads. Any of them will get you through the trip well entertained. I personally think le Carre's SPY is one of the best.<br />
Tom
John<br />
I haven't read THE CLEANER yet but any of the other books are solid reads. Any of them will get you through the trip well entertained. I personally think le Carre's SPY is one of the best.<br />
Tom Okay I've stopped hyperventil…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-19:537324:Comment:1834002009-02-19T23:04:31.787ZKaren from AustCrimehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/austcrimefiction
Okay I've stopped hyperventilating over just 2 books - I take 2 books when I'm driving to the supermarket :) But I'd really endorse The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - really a classic of its style and wonderfully involving.
Okay I've stopped hyperventilating over just 2 books - I take 2 books when I'm driving to the supermarket :) But I'd really endorse The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - really a classic of its style and wonderfully involving. I've been thinking about this…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-19:537324:Comment:1833912009-02-19T22:12:57.107ZB.R.Statehamhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
I've been thinking about this conumdrun of yours, buddy. To hell with it--go to the library and check out the entire Tony Hillerman series of his Navajo indian police novels. They're a hell of a read.
I've been thinking about this conumdrun of yours, buddy. To hell with it--go to the library and check out the entire Tony Hillerman series of his Navajo indian police novels. They're a hell of a read. 5. River God by Wilbur Smith.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-17:537324:Comment:1827422009-02-17T17:00:18.082ZDana Stabenowhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/storyknife
5. River God by Wilbur Smith. Wonderful historical slam-bang adventure novel.<br />
6. Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher. First of five and soon to be six epic fantasy. Butcher's a gamer and the action scenes are superb, best I've read in a long time.<br />
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I know, last thing you need is more titles, but I promise you these are fat enough and good enough to get you from here to there. [I can't sleep on planes, either.]
5. River God by Wilbur Smith. Wonderful historical slam-bang adventure novel.<br />
6. Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher. First of five and soon to be six epic fantasy. Butcher's a gamer and the action scenes are superb, best I've read in a long time.<br />
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I know, last thing you need is more titles, but I promise you these are fat enough and good enough to get you from here to there. [I can't sleep on planes, either.] John is very well read in nov…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-16:537324:Comment:1825032009-02-16T14:28:23.058ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
John is very well read in novels about Japan. :)
John is very well read in novels about Japan. :) Good suggestions. Does anyone…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-16:537324:Comment:1824722009-02-16T03:20:36.663ZRichard Krausshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RichardKrauss
Good suggestions. Does anyone have any additions set in either Japan or Taiwan?<br />
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I took a trip to England once and read a Peter Robinson (Inspector Banks) novel on the flight. It was a terrific warm-up for my arrival in London.
Good suggestions. Does anyone have any additions set in either Japan or Taiwan?<br />
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I took a trip to England once and read a Peter Robinson (Inspector Banks) novel on the flight. It was a terrific warm-up for my arrival in London. LeCarre's is the only one of…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-15:537324:Comment:1821802009-02-15T04:03:30.910ZDebbi Mackhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DebbiMack
LeCarre's is the only one of the four I've read, and I highly recommend it. When you get back home, rent the movie, too. It's an excellent adaptation of the book, and Richard Burton is great in it.<br />
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Happy flying.
LeCarre's is the only one of the four I've read, and I highly recommend it. When you get back home, rent the movie, too. It's an excellent adaptation of the book, and Richard Burton is great in it.<br />
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Happy flying. The spy who came in from the…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-15:537324:Comment:1821712009-02-15T02:21:54.097Zdenise marcottehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/denisemarcotte
The spy who came in from the cold. The best classic cold war spy story in 1960 Berlin. And you can easily imagine Richard Burton in the title role (he played it in the movie version) Have a good flight.
The spy who came in from the cold. The best classic cold war spy story in 1960 Berlin. And you can easily imagine Richard Burton in the title role (he played it in the movie version) Have a good flight. Not crazy about JMR. Or Saylo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-02-13:537324:Comment:1818832009-02-13T18:38:04.272ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Not crazy about JMR. Or Saylor, for that matter. Same old, same old as far as historical mysteries are concerned. Davis has a more engaging protagonist, but her novels are a bit uneven.
Not crazy about JMR. Or Saylor, for that matter. Same old, same old as far as historical mysteries are concerned. Davis has a more engaging protagonist, but her novels are a bit uneven.