Friday 8 November 2013

A list of lists but not an A-lister....

This is a tough one and no mistake but it has served to get me thinking about a lot of things: 

Author you've read the most books from: Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle without a doubt - Holmes, Challenger and Gerard - need I say more?
Best sequel ever: I will have to go with Tim on this one - Live and Let Die
Currently reading: The Amateur Cracksman
Drink of choice whilst reading: Depends where and when and what I am reading
E-reader or physical book: E for convenience, physical for preference
Fictional character you would probably have dated in high school: Scarlet O'Hara although I doubt she would have given me a second glance....
Glad you gave this book a chance: Gone with the Wind
Hidden book gem: Zorba the Greek
Important moment in your book life: Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Just finished: The Insidious Fu Manchu
Kind of book you won't read: Political stuff - really does not do it for me
Longest book you've read: War and Peace although I guess that Tolkien would come close
Major book hangover because of  disappointing endings: Seven Pillars of Wisdom - unsatisfactory all round really.
Number of bookcases you own: 5
One book you've read multiple times: The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer
Preferred place to read: Anywhere quiet
Quote that inspires you/gives you all the feels from a book you've read: The dreamers of the day are dangerous men
Reading regret: The same as my worst bookish habit (see below)
Series you started and need to finish: E.E. Doc Smith - the Lensman series
Three of your all-time favorite books: Zorba the Greek, The Forgotten Soldier and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Unapologetic fanboy for: Ian Fleming
Very excited for this release: The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Worst bookish habit: 'Skim' reading and leaving books unfinished
X marks the spot - Start at the top left of your bookshelf and pick the 27th book: Lords of the Horizons by Jason Goodwin - a history of the Ottoman empire
Your latest book purchase: The Hammer and the Cross - A New History of the Vikings by Robert Ferguson
Zzz snatcher book (the last book that kept you up waaay too late:) Shogun by James Clavell

An eclectic mix for sure!

9 comments:

tradgardmastare said...

Interesting .I too really enjoyed the Forgotten soldier- wish I hadn't given my copy away ages ago. Yet another case of rebuying ...

David Crook said...

Hi Trad,

I think I am on my third copy of this - you can still get it I believe - but it always 'gets me' in many different ways.

The version I have at present has a very interesting introduction which adds to the book immeasurably in my opinion.

All the best,

DC

tradgardmastare said...

What edition is this- the introduction sounds interesting.

Steve-the-Wargamer said...

Couldn't agree more re. Clavell - I was at Uni when Shogun was on the TV and distinctly remember the crowds that used to turn up in the common room (where the TV was) on the evening it was on! I recommend his other stuff as well if you've never tried it...

Conrad Kinch said...

You can never go wrong with ACD.

David Crook said...

Hi Trad,

I will look it out and give you the details.

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Steve,

As I recall when it was out was around the time that a lot of Samurai figures were coming to the market - not to mention the classic RPG Bushido.

Happy days.

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi CK,

Absolutely! I also have the White Company to read at some point on my Kindle.

All the best,

DC

Steve-the-Wargamer said...

If reading the White Company don't forget Sir Nigel...! :o)