I am currently mulling through Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. I don't agree with the rhetoric but it's interesting on a comparison level.
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Sir Compton Mackenzie's Cats' Company.
Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie (1883 - 1972) was a prolific Scottish writer (he wrote nearly 100 books on a variety of topics), broadcaster, political activist, historian, social critic, and pipe-smoker. He wrote Sublime Tobacco in 1957, a copy of which was thoughtfully presented to me a few years back by Forums member Klause. He was also a cat-fancier, and was President of The Siamese Cat Club of Great Britain.
Cats' Company tells of his experiences with these marvelous creatures, and is accompanied by delightful photographs of his cats by G. Harrison Marks.
Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie (1883 - 1972) was a prolific Scottish writer (he wrote nearly 100 books on a variety of topics), broadcaster, political activist, historian, social critic, and pipe-smoker. He wrote Sublime Tobacco in 1957, a copy of which was thoughtfully presented to me a few years back by Forums member Klause. He was also a cat-fancier, and was President of The Siamese Cat Club of Great Britain.
Cats' Company tells of his experiences with these marvelous creatures, and is accompanied by delightful photographs of his cats by G. Harrison Marks.
I’m enjoying this novel so far, finding it reminiscent of "Water for Elephants" in its atmosphere and character depth. The protagonist’s journey from the Dust Bowl to New York, followed by his encounter with giraffes, adds a unique and captivating twist. The blend of fiction with the true story of giraffes surviving a hurricane makes for a compelling read. Looking forward to seeing how the story develops!
Buchan's espionage novels were very good. Geoffrey Household wrote a little later in a similiar vein. Household's Rogue Male is a masterpiece. I re-read it every few years.
Finished SPQR so I started The Anarchy by Dalrymple. It's about the East India Company and their rule of India. Very good so far.
I collect books and photos by Harrison Marks, but have never seen the ones in this book—I will have to look for it.
I just finished the first three books of the Dune series and and although I didn't love Books 2 and 3 I ordered books 4-6. Before I start those up, I will move on to Ron Powers' biography of Mark Twain.
"52 Stories" by Anton Chekhov is my current listen. A so-far wonderfully funny collection of short stories, including the earliest of his career. From the description on Audible:
Crazy coincidence: after enjoying SPQR last summer, I listened to the Great Courses series on the history of British India!
I read "The 39 Steps" after I saw it posted here. I'm a fan and I just ordered "Mr. Standfast.
Still reading through Umineko. Book Five, "End of the Golden Witch".
The murderous Golden Witch having finally conceded in a battle of wits against the stupidly-named protagonist, one would think that would be the end of the story.
One would think wrong - Before falling catatonic, Beatrice gave Battler one last mystery to solve ("Who am I? You are all alone on this island, no living creature or anything from off the island can affect you. And I am going to kill you. ...Who am I?").
While he tries to work through the thought processes of his pitiable one-time foe to answer that last question, two more witches have commandeered the game board and begin a fresh round of homicides on the island.
...this is a murder mystery, and the question is looking less and less like "Whodunnit?", than "Whydunnit?"
The murderous Golden Witch having finally conceded in a battle of wits against the stupidly-named protagonist, one would think that would be the end of the story.
One would think wrong - Before falling catatonic, Beatrice gave Battler one last mystery to solve ("Who am I? You are all alone on this island, no living creature or anything from off the island can affect you. And I am going to kill you. ...Who am I?").
While he tries to work through the thought processes of his pitiable one-time foe to answer that last question, two more witches have commandeered the game board and begin a fresh round of homicides on the island.
...this is a murder mystery, and the question is looking less and less like "Whodunnit?", than "Whydunnit?"
Reading Hilaire Belloc's "Essays of a Catholic."