Current mood:

nerdy

On reading
Having moved, and left behind the frantic study associated with university degrees, I have seemingly rediscovered the joys of one of my favourite past-times. It's been made even easier by the length of the train trip which is enough to read 50-70 pages of most novels (including novels based around the events of WWI) in the 40-70 minute trip.

Since the urge came to me the other day I have read:
Lords and Ladies - Terry Pratchett
Equal Rites - Terry Pratchett
Regeneration - Pat Barker
and now I'm 2/3 the way through The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway


It's been quite wonderful rediscovering books again. And I'm quite glad I stopped English in year 12, because it means I can read a lot *without* trying to analyse it at the same time.

Of course there is a downside. Namely, that if I continue to read at the pace I'm reading (where a book normally rarely lasts me two days) my "to be read" pile is going to be quickly diminished. So I guess what I'm asking for is suggestions of authors I should be looking to read... or at least looking for in a book shop to decide if they make suitable companions on the train(1).


And yes Regi, I know I could work on your reviews... but you shall have to give me other author's names as well.



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(1) Something not like Battle Royale, which would disturb most (if not all) commuters who tried to read over my shoulder.