Mike started reading From the Earth to the Moon & Around the Moon by Jules Verne
From the Earth to the Moon: A Direct Route in 97 Hours, 20 Minutes (French: …
Probably the last Verne I'll read for a while...
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Dune is a 1965 science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two …
Got to the end of the first book in this trilogy. Taking a pause now.
Mike finished reading Mystery at Witchend by Malcolm Saville (A Lone Pine adventure)
A cracking book. Great to see where the team started. Remarkably progressive for the mid 40s. Lots of learning about the past for my lad.
Mike started reading The Great Dune Trilogy : Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune by Frank Herbert
Dune is a 1965 science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two …
Folk are banging on about the movies, so let's see what the fuss is about!
Mike finished reading Lead Sister by Lucy O'Brien
I discovered some great new music on the way. It's well written, and really highlights Karen's strengths. Well worth a read.
Mike started reading Lead Sister by Lucy O'Brien
I imagine this will be a brilliant, but sad story.
Mike finished reading The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #2)
The Light Fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second of the …
Rip roaring! Much more fun than the first one. I suspect it was inspiration for openlibrary.org/works/OL26191332W/Bob_and_the_moontree_mystery
Mike started reading The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #2)
The Light Fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second of the …
I'm a sucker for punishment, let's see what Rincewind is up to now.
Mike finished reading Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
In the predawn hours, in a distressed American city, hundreds of unemployed men and women …
Ooooo, it was a corker! King does write a good thriller.
Mike started reading Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
In the predawn hours, in a distressed American city, hundreds of unemployed men and women …
It's been years since I've read a King. Really looking forward to it!
Mike finished reading Other Ways to Win by Lee Craigie
‘I rode back down the hill to the athlete’s village. Some of Team Scotland had …
A superb book. Follow along with Lee's highs and lows. Beautiful.
Mike started reading Other Ways to Win by Lee Craigie
‘I rode back down the hill to the athlete’s village. Some of Team Scotland had …
Getting around to an Xmas gift! Actually from me, rather than to me...
Mike finished reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the first of six books in the Hitchhiker's …
Good fun, but I'd have enjoyed it more aged 13 😂
Mike started reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the first of six books in the Hitchhiker's …
It is that year, after all. This is my first time, let's see what the hype is about!
Mike finished reading The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #1)
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have …
I suppose I had to start the disc world somewhere 😂 Quite fun, but not as enjoyable as the Tiffany Aching I've read my son.