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"The Alexander Cipher: A Thriller," by Will Adams on audiobook is definitely a thriller. With the archeological references it reminds me of Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones movies of the 80s, updated to include internet, cell phones, etc.
I've never heard an audiobook, I have to try that out one day. I might try it out with something I've already read if they have it on audio considering I've wanted to re-read a few from the past, including, The Class Castle, Angela's Ashes, I know This Much Is True and so on. Oh and would love to add The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, finished that recently, but think that would be interesting on audio.
I've started reading We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. Shriver is a female and a well respected journalist.
For some reason I put off reading this book. It was probably due to the subject matter.
The writing is exceptional. This author can really stitch words together into a tapestry of pure gold. The storytelling aspect is good but what really shines is her ability to relate numerous emotions with an ease I have rarely found in books.
The issue, which is made clear on page one, is a teenage boy who opens fire on his high school class killing numerous classmates and two adults. It's told through letters that his mother writes to her husband from whom she is separated. That is another reason I put off reading it. Generally, I don't care for books comprised of letters (the exception being 84 Charing Cross Road which is one of the grandest books I've ever read and is a true story).
The subject matter of Shriver's novel is not easy. It is extremely painful and every aspect of the mother's life is changed forever and each activity or lack thereof is prickly with no smooth surface to be found. That would kill me. It really would. If I could not find a smooth surface in my life there is no telling what I would do to escape. So, I can't help coming up for air while reading this book. Still, the book is so well written and so, well.......reinforcing about how lucky I am....how could I not read it?
I just finished Simon Beckett's, "Written in Bone." I don't recall the last time I was compelled to read a book, but even DH noticed -- reminding me that I'd only started it yesterday. I guess I do recall staying up late last night to keep reading...
What a story! Even though I'd read its sequel before going back to read the first and now the second, and therefore knew certain outcomes -- it still had me zipping through its pages. Whew!
Going back to Sister Queens just doesn't see the right flow, right now. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe not.
LFM - I just downloaded Written In Bone based on your recommendation but it will be a while until I get to it. Last Tuesday I checked out a dozen books from the library, finished 3 so far and am on the 4th. Several of them are British murder mysteries by Reginald Hill and by Susan Hill (not related as far as I know). A number of the stories by RH have been made into TV programs - Dalziel & Pascoe - by the BBC so I've ordered them from Netflix.
LFM - I just downloaded Written In Bone based on your recommendation but it will be a while until I get to it. Last Tuesday I checked out a dozen books from the library, finished 3 so far and am on the 4th. Several of them are British murder mysteries by Reginald Hill and by Susan Hill (not related as far as I know). A number of the stories by RH have been made into TV programs - Dalziel & Pascoe - by the BBC so I've ordered them from Netflix.
I love, love, love the Reginald Hill books -- DH and I read every one we could get our hands on years ago. I didn't know they'd made them into a TV series. I will have to see if I can find them. Thanks!
Graham Phillips' "The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant," describing the author's study of scientific and archeological discoveries and assimilating them into substantive evidence of events described in the Old Testament. Fascinating reading.
I started reading "Milk and Honey" by Faye Kellerman yesterday. It's the 3rd book in the Decker/Lazarus series. I've had most of the books for years but have only read the first two so far. I got about halfway through it yesterday. Gotta love lazy, hammock days!
I started reading "Milk and Honey" by Faye Kellerman yesterday. It's the 3rd book in the Decker/Lazarus series. I've had most of the books for years but have only read the first two so far. I got about halfway through it yesterday. Gotta love lazy, hammock days!
I love Faye Kellerman's books. My favorite is The Ritual Bath which introduced Peter and Rina to each other and to us. I'm sure you have read it if you are reading them in order.
I enjoy her husband's books, too, but Faye always delivers. Two of Jonathan's that I heartily recommend are Billy Straight and The Butcher's Theater. Oh, also The Devil's Waltz. I could go on and on about their books....but I won't.
I've never heard an audiobook, I have to try that out one day. I might try it out with something I've already read if they have it on audio considering I've wanted to re-read a few from the past, including, The Class Castle, Angela's Ashes, I know This Much Is True and so on. Oh and would love to add The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, finished that recently, but think that would be interesting on audio.
Angela's Ashes on audio is fantastic. Read by the author.
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I guess I do recall staying up late last night to keep reading... 
