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Hopefully not too esoteric. I have a broad range of interests but really don't want to read the History of Slugs or Bed Frames of the 18th Century. So what do you recommend?
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara is a book I highly recommend. After reading it I would suggest watching the six part HBO documentary of the same name. It's about EARONS however every aspect is all very sad and tragic.
Zodiac and Zodiac Unmasked by Robert Graysmith are entertaining reads but how much is fact and how much is fiction is debatable.
Something completely different from true crime is The Secret of the Spear by Alec McLellan which might sound quite wacky but I found it interesting and after reading it, it resulted in me going on a short trip to Vienna. -
I would suggest,'The last colonials', by Peta Gay Jensen.Comment
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I have a couple of books:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Su..._of_Mr_Whicher
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Murders the book by Edward Keyes.
One I'm reading now is, The Gunpowder Plot:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gu..._Faith_in_1605
Possibly not everyone's cup of tea, but I found this quite fascinating, the author is a metalurgist, so he knows what he is talking about with regards the copper scroll.
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=...AJ&redir_esc=yLast edited by Wickerman; 05-05-2021, 01:22 AM.Regards, Jon S.Comment
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I second the Suspicions of Mr Whicher, a splendid read.
The Lost, by Daniel Mendelsohn, is incredible. About the author researching what happened to his Jewish relatives in their polish town during wwii and trying to track down anybody who might remember them.Comment
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I'll third the Suspicions of Mr Whicher.
If you've not already read it, I'd recommend Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil too.
I love that book and it really makes me want to visit Savannah, Georgia!Comment
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Thanks to everyone who responded. I will check out the suggestions. Always a tough decision.
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Yes, I have read it and I agree it was quite good. Have been looking into a trip to Savannah myself.Originally posted by Ms Diddles View Post
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Oh! Please post pictures if you do get to go, and have a spare minute!Originally posted by c.d. View Post
I'm fascinated by the place!Comment
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Right now I am in the process of checking out places to stay, restaurants and things to do. Keeping a list. Of course, have to wait till Covid is under control and I feel comfortable flying.Originally posted by Ms Diddles View Post
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Even if it doesn't happen imminently, isn't it great to be able to make some kind of tentative plans for the future again after a year on hold?!Originally posted by c.d. View Post
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You bet!. I am also looking into Charleston, South Carolina which I think I might like even more than Savannah. Check it out on Google.Originally posted by Ms Diddles View Post
Even if it doesn't happen imminently, isn't it great to be able to make some kind of tentative plans for the future again after a year on hold?!
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Beats a wet weekend in Rhyl. Don't suppose you want any photos of that do you Mrs Diddles?Originally posted by c.d. View PostThems the Vagaries.....Comment
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Nah! You're ok, thanks!Originally posted by Al Bundy's Eyes View Post
If I want to see grey skies and pouring rain, I can just look out my window here in Scotland most days!Comment
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Absolutely Ms D, today in my area today we had snow!Originally posted by Ms Diddles View Post
Re, recommendations of books.......I am reading "Beyond" by Stephen Walker.
It's about the race between the Americans and Russians to put the first man into space.
It is very well written, and in places it is genuinely jaw dropping.
I attach a link to Amazon where you can check out the reviews.
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