Books you've read or are reading

Just wondering something.
When those type of books get ordered, will the authorities have them flagged up and you get put in a list to keep an eye on.

 

Recently read:
Mayflies by Andrew O’Hagan - Superb book, beautifully written.

The winter of Frankie Machine - Don Winslow - Excellent as well

Have started The Power of the Dog by Winslow

 

really is quite funny, but explains the culture he has been living in all his life, that his actions will be ignored and he has to face no ramifications for anything he says or does. Non golfers will like it, but those that play golf will be absolutely * gobsmacked lol.

 

Don Winslow's narco books are sensational. As is The Winter of Frankie Machine, which was close to being filmed. Can't recommend his books enough

Also re reading the brilliant Robert Crais Pike and Cole novels.

 

Finished Michael Connelly's The Wrong Side of Goodbye from his Bosch crime drama series and enjoyed the read.

 

Just finished The Power of the Dog. * unreal, some read.

 

would help telling us who wrote it

 

Great read. Must rewatch the film soon.

 

I started writing seriously in 1992 and finally had a publisher say yes in 2007. That book was published in 2010.

I've had five novels and one authorised biography published now, with two more novels contracted, but it took a * long time and a shitload of rejections to get to here. If you want to do it you have to be prepared for the long haul and develop a very thick skin.

That said, nothing beats seeing your book on the shelf at an airport.

 

As for what I'm reading... has anyone read Wifedom by Anna Funder? It's about Eileen O'Shaugnessy - Orwell's first wife, and a work of absolute genius.

I'm about three quarters through and getting to that point where you cherish every page because you don't want it to end. Only happens in the very best of books.

 

I’ve written parts of 2 trilogy’s that are connected.
They are Sci-fantasy.
Halfway through another book that is horror.
1 crime book that is part ghost story.
All for adults
Another is children’s book set in prehistoric times.

 

Finished a book called “Boys Don’t Cry” about two young brothers who grow up in inner-city Dublin flats. Thought it was * tbh.

Started this last night and about 40 pages in.

Very good so far, it’s been pure dialogue but it’s done very well.

 

Finished Cogan’s Trade.

Really enjoyed it, loved the dialogue and the tension. Will definitely read more of his stuff.

Started Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King, good so far.

 

Finished Raymond Khoury's The Last Templar. A fun historical fiction thriller. Enjoyed the book which was my first by the author.

 

Finished Wifedom by Anna Funder.

If you're an Orwell fan, it's essential reading.

 

Finished ken Bruen's noir crime novel The Emerald Lie. Another brilliant offering from his jack Taylor series. Loved it from start to finish.