I've just noted that I first posted re "Lessons" on March 27 saying it was shaping up to be my book of the year - it's been a struggle since those early few pages!!Lessons by Ian McEwan - struggling a bit with it to be honest, McEwan is clearly a very bright man, a lot brighter than a thicko like me, and whereas I've managed to negotiate my way through, and enjoy, several of his previous works I think I've more than met my match here!! I'll persevere in the hope that my perseverance will be rewarded with enlightenment and understanding!!
Just managed to pick up a copy of this based on your recommendation, great read.View attachment 169885
This excellent book is not as much about baseball as about 1980s small town America and the people who, year in and year out, inhabit the little band box stadiums that host the minor leagues. The author decided to live out a fantasy by dumping his day job, outfitting a second hand camper van, and setting out on a great circular journey around backwaters of American baseball & the "unknown" affiliate teams...some of which disappeared from the map years ago. Great read for any sports fans.
Just managed to pick up a copy of this based on your recommendation, great read.
the miracle of mindfulness - Thich Nhat HanhI am currently reading,
The Penguin Reference of the Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis.
What a book that is.Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver