I once read a bit of fiction but now mostly non fiction in whatever context I see something. Might be on the computer, a magazine or a cereal box. I watch TV more than I read fiction. Movies or series.
Me too Kalvin...I'm not a fiction reader although I've read most of the classics when I was younger...as well as all..every single Agatha Christie, and Conan Doyle book....and some James Herbert...and like you I'm an avid reader but Non Fiction is my passion... I read a lot of political diaries and letters.. as well as Historical stuff, ...but also Biographies, although a lot of those certainly can be classed as pseudo fiction... However...as a Country music fan..I'm looking forward to reading todays' new arrival... ''MY Life'' ..by the great Willie Nelson...
I just purchased, and will be starting a book by Ted Allbeury, whom I have not previously heard of. According to the back cover, he is a former lieutenant-colonel in the British Intelligence Corps. Here's the synopsis of The Twentieth Day of January It's 1980 and the Cold War continues to rage. Seemingly out of nowhere, wealthy businessman Logan Powell has become President-elect, and is weeks away from assuming the most powerful position in the world. Across the Atlantic, veteran British intelligence agent James MacKay uncovers shocking evidence that suggests something might be terribly wrong with the election. With the help of a reluctant CIA, MacKay sets out on a dangerous and daring mission to discover if the unthinkable has occurred: Is President-elect Powell actually a puppet of the Soviet Union? The copyright is 1980.
Ah yes, I see we absolutely agree on something with a 100% rating. Unfortunately, I do read a bit of fiction but some people refer to it as the news. Other than that my reading takes me into the far better worlds involving research for the most part. On the other hand, I prefer my fiction to be presented in a movie or video format which for me is my time for resting my brain and allowing myself to go mentally feeble.
I like Biographies also. And historical. As long as the book isn't too dry. I'm reading "The Residence" Interviews with people who worked at the White House. It's OK but mostly just a book full of bits of information. An easy read though. I'm now looking into a historical book about the First Ladies. "The Residence" kind of piqued my interest in the subject.. I may read next "Rock With Wings" by Ann Hillerman. Continuing the Tony Hillerman series.
Reading Rock With Wings and so far like it better than Ann Hillerman's first book. I'm so glad she has continued the series.
Last night I finished reading the first in a series of four books. When I got to the last page I discovered I hadn't finished reading the first book of the series...but the last book. Now that I know the ending of the story I'm wondering if I really want to go back and read the three books that contain the beginnings of the story.
Hi there, @Frank Sanoica , Yes, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The title refers to Ethel's brother David.
@Janice Martin Many accounts I've read expressed belief the Rosenbergs were innocent, or perhaps if guilty, of a lesser crime. Frank
This is on a number of different websites, but does sum it up: http://www.portside.org/2015-10-01/...nhattan-declared-sep-28-ethels-100th-birthday I'm only partway through the book, but Greenglass's admission that he lied to protect himself and his wife is quite clear. I guess, though, in 'the ways of the day' (before I was even born) many Americans would have been o.k. with the couple being executed even if they were innocent, because they were communists.