The power of a good story.

Dragonslayer

I used to read quite a lot and for a reason that at the moment escapes me I stopped.
Just recently I found my passion for reading again, but now I use my tablet to read and I have built a library on it.
It may not have the appeal of actually turning a page, although I set It to do so virtually, but the ease of use and the amount of books to buy and store is fabulous.
I like adventure and action which involves searching for historic relics and saving the world kind of books. Along the lines of the Da Vinci code. I also have some of the classics, most of them I get for free. 
Any readers out there? And what are you reading.?

leeCal

I’m reading ‘How to see yourself as you really are’ by the Dalai Lama . 
It’s quite engrossing and complex so I read it slowly and then think about each chapter carefully. I’m not into fiction at all.

Dragonslayer

@leeCal Wow that sounds like some read. I hope you get some good advice from it.

I am into fiction and like to escape into a good thriller, adventure story.
I do however read a lot of historical books based on past events. I have a full set on the American civil war. One on the wild west. The true facts. And another on pirates. Again the true facts. 

Dragonslayer

@woodbine I am not familiar with D C Alden. He must be a good writer for you to get so involved.
At the moment I am reading one by James Becker. The lost testament. I also like to read Scott Mariani. Both writers, write on the subject I mention in my first post.

chiarieds

Hi @Dragonslayer -  I also like Dan Brown & Scott Mariani. You might like to try Simon Toyne's Sancti trilogy. Must admit I haven't read them yet, but they sound in a similar vein. I also like art world mystery/crime writers.

Also must admit, tho it might not be for everybody, that I prefer to hold an actual book. I have more than a slight bias, as we had a secondhand bookshop for nearly 25 years. Of course the positive was that I had access to so many books & authors over the years.

I also read non-fiction, particularly about revolutions (don't know why), both the French & Russian Revolutions, & also the Spanish Civil War. Also philosophy, psychology, world religions, & many things medical (Oliver Sacks being an easy to read, & often humorous writer about this), etc. My son is into maritime history, &, since he has taken over part of my spare bedroom with many books since we closed our bookshop, at least I get to borrow them, & the classics he's kept, such as Alexandre Dumas. His Rudyard Kipling collection is safely esconsced in his home however.

Dragonslayer

@chiarieds. I downloaded a free sample of the first book of the Sancti series you mentioned and I am impressed.
It looks like after I finish the few books I have now I will read them. Thanks for that.

@woodbine. I took a note of the books you recommended and I will look into whether they are still available when I get through some I am reading. Thanks for that.

There is nothing like holding a real book. I agree and I have quite a number, too many really for any space I have is now full. The entire works of Dickens among them. My wife loves painting and she has a quite a lot of books on the subject that also take a lot of room. This is probably one reason I switched to digital. A great deal of space is taken up with hardback books which I prefer when reading.  

Tori_Scope

Chloe recommended The Holiday by T.M. Logan and The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell to me ages ago, both of which I'm yet to read! They're in the crime/thriller genre, so maybe you could give them a go @Dragonslayer? 

Dragonslayer

@Tori_Scope Thank you I will certainly take a look. Are you reading anything at the moment?
I take it you are into the thriller genre?

Tori_Scope

I'm not at the moment @Dragonslayer. I've been trying to get back into reading having not really read for fun much during university. @66Mustang reminded me of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series the other day, so I'm going to try and read those at some point too as I enjoyed the TV series.

janer1967

I dont read much now due to vision issues I do have a kindle which I can see and read with a magnifier but it is a strain on the eye

In my younger days I did enjoy the Flowers in the attic series not everyones cup of tea.

Im also a silly romantic and like Danielle Steel and Barbara Taylor Bradford 

Dragonslayer

Hi @janer1967 Why don't you try the audible books? I have been thinking of trying it myself.
There seems to be some famous people reading them and do a good job. That would save your eyes, because they would read the book to you. You will of course have to have speakers on your kindle, or at least a socket for earphones. 

Chloe_Alumni

Tori_Scope said:

Chloe recommended The Holiday by T.M. Logan and The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell to me ages ago, both of which I'm yet to read! They're in the crime/thriller genre, so maybe you could give them a go @Dragonslayer? 

These are both amazing books @Dragonslayer! 

Dragonslayer

@Chloe_Scope
I had a look at the book you mentioned. It looks interesting. I will add it to my list. Thanks ?