Thursday Thirteen #36

Here is another helping of books with one-word titles.   I do seem to  own a lot more of them than I first thought.   This is the fourth list of them I have put up for a TT and I have enough for a few more.  As I post this, which contains several not very girlie books, I am pretty sure which one of these books is the one most people will have read.  Let’s see if I am right!

 13 More Books With One-Word Titles 

“Circus”  by ALISTAIR MACLEAN.  Another thriller from the cold war days by this dependable writer.  An East European circus acrobat is recruited by the CIA for a seemingly impossible mission behind the Iron Curtain.   Buy it here

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“Probe”  by  MARGARET WANDER BONANNO.  I do not know much about this author, except that she has written a number of Star Trek novels, but what a delightful name!  This novel is about our old chums on the Enterprise, and chronicles the events immediately following those depicted in the film “Star Trek IV: The Journey Home”   Buy it here

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“Dillinger”  by HARRY PATTERSON.  John Dillinger was a real person, of course: a gangster and bank robber.  In 1934 he escaped from prison and a for number of months after that, before the FBI tracked him down, his movements are unaccounted for.  This novel is about him and what he might have done in those months.  Harry Patterson is the real name of the writer Jack Higgins.   Buy it here

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“Disraeli”  by ROBERT BLAKE.  Arguably one of Britain’s best Prime Minsters, he was certainly one of the most memorable.  Benjamin Disraeli was the first Jew to enter the House of Commons, and the first to be Prime Minister.  A dandy, a champion of the national interest and progressive conservatism, he also wrote novels.  “When I want to read a good novel, I sit down and write one.”  Queen Victoria adored him.   Buy it here

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“Trespass”  by FLETCHER KNEBEL.  This writer wrote several excellent political thrillers, such as “Seven Days In may” but this is a bit weaker than the rest.  Written in the early 1970s, it’s all about a number of home invasions at the start of what the perpetrators hope will be the all-deciding race war in the USA.  Nowadays it seems terribly dated.   Buy it here

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“Stonehenge”  by BERNARD CORNWELL.  A novel set in the year 2000 BC, when Stonehenge itself was already about one thousand years old.  This is a story of warriors, kings, archers, treasure and conflict.  It’s by Cornwell, so it must be good.   Buy it here

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“Infidel”  by AYAN HIRSI ALI.  An inspiring book by a brave woman.  She was born in Somalia, now resident in Holland and is a vociferous campaigner for Moslem women in forced marriages and victims of domestic abuse.  In spite of death threats, and the murder of one of her collaborators on a film about abused women, she refuses to stay quiet.   Buy it here

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“Moonfleet”  by J.MEADE FALKNER.  This story of smuggling and adventure has been on my To Read list since I received it as a Christmas present when I was about ten.  I will read it one day.   Buy it here

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“Secrets”  by F. LEE BAILEY.  This man is a very well known courtroom lawyer, so it’s not a surprise that when he decided to try his hand at writing a novel, he chose a courtroom drama.  A lawyer is accused of murder; the mob wants him convicted, the corrupt prosecution goes all out to obstruct the heroic defence team.  All good stuff.   Buy it here

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“Tommy”  by RICHARD HOLMES.  One of Britain’s finest military writers today, Holmes gives us this portrait of the ranker on the First World War.  Not a piece of revisionist  history, this isn’t an example of a knee-jerk WW1 diatribe either.  There is little of the lions-led-by-donkeys stuff, as he strips away the  cynicism of ninety years and takes a realistic and balanced look at the sort of men who took part in that conflict.  Buy it here

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“Misery”  by STEPHEN KING.  I believe that this was originally g oing to be published as by Richard Bachman, but then the name was revealed to be King’s pseudonym so the publishers decided to credit the real author.  This is a very suspenseful novel, with not a jot of the supernatural about it. Just confinement, obsession and madness.  One of King’s best, I think.  If you have seen the film, you can’t help hearing Kathy Bates’s voice when you read.    Buy it here

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“Wings”  by ROBERT J. SERLING.  A story about a man who found a small, one-plane passenger operation between the wars and goes on to become owner of a major international airline.  Serling often writes about aviation, and this is fact-packed and well researched.  I think I might give this another read.   Buy it here

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“Slide”  by GERALD A. BROWNE.   Another disaster novel.  This one is about a massive mudslide in California which follows two weeks of heavy rain.  We are introduced to a number of characters, and then we see who survives and who doesn’t.   Buy it here

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Comments

[amypalko]

Well, Nicholas, as you might have guessed, I've read Misery! I've actually just finished writing a chapter on it, and you're quite right - it was due to be published as a Bachman book, but the pseudonym was blown beforehand. It's a fascinating read, and one I seem to find a lot to write about. I actually have a journal article published about just Anne Wilkes' scrapbook! Great book! I'm ashamed to say that I haven't read any of the others. I always think I'm quite well-read until I read your book lists!

[Chelle Y.]

You need to post a picture of your library someday! Now, that would be a sight to see! :)

[Comedy Plus]

Infidel and Misery are two of my favorites. Some of these I haven't read yet. So many books, so little time. Again, well done as always. Have a great TT. :)

[SJ Reidhead]

As usual, one of the best TT!

The Pink Flamingo

[Milan - zzz]

Oh Infidel is probably the best read this year and (as I said on my blog) one of the most important books I've read!
I'm not trying to advertise my blog here but if you're interested here is my review: http://sleepwalk.wordpress.com/2007/11/06/infidel/

Cheers!

[Robin]

Aack! I haven't read any. Hanging my head in shame. I do want to read Infidel though.

[susiej]

I haven't read any?! Which one do you think -- which one should I read first?

[Malcolm]

Although I haven't read any of these, I am familiar with "Disraeli" and "Misery". I like the premise of "Dillinger". I didn't realize that Jack Higgins wrote under the "Harry Patterson" pseudonym.

[tommie]

The one I have read is Misery. Though many sound interesting...especially Infidel. Happy Wednesday

[Tilly Greene]

Well crumb! I haven't read one of them, although I have 'Infidel' on my TBR pile and I think the ARC of 'Stonehenge' is still floating around. Oh, and no, 'Slide' will never, ever, be aloud to cross my threshold - although the cutie might try and sneak it in!

[pussreboots]

Wings sounds like a good book.

You're right; double yolks are supposed to be good luck.

Happy TT. Thanks for stopping by.

[No Nonsense girl]

I only read misery... :S

Happy TT Nicholas!!!!

[shesawriter]

Out of all of them, I've only read Misery.

Happy TT!

[Lori]

Haven't read any of these. But I did see and enjoy Misery. I think Kathy Bates is from my old home-town of Memphis (smile). Love her work and King's.

[Nicole Austin]

Another great book list! Now you need a list with Christmas words in the titles. *g*

[Leslie Dicken]

Yeah, I'm like everyone else - I've only read "Misery." Your collection is amazing!!

[Babystepper]

Circus is one of my favorites. I love Alistair MacLean.

When my husband and I were engaged he worked on the family farm, spending hours on the tractor. I read the entire book to him on cassette tapes so he would have something to occupy his mind while he drove. It took three full front and back cassettes.

[The Gal Herself]

As I was scrolling down, I realized that this would be the week you got me. Haven't read a single one of these one-word titles. Not even Misery. Oh well, it was bound to happen one of these weeks. Thanks for stopping by my TT.

[On a Limb with Claudia]

I grew up reading these paperback books. Every week, I look forward to remembering another paperback. I used to read them... gosh everywhere.... I think I checked them out from the library. Thanks Nicolas!

Happy TT!

[Nap Warden]

I've read Misery...that book was grisley...Way better than the movie. I guess I can say that about all Stephen King books!

[WorksForMom]

As usual Nicholas, another interesting book list! Sadly, I haven't read any of them!

[Holly]

I haven't read any of them - but I do like Star Trek.

Happy TT-13!

Smiles,

Holly
http://theabundanceplace.com

[Lori]

Nope, havent read any of them. How about Cell by Stephen King?? Happy TT and thanks for stopping by:)

[Wylie]

I've always wanted to know more about Disraeli. Was it good?

[Linda R. Moore]

I've read "Misery". I think "Infidel" is something I should read. Is the Stonehenge one by the guy who wrote "Sarum?" If so, I'm reading that now.

My TTs will be up early tomorrow morning. Probably just two this week--RV and Roads.